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    Calico Cactus

    4.8 (84 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Natalie K.

    Came here while waiting for my dog at her Dr appointment and so glad I found it! Everything is homemade and the coffee is just amazing. I got 2 breakfast tacos and they were so filling I could only eat one. I'll definitely be back here! It reminds me of a place you would find in Austin where all the tacos are authentic and delicious. I want to come back for lunch!

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    Ali M.

    Love love love this place! I felt like a tourist buying the mugs in both the blue and orange logo but it was worth it. Lol Holland took our order and served us. She was such a doll. Knew all her stuff about the menu, which is so helpful when it's your first time. She even made my matcha latte. We tried the fire from ice, fireproof (no queso), and squawk on the street (no pepper jelly). All the meat is so flavorful, tender, and delicately shredded. Oh I also tried the Mexican street corn. Drool!!!!! It was so amazing and refreshing. No mayo thankfully because that's gross to me. lol Disclaimer/suggestion to management: the passion fruit agua Fresca was so fresh however the lemonade tasted like tap water, my 5 year old said it tasted like rocks lol so that confirmed it wasn't just me. Hopefully you use filtered water because I love lemonade. We'll be back soon. May be our Sunday brunch spot

    They make their own salsas! I can't wait to try the mild fresco, medium at tomatillo, and hot roja.
    J'aime M.

    Their breakfast tacos are served all day. They have corn tortillas! The other location has a gluten-free blueberry loaf and this location will start to serve that eventually. As of January 2026, they are not sure when it will be available for purchase. The tacos taste fresh and everyone here is so friendly :-) there are three homemade salsas and so far the green tomatillo is my favorite.

    Guacamole - so fresh
    Matt M.

    What a great find, while we were shopping in St Augustine. Open for a little over a year, they already have a good following. Service is amazing and we were greeted promptly by Hollin, who went on to make several recommendations, since we were first timers. Plus the restaurant is extremely clean and there is plenty of room to dine in. But you want to hear about the food. Scrambled Eggs on your face - their biggest seller, and for good reason, Bam Bam - my personal favorite, bacon, egg, rolled in a pancake covered with maple syrup. GET THIS. Fireproof - my son really enjoyed this. Brisket Bowl - another solid choice for our crew. We really did not find anything bad, but we did have a few choices we ranked at the top. For me it was the Bam Bam, my son, The Fireproof, and my daughter lived her brisket bowl. Good find for breakfast or lunch.

    Thomas B.

    Wow! What a great find! This was a really cool modern taco spot. Amazing super friendly service at the counter. Lots of seating and parking. The tacos I got were amazing! I can't remember the names but it was a chorizo breakfast one and the chicken lunch ish one. I also got the hash brown tots with chorizo and pepper jack. Everything was fresh and very tasty. I also got an iced latte. This is a great place to get some breakfast or lunch! I will be back!

    Casey G.

    First time here and was not disappointed. It was a modern and minimalist designed place, I asked for some suggestions since I couldn't decide and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the siracha sunrise but switched the ham for chorizo and it hit the spot coffee was complimentary. The drink selection was alittle slim and most of it was glass bottled items.

    Passion Fruit Agua Fresca
    Marialuisa M.

    Service was STELLAR! Top notch very friendly inside was roomy and spacious. Food was not what I anticipated. I heard good reviews so I came, but tacos were definitely americanized. I thought or anticipated the food to be authentic. The salsa was good, but my open face taco was anything but authentic and I rate it a 3/10 I did not like the extra crunchy hashbrowns in it, nor the mexican blend cheese and for $4.25 that's steep for what it really was. I also ordered a bees knees latte that was good. All in all food for me was a 3/10 . Service 10/10 Cost 4/10.

    Gravy Crockett

    Wanted a quick and easy breakfast and this was the perfect spot! I have to say - I was really impressed. The tacos were absolutely delicious and had so much flavor! I got the gravy Crockett, Area 51, and the squawk on the street. Definitely would recommend! Absolutely loved it!!!

    Calico bowl and energy refresher
    Ashley M.

    The food here is unique and tasty, and the customer service is even better! The staff is So kind and the restaurants ambiance is so chill yet organized. My bowl had the combination of juicy brisket and flavorful chorizo accompanied by fresh pico on a bed of crispy hash. They have an amazing taco menu something for everyone!

    Texas Hold 'Em
    Katie B.

    This was our 2nd time here, first with kids. Original owners of Maple Street Biscuit Co opened this new concept, and we enjoyed it. Easy for a quick breakfast. Counter service only. We ordered an assortment of breakfast tacos: the scrambled eggs on your face, the Area 51, the Texas Hold 'Em, and the Bam Bam pancake taco for the kids. I really enjoyed the Texas hold 'em- the brisket was cooked perfectly and had good flavor. My husband mentioned the chorizo on the Area 51 being spicy but he enjoys spice. They make their tortillas fresh daily and press them as you order. The service was quick, and the staff were friendly. It's a quiet spot with cute decor. Only addition I would like to see is more on the kids menu. Since they make the pancake tacos, maybe add a single pancake option to the kids menu or just some scrambled eggs and bacon.

    Fire and Ice Taco
    Helaine R.

    I had heard great things about this place and it lived up to the hype. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Place is spotless. We were greeted at the entrance by Robin. She is not the owner but her enthusiasm for the menu items and the restaurant is very evident. She explained the ordering process and gave some recommendations. The food came out quickly and she checked in on us several times. Quick comments on our order: Strawberry mimosa was so fruity and delicious Duo dip and chips was the queso/guac combo which we both loved. We don't order a lot of queso because it isn't our favorite but this could convert me anytime. Squawk box taco was great, pepper jelly for the win. Corn salad was made with feta. I prefer cotija cheese. This was ok. Fire and Ice taco was straight up perfect. Great flavors. Great place!

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    Rich G.

    Late breakfast- really friendly staff. Like watching them hand make the flour tortillas. Their salsas are homemade and very tasty- be sure to try them. The Queso was good. Worth a try. Churro Bar is a must try. Their special taco is a megas taco very good. Yep add that to the menu! We also tried the Eggs On Your Face taco and the MTD. For a restaurant not in Texas everything was pretty good. Still feel the breakfast tacos in Austin TEXAS are better. Must be their Texas seasoning. Definitely a restaurant you should visit.

    Safura O.

    Had a fantastic breakfast at Calico Cactus A NEW Modern Taco Shop, at 833 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine The brekkie tacos were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made with their scratch-made tortillas. The chai latte and coffee from their full barista-staffed coffee bar were just as amazing--smooth, rich, and the perfect start to the day. The staff was super friendly, and the service was impressively quick, even during the morning rush. A huge shout out to Colin, Celia and Amanda for taking such good care of us. The salsa station was a fun touch, letting us customize the heat to our taste. The cozy, modern vibe of the restaurant made the whole experience even better. If you're in St. Augustine, this spot is a must-try for delicious tacos and great service!

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    1 year ago

    We stumbled into this new privately owned taco place. Delicious food, friendly service and spotless. Don't leave without trying the queso!

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    1 year ago

    Great place, super friendly staff. Love the tortillas and the menu selections are varied which gives a good selection of choices.

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    1 year ago

    All of the above! It went beyond my expectations! Food was delicious service was over the top!

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