This is a hidden gem! We were on our way back from Cape May Zoo and wanted some Mexican food. It…read morewas delicious! The shredded beef was perfectly cooked, and I really liked the salsa. Fast and friendly service. Will return if we're in the area.

What a great dinner! We had the steak nachos as recommended by our server & they were awesome!…read more For dinner we got the Baja shrimp tacos & they did not disappoint at all. The shells were a perfect mix of crunchy & soft - freshly made & warm. Too full for dessert this time, but we'll be back soon to try dessert & get some more Baja shrimp tacos

My wife and I have been coming to Cape May for a few years now and we discovered Julio's just this…read morepast week. The food was fantastic and really flavorful! The chicken, carne asada and carnitas we had in our tacos was tender and really well seasoned. All around the food was so good we just got it again tonight for dinner and as I write this I am smiling the smile that comes with a meal that hit all the notes. Bought the tshirt too! Bravo!

We went here right after our visit to Cape May Zoo…read more I ordered the Birria, and my wife ordered shrimp tacos. I also pared it with a Mexican Coca Cola. The Birria Tacos was tasty and the meat chunks were huge. The traditional dipping sauce was also fantastic. The counter person Brianna was so cool!

I went with my husband and the food was okay the steak was a bit chewy in my burrito and my hubby…read moregot a chicken burrito which was good. It too a while to get are nachos which was a bit disappointing. The service was okay the waitress went to the wrong table and gave the nachos away the restaurant looked very nice with a bunch of decor from Mexico overall okay place.

Pastor taco is out of this world Carnitas taco is out of…read morethis world Birria taco is out of this world Fast service very kind people .

I genuinely do not understand all the poor reviews for this place--particularly the ones…read morecomplaining about price. Yes, Black Cactus is expensive, but it's not any worse in that regard than any of the other places in Avalon or Stone Harbor of a similar caliber. No one is suprised by the bill at Jay's or Diving Horse. This isn't supposed to be some cheapo taco cabana bar and I get the impression there's some misplaced expectations among some of the other reviewers. I def think Anthony Bourdain was onto something when he puzzled over the fact that people will happily spend $40 a plate at an Italian restaurant but think that Mexican food--which is every bit as complex and rich in heritage--is supposed to be dirt cheap. Anyway, off my soapbox. :) We were one of only two tables in the place on an early September weeknight evening, which was surprising--I really hope they do better in the summer months so they can stick around. We had excellent and super fresh guacamole, flavorful carnitas, fish tacos, and a very interesting and rich chocolate dessert. The drink menu was also varied and nicely done. I enjoyed the Bootsy Collins which had a nice zip and was not overly sweet, and my partner splurged on the El Jefe margarita--very smooth! The only "miss" in my book was the queso. BC's queso is a very light, runny version with no tomatoes, onions, chili, etc. that seemed intentionally aerated. The flavor wasn't bad, but I'd skip that next time as it didn't really scratch the queso "itch" and would likely work better as a sauce over something else. Service was perfectly attentive and the decor is cool. Definitely a welcome, different vibe.

The black cactus is a great new restaurant in Avalon. A lot of younger adults are working here and…read morethey're very kind and attentive. I loved my fish tacos there's a picture of them below. The happy hour deal is decent. It's $2 off everything on the menu & a $12 house margarita. I was supposed to get a picture of others included I also love the ambience. You have the option to sit inside or outside. I went twice within my weekend visit because it was so good!

Rebuffing my last review as this time we leaned into the slower pace of serves and brought a few…read morebeverages for byo. Food was still excellent between the molcajete and Birria tacos which came 5 to an order. The shrimp fajitas were a standard option as well.

Our staple shore Mexican food spot! Food always slaps and is soo soo good! The service is a little…read moreslow because they usually only have 1 person working but worth the wait. Our server was super kind and funny. My son deemed the molcajeta the best of all he's tried. Birria tacos were perfect and crunchy unlike other places that are covered in grease. BYOB makes it even better!

Always a great meal although I wish they would bring back the scallops. Really good espresso…read moremartinis also!

Food was excited!! We had the brisket and salmon, best salmon I've ever had. The service was poor…read more The waitress rushed us to the point of bringing the tab while I was eating in the middle of eating my dinner, never asked if we wanted anything else. The drinks barely had alcohol in it, cosmo was pure cranberry juice.

Absolutely delicious and filling…read more I've been here a few times now. It's reliable, delicious, filling, well worth it, and freshly made to order. I've brought my family here, and they felt like it was well worth it. They normally take about 20 minutes to make your order because they start making it as soon as you place it. The burritos are HUGE. When they hand you your order, it's actually heavy -- so filling. I've ordered the shrimp and steak burrito and baja burrito. I actually prefer the baja burrito. Also, plenty of shrimp. The steak was chewy and ok, but the chorizo in the baja burrito was perfect with the shrimp. My cousin (a vegetarian) has ordered the chimichanga burrito and she found it filling -- enough for two meals actually. My other cousin ordered a milanesa (torta) sandwich, which she found dry, but it was still quite huge. My sister and aunt ordered the chicken fajita and that was plentiful and flavorful. When you eat in, they have a selection of sauces from mild to incredibly spicy. Very clean and spacious inside. The staff is friendly. There is also plenty of parking since they are located in a strip mall area. You will always leave here full. Will continue to come back to support this awesome business!!

Food is prepared to order. We had shrimp and chorizo empanadas, Birria tacos, rice and two types of…read morebeans. Critique of the empanadas: Salad topping rendered the empanadas soggy. I would put the salad on the side. The tacos were tasty. Enjoyed the consommé dunking sauce!

Loved the food and the margaritas! Was a little loud but to be expected when crowded. Bonus is the…read moreability to get on waitlist!

Bad ambiance, great service and food but dj music way too loud too early in the evening. trying to…read moretalk to anyone at your table forget about it. felt bad for the families with small children out to dinner. I love a good dj but do have to turn the restaurant into a club at 8? hold off a few hrs. also waiting for table outside upstairs patio so we could enjoy the summer night and the dirty window coverings were closed ? so much for enjoying the view? maybe it was to keep the music inside and not being cited by ciTy?

This is authentic Mexican and Central American food at its finest. Fresh homemade tortillas and…read moresalsas. Everything is absolutely delicious. You cannot go wrong.

Year after year, garbaldis continues to deliver! My favorite restaurant and the cherry on top of…read moreevery visit down the shore. If I lived closer, I'd make this part of my takeout food routine. The service is always welcoming, friendly & the colors inside the restaurant are fun. The music complements the atmosphere and the food just hits home every other sensation. Don't miss this!

Food is good We have a burrito, Mexican salad, quesadillas…read moreand chips and guacamole. All good and the service was good when it finally got to us. Busy last day of summer crowd slowed the service a bit. But the view in the deck is so nice you do not mind waiting. Great sunset as always. And the margaritas were nice. Good place for a casual dinner or lunch.

Came back over 4th of July weekend. My sister and her husband joined by boat and they said it was…read moreso easy and seamless to dock. I had the shrimp quesadilla and it was amazing!!! My big complaint was there was no air conditioning. They had 3 units but all were broken. It was unpleasant to the point of sickening. I could barely take the heat.