The Highlights- authentic food and ambiance with plenty of tequila and mezcal's on deck Can never go wrong with a night out for authentic Mexican. Went for dinner over the weekend and felt transported to Sinaloa (the chef's hometown). If you're into spicy cocktails like me, try the "besos caliente", it's sure to please the palate. I ordered the shrimp aguachile which is a cold dish and thus reminded me of ceviche. It was flavorful and mildly spiced, I would order as an appetizer next time. The churros were okay, wish they were bought to the table a bit warmer. Both food and drinks came out really quick which was impressive. Our waiter, "Sebastian" was pleasant and didn't steer us wrong with his recommendations, thanks Sebastian! Reservations are recommended as they have a lively night and weekend atmosphere. There was a curated playlist of salsa playing in background for ambiance. Overall Experience- cute for date night or dinner with friends. read more

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This is a super adorable and trendy place by the water in Williamsburg. It's a restaurant/cocktail bar that also sells cacti (expensive cacti, but available nonetheless). I came here to celebrate a friends birthday on a Saturday around 6:30pm, and we had a good time here. We were a group of 10 and they were able to accommodate us well, seating us in a little private area in the back. The service was a bit slow for us, but that's not unexpected since we were a larger group. The decor along with the natural lighting made it feel like we were sitting outdoors which was definitely a plus. We thought the food was okay and overpriced (I got the carnitas tacos. Definitely had better elsewhere) but the drinks were pretty good! My friend also got a sparkler and little churros on the house for her birthday. Overall we had an fun time here, and I would recommend checking this place out. It's a good option if you're looking to get together with friends. read more

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Really loved this place! It's so cute and much bigger than expected. The back patio is HUGE! All the drinks are delicious, and I can definitely say strong. I loved my Paloma while my friend also loved her horchata spiked with rum. Food-wise, we ordered the guac, the tuna tartare, and the carnitas tacos. The guac was tasty and was accompanied by perfectly fried plantains. The tuna tartare was good but lacked a little bit of flavor which was made up by the three super delicious House salsas/hot sauces the restaurant provides. I looooved the carnitas tacos. The meat was super tasty and the chicharron on top provided the perfect crispness. The staff was amazing and went above and beyond to help us, especially with the 2 dogs we had with us. read more

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The food and service were amazing! The drinks and Barria tacos were so good. Thank you for a delicious and fun time John.

Don't let the outside fool you. Behind the small front room is a bustling bar and patio with super colorful decor. This was the perfect spot to celebrate a friend's birthday. They accommodated 12 of us on a long table inside. They can split the check up to 4 ways. The appetizers come out quickly. I ordered the plantain chips with guac. The birria tacos were delicious, cheesy and come with a small cup of consumé on the side. There's plenty of fun drink options to choose from. I loved their take on a piña colada with blue spirulina. Fun spot for having a drink with friends and the music will keep you dancing in your seat! read more

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Cactus Shop gets a 5 star for the ambiance and look and feel---they have a great space and have put thought into, especially when it comes to aroma and lighting. Drinks were solid. A bit overpriced but you can definitely see the appeal. My favorite cocktail was the Frida Royale. I would come back for drinks, however the food left much to be desired. We ordered a zucchini quesadilla, plantain chips and guac and the mole enchiladas. It was all somewhat bland in rich flavor that you expect from a Oaxaca-inspired restaurant. Everything was on the extra salty side, which seemed like the attempt to make up for the lack of flavor. Overall, cute spot for drinks. Not a place I'd recommend for dinner. read more

The cactus shop is a nice little vibe. The speakeasy doubles as a plant shop so take advantage of that as you leave. I will say the menu is not diverse, if you love red meat, this is a good place for you as there are many options to choose from. If you do not eat red meat however, I'm not sure you'll be satisfied. There are no fish options except shrimp (ceviche) and two chicken options and maybe two vegetarian meals (cauliflower tacos and a mushroom dish) The portions are kind of small, however the drinks are pretty good. My friend and I both got an order of Mexican corn (which we sent back because we expected corn on the cob, but it was more like corn soup) birria flautas, guac and plantain chips, and two drinks. We both got the passion sun risa, the smoky royale (which she didn't care for), besos calientes, and a cucumber tequila drink (sorry can't find the name.) The service was pretty good and the ambiance was great. As previously stated we both did not enjoy the corn, we expected corn on the cob, the flautas we good but the steak was a little tough. I would come back here again now that I know what to expect. I will say that I did not leave full. For the price we paid I wish the food was more filling. read more

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Flavorful food. The drinks are aesthetically appealing and delicious. Staff is friendly and helpful. The decor is also interesting.

This is the first sit down restaurant in New York that I have gone to twice. Each time it hasn't disappointed! A trendy spot where the food still tatstes semi- authentic (atleast the regular plates do, idk about the tacos) and the drinks are even BETTER! Its a little bit hole in the wall-ish but once you find it it'll make you want to come back. read more

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Great food and service. Nice to look around. Frida Khalo vibes. Drinks are excellent as well

Cute place, very fun, very trendy. Long, lanyrithine space that extends into the way back with a bar area in the front. Cool! Service was a tad dizzy (one of us got silverware, one of us didn't, etc.) but friendly throughout. I've had better Mexican food in the area, but it was all very good, the drinks were good, and the location is great. I would say...this is better for drinks and snacks, like a pre-dinner, date-type thing, than a place for a full-out meal. Especially if you're hungry. A festive vibe pervades, and the decor is cute, even if I'm somewhat conflicted about the cinder-block-wall-thing. They do sell cactuses here! read more

I went to Toronto for a day trip and absolutely loved this place. I was lucky enough to be there for happy hour and I tried all of their margarita options on the happy hour menu. They're all good but the mezcal margarita was the best. The bartender was very nice and attentive and always smiled while tending to us (didn't get her name but wish I did). The truffle fries were some of the best I've ever had and the cheddar bacon burger was delicious as well. If you are looking for somewhere for a quick bite or some drinks. This is it. read more

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Over priced food and drinks for very small portions.. ambiance is nice though. We got birria tacos and they were 4 miniature tacos for 20$. Almost $20 for a classic margarita is a little much imo read more

The greatest! Wonderful food and delicious drinks. Beautiful spot - full of color and aesthetic detail. Always good vibes. Cocktail menu has something for everyone and will not disappoint, including mocktails. Perfect for events. We had a birthday party for 20 people for the whole evening and everything was perfect - killer bartender, Ivan. Luis and the team were communicative and flexible. No matter the occasion- you will always have a good night at Cactus Shop. read more

Such a cute place that serves authentic Mexican food and delicious cocktails!! I had the Chilaquiles and they were soo good!! read more

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Such a hidden gem, the drinks, food and setting are amazing here. It also smells like Palo Santo wherever you are in the restaurant. When you get to the front door of the restaurant, it literally just looks like a cute little shop that just sells cactuses but it's like a speakeasy restaurant. Once you pass the little cactus area & the host at the front greets you, you walk straight into the bar, then the indoor seating room & outdoor area. They played bad bunny while we were there and it was such a vibe. You can tell everyone there was having a great time. The food & drinks were all delicious. I had birria tacos and about 3, maybe 4 different cocktails, enjoyed shared flights of mezcal and we shared churros for dessert, yummm! read more

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I've visited this spot a couple times and it has yet to disappoint. Wonderful service, great cocktails and delicious food. This last time, our server was Pierre and he was informative with his suggestions and attentive with the drink refills lol. I had the Birria Tacos - SO good. The menu stated the order came with 3 tacos but the chef threw and extra one in cuz I'm cute, lol just kidding... I believe it was a special they were running for the day. Didn't have dessert this time but the last time, we had churros and they were amazing! I'll definitely be back when I'm in town. read more

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5 star atmosphere. Beautiful outdoor and indoor area. Love the dia de los muertos figurines everywhere. The birria tacos were excellent, drinks were ok (strong). Was a little disappointed by the dessert. read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood! The food is great, drinks are excellent and vibes are on point. The staff is super nice. Great place to meet friends for an after work drink or wind down on the weekends. Couldn't love this place more. Even my 2 year old begs to go to "Cactus Bar" lol. read more

10/10 had a great solo date here. Bartender took care of me. I believe they had HH for 2 for 1 on the Paloma & some other drink(s). The food was great!! It wasn't crowded when I went & everything I ate was delicious. I will come back again! read more

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Okay random speakeasy Mexican joint! What a hidden gem this place is, but for real. Great vibe in a cool setting. Sat in the back so it was nice an light and we felt like we were outside. Greeted and taken care of by the most welcoming beautiful smile from Ella I believe. We had some great drinks, the guacamole and plantain chips and some great food. We were actually only going to do drinks and apps and go somewhere else for dinner, but Ella was so lovely that we decide to stay for dinner. We were all glad we did. The tacos were amazing. read more

The decor is so beautiful and sets a wonderful vibe especially when it's nice and sunny out. Love all the skulls, cactus and thoughtful design. Food and beverages are average. I'd come back for a fun brunch but not for dinner, food is so-so. 3 shots of casamigos will also cost ya $60.00 for half a tall shot glass as an fyi. read more

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Celebrated my birthday here, it was a great time. The food is good and drinks are even better and the people of this establishment truly care about your experience. It was day three of their business however it did not feel like they were new or inexperienced. The decor is pretty cool too and very different from other places read more

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Fun new speakeasy with spacious outdoor, bar, and table seating. Outdoor has some small tables with heat lamps. Waitstaff were really accommodating to a big group and service was fast. They do take reservations for tables so call ahead if you plan on going on a weekend. Drinks were also fantastic and their signature cocktails are incredible if you love mezcal and tequila! Favorite drinks of the night were the Smoky Royale and the Besos Calientes. Lots of great Mexican food options both for small bites and larger meals. Highly recommend their tacos and guac that comes with plantain chips. read more

The Cactus Shop - Paloma, besitos calientes, chikila mule, and passionfruit sunrisa - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I fell in love with this small cute place immediately! The drinks were amazing, although we only went in for an appetizer it was also good. We had the Guacamole with plantain chips. The decorations in this speakeasy is pretty cool as well. The customer service was good. We will definitely be back! read more

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We went to have dinner at the Cactus Shop after my friend recommended it and we are so glad we did. The host was super nice and asked to see ID, I was flattered since I'm way over 21. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated at our table. We ordered birria flautas, pollo papa quesadilla, birria tacos and churros. Everything was delicious. We also ordered skinny margaritas and lemonades. The service was great and our waiter was super nice. The water guy was also nice and brought us napkins and filled our glasses of water. Overall our experience was great and we will definitely go back. I shared with my neighbors at 1S1 and soon find out that one of them was there as well. read more

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Love the service and ambiance. The cocktails are a bit pricey but delicious. My fav is the Besos Calientes. I plan on going back.

Super cool bar and restaurant that's hidden behind what appears to be a storefront of a literal cactus shop. I came here with a group of coworkers a couple weeks ago and we were pleasantly surprised that it was Taco Tuesday, which meant each order of tacos came with four instead of three. The food was very good, but fell short of great. The margaritas were strong and very tasty. A little overpriced for what you get, but definitely worth checking out if you're nearby. read more

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Speakeasy kinda fun! Once you step a foot in this restaurant, you've arrived to Mexico. Mexican decoration and colorful walls are to be expected. The food is so authentic. Their delicious spicy margarita ( Besos Caliente) along with the Al Pastor tacos make the best combination. Churros anyone? Best ones yet. Love this place and their amazing staff! read more

Three stars for the decor and ambience, after spending $109 my party of 2 left starving ..on out way to fill up on some where else read more

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Recently had a birthday event here and they went above and beyond! The food and drinks were so delicious and they catered to our favorites on their menu. They also have a great indoor and outdoor space decorated beautifully. It's also a great spot for dinner and lunch with the most delicious Mexican dishes with their own twist!! Best Mexican food in Williamsburg by far and most delicious cocktails. Service, food, and drinks are all 10 out of 10!! Will definitely be going back regularly and highly recommend coming here for dinner or having an event here. read more

Let me tell YOU something 5/5!!!! The esquites! The birria tacos! The rice & beans! The tres leche! The drinks! DELICIOUS! We went here because of their yelp rating, the rating is not high enough!! My friends and I loved everything we ordered! Not only was the food great, the service was amazing, very welcoming! The vibe was authentic, the restaurant is beautiful. read more

This place is a hidden gem! The aesthetics, service, food and drinks are all amazing. I got the birria and the cauliflower and my friend got the pork carnitas. They also have a taco Tuesday deal- 4 tacos for $12! Will be back! read more

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We went here on a whim and were pleasantly surprised. We got the guacamole with plantains, elotes, birria tacos and huitlacoche tacos. The food was fantastic! We enjoyed it all. The cocktails here are great as well. I had the besos calientes margarita and my girlfriend had some watermelon gin cocktail. We both loved what we had and would come here again. read more

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Terrible costumer service I was here 2 months ago and I was very pleased with the service so I went back for taco Tuesday. This time the food was good but I had better quality food. I will not be a returning customer read more

I had my birthday here and it was a smashing success! everyone loved the drinks and food! Service was exceptional and super cute spot! Definitely will come back and highly recommend for events! read more

Great drinks and food. The Besos Calientes are a masterpiece cocktail. We came here for the churros but enjoyed everything else. Very nice ambiance too. read more

Lovely little spot with a feel of a back alley cafe. Very small limited menu, but it does not hurt it. Tacos were tasty, guacamole done right. Service was ok, maybe little slow but we were not in a rush. read more

I'll start by saying the margaritas were great. Unfortunately that was the only redeeming part. The birria tacos (in a part of BK with many great birria options)--in addition to being overpriced, had very little birria flavor and the meat was tough. The kicker: we ordered churros for dessert, and they came out cold and hard as a rock. The waiter actually told us that they were made at the beginning of the dinner shift, then tried to convince us that they are "supposed to rest for a while" and be served cold. I told him I lived in Mexico for a while and this was not the case anywhere I had been. He finally admitted that he agreed with me, but the "chef was very sensitive about his food" and would not take feedback or make a fresh batch. I am embarrassed for them. read more

5 Star Tony!!! This place is a hidden gem and I'm so scared for when it blows up because it will!! So much detail and attention to everything from the cups to the decor on the walls so beautiful!! + the food is beyond outstanding such amazing flavors and already planning on coming back Thank you tony for making us want to come back here again and again read more