Cactus Flower Cafe
3425 N 12th Ave, Pensacola
(850) 432-8100
Customers' Favorites
Southern California Burrito
Cactus Flower Rice Bowl
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Santa Fe Enchiladas
Chicken Quesadilla
Asada Steak Fries
Chips and Salsa
Mexican Salad
Chile Relleno
Burrito Bowl
Featured Dishes
Southern California Burrito
Served with steak carne asada, natural fries, melted cheddar cheese, fresh guacamole, salsa verde, and pico de gallo. Served with your choice of rice and beans or a cup of soup.
Street Tacos
Three street tacos. Served with your choice of protein, luscious sauces, fresh cabbage, cilantro, avocado, and tomatillo salsa.
Smokin' Flat Iron Steak Quesadilla
Tender, grilled flat iron steak seasoned to perfection with smoked gouda and monterey jack cheeses and tomatillo verde salsa. Served with real sour cream and fresh garden salsa.
Asada Steak & Fries
Tender and juicy grilled flat iron steak on a mountain of natural fries. Covered with melted cheddar cheese, guacamole, and fresh pico de gallo. Drizzled with lime sour cream.
Cactus Flower Rice Bowl
Your choice of protein with layers of Spanish and basmati rice, smashed pintos, slowly simmered black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and your choice of cheese and dressing.
California Steak Salad
Tender, succulent flat iron steak on a bed of baby leaf greens, romaine hearts, a timbal of cilantro-lime rice, chunks of avocado, freshly diced tomatoes, scallions, and your choice of dressing. Served with a cup of soup.
Starters
Queso Bites
Four queso bites. Heavenly golden pockets stuffed with monterey jack cheese, smashed pinto beans, and jalapeños. Served with Santa Fe sauce for dipping.
Fresh Guacamole
A whole fresh avocado with pico de gallo and spices.
Mango Shrimp
Five jumbo shrimp placed in miniature flour taco shells and served with guacamole, cilantro, pico de gallo, and our amazing sweet and spicy mango salsa.
Flautas Con Queso
Corn tortillas filled with your choice of protein and flash-fried to perfection. Topped with creamy queso and a side of guacamole.
Mucho Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips. Served with your choice of protein, beans, creamy queso, fresh guacamole, green onions, olives, jalapeños, and pico de gallo.
Queso Classico
A blend of monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cream, fresh jalapeños, and spices.
Simple Nachos
Add meat or beans for an additional charge.
Queso Blanco
Our original queso made with (100 percent) creamy Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cream, fresh jalapeños, and spices.
Soups & Salads
Tortilla Soup
A hearty chicken soup with Monterey jack cheese and cilantro. Topped with toasty corn tortilla strips and a fresh squeeze of lime.
Mexican Salad
A large bed of fresh spring mix and romaine with your choice of protein, rice, black beans, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. Served with your choice of dressing and surrounded by fresh tortilla chips.
Fiesta Corn Chowder Soup
Roasted corn makes this creamy dreamy soup a delicious meal. Garnished with cilantro green onion. Served with slices of our freshly baked French bread.
Chili Soup
A hearty red soup of ground beef, pinto beans, fresh tomato, onions, cilantro, and Monterey jack cheese.
Side Salad
A fresh, light salad with spring mix and romaine lettuce. Topped with monterey jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and your choice of dressing.
Mango Shrimp Salad
Plump juicy shrimp, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro-lime rice on a bed of baby greens. Topped with our sweet and spicy mango salsa and surrounded by homemade crispy flour chips.
Chicken Posole Soup
Our traditional thick and rich hominy stew in a spicy base made with red chilies shipped from New Mexico.
Dinner Entrées
Chimichanga
A large flour tortilla filled with your choice of protein and creamy cheeses. Lightly fried until golden and puffy. Topped with our Santa Fe sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Santa Fe Enchiladas
Rolled and baked enchiladas with our secret red mole sauce made from New Mexico chilies. Filled with your choice of protein and creamy cheeses. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Dinner Quesadilla
Two flour tortillas served with your choice of beans or protein and jack cheese. Topped with fresh pico de gallo and Santa fe sauce.
Dinner Tacos
Three taco shells made in-house with your choice of protein, greens, cheese, pico de gallo, and Santa Fe sauce. Served with rice and beans.
Burrito
Called "El Jefe" (the boss). Filled with your choice of protein, rice, beans, monterey jack cheese, Santa fe sauce, pico de gallo, and crispy greens.
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Seasoned sour cream and creamy cheeses make our green enchiladas from fresh Anaheim and jalapeño peppers a fabulous choice. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Mahi Tacos
Two flaky Mahi tacos seasoned and flash-fried to perfection. Topped with our delicious dressings and fresh cabbage.
Tostada
A crispy corn tortilla shell made in-house and piled high with your choice of protein, cheese, beans, and greens. Smothered in our fresh pico de gallo and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Ensenada Grilled Wrap
A delicious wrap with your choice of protein stuffed in a flour tortilla with cheeses, grilled onions, and peppers. Flat-grilled, covered in verde sauce, and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Mango Shrimp Dinner
Plump shrimp, guacamole, and a spicy, sweet mango salsa filled in flash-fried tiny taco shells. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Chile Relleno with Side Salad
A large, plump poblano pepper stuffed with chicken, creamy cheeses, and herbs. Covered in our verde sauce and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with your choice of side salad.
Chile Relleno with Rice & Beans
A large, plump poblano pepper stuffed with chicken, creamy cheeses, and herbs. Covered in our verde sauce and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with your choice of rice and beans.
Kid's Menu
Kid's Quesadilla
Served with your choice of protein.
Kid's Cheesy Chimi Dog
100 percent beef hot dog and melted cheddar cheese. Wrapped in a ten-inch tortilla, stuffed with mounds of cheese, and flash-fried until golden. Served with fries.
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Served with french fries.
Kid's Burrito
Served with ground beef, cheese, beans, and rice.
Kid's Hot Dog
Served in a soft flour tortilla with fries.
Desserts
Fabulous Flan
Traditional Spanish Dessert we've perfected!
Chocolate Gooey Buttercake
Moistest, gooeyist brownie cake ever!
Key Lime Pie
Mexican Wedding Cake
Moist white cake soaked in sweetened creams, topped with our homemade whip cream and drizzled with raspberry and key lime sauce.
Sides
Half Order of Queso
Enjoy a generous portion of our velvety white cheese sauce, best enjoyed at your chosen spice level. This comforting, creamy delight is superbly scooped up with crispy tortilla chips.
Side of Guacamole
Side of Smashed Pinto Beans
Side of Cilantro Lime Rice
Side of Spanish Rice
Side of Black Beans
Side of Flour Tortillas
Two flour tortillas.
Sliced Avocado
Side of Corn Tortillas
Two corn tortillas.
Side Salad
A fresh, light salad with spring mix and romaine lettuce. Topped with monterey jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and your choice of dressing.
Beverages
Fountain Drink
16 ounces to-go cup. Your choice of drink.
Iced Tea
16 ounces to-go cup. Your choice of style.
Gourmet Mocha
16 ounces to-go cup.
Gourmet Cappuccino
16 ounces to-go cup.
Gourmet Latte
16 ounces to-go cup.
Milk
16 ounces to-go cup.
Coffee
16 ounces to go cup.
San Pellegrino
500 milliliter bottled drink.
Coffees
Mexican Mocha Latte
A creamy latte with bold espresso, chocolate, cinnamon, and spices.
Cuban Café Con Leche
Three to five espresso shots, creamy half and half, sugar, and vanilla.
Americano
Your choice of size and milk.
Caramel Macchiato
A richly flavored macchiato marked with a drizzle of sweet caramel. Available in small, medium, and large sizes.
Frappe
Enjoy a cool frappe in Medium or Large size options.
El Diablo
A Mexican mocha with a dash of cayenne.
Cortado
Double shot espresso, milk, and sugar.
Spaniard
A sugar-free version of our popular Cuban Cafe con Leche.
Latte
Savor the rich aroma and milky flavor of freshly brewed espresso, smoothly mixed with steamed milk. Whether you prefer the large, medium, or small size, it serves the right boldness and frothy texture for your liking.
Cappuccino
Rich cappuccino available in small, medium, or large sizes.
Espresso
An espresso made to your preference of single, double, or triple shot.
Monday Specials
Crema Fresca Enchiladas
Our crema enchiladas are made with a rich, flavorful, velvety white sauce. Stuffed with your choice of protein and served with rice and beans.
Tuesday Specials
Handmade Tamales with Rice & Beans
Freshly made in-house and steamed in husks. Your choice of protein covered in our rich sauces. Served with rice and beans.
Handmade Tamales with Side Salad
Freshly made in-house and steamed in husks. Your choice of protein covered in our rich sauces. Served with a side salad.
Friday Specials
Relleno Al Diablo
Roasted and stuffed pepper with spicy shrimp, smoked Gouda, and Monterey jack cheeses, herbs, and spices. Served with rice and beans.
Lunch Starters
Fresh Guacamole
A whole fresh avocado with pico de gallo and spices.
Queso Bites
Four queso bites. Heavenly golden pockets stuffed with Monterey jack cheese, smashed pinto beans, and jalapeños. Served with Santa fe sauce for dipping.
Mango Shrimp
Five jumbo shrimp placed in miniature flour taco shells. Served with guacamole, cilantro, pico de gallo, and our amazing sweet and spicy mango salsa.
Mucho Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips. Served with your choice of protein, beans, creamy queso, fresh guacamole, green onions, olives, jalapeños, and pico de gallo.
Flautas Con Queso
Corn tortillas filled with your choice of protein and flash-fried to perfection. Topped with creamy queso and a side of guacamole.
Simple Nachos
Add Meat or beans for an additional charge.
Queso Blanco
Our original queso made with (100%) creamy Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cream, fresh jalapenos, and spices. Add Smashed Pinto or Black beans for an additional charge.
Queso Classico
A blend of Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cream, fresh jalapeños, and spices.
Lunch Soups & Salads
Tortilla Soup
A hearty chicken soup with Monterey jack cheese and cilantro. Topped with toasty corn tortilla strips and a fresh squeeze of lime.
Mexican Salad
A large bed of fresh spring mix and romaine with your choice of protein, rice, black beans, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. Served with your choice of dressing and surrounded by fresh tortilla chips.
Mango Shrimp Salad
Plump juicy shrimp, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and lime cilantro rice on a bed of baby greens. Topped with our sweet and spicy mango salsa and surrounded by homemade crispy flour chips.
Chicken Posole Soup
Our traditional thick and rich hominy stew in a spicy base made with red chilies shipped from New Mexico.
Fiesta Corn Chowder Soup
Roasted corn makes this creamy dreamy soup a delicious meal. Garnished with cilantro green onion. Served with slices of our freshly baked French bread.
Chili Soup
A hearty red soup of ground beef, pinto beans, fresh tomato, onions, cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Lunch Entrées
Chimichanga
A large flour tortilla filled with your choice of protein and creamy cheeses. Lightly fried until golden and puffy and topped with our Santa Fe sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Santa Fe Enchiladas
Rolled and baked enchiladas made with our red mole sauce from New Mexico chilies. Filled with your choice of protein and creamy cheeses. Served with rice and beans.
Southern California Burrito
Our fabulous carne asada burrito is made with tender flat iron steak, natural potatoes, cheddar cheese, green chili sauce, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Served with your choice of a cup of soup or rice and beans.
Lunch Quesadilla
Two flour tortillas made with your choice of protein or beans and a mound of creamy cheeses. Topped with fresh pico de gallo and Santa fe sauce.
Burrito
Called "El Jefe" (the boss). Filled with your choice of protein, rice, beans, Monterey jack cheese, Santa fe sauce, pico de gallo, and crispy greens.
Lunch Tacos
Two taco shells made in-house in your choice of style with greens, cheese, pico de gallo, and Santa Fe sauce. Served with rice and beans. Add Steak, Shrimp, or Fajita Chicken for an additional charge.
Tostada
A crispy corn tortilla shell made in-house and piled high with your choice of protein, cheese, beans, and greens. Smothered in our fresh pico de gallo and drizzled with Santa fe sauce. Served with rice and beans.
Pork Tenderloin Grilled Wrap
Delicious, juicy pork tenderloin with mounds of creamy cheese. Flat-grilled, covered in Verde sauce, and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with rice and beans.
California Torta Sandwich
Fresh, crusty french bread baked in-house daily with your choice of protein. Topped with spicy mayo, fresh guacamole, melted Monterey Jack cheese, romaine lettuce, and fresh pico de gallo. Served with a cup of tortilla soup.
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Seasoned sour cream and creamy cheeses make our green enchiladas made from fresh Anaheim and jalapeño peppers a fabulous choice. Served with rice and beans.
Cactus Flower Combo
A creamy, cheesy (6") quesadilla with a fresh, light green salad and a cup of delicious soup.
Huevos Rancheros
A layered delight of two eggs cooked your way, smashed pinto beans, Monterey Jack cheese, and crispy hash browns on two soft corn tortillas. Covered in our red ranchero sauce and garnished with green onions and pico de gallo. Served with your choice of a cup of soup or rice and beans.
Featured Dishes
Street Tacos
Three street tacos. Served with your choice of protein, luscious sauces, fresh cabbage, cilantro, avocado, and tomatillo salsa.
Southern California Burrito
Served with steak carne asada, natural fries, melted cheddar cheese, fresh guacamole, salsa verde, and pico de gallo. Served with your choice of rice and beans or a cup of soup.
Asada Steak & Fries
Tender and juicy grilled flat iron steak on a mountain of natural fries. Covered with melted cheddar cheese, guacamole, and fresh pico de gallo. Drizzled with lime sour cream.
Smokin' Flat Iron Steak Quesadilla
Tender, grilled flat iron steak seasoned to perfection with smoked gouda and monterey jack cheeses and tomatillo verde salsa. Served with real sour cream and fresh garden salsa.
Cactus Flower Rice Bowl
Your choice of protein with layers of Spanish and basmati rice, smashed pintos, slowly simmered black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and your choice of cheese and dressing.
California Steak Salad
Tender, succulent flat iron steak on a bed of baby leaf greens, romaine hearts, a timbal of cilantro-lime rice, chunks of avocado, freshly diced tomatoes, scallions, and your choice of dressing. Served with a cup of soup.
Starters
Fresh Guacamole
A whole fresh avocado with pico de gallo and spices.
Queso Bites
Four queso bites. Heavenly golden pockets stuffed with monterey jack cheese, smashed pinto beans, and jalapeños. Served with Santa Fe sauce for dipping.
Mango Shrimp
Five jumbo shrimp placed in miniature flour taco shells and served with guacamole, cilantro, pico de gallo, and our amazing sweet and spicy mango salsa.
Flautas Con Queso
Corn tortillas filled with your choice of protein and flash-fried to perfection. Topped with creamy queso and a side of guacamole.
Mucho Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips. Served with your choice of protein, beans, creamy queso, fresh guacamole, green onions, olives, jalapeños, and pico de gallo.
Simple Nachos
Add meat or beans for an additional charge.
Queso Classico
A blend of monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cream, fresh jalapeños, and spices.
Queso Blanco
Our original queso made with (100 percent) creamy Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cream, fresh jalapeños, and spices.
Soups & Salads
Tortilla Soup
A hearty chicken soup with monterey jack cheese and cilantro. Topped with toasty corn tortilla strips and a fresh squeeze of lime.
Mexican Salad
A large bed of fresh spring mix and romaine with your choice of protein, rice, black beans, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. Served with your choice of dressing and surrounded by fresh tortilla chips.
Chicken Posole Soup
Our traditional thick and rich hominy stew in a spicy base made with red chilies shipped from New Mexico.
Mango Shrimp Salad
Plump juicy shrimp, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro-lime rice on a bed of baby greens. Topped with our sweet and spicy mango salsa and surrounded by homemade crispy flour chips.
Fiesta Corn Chowder Soup
Roasted corn makes this creamy dreamy soup a delicious meal. Garnished with cilantro green onion. Served with slices of our freshly baked French bread.
Chili Soup
A hearty red soup of ground beef, pinto beans, fresh tomato, onions, cilantro, and monterey jack cheese.
Side Salad
A fresh, light salad with spring mix and romaine lettuce. Topped with monterey jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and your choice of dressing.
Dinner Entrées
Chimichanga
A large flour tortilla filled with your choice of protein and creamy cheeses. Lightly fried until golden and puffy. Topped with our Santa Fe sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Santa Fe Enchiladas
Rolled and baked enchiladas with our secret red mole sauce made from New Mexico chilies. Filled with your choice of protein and creamy cheeses. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Dinner Tacos
Three taco shells made in-house with your choice of protein, greens, cheese, pico de gallo, and Santa Fe sauce. Served with rice and beans.
Dinner Quesadilla
Two flour tortillas served with your choice of beans or protein and jack cheese. Topped with fresh pico de gallo and Santa Fe sauce. Add mahi mahi, shrimp, pork tenderloin or fajita for an additional charge.
Mahi Tacos
Two flaky Mahi tacos seasoned and flash-fried to perfection. Topped with our delicious dressings and fresh cabbage.
Burrito
Called "El Jefe" (the boss). Filled with your choice of protein, rice, beans, monterey jack cheese, Santa fe sauce, pico de gallo, and crispy greens.
Ensenada Grilled Wrap
A delicious wrap with your choice of protein stuffed in a flour tortilla with cheeses, grilled onions, and peppers. Flat-grilled, covered in verde sauce, and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Seasoned sour cream and creamy cheeses make our green enchiladas from fresh Anaheim and jalapeño peppers a fabulous choice. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Tostada
A crispy corn tortilla shell made in-house and piled high with your choice of protein, cheese, beans, and greens. Smothered in our fresh pico de gallo and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Chile Relleno with Rice & Beans
A large, plump poblano pepper stuffed with chicken, creamy cheeses, and herbs. Covered in our verde sauce and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with your choice of rice and beans.
Chile Relleno with Side Salad
A large, plump poblano pepper stuffed with chicken, creamy cheeses, and herbs. Covered in our verde sauce and drizzled with Santa Fe sauce. Served with your choice of side salad.
Mango Shrimp Dinner
Plump shrimp, guacamole, and a spicy, sweet mango salsa filled in flash-fried tiny taco shells. Served with a side of rice and beans.
Kid's Menu
Kid's Quesadilla
Served with your choice of protein.
Kid's Cheesy Chimi Dog
100 percent beef hot dog and melted cheddar cheese. Wrapped in a ten-inch tortilla, stuffed with mounds of cheese, and flash-fried until golden. Served with fries.
Kid's Burrito
Served with ground beef, cheese, beans, and rice.
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Served with french fries.
Kid's Macaroni & Cheese
Kids love this creamy dish.
Kid's Hot Dog
Served in a soft flour tortilla with fries.
Desserts
Fabulous Flan
Traditional Spanish Dessert we've perfected!
Chocolate Gooey Buttercake
Moistest, gooeyist brownie cake ever!
Mexican Wedding Cake
Moist white cake soaked in sweetened creams, topped with our homemade whip cream and drizzled with raspberry and key lime sauce.
Key Lime Pie
Sides
Half Order of Queso
A half portion of creamy queso, available with your choice of hot, mild, or medium spice level.
Side of Guacamole
Side of Spanish Rice
Side of Cilantro Lime Rice
Side of Smashed Pinto Beans
Side of Flour Tortillas
Two flour tortillas.
Side Salad
A fresh, light salad with spring mix and romaine lettuce. Topped with monterey jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, and your choice of dressing.
Side of Black Beans
Sliced Avocado
Half or full sliced avocado side option.
Side of Corn Tortillas
Two corn tortillas.
Beverages
Fountain Drink
16 ounces to-go cup. Your choice of drink.
Iced Tea
16 ounces to-go cup. Your choice of style.
Gourmet Cappuccino
16 ounces to-go cup.
Gourmet Mocha
16 ounces to-go cup.
San Pellegrino
500 milliliter bottled drink.
Milk
16 ounces to-go cup.
Gourmet Latte
16 ounces to-go cup.
Coffees
Cuban Café Con Leche
Three to five espresso shots, creamy half and half, sugar, and vanilla.
Americano
Your choice of size and milk.
Caramel Macchiato
A delicate espresso blend with a rich drizzling of caramel, available in small, medium, or large sizes. Enjoy this sweet and creamy coffee treat.
Frappe
A chilled Frappe offered in either a large or medium size, perfect for cooling off on a warm day.
Mexican Mocha Latte
A creamy latte with bold espresso, chocolate, cinnamon, and spices.
El Diablo
A Mexican mocha with a dash of cayenne.
Spaniard
A sugar-free version of our popular Cuban Cafe con Leche.
Cortado
Double shot espresso, milk, and sugar.
Latte
A perfectly brewed latte available in small, medium, or large. Enjoy this warm, delightful blend of espresso and steamed milk.
Cappuccino
Savor the balanced blend of strong, bold espresso and lush, textured milk, topped with delicate micro foam. Crafted carefully to bring warmth and comfort in every sip. Choose your perfect size: small, medium, or large.
Espresso
Experience the rich and robust flavors of our espresso. Choice of single, double, or triple shot for your desired intensity.
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Recent Reviews
The food here is second to none. Every single thing put in front of us was delicious. Even the queso dip is next level. I had a chicken chimichanga and I will never forget it. It was amazing.
April 2025
Always get good fresh food here for fair prices. My husband and I went for lunch and got two entrees with a side of guacamole for $35. You really cannot beat that for good fresh tasting food.
October 2024
I got the 10-inch chicken quesadilla to give this place a try. It had Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, and peppers in what was the portion of a medium pizza. However, the chicken to cheese ratio was disappointing. Ultimately, I paid about $20 for a cheese quesadilla. I wonder if it would have been better to do the standard 4 slices of one flour tortilla? Service wise, the place wasn't terrible, but there did seem to be disorganization for a place that wasn't busy when...
September 2024
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