Disrespectful! I went here with my family to order and immediately was ignored by the guy at the counter. We walked in and he turned his back towards us when he saw us and proceeded to ignore us as we tried to order our food. We spoke again saying ‘hello’ and still nothing, then he went in the back towards the kitchen as we’re saying ‘hello excuse me’ he proceeded to walk away.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Abel Carrizales
Excellent to eat!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vance Lehman
Friendly staff, locally owned, strong drinks, what else could you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan C.
The price is alright and the staff is friendly, but this is some of the saltiest food I've had in my life. It's like the sauce is made from saltwater... If you want good Mexican food go down the street to the Mr Burrito, if you want to get drunk and have some Mexican food on the side go here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Madisen P.
Definitely not my Cup of tea.....Yesterday I went to Cactus 2 in ames with a friend of mine. God worst choice ever, if you want to spend over 50$+ for two entrées, chips, queso, With lack of flavor, Cactus is your place. Your second order of chip is 6$ that's is FULL of grease. The waitress was kind and friendly, definitely not new. However her coworkers were just had their own little booth to be on their phones??? It was very unprofessional.
Francis S.
Ew. Why did my chips cost 5 dollars for a small bowl. The chimichanga especial claims to have mushrooms it was only chicken. The cheese dip tasted watered down, the rice was dry. Tell me why my dessert was cheaper than the tortilla chips, which would be free at any other restaurant. Margaritas was disgusting chips where super greasy refried beans looked crusty. Eat else where.
Jim Crabb
First visit to Cactus restaurant in Campustown Ames. Actually it's known as Cactus 2 as there are 3 restaurants in Iowa.Generally okay, went during snowstorm, not busy but a large group showed up later, which is a good sign.Service was fast and friendly!Food tasted okay though the portion sizes are shrinking to the point as too whether it's worth it or not.My chips were fresh out the oil, but not salted which makes you hungry and thristy for more. They tasted good. The salsa tasted like commercial?The Super Taco was okay, not sure about the Super part, same price of the regular single hardshell. The shell was made of flatbread maybe.The burrito was smallish, but tasted okay.Streetside only parking, no bikerack, no wifi.Music was loud and kept cutting out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Cmars龍
Really good food . Enjoyed it.
Ian Munding
Never been to a place where the workers put in less effort.
I get the Tacos on Tuesdays for the deal. But unfortunately they don't always pick up the phone. So that ruins me trying to order take out for lunch. I've went in to place an order and told them about the phone and they just give you a blank stare.
Jacob DeVito
Food was good, and the server Angie was great!
Farhan Islam
I wouldn't say they're anything great.
Aja L.
The food makes for a great eating out if you're drunk and needing to fill your stomach. I applaud the diversity of the waitstaff and fantastic customer service. The bar is low for Mexican restaurants in Iowa outside of Des Moines and Sioux City, but the food was barely fast-food quality and took quite a long time. Tamales are supposed to be soft, not hard and crispy and covered in sauce and cheese to hide that it's incorrect.
Nick Viola
If I could give it a 0 ⭐️ I would this place was horrible food service this place is absolutely Asinine and should not be in business
Disrespectful! I went here with my family to order and immediately was ignored by the guy at the counter. We walked in and he turned his back towards us when he saw us and proceeded to ignore us as we tried to order our food. We spoke again saying ‘hello’ and still nothing, then he went in the back towards the kitchen as we’re saying ‘hello excuse me’ he proceeded to walk away.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Excellent to eat!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff, locally owned, strong drinks, what else could you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The price is alright and the staff is friendly, but this is some of the saltiest food I've had in my life. It's like the sauce is made from saltwater... If you want good Mexican food go down the street to the Mr Burrito, if you want to get drunk and have some Mexican food on the side go here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Definitely not my Cup of tea.....Yesterday I went to Cactus 2 in ames with a friend of mine. God worst choice ever, if you want to spend over 50$+ for two entrées, chips, queso, With lack of flavor, Cactus is your place. Your second order of chip is 6$ that's is FULL of grease. The waitress was kind and friendly, definitely not new. However her coworkers were just had their own little booth to be on their phones??? It was very unprofessional.
Ew. Why did my chips cost 5 dollars for a small bowl. The chimichanga especial claims to have mushrooms it was only chicken. The cheese dip tasted watered down, the rice was dry. Tell me why my dessert was cheaper than the tortilla chips, which would be free at any other restaurant. Margaritas was disgusting chips where super greasy refried beans looked crusty. Eat else where.
First visit to Cactus restaurant in Campustown Ames. Actually it's known as Cactus 2 as there are 3 restaurants in Iowa.Generally okay, went during snowstorm, not busy but a large group showed up later, which is a good sign.Service was fast and friendly!Food tasted okay though the portion sizes are shrinking to the point as too whether it's worth it or not.My chips were fresh out the oil, but not salted which makes you hungry and thristy for more. They tasted good. The salsa tasted like commercial?The Super Taco was okay, not sure about the Super part, same price of the regular single hardshell. The shell was made of flatbread maybe.The burrito was smallish, but tasted okay.Streetside only parking, no bikerack, no wifi.Music was loud and kept cutting out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Really good food . Enjoyed it.
Never been to a place where the workers put in less effort.
Terrible service!!!!!
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I get the Tacos on Tuesdays for the deal. But unfortunately they don't always pick up the phone. So that ruins me trying to order take out for lunch. I've went in to place an order and told them about the phone and they just give you a blank stare.
Food was good, and the server Angie was great!
I wouldn't say they're anything great.
The food makes for a great eating out if you're drunk and needing to fill your stomach. I applaud the diversity of the waitstaff and fantastic customer service. The bar is low for Mexican restaurants in Iowa outside of Des Moines and Sioux City, but the food was barely fast-food quality and took quite a long time. Tamales are supposed to be soft, not hard and crispy and covered in sauce and cheese to hide that it's incorrect.
If I could give it a 0 ⭐️ I would this place was horrible food service this place is absolutely Asinine and should not be in business