Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina

245 S Gilbert St, Iowa City
(319) 338-5647

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Ashli Martinez

Peach margarita and Queso Fajitas were 10/10. Service was amazing and they were super accommodating for our 7 person party walking in at dinner time. Stopped here on the way home from vacation, but would be a regular if we lived here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rachel

They had tasty meals, large selection of food to choose from and friendly waitstaff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Monica Brown

The food was nasty ๐Ÿคฎ!! The servers are rude! They walk away without asking if you need something else. They walk away while placing your order and during checkout even the cashier was rude. I would never, ever, I mean never go back nor recommend to anyone ๐Ÿ˜ค! Waste of time and money!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tamara Lynn Robbins

It was loud, so hard to carry conversation. We enjoyed our food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

steven mcclain

An awesome find hidden in downtown Iowa City I was drawn in by quaint size of the restaurant but inside was a beautiful little cantina great beverage's and food you get alot for the money

Jim Toohey

Gross place. Sub par below mid food. Rancidy chips. Bad service, not rude, just bad. Dirty. Greazey. Filthy restroom. Hard pass.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Tit For Tat

Emma was great! Had the best time, was asked if I needed anything multiple times. Overall great experience.

Rajorshi Das

Love their food and drinks! They also give free nachos

M S

It was 95 outside when I arrived at the restaurant. It wasn't very cool inside and when I asked the hostess if the AC was on, she scowled and didn't answer. Waited 10 minutes for a drink and almost 30 minutes for food. The restaurant was not busy so unsure why the long wait. I ordered 2 items from the ala carte menu - the chalupa was good, sopa ok.

Server wasn't extremely pleasant either. Getting ready to leave and she finally asks if I would like some additional water.

Due to rude hostess, inattentive server and length of wait, I will not be returning.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Courtney Howell

I am from MO and came here on a weekday around 230 pm. We were the only ones here sat outside with our dog. Service was amazing, drinks were top notch, and food perfect. We absolutely love Mexican food and this place definitely was a winner in our book.

patrick stubblefield

Excellent service and great margaritas

troy McIntosh

It was average food. Our server was extremely nice. Made some special orders not on the menu.

Lauri Riss (Lauri she/her)

Quick friendly service and good food - had the fish tacos and Casadores Paloma drink

Heidi Day

My first time there and I loved it! I had the mole enchiladas, and they were fantastic!

kay sieben

Horrible service. Took 30 minutes to get our drinks and had to walk up to our server and another long wait time for food.

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Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina

245 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 338-5647