The Purple Cactus

674 Centre St, Jamaica Plain
(617) 522-7422

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paola diaz

I would give a 5 however they need to do better with the steak. Cold and also non well cooked anytime I get it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Cristian Daringa

I've had a great Quesadilla! Prices are fair also.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Nosov

Cool place! Prices are super affordable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Michael Murphy

I have been going to Purple Cactus for 20+ years. My kids grew up on their burritos and turkey chili. I can't believe it took me this long to post a review.
This is a great neighborhood spot that seems to treat its staff with respect. e.g. closing for certain holiday weekends
Excellent selection of food, reasonable prices and professional service in a perfect location.
My go to these days is the chicken caesar salad with turkey chili and a cabo cooler.

Kid-friendliness: This place welcomes ALL.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Turkey Chili, Salad

Emre Ergun

My favorite Mexican restaurant in JP...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Santa Fe Chicken Salad, Steak, Salad, Guacamole, Nachos

Gigi Kerr

On Purple Cactus’s website for order delivery what’s stated is free delivery for new customers, which was why I decided to order. Order website has “Purple Cactus” at the top. Order with tax came to about $41, but bc they use Uber as a third party delivery service I was charged $57. Got no receipt with breakdown explaining so it look like I was charged $16 for delivery. No mention of a tip so have no idea how much would’ve gone to the driver. Saw a $5 promotion, still charged for delivery. Bait & switched.

I immediately called to ask that the order be canceled bc this is some BS, they said sure but the manager will give me a call in 10 mins bc the guy who answered couldn’t cancel. 20 mins later I call back bc I didn’t get a callback at all, they said that they couldn’t cancel it either bc they only received the order totaling $41 with no info on delivery charges. Got no receipt breaking down charge either.

And I can’t contact Uber Eats bc you can only reach them for orders placed directly through them on their app. Called my bank who can’t do anything & that I should contact Uber bc that’s who was charged on their end but since I paid Purple Cactus I need to reach out to them to cancel… & then it was too late. Food was delivered & there’s no way this $41 dollars of food can be enjoyed since I paid almost $60 for it. Messed up part is I pay Uber Eats to avoid delivery fees but bc Purple Cactus uses them as third party I paid way more than I would have for delivery & tip.

DO NOT choose delivery on their website. And they need to not say free delivery for new customers if they’re gonna wind up charging them with absolutely no recourse.

EDIT: Finally got receipt from Uber Eats two whole hours after order was placed on Purple Cactus. Charged $5.50 for delivery fee (not free delivery so now I know not to confuse it with “no delivery fee” ?) & $7+ for service fee + $8.60 in tip that I had no option to choose. $20 in fees for an order that was actually $38 including tax. Only got $5 promo that offset the delivery fee but for fifty cents. And food was ok but definitely not worth $58. If you’re going to order pick it up, but I’m so turned off that I’m never ordering from here again.

Stephan Jacobs

$12 for a big bowl of rice, some tariyaki sauce, scant pieces of (cheap) tofu and 4 pieces broccoli. Buyer beware.

toastman242

It tasted great flavors where amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Burrito

Scott Ripley

Very clean, very fast, large burritos, very fresh ingredients. Not much for parking but other than that, amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Burrito

clair

I ordered online for pickup and they didn’t have the drink I ordered. I didn’t want different drink. they refused to refund me. food was also a little burnt. I’ve come here many times but the whole experience was unpleasant and doesn’t make me want to come back again.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Donovan Sorhaindo

Friendly environment

Vegetarian options: Good place to start

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, With Guacamole

Vincent S

Healthy, good food, friendly service, great atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Channel De Leon

Love the salads and smoothies!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexander Ostrow

Nachos were good, but the burrito was Americanized with stale brown rice and sour tomatoes. The staff here also seem to hate their jobs or me or both.

Adam Perri

Great burritos and nice spot for lunch! Lots of options to choose from, whether you like meat or vegetarian.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Thai, Grilled Chicken

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