The waiter got the drink order wrong when my husband had asked for a pineapple margarita. We Couldn't get his attention. Then when we did he took a while to bring it back but fixed the problem.
Isaac Archuleta
Came here for dinner and was impressed with the overall experience. The establishment was clean and had two sections. One had a ton of tv's and was more of a sports bar vibe, while the other side was a bit more elegant and felt more like a date-night environment. Service was attentive and fairly quick. Was satisfied with my queso appetizer and burrito entree. Chips and salsa were provided for free and were brought a minute before our entree arrived. A great place to enjoy some Mexican food in LNK!
Anna Grace Hurlbut
We stopped in for lunch and had a great experience. Jamie was our server, and she was excellent. She was very friendly, helpful, and even sent us home with some extra chips and salsa! The chef accommodated a special request and gave us a great meal. We will definitely come back
AndreaS
We've eaten here several times and the food is good, but it's becoming a theme that the service is just not what it used to be. While we've all learned to lower our expectations it makes for a frustrating experience when you see your waiter when she takes your order and then not again until you are given your bill. Empty water cups and cold food made for a sad dinner date with my husband. :( I think we'll take a break from this place and try again in a couple of years.
Hadir Saad
Great service! The best food around! Maximilliano is a fantastic server and an asset to the restaurant! Highly recommend to anyone!
Sarah Lightbody
Jaime was a wonderful waitress, kind and attentive. Though we did wait quite a while for our food and the cream cheese enchilada wasn't as good as I hoped. At least the waitress was a delight and the yummy cake made up for everything else.
VisitingLincoln
We had a reservation for a party of 7 at 6:00. Showed up at 6 and was told it would be a 45 minute wait unless we would like to eat at the bar. Very frustrating when you made a reservation and assumed that meant you would be seated within 10 or so minutes of that. The service was wonderful, but we also waited for our food almost an hour after ordering.
For starters Cactus is usually pretty good during the lunch hour. This was a Friday evening at 5:30. We were sat on time. Service was so slow. Ordered the Buffalo chicken dip as an appetizer, it's a huge dish of shredded chicken loaded with cheese on top and it was cold! The cheese on top was melted, the cheese under it and the dip was cold and lacked any flavor. Ordered the cream cheese chicken enchilada - the same shredded chicken in the dip was in the enchilada, dry and no flavor. Partner ordered the black and bleu steak, it was okay, nothing to write home about. Overall it'll be a long while before we attempt this place again.
Tom D.
Sometimes your expectations surprise you at a dining establishment. You might be surprised when a greasy spoon not-so-classy diner gives you an amazing meal. And then there are those times when your expectations are missed based on the venue, the ambiance, and the ownership. Cactus (by Venue) was just such an experience for us. We booked a table, using the ever-so-useful Open Table app, and were seated promptly upon our arrival. The exterior and interior are nicely designed. We chose a high-top table and that decision placed us in the cantina side of the restaurant, which we were fine with. Our server was pleasant, fairly prompt, and attentive. He seemed to be well trained, which we appreciate. We had been told that a great appetizer was something called "The Hot Mess". Our server confirmed that opinion and we went with it. It was the star item of the night. A really good dish with a really unique name. I'd call it a "must order " for a Cactus appetizer. Their menu is uniquely varied, not your typical Mexican menu. Hamburgers, wedge salads, rice bowls, etc. But we wanted to try their Mexican, so we ordered the Cream Cheese and Cactus Chicken Enchilada and a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup (made in house). Our entree was good, not great. For our taste, it had too much cream cheese and not enough Mexican taste, lacking heat and spice. The soup was also good, not exceptional. So the rating is average for Cactus Modern Mexican and Cantina. It's worth a try, but our expectations were not met on the night we tried it. However, as with all experiences, it depends on what you order and your tastes, so we'd say, give it a try and see what you think. We'll likely try Cactus again.
N4261DMthomasd
Sometimes your expectations surprise you at a dining establishment. You might be surprised when a greasy spoon not-so-classy diner gives you an amazing meal. And then there are those times when your expectations are missed based on the venue, the ambiance, and the ownership. Cactus (by Venue) was just such an experience for us. We booked a table, using the ever-so-useful Open Table app, and were seated promptly upon our arrival. The exterior and interior are nicely designed. We chose a high-top table and that decision placed us in the cantina side of the restaurant, which we were fine with. Our server was pleasant, fairly prompt, and attentive. He seemed to be well trained, which we appreciate. We had been told that a great appetizer was something called “The Hot Mess”. Our server confirmed that opinion and we went with it. It was the star item of the night. A really good dish with a really unique name. I’d call it a “must order “ for a Cactus appetizer. Their menu is uniquely varied, not your typical Mexican menu. Hamburgers, wedge salads, rice bowls, etc. But we wanted to try their Mexican, so we ordered the Cream Cheese and Cactus Chicken Enchilada and a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup (made in house). Our entree was good, not great. For our taste, it had too much cream cheese and not enough Mexican taste, lacking heat and spice. The soup was also good, not exceptional. So the rating is average for Cactus Modern Mexican and Cantina. It’s worth a try, but our expectations were not met on the night we tried it. However, as with all experiences, it depends on what you order and your tastes, so we’d say, give it a try and see what you think. We’ll likely try Cactus again.
Sometimes your expectations surprise you at a dining establishment. You might be surprised when a greasy spoon not-so-classy diner gives you an amazing meal. And then there are those times when your expectations are missed based on the venue, the ambiance, and the ownership. Cactus (by Venue) was just such an experience for us. We booked a table, using the ever-so-useful Open Table app, and were seated promptly upon our arrival. The exterior and interior are nicely designed. We chose a high-top table and that decision placed us in the cantina side of the restaurant, which we were fine with. Our server was pleasant, fairly prompt, and attentive. He seemed to be well trained, which we appreciate. We had been told that a great appetizer was something called “The Hot Mess”. Our server confirmed that opinion and we went with it. It was the star item of the night. A really good dish with a really unique name. I'd call it a “must order “ for a Cactus appetizer. Their menu is uniquely varied, not your typical Mexican menu. Hamburgers, wedge salads, rice bowls, etc. But we wanted to try their Mexican, so we ordered the Cream Cheese and Cactus Chicken Enchilada and a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup (made in house). Our entree was good, not great. For our taste, it had too much cream cheese and not enough Mexican taste, lacking heat and spice. The soup was also good, not exceptional. So the rating is average for Cactus Modern Mexican and Cantina. It's worth a try, but our expectations were not met on the night we tried it. However, as with all experiences, it depends on what you order and your tastes, so we'd say, give it a try and see what you think. We'll likely try Cactus again.
Thaddeus Fonck
Jamie was an amazing server. We came in early afternoon on Monday. Her service was timely and attentive. She made excellent menus suggestions. She brought our appetizer and food quickly. It was all hot and very tasty. We will definitely come back.Parking: There is plenty of parking close to the door.
Itia Mouely
Stopped here while traveling because of the good reviews. I was not disappointed! Service was friendly and prompt. Food was brought out hot and shortly after ordering. The presentation of the food on the plate was appealing. I asked for a side of Diablo sauce, which was quite yummy to dip my chips in. Not as spicy as I had hoped for, but good nonetheless. I had the cream cheese chicken enchilada and it was filling. So glad I stopped in!
PamL
I would highly recommend dining at Cactus. The hot mess dip and chicken tortilla soup are outstanding. Happy hour. Prices are not very discounted... Maybe 50 cents off of your margarita. And watch out for some other prices. Some of the happy hour prices are higher than regular prices for their dips, etc. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stephanie
It is extremely loud. The restaurant needs to warn it's customers about music bingo. The bingo is taking place in the bar area but the noise level makes it difficult to hold a conversation. Also after the bingo was over the restaurant speakers were turned up. Again making it difficult to talk.
The waiter got the drink order wrong when my husband had asked for a pineapple margarita. We Couldn't get his attention. Then when we did he took a while to bring it back but fixed the problem.
Came here for dinner and was impressed with the overall experience. The establishment was clean and had two sections. One had a ton of tv's and was more of a sports bar vibe, while the other side was a bit more elegant and felt more like a date-night environment. Service was attentive and fairly quick. Was satisfied with my queso appetizer and burrito entree. Chips and salsa were provided for free and were brought a minute before our entree arrived. A great place to enjoy some Mexican food in LNK!
We stopped in for lunch and had a great experience. Jamie was our server, and she was excellent. She was very friendly, helpful, and even sent us home with some extra chips and salsa! The chef accommodated a special request and gave us a great meal. We will definitely come back
We've eaten here several times and the food is good, but it's becoming a theme that the service is just not what it used to be. While we've all learned to lower our expectations it makes for a frustrating experience when you see your waiter when she takes your order and then not again until you are given your bill. Empty water cups and cold food made for a sad dinner date with my husband. :( I think we'll take a break from this place and try again in a couple of years.
Great service! The best food around! Maximilliano is a fantastic server and an asset to the restaurant! Highly recommend to anyone!
Jaime was a wonderful waitress, kind and attentive. Though we did wait quite a while for our food and the cream cheese enchilada wasn't as good as I hoped. At least the waitress was a delight and the yummy cake made up for everything else.
We had a reservation for a party of 7 at 6:00. Showed up at 6 and was told it would be a 45 minute wait unless we would like to eat at the bar. Very frustrating when you made a reservation and assumed that meant you would be seated within 10 or so minutes of that. The service was wonderful, but we also waited for our food almost an hour after ordering.
For starters Cactus is usually pretty good during the lunch hour. This was a Friday evening at 5:30. We were sat on time. Service was so slow. Ordered the Buffalo chicken dip as an appetizer, it's a huge dish of shredded chicken loaded with cheese on top and it was cold! The cheese on top was melted, the cheese under it and the dip was cold and lacked any flavor. Ordered the cream cheese chicken enchilada - the same shredded chicken in the dip was in the enchilada, dry and no flavor. Partner ordered the black and bleu steak, it was okay, nothing to write home about. Overall it'll be a long while before we attempt this place again.
Sometimes your expectations surprise you at a dining establishment. You might be surprised when a greasy spoon not-so-classy diner gives you an amazing meal. And then there are those times when your expectations are missed based on the venue, the ambiance, and the ownership. Cactus (by Venue) was just such an experience for us. We booked a table, using the ever-so-useful Open Table app, and were seated promptly upon our arrival. The exterior and interior are nicely designed. We chose a high-top table and that decision placed us in the cantina side of the restaurant, which we were fine with. Our server was pleasant, fairly prompt, and attentive. He seemed to be well trained, which we appreciate. We had been told that a great appetizer was something called "The Hot Mess". Our server confirmed that opinion and we went with it. It was the star item of the night. A really good dish with a really unique name. I'd call it a "must order " for a Cactus appetizer. Their menu is uniquely varied, not your typical Mexican menu. Hamburgers, wedge salads, rice bowls, etc. But we wanted to try their Mexican, so we ordered the Cream Cheese and Cactus Chicken Enchilada and a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup (made in house). Our entree was good, not great. For our taste, it had too much cream cheese and not enough Mexican taste, lacking heat and spice. The soup was also good, not exceptional. So the rating is average for Cactus Modern Mexican and Cantina. It's worth a try, but our expectations were not met on the night we tried it. However, as with all experiences, it depends on what you order and your tastes, so we'd say, give it a try and see what you think. We'll likely try Cactus again.
Sometimes your expectations surprise you at a dining establishment. You might be surprised when a greasy spoon not-so-classy diner gives you an amazing meal. And then there are those times when your expectations are missed based on the venue, the ambiance, and the ownership. Cactus (by Venue) was just such an experience for us. We booked a table, using the ever-so-useful Open Table app, and were seated promptly upon our arrival. The exterior and interior are nicely designed. We chose a high-top table and that decision placed us in the cantina side of the restaurant, which we were fine with. Our server was pleasant, fairly prompt, and attentive. He seemed to be well trained, which we appreciate. We had been told that a great appetizer was something called “The Hot Mess”. Our server confirmed that opinion and we went with it. It was the star item of the night. A really good dish with a really unique name. I’d call it a “must order “ for a Cactus appetizer. Their menu is uniquely varied, not your typical Mexican menu. Hamburgers, wedge salads, rice bowls, etc. But we wanted to try their Mexican, so we ordered the Cream Cheese and Cactus Chicken Enchilada and a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup (made in house). Our entree was good, not great. For our taste, it had too much cream cheese and not enough Mexican taste, lacking heat and spice. The soup was also good, not exceptional. So the rating is average for Cactus Modern Mexican and Cantina. It’s worth a try, but our expectations were not met on the night we tried it. However, as with all experiences, it depends on what you order and your tastes, so we’d say, give it a try and see what you think. We’ll likely try Cactus again.
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Sometimes your expectations surprise you at a dining establishment. You might be surprised when a greasy spoon not-so-classy diner gives you an amazing meal. And then there are those times when your expectations are missed based on the venue, the ambiance, and the ownership. Cactus (by Venue) was just such an experience for us. We booked a table, using the ever-so-useful Open Table app, and were seated promptly upon our arrival. The exterior and interior are nicely designed. We chose a high-top table and that decision placed us in the cantina side of the restaurant, which we were fine with. Our server was pleasant, fairly prompt, and attentive. He seemed to be well trained, which we appreciate. We had been told that a great appetizer was something called “The Hot Mess”. Our server confirmed that opinion and we went with it. It was the star item of the night. A really good dish with a really unique name. I'd call it a “must order “ for a Cactus appetizer. Their menu is uniquely varied, not your typical Mexican menu. Hamburgers, wedge salads, rice bowls, etc. But we wanted to try their Mexican, so we ordered the Cream Cheese and Cactus Chicken Enchilada and a bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup (made in house). Our entree was good, not great. For our taste, it had too much cream cheese and not enough Mexican taste, lacking heat and spice. The soup was also good, not exceptional. So the rating is average for Cactus Modern Mexican and Cantina. It's worth a try, but our expectations were not met on the night we tried it. However, as with all experiences, it depends on what you order and your tastes, so we'd say, give it a try and see what you think. We'll likely try Cactus again.
Jamie was an amazing server. We came in early afternoon on Monday. Her service was timely and attentive. She made excellent menus suggestions. She brought our appetizer and food quickly. It was all hot and very tasty. We will definitely come back.Parking: There is plenty of parking close to the door.
Stopped here while traveling because of the good reviews. I was not disappointed! Service was friendly and prompt. Food was brought out hot and shortly after ordering. The presentation of the food on the plate was appealing. I asked for a side of Diablo sauce, which was quite yummy to dip my chips in. Not as spicy as I had hoped for, but good nonetheless. I had the cream cheese chicken enchilada and it was filling. So glad I stopped in!
I would highly recommend dining at Cactus. The hot mess dip and chicken tortilla soup are outstanding. Happy hour. Prices are not very discounted... Maybe 50 cents off of your margarita. And watch out for some other prices. Some of the happy hour prices are higher than regular prices for their dips, etc. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating.
It is extremely loud. The restaurant needs to warn it's customers about music bingo. The bingo is taking place in the bar area but the noise level makes it difficult to hold a conversation. Also after the bingo was over the restaurant speakers were turned up. Again making it difficult to talk.