Authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Maplewood on one of their side streets near a parking lot. I have never seen a lot of people dine in at Cactus Charly, so not sure if there are more take out orders than indoor patrons. The restaurant is very colorful with painted walls and furniture depicting Mexican events. The wait staff is somewhat friendly and they are BYOB. They have a nice selection of food items, but it's a hit or miss if the food is good or not. I once got food poisoning here and when I called the restaurant to inform them, they didn't say anything about it. I think it was the bad sour cream. If you order food to go, it's usually ready within 40 minutes.
janievoyageur
All 3 of us loved our meals in this colorful, little restaurant. The menu offered lots of choices, the portions were very generous, and the server was considerate. Would go back!
Monica Puri Bangia
Delicious chips and salsa. My favorite are the chorizo tacos. It's our go to place as it's easy to get in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Taco
jowosie
the beef gave me food poisoning, and whenever i order takeout the food is really wet and bland
Food: 2
Gabrielle Porras
The BEST and most authentic Mexican in our area. Everything on their menu is delicious but some of my favorites include the guacamole, crabmeat enchiladas and anything with their mole poblano sauce. Portions are great for take out and dine in and everything is always made fresh. Their tres leches is a MUST TRY and the only one I will eat other than my mother's. I cannot recommend this place enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos and Guacamole with Chips, Enchiladas, Fajita, Pollo En Mole Verde
Ezra B
Always delicious. Have a big mug of horchata.
Parking: Municipal parking lot across the street, sometimes full at peak times but usually lots of room.
Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs to get in, unfortunately for accessibility. In good weather you can probably eat at a table out front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas
howard spitzer
What a lovely place to eat with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stacy franco
Food has NO TASTE. NO SEASONING. Chicken tacos was white… like they boiled the chicken. fish tacos had no taste. The beans are refried beans which should be specified when ordering. Never again!!!!
About 8 years ago 2 friends and I got food poisoned here, never came back again until today. We made a decision to give it another chance but unfortunately this was an ugly experience again as the food tasted horrible. I believe my food tasted bad because meat and veggies are rotten. We won’t be coming here, never again. Food is much better on Toro Loco Mexican food in South Orange.
Been going to Cactus Charlie’s for a long time. Food is great as is the decor and service. Great Tex Mex.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Astelina Enright-howlett
Good place looks cool fast the food came stuffed my taco with chicken cool painting and nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Samuel Cabrera
The tacos are not that good, Like they only heat the tortillas with a microwave, nothing to do with Mexican tacos,
Mike G
Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere! Not from the area but went here on a whim after trekking South Mountain/Hemlock Falls with my sister, and was not disappointed.Ordered the Nachos with Shredded Chicken and the Enchiladas De Cangrejo, and loved every bite! And they even have the Mexican Coke with cane sugar.Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area!
Authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Maplewood on one of their side streets near a parking lot. I have never seen a lot of people dine in at Cactus Charly, so not sure if there are more take out orders than indoor patrons. The restaurant is very colorful with painted walls and furniture depicting Mexican events. The wait staff is somewhat friendly and they are BYOB. They have a nice selection of food items, but it's a hit or miss if the food is good or not. I once got food poisoning here and when I called the restaurant to inform them, they didn't say anything about it. I think it was the bad sour cream. If you order food to go, it's usually ready within 40 minutes.
All 3 of us loved our meals in this colorful, little restaurant. The menu offered lots of choices, the portions were very generous, and the server was considerate. Would go back!
Delicious chips and salsa. My favorite are the chorizo tacos. It's our go to place as it's easy to get in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Taco
the beef gave me food poisoning, and whenever i order takeout the food is really wet and bland
Food: 2
The BEST and most authentic Mexican in our area. Everything on their menu is delicious but some of my favorites include the guacamole, crabmeat enchiladas and anything with their mole poblano sauce. Portions are great for take out and dine in and everything is always made fresh. Their tres leches is a MUST TRY and the only one I will eat other than my mother's. I cannot recommend this place enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tacos and Guacamole with Chips, Enchiladas, Fajita, Pollo En Mole Verde
Always delicious. Have a big mug of horchata.
Parking: Municipal parking lot across the street, sometimes full at peak times but usually lots of room.
Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs to get in, unfortunately for accessibility. In good weather you can probably eat at a table out front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas
What a lovely place to eat with friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food has NO TASTE. NO SEASONING. Chicken tacos was white… like they boiled the chicken. fish tacos had no taste. The beans are refried beans which should be specified when ordering. Never again!!!!
Food: 1
Great food,atmosphere and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco, Enchiladas Cactus Charly
About 8 years ago 2 friends and I got food poisoned here, never came back again until today. We made a decision to give it another chance but unfortunately this was an ugly experience again as the food tasted horrible. I believe my food tasted bad because meat and veggies are rotten.
We won’t be coming here, never again.
Food is much better on Toro Loco Mexican food in South Orange.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
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Been going to Cactus Charlie’s for a long time. Food is great as is the decor and service. Great Tex Mex.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good place looks cool fast the food came stuffed my taco with chicken cool painting and nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The tacos are not that good,
Like they only heat the tortillas with a microwave, nothing to do with Mexican tacos,
Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere! Not from the area but went here on a whim after trekking South Mountain/Hemlock Falls with my sister, and was not disappointed.Ordered the Nachos with Shredded Chicken and the Enchiladas De Cangrejo, and loved every bite! And they even have the Mexican Coke with cane sugar.Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Enchiladas
Very good!
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