The Cactus Mexican Restaurant

465 Phillip St, Waterloo
(519) 888-9599

Recent Reviews

Sh Kehoe

This busy and very authentic little Mexican restaurant was a delight to celebrate or anniversary. The food was absolutely spectacular and delicious as were the hosts. The atmosphere was very happy and bright and loved listening to that music in the background. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for real Mexican food. Yum!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephen Snudden

Decent food and low key. Possible to eat for under 30$ for two. Gluten free options.Dietary restrictions: Gluten friendly tacos, tostadas, and chips.

Javier Sosa

This is without a doubt the best mexican Restaurant in KW and Guelph area. I have tried all of them, I am sure what I am saying. this is 10000% pure mexican food, like if you were in Mexico, owned by Mexicans. If I could, I would eat here everyday haha.The tacos al pastor!!! uff the best of the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rich Kufske

Reasonably good food. Good price point.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Toni Sanelli

Amazing service, great food and great atmosphere. Good value as well. Will 100% be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dave Jaworsky

Huge choice of menu items, and specials on the board.Enchiladas Rohas were great, and so was the Chimi (not in photo). Items served very quickly at our Thursday lunch.

Kavitha R.

I don’t recommend the Enchiladas Rojas (didn’t enjoy the flavor is it) but the Guacamole was delicious. The restaurant is expensive I think. The drinks were good. Meat fajitas (beef) really tasty dish! The atmosphere inside is quite nice there’s Mexican/Latin-American music playing. Family-friendly and casual. Worth checking out if you are nearby :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Guacamole and Chips

Alvin Huynh

Best pepper sauces I've ever tasted. Please don't ever change the recipe for them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Skivée

Always busy. If you are craving Mexican, you need to come here. Food is delicious. Service is so so, as they don't have more then one server. Prices fare and lots of parking. Really nice family restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Nachos

J Perez

Great place for authentic Mexican restaurant experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Totto G

Delicious and fresh food, good prices, and friendly people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Josh Schmiedchen

Small space but so worth it. Food was great had carne asada and it was so good, had salad, rice, mashed potatoes and beans. Lots of good options on the menu and they do take out also. Prices are reasonable as well for the amount of food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada

Eddy Williams

First time here. We tried the tacos, nachos, and churros. Loved the flavors, highly recommend!

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Balazic

They're bad at service because they are great at cleaning colons.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Hugh McBratney

Probably the best Mexican food you can get in KW. The staff are always very friendly and the food is very high quality and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

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