It was the first time and it was the last, Very long service, the plates are not filled and it is expensive for what is on the plate, we were 5 adults and we all stopped at McDonald's for each eating a trio because we were all still hungry, very disappointed to have wasted my time in the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Cricket Mover
Great food, but our order took longer than normal.But it was worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Andrey Zhelkovsky
IDK what happened this time but the pirata cocktail that I always take at this place was not so great, the taste wasn't balanced. My wife's drink wasn't prepared well as well and when she told that to the waitress she started to convince us that this is okay, we returned it and asked to redo, food was so-so beef tacos were great but the chicken shrimp wasn't, chicken was overcooked and dry. We ended up with a 125$ bill without tips for two people. At the end this was great evening, will come back to El Cactus ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lurdes Macedo
We came here before the renovations & new menu which at that time the food & atmosphere was already good but I must say that you have outdone yourselves! The place looks even better; the colors & decorations are beautiful & relaxing along with the Mexican music in the background. We are transported to Mexico without leaving here! Your new menu is even more delicious & we like the new choices. We are for sure returning & bringing the family too! Wishing you a continued success! See you again!
food was great! we did a tasting menu on a Sunday and the favorite was the shrimp taco!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Tacos
Jambe-Noix J-rare
Personnel sympathique, ambiance chaleureuse et amicale. Excellent menu que l’on ne retrouve pas ailleurs.
Lisa DesRoches
Second time there and loved the experience! Food is authentic and so delicious. Prices are reasonable. Friendly service. Place is soo well decorated and quaint. Highly recommend ❤️
Delicious ! The menu changes according to the season. Beautiful interior and exterior decor. Pretty terrace in summer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos de Porc Effiloché, Tacos de Crevettes Panées
Stéphane Caron
As for the food, everything is very good and the service too. In terms of atmosphere, the only downsides were the music too loud in my opinion and the tables too close together, so much so that the waitresses had difficulty moving around. But all in all I highly recommend it, it feels like Mexico!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
BMoon
Overrated place! Very small! Everyone is cramped up; no real privacy for a date night. The food is so expensive for what it is, and the taste is very ordinary! They just take advantage of being the only taco place in Chateauguay, which is very disappointing!
The best restaurant in Châteauguay.Review changes January 2024: 2 star atmosphere and I remove 1 star...Unfortunately the renovations and change of decor are, in my opinion, a failure. The colorful atmosphere of the old decor is no longer! Made drab and very ordinary... disappointment during my visit when it reopened on January 25. But the food is still so good!!!I am changing my previous opinion: THE best Mexican restaurant!!! Great atmosphere a must!!Everything but everything is goodI just came back from Mexico and I would say it's better at El Cactus!!!!!Thanks to the new owners for keeping the concept!Parking: You can always park at Maison Le Pailleur, a stone's throw from the restaurant. In the evening, the Maison Le Pailleur site is available for parking.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jean Bergeron
Fine Mexican food
Capucine Batteur
What a pleasure to have a restaurant like this in the area! Everything was perfect, my only downside was the music in the carpet... We couldn't hear each other too much and as a result people spoke even louder - so a little tiring in the long run...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frédérique Lamothe
BEST RESTAURANT EVER!The owner has such a great attitude. So sweet to listen to.A person with a lot of humor.The food was excellent, the flank steak was excellent for inspirationSuper fast service.The delicious cocktailsThe employees are magnificent, the restaurant is simply worth the detour
It was the first time and it was the last, Very long service, the plates are not filled and it is expensive for what is on the plate, we were 5 adults and we all stopped at McDonald's for each eating a trio because we were all still hungry, very disappointed to have wasted my time in the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great food, but our order took longer than normal.But it was worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
IDK what happened this time but the pirata cocktail that I always take at this place was not so great, the taste wasn't balanced. My wife's drink wasn't prepared well as well and when she told that to the waitress she started to convince us that this is okay, we returned it and asked to redo, food was so-so beef tacos were great but the chicken shrimp wasn't, chicken was overcooked and dry. We ended up with a 125$ bill without tips for two people. At the end this was great evening, will come back to El Cactus ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
We came here before the renovations & new menu which at that time the food & atmosphere was already good but I must say that you have outdone yourselves! The place looks even better; the colors & decorations are beautiful & relaxing along with the Mexican music in the background. We are transported to Mexico without leaving here! Your new menu is even more delicious & we like the new choices. We are for sure returning & bringing the family too! Wishing you a continued success! See you again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus, Mixed Tacos, Shrimp Bacon
food was great! we did a tasting menu on a Sunday and the favorite was the shrimp taco!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Tacos
Personnel sympathique, ambiance chaleureuse et amicale. Excellent menu que l’on ne retrouve pas ailleurs.
Second time there and loved the experience! Food is authentic and so delicious. Prices are reasonable. Friendly service. Place is soo well decorated and quaint. Highly recommend ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole Traditional, Mixed Tacos, Chicken Quessedillas, Beef Tacos
Delicious ! The menu changes according to the season. Beautiful interior and exterior decor. Pretty terrace in summer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos de Porc Effiloché, Tacos de Crevettes Panées
As for the food, everything is very good and the service too. In terms of atmosphere, the only downsides were the music too loud in my opinion and the tables too close together, so much so that the waitresses had difficulty moving around. But all in all I highly recommend it, it feels like Mexico!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Overrated place! Very small! Everyone is cramped up; no real privacy for a date night. The food is so expensive for what it is, and the taste is very ordinary! They just take advantage of being the only taco place in Chateauguay, which is very disappointing!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
An institution in Chateauguay!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best restaurant in Châteauguay.Review changes January 2024: 2 star atmosphere and I remove 1 star...Unfortunately the renovations and change of decor are, in my opinion, a failure. The colorful atmosphere of the old decor is no longer! Made drab and very ordinary... disappointment during my visit when it reopened on January 25. But the food is still so good!!!I am changing my previous opinion: THE best Mexican restaurant!!! Great atmosphere a must!!Everything but everything is goodI just came back from Mexico and I would say it's better at El Cactus!!!!!Thanks to the new owners for keeping the concept!Parking: You can always park at Maison Le Pailleur, a stone's throw from the restaurant. In the evening, the Maison Le Pailleur site is available for parking.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fine Mexican food
What a pleasure to have a restaurant like this in the area! Everything was perfect, my only downside was the music in the carpet... We couldn't hear each other too much and as a result people spoke even louder - so a little tiring in the long run...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
BEST RESTAURANT EVER!The owner has such a great attitude. So sweet to listen to.A person with a lot of humor.The food was excellent, the flank steak was excellent for inspirationSuper fast service.The delicious cocktailsThe employees are magnificent, the restaurant is simply worth the detour
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5