Cactus South Lake Union

350 Terry Avenue North, Seattle
(206) 913-2250

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Apple Wood Smoked Chicken Flautas
Chicken Fried Chicken & Waffles
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla lg
Butternut Squash Enchiladas
Burrita Brisket Lenera Bowl
Hand-Made Guacamole & Chips
Tres Leches French Toast
The Brisket Burrito Lena
Nachos with Skirt Steak
Chipotle Mezcal Calamari

Menu

Brunch Entrees (Delivery)
Migas
House–made chorizo, basil scrambled eggs, serrano and tomato salsa, queso blanco, guacamole, warm corn tortillas, spicy brunch potatoes. Egg dishes don't travel well so please understand this won't arrive to your house in optimal condition. We believe other items will travel better.
Chorizo + Egg Skillet
Roasted brunch potatoes, three scrambled eggs, house–made chorizo, poblano chiles, white cheddar cheese, house salsa, avocado, flour tortillas. Unfortunately, we can't send the skillet! Egg dishes don't travel well so please understand this won't arrive to your house in optimal condition. We believe other items will travel better.
Tres Leches French Toast
Mexican bolillo bread, dark rum–caramelized bananas, 100% puremaple syrup.
Churro Waffle
Are you looking for something sweet? This is it! Cinnamon–sugar dusted waffle, coconut whipped cream, chipotle bacon.
Carne Asada + Egg
Salsa roja, over easy eggs, Cotija cheese, brunch potatoes, refried black beans, corn tortillas. Egg dishes don't travel well so please understand this won't arrive to your house in optimal condition. We believe other items will travel better.
Bacon Egg Quesadilla
Hash browns, Jack cheese, poblano chiles, over–easy eggs, New Mexico green chile sauce, chile de arbol salsa, cilantro. Egg dishes don't travel well so please understand this won't arrive to your house in optimal condition. We believe other items will travel better.
Huevos Rancheros.
Refried black beans, ranchero salsa, over–easy eggs, avocado, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese, crispy tortillas. Egg dishes don't travel well so please understand this won't arrive to your house in optimal condition. We believe other items will travel better.

Brunch Sides (Delivery)
Side Fresh Fruit
Side Green Chile Biscuits
House made Hatch green chile biscuits served with amber honey.
Side Regular Bacon
Applewood-smoked.
Side Spicy Potatoes
Side Chipotle Bacon
Sweet & spicy chipotle glazed bacon

Sliverware Options (Delivery)
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Cactus Entertaining Essentials (Delivery)
Famously Addictive Tex-Mex Queso
Entertaining Essentials: Upgrade to Larger Size! Get ready for a flavor explosion with our Famously Addictive Tex-Mex Queso. Our signature green chile-cheese dip is loaded with house-made chorizo, tangy red onion, and fresh cilantro. This party-sized serving will last for days, but we won't blame you if you can't resist the urge to finish it in one sitting. Just pop it in the microwave for a quick reheat and indulge. If you'd like to enjoy with our Fresh Fried Chips, please order those separately or, better yet, order the "Weekend Snack Pack"!
Grande Guacamole
Entertaining Essentials: Upgrade to Larger Size! Experience the ultimate guacamole indulgence with our Grande Guacamole. Made from perfectly ripe Hass avocados, our guacamole is a blend of tangy lime, fresh cilantro, fiery serrano chiles, and savory onion. Topped with pico de gallo, this large serving is perfect for sharing or devouring solo. If you'd like to enjoy with our Fresh Fried Chips, please order those separately or, better yet, order the "Weekend Snack Pack"!
Weekend Snack Pack
Elevate your weekend gatherings with our Weekend Snack Pack. Satisfy up to 8 hungry guests with our house-made guacamole, spicy house salsa, and crisp, freshly fried chips. And let's not forget about our unbeatable Tex-Mex Queso, with house-made chorizo and flavorful cilantro. With all your snacking needs taken care of, you can focus on spending quality time with your loved ones.
Nacho Grocery Store Salsa
Entertaining Essentials: Upgrade to Larger Size! Don't accept mediocre grocery store salsa when you can have the real deal. Our Nacho Grocery Store Salsa is made fresh daily inside our kitchens using only the finest ingredients. This large portion will last you all week, so you can enjoy a healthy and flavorful snack anytime. If you'd like to enjoy with our Fresh Fried Chips, please order those separately or, better yet, order the "Weekend Snack Pack"!

Non-Alcoholic Beverages Delivery
Mexican Lemonade
A favorite for 30 years. Lemon, sparkling water, cilantro and jalapeño chile.
Strawberry-Tamarind Lemonade
Fresh squeezed lemonade, tamarind and strawberries.
Spicy Mango Agua Fresca
Refreshing with agave, lime, mint and sparkling water.
Topo Chico Sparkling Water

Appetizers (Delivery)
Chips (Only)
This is only for chips. If you want guacamole or salsa, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
Tex Mex Queso
Green chile–cheese dip, housemade chorizo, red onion, cilantro, tortilla chips.
Salsa (Only)
This is only for salsa. If you want guacamole or chips, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla (small)
Bacon, poblano chile rajas, jack cheese, buttermilk crema, green onions, charred tomato salsa. NOTE: A larger version of this is avaialble under the "Entree" section.
Traditional Guacamole
Crushed Hass avocados, cilantro, lime, onion and serrano chiles. Comes with our house made chips and fresh salsa casera.
Nachos
Queso blanco, roasted corn, black olives, jalapeños, pico de gallo, charred tomato salsa, buttermilk crema, guacamole.OPTIONAL ADDITIONSGrilled Chicken 5.5 ★ Housemade Chorizo 5.5 ★ Skirt Steak* 8.5Note: We don't feel like Nachos are a great item for take out. We believe they degrade quickly over time and suggest you don't order them. However, we get it, you want what you want so we have made them available online for you to make the decision yourself.
Guacamole (Only)
This is only guacamole. If you want chips or salsa, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
Roasted Corn Quesadilla (Small)
Cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, Jack and white cheddar cheeses, buttermilkcrema, tomatillo salsa. NOTE: A larger version of this is avaialble under the "Entree" section.
Cheese Quesadilla (Large)
With guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream.
Navajo Fry Bread
With whipped cinnamon agave butter.
Spicy Ahi Tacos
Three tacos with spicy Baja "poke," red onion, smoked fresno aïoli, avocado, crisp corn tortilla.
Camarones D' El Diablo
Crispy prawns, spicy diablo sauce, cilantro-lime slaw, mango–pineapple mojo.
Austin Style Guacamole
The best of both worlds. Ourtraditional guacamole smotheredin green-chile queso and toppedwith pico de gallo. Comes with our house made chips and fresh salsa casera.
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
Herbed goat cheese, buttermilk crema.
Cheese Quesadilla (Small)
Our most simple dish--tortilla and chese.
Carlito's Way Guacamole
Cactus guacamole, with smokedbacon, poblano chiles, charredtomato salsa, and topped withcotija cheese. Comes with our house made chips and fresh salsa casera.
Vegetable Crudite
Seasonal vegetable crudité withfresh lime and chile-lime sea saltgo great with guacamole!
Salsa Órale!
Salsa Órale is our very own chile habanero hot sauce that we serve in all of our restaurants. You can now have this delicious all natural hot sauce at home where we love it on eggs, steak, or, especially, on Taco Tuesday.

Salads and Soup (Delivery)
Spiced Caesar Small
Romaine hearts, spicy cotija croutons, black beans, roasted corn, smoky Caesar dressing.
Spiced Caesar Large
The large version. Romaine hearts, spicy cotija croutons, black beans, roasted corn, smoky Caesar dressing.
Southwest Chopped Salad (Small)
The small version. Romaine hearts, smoked chicken, bacon, red pepper, radish, olives, panelacheese, garbanzo beans, pico de gallo, pepitas, cotija cheese,chipotle–balsamic vinaigrette.
Southwest Chopped Salad (Large)
Romaine hearts, smoked chicken, bacon, red pepper, radish, olives, panelacheese, garbanzo beans, pico de gallo, pepitas, cotija cheese,chipotle–balsamic vinaigrette.
Skirt Steak Salad
Grilled St. Helens skirt steak, mixed greens, bacon, pico degallo, red onion escabeche, avocado, Point Reyes FarmsteadBlue Cheese, chipotle–balsamic vinaigrette.
Bowl of Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, ancho chiles and fire–roasted tomatoes, with fresh avocado, chopped cilantro, blue corn tortilla strips.Bowl served with fresh housemade corn masa sopes.
Cup of Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, ancho chiles and fire–roasted tomatoes, with fresh avocado, chopped cilantro, blue corn tortilla strips.
Cup of Green Chile Soup
Hatch green chiles, tomatoes, buttermilk crema, cilantro.
Casa Salad
Mixed greens, verduras escabeche, roasted pumpkin seeds, coriander pasilla vinaigrette.
Bowl of Green Chile Soup
Hatch green chiles, tomatoes, buttermilk crema, cilantro.
Cup of Corn Soup
Poblano & Anaheim chiles, micro radish.We charge 20% more for items on ALL third party delivery sites to cover the commission they charge us. If you want to avoid this premium, we invite you to order for delivery or take-out at www.CactusRestaurants.com.
Prawn & Melon Salad
Chipotle prawns, arugula, pea vines, serrano ham, snap peas, Yumi watermelon, cantaloupe, panela cheese, ginger-lime dressing, crouton dust, cotija cheese.We charge 20% more for items on ALL third-party delivery sites to cover the commission they charge us. If you want to avoid this premium, we invite you to order for delivery or take-out at www.CactusRestaurants.com.
Bowl of Corn Soup
Poblano & Anaheim chiles, micro radish, served with fresh housmade corn masa sopes.We charge 20% more for items on ALL third party delivery sites to cover the commission they charge us. If you want to avoid this premium, we invite you to order for delivery or take-out at www.CactusRestaurants.com.

Entrees (Delivery)
Carne Asada
St. Helens skirt steak, spicy ancho chile salsa, chile–lime corn, refried black beans, queso blanco, grilled knob onion, housemade corn tortillas.
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken breast, chorizo gravy, spicy baby red jacket potato mashers, pico de gallo.
Sonoran Spa Chicken
Grilled chicken breast and portobello mushroom, sautéedspinach, vegetable escabeche, cotija cheese, pepitas,sunshine mojo and lime chimichurri.
Baja Tuna Poke Bowl
Spicy ahi poke, coconut lime rice, watermelon radish, mangos, onion escabeche, smoked Fresno aioli, avocado, corn salsa.We charge 20% more for items on ALL third-party delivery sites to cover the commission they charge us. If you want to avoid this premium, we invite you to order for delivery or take-out at www.CactusRestaurants.com.
Dungeness Crab Tamales
Dungeness crab, Snow crab, sweet corn tamales, sherry-tomatillo cream sauce, avocado, mixed baby heirloom tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette, micro cilantro.We charge 20% more for items on ALL third-party delivery sites to cover the commission they charge us. If you want to avoid this premium, we invite you to order for delivery or take-out at www.CactusRestaurants.com.

Tacos (Delivery)
1 Taco Brisket
Apple-wood smoked brisket, cascabel salsa, jack cheese, red onion escabeche, cilantro.
1 Taco Baja Fish
Crispy market fresh fish, coriander-pasilla slaw, pico de gallo, buttermilk crema.
Camarones Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas-hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We'd be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request.Crispy prawns, spicy diablo sauce, ginger and mango slaw, cilantro, buttermilk crema.
Smoked Brisket Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas-hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We'd be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request.Applewood-smoked brisket, cascabel salsa, jack cheese, red onion escabeche, cilantro.
1 Taco Ancho Chicken
Ancho chile marinated chicken breast, charred tomato salsa, jack cheese, cotija cheese, guacamole, cilantro.
1 Taco Camarones
Crispy prawns, spicy diablo sauce, ginger and mango slaw, cilantro, buttermilk crema.
Baja Fish Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas-hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We'd be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request.Crispy market fresh fish, coriander–pasilla slaw, pico de gallo, buttermilk crema.
Ancho Chicken Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas-hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We'd be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request.Ancho chile marinated chicken breast, charred tomato salsa, jack cheese, guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro.
Jackfruit Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas-hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We'd be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request.Spicy jackfruit tinga, avocado, red onion escabeche, cotija cheese, cilantro.
1 Taco Jackfruit
Spicy jackfruit tinga, avocado, red onion escabeche, cotija cheese, cilantro.

Enchiladas (Delivery)
Green Enchilada
Blue corn tortillas, shredded chicken, jack cheese, tomatillo salsa, sour cream.
Squash Enchilada
Crisp white corn tortillas, jack cheese, goat cheese, sautéed spinach, roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions,mole rojo, guacamole.
Chimayo Enchilada
Blue corn tortillas, chicken, housemade chorizo, spicy green chile sauce, jack cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo.
Seafood Enchilada
Pacific snapper, prawns, bay scallops, blue corn tortillas, jack cheese, sherry–tomatillo cream sauce, blistered corn salsa, charred tomato salsa.

Chimichangas (Delivery)
Chicken Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, all natural shredded chicken (thigh), jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
Brisket Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, applewood smoked brisket, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
Steak Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, grilled skirt steak, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
Jackfruit Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, spicy jackfruit tinga, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
Chorizo Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, housemade chorizo, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.

Burrita Lenera (Delivery)
Burrita Brisket Lenera
While we offer other types of Burritas, this one is the undisputed guest favorite. Applewood smoked brisket, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Chicken Lenera
Shredded braised all-natural chicken (thigh), jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Chicken Bowl
Shredded braised all-natural chicken (thigh), shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Brisket Lenera Bowl
Applewood smoked brisket, shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema
Burrita Steak Bowl
Skirt Steak, shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Vegetable Bowl
Vegetable escabeche, romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Vegetable Lenera
Vegetable escabeche, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Steak Lenera
Skirt steak, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Seafood Bowl
Pacific snapper, prawns, bay scallops, shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Chorizo Lenera
Housemade chorizo, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
Burrita Chorizo Bowl
Housemade chorizo, shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.

Fajitas (Delivery)
Chicken Fajitas
All natural grilled chicken breast served with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, caramelized onions, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
Combination Fajitas
Your choice of All Natural grilled Chicken Breast, Hormone Free Skirt Steak, Cilantro Lime Prawns, or Grilled Portobello served with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, caramelized onions, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
Steak Fajitas
All natural, hormone free skirt steak served with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, caramelized onions, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
Portobello Fajitas
Marinated & grilled portobello mushrooms served with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, vegetable escabeche, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
Prawn Fajitas
Marinated grilled prawns served with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, vegetable escabeche, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.

Vegetable/Fruit (Delivery)
Side Large Pico de Gallo
Side Fresh Fruit
Side 1/2 Sliced Avocado
Side Vegetable Crudite
Seasonal vegetable crudité withfresh lime and chile-lime sea saltgo great with guacamole!

Other Sides (Delivery)
Side Rice & Beans
Side Large Sour Cream
Side Flour Tortillas
Side Rice
Side Corn Tortillas
Housemade
Side Black Beans

Kids Food (Delivery)
Kids Chicken Flautas
Chicken and tortilla fried and served withguacamole and sour cream.
Kids Rice & Beans
Kids Brisket Flautas
Brisket and tortilla fried and served withguacamole and sour cream.
Kids Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, melted cheese.
Kids Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, shredded all natural chicken thigh and melted cheese.
Kids Brisket Nachos
Housemade chips and melty cheese with smoked brisket. That's it.
Kids Burrito
Burrito with cheese and black beans.
Kids Brisket Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, smoked brisket, melted cheese.
Kids Chicken Nachos
Housemade chips and melty cheese with shredded all natural chiken thigh. That's it. (Pictured is the brisket version)
Kids Nachos
Housemade chips and melty cheese with smoked brisket. That's it.
Kids Chicken Burrito
Burrito with cheese, shredded all natural chicken thigh and black beans.
Kids Steak Taco
Kids Brisket Burrito
Burrito with cheese, smoked brisket and black beans.
Kids Fish Taco
Kid taco with cheese, cripy Pacific Snapper, and shredded lettuce.
Kids Side of Rice
Kids Brisket Taco
Kid taco with cheese, smoked brisket and shredded lettuce.
Kids Chicken Taco
Kid taco with cheese, chicken and shredded lettuce.
Kids Corn Tortillas
Kids Flour Tortillas
Kids Side of Beans
Just plain 'ol black beans.
Side 1/2 Sliced Avocado

Desserts (Delivery)
Three Milk Cuban Flan
This flan is so good it comes with a moneyback guarantee.

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Recent Reviews

I think this is my favorite Mexican spot in town. The service and vibe is always excellent. And the smoked chicken flautas is one of my favorite dishes in all of Seattle. My go to any time someone is feeling like Mexican food.
October 2026
Excellent food and service, Hanna went on beyond to make us feel welcome, first time in Seattle and so far we’ve had an amazing experience. Highly recommending Cactus Restaurant for a high-cuisine experience.
September 2026
This was a great find! The food was incredible (nachos, ancho chicken tacos, and the most amazing guacamole and salsa. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The hospitality was a key feature. The manager went out of his way to talk with us and thank us for visiting Seattle. Must stop spot
September 2026

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Cactus South Lake Union

350 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 913-2250