El Cactus Mexican Restaurant Menu

4.8
(150+ Reviews)
$Mexican
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Aguas Frescas

      Agua preparada con sabores naturales,
      $6.00
    • Milanesa de Bistec / Breaded Beef

      Crispy breaded beef, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and creamy avocado spread in a soft sandwich roll.
      $13.00
    • Tostadas de tinga, bistec o pollo - corn tostadas with steak or chiken

      Crispy tostada topped with choice of tinga (shredded chicken), bistec (beef steak), pollo (chicken), or camaron (shrimp), served with traditional garnishes.
      $5.00
    • Pollo / Chicken

      Three chicken tacos served on soft corn tortillas, typically including cilantro, onions, and salsa.
      $12.00
    • bistec / Steak

      Grilled steak served on corn tortillas, garnished with onions and cilantro.
      $15.00
    • Enchiladas verdes,

      Enchiladas verdes : green sause
      $15.00
    • Carnitas / Fried pork

      Three soft corn tortillas filled with tender fried pork, typically includes cilantro, onions, and a traditional salsa verde.
      $14.00
    • Al Pastor / Pineapple with pork

      Marinated pork and fresh pineapple are served on soft corn tortillas, garnished with cilantro and onions.
      $15.00
    • Milanesa de Pollo / Chicken Cutlet

      Breaded chicken cutlet served in a torta with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeños, and Oaxaca cheese.
      $13.00
    • Sopes con bistec - sopes with steak

      Sope base topped with choice of cecina, pollo, bistec, carnitas, or suadero, custom layered with traditional garnishes.
      $5.00
  • fajitas

    cebolla, chile morron condimentos
    • fajitas con pollo

      Grilled chicken, onions, and bell peppers, typically served in a sizzling skillet.
      $17.00
    • fajitas con bistec

      Sliced steak sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
      $19.00
    • fajitas con camaron

      Grilled shrimp typically served with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and tortillas.
      $21.00
    • fajitas mixtas pollo, bistec y camaron

      Grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp, typically served with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
      $23.00
  • Burritos

    arroz, frijol, queso, crema
    • burrito con pollo

      Grilled chicken, rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
      $13.00
    • burrito con bistec

      Grilled steak, rice, black beans, cheese, Mexican sour cream, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $14.00
    • burrito con camaron

      Grilled shrimp burrito with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and Mexican salsa.
      $15.00
    • Chimichanga (bistec o pollo) steak or chicken

      2 pieces made with flour tortillas and meat of your choice. Served with salad, green salsa, and sour cream.
      $16.00
  • Desayunos / Breakfast

    Servido con papas caseras y pan tostado. / Served with home fries & toast.
    • Huevos a la Mexicana / Eggs Mexican Style

      Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños, embodying traditional Mexican flavors.
      $12.00
    • Huevos con Chorizo / Mexican Sausage with Eggs

      Scrambled eggs combined with spicy Mexican chorizo, typically served with beans and tortillas.
      $12.00
    • Huevos con Jamón / Ham & Eggs

      Scrambled eggs with diced ham, served with refried black beans, a roasted green chili, and a side of tortillas.
      $12.00
    • Huevos con Salchicha / Sausage & Eggs

      Scrambled eggs typically served with slices of sausage, often accompanied by beans and tortillas.
      $12.00
    • Huevos Rancheros / Ranch Style Eggs

      Two fried eggs topped with tomato-chili sauce, served with refried beans, Mexican rice, and warm tortillas.
      $12.00
    • Huevos en Salsa Roja o Verde / Eggs with Red or Green Sauce

      Eggs topped with choice of red or green salsa, served with sides.
      $12.00
    • Huevos Estrellados / Sunny Side Eggs

      Sunny side eggs, often accompanied by refried beans, cheese, slices of avocado, and handmade tortillas, providing a traditional Mexican breakfast experience.
      $12.00
    • Huevos Revueltos / Scrambled Eggs

      Scrambled eggs, typically prepared with a mix of tomatoes and onions, reflecting common ingredients in Mexican cuisine.
      $12.00
    • Huevos con Nopales / Cactus & Eggs

      Scrambled eggs mixed with sautéed cactus, often accompanied by onions and tomatoes.
      $12.00
    • Omelette Occidental / Western Omelette

      An omelette filled with ham, bell peppers, and onions, reflecting traditional Western flavors.
      $12.00
    • Panqueques / Pancakes

      Fluffy pancakes topped with syrup and a whole strawberry, accompanied by sliced strawberries.
      $10.00
  • Tortas / Mexican Hot Sandwich

    Servido con lechuga, tomate, cebolla, mayonesa, aguacate, frijoles, jalapeño, queso Oaxaca. / Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, avocado, beans, jalapeño, Oaxaca cheese.
    • Milanesa de Pollo / Chicken Cutlet

      Breaded chicken cutlet served in a torta with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeños, and Oaxaca cheese.
      $13.00
    • Milanesa de Bistec / Breaded Beef

      Crispy breaded beef, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and creamy avocado spread in a soft sandwich roll.
      $13.00
    • Bistec / Steak

      Grilled steak on a toasted Mexican roll, typically includes mayonnaise, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeños, and Oaxaca cheese.
      $12.00
    • Pollo / Chicken

      Torta de pollo typically includes grilled or shredded chicken, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, and cheese on a Mexican style bread.
      $11.00
    • Cecina / Salted Beef

      Salted beef on Mexican bread, typically includes lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, jalapeños, Oaxaca cheese, and mayonnaise.
      $13.00
    • Cubana / Cuban

      A torta cubana typically consists of a hearty combination of breaded beef or pork, ham, various sausages, and may include cheese, avocado, and jalapeños, all nestled within a toasted bun.
      $16.00
    • Salchicha / Sausage

      Mexican sausage torta typically includes beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado, mayo, and cheese on a toasted bread.
      $11.00
    • Jamón / Ham

      Torta de jamón is served with ham, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, and refried beans on a traditional Mexican bread.
      $11.00
    • Chorizo / Mexican Sausage

      Torta with Mexican sausage, typically includes refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, jalapeños, and mayonnaise on a toasted bread.
      $13.00
    • Norteña / Northern

      Torta Norteña typically includes a combination of meats such as steak and chorizo, accented with ingredients like avocado, cheese, and jalapeños, all served on a Mexican bread roll.
      $14.00
    • Hawaiana / Hawaiian

      Ham and pineapple are paired with cheese, typically garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a torta bread.
      $13.00
    • Pambazo

      Telera bread soaked in guajillo pepper sauce, filled with a mix of chorizo and potatoes, typically includes lettuce, sour cream, and queso fresco.
      $11.00
  • Tacos (3 pz)

    • bistec / Steak

      Grilled steak served on corn tortillas, garnished with onions and cilantro.
      $15.00
    • Pollo / Chicken

      Three chicken tacos served on soft corn tortillas, typically including cilantro, onions, and salsa.
      $12.00
    • Suadero / Beef

      Thinly sliced beef brisket, typically slow-cooked, served on corn tortillas, and garnished with cilantro and onions.
      $18.00
    • Carnitas / Fried pork

      Three soft corn tortillas filled with tender fried pork, typically includes cilantro, onions, and a traditional salsa verde.
      $14.00
    • Cecina/ Salted Beef

      Soft corn tortillas filled with thinly sliced salted beef, typically garnished with cilantro and diced onions.
      $15.00
    • Cueritos/ pork Skin

      Cueritos tacos feature tender pork skin, nestled in soft corn tortillas, typically includes cilantro, onions, and a hint of lime, complemented by salsa.
      $12.00
    • Chorizo / Mexican Sausage

      Mexican sausage tacos served on soft corn tortillas, typically includes onions and cilantro.
      $12.00
    • Carne Enchilada/ Spicy Pork

      Three soft corn tortillas filled with spicy pork, typically garnished with cilantro and chopped onions.
      $12.00
    • Al Pastor / Pineapple with pork

      Marinated pork and fresh pineapple are served on soft corn tortillas, garnished with cilantro and onions.
      $15.00
    • Oreja / Pork hear

      Three tacos filled with tender strips of pork ear, typically includes cilantro, onions, and a squeeze of lime, served on soft corn tortillas.
      $12.00
    • Barbacoa/ Goat

      Three tacos filled with tender goat meat, typically served on soft corn tortillas and garnished with onions and cilantro.
      $18.00
    • Maciza/ Solid Meat Pork

      Three tacos featuring solid meat pork, typically accompanied by cilantro and onions, served on soft corn tortillas.
      $12.00
    • Azteca

      Steak tacos accompanied by nopales (prickly pear cactus) and quesillo (Oaxacan cheese), typically served on corn tortillas with onions and cilantro.
      $16.00
    • Camaron / Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp served in soft corn tortillas, typically includes cilantro, onions, and a tangy salsa.
      $16.00
    • Lengua `tonge

      Three soft corn tortillas filled with tender beef tongue, typically accompanied by onions and cilantro.
      $18.00
    • Tacos de birria con consome

      Tacos con tortillas hechas a mano
      $20.00
    • Buche

      Buche tacos: Soft corn tortillas with pork stomach, typically garnished with onions and cilantro.
      $18.00
    • Taco crispy

      5 pieces crispy tocos with steak or chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo and shredded cheese
      $20.00
  • Quesadillas

    • bistec / Steak

      Grilled steak and melted cheese encased in a flour tortilla, typically accompanied by pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Pollo / Chicken

      Succulent chicken encased in a crispy, golden quesadilla.
      $12.00
    • Chorizo con papa/ Potato & Mex. Sausage

      Corn or flour tortilla filled with a savory mix of chorizo and diced potatoes, typically includes melted cheese and a touch of sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Cheese / Queso

      Flour tortilla filled with a blend of melted cheeses, typically Monterrey Jack and Cheddar.
      $12.00
    • Flor de Calabaza/ Pumpkin Flower

      Corn tortilla filled with delicate pumpkin flower, typically includes a blend of cheeses and may be accented with onions or epazote for added flavor.
      $14.00
    • Tinga/ Seasoned Chicken

      Shredded chicken seasoned with a tinga sauce, often including tomatoes, onions, and chipotle peppers, encased in a flour tortilla with melted cheese.
      $14.00
    • Huitlacoche / Mushroom Corn

      Handmade corn tortilla filled with huitlacoche, also known as Mexican corn truffle, and cheese, typically accompanied by lettuce and sour cream.
      $14.00
    • Carnitas / Fried pork

      Tender fried pork and melted cheese encased in a golden, grilled flour tortilla, typically includes a touch of salsa for added flavor.
      $14.00
    • Suadero / Beef

      Tender suadero (beef brisket) paired with melted cheese, typically includes onions and cilantro, encased in a homemade corn tortilla.
      $15.00
    • Carne al pastor con pina -spicy pork with pineapple

      Marinated spicy pork and pineapple encased in a flour tortilla with melted cheese, typically garnished with onions and cilantro.
      $16.00
    • Jamon / Ham

      A quesadilla featuring thinly sliced ham and melted cheese, encased in a folded flour tortilla.
      $12.00
    • Cecina/ Salted Beef

      Salted beef nestled in a soft tortilla, typically includes Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Camaron / Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp quesadilla with melted cheese, shredded lettuce, and a side of green and orange salsa.
      $16.00
    • Quesabirria

      Quesabirria: Corn tortilla with melted cheese, slow-cooked beef birria, onions, cilantro, and a side of consomé broth.
      $20.00
    • Champin̈ones [ mushroom]

      Quesadilla filled with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and green peppers, typically topped with pico de gallo, lettuce, and cheese.
      $16.00
  • Sopas/ Soup

    • Pozole

      Traditional Mexican soup made with hominy, tender meat, and a rich flavorful broth.
      $17.00
    • Pancita

      Beef tripe soup, simmered with a blend of Mexican spices, typically accompanied by cilantro and onion for garnishing.
      $17.00
    • Caldo de Res

      Traditional Mexican beef soup with vegetables and herbs, perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal.
      $17.00
  • Sopes

    • Sopes con bistec - sopes with steak

      Sope base topped with choice of cecina, pollo, bistec, carnitas, or suadero, custom layered with traditional garnishes.
      $5.00
    • Sopes con cecina - sopes with salteed beef

      3 pz
      $5.00
    • sopes con pollo - sopes with chicken

      Handmade thick tortillas topped with refried beans, shredded chicken, lettuce, sour cream, and queso fresco, typically garnished with tomato and avocado.
      $5.00
  • Huaraches

    • Huaraches con pollo o carnitas- huraraches with chicken or pork

      Handcrafted huaraches, served with your choice of pollo, bistec, carne enchilada, regular, cecina, or suadero.
      $18.00
    • Huaraches con bistec o cecina- Huareches with steak or salteed beef

      Handmade corn huarache topped with grilled steak or salted beef, typically includes beans, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream, garnished with fresh onions and cilantro.
      $20.00
  • Tostadas

    • Tostadas de tinga, bistec o pollo - corn tostadas with steak or chiken

      Crispy tostada topped with choice of tinga (shredded chicken), bistec (beef steak), pollo (chicken), or camaron (shrimp), served with traditional garnishes.
      $5.00
    • tostada de camaron - corn tostada with shrip

      Corn tostada topped with shrimp, typically includes pico de gallo, cucumber, and avocado slices.
      $6.00
  • Tacos dorados

    • Tacos dorados con queso crispy tacos with cheese

      Crispy taco
      $12.00
    • Tacos dorado con Pollo crispy Taco with chicken

      Chicken taco
      $12.00
    • Taco dorado con papas. Crispy Taco whit potato

      Crispy corn tortilla filled with mashed potatoes, typically topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese.
      $12.00
  • Enchiladas

    • Enchiladas verdes,

      Enchiladas verdes : green sause
      $15.00
    • enchiladas con bistec- enchiladas with steak

      Steak enchiladas wrapped in corn tortillas, typically includes cheese and is smothered in a traditional red sauce.
      $18.00
    • Enchiladas de mole

      Enchiladas with mole, made with pasilla chili, ancho chili and spices
      $17.00
    • Enchilada suiza

      Stuffed with chicken, topped with green tomatillo sauce, melted cheese, and sour cream.
      $15.00
  • Chilaquiles

    • Chilaquiles regulares

      Chilaquiles plain. Served with thinly cut tortillas, salsa, cheese, and cream.
      $13.00
    • chilaquiles con huevo

      Corn tortilla chips sautéed in salsa, typically includes cheese, sour cream, and topped with selected meat.
      $16.00
    • chilaquiles con huevo y carne

      Corn tortilla chips, typically simmered in red or green salsa, accompanied by eggs and a variety of meat options.
      $20.00
  • Carne por libra

    • Carne de chivo barbacoa

      Carne por Libra: Choice of carnitas, suadero, al pastor, bistec, or carne enchilada.
      $23.00
    • carnitas, pastor, enchilada

      limones, salsa y cebolla
      $21.00
    • Suadero

      Slow-cooked beef in its own juices, typically served with cilantro, onions, cucumbers, lemons, sauces, and tortillas.
      $23.00
  • Drinks

    • Aguas Frescas

      Agua preparada con sabores naturales,
      $6.00
    • Refrescos coca cola. jarritos, sidral,

      Selection of sodas including CocaCola, Sprite, traditional Jarritos, Sidral, Sangria, and Agua.
      $3.00
  • Platillos /Platters

    • mole poblano

      Selection of platters featuring chicken in green sauce, red sauce, Mexican-style breast, onion-topped breast, grilled breast, breaded breast, and traditional mole poblano.
      $16.00
    • pollo en salsa verde o roja

      Chicken simmered in tangy green tomatillo or rich red sauce, typically accompanied by traditional Mexican herbs.
      $14.00
    • pechuga a la mexicana

      Grilled chicken breast sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
      $14.00
    • pechuga encebollada

      Sauteéd chicken breast typically includes a generous topping of caramelized onions.
      $14.00
    • pechuga asada

      Grilled chicken breast typically served with rice, beans, and pico de gallo.
      $14.00
    • costillas de puerco en salsa verde o roja

      Pork ribs simmered in tangy green tomatillo sauce or rich red guajillo sauce, reflecting traditional Mexican flavors.
      $16.00
    • costillas de puerco en salsa chipotle o encebollado

      Pork ribs prepared in either a rich chipotle salsa or topped with sautéed onions, embodying the bold flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine.
      $16.00
    • bistec encebollado

      Thinly sliced steak sautéed with onions, typically accompanied by traditional spices.
      $16.00
    • bistec a la mexicana

      Steak sautéed with onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes, embodying traditional Mexican flavors.
      $16.00
    • milanesa de res

      Thinly sliced beef, breaded and fried, typically includes rice, beans, and a side of homemade tortillas.
      $14.00
    • cecina en salsa verde o roja

      Thinly sliced, salted beef served in either a tangy green or a rich red sauce, typically accompanied by Mexican spices.
      $16.00
    • cecina encebollada

      Cecina encebollada typically includes thinly sliced salted beef, topped with sautéed onions, often accompanied by jalapeños.
      $16.00
    • plato ranchero

      Plato ranchero typically includes a hearty combination of steak, cecina (salted beef), chorizo (Mexican sausage), grilled chicken, nopal (cactus), and cheese, brought together in a traditional style.
      $20.00
    • molcajete regular

      Grilled meats, roasted peppers, nopales, and chorizo served with a side of salsa.
      $28.00
    • molcajete mar y tierra

      servido en molcaje de piedra y con variedad de carnes y mariscos acompanado de tortillas hechas a mano
      $35.00
  • Mariscos/ Seafood

    • Mojarra Frita

      Crispy, fried Mojarra fish- golden and delicious with a perfect crunch
      $20.00
    • Mojarra a la Mexicana

      Whole fried tilapia accompanied by tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño peppers, reflecting traditional Mexican flavors.
      $20.00
    • Mojarra enchipotlada

      Whole fried tilapia coated in a spicy chipotle sauce, typically accompanied by traditional Mexican spices.
      $20.00
    • Camarones Empanizados

      Breaded shrimp, typically served with a complementary blend of rice and salad.
      $16.00
    • Camarones al mojo de ajo

      Shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic and butter sauce, often accompanied by onions and mushrooms.
      $16.00
    • Filete Asado

      Grilled fish fillet, typically includes a blend of Mexican spices and herbs.
      $16.00
    • Filete Empanizado

      Breaded fish fillet, typically accompanied by a selection of sauces for enhancing flavors.
      $16.00
    • Caldo de Camarones

      Shrimp soup traditionally prepared with a mix of vegetables such as carrots and potatoes, served in a rich and savory broth.
      $18.00
    • Ceviche de camaron

      Fresh shrimp combined with tomato, chili, onion, and spices
      $23.00
    • Sopa de Mariscos

      A medley of seafood including shrimp, clams, fish, and mussels, simmered in a rich broth, often complemented by a selection of vegetables.
      $22.00
    • Agua chile de camaron

      Fresh shrimp combined with chili, onion, and spices
      $25.00
    • Mojarra a la veracruzana

      Fresh fish seasoned with vegetables and the rich flavor of port
      $25.00

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