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AG T.
“since day 1”
AG T. 2 months ago
Love this place. PLEASE bring back the Pollo Relleno!

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“Quality has Taken a Vacation”
charliewookie 5 months ago

I have loved this restaurant since it opened a few years ago for the great atmosphere, friendly prompt service and its unique creative dishes. ... More >

Editorial Review

Contributor, September 26, 2006

Warm up an eastside evening with a mix of Spanish snacks and Mexican beer.
The Scene
Fiesta colors, decoupage-style wall murals, sunflowers and chili peppers hanging from the ceiling provide a fun overload of Southwest flavor. The restaurant's large windows overlook the patio, which is packed whenever weather permits. It's T-shirt casual here, and tables with highchairs are the norm. With friendly, frenzied service and the background of loud, cheerful chatter, diners will often find themselves shouting over the din.

The Food
Smart diners order from the wide selection of tapas, and ignore almost all of the rest. Pair decadent grilled jalapenos, stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon, with perfectly grilled asparagus, still crisp and drizzled with chili aioli. The smoked chicken quesadilla is another hit, as are the fried green tomatoes with chili mayo. The best entree option is red snapper in a sweet-spicy coconut-chili broth.

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AG T.
“since day 1”
  AG T. 2 months ago
Love this place. PLEASE bring back the Pollo Relleno! More >
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citysearch c.
“Quality has Taken a Vacation”
  charliewookie 5 months ago
I have loved this restaurant since it opened a few years ago for the great atmosphere, friendly prompt service and its unique creative dishes. This week I was very disappointed in the carnitas... More >
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Mike M.
“Yummy Tacos”
  Mike M. 7 months ago
Been here 3 times over the last 2 years. Very courteous wait staff, knowledgeable with the menu and recommendations. Right now they have the tri-taco (soft taco) for lunch special. It was... More >
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“Great spot for dinner and drinks”
  dltlgirl 7 months ago
Loved the place! Great drinks, fast service, friendly fun atmosphere. You have to pay $3.00 to park after 5 pm. Pros: Friendly / Fast Service Cons: Parking More >
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citysearch c.
“Cactus Restaurant - Kirkland”
  Citysearch User 8 months ago
An upscale place for Mexican food. The food is the die for. The wait can be a little challenging on a Friday or Saturday night, but have a Margarita while you are waiting.... More >
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“Great place to DRINK!!”
  red_nina 9 months ago
Cactus is a great place for drinks, the food is ok, better for Happy hour. A good place to take a date, please leave the kids at home. The staff is fun, it's nice to see the same people there. They... More >
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citysearch c.
“Food has gotten really bad”
  luckyram 11 months ago
We used to really like this place but that was few years ago. Now the food is just plain bad:-( We went there recently - rice and beans are bland. Beans seem to be out of can. Enchilada was made... More >
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“I've always found Mexican/Southwestern...”
  edwinw
I've always found Mexican/Southwestern restaurants in the northwest need more spice. This is one of the places. Enchaladas were my dish of choice, ... More >
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“Re: Delicious”
  Citysearch User
This is one of my favorite places to go for dinner. It's a casual & fun atmosphere. The food is FANTASTIC... I love their Nachos, Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos, and their Chimichanga. They have... More >
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“I love this place”
  labradley
This place is pretty hip in Kirkland these days and is always crowded at happy hour, but it's always fun too. The outdoor seating isn't in the sun if that's what you're hoping for, but they have... More >
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Cactus Restaurant

3.9 based on 43 reviews

121 Park Ln
Kirkland, Washington 98033
(425) 893-9799

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