Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina is a mexican restaurant Iowa City located in United States.
245 S Gilbert St (at E Burlington St) Iowa City , IA 52240 United States
Reservations | Yes |
Credit Cards | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
TouchTunes Jukebox | Yes |
Today was a very nice day outside and wanted to go for lunch , I have always loved this place for their great service but today we went to sit outside and was handed a menu and that was all. We sat the
Amazing margaritas and friendly staff
When you want Mexican food in downtown Iowa City that's not just burritos or "fusion".
The service is pretty good; very nice people. They bring two kinds of salsa out, both kind of spicy and very good. The food is "okay," a little bland and greasy for me.
Loud and obnoxious, but good for $1 tacos on Tuesdays
Wish they gave out hot sauce of some sort with the food. What Mexican joint doesn't have homemade taco sauce??
Decent food... if it's not a Friday or Saturday night. The past few weekends I've been I got stale chips , burnt nachos , and dry and overcooked rice . I'll stick to margs and stay away from the food.
Get the chicken and rice , sooo delicious!
Hope you like flies in your drinks! We got two in ours. "It wasn't a fly. Just one of those fruit...(lost his words)" - flies. Is the word he was looking for.
The refried beans are spectacular.
If you like the boring bland food from los portales and el ranchero , you'll love this place too.
The Margaritas are delicious!!!
They don't have their liquor license yet, as of 6/4. No margs !!
A wonderful find! GREAT burger! Really good microbrewery beer! Relaxed, with engaged knowledgeable wait staff. Will definitely return. - Steven Skinner
OMG AMAZING FOOD! Have to try this place. The enchiladas are so so good and the owner Jerry rocks! - Lauren Lo Trisler
Chicken burrito, rice, black beans, sour cream, cheese, hot salsa, lettuce. My favorite burrito to get here, and my favorite burrito choice. - Jordan Springsteen
Friendly bartender. Good selection of bar food and beers. - Matt Manternach
Dancing is always a great time! I love their drag shows as well! - Michael Anderson
The steins are awesome. Usually a lot of beer for a really cheap price. Great place to watch sports or go to F.A.C. (try the fish bowl). - Tom J.