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Authentic Latin American Cuisine near Columbus! At The Cactus Restaurant in Powell, Ohio, we serve traditional Venezuelan, Colombian, Mexican, and Puerto Rican dishes made with fresh ingredients and homemade flavor. Just minutes from Columbus your go to spot for delicious Latin food in Central Ohio!
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Address: 9685 Sawmill Rd, Powell, OH 43065
Phone: (614) 698-0300
Website: http://www.thecactusrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Javier Larrea
A… mazing! What a great place to get together with friends and tate great variety of flavors. Have already been en there twice, tried different dishes and always leave with a smile and a full belly.
Had Tequeños (not pictured) … Best way to describe them are like cheese sticks but waaay better. The pork rinds… I can easily have them every time I get there. Sancocho, when you are in the mood to have a broothy soup that should be your go to. To share with somebody the steak and chicken skewers full of flavor with two sides… The empanadas… The empanadas… Chicken and beef uufff I’m getting hungry as I’m writing this review.
… moreHad Tequeños (not pictured) … Best way to describe them are like cheese sticks but waaay better. The pork rinds… I can easily have them every time I get there. Sancocho, when you are in the mood to have a broothy soup that should be your go to. To share with somebody the steak and chicken skewers full of flavor with two sides… The empanadas… The empanadas… Chicken and beef uufff I’m getting hungry as I’m writing this review.
Hari Karunakaran
This is my dinner experience at The Cactus.
The simple door opens to a well lit lightly decorated interior with simple yet comfortable tables.
You will immediately notice that the menu lists ample number of options. If you need recommendations or understanding the menu, just ask the staff. We did and they were so polite to explain the food and their recommendations given our likes and dislikes.
We skipped the drinks but there is a bar if you want one.
Food tasted and reviewed:
Mini Cachapas with cheese
Chicken and beef empanada
Seafood rice
Pabellon Criollo
Patacon with grilled beef
Tostones on the side
Taste profile: 5/5
Mini Chachapas and empanadas were perfect starters for the evening of flavorful Venezuelan cuisine. The Chachapas is a sweet corn pancake probably filled with mozzarella or queso (not sure). The crusty shell and chewy pancake tasted great with the accompanying dip. The beef empanada was delicious and easily won over the chicken empanada that we ordered.
The entrees started arriving one by one a little after the appetizers. The seafood rice was akin to Paella minus the grandeur. The rice seemed to have absorbed every bit of the seafood deliciousness from the shrimps, mussels and scallops. The dish was a perfect dinner on a chilly weekday evening.
The Patacon with grilled beef reminded me of open faced grilled beef sandwich with a hearty focaccia like bread as the base. The dish was simply rustic and delightful.
The Pabellon Criollo, a dish that includes serving of mildly spiced shredded beaf, fried eggs, fried plantain and white rice was perfectly portioned and well balanced combination of starch and protein. The tostones provided a great balance of texture and flavor when had with all the entrees we ordered.
Overall, a true gem of a restaurant in Powell.
Cuisine: Venezuelan / Latin American
Overall Quality: 5/5
Food was fresh and cooked to order. The order arrives one after the other, hot and freshly made right out of the oven/stove, which probably is a good thing if you are by yourself or in a small group.
Decor: Lightly appointed, bright simple interiors with cafeteria style tables well suited for casual dining .
Ambience: Quiet as we were there pretty late. Loved the simple and spacious interiors.
Friendliness: The staff were extremely patient answering all our questions and gave us a 5 minute walkthrough of the menu. The staff are friendly, warm and welcoming.
Overall, I highly recommend this place for a traditional Latin American cuisine. A must try place in Powell for a casual lunch and dinner with friends and family. The restaurant has a variety of food choices for every palette. Glad I found a new spot to visit again.
… moreThe simple door opens to a well lit lightly decorated interior with simple yet comfortable tables.
You will immediately notice that the menu lists ample number of options. If you need recommendations or understanding the menu, just ask the staff. We did and they were so polite to explain the food and their recommendations given our likes and dislikes.
We skipped the drinks but there is a bar if you want one.
Food tasted and reviewed:
Mini Cachapas with cheese
Chicken and beef empanada
Seafood rice
Pabellon Criollo
Patacon with grilled beef
Tostones on the side
Taste profile: 5/5
Mini Chachapas and empanadas were perfect starters for the evening of flavorful Venezuelan cuisine. The Chachapas is a sweet corn pancake probably filled with mozzarella or queso (not sure). The crusty shell and chewy pancake tasted great with the accompanying dip. The beef empanada was delicious and easily won over the chicken empanada that we ordered.
The entrees started arriving one by one a little after the appetizers. The seafood rice was akin to Paella minus the grandeur. The rice seemed to have absorbed every bit of the seafood deliciousness from the shrimps, mussels and scallops. The dish was a perfect dinner on a chilly weekday evening.
The Patacon with grilled beef reminded me of open faced grilled beef sandwich with a hearty focaccia like bread as the base. The dish was simply rustic and delightful.
The Pabellon Criollo, a dish that includes serving of mildly spiced shredded beaf, fried eggs, fried plantain and white rice was perfectly portioned and well balanced combination of starch and protein. The tostones provided a great balance of texture and flavor when had with all the entrees we ordered.
Overall, a true gem of a restaurant in Powell.
Cuisine: Venezuelan / Latin American
Overall Quality: 5/5
Food was fresh and cooked to order. The order arrives one after the other, hot and freshly made right out of the oven/stove, which probably is a good thing if you are by yourself or in a small group.
Decor: Lightly appointed, bright simple interiors with cafeteria style tables well suited for casual dining .
Ambience: Quiet as we were there pretty late. Loved the simple and spacious interiors.
Friendliness: The staff were extremely patient answering all our questions and gave us a 5 minute walkthrough of the menu. The staff are friendly, warm and welcoming.
Overall, I highly recommend this place for a traditional Latin American cuisine. A must try place in Powell for a casual lunch and dinner with friends and family. The restaurant has a variety of food choices for every palette. Glad I found a new spot to visit again.
Anh Pham
Very good Venezuelan restaurant. Cactus Parrilla platter gave us a chance to try various items. The steak and sausage stood out! Definitely will return for their other offerings.
11/23/2025 Update
Returned and it was quite disappointing. The platter had old dry steak and the grilled chicken center was cold. These items were definitely refrigerated and warmed up, not good.
… more11/23/2025 Update
Returned and it was quite disappointing. The platter had old dry steak and the grilled chicken center was cold. These items were definitely refrigerated and warmed up, not good.
Yerar Marquez
Every bite is a unique experience. First-class service, exquisite food, and a harmonious atmosphere. You have to visit them and try it for yourselves! ☺️
… moreDaniel & Mary Eisel
We got carryout of 3 different types of empanadas so my daughter could see if this was something she would order for an upcoming trip. All 3 were hot and crispy 🙂
Our favorite was the beef. It was like a shredded beef (ropa). So yummy with the sauce!
Can’t wait to go back to try more.
… moreOur favorite was the beef. It was like a shredded beef (ropa). So yummy with the sauce!
Can’t wait to go back to try more.
Taylor Chase
Very authentic Latin food!! My boyfriend and I went here for dinner and the food was incredible. The mango juice is so tasty and fresh. I am vegetarian and my boyfriend is not, there were options for both of us. I will say there were definitely more options for him. Most of the options for me were fried foods, so if you tend to avoid fried foods and are vegetarian, just know your options are a little more limited here. The food I had was incredible and my boyfriend also loved his too! Maybe also look at the menu before you go, I noticed there were more options looking online after than what I saw in person on the menu for me. The options for vegetarians were marked which I really appreciated. If you are sensitive to cigarette/cigar smell, just be aware that there is a cigar place next door and you can smell it a bit. Not their fault at all, but if it bothers you, maybe ask to sit on the opposite side, where you first come in the door. Highly recommend! The food was perfect and our server was great.
… moreSteve McClung
Small restaurant with excellent food @ service. I eaten here several times with my wife, with friends, & alone. I’ve tried almost all of the lunch specials. $11.99 for a choice of lots of options, including soft drink or tea. Menu is Venezuelan and NOT Tex-Mex. My wife found lots of gluten free to enjoy.
… moreJustin (Paintwerks)
This place is amazing. Ordered take out. Everything was really good. Favourite was steak n Alfredo and arepas i think its spelled
… moreC M
My family and I were visiting from out of town and came here on a whim but The Cactus Restaurant did not disappoint. Jesús was really helpful in explaining items on the menu and providing recommendations. The food was delicious! Would definitely recommend.
… moreW. Spencer
The service was very good and the hosts were kind. Food came out relatively quickly. The sampler platter was very good especially the mini arepas and fried cassava. My partner got a burger and enjoyed their meal. I got the cabimera not knowing what to expect and it came out sloppier than i would have liked. The flavor was ok though. Got a frozen margarita and it was a little too sour and not very frozen.
I would come back again and try more on their menu they have a lot of interesting stuff.
… moreI would come back again and try more on their menu they have a lot of interesting stuff.