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Address: 245 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 338-5647
Website: http://cactusiowa123.com/
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Reviews
M S
It was 95 outside when I arrived at the restaurant. It wasn’t very cool inside and when I asked the hostess if the AC was on, she scowled and didn’t answer. Waited 10 minutes for a drink and almost 30 minutes for food. The restaurant was not busy so unsure why the long wait. I ordered 2 items from the ala carte menu – the chalupa was good, sopa ok.
Server wasn’t extremely pleasant either. Getting ready to leave and she finally asks if I would like some additional water.
Due to rude hostess, inattentive server and length of wait, I will not be returning.
… moreServer wasn’t extremely pleasant either. Getting ready to leave and she finally asks if I would like some additional water.
Due to rude hostess, inattentive server and length of wait, I will not be returning.
Calla Swanson
Let’s get a few things out of the way. This place has an Iowa City reputation of cheap and strong drinks. This place delivers. I had the “gala-rita” on a Thursday night for a special, and it was 6.67. It had a good amount of alcohol, and it tasted amazing. The presentation was high quality as the shooter had its own clip. Now, let’s get to the negatives. First – there is a strong odor of natural gas. I mean, this place is known for their strong drinks but I think people are getting woozy off the natural gas. If you feel nauseated and have a headache, it might not be the liquor. I urge Cactus to investigate this leak. Next, the service is subpar. I didn’t know there was a limit on the free chips and salsa. I went with a pretty big group, and the waiter gave us a warning that we had asked for a chip refill one too many times. To me, this seemed super stingy. Also, the salsa really wasn’t good. I’m not sure why it was so much worse than Cactus 3’s salsa. It tasted blander and was thinner. Last, their service is unreliable as I didn’t get my credit card back after paying and I had to go up to the front and ask. Overall, I would check this place out for a cost-effective way to drink, but it is not a quality establishment.
… moreLee Myers
Started off with chips and salsa. The salsa had flavor but had very little spice.
One thing I can say is my portions were large. Unfortunately the flavor was small. Everything was bland, I had to add hot sauce to get any flovor. I was half way through my chili renno befor I realized what it was. The beans with the meal were black beans instead of the normal pinto beans.
The atmosphere was very bland and basic. If you didn’t know better, you couldn’t tell it was a Mexican restaurant.
… moreOne thing I can say is my portions were large. Unfortunately the flavor was small. Everything was bland, I had to add hot sauce to get any flovor. I was half way through my chili renno befor I realized what it was. The beans with the meal were black beans instead of the normal pinto beans.
The atmosphere was very bland and basic. If you didn’t know better, you couldn’t tell it was a Mexican restaurant.
L S
Ordered a simple drink, was told they didn’t have it. I told them the charge already went through and can’t be canceled, and they told me “that sucks” and didn’t offer some order drink or a refund. I had to cancel the charge through my card. Quite possibly the worst service I have gotten anywhere. I’ve been here a few times, and the food sucks. The only thing worth coming here for is to get drunk on cheap alcohol and to puke out your guts from all the dirty oil in the food later in the night. I’d recommend just getting some actual good Mexican food elsewhere.
… moreHeidi Day
My first time there and I loved it! I had the mole enchiladas, and they were fantastic!
… moreJim Toohey
Gross place. Sub par below mid food. Rancidy chips. Bad service, not rude, just bad. Dirty. Greazey. Filthy restroom. Hard pass.
… moreC. Michael Lowery
Very friendly staff. Delicious food and a great, affordable menu. Highly recommended!!
… moreBuck G
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Iowa city. A huge selling point is the free chips and salsa and the $2 entrees and margaritas on Mondays (which are a fair strength and size!) It’s a younger crowd mainly, plays current music rather than mexican music. Would recommend
… moreLauri Riss (Lauri she/her)
Quick friendly service and good food – had the fish tacos and Casadores Paloma drink
… moreLee Myers
Not good Mexican food. Very bland and no spice.
The ambiance was not that good.
Only good thing I could say is their portons were large.
… moreThe ambiance was not that good.
Only good thing I could say is their portons were large.