Cactus Cantina Downtown Pensacola

Excellent service. Super clean. Order a menu item which didn’t rest well with my pallet. Everything was great about the quality and presentation of the order. Matt, whom I believe was a Manager, graciously remade the item minus the sauce. I sincerely appreciated his heart to change my mind. Will definitely be back! Thank you Matt for the energy and effort you bring!

The salsa has just the right amount of spice. The fried boom boom shrimp tacos are phenomenal! First time here, and it's definitely worth it!

Not too busy on a Tuesday night. Server gave us very prompt attention and we had our drinks quickly. She memorized our order and got everything perfect. I had the carnitas with black beans and cactus grits. The meat and onions were perfect- very flavorful- no fat or bad pieces, cactus grits were delicious and cheesy, and beans were flavorful. Mine was a 5star for sure!
Husband had a California burrito. He said it was good. He did not have much to say- but gobbled it down quickly.
Overall a wonderful visit- definitely will return!

Can’t say we had any issue… Went on a busy Saturday night and the wait time was very reasonable for we just walked around downtown until our time had come. The food was not only delicious but it was hot as it should be when you eat out at a restaurant. Family oriented, clean eating area and restrooms… Huge thanks to our waitress that night “Tyesha” Kudos to you…Wish we could give more stars.

Great place to eat downtown!! Chips and salsa were yummy! I love the thin chips. The staff was great and frequently came by to ask if we needed anything. The food comes out like super quick!! If you want to chit chat and have drinks, hold that order!! Our food came out within 5min of ordering so we didn't get to enjoy out chips/salsa/queso! We didn't have to wait for a place to sit. They have an arcade type games, so be prepared if you have kids and now want to play! This place has outdoor seating to people watch...great drink selection and lots of food to figure out!

Food was done very well. After we ordered, it came out super fast! We were actually amazed lol. I can definitely say that was the best thing about this place. Literally came out in like 5 minutes max!. The waitress was very kind a professional. Will definitely go again.

This place was absolutely phenomenal. The waitstaff was polite, courteous and well versed in the menu! The food was delicious, there wasn't a single thing on any of our plates we didn't want more of. The cactus grits are to die for! I believe they mix in their queso to them and it is a unique and delicious experience. We will 10/10 be back again and in fact have already visited one other location. Go here!!

We're in town for a getaway weekend and actually planned on eating at a different restaurant nearby but it was insanely crowded. We spotted this place and we were NOT disappointed! Our waitress (Amanda) was outstanding, the food was so good and it wasn't rowdy! I really appreciate that that they specify whether the chicken is grilled or shredded.
I got the shredded chicken chimichanga...so good! My husband got the fish tacos. It's his new favorite thing! We used to get fish tacos on the beach in California and these TOP those.
Oh and the drinks? I got a rainbow margarita and it was HUGE and tasty!!

Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful time at Cactus Cantina. We walked in and was seated immediately. Now it was a nice crowd it's also ample seating. Now ita a typical Mexican menu but presentation , combination of flavors and taste is very unique. The atmosphere was family oriented with huge video games and flat screen surround the place. You can dine alone or have a banquet there everyone will.enjoy. I most definitely will be attending this restaurant again when I go back to Pensacola. I will give a 7 out of 10 only because I dint try the bar and one of our orders was delivered late to the table.

Not the best Mexican in Pensacola but its pretty darn good. They have multiple locations, Ive only visited the downtown Pensacola one. Ive been here a few times for lunch and dinner. All times the staff was nice, friendly and offered excellent suggestions. Ive enjoyed every meal and drink here. Friendly, fun environment if you want a meal for by yourself, date or a group of friends. They also have a basketball and other arcade games to play. Cant forget the cactus grits, they are yummy! Definately give the grits a try, they will pleasantly surprise you.

Mexican is one of our favs and this place did not disappoint! They have all the traditional stuff you find in American-Mexican places but then they also had some awesome looking items that were less typical. I love fish tacos so opted to try their triggerfish tacos. Honestly, I have had better fish tacos but the honey habanero sauce was amazing!! And it wasn’t too spicy which I liked. The cactus grits were delicious too! We will go back for sure!

Awesomely friendly servers who know a lot about the city and fill you in on what events are going on. Our food arrived so quickly. The margaritas are delicious and the cactus grits are off the chain! The tacos are not traditional but extremely tasty.

Food was pretty good. Visited in November so I assume that's why it wasn't crowded. Service was good. Will have to come back during spring or summer.

Food was really good (although I think they left the sauce off my Gringo tacos, very dry, but added salsa and that fixed it), house made tortilla chips were great, order came very fast, not cheap, but worth it for the amount and quality of food.

Exactly what I wanted!! I was downtown with a friend and wanted some delicious food to eat while we talked and caught up and this place delivered!! The salsa/chips and queso was on point!! I had the shredded chicken chimichanga smothered in queso and it was pure heaven! The rice and black beans complimented it perfectly!! I will definitely be back!!

We had a fantastic dinning experience, our food was great and came out really quickly. The star of our experience was our waitress DJ. She was fantastic, polite, accommodating and very enjoyable to be around. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Best Margaritas in town! Love this place, I recommend trying their cactus bowl, or their quesadillas, you can't go wrong. Also, their queso cheese is delish! Always a good time, and conveniently located in the heart of downtown Pensacola. 😊

Sometimes I stop in after work, I think it's also good for lunch break as well. I ordered the special, $1.00 tacos and the Devil Margaritas for $4.00. I enjoy my meal everytime. I usually get shredded tacos and beef on soft and hard shell. The servers/employees are helpful and friendly. It's not really crowded when I'm there in the day. At night, I'm not sure how big the crowd is. I like the decorations and the setup of the establishment.

I'm just visiting in the area and this place was super awesome @! I highly recommend if you would like an inside dining with great service. My bartender was Dawn , and oh my goodness!!! Excellent service and a very bubbly personality. I will be coming back on my next trip.... not to mention their specials for lunch hour are more than enough .. thanks again Dawn !!

Very good food and great service. Atmosphere is lacking due to the size of the place , but after dos grande Margaritas we were making our own atmosphere.