Cactus - Kirkland

“Delicious food & drinks, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff.”

Ali J★★★★

We had a great dinner at Cactus in Kirkland. The atmosphere was lively without being overwhelming, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. We ordered the Burrita Leñera with smoked brisket, the Birria Quesadilla, and the Cactus Chicken Fajitas with corn tortillas. The Burrita Leñera was the standout—tender brisket with a deep smoky flavor that really worked well with the dish. The Birria Quesadilla was rich and satisfying, especially with the consommé for dipping. The chicken fajitas were fresh and flavorful, though the portion felt a bit lighter than expected. For

Jonathan Rutigliano★★★★★

We had a really great experience here—the quality of the food honestly stood out from the start. We asked for the skewers with light salt just to be safe, and they came out perfect. The nachos and guacamole were amazing. The ceviche had a nice spicy kick, which we were expecting, so no surprises there. Service was solid the whole time, friendly, attentive, and everything came out smoothly. Overall, we left really happy. Definitely a place we’d come back to.

Ash S★★★★★

I don’t know who needs to hear this but honestly if you are in the mood for American Mexican cuisine, you cannot go wrong here, but not only that, their drinks and their desserts are just as good (especially that caramel cake with pepitas when its around). I ordered my fav which is the chimichanga in chicken (please be aware shrinkflation is real and this little guy has definitely shrunk lol) still tasty and plenty for one person. We also ordered the Burrito Lanera, which is ginormous and I believe a seasonal Shrimp Tamale as well, both were very flavorful, but between the two I think the Burr

Nate Pitocco★★★★★

TL;DR: Great first experience — fantastic carne asada, fresh Austin-style guac, strong margaritas, and thoughtful service (including a complimentary dessert). Had a fantastic first visit to Cactus in Kirkland. From the moment we sat down, the service was warm and welcoming — they even surprised us with a complimentary dessert to celebrate it being our first time dining there, which was a really classy touch. The Austin-style guac was fresh and packed with flavor, and the carne asada was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Both were standout dishes. We also really enjoyed the margaritas — bal