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Cactus Restaurant
4220 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
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#98 of 2,070 restaurants in Seattle
  • Cuisines: Mexican, Spanish
  • Price range*: $20-$30
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
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“This was a favorite...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 2, 2008

This was a favorite until Carta opened. Now, it's just like any other low-budg, cheesy, tex-mex restaurant, but with a rude hostess. more

“Some of the best Mexican you'll ever eat!”
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5 of 5 stars
bbb888 1 contribution
Detroit, Michigan
Sep 29, 2008

Let me begin by saying I love Mexican food and have traveled extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. The Cactus restaurant serves some of the best Mexican food you will find anywhere. But, the experience could be better. Traveling to Seattle and Canada for a short vacation, I first read about the Cactus here on Tripadvisor via the other... more

“Yummy southwestern food...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 26, 2008

Yummy southwestern food. Daughter worked there for a while so ate there a lot. more

“10 dollar nachos are...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 12, 2008

10 dollar nachos are awesome more

“good vibe, and pretty...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 5, 2008

good vibe, and pretty good food. They have a real green chile sauce! more

“Try the sage martini...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

Try the sage martini -- outstanding! more

“I have been to the alki...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 12, 2008

I have been to the alki location several times for lunch and it is delicious! more

“Had a great lunch here...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 24, 2008

Had a great lunch here. Would love to try dinner. more

“fajitas and mojitos!”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 28, 2008

fajitas and mojitos! more

“oh so good and they have...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 14, 2008

oh so good and they have 3 different kinds of mjoitos more

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Cactus Restaurant Address

4220 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
Tel: (206) 324-4140 Fax: +1 206 324 4138
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.