Cactus Taqueria

Cactus Taqueria

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+1 510-658-6180+ Add website
Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.4 of 5 bubbles
Details
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PRICE RANGE
$1.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Mexican
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
meals, features
Is this a Mexican restaurant?
PRICE RANGE
$1.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Mexican
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles80 reviews
Excellent
27
Very good
27
Average
18
Poor
6
Terrible
2

jaseaton
Silver Spring2756 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • family
We did a Takeout dinner for my son's wife, two young children, and me. I thought the fish in my dish taco was over-cooked, bit everything else we ordered was tasty and perfect. Really enjoyed the guacamole and chips.
Written May 5, 2021
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Peggy Vincent
Oakland7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • none
Terrific place for great Mexican fast food and a big salsa bar to please all tastes. Good for families with kids. Super-popular neighborhood spot just a long block from my house, right opposite the Rockridge BART station.
Written March 1, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland19176 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • none
This taqueria has been in the neighborhood for a long time and has a loyal following for its consistently adequate food. My burrito was OK, fairly good ingredients. A low-priced way to make dinner.
Written February 16, 2022
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ian
Seattle17 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • family
This place does a brisk business but they don’t really seem to care about getting your order right. Out of the burrito, tostada and tacos only the tacos were any good. The cashier was rude and the staff over worked, trying to get the order right was a waste of time.
Written May 5, 2023
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Travelingbear1000
Oakland789 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • solo
Cactus always delivers. Food is fresh and made quickly. Tonight I tried the salad with grilled chicken. It was great. I saved my burrito for tomorrow.
Written April 13, 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland19176 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • none
We order take away from here from time-to-time. We used to love this place, but the quality and the service have declined to ho-hum, so it is just OK, nothing special.
Written July 29, 2020
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Greglena
Fair Oaks152 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • none
I'm of the belief that Mexican food is hard to screw up, but hard to be amazing. I may be wrong after visiting Cactus Taqueria. The crispy tacos are probably the best I've ever had, and close to amazing. I think it's the sauce.
Written November 8, 2019
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Thomas V
Oakland19176 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • none
This place used to be so much better in terms of quality of cuisine and the service. Now the staff are downright surly and unfriendly. They often don't answer their phone. The food is thrown out without much care. It's cheap and edible.
Written October 16, 2019
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KScarlatti
23 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • solo
Hands down the best crispy tacos I've ever had! The restaurant can get busy at peak hours, but the wait is worthy it in my opinion. Three tacos will fill you up pretty good. Or just order the two taco dish. Either way, enjoy some of the best tacos you've ever had!
Written May 23, 2019
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jaseaton
Silver Spring2756 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • family
We picked my son up from his commute home and dropped in to Cactus for takeout salads, empanadas, and assorted other Mexican dishes. This is our 3-yr old grandson's favorite place to eat, and no wonder! Everything was fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. A Fine dinner!
Written May 16, 2019
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Thomas V
Oakland19176 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • none
We have come back hoping that it will improve, but sadly not the case. The food has become boring and mediocre. The service is downright surly and unpleasant. It's just depressing to come here. Still cheap.
Written March 27, 2019
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Thomas V
Oakland19176 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • none
I'm not sure why we kept coming back after years of nasty unpleasant service and consistently declining quality. It is cheap and we live nearby, but there are lots of better restaurants in Rockridge. Just not good.
Written December 4, 2018
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Marta R
Oakland12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • family
Really enjoy eating here. The food is always fresh and quick. Good selections. Great family place. Good food.
Written September 18, 2018
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KootenayBliss
Nelson65 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • couples
The atmosphere is more like an open cafeteria, but the food is really tasty. A variety of salsas all very tasty. If you like Mexican food you’ll like this place.
Written August 9, 2018
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Thomas V
Oakland19176 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • none
Quality and service has declined so much that I am not sure if I will return after having been a customer for years. Staff are downright surly. Food is just mediocre and often comes out cold. Very disorganized. But cheap.
Written July 22, 2018
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