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Cactus Restaurant

121 Park Ln, Kirkland, WA 98033-6114
425-893-9799
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Ranked #4 of 142 restaurants in Kirkland
Price range: RM63 - RM91
Cuisines: Southwestern, Mexican, Tapas
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Seattle, Washington
Top Contributor
87 reviews 87 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I stopped in here with a friend for lunch and discovered for myself why this restaurant gets consistently good reviews. The service was prompt and friendly and the food was excellent! In particular the spicy prawn salad was delicious. I look forward to returning and imbibing in one of their classic margaritas and more good food!

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Seattle
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Cactus has is a really spot to get dinner drinks on spring and summer nights. Outdoor seating is great but very small so expect long waits. Food selection and drinks are really good.

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See 4 more reviews by ArianLP640 for Kirkland
Bellevue, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

This is one of three Cactus restaurants that I have eaten at in the past 12 months. Many friends have raved about their food and my previous experiences have all resulted in above average food and very good service. Today I was looking forward to a good Tortilla Soup and my partner to a tasty southwest version of a chop... More

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Seattle, WA USA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Had dinner at Cactus with some friends last week. We called ahead to get our name on the waiting list since there is always a wait. We arrived and were seated within about 10 minutes. Unfortunately we were seated at the booth right next to the hostess station so everytime the front door was opened we got a freezing breeze.... More

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See 15 more reviews by fpfarric for Kirkland
Seattle, Washington
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We have been regulars at their Kirkland location for dinner for years, as well as drinks in the bar while we wait for our table, but we have never experienced their Happy Hour before. My husband and I went there recently and had a great experience. We ordered the CAMARONES D’ EL DIABLO, which is their prawn dish served with... More

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Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We had a group of 5 people so we were able to try several items in the menu. The butternut squash enchiladas are amazing. The seared scallops with corn amazing, the beef fajitas amazing. While most Mexican food is overdone with too much cheese and tomatoey sauces - Cactus creates truly wonderful Mexican food relying on flavor not extra cheese.... More

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Merritt Island, Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

Cactus in downtown Kirkland is always a lively place to visit. The food is excellent, and the service excels. In the summer, the outdoor seating is the place to be.

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See 7 more reviews by Robert H for Kirkland
Seattle, Washington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

This past Saturday night two couples went to the Cactus. It is so popular that we had to wait about 45 minutes. Kirkland has some interesting window shopping so we didn't mind the wait. We have been to Cactus many times. It has an interesting menu of southwest cuisine. Two in our party ordered fajitas, one chicken and one portobello... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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36 reviews 36 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

We walked in on a very busy New Year's Eve, and after a bit of a wait, had a great meal. Our kids, 4 and 10, weren't the only kids out that night. It seems like the whole staff was focused on making sure that every memeber of the family is getting what they need for a good time. Highly... More

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Bothell, WA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

This place is almost in the direct center of Kirkland on a side street. Parking is all over the city. The last time we were there it was summer time and the place was packed. There was an hour wait for a table, but we got lucky with a table in the bar. The food and drinks were wonderful. I... More

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