We’re not authentic. We’re uniquely Cactus. Since 1990, Cactus has been a Seattle favorite for bold Southwestern and Mexican-inspired food, hand-crafted cocktails, and seasonal menus. Join us in South Lake Union for lunch, dinner, happy hour, or weekend brunch in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Cactus has twice been named a Seattle Times Top 10 Restaurant of the Year, voted Best Mexican Restaurant by 425 Magazine readers for 15 years in a row, and named Best Mexican Restaurant in KING 5 Evening Magazine’s 2025 Best of Western Washington.
Taco Recommendations
Carnitas – Applewood smoked pork shoulder braised in banana leaves, pickled pineapple, serrano peppers, white onions, watermelon radish, jalapeño salsa, cotija cheese, cilantro.
Ancho Chicken – Ancho chile marinated chicken breast, charred tomato salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro.
Camarones – Crispy prawns, spicy diablo sauce, ginger and mango slaw, cilantro, buttermilk crema.
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