
Cactus Cantina
151 Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508
About Cactus Cantina - steak house in Riverside, California
American fare from steaks to seafood, plus Mexican favorites, served in a relaxed space with a bar.
Customer Review Summary
Cactus Cantina offers a delightful dining experience with friendly service. The restaurant can be crowded, reflecting its popularity. Portion sizes are generous, with notable dishes like tender chicken and flavorful queso. Most reviews mention the high quality of food, though some items like the chef salad felt lacking in toppings. The atmosphere is appealing, and the wait staff is generally attentive and cheerful. Bartenders, particularly on certain days, have received praise for their friendliness. Margaritas and cocktails are highlighted as exceptional. Overall, diners are satisfied and express a desire to return in the future.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Tiny F
Had a delightful dinner here. Our server was friendly. The place was a little crowded but it's understandable due to how good the food is. They give you good size portions. The chicken was soft and juicy. Not dry at all. The food had a good kick to it. Definitely coming back to try other things on the menu.
Cyndi Wozny
Big menu! Came with a large group, and service was great! All orders were accurate, came out quickly, server was always smiling and friendly. Food was good...nothing exceptional, but nothing bad at all. (Chef salad was a bit "weak", felt there were less toppings than the average chef salad.) . Reasonable prices. Full bar. Will go again if we are in the area. Chips & salsa served at each table when you are seated.
Rick
Two blood orange margaritas in I felt like this was the best food I had in a very long time. Our server Precious was awesome, service was prompt and attentive. Everything was perfect. If you live nearby or are in the neighborhood stop by, ask for Precious. The queso is great, start there and add anything you like, it's all good. Be sure to ask for Marco if you want a drink done right.
Brandon grove
Usually a great option when you aren't sure what's for dinner. No complaints on the food but nothing that I have had there that I can say it is spectacular. Atmosphere is great wait staff is usually very very good once in awhile you will have to remind some folks of some things but it's all in all a pretty good experience
Jackie Stewart
This place was Awesome, our server Emery was very helpful by giving us first-timers great suggestions. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great,and the music was cool,we will definitely be back
Dan Jempsa
Food is really good; it's hard to find a place that still makes things from scratch like they do. But the best part is the bar. Every bartender is super friendly, but if you go on a Tuesday or Thursday, you might get Amy (I think that's her name). She is the friendliest, takes great care of her customers, and has the most beautiful personality and smile I have ever seen.
Laurel Nelms
Sooo good to have a great local bar in Riverside! My husband and I are pretty picky about Mexican food and we have always had a GREAT experience here. Great cocktails too, especially their margaritas. Probably my favorite thing about this place though is the service; Emery especially took great care of my husband and I! 10/10 would recommend!
Mohammad Hajjat
Got soup of the day for $7, and the traditional wings eight of them for $11. The wings were of good size, and were fresh and tasty. Their sauce was good. The tortilla soup was pretty flavorful, warm and rich. Chicken was tender. Tortilla chips are free. They’re fresh and yummy. Food portion was generous. Service was great. Julie V was very helpful.
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