Cactus Cantina in Washington is a two star Southwestern restaurant. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 18 years, and is located in the Woodley Park neighborhood. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features a full bar, brunch, and catering. This restaurant is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their guacamole! I love their margaritas! I love the fact that you can probably get 2 meals out of the one! All yummy - you won't be disappointed. :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times for dinner after work with colleagues. This place is consistent in reaffirming that their food is in no way Mexican or Tex-Mex and is decidedly sub par. It is good for large…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get all the negative reviews of this place. I mean, I only went there twice, but it was pretty good. I got the fish tacos both times, which I thought were top notch.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine if you are making Mexican food at home, but you have no salt, cumin or pepper, only iceberge lettuce, and no peppers. That is what Cactus Cantina tastes like. Bland is an overstatement.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While I live close to Cactus and am a frequent diner, I recently had such a terrible experience, I may never go back. The food is mediocre at best. And the service has been horrendous lately.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I have eaten here at least 50 times in the past 3 years. We regularly meet friends there. My wife loves the margaritas; I enjoy the tacos al carbon, and my older son has salmon salad.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why anyone would pick this place when 2 Amy's is next door. This place is EXACTLY the same as Lauriol. I mean since they're owned by the same people, I suppose that is why the menu is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE cactus cantina! it's always bustling when i head in for a dinner, but if you have to wait, you can always get chips and salsa and some drinks from the bar (which has a nice two level area with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cactus Cantina is great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a lively environment. It may not have the best Mexican/Tex-Mex food, but I still think it is much better than Guapos. Few reasons why I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***3.5 Stars*** I l o v e chips and salsa. And I love the chips and salsa here. Like I get cravings for them on random days. I don't care if you don't like anything else at Cactus Cantina - you will…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a soft spot for the Cantina. If I were basing my review on food alone, I'd probably only give three stars. But I used to live right down the street, and I've spent many a Saturday night sitting…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh cactus cantina, I want to like you so much. And I will tell you why. Honesty is the best policy. I want to like you better than your Adams Morgan-20 something shrieking-prettier step sister, but…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, affordable, tex mex place (DC standards at least). I went here with a party of 40, and all the waiters were really great. I had some delicious cubed steak that I sometimes still fantasize about.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I am not from CA or TX, home to authenticators of "good Mexican food" so the following may not be accurate in any way... but... I looooove Cactus Cantina.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried CC at least once a year for almost 4 yrs because I forgot why I didn't like anything at CC so I thought to give it a shot again and then I realized again that I didn't like CC for…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The outside patio is a great place to put your tax dollars to work on a Snow day. Hey the Margaritas would always be chill. I lived in DuPont Circle and this place was always packed at night. As you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I moved to California, Cactus Cantina was most of what I knew of Mexican food. And it's not even exactly Mexican food. Regardless, this place holds a very special place in my heart. I have…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why more of my friends I bring here don't care for this place...it's pretty decent Tex-Mex food, and definitely a step up from Guapo's nearby. It's a bit of a walk from Tenleytown, but it…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't yelped earlier about my love for Cactus Cantina...the sister restaurant for Lauriol Plaza, which is a popular DuPont hot spot, this place is more casual, laid back, and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For all you margarita fans out there, allow me to introduce the following two adjectives: tasty and lethal. The staple of this establishment is their margaritas. What I also like is that you have a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Cactus Cantina a couple times and it's always been a pleasant experience. It's usually very crowded so it's important to show up before you think you're going to be starving for some…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is in my favorite neighborhood resto along with 2-Amys, so I go there quite often. I love this place. Super crowded but doesn't matter. Great food. One star is missing because it's not that…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay Mexican food, WONDERFUL margaritas. It almost exactly the same as Lauriol Plaza (they are owned by the same people). I tend to order the fajitas, the meat is always tender, and the kitchen seems…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so if you're wondering why I gave Cactus 5 stars, it's because I have been eating here since I was like...in the womb. No really, I asked my mom one time why I like Tex-Mex so much, and she said…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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This place has huge portions, lots of options and really great grilled chicken. The atmosphere is your typical mexican restaurant and there are a lot of kids around, but it's a pretty good value for the area.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. A friend recommended me to try it out. I liked the pork entree. (carnitas). It was well worth the visit.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Cactus Cantina.... How I love thee.... I love thee for thy chicken fajitas, which are grilled, juicy, and do not taste all green peppery like some other fajitas.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mexican food and Cactus Cantina isn't a bad place to get it from. The place is freaking huge so there never seems to be a bad wait for a table except for outside. The chips and salsa and good…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was often debate in the AU world over which was better - Cactus or Guapos. I'm pretty much in the Guapo's camp. But I think both are better than Alero in Cleveland park. It's not that there's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am always on the lookout for good mexican food. After trying lauriol plaza, I was disappointed. So, after the line was too long at two amy's (right next door), i suggested to my boyfriend that we…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets four stars simply for its margaritas. The frozen swirl are the best I've had in DC thus far, and pack a strong alcoholic punch. Foodwise, I really like the queso, beef enchiladas and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place has a nice atmosphere, tons of seating, and the service was very good. The food was nothing special. To drink, our table got a pitcher of sangria, which was pretty good, especially toward…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cactus Cantina is my go to place for Mexican food. Although the Giant lot has been annoying for the past year or two it seems like Cactus struck a deal and people can once again park in the back…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thoroughly enjoyed Cactus Cantina. It's a great place to stop for Tex Mex in NW. It serves a pretty large crowd, as it's popular. It's located just a couple of blocks from the National Cathedral.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're craving Tex Mex, then Cactus Cantina will get the job done. The food and decor are nothing fancy, but you'll leave without breaking the bank and with a very full stomach. The salsa and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cactus is almost always lively, and in warm weather, the wrap-around porch is a giant tortilla filled with patrons laughing away job worries, ther work-day stress flowing out on the slush of a good…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer Lauriol Plaza. And not just because it's mere blocks from home. I prefer the energy of Lauriol, with people spilling out onto the street with margaritas in hand. I like the way Lauriol feels…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you can make it to some other Tex Mex or Mexican joint, do so! I'd rather go to some of the "dives" in Adams Morgan or Mt. Pleasant or Lauriol Plaza or Rosa Mexicano. Being from Texas and having…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An old haunt of my husband's Georgetown days, we stopped in for an early meal. While not great "Mexican" food, it is certainly good "food". I loved the nachos and was really happy that the guacamole…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Cactus Cantina. Their food is good, their portions are HUGE, and their margaritas are decent. The only problems I have had there is occasional slow and inattentive service and the NOISE…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If it were in any other neighborhood, I might give them 4 stars. I live right around the corner and there is a major derth of good hangouts in the neighborhood - this is definitely the place to go. If…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with the other locals about this place on politico-watching, the very good guacamole, the fresh chips and excellent smoky salsa... and the steps! They have excellent Cuban style dishes as well…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, that sweet smokey salsa and the Cadillac Margaritas... Not a bad way to spend a night. The food is typical Americanized Mexican food, but it tastes way better after the first pitcher.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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fantastic Mexican food in a low-key setting... staff is always nice to us even when a lot of good ends up on the floor... delicious grilled dishes... kids get to play with raw tortilla dough during the wait......
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every AU student went through this debate: "Cactus Cantina v. Guapo's?" Personally, I have decided that mexican is one of my least favorite cuisines (except for chipotle--in love with chipotle). I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like politico-watching with your salsa and fajitas, then head to this spot. When you walk in, you'll see a "lineup" of cowboy boots. Don't worry about not having enough time to bond with this…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice Mexican restaurant near the National Cathedral. I like the Fajitas al Carbon (Mesquite grilled beef, chicken or combination, as well as grilled jalapinio pepper and bell peppers). Of course the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is owned by the same people as is Lauriol Plaza but the atmosphere doesn't match up. The interior definitely strikes me as more of a Mexican kind of place though. The menu is pretty much…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know I have eaten here before, but not for years. I did however have the opportunity to try both the frozen and on the rocks margaritas yesterday. They were both good, not too salty, and come with…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This sister restaurant to Lauriol Plaza is clearly, well, related. I'm not a raving fan (of either place), but they do some things well: frozen margaritas, outdoor seating, and great chips with salsa.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only eat very basic Mexican foods, even though I claim it's one of my favorite types of food. While a lot of people might not think Cactus Cantina is terrific, the salsa alone keeps me coming back.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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The best salsa, and good food. The bathroom is tricky to get to - especially with a baby!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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This place is perfect for kids. It's big, it's loud, there's a children's menu and no one cares if you make a mess. Plus, the tortilla machine provides free entertainment for the toddler set. The downside is...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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This restaurant has good food...good help and is loud and perfect for a family!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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Great place for kids! great pricepoint, chips and dip at the table and good food!
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice Mexican style restaurant with good salsa. Sometimes the service can be pretty bad, though. It seems their entire wait staff is made up of high-school kids that don't really care about their…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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I have been to Cactus Cantina many times and have found the food to be on the whole very good. Thoug...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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For a large group Margarita and Mexican outing you really can't beat Cactus Cantina. Okay, for atmo...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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Stairs make strollers a bit difficult.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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Lively atmosphere. Limited kids entrees
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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Yummy food (and strong margaritas). Early dinners are packed with families.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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These folks are very accommodating toward children, even parties with multiple children.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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The service can be very slow, but at least the staff and other patrons d not mind having kids there.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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Good for toddlers--the place is always hopping so no one notices if your child is loud. Patient, accomodating staff
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/26/2005
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Great food and atmosphere for families with children. They are very accomodating.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/28/2004
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Great place to let the kids do their thing without getting in the way of other diners. Very kid friendly. The only downfall is that the staff is very slow.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/14/2004
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Good family-friendly restaraunt. has plenty of room, but is very often packed so the wait can be long during the busy times. The food is good and the service is excellent. Always have crayons and coloring book...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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Great place to take children. It is loud so children making noise is not an issue. The food is good, the margaritas are great! The only negative is there can be a long wait
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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Very kid friendly with fast service and fun kid foods.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/12/2004
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We have been going to Cactus Cantina since our twins were babies (they are now 5). They were ALWAYS nice to us regardless of how much food went on the floor, what tantrums there were, etc. The grilled food is...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/01/2004
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Great kids menu and they can play with the raw tortilla dough. We go there at least 2x per month with our three kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/12/2004
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Fantastic food in a low-key setting. Kids love the food and the activity. They have placemats with crayons for drawing, and kid specific cups.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/25/2004
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Stoller access is inconvenient unless eating outside. They make no exceptions to the wait list but do provide crayons/coloring book once you are seated to occupy the little ones while the food is prepared....
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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Kid central. Are there anything but outta conrtol families or are they all seated together?!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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This is a great place to go with the kids. They're clearly used to it; unlike the sister Lauriol Plaza on 18th, the tablecloths are waxed and the water tumblers are plastic. The food comes fast and is really...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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Great place to go for lunch, much less crowded
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2004
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I have tried it twice and they are totally unaccomodating about how things are prepared (not great for picky kids). ie Could not make a plain quesadilla, no plain black beans etc. Also I thought food was...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/17/2003
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so easy with a baby- loud and noisy- no one notices if the baby cries!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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Children get crayons and even their own ball of tortilla dough to play with.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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Great place for toddlers. The tortilla machine and after-dinner mints make this a favorite for my daughter.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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Great to sit outside with baby! Great food and relaxed atmosphere.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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Try to visit at off times. This restaurant can be very busy. The steps into and out of the restaurant and it's crowded entryway make it tough for strollers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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Outdoor cafe area is great - indoor is spacious, too
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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Sometimes sooo crowded -- and thus too long of a wait for little ones. Stroller access difficult b/c of stairs to enter and tables packed in. Fun decor, though, and food!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/01/2003
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If you take your kids, go early - it can get crowded with University students later on.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/30/2003
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Loud ambiance drowns out children when they get a bit fidgety! Great kid friendly food as well.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/29/2003
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with 2 Amys and Cafe Deluxe on the same block, Cactus Cantina is right in the middle of the family dining block of Cleveland Park! loud and boisterous crowd so children blend right in, lots of outdoor dining,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/03/2003
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Staff was very friendly to baby. Can sit outside with stroller.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/02/2003
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This is a very good choice for a night out with baby if your baby doesn't mind a lot of noise and hearing other children scream and play. They were very attentive to my 5 month old and since there were other...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/14/2003
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Not a child environment
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/10/2003
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this is a festive, family style restaurant serving fresh-baked tortillas and excellent margaritas...
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cactus cantina.....washington, d.c....north of the border in cathedral heights...
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tex-mex mecca near the national cathedral...
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this tex-mex restaurant draws college students, families and area residents to its upper-northwest location...
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After living 18 years in Houston, I thought I would never find a descent Mexican Resturant. Thank god we found Cactus Catina. I thought I was back in Houston. Great food and atmosphere.
openlist.com - user review
great margaritas! great fajitas! great atmosphere for a cheerful gathering!
restaurantrow.com - user review
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cactus cantina is a colorful and always-crowded spot to take the family for lusty tex-mex in cleveland park. tortillas are made in an elaborate glassed-in machine that may interest the kids while theyire...
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