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    Cactus Catina

    3300 Wisconsin Avenue

    Washington, DC 20016


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    Featured Items

    • Gl.Frozen Marg

      $11.95
    • Tacos Al Carbon Platter (Copy)

      Two soft flour tortillas filled with grilled beef or chicken. Guacamole & pico de gallo
      $29.95
    • Bowl Chile Queso

      A dip of melted cheese with peppers, onions and tomato
      $14.50

    Online Food Menu

    Appetizers

    • Guacamole

      $11.95
    • Cup Chile Queso

      A dip of melted cheese with peppers, onions and tomato
      $10.95
    • Bowl Chile Queso

      A dip of melted cheese with peppers, onions and tomato
      $14.50
    • Guac and Queso

      $18.95
    • Ceviche

      Fresh fish, shrimp and scallops marinated in lime juice tomato and onions
      $16.50
    • Two Tamales

      Wrapped in corn husk stuffed with chicken or pork
      $10.95
    • Six Texas Wings

      $15.50
    • Ten Texas Wings

      $22.95
    • Tortilla Soup

      $12.95
    • Tomato Avocado Salad

      $13.95
    • Small House Salad

      Crispy romaine lettuce, avocados, palmitos, red onions, peppers, pepperoncini & tomatoes tossed with choice of dressings
      $13.95

    Quesadillas

    • Cheese Quesadilla

      $16.10
    • Veggie Quesadilla

      Topped with guacamole & sour cream
      $16.50
    • Spinach Quesadilla

      Topped with guacamole & sour cream
      $16.95
    • Chicken & Spinach Quesadilla

      Topped with guacamole & sour cream
      $17.95
    • Steak Quesadilla

      Topped with guacamole & sour cream
      $19.95
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Topped with guacamole and sour cream
      $17.95
    • Chicken & Steak Quesadilla

      $18.95
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      Topped with guacamole & sour cream
      $19.50

    Nachos

    • Nachos

      Corn tortillas with melted cheese, refried beans, jalapeño peppers, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
      $15.50
    • Nachos Mexicano

      Pile of tortilla chips, topped with ground beef, melted cheese, refried beans, jalapeños, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
      $16.50
    • Nachos al Carbon

      Corn tortillas with melted cheese, refried beans, jalapeño peppers, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
      $17.95

    Enchiladas

    • Cheese Enchiladas

      Two corn tortillas filled with Cheddar cheese, topped with onions, Chile ancho or tomatillo sauce
      $15.95
    • Chicken Enchiladas

      Two corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, topped with chile ancho sauce and melted cheese
      $17.95
    • Beef Enchiladas

      Two corn tortillas filled with shredded beef, topped with beef sauce and melted cheese
      $19.95
    • Spinach Enchilada

      Two flour tortillas filled with spinach, topped with sour cream sauce, avocado slices, Monterrey jack and Cheddar cheese. Served with white rice and black beans
      $15.95
    • Combo Enchiladas

      Two corn tortillas filled with your choice of cheese, shredded beef or chicken
      $18.95
    • Seafood Enchiladas

      Two flour tortillas filled with shrimp & scallops, topped with marisco sauce and melted Monterey jack cheese. Garnished with avocado slices
      $26.95

    Mexican Combinations

    • Guadalajara Pl. (Copy)

      One cheese enchilada, ground beef crispy taco and chicken tamale
      $20.50
    • Santa Fe Pl. (Copy)

      One cheese enchilada, cheese chile relleno, and guacamole taco. Served with white rice and black beans
      $20.50
    • Three Enchilada Pl. (Copy)

      Three corn tortillas filled with your choice of shredded beef, shredded chicken or cheese
      $20.50
    • Reynosa Grande Pl. (Copy)

      One chicken enchilada, chicken crispy taco and chicken tamale
      $20.50
    • El Paso Deluxe Pl. (Copy)

      One shredded beef enchilada, crispy ground beef taco and pork tamale
      $20.50
    • Laredo Pl. (Copy)

      One shredded beef enchilada, one shredded chicken enchilada, one crispy chicken taco
      $20.50

    Tacos, Chimichangas, Burritos

    • Crispy Taco Platter (Copy)

      Three tacos filled with shredded chicken or ground beef. Tomato, onions and grated cheese
      $18.95
    • Soft Taco Platter (Copy)

      Three tacos filled with shredded chicken or ground beef. Tomato, onions and grated cheese
      $18.95
    • Tacos Al Carbon Platter (Copy)

      Two soft flour tortillas filled with grilled beef or chicken. Guacamole & pico de gallo
      $29.95
    • Chimichanga (Copy)

      Flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken or shredded beef, quick fried and served with sour cream and pico de gallo
      $19.95
    • Chile Rellenos Platter (Copy)

      Two fresh poblano peppers filled with ground beef or cheese. Topped with ranchero sauce & melted Monterrey jack cheese.
      $19.95
    • M/M Chille Relleno Platter (Copy)

      $19.95
    • Flauta Pl. (Copy)

      $19.50

    Salads

    • Cantina Salad (Copy)

      Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, olives, green peppers, avocado, pepperoncini & cheese
      $14.95
    • Sunshine Salad (Copy)

      Avocado, oranges, fresh corn, red, yellow and green peppers, sun dried tomatoes, red onions, glazed walnuts, mixed greens and spinach
      $14.95
    • Monterey Salad (Copy)

      Fresh corn, black beans, cheese, tortillas strips, tomatoes, mixed greens and spinach
      $14.95
    • BBQ Salad (Copy)

      Romaine lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, grilled corn, black beans, cucumbers, topped with crispy fried onions
      $14.95

    Fajitas

    • Chicken Fajitas

      The classic Chicken Fajita! A generous portion of marinated chicken, grilled to perfection, with onions and peppers, topped with Mexican Butter. Comes with homemade flour tortillas, Mexican Rice, Frijoles a la charra (*contains pork), guacamole & pico de gallo.
      $28.95
    • For Two Chicken Fajitas

      $53.95
    • Chicken & Steak Fajitas

      $29.95
    • For Two Chicken & Steak Fajita

      $57.95
    • Steak Fajitas

      $31.50
    • For Two Steak Fajitas

      $59.95
    • Shrimp Fajitas

      $24.95
    • For Two Shrimp Fajitas

      $48.95
    • Vegetable Fajitas

      $22.95

    Grilled Combos

    • Matamoros (Copy)

      1/2 rack of BBQ pork ribs with your choice of beef or chicken fajitas, and topped with Mexican butter
      $32.95
    • Del Mar (Copy)

      Choice of beef or chicken fajitas with three broiled sizzling jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon with cheese and jalapeño..and topped with Mexican butter
      $32.95
    • Tijuana (Copy)

      Choice of beef or chicken fajitas with three broiled sizzling jumbo shrimp and topped with Mexican butter
      $31.95
    • Plato Gordo (Copy)

      Beef and chicken fajitas, , costilla a la barbacoa BBQ pork ribs, camarones diablo spiced jumbo shrimp
      $99.95

    Cactus Classics

    • Carne Asada (Copy)

      Grilled skirt steak marinaded our special sauce and spices and served on a sizzling platter and topped with Mexican butter
      $36.95
    • Pechuga De Pollo (Copy)

      Grilled chicken breast marinated in Mexican herbs and served on a sizzling platter and topped with Mexican butter
      $27.95
    • Diablo Pl. (Copy)

      Six broiled jumbo shrimp spiced and served on a sizzling platter topped with Mexican butter
      $29.95
    • Brochette Pl. (Copy)

      Six jumbo shrimp filled with cheese and jalapeño, wrapped in bacon, broiled and served on a sizzling platter topped with Mexican butter
      $31.95
    • Costillas (Copy)

      Tender rack of pork ribs cooked in Mexican herbs and covered with our home made BBQ sauce
      $33.95
    • Salmon a La Parrilla (Copy)

      Grilled salmon, topped with sautéed shrimp, avocados, in a light marisco sauce. Served with white rice, black beans and vegetables
      $29.95

    Desserts

    • Churros (Copy)

      Crispy churros, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and made for dunking in warm, gooey chocolate sauce
      $8.25
    • Three Sopapillas (Copy)

      Half moon pastry sprinkled with powdered sugar, cinnamon and drizzled with honey
      $5.95
    • Six Sopapillas (Copy)

      Half moon pastry sprinkled with powdered sugar, cinnamon and drizzled with honey
      $10.95
    • Flan (Copy)

      Traditional caramel custard with a silky texture and a golden caramel glaze
      $7.50
    • Cajeta (Copy)

      Vanilla ice cream with walnuts, rolled in coconut and drizzled in our special caramel sauce
      $9.50
    • Ice Cream (Copy)

      Vanilla, chocolate, mango sorbet
      $4.95
    • Tres Leches (Copy)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.95

    Bebidas

    • Apple Juice

      $4.75
    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.95
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.95
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.75
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.95
    • Frozen Lemonade

      $6.95
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.95
    • Lemonade

      $3.95
    • Pineapple Juioce

      $4.75
    • Saratoga Flat

      $4.75
    • Saratoga Sparkling

      $4.75
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.95
    • Tonic

      $3.95
    • Shiley Temple

      $3.95
    • Club Soda

      $2.00
    • Cranberry/Soda

      $4.75

    Bar Menu

    Non Alcoholic Mocktails

    • Virgin Daiquiri

      Choice of: lime, strawberry, peach, mango, pina colada
      $6.95
    • Frozen Lemonade

      $6.95
    • Virgin Mojito

      $6.95
    • Frozen Arnold Palmer

      Iced tea topped with frozen lemonade
      $6.95
    • Fountain Soda

      $3.95
    • P-Virgin Mango

      $30.00
    • P-Virgin Lime

      $30.00
    • P-Virgin Strawberry

      $30.00
    • P-Virgin Colada

      $30.00
    • P-Virgin Peach

      $30.00
    • 1\2 Pchr Lime

      $16.95
    • 1\2 Pchr Stawberry

      $16.95
    • 1\2 Mango Pchr

      $16.95
    • 1\2 Pina Colada

      $16.95
    • 1\2 Virgin Peach

      $16.95
    • Lime Rocks

      $6.95

    Signature Drinks

    • Glass House Margarita on the Rocks

      $11.95
    • Gl. Gold Marg.Rocks

      Jose cuervo gold tequila
      $14.50
    • Gl.Gold Cadillac Rocks

      Jose cuervo gold tequila & grand marnier
      $17.95
    • Gl.Casamigos Blanco Marg. Rocks

      $15.95
    • Gl. Skinny Rocks

      Milagro silver tequila with organic lime juice and agave nectar
      $14.95
    • Gl. Tanteo JalapRocks

      $14.95
    • Gl.Frozen Marg

      $11.95
    • Gl. Milagro Marg. Rocks

      $13.50
    • Gl. Patron Silver Marg.Rocks

      $17.95
    • Gl.Mojito Cubano

      Fresh crushed mint, lime, azucar, rum
      $11.95
    • Gl.Mojito Jalisco

      Fresh crushed mint, lime, azucar, and mezcal ilegal
      $15.95
    • Mezcal Amaras Verde Margarita

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.95
    • Gl. Sangria

      Red burgundy or white chablis with oranges apples and liquors
      $9.50
    • Gl. Sangrita

      $11.95
    • Gl. Skinny Tanteo Marg.

      $14.95
    • Gl. Swirl Marg.

      $11.95
    • Cherry Blossom Marg

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.95
    • Ranch Water

      $14.95
    • 1/2 Pitcher House Margarita on the Rocks

      $29.95
    • 1/2 Pitcher Gold Margarita on the Rocks

      Jose cuervo gold tequila
      $36.00
    • 1/2 Pitcher Gold Cadillac Margarita on the Rocks

      Jose cuervo gold tequila & grand marnier
      $38.50
    • 1/2 Pitcher Casamigos Blanco Margarita on the Rocks

      $37.00
    • 1/2 Pitcher Skinny Margarita on the Rocks

      Milagro silver tequila with organic lime juice and agave nectar
      $36.00
    • 1/2 Pitcher Frozen Margaritas

      $29.95
    • 1/2 Pitcher Tanteo Jalapeño Spiced Margarita on the Rocks

      $36.00
    • 1/2 Pitcher Sangrita

      Swirl of sangria and frozen lime margarita
      $29.95
    • 1/2 Pitcher Milagro Margarita on the Rocks

      $31.50
    • 1/2 Pitcher Patron Silver Margarita on the Rocks

      $42.95
    • 1/2 Pitcher Sangria

      Red burgundy or white chablis with oranges apples and liquors
      $17.95
    • 1/2 Cherry Blossom Marg

      $36.00
    • Pitcher House Margarita on the Rocks

      $59.95
    • Pitcher Gold Margarita on the Rocks

      Jose cuervo gold tequila
      $71.00
    • Pitcher Gold Cadillac Margarita on the Rocks

      Jose cuervo gold tequila & grand marnier
      $75.95
    • Pitcher Casamigos Blanco Margarita on the Rocks

      $72.00
    • Pitcher Skinny Margarita on the Rocks

      Milagro silver tequila with organic lime juice and agave nectar
      $71.00
    • Pitcher Tanteo Jalapeño Spiced Margarita on the Rocks

      $71.00
    • Pitcher Frozen Margaritas

      $59.95
    • Pitcher Sangrita

      Swirl of sangria and frozen lime margarita
      $59.95
    • Pitcher Milagro Margarita on the Rocks

      $61.95
    • Pitcher Patron Silver Margarita on the Rocks

      $81.95
    • Pitcher Sangria

      Red burgundy or white chablis with oranges apples and liquors
      $33.95
    • Pitcher Cherry Blossom Marg

      $71.00

    Blender

    • Lime Daiq

      $10.95
    • Peach Daiq

      $11.95
    • Pina Colada

      $11.95
    • Strawberry Daiq

      $11.95
    • Ptchr-S-Daiqu

      $59.95
    • Ptchr-L-Daiqu

      $59.95
    • Ptch-M-Daiqu

      $59.95
    • Ptchr-P-Daiqu

      $59.95
    • 1/2 Lime Daiqu

      $29.95
    • 1/2 Pina Colada

      $29.95
    • 1/2 Peach Daiqu

      $29.95
    • 1/2 Strawberry Daiqu

      $29.95

    Party Packs to Go

    Grilled Fajita - Packs to Go

    • Grilled Beef and Chicken Fajitas For 10

      Fajita Party Packs To Go! Minimum order is for 10 people. For additional guests, please add a per-person modifier. Delivery available - let us bring the party to you! Remember to add your margaritas!
      $280.00
    • Grilled Beef Fajitas For 10

      Fajita Party Packs To Go! Minimum order is for 10 people. For additional guests, please add a per-person modifier. Delivery available - let us bring the party to you! Remember to add your margaritas!
      $290.00
    • Grilled Chicken Fajitas For 10

      Fajita Party Packs To Go! Minimum order is for 10 people. For additional guests, please add a per-person modifier. Delivery available - let us bring the party to you! Remember to add your margaritas!
      $270.00
    • Veggie Fajitas Pack For 10

      Fajita Party Packs To Go! Minimum order is for 10 people. For additional guests, please add a per-person modifier. Delivery available - let us bring the party to you! Remember to add your margaritas!
      $210.00

    Taco - Packs to Go

    • Ground Beef Taco Pack for 10 People

      Taco Party Packs To Go! Minimum order is for 10 people. For additional guests, please add a per-person modifier. Delivery available - let us bring the party to you! (And don't forget to add your margaritas!)
      $155.00
    • Shredded Chicken Taco Pack for 10 People

      Taco Party Packs To Go! Minimum order is for 10 people. For additional guests, please add a per-person modifier. Delivery available - let us bring the party to you! (And don't forget to add your margaritas!)
      $155.00
    • Ground Beef and Shredded Chicken for 10 People

      Taco Party Packs To Go! Minimum order is for 10 people. For additional guests, please add a per-person modifier. Delivery available - let us bring the party to you! (And don't forget to add your margaritas!)
      $155.00

    Sides - Packs to Go

    • Pint Extra Chips and Salsa

      $7.00
    • Pint Guacamole

      $15.00
    • Pint Chili Con Queso

      $15.00
    • Pint Sour Cream

      $7.00
    • Pint Grated Cheese

      $5.00
    • Pint Pico

      $7.00
    • Pint Rice

      $2.78
    • Pint Beans

      $4.00
    • Tortilla

      $0.25
    • Quart Extra Chips and Salsa

      $13.00
    • Quart Guacamole

      $29.00
    • Quart Chili Con Queso

      $29.00
    • Quart Sour Cream

      $14.00
    • Quart Grated Cheese

      $8.50
    • Quart Rice

      $5.00
    • Quart Beans

      $7.00
    • Gallon Extra Chips and Salsa

      $45.00
    • Gallon Guacamole

      $107.00
    • Gallon Chili Con Queso

      $107.00
    • Gallon Sour Cream

      $52.00
    • Gallon Grated Cheese

      $31.00
    • Gallon Rice

      $16.00
    • Gallon Beans

      $25.00
    • 1/2 Gallon Extra Chips and Salsa

      $19.00
    • 1/2 Gallon Guacamole

      $55.00
    • 1/2 Gallon Chili Con Queso

      $55.00
    • 1/2 Gallon Sour Cream

      $27.00
    • 1/2 Gallon Grated Cheese

      $17.00
    • 1/2 Gallon Rice

      $9.00
    • 1/2 Gallon Beans

      $13.00

    Cactus Kids Menu

    Kids Entrées

    • Kid's Quesadilla

      Served with Mexican rice and refried beans
      $6.95
    • Kid's Nachos

      Cheese and refried beans on a corn tortilla. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans
      $6.95
    • Kids Enchilada

      Choice of cheese, chicken or shredded beef. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans
      $7.95
    • Cactus Tenders

      Chicken tenders and french fries
      $9.95
    • Pepitas De Pollo

      Chicken nuggets and french fries
      $7.95
    • Kids Crispy Taco

      Ground beef or chicken. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans
      $6.95
    • Kid's Taco Al Carbon

      Choice of grilled chicken or beef. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans
      $11.95
    • Kids Soft Taco

      $6.95
    • Add Fries

      $1.00
    • Kid Beef Nacho

      $8.20
    • Kid Chk Nacho

      $8.20

    Kids Drinks

    • Fountain Soda

      $3.95
    • Lemonade

      $3.95
    • Frozen Lemonade

      $6.95
    • Apple Juice

      $4.75
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.75
    • Pineapple Juice

      $4.95
    • Milk

      $2.95

    Kids Dessert

    • Kids Ice Cream

      1 scoop, chocolate, vanilla or mango sorbet
      $2.75

    Specials

    Tapas

    • Seafood Soup

      $14.95
    • Crab Quesadillas

      $21.95
    • Gambas

      $13.50
    • Fried Calamari

      $13.50
    • Seafood Quesadillas

      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.00

    Tacos

    • Fish Tacos (3)

      $19.95
    • Tacos de Carne Asada (3)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95
    • Brisket Tacos (3)

      $19.95
    • Tacos De Camaron (3)

      $17.95
    • Tacos Al Pastor (3)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95
    • Quesatacos

      $19.95

    Cactus Specials

    • Crab and Shrimp Enchiladas

      $24.95
    • Rockfish Marisco

      $23.95
    • Bistec Cubano

      $27.95
    • Lomo Saltado

      $28.95
    • Pollo Saltado

      $20.95
    • Salmon Fajitas

      $23.95
    • Trio BBQ Platter

      $30.95
    • Lobster Tail with Beef

      OUT OF STOCK
      $37.95
    • Mar y Tierra

      $38.95
    • Filet Mignon Fajita

      $38.95
    • Camarones Rellenos

      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.95
    • Lobster Tail with Chicken

      OUT OF STOCK
      $37.95
    • Masitas al Horno

      $24.95
    • Salmon Relleno

      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.95

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to Cactus Cantina – A Washington, D.C. Tex-Mex Tradition Since 1990 Located in the heart of Northwest Washington, Cactus Cantina has been serving bold Tex-Mex flavors and legendary hospitality since 1990. Known for our lively, family-friendly atmosphere and authentic recipes, we’ve become a local favorite — even among America’s First Ladies. Our menu features Tex-Mex classics like our sizzling fajitas, house-made guacamole, and fresh salsa crafted daily. And no visit is complete without one of our signature frozen margaritas — a D.C. favorite! Whether you're joining us for a casual night out, picking up carry-out, or planning a private event, we’re here to serve. We also offer drop-off catering for office lunches, celebrations, and gatherings of any size. From our kitchen to your table — and with parking available — experience the flavors and fun that have made Cactus Cantina a Washington institution for over three decades.

    Location

    3300 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC 20016

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