Cactus Cantina

Tex-Mex restaurant · Cathedral Heights

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"At this longstanding Tex-Mex spot in Northwest, parents sip margaritas and dig into fajitas as kids play with tortilla dough balls and choose from a generous children’s menu. Options include quesadillas and enchiladas; tacos al carbon; and (of course) chicken tenders. All are served with Mexican rice and beans. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery are all available." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

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