Cactus Cantina

"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

"Cactus Cantina is appreciated for its tortilla machine." - Adele Chapin

"While the tourists are down the hill in Georgetown, the real Wisconsin Avenue hot spot is Cactus Cantina. This Tex-Mex restaurant, which is a couple of blocks from the National Cathedral, has served DC residents for over 30-years—meaning there are people who have celebrated both their first drink and their first child here. The restaurant is huge and can seat around 300 people comfortably, so it works well for a casual catch up or group gathering. The food itself is just okay, though." - Omnia Saed

"While the tourists are down the hill in Georgetown, the real Wisconsin Avenue hot spot is Cactus Cantina. This Tex-Mex restaurant, which is a couple of blocks from the National Cathedral, has served DC residents for over 30-years—meaning there are people who have celebrated both their first drink and their first child here. The restaurant is huge and can seat around 300 people comfortably, so it works well for a casual catch up or group gathering. The food itself is just okay, though." - Omnia Saed

"Found here as an appetizer, the nachos at this Tex-Mex favorite arrive with guacamole, refried beans and jalapeno peppers." - Tajha Lanier, Travis Mitchell