Cactus Grill

Worth the drive over! Food was delicious. Server was attentive. The homemade bread was so good with the garlic butter. We got the fajitas and they were cooked to perfection. Definitely will be back!

Had lunch at the Cactus Grill on Friday and the food was really good. I had the cheese burger and it was huge. The wife had chicken Tinga and she really liked it. Homemade Rosemary bread with herb butter is complimentary. I highly recommend trying the Cactus Grill when in Meridian.

SIMPLY AMAZING!! The place is the very best restaurant in town hands down!! From their spectacular customer service to their delicious entrees, you will not be disapointed!! I have tried several different entrees and ALL of them were amazing! Fresh ingredients, high quality, price is reasonable for such quality!! This is my go to when in town!

Best kept secret in Meridian. All the food is from scratch. Family run. The chicken fried chicken with the jalapeño gravy is amazing. Mexican burger awesome. New Mexican meatballs a favorite.

Best place in town! Always have the best food and service. Never disappoints. Food is always amazing. Sauces are incredible. Whether lunch or dinner, Cactus Grill is the place to go!

Amazing quality food! Everything we ordered was sooo good! Can’t wait to come back. This place shouldn’t be rated any less than 5 stars!!

This is the Cornish Hen. The lemon sauce was almost too much, but the cook and flavor of the hen was phenomenal. Didn't know this hidden gem existed in no where Meridian. Worth the stop. It's a little expensive, so be prepared for a little sticker shock. The food is worth it though.

Great little place with really good food and service. We called ahead about 10 minutes before 16 of us walked in the door. They handled it perfectly.

Best place in town! Always have the best food and service. Never disappoints. Food is always amazing. Sauces are incredible. Whether lunch or dinner, Cactus Grill is the place to go!

Ok you never know what you are going to find. In town for the first time. We were directed to Cactus Grill. Glad we went!!! Had the chicken fried chicken mashed potatoes and spicy gravy All fantastic All made onsite!!! I live 60 miles away, but may drive there just to eat!

This is our first time here, we were camping near by and were starving. Found this place on yelp and we're glad we did. The food was DELICIOUS, everything we had tasted great. The service was so good , the waiter made sure our drinks stayed full and that we didn't need anything, excellent service with a smile. I loved the place , nice decor and very clean.

Once again , great food , great service and quiet atmosphere The Pasta Carbonara was the best I've ever had , the sauce was superb. My friends had blackened chicken fettuccine and it was beautiful

Beautiful historical town and great food experience . First time at the Cactus Grill family own with amazing services whom I had the pleasure to meet Raul (chef), Veronica, and Lalo. Terrific place for family gatherings and couples. We had five different plates with there unique presentations. Delicious! View pictures.

Had the chop steak with peppercorn sauce, absolutely delicious. My friend had the chicken fried steak which looked like it had been double fried. The steak was literally swimming in grease on the plate. I told her to send it back, but she didn't. Service was slow even though hardly anyone was there. I love this place. Hope to find it better next time I'm driving through.

Excellent lunch. We're gluten free & eat fish on Fridays. The staff created delicious fish tacos on corn tortillas & I had a super tasty grilled tilapia plate w/ sautéed veggies & rice. Cactus Grill is on Main Street right off the square on Hwy 22 in Merdian, TX

Cactus Grill in Meridian is excellent the food is always prepared very well. It's a BYOB restaurant they do have wine glasses for you and will open so don't worry if you forget a corkscrew. I've had fajitas to pork loin wheels, service is awesome in this quaint little restaurant.

Came into town to vote & decided to try something different for lunch. We chose Cactus Grill just off the square. VERY good choice. Nice & quiet & friendliest staff. I chose chicken salad sandwich with fries. The sandwich was packed full of the chicken salad with grapes & apples, lettuce & tomatoes on homemade toast. The fries were thin with just the right crunch. Hubby got beef enchiladas which he loved. We ordered chips, salsa & Q'ueso. These too were homemade & great. The waiter was charming & kept our glasses full. The hostess was very friendly & welcoming. We live 25 miles away from there but plan to return soon.

Our second time to eat at Cactus Grill. First time was ToGo. What a little gem of a place to eat at in Meridian literally 10 minutes from our house. I had the New Mexico Meatballs and my son had the Beef Enchiladas plate. We also had the appetizer of queso and chips. The service was great. We will return.

Broke down on the side of the road and came in for a quick bite while we waited for the truck to be repaired. Got our food fast and when we went to leave a massive hailstorm came through so we were trapped inside. The staff here was so friendly and offered us help when we explained our situation. We had time to eat our meals and they were absolutely delicious. Please support this restaurant not only because the food is good but the staff here is kind hearted. Also the restaurant is really neat looking, kinda western. Thank you Cactus Grill for taking us in and feeding us good food.

I have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The food is always perfectly cooked with amazing flavors. Try the pork tenderloin on rice pilaf. You'll love it.

We stopped while traveling long distance. We were hot and tired. The cafe was cool and refreshing. Food was authentic and delicious!!! Waiter was pleasant and attentive. Excellent experience.

Cute little Texas Diner. Best ice tea I've ever had both sweet and unsweet. Spilt pea soup of the day had just the right broth to pea and ham and the delicious bread made it a meal. Tiki Hubby had the chicken fried Steak - thick crispy batter around a tender piece of steak with a creamy gravy. Came with buttery corn with fresh carrots and squash and homemade lumpy buttery smashed potatoes. Stop by if you get a chance.

I gave it 4 stars because the food we ordered was good. My burger was large and seasoned well. My husband's grilled cheese had real cheese and a nice crust. The ice tea was fresh brewed, and the place was clean. Although a little dark inside. Service was good. But it just wasn't over the top. Everything we ate, I could have made myself at home. But if you're out and about in Meridian, it's a good place to eat, just not a destination spot.

Quick service. Drinks never went empty. Quiet relaxing environment. Chicken piccata was a little too vinegary for my personal liking, but gorgeous presentation. My husband got the ribeye, and it was spectacular. Even the kids chicken strips were delicious. Sweet tea was perfect. Bread was a little hard but the butter saved it all. Overall, an amazing place to take the family!!

Best meal I've had in awhile ! 5 stars ! And everything is come out the kitchen is looked great! I'll be back

Everything on the menu is the best!! We love Veronica and Raul. The service is wonderful and Mario is the best!

This seriously is the best food in Meridian. The best dish on the menu is the pecan crusted pork scallopini with vegetables and rice. It rivals anything in Dallas. Fantastic! If you go for dinner, be aware that it is BYOB.

Amazing food and great service! A bunch of reviews talk about how long the service takes, but we went for lunch and it was not bad at all (you also have to remember where this restaurant is located, and how a restaurant in a small town in Texas won't have the same service as a big town/city). Our waiter was great and very knowledgeable on the food. Some of the best food I've had in a while

What a gem hidden here in Meridian; we came from DFW to experience their establishment and food as my Mother raved about it. I don't know where to begin.. the focaccia with rosemary bread was outstanding and our meals went above our expectations. We popped in for Valentine's and the beef for their specials didn't disappoint. You get your money's worth!

Good food, great menu selection and friendly, prompt service. Stop by on your way through town!

Been by here a few times when playing football in Meridian and they always look closed. Finally decided to call and they were OPEN! Food was delicious. Got the mixed fajitas and the beef was one of the best I'd ever had. Tender and full of flavor. Chicken was really good and juicy! Wife got blackened chicken pasta and loved it. Kids(x4) got fried cat fish, chicken fried chicken, beef enchiladas, and grilled cheese and they each really enjoyed their meal. Server was on top of everything, never leaving our cups empty! Will definitely be back.

Have been looking forward to trying this place out. We came over from Cleburne not sure if I would make a special trip again. Was looking forward trying the Sirloin with Lobster Bearnaise sauce but they Did Not Have it. Ugh Ordered Calamari app and Asparagus and Tomato app's Got Calamari and Artichoke dip.Which was very good but we didn't get what we ordered. Which fell on deaf ears of the staff. I had the Special 8oz Steak with Demiglaze the Glaze was better than the steak. Wife had Spinach salad which she enjoyed. My son had pork chops which he said was good but nothing special. Desert Flan pie good but needed some kind of topping. Very much wanted to be impressed but was not. Service was kinda slow as well. Our waiter was sitting on his phone a lot.

Don't let the small-town-Texas storefront look deceive you - when you enter the Cactus Grill in Meridian, TX, you are in for a true treat. What may appear to be a typical downtown diner is, in truth, a casual restaurant featuring fine food served with with excellent attention to your comfort. Our purpose was to get together with a friend roughly mid-way between Fort Worth and Waco, so almost anything would have done. But the food was delicious and plentiful. Well worth the drive!

The catfish was a great portion. Their cilantro jalapeño tartar was amazing! I don't normally eat tartar sauce but that was a great compliment to the fish. Be sure to have enough time because this great food takes time.

After a morning of hiking this was the perfect lunch. Everything was fresh and had a unique twist. The Pecan Porkchop Scallopini was recommended by the waiter and it did not disappoint. The chicken fried chicken included jalapeño gravy that was just the right heat. We will go again.

Delicious food! I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo which was creamy goodness. My husband got the Chicken Fried Steak. He said it was very good. We both made a happy plate. We would come and eat again.

Excellent! We stopped in on the way to Dinosaur World. I got the New Mexico Meatballs and it was slightly over salted but not enough that I didn't eat it. The tea was spot on, the portions were very generous! My husband got the burger and took it all down. Everything was made in house and extremely fresh!!!

The food is good and the staff is helpful. My husband got the southwest meatballs and I got the pecan crusted pork medallions. Everything we ate was good, the only criticism is that it is slightly too salty. The only other reasons I'm not giving it 5 stars is because the servers/host stay on their phones constantly texting and the lighting is pretty bad. I'm talking dark. We would come back and recommend to others.

Wow. Terrible service and food. Chicken Parmesan was so salty ot was inedible. A full hour to get food. We will never go back. Disgusting.

We ate at Cactus Grill last fall, and enjoyed the food, especially the chicken fried steak. This week we visited Meridian, and arrived at Cactus Grill at 11am and were the first diners when they opened. We placed our orders right away. Several people came in after us, and noticed that the waiter had served three other diners before us. After 35 minutes l asked when would our food be served and he said that he needed to check in the kitchen. Last year, we noticed the same issue, but since it was our first visit to this place, we were not too concerned, but today it was quite irritating, since the diners who came in after us ordered the same type of food which we had. Could it be that they are understaffed? My husband had been looking forward to eating here again, and almost left the place after waiting for more than 30 minutes for our food.

Wonderful food and staff is awesome! Fettuccine was kick ass. We plan to stop by ever time in this little town.

When I rode I to Meridian, I assumed my choices would be burgers or bbq, both good, but on a 100 degree day I was hoping for lighter lunch options. The Cactus is excellent. Family run, friendly, and great food. I ordered the Greek salad with grilled chicken, no dressing. This was just right for lunch! Fresh bread is also served with the meal. Most of the other patrons were ordering the fried catfish and chicken fried steak, so I might give one of those a try on a cooler day :) The Cactus is tucked away off of Main Street, but worth the time to find it. Thanks!

Pecan crusted pork was delicious as was the catfish. The ribeye was not as good. They smothered it with brown gravy that took away from the taste of the steak. Nice atmosphere. Takes awhile to get food, but it came out fresh and hot. Will definitely return when we are in town again.

This place is a hidden gem.. don't be afraid to drive a little off Hwy 6 try this place. It is worth the stop. This is not your typical mom and pop place in a small town. The chef/owner is obviously trained in his field. Everything we tried was delicious. Our party of 4 had the meatballs 2 different pasta dishes and the catfish. The FLAVORS were excellent. This will become a regular stop on our trups through the area..The desserts are fresh and made in house. I highly recommend the tres leches cake and the cream cheese vanilla flan

Absolutely best food in the area. What a surprise. The outside is unassuming and inside is small but the food is top notch. They serve steaks, fish, fajitas and salads. My husband had the spinach salad and he said it was delicious. I had the special pan seared salmon with risotto. It was amazing, absolutely delicious. This restaurant is a gem!!!!

Just happened to find this little gem while driving through Meridian tx. Great food /service. We both had pecan chicken salad. Homemade bread/butter soooo good. Going on my list of places to come back to

Nice stop along our road trip. My husband and I had the spinach salad with goat cheese and candied pecans. We added avocado to make it even healthier. Nice staff and fast service. I would recommend especially for those trying to eat a little healthier! It's hard to find healthy options in small towns. It was awesome that we found one!

A++ Food and service with a smile. I had the meatball entree and my husband had the Mexican burger. It was delicious. All of it. Will be returning!!

After a long bike ride we stopped in for a hamburger. But I ordered the chicken fried steak instead. My friends ordered the grilled cheese and the catfish. Everything was excellent. I highly recommend this hometown restaurant with the fresh bread.

BYOB. Less than $5 corkage. Family run. Clean and friendly. This place is popular with locals but it isn't a must-see for travellers. The menu does a little bit of everything in the American and Tex-Mex sphere, but nothing well. Everything we ordered was well done, without being asked. Even a hamburger bun came scorched.

Excellent lunch and delicious dessert chocolate mousse caketotally worth the drive over.we sill be back!

I am eating in all 254 Texas counties and ate here for Bosque county Restaurant has been there 9 years, wife is host-husband is Chef Prior to your meal you get a basket of fresh bread with compound butter We had Pecan encrusted pork scaloppini and it was excellent! fresh and tasty Open for lunch and dinner If you are in the area try it, you wont be disappointed

Great food, good service and atmosphere. Stopped in after kayaking and was pleasantly surprised by good food. Quesadillas and enchiladas are worth ordering again.

I came here for lunch with my coworker based on his recommendation and was not disappointed! Yelp labels this place as "Mexican," but I didn't view it as that. Two of my coworkers had lunch here the previous week and each said it was excellent. I ended up ordering the spinach salad and my coworker ordered the soup of the day, which was asparagus. Food came out quickly and was delicious! My salad came with a vinaigrette, candied pecans, and caramelized fruit. I loved it. My coworker also said the soup was delicious. Our meal also came with bread, which was dry, and garlic butter, which was delicious. I was pleased with this place. In an area where food options are limited, I was pleased to find this to be a hidden gem. If ever back in the area I will definitely come here to eat.

Everything we've had has been fantastic. My pecan crusted pork scallopini with lemon butter was Amazing. Chicken fried chicken with jalapeño gravy-yum!! But the Cajun fish sandwich is my fathers favorite. All homemade sauces and dressings, large portions, great iced tea, and oh the apple raisin bread pudding!! Great service but not super fast since everything is made fresh when you order. But not unreasonably slow either. And the couple that run it are super friendly. Very reasonable prices makes it easy for us to come frequently. Pretty sure this is the best meal we've had in the last year.

Just passing through and found this small jewel. The New Mexico Meatballs were outstanding. Spicy sauce over the meatballs mixed with zucchini and fluffy white rice was delicious topped with slices of fresh avocado. The homemade bread and spice butter wonderful. Staff very polite and establishment very clean. Wonderful little home town cafe that exceeded my expectations.

This place has great service and great food. The owners make you feel like you have known them forever. The salad was excellent. The butter that is served with the bread is wonderful. It's has red onions, garlic, parsley and oregano. Great steak with brandy sauce.