Los Cactus

A square deal and delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant for good Mexican food that won't break the bank. I especially appreciate the fast and friendly service and the whole fried jalapenos and they put French fries in your burrito bowel if you want! Open 10am-9pm daily and they even have a drive through

Stumbled across Los Cactus on social media - Tiktok to be exact and WOW… this place is a local hidden gem. I ordered the barbacoa bowl and paired it with their watermelon fresca, and honestly—it was a 10/10 across the board. Waayyy better than Chipotle. Trust. The bowl was stacked: juicy barbacoa, fresh toppings, and just the right balance of heat and coolness (that drizzle on top? chef’s kiss). And the watermelon fresca? Refreshing, not too sweet, with that perfect “ahhh” factor. Only if there was unlimited refills, id never leave. Together, it was like the food version of a mic drop. Definitely adding this spot to my regular rotation. If you haven’t tried it yet, don’t sleep on it—you’ll thank me later. 🌮🥗🍉

I've had a lot of good food here, and some mid food, tonight I just didn't get any of the sides I ordered with my quesadillas . Still got charged money for them though. Maybe they ran out of the boxes they usually put quesadillas in but I still want my rice and guacamole.

This is a great hidden gem of hand-crafted Mexican food. Similar to another well known foil-wrapped burrito place, you order at a counter and then choose from a wide variety of ingredients. The difference is that this place has a much broader menu that includes Mexican favorites like tortas, chimichangas, gorditas, etc., and sides like elotes and Mexican rice. Almost nothing is more than $10. The meats are outstanding and flavorful. They're well seasoned but not spicy, and in addition to things like chicken, asada (steak), barbacoa, beef, and carnitas, they have more traditional meats like lengua and an authentic al pastor that's shaved off a gyros-style rotisserie on-site. They have a wide selection of toppings. The guac doesn't cost extra either. On of the best things is that after going through the line, they also have a self-serve condiment bar with about eight or more different types of homemade salsa to choose from. They have indoor seating with a fast-food eatery feel. It's nothing fancy, but it's clean and well serviced. The staff is very friendly. Overall, this place can't be beat for counter-style burritos and tacos, especially for those who desire something more authentic than what other foil-wrapped burrito places offer.

DONT EAT HERE. i drove 20min to try this place out with a friend, we got home and our food was cold… we’re still hungry so we ate & my friend pulls a long piece of PLASTIC/saran wrap?? out of her steak taco. we’re both immediately disgusted because we dont know if we have already ingested any smaller pieces of plastic in the food we have already ate so we decide to bring the food back & get a refund. we drove back & were met with rude employees laughing at the situation in which we feel even more disgusted by. the least they could do was give a full refund they saw the plastic and admitted to the wrong doing. one employee tried to only give me $10 back of the $44 total because some of the food was eaten. he took our food and bags back (which most restaurants wont even take food back) and proceeded to go through each item we ate off of completely missing the point that if plastic was found in our food what else could possibly be contaminated?? I wasnt willing to take the risk with more food from this place. Eventually we got the refund after 20min of arguing with these people. No manager on duty after 9 apparently. very sad situation as weve been excited to try this place out but after the disrespect and lack of good customer service i will never be back & warn others as well. unsanitary and disgusting. will be reporting to the MN department of health.

So fun fact, our daughter is vacationing in Mexico and sent over pictures of some tacos. Well that made us crave tacos so nearly 9pm we decided to get sone take out thinking we’re gonna go to Taco Bell. Well we decided to give Los Cactus a try and boy were we surprised. This place is amazing! I was a bit skeptical going but oh sooo glad we stopped in. Set up is similar to chipotle but much better, everything made fresh to order, got to pack my own to go extra toppings, well worth the money. The food is so mouthwatering delicious😋😋There are so many selections of Mexican food within the area but Los Cactus is so much worth it you get so much more for less $$. The vibe and atmosphere made us felt like we were in Mexico. I highly recommend making a stop here. The staff are super friendly and their restaurant is very clean. Plenty of parking spaces and did I mention they have a drive through!!

Los Cactus is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Serving up delicious, authentic Mexican food such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and more. All of their ingredients are fantastic. The service is very fast, even when there is a line. They also have a good selection of cold drinks. I have always been able to get a parking spot and a table - even when they’re busy. I also like the music they have playing. Great vibe - very vibrant and welcoming. Everyone that works here is also very friendly and great at what they do. Overall, Los Cactus is a fantastic local Mexican spot that I definitely recommend you try.

Chipotle style layout with more diverse options and hearty portions. Flavors are great (some could use a bit more salt) and delivers excellent value for the price. Great location for this area and plenty of parking. Plenty of seating inside as well. Service is quick and friendly.

New Restaurant - Aug 2024 Los Cactus is a semi-fast food type of set-up, where you order at the counter (think similar to Chipotle's style). There is a salsa/condiments "fixings" bar that you can get fresh lime, cilantro, pickled red onions, corn mix, sliced cucumbers, etc. Seat yourself after you get your food at the counter. I ordered Al Pastor Bowl. (Not pictured) It was flavorful pork, but a a bit more on fatty side than I prefer. I added pico de gallo, cheese, cilantro, onion. You get to pick 2 sides-I chose rice and grilled green peppers and onions for my bowl. I added their hot red salsa which was garlicky and spicy. Beef Taco Birriria with Consume (like aus jus, for dipping): An order comes with 3 Fried barbocoa beef tacos with cheese. Dip the crunchy tacos in the consume soup sauce. You'll be amazed on how good this tastes! The second and third time I went (yep, it's that good), I got a chicken (pollo) huarache. It's a large big slab of corn-based flatbread with the chicken, iceberg lettuce and cheese on top. (Think like a flatbread with toppings). It was DELICIOUS! When you order, they will ask for your choice of red or green salsa (or both) to cook your chicken. I went with red salsa-it was so good! I would say it has a mild heat. I added more toppings to my huarache: picked red onions, corn, & more red spicy salsa from their condiments bar. Get their mango or cantaloupe drink. You won't regret it! (Pictured: Cantaloupe drink) Free parking lot available, but it gets busy, so arrive early. Price: ~$21 for 2 Entrees Service: Lots of staff, friendly, and fast. Overall: 9.4/10

I have been looking forward to trying Los Cactus since they opened up recently near my home. On our local community page, people were raving about it! Many people saying it's better than Chipotle! I went to get take out around 4 on a Sunday. Parking lot was nearly full but I quickly found a spot. It was busy inside but I got helped right away! I was surprised at how many staff were working, so many! Staff were kind and quick - I was in and out in minutes. I really appreciated them keeping my chips separate so they didn't get soggy on my drive home. Our total of $18 and some change was great for two full meals. I also appreciated the free cold toppings and sides you can take little containers of. My drive home was less than 5 minutes and my husband and I dug in right away! My husband's first words were "this is better than chipotle". After a few bites, we both looked at each other and agreed that it was literally room temp. Not warm, room temperature! Less than 10 minutes of it being prepped keep in mind. That is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. It really brought down the quality and my husband ended up taking back his statement of it being better than Chipotle. The food itself was tasty and we appreciated the many options of meat and toppings. You can really customize things easily here! The chips were fresh tasting and yummy! The portion sizes were good as well. The building itself was nice, clean, and I really liked the cactus theme throughout. I also noticed they have a drive through that I believe is open for late night which is nice. We plan to try again but eat there and during a less busy time! I would recommend checking it out.

Looking for a new taco spot? Check out Los Cactus. They've got plenty of choices for meals and it's all delicious. They are a quick service joint, you tell them what you want and they'll make it for you fresh. They've got a small dining area, but it does the job. They've have a cool little section for salsas and extras, which is nice if you want to spruce up your meal.

Food was amazing Great flavor Great portions The perfect amount of meat in your tacos Prices are affordable then most of any other taco shops Service in drive thru was great Definitely going back, this place needs to get more customers in. 10/10 recommended Customer service was like no other, 10/10

We got a chicken enchilada with red sauce, asada taco, asada chimichanga, and carnitas burrito. The drinks were mango and horchata. The salsas were amazing! Everything was soooo good. Also, while we were there, the line never stopped - and that was right up until closing!

This restaurant used to be an Asian restaurant that was owned by my coworker family. We used to grab food from there when we were in the area. When I drove by, I was surprised a Mexican restaurant has taken over. We stopped by the other day and was surprised they were more like a Chipotle. Go up to the counter and you'll see the spread of toppings. I ordered street tacos, they were pretty good. My daughter ordered burrito bowl and she said she can only taste the rice. My niece ordered the burrito and she said she can only taste the beans. I'm not sure if the rice and beans was more seasoned than the meats? There's a salsa station in the end where you can help yourself to sauces, pickled onions and jalapeños, and other toppings. Service is really quick, they have 2 lines to choose. The colors of the restaurant was what caught my attention, it's yellow and green. Very bright inside and outside.

I arrived on Grand Opening Day for the 9:00a open. I followed an employee in just after 9:00..made my way to the counter where the woman greeted me with: we're not open. We don't open until 10:00. I showed her the facebook event that said 9:00 before leaving. No problem, so I told the couple that was coming in that they wren't open and we told another woman that had just parked. I returned around 10:30 to order and Al Pastor burrito for their $5.95 opening day burrito special. When I said burrito I watched as a tortilla was grabbed and put in the tortilla warmer. Had the thought: oh like Chipotle? The warmer didn't work so she went over to another one. I did opt for rice, it was Spanish Rice....a fun option rather than just white or brown! There was fajita type peppers & onions, I asked for peppers. I was appreciative that she scooped up just the tiniest amount of onions too. Easier for me to pick out! I also opted for guacamole and lettuce. There was no extra cost for the guac, thanks! There was another type of guac looking condiment in the end options that I also opted for. There is like a small salsa bar at the end that I didn't stop at. I appreciate that the ordering counter is essentially divided, so two customers can be helped at once, helping the line move quicker. The staff were friendly and efficient. The burrito? So good and so filling! The item that there was the most of in my burrito and was not skimped on? The meat! There was so much of it in there! Definitely your money's worth... as it should be. Thanks Los Cactus you definitely made a fan of me and I am looking forward to my next meal from you! Los Cactus is easy to get to; just south of 694, right on Central and with their big sign, you can't miss them. There was a $1.00 charge on my receipt, I didn't notice it until I got the email receipt when I got home, I'd assume it's their credit card fee? Which I'm fine with since it was a minor fee, but maybe put i[ a sign? Maybe there was one, I didn't see. Just an FYI, thanks.

Gorditasssss....tienen que probarlas! Fui con mi familia y pedimos huaraches y gorditas, mi favorita la gordita de al pastor y a mi esposo el huarache de pollo, todo muy rico y muy barato.

One of the worker was displeased to serve me. He had an attitude even though i spoke loudly on what i wanted. He didn't seem to understand english and muttered under his breath in spanish while he attempted to make what i ordered. Will not go back again

Excellent food! We ordered burritos, elote, and queso. The quality of the food was surpassed only by the enthusiasm of the staff. A new favorite spot!! The restaurant was clean and updated. Looking forward to sampling the rest of the menu.

Good service. Windows on 3 sides, so nice and bright. Tried the Tacos combo asada with mild salsa, came with 3 sides. Fries lacked any crunch, ketchup would be better if it was in a mini bowl from a pump instead of packets. Corn with sauce was great. Sauteed peppers/onions great. Asada lacked flavor. Regret downgrading to the mild salsa. For the barbacoa bowl my options included rice/beans (was not sure what the other choice was). Then Pico de Gallo, guacamole (no extra cost), cilantro, lettuce. The barbacoa was tender and flavorful. I will definitely return for the barbacoa bowl. Delicious. Mango drink was nice. Not too sweet. The elote was great. Never tried it before. Will return to sample rest of the menu. Glad it is close to home.

Thought I would give Los Cactus another try to be fair, and also because according to both their Yelp and Facebook pages (still no actual website) they were supposed to be open until 11:00 PM. Even though I was not blown away with my first experience I knew it would be miles better than some fast food drive through that was open. I found them closed by 9:55 after making the trip. Very annoying, and the experience does not encourage me to keep trying to spend money there.