Cactus

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Cactus Restaurant - Alki is a Mexican, Spanish, and Gluten Free restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends, paid between $10 and $25, and tipped between 15% to 18%.

Know Before You Go: Portions are generous: Both "big plates" and tapas provide ample opportunity for sharing and tasting.

Where to Sit: Snag a seat outdoor in the summer months for a nice breeze coming from Alki Beach across the street; in winter request a table by the indoor fireplace.

Beachfront patios and sprawling views from the brightly decorated restaurant seem fitting with the warm weather food of the Southwest and Mexico. Dishes with a twist include a wild mushroom quesadilla with goat cheese and caramelized onions, a butternut squash enchilada with mole rojo, and bacon-wrapped, goat cheese-filled jalapeño peppers. Braised brisket tacos and chimichangas are available,...

Hang out here long enough and the views across Alki Beach and Elliott Bay will almost make you think you're in Mexico. Sipping handcrafted margaritas or Cuban mojitos seated at the sidewalk cafe while watching the sun set is another way to… Read More

The Scene
This Alki Beach neighborhood spot draws in everyone from families socializing over sangria to boisterous parties of folks fresh out of college. On weekend nights, it's likely...

Flavors of Mexico and the Southwest

Winner, Best Mexican Restaurant, King 5's Best of Western Washington Viewers Poll

For more than 20 years, Cactus has been satisfying Seattle with fresh, meticulously prepared fare inspired by the flavors of Mexico and the Southwest.