Cactus

In early 2002 we ventured east and opened our second restaurant in downtown Kirkland to great success. Realizing that proximity to large bodies of water was surely a good thing, we founded our third location right off Alki Beach in West Seattle. Finally, we set our sights on downtown Seattle, and opened a fourth location during the fall of 2011 in the up-and-coming South Lake Union neighborhood.

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

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.

Southwestern & Mexican Cuisine Seattle, Kirkland, Bellevue