The Authentic Taco

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  • Starters NEW Starters
  • Cheese Dip $6.89
  • Cheese Dip
  • Cactus Guacamole $6.89
  • Fresh chunks of avocado mixed with tomatoes, onions, light jalapeños, lime juice and cilantro
  • 3 Amigos Cheese Dip $14.36
  • Large bowl of our delicious cheese dip with grilled shrimp, steak* and chicken. Served with pico de gallo on the side and warm flour tortillas
  • Street Corn Guacamole $11.49
  • Fresh chunks of avocado mixed with tomatoes, onions, light jalapeños, lime juice and cilantro
  • Chorizo Sausage & Cheese Dip $6.89
  • Chorizo Sausage & Cheese Dip
  • Bean & Cheese Dip $6.89
  • Bean & Cheese Dip
  • Adult Chicken Tenders $11.49
  • Beef & Cheese Dip $6.89
  • Beef & Cheese Dip
  • Jalapeno & Cheese Dip Menu $6.89
  • Jalapeno & Cheese Dip
  • Habanero Salsa $2.29
  • Habanero Salsa
  • Cantina Sampler $13.79
  • A trio of our famous cheese dip, pico de gallo and guacamole
  • Street Corn Guacamole $11.49
  • Traditional Plates NEW Traditional Plates
  • Chimichanga Plate $15.66
  • A large flour tortilla stuffed with beef or shredded chicken, then lightly fried and topped with cheese dip. add steak or grilled chicken for an additional charge.
  • Arroz Con Pollo $14.94
  • Grilled chicken served on a bed of rice topped with cheese dip
  • Cactus Bowl $14.94
  • All bowls are served with mexican rice, black beans, broccoli, pico de gallo, and choice of guacamole or sour cream.
  • Enchilada Supreme $17.39
  • One shredded chicken, one beef, and one cheese enchilada topped with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
  • Flautas $16.24
  • New three flour tortillas fried with your choice of shredded chicken, carnitas, or ground beef. served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and a side of cheese dip.
  • Arroz Con Carne $16.24
  • Grilled chicken served on a bed of rice topped with cheese dip
  • Carne Asada $18.54
  • Grilled steak presented on a bed of sizzling onions and bell peppers with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, and sour cream.
  • Chicken Diablo $17.39
  • Grilled chicken cooked in our homemade spicy, cheesy sauce. served with your choice of two ((2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits, or refried beans.
  • Taquitos $16.24
  • Three rolled and lightly fried corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken or ground beef. served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese dip.
  • Arroz Con Texas $17.39
  • Grilled chicken served on a bed of rice topped with cheese dip
  • Pollo Cactus Melt $16.24
  • Chicken breast smothered in bell peppers, onions, and our cheese sauce.
  • Loaded Avocados $15.66
  • Carnitas $18.54
  • Slow-simmered pork tips cooked with sautéed onions. served with fresh tortillas, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
  • Arroz Con Camaron $13.79
  • Grilled chicken served on a bed of rice topped with cheese dip
  • Quesadilla Quesadillas
  • Grilled Chicken Quesadilla $14.94
  • Grilled chicken or steak* served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes
  • Steak Fajita Quesadilla $15.66
  • Grilled steak* or chicken with sautéed onions and peppers. Served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese
  • Texas Fajita Quesadilla $16.24
  • Grilled steak*, chicken and shrimp with sautéed onions and peppers served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese
  • Grilled Steak Quesadilla $15.09
  • Grilled chicken or steak* served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes
  • Chicken Fajita Quesadilla $15.09
  • Grilled steak* or chicken with sautéed onions and peppers. Served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese
  • Shredded Chicken Quesadilla $11.49
  • Shredded Chicken Quesadilla
  • Ground Beef Quesadilla $11.49
  • Ground Beef Quesadilla
  • Quesadilla Setup $2.29
  • Shrimp Fajita Quesadilla $16.24
  • Grilled steak* or chicken with sautéed onions and peppers. Served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese
  • Cheese Quesadilla $10.34
  • Cheese Quesadilla
  • Kid's Menu NEW Kid's Menu
  • Kid's Mini Quesadilla $8.04
  • Kid's Taco $8.04
  • Kid's Cactus Mini Burrito $8.04
  • Kid's Mini Nachos $8.04
  • Choice of ground beef, shredded chicken or plain with cheese dip
  • Kid's Cactus Fingers $8.04
  • Kid's Enchilada $8.04
  • Burritos NEW Burritos
  • California Burrito $17.39
  • Grilled steak or chicken with your choice of two sides all rolled into one large flour tortilla topped with cheese dip, avocados slices, sour cream, and your choice of hot or mild salsa.
  • Burrito Ranchero $17.39
  • Large flour tortilla filled with grilled steak or chicken, grilled onions, peppers, and topped with our zesty ranchero salsa and melted cheese. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits, or refried beans.
  • Burrito Mexicana $15.66
  • Ground beef or shredded chicken rolled in a flour tortilla, covered with cheese and topped with lettuce and sour cream. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits, or refried beans.
  • Texas Burrito $19.69
  • Large flour tortilla stuffed with grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp, grilled onions, and bell peppers, covered in our cheese dip and salsa. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits, or refried beans.
  • Cactus Grilled Burrito $15.66
  • Large flour tortilla with grilled steak or chicken and covered with our cheese dip. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits, or refried beans.
  • Nachos NEW Nachos
  • Grande Supreme Nachos $15.09
  • Grande Supreme Nachos Beef
  • Cheese Nachos $10.91
  • Cheese Nachos
  • Cheese, Beef & Bean Nachos $12.64
  • Cheese, Beef & Bean
  • Cheese & Bean Nachos $12.06
  • Cheese & Bean
  • Fajita Nachos $16.24
  • Fajita Nachos Steak
  • Cheese & Beef Nachos $12.06
  • Cheese & Beef
  • A La Carte A La Carte
  • Beef Taco $4.59
  • Beef Taco
  • Grilled Steak Taco $5.74
  • Grilled Steak Taco
  • Grilled Chicken Taco $5.16
  • Grilled Chicken Taco
  • Chimichanga $9.19
  • Beef/Chicken Chimichanga
  • Grilled Steak Burrito $10.34
  • Grilled Steak Burrito
  • Shredded Chicken Taco $4.59
  • Shredded Chicken Taco
  • Grilled Chicken $9.19
  • Grilled Chicken
  • Carnitas Tacos $5.16
  • Beef Burrito
  • Shredded Chicken Burrito $6.89
  • Beef Burrito
  • Beef Burrito $6.89
  • Beef Burrito
  • Beef Enchilada $4.59
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Beef & Bean Burrito $5.74
  • Beef Burrito
  • Cheese Enchilada $4.01
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Bean Burrito $5.74
  • Beef Burrito
  • Grilled Chicken Burrito $9.19
  • Grilled Chicken Burrito
  • Shredded Chicken Enchilada $4.59
  • Shredded Chicken Enchilada
  • Taquitos (3) $8.61
  • Tamale $4.01
  • Grilled Steak Strips $10.34
  • Grilled Steak Strips
  • Flautas (3) $8.61
  • Fried Fish Taco $5.74
  • Triggerfish Taco
  • Two Cheese Enchilada $8.03
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Three Cheese Enchilada $12.04
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Two Beef Enchilada $9.18
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Three Beef Enchilada $13.77
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Two Shredded Chicken Enchilada $9.18
  • Shredded Chicken Enchilada
  • Three Shredded Chicken Enchilada $13.77
  • Shredded Chicken Enchilada
  • Spinach Enchilada $4.01
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Two Spinach Enchilada $8.03
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Three Spinach Enchilada $12.04
  • Beef Enchilada
  • Gringo Taco $5.74
  • Gringo Taco
  • Grilled Fish Taco $5.74
  • Triggerfish Taco
  • Taco Mexicano $5.74
  • Grilled Chicken Taco
  • Mixed Taco Choice $4.01
  • Grilled Shrimp $10.34
  • Grilled Shrimp
  • Fried Shrimp $9.76
  • Fried Shrimp
  • Tostada $4.59
  • Chalupa $4.59
  • Toreados (3) $4.59
  • Guacamole Salad $4.59
  • Guacamole with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese.
  • Quesadilla Salad Setup $3.44
  • Side Of Chorizo $4.59
  • Chorizo $5.74
  • Gringo Taco
  • Side Shredded Chicken $4.59
  • Gringo Taco
  • Side Of Ground Beef $4.59
  • Gringo Taco
  • Shrimp Taco $5.74
  • Shrimp Taco
  • Chile Relleno $5.74
  • Chile Relleno
  • Tacos NEW Tacos
  • 3 Gringo Tacos $18.54
  • Juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh grilled pineapple and chorizo. Topped with raw onion and cilantro
  • 2 Tacos Mexicanos $15.09
  • Authentic Mexican-style street tacos with carne asada, fresh cilantro and onion on corn tortillas. Served with lime
  • Texas Tacos $18.54
  • One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 3 Steak Tacos $17.39
  • Grilled steak* tacos with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 3 Birria Tacos $18.54
  • One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 3 Tacos Mexicanos $17.39
  • Authentic Mexican-style street tacos with carne asada, fresh cilantro and onion on corn tortillas. Served with lime
  • 2 Tacos De Pollo $14.94
  • Juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 2 Carnitas Tacos $14.51
  • Authentic slow-roasted pork on corn tortillas with cilantro and raw onion, and a side of cilantro-lime cabbage and salsa verde
  • 2 Steak Tacos $16.24
  • Grilled steak* tacos with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 3 Carnitas Tacos $16.81
  • Authentic slow-roasted pork on corn tortillas with cilantro and raw onion, and a side of cilantro-lime cabbage and salsa verde
  • 2 Gringo Tacos $16.24
  • Juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh grilled pineapple and chorizo. Topped with raw onion and cilantro
  • 3 Tacos De Pollo $17.39
  • Juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 2 Birria Tacos $16.24
  • One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 2 Street Corn Elote Tacos $15.09
  • One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 2 Smash Burger Tacos $15.09
  • One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 3 Street Corn Elote Tacos $17.39
  • One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 3 Smash Burger Tacos $17.39
  • One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 3 Cactus Tacos $16.24
  • Seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • 2 Cactus Tacos $14.94
  • Seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese
  • Sides Sides
  • Large Chips & Salsa $8.04
  • Rice & Refried Beans $4.59
  • Rice & Beans
  • Mexican Rice $2.29
  • Mexican Rice
  • Small Chips & Salsa $4.59
  • Large Salsa $5.74
  • Side Fries $3.44
  • Rice & Black Beans $4.59
  • Rice & Beans
  • Flour Tortillas $1.71
  • Tortillas
  • Refried Beans $2.29
  • Refried Beans
  • Cactus Style Cheese Grits $2.29
  • Cactus Style Cheese Grits
  • Pico De Gallo $2.29
  • Pico De Gallo
  • Scoop Of Cheese Dip $2.29
  • Scoop Of Guac $1.71
  • Shredded Cheese $2.29
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Corn Tortillas $2.29
  • Tortillas
  • Scoop Of Sour Cream $0.91
  • Scoop Of Boom Boom Sauce $0.58
  • Sour Cream $1.71
  • Avocado Slices $3.09
  • Avocado Slices
  • Salsa Verde $1.71
  • Salsa Verde
  • Scoop Of Cilantro $0.56
  • Scoop Of Pico De Gallo $1.14
  • Diced Tomatoes $1.71
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Scoop Of Diced Tomatoes $0.91
  • Scoop Of Onions $0.56
  • Raw Onions $1.14
  • Onions
  • Grilled Onions $2.29
  • Lettuce $1.14
  • Lettuce
  • Scoop Of Salsa Verde $0.91
  • Scoop Of Habanero $0.56
  • Scoop Of Habanero
  • Scoop Of Shredded Cheese $1.14
  • Grilled Mushroom $1.14
  • Grilled Bell Peppers $2.29
  • Fresh Jalapenos $1.14
  • Pickled Jalapenos $1.14
  • Side Broccoli $4.01
  • Scoop Of Honey Habenero $0.56
  • Scoop Of Honey Habanero $0.58
  • Scoop Of Honey Boom Boom Sauce $0.56
  • Side Of Spinach $4.01
  • Fajita Setup $8.04
  • Quesadilla Setup Salad $3.44
  • Side Pineapple Black Bean Pico $2.86
  • Pico De Gallo
  • Side Pineapple Black Bean Pico $2.86
  • Pico de gallo
  • Fresh Jalapenos Grilled $2.29
  • Small Salsa $3.44
  • Side Spinach $2.29
  • Side Mexican Rice W/ Chz Dip $4.01
  • Side Of Corn Mix $2.86
  • Grilled Pineapple $2.86
  • Black Beans $2.29
  • Black Beans
  • Fajitas NEW Fajitas
  • Fajitas $18.54
  • Pina Fajitas $18.54
  • A cored pineapple half stuffed with grilled chicken on a bed of sautéed bell peppers and onions.
  • Soups & Salads Soups & Salads
  • Taco Salad $13.79
  • A large crispy tortilla shell on a bed of refried beans, filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef with a side of our cheese dip
  • Fajita Salad $15.66
  • Grilled steak, chicken and shrimp with sauteed onions and bell peppers on a bed of refried beans in a crispy tortilla shell with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream, drizzled with cheese
  • Caldo De Pollo $9.19
  • Authentic Style Chicken Soup
  • Boom Boom Shrimp Salad $14.94
  • Mixed greens with onion, tomato, shredded cheese and fried shrimp tossed in a Boom-Boom sauce
  • Cactus Grilled Chicken Salad $13.79
  • Grilled chicken over lettuce, spinach, avocado and diced tomatoes, topped with pico de gallo. Substitute Grilled Steak* +2.49
  • Caldo De Camaron $11.49
  • Authentic Mexican-style chicken soup
  • Seafood NEW Seafood
  • Shrimp & Grits $13.79
  • A bowl of our delicious Cactus-style grits mixed with our seasoned jumbo shrimp
  • 2 Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos $16.24
  • Shrimp Quesadilla Fajita $15.09
  • Grilled shrimp served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes
  • Shrimp Diablo $18.54
  • Spicy. grilled shrimp cooked in our homemade spicy, cheesy sauce served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits, or refried beans.
  • Seafood Quesadilla $15.66
  • Grilled shrimp and Triggerfish with fresh pico de gallo, sautéed onions and bell peppers. Served with sour cream, lettuce and tomato on the side
  • Shrimp Quesadilla $15.09
  • Grilled shrimp served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes
  • 2 Grilled Cantina Fish Tacos $18.54
  • 2 Grilled Traditional Fish Tacos $18.54
  • 2 Fried Traditional Fish Tacos $18.54
  • 2 Fried Cantina Fish Tacos $18.54
  • 2 Grilled Traditional Shrimp Tacos $17.39
  • Seafood Chimichanga $18.54
  • Lobster Street Tacos $31.19
  • Crab Enchiladas $19.69
  • Seafood Enchiladas $18.54
  • Seafood Burrito $17.39
  • 2 Grilled Cantina Shrimp Tacos $17.39
  • Vegetarian NEW Vegetarian
  • Spinach And Mushroom Quesadilla $13.79
  • Flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese, sautéed spinach and mushrooms with sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes served on the side
  • Cactus Veggie Burrito $16.24
  • Seasoned mixed veggies wrapped in a large flour tortilla, topped with sour cream and avocado. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans
  • Spinach Enchiladas $16.24
  • Two enchiladas filled with sautéed spinach and tomatoes and topped with enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans
  • Veggie Fajitas $16.24
  • Grilled tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, green and red bell peppers and onions. Served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo accompanied with flour tortillas
  • Desserts Desserts
  • Churros $6.89
  • Churros
  • Sopapilla W/ Ice Cream $6.89
  • With ice cream
  • Cheesecake Chimichanga $6.89
  • With strawberry sauce
  • Sopapilla $4.59
  • With ice cream
  • Beverages Beverages
  • Sweet Tea $3.44
  • Dr Pepper $3.44
  • Coke $3.44
  • Sprite $3.44
  • Barq's Root Beer $3.44
  • Unsweet Tea $3.44
  • Orange Fanta $3.44
  • Strawberry Lemonade $3.78
  • Lemonade $3.78
  • Coffee $3.44
  • Pineapple Juice $3.44
  • Oj $3.44
  • Cranberry Juice $3.44
  • Half & Half Tea $3.44
  • Milk $3.44
  • Soda Water $3.44
  • Tonic Water $3.44
  • Arnold Palmer $3.44
  • Water
  • Kids Drink
  • Coke Zero $3.44
  • Shirley Temple $3.78
  • Diet Coke $3.44
  • Coke Zero $3.44
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