Based on 263 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
Address:
38188 Dupont Blvd, Selbyville, DE 19975
Phone: (302) 436-2750
Website: http://cactuscafedelaware.com/
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The Pigeons
Had a super friendly server named Melanie take care of my Wife and I on our visit. We were able to carry some brief conversation with her and it was refreshing; if you come here – ask for Melanie!
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Kellie Z
We stopped at Cactus Cafe this evening on our way back to Virginia via the Eastern Shore Route 113. The eclectic decorations looked equally festive and worn out. The restaurant was empty At 6 pm, except for two men finishing dinner at a corner table. The friendly host/waiter seated us at a high table by a window and brought us ice water. The water tasted like it was straight from the bay; salty with a slight twinge of sewage. So we ordered soft drinks but we could taste the nasty water in the colas as well. The waiter said it was city water and that it tastes better than it used to. He brought corn tortillas chips and salsa. The chips tasted like maybe they were fried in old oil. The salsa wasn’t bad but was very bland missing the fresh acidity of lemon juice or vinegar and lacking any flavors of cilantro, peppers or garlic. We could taste chili powder in it. The guacamole was old and oxidized, I was afraid to eat it so the server said he would take it off the ticket. I ordered the beef chimichanga and it came with black beans and rice. The rice was undercooked and tasted like the nasty water. I could taste the water in the black beans also. The beans and rice were not even warm. The chimichanga had been browned on the griddle but the browned tortilla tasted like rancid oil. I cut it in half and tried to just eat the inside. It was supposed to be refried beans, beef and cheese. It contained a chunk of tasty stew meat but that was the one and only piece of meat in the beef chimichanga. There were no refried beans in the chimichanga, It was just a big hollow tortilla loosely wrapped to look full but only contained one chunk of stew meat buried in a cheesy red sauce mixture. It was served with some kind of pico salsa than was chopped cucumber and onion that looked a few days old. I ordered the small plate of six strawberries from the dessert case and was charged $5 but at least they were edible. My daughter ordered chicken quesadillas asked for the black olives to be left off. Although it arrived at the table covered in black olives, which she removed, she said it tasted pretty good. It was served with a side of sour cream and the old cucumber onion salsa. Less than an hour after leaving the restaurant, we had to stop because the food had made my daughter ill. The cook, a very heavy, sweaty man in filthy clothes kept coming from the kitchen to check the football game airing on the flat screen tv. The owner came over to our table shorty after our entrees were served and asked how we were enjoying our dinner. I told him I was going to pay for it but to be honest, it didn’t look or taste good. He wreaked of stale cigarette smoke as he claimed to switch up the recipes because his customers didn’t like spicy food so that is why he makes the pico with cucumbers and makes bland tasteless salsa. I told him that it didn’t taste Mexican or Spanish and it was inexcusable to serve food that was not fresh. He wasn’t happy and mumbled a few angry words, throwing up his hands and walking away. The host came over and said he was just the server. He didn’t charge us for the drinks or old guacamole and our bill was still 25.00. I’m not sure how people consider this food good or these prices reasonable in their reviews. We tip regardless of how the food tastes. So we got out of there hungry and set back close to 30 bucks. The ladies room was very clean.
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Bernadette Lonergan
The food was great (fresh-caught local fish was a treat) but the personal, attentive service and kindness that is so rare and lacking recently. Great meals and atmosphere.
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Ray Zweigle
Thank you Manuel. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Food here is to die for…get the prime rib or fajitas… Manuel is an awesome host and owner…
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Elaine Anderson
We have been going to the cactus for at least 15 years. Never had a bad meal or experience. Since they changed people running it this the 2nd time coming and sadly will be our last . We don’t mind change but this is not for the best. Food is all different, ordered the steak fajitas and there was no sizzle which is the best part. Staff is over work and everything took forever. Miss the friendly atmosphere.
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Lucas Fudge
Authentic but very underwhelming. The steak, beef tongue, and chicken taco needs more flavor. Put some Goya, Adobe, anything… Also 5 seconds on grill would help to crisp up the tortillas. The meat falls through… As you enter the building there’s a visible mouse trap in the walkway. Also a old refrigerator, cobwebs, thick layers of dust, and just overall dingy on the outside heading in. It will take 20 minutes to clean that walkway. Please do it!
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kathy emmert
Two locations. I frequent the one on route 113 as it is closer to home. This is a family run Mexican restaurant. Great margaritas. Chips and salsa are home made. Check put the specials before making up your mind about what to order as there are usually a number of good specials. Portions are usually large enough to take some home. I have never ordered anything I didn’t like. Prices are reasonable. Service is usually good.
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Pamela Steffen
The taco salad was the best and my husband’s fajitas came to the table sizzling! The staff was super-friendly. The chips and salsa were wonderful… not too much cilantro which we appreciated.
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Zina Doll
My boyfriend and I arrived at Cactus Cafe about 8pm for a light meal and were warmly greeted by friendly staff, whom I assumed were the owners.
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Jeff Allshouse
We love this place, and dining here has become one of our beach week traditions, well worth the trip from OC!! The food is excellent, the margaritas are perfect, and the staff treats you like family! Jamie has been our server and she is the best. We are looking forward to coming back!!
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