A quick and easy option for lunch and dinner, El Senor Cactus Authentic Mexican restaurant. Our Cuisine’s kitchen serves up authentic Mexican fare in a quaint and casual setting. During lunch, visitors can stop by for special plates loaded with tostadas or enchiladas, sided by beans and rice. In the evening, diners can choose from giant burritos, sizzling fajitas, and other options from the extensive menu.
Based on 415 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1534 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 351-2179
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Heather Kemp
Tried cactus for the first time in the molcajete. It was delicious! The staff is so kind and accommodating. It is a bit difficult to get in the doors with my wheelchair, but worth the struggle.
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Went here for the first time. We seemed to have been waiting the whole time. Quick to get us a seat, but then we waited a long time for drinks, orders to be taken, and after waiting 15 minutes for our bill to come we just went to the front desk. Some of our food was fantastic such as the chicken enchilada and rice. The rest seemed flavorless. The customer service was lacking and not friendly at all. If we come back, hoping for a better turn out.
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Way Toofazt
Great food, awesome service, priced well, clean, quiet, good portions, attentive wait staff. All around great place to eat
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Hilda Ostby
The food was delicious anna reasonably priced! Great service and atmosphere, too.
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Patty Miller
Poor service, we will give the food an Ok..very expensive for what you get..l had 1 taco and 1 enchilada with just beans, and that was around $8.
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Cory Ross
Taco Tuesday $1.25 ea.
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Emily’s World
Don’t see a photo of their yummy chimichanga posted on here so thought I’d share. So many yummy dishes to choose from. My guy ordered their garlic chicken and loved the taste. His only complaint was having to cut the chicken to put in their fresh tortilla wraps but still was worth it. Lunch for two with soft drinks totaled to a little over $29 without tip. A good sit down place for lunch if not too in a rush and just want to enjoy a freshly cooked meal.
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Michelle Lewis-Clark
This restaurant gave me diluted iowa Mexican food vibes. I would use the word “authentic” loosely. The menu was missing many Mexican favorites I’ve eaten at most restaurants. The queso is delicious! Although it’s weird that they put queso on most of their chicken dishes. Also weird that some menu items some with rice not rice and beans. Pictured is the chicken fajitas and the garlic chicken. Overall food was really good but I could enjoy some of my Mexican favorites because the restaurant didn’t even carry them which I found odd. Also chips didn’t seem like traditional freshly made chips I’ve had they were thicker. Would maybe return, I’ve had better Mexican food in Iowa city for sure.
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E F
Very good fare, with friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Accommodating, and can accept large parties in a separate room.
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Jordyn Chomycia
Spent $25 on take out food and their enchilada and rice and beans were unedible honestly I didn’t eat any of my food will never be coming back. Shouldn’t be be allowed to be charging for food this bad absolutely horrible. Their Molé sauce smelled rotten and was super sweet.
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