Enjoy traditional dishes like quesabirria, enchiladas, and tacos in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Quick and convenient meal takeaway and food delivery services for enjoying our flavors at home.
A selection of delicious vegetarian-friendly Mexican dishes, including salads and burritos.
Perfect for sharing, our 'dinner for two' plate offers generous portions ideal for groups.
Enhance your meal with our famous green jalapeño sauce and other hot sauces served on the side.
Very limited option for authentic mexican restaurant in KWC region but this one is a must try. Highly recommend this place and the green jalapeños sauce that they have as a complimentary is cherry on the top. Definitely will be me and husbands to go authentic mexican restaurant from now on.
Tried Mexican for the first time and it was a wonderful experience. Great food. Will visit again. The one that comes with pineapple chunks tasted great. Had a very nice flavor. Thats the one we liked the most.
The Cactus Mexican Restaurant has amazing food with bold, authentic flavors. The portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Whether you’re dining in or getting takeout, the service is quick and the prices are reasonable. A great spot for delicious Mexican food—I’ll definitely be back!
Super authentic! All the food was amazing and came extremely fast. The waiter who I believe was the owner was friendly and helpful. The place itself is a little dated but don’t let that discourage you from eating here! I would recommend and we will be back. We had the ‘dinner for 2’ plate and could have fed 3, also the Quesabirria were fire. The food is simple but great and loved hot sauces.
Been here 2 times now! I really enjoy their food!! I got the enchiladas verde and my it was amazing! I just do feel like the they could have added a little more rice n beans as the side, it was very little amount of each. My husband got the chimichanga and beans as his side. Super delicious as well! other then that the food taste great!!

Authentic Mexican flavors in the heart of Waterloo, served fresh and fast.
No photos available
The Cactus Mexican Restaurant brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico to Waterloo with authentic, bold flavors and generous portions. We specialize in traditional dishes like quesabirria, enchiladas, chimichangas, and tacos, all made with fresh ingredients. Our friendly staff and warm atmosphere make every visit enjoyable, whether you're dining in, taking away, or ordering delivery. Recognized for our excellent service and reasonable prices, we're a local favorite for genuine Mexican cuisine that keeps customers coming back.
Claim The Cactus Mexican Restaurant to update business info, respond to reviews, and access analytics.