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Cactus Restaurant Alki Beach
Featured Items
- Spiced Caesar Small
Romaine hearts, spicy cotija croutons, black beans, roasted corn, smoky Caesar dressing.
$9.00 - Carne Asada
St. Helens skirt steak, spicy ancho chile salsa, chile–lime corn, refried black beans, queso blanco, grilled knob onion, housemade corn tortillas.
$35.00 - Skirt Steak Salad
Grilled St. Helens skirt steak, mixed greens, bacon, pico de gallo, red onion escabeche, avocado, Point Reyes Farmstead Blue Cheese, chipotle–balsamic vinaigrette.
$29.00
ALL DAY MENU
Cactus Entertaining Essentials
- Weekend Snack Pack
Serves 8 people. Elevate your weekend gatherings with our Weekend Snack Pack. Satisfy up to 8 hungry guests with our house-made guacamole, spicy house salsa, and crisp, freshly fried chips. And let's not forget about our unbeatable Tex-Mex Queso, with house-made chorizo and flavorful cilantro. With all your snacking needs taken care of, you can focus on spending quality time with your loved ones.
$39.00 - Grande Guacamole
Entertaining Essentials: Serves 8 people. Upgrade to Larger Size! Experience the ultimate guacamole indulgence with our Grande Guacamole. Made from perfectly ripe Hass avocados, our guacamole is a blend of tangy lime, fresh cilantro, fiery serrano chiles, and savory onion. Topped with pico de gallo, this large serving is perfect for sharing or devouring solo. If you'd like to enjoy with our Fresh Fried Chips, please order those separately or, better yet, order the "Weekend Snack Pack"!
- Nacho Grocery Store Salsa
Entertaining Essentials: Serves 8 people. Upgrade to Larger Size! Don't accept mediocre grocery store salsa when you can have the real deal. Our Nacho Grocery Store Salsa is made fresh daily inside our kitchens using only the finest ingredients. This large portion will last you all week, so you can enjoy a healthy and flavorful snack anytime. If you'd like to enjoy with our Fresh Fried Chips, please order those separately or, better yet, order the "Weekend Snack Pack"!
- Famously Addictive Tex-Mex Queso
Entertaining Essentials: Serves 8 people. Upgrade to Larger Size! Get ready for a flavor explosion with our Famously Addictive Tex-Mex Queso. Our signature green chile-cheese dip is loaded with house-made chorizo, tangy red onion, and fresh cilantro. This party-sized serving will last for days, but we won't blame you if you can't resist the urge to finish it in one sitting. Just pop it in the microwave for a quick reheat and indulge. If you'd like to enjoy with our Fresh Fried Chips, please order those separately or, better yet, order the "Weekend Snack Pack"!
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Mexican Lemonade
A favorite for 30 years. Lemon, sparkling water, cilantro and jalapeño chile.
$6.00 - Mexican Coke$4.50
- Topo Chico Sparkling Water$4.50
- Spicy Mango Agua Fresca
Refreshing with agave, lime, mint and sparkling water.
$6.50 - Strawberry-Tamarind Lemonade
Fresh squeezed lemonade, tamarind and strawberries.
$6.00
Monthly Feature Menu
- Cup of Tomato Chipotle Bisque
Buttermilk crema, cotija breadcrumbs.
$6.50 - Bowl of Tomato Chipotle Bisque
Buttermilk crema, cotija breadcrumbs. Bowl is served with fresh housemade sopes.
$10.50 - Chipotle Mezcal Calamari
Crispy calamari, jalapeños and pickled red onions, green chile tartar.
$14.00 - Cotija Chicken
Crispy cotija crusted chicken breast, jalapeno-white cheddar grits, tomatillo-kale salad, cotija vinaigrette, cilantro oil, ancho-chile salsa.
$19.00 - Carnitas Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas—hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We’d be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request. Applewood smoked pork shoulder braised in banana leaves, pickled pineapple, serrano peppers, white onions, watermelon radish, jalapeño salsa, cotija cheese, cilantro.
$18.00 - Christmas Tamales
A New Mexico tradition: one roasted carnitas, red chile tamal & one roasted chicken, green chile tamal, verduras escabeche.
$18.00
Appetizers
- Salsa Órale!
Salsa Órale is our very own chile habanero hot sauce that we serve in all of our restaurants. You can now have this delicious all natural hot sauce at home where we love it on eggs, steak, or, especially, on Taco Tuesday.
$6.00 - Austin Style Guacamole
The best of both worlds. Our traditional guacamole smothered in green-chile queso and topped with pico de gallo. Comes with our house made chips and fresh salsa casera.
$13.50 - Carlito's Guacamole
Cactus guacamole, with smoked bacon, poblano chiles, charred tomato salsa, and topped with cotija cheese. Comes with our house made chips and fresh salsa casera.
$13.50 - Traditional Guacamole
Crushed Hass avocados, cilantro, lime, onion and serrano chiles. Comes with our house made chips and fresh salsa casera.
$10.00 - Side Vegetable Crudite
Seasonal vegetable crudité with fresh lime and chile-lime sea salt go great with guacamole!
$5.00 - Chipotle Mezcal Calamari
Crispy calamari, jalapeños and pickled red onions, green chile tartar.
$14.00 - Camarones D' El Diablo
Crispy prawns, spicy diablo sauce, cilantro-lime slaw, mango–pineapple mojo.
$14.00 - Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
Herbed goat cheese, buttermilk crema.
$10.50 - Cheese Quesadilla SM
Our most simple dish--tortilla and chese.
$7.00 - Cheese Quesadilla LG$10.50
- Nachos
Queso blanco, roasted corn, black olives, jalapeños, pico de gallo, charred tomato salsa, buttermilk crema, guacamole. OPTIONAL ADDITIONS Ancho Chicken 5.5 ★ Housemade Chorizo 5.5 ★ Skirt Steak* 8.5 Note: We don't feel like Nachos are a great item for take out. We believe they degrade quickly over time and suggest you don't order them. However, we get it, you want what you want so we have made them available online for you to make the decision yourself.
$15.00 - Navajo Fry Bread
With whipped cinnamon agave butter.
$7.00 - Roasted Corn Quesadilla SM
Cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, Jack and white cheddar cheeses, buttermilk crema, tomatillo salsa. NOTE: A larger version of this is avaialble under the "Entree" section.
$11.50 - Smoked Chicken Quesadilla SM
Bacon, poblano chile rajas, jack cheese, buttermilk crema, green onions, charred tomato salsa. NOTE: A larger version of this is avaialble under the "Entree" section.
$11.50 - Spicy Ahi Tacos
Three tacos with spicy Baja “poke,” red onion, smoked fresno aïoli, avocado, crisp corn tortilla.
$14.50 - Tex Mex Queso
Green chile–cheese dip, housemade chorizo, red onion, cilantro, tortilla chips.
$12.00 - Chips (Only)
This is only for chips. If you want guacamole or salsa, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
$3.00 - Salsa (Only)
This is only for salsa. If you want guacamole or chips, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
$3.00 - Guacamole (Only)
This is only guacamole. If you want chips or salsa, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
$6.50
Salads and Soup
- Cup of Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, ancho chiles and fire–roasted tomatoes, with fresh avocado, chopped cilantro, blue corn tortilla strips.
$6.50 - Bowl of Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, ancho chiles and fire–roasted tomatoes, with fresh avocado, chopped cilantro, blue corn tortilla strips. Bowl served with fresh housemade corn masa sopes.
$10.50 - Cup of Green Chile Soup
Hatch green chiles, tomatoes, buttermilk crema, cilantro.
$6.50 - Bowl Green Chile Soup
Hatch green chiles, tomatoes, buttermilk crema, cilantro. Bowl served with fresh housemade corn masa sopes.
$10.50 - Cup of Tomato Chipotle Bisque
Buttermilk crema, cotija breadcrumbs.
$6.50 - Bowl of Tomato Chipotle Bisque
Buttermilk crema, cotija breadcrumbs. Bowl is served with fresh housemade sopes.
$10.50 - Casa Salad
Mixed greens, verduras escabeche, roasted pumpkin seeds, coriander pasilla vinaigrette.
$9.00 - Spiced Caesar Small
Romaine hearts, spicy cotija croutons, black beans, roasted corn, smoky Caesar dressing.
$9.00 - Spiced Caesar Large
The largest version. Romaine hearts, spicy cotija croutons, black beans, roasted corn, smoky Caesar dressing.
$13.50 - Southwest Chopped Salad
Romaine hearts, smoked chicken, bacon, red pepper, radish, olives, panela cheese, garbanzo beans, pico de gallo, pepitas, cotija cheese, chipotle–balsamic vinaigrette.
$19.50 - Southwest Chopped Salad SM
The small version. Romaine hearts, smoked chicken, bacon, red pepper, radish, olives, panela cheese, garbanzo beans, pico de gallo, pepitas, cotija cheese, chipotle–balsamic vinaigrette.
$11.00 - Chipotle Prawn & Kale Salad
Chipotle–glazed prawns, kale, cinnamon toasted quinoa, orange, avocado, toasted almonds, red onion escabeche, orange–citrus vinaigrette.
$24.00 - Skirt Steak Salad
Grilled St. Helens skirt steak, mixed greens, bacon, pico de gallo, red onion escabeche, avocado, Point Reyes Farmstead Blue Cheese, chipotle–balsamic vinaigrette.
$29.00
Entrees
- Carne Asada
St. Helens skirt steak, spicy ancho chile salsa, chile–lime corn, refried black beans, queso blanco, grilled knob onion, housemade corn tortillas.
$35.00 - Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken breast, chorizo gravy, spicy baby red jacket potato mashers, pico de gallo.
$21.00 - Poblano Chile Relleno
Fried poblano chile, jack cheese, Laura Chenel’s Sonoma Goat Cheese, mole rojo, black bean purée, Spanish rice, jalapeño jam.
$19.50 - Cotija Chicken
Crispy cotija crusted chicken breast, jalapeno-white cheddar grits, tomatillo-kale salad, cotija vinaigrette, cilantro oil, ancho-chile salsa.
$19.00 - Smoked Chicken Flautas
Crispy flour tortilla with smoked chicken, corn, peppers , cilantro, jack cheese, topped with an arugula radish salad, served with chipotle cream sauce and Spanish rice.
$18.00 - Pablo's Special
Smoked Chicken Chop Chop Salad or Bowl of Soup with a Roasted Corn & Poblano or Smoked Chicken Quesadilla.
$18.50 - Shrimp & Jalapeno Grits
Chile lime-corn, jalapeno salsa, chipotle cream sauce, bacon.
$24.00 - Christmas Tamales
A New Mexico tradition: one roasted carnitas, red chile tamal & one roasted chicken, green chile tamal, verduras escabeche.
$18.00 - Roasted Corn Quesadilla LG
Cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, jack and white cheddar cheeses, buttermilk crema, tomatillo salsa.
$17.00 - Smoked Chicken Quesadilla LG
Bacon, poblano chile rajas, jack cheese, buttermilk crema, green onions, charred tomato salsa.
$17.00 - Sonoran Spa Chicken
Grilled chicken breast and portobello mushroom, sautéed spinach, vegetable escabeche, cotija cheese, pepitas, sunshine mojo and lime chimichurri.
$20.00
Burrita Lenera
- Burrita Brisket Lenera
Applewood smoked brisket, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
$19.00 - Burrita Carnitas
Applewood smoked pork shoulder, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
$19.00 - Burrita Chicken
Shredded braised all-natural chicken (thigh), jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
$19.00 - Burrita Chorizo
Housemade chorizo, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
$19.00 - Burrita Seafood
Pacific snapper, prawns, bay scallops, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
$19.00 - Burrita Steak
Skirt steak, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
$23.00 - Burrita Vegetable
Vegetable escabeche, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.
$18.00 - Burrita Brisket Lenera Bowl
Applewood smoked brisket, shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema
$19.00 - Burrita Carnitas Bowl
Applewood smoked pork shoulder braised in banana leaves, pickled pineapple, serrano peppers, white onions, watermelon radish, jalapeño salsa, cotija cheese, cilantro.
$19.00 - Burrita Chicken Bowl
Shredded braised all-natural chicken (thigh), shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema
$19.00 - Burrita Chorizo Bowl
Housemade chorizo, shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema
$19.00 - Burrita Seafood Bowl
Pacific snapper, prawns, bay scallops, shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema
$19.00 - Burrita Steak Bowl
Skirt Steak, shredded romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema
$23.00 - Burrita Vegetable Bowl
Vegetable escabeche, romaine lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema
$18.00
Chimichangas
- Brisket Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, applewood smoked brisket, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
$18.00 - Carnitas Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, applewood pork shoulder, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
$18.00 - Chicken Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, all natural shredded chicken (thigh), jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
$18.00 - Chorizo Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, housemade chorizo, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
$18.00 - Jackfruit Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, spicy jackfruit tinga, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
$18.00 - Seafood Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, pacific snapper, prawns, bay scallops, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
$18.00 - Steak Chimichanga
Crisp flour tortilla, grilled skirt steak, jack cheese, green chile sauce, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, sour cream, served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.
$21.00
Enchiladas
- Squash Enchilada
Crisp white corn tortillas, jack cheese, goat cheese, sautéed spinach, roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, mole rojo, guacamole.
$18.00 - Green Enchilada
Blue corn tortillas, shredded chicken, jack cheese, tomatillo salsa, sour cream.
$17.50 - Seafood Enchilada
Pacific snapper, prawns, bay scallops, blue corn tortillas, jack cheese, sherry–tomatillo cream sauce, blistered corn salsa, charred tomato salsa.
$19.50 - Chimayo Enchilada
Blue corn tortillas, chicken, housemade chorizo, spicy green chile sauce, jack cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo.
$18.00
Fajitas
- Chicken Fajitas
All Natural Chicken Breast served in a sizzling hot skillet with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, caramelized onions, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
$23.00 - Combination Fajitas
Your choice of all natural grilled Chicken Breast, hormone free Skirt Steak, Cilantro Lime Prawns, or Grilled Portobello served in a sizzling hot skillet with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, caramelized onions, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
$26.00 - Steak Fajitas
All natural, hormone free Skirt Steak served in a sizzling hot skillet with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, caramelized onions, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
$29.00 - Portobello Fajitas
Marinated & grilled portobello mushrooms served in a sizzling hot skillet with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, vegetable escabeche, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
$23.00 - Prawn Fajitas
Cilantro lime grilled Prawns served in a sizzling hot skillet with Spanish rice, cumin black beans, vegetable escabeche, guacamole, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded romaine, pico de gallo and choice of warm flour or housemade corn tortillas.
$24.00
Tacos
- Ancho Chicken Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas—hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We’d be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request. Ancho chile marinated chicken breast, charred tomato salsa, jack cheese, guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro.
$18.00 - Baja Fish Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas—hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We’d be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request. Crispy market fresh fish, coriander–pasilla slaw, pico de gallo, buttermilk crema.
$18.50 - Smoked Brisket Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas—hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We’d be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request. Applewood-smoked brisket, cascabel salsa, jack cheese, red onion escabeche, cilantro.
$19.00 - Camarones Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas—hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We’d be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request. Crispy prawns, spicy diablo sauce, ginger and mango slaw, cilantro, buttermilk crema.
$19.00 - Carnitas Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas—hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We’d be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request. Applewood smoked pork shoulder braised in banana leaves, pickled pineapple, serrano peppers, white onions, watermelon radish, jalapeño salsa, cotija cheese, cilantro.
$18.00 - Steak Tacos
Spicy ancho steak, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, poblano chiles, ancho arbol salsa, pickled watermelon radish, chimichurri, cotija cheese.
$22.00 - Jackfruit Tacos
Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas—hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. We’d be happy to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas on request. Spicy jackfruit tinga, avocado, red onion escabeche, cotija cheese, cilantro.
$17.50 - 1 Taco Ancho Chicken
Ancho chile marinated chicken breast, charred tomato salsa, jack cheese, guacamole, cotija cheese, cilantro.
$8.00 - 1 Taco Baja Fish
Crispy market fresh fish, coriander-pasilla slaw, pico de gallo, buttermilk crema.
$8.00 - 1 Taco Brisket
Applewood-smoked brisket, cascabel salsa, jack cheese, red onion escabeche, cilantro.
$8.50 - 1 Taco Camarones
Crispy prawns, spicy diablo sauce, ginger and mango slaw, cilantro, buttermilk crema
$8.50 - 1 Taco Carnitas
Applewood smoked pork shoulder braised in banana leaves, pickled pineapple, serrano peppers, white onions, watermelon radish, jalapeño salsa, cotija cheese, cilantro.
$8.00 - 1 Taco Jackfruit
Spicy jackfruit tinga, avocado, red onion escabeche, cotija cheese, cilantro.
$8.00
Kids
- Side 1/2 Sliced Avocado$3.00
- Kids Rice & Beans$2.50
- Kids Brisket Taco
Kid taco with cheese, smoked brisket and shredded lettuce.
$6.50 - Kids Chicken Taco
Kid taco with cheese, chicken and shredded lettuce.
$6.50 - Kids Fish Taco
Kid taco with cheese, cripy Pacific Snapper, and shredded lettuce.
$6.50 - Kids Steak Taco
Kids taco with grilled skirt steak, shredded lettuce and jack cheese.
$12.00 - Kids Brisket Burrito
Burrito with cheese, smoked brisket and black beans.
$10.00 - Kids Chicken Burrito
Burrito with cheese, shredded all natural chicken thigh and black beans.
$9.00 - Kids Burrito
Burrito with cheese and black beans.
$6.50 - Kids Brisket Flautas
Brisket and tortilla fried and served with guacamole and sour cream.
$8.50 - Kids Chicken Flautas
Chicken and tortilla fried and served with guacamole and sour cream.
$7.50 - Kids Brisket Nachos
Housemade chips and melty cheese with smoked brisket. That’s it.
$10.50 - Kids Chicken Nachos
Housemade chips and melty cheese with shredded all natural chiken thigh. That’s it. (Pictured is the brisket version)
$9.50 - Kids Nachos
Housemade chips and melty cheese. That’s it.
$7.00 - Kids Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, melted cheese.
$6.00 - Kids Brisket Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, smoked brisket, melted cheese.
$9.50 - Kids Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, shredded all natural chicken thigh and melted cheese.
$8.50 - Kids Flour Tortillas$2.50
- Kids Corn Tortillas$2.50
- Kids Side of Beans
Just plain 'ol black beans.
$2.50 - Kids Side of Rice$2.50
Desserts
Sides
- Side Grilled Chicken$6.00
- Side Portobello$6.00
- Side Prawn Skewer$6.00
- Side Skirt Steak$18.00
- Side 1/2 Sliced Avocado$3.00
- Side Chili Lime Corn$6.00
- Fruit Bowl$6.50
- Side Large Pico de Gallo$2.50
- Side Vegetable Crudite
Seasonal vegetable crudité with fresh lime and chile-lime sea salt go great with guacamole!
$5.00 - Side Rice & Beans$4.00
- Side Black Beans$4.00
- Side Corn Tortillas
Housemade, 3 per order.
$3.00 - Side Flour Tortillas
3 per order.
$3.00 - Side Large Sour Cream$2.50
- Side Rice$4.00
- Chips (Only)
This is only for chips. If you want guacamole or salsa, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
$3.00 - Salsa (Only)
This is only for salsa. If you want guacamole or chips, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
$3.00 - Guacamole (Only)
This is only guacamole. If you want chips or salsa, those items also need to be selected and purchased.
$6.50
Burrita Brisket Lenera
Applewood smoked brisket, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, cumin black beans, New Mexico green chile sauce, buttermilk crema.