Insider Pages Reviews for Cactus Club

4 Stars: Amazing Quesadillas (by MRS19129)

MRS19129 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT

I thoroughly enjoyed this place when I was visiting Boston a couple weeks ago & sat on the patio for a late lunch. They're quesadilla menu is really extensive & you can make some strange options. I had avocados & black beans. SO good. I've tried already at home to recreate it! I recommend eating here.

2 Stars: Not so great (by CSMobileUser3)

CSMobileUser3 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT

This place is overrated. Classic margs are good but the specialties miss the mark. Border cafes chips are much better. The coconut shrimp has no flavor and the servie so so. Unless you have downtown shopping stick to border cafe.

4 Stars: I love this place (by AndiB)

AndiB — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Meet me here

5 Stars: great, casual, fast (by SMcNally)

SMcNally — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT

went 2 times i a row. 1st time everything was perfect minus the waitress not hearing my request to take my food home- $7 down the drain. however- she was a good waitress non the less. the next night that gal heard me and i later enjoyed my left overs.

its casual, its fast and its yummy.

5 Stars: MMM...mmm...Salt Licking Good! (by SparkySpark)

SparkySpark — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Cactus Club is one of my favorita casual bars/restaurants in the area. The service is always friendly, food is great comfort food when you need it, and the infamous margaritas are delish. I hated margaritas untill Cactus Club showed me what an actual margarita IS! They have a great patio on Boylston Street (good for people watching) and the value for your money is very acceptable for Back Bay area.
Promise me if you haven't tried Cactus Club you will? Your missing out if you don't go!

5 Stars: Great Margaritas & Generous Portions with reasonable prices (by malcamsam)

malcamsam — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

I was very surprised on my visit to Cactus Club. The Staff was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about their tequilas. After a mini-tequila lesson from my bartender I opted to try their "Horni Margarita" and it was delicious! The sour mix was very fresh, a nice refreshment from others I had that taste way to sweet and artificial. The food was hot and comforting. For Boylston street Boston area you will not find prices/value that can compete. I was a first-time Cactus-go-er and will most definitely return again.

5 Stars: Wish there was one close to home :( (by bostontrip1)

bostontrip1 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT

My husband & I visited Cactus Club on a trip into Boston last week. It was actually the last place we had had dinner beofore flying back home and wish we had discovered it sooner! The service was friendly and attentive, the manager was very helpfull, the food was georgeous in both presentation and taste, and I have yet to ahve better margaritas! I would reccomend this place to anyone anytime!

5 Stars: GO HERE! (by fnkgoodman)

fnkgoodman — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Always impressed every time! Great food at a reasonable price, great drinks and friendly and sincere service.

5 Stars: A+ MARGARITAS (by jwcarp)

jwcarp — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Best damn food & margaritas!
Cactus Club knows how to do it right - from the great drink menu with delicious concoctions to the friendly and good looking staff you always leave here with a smile on your face. They play great music (even on the weekends) that appeals to all generations. They also have a HUGE buffalo over their bar that believe it or not, smoke comes out of his nose!!! You should go if you haven't been here yet. Highly Reccomended.

5 Stars: Great Food & Great Drinks (by MichaelBrines)

MichaelBrines — Fri, 02 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Expect a wait on the weekends especially! BUT Every time I've been there there are always great looking women from the customers to the employees - so chat up a girl while your waiting for your table and enjoy a margarita from their over agerage and unique maregarita menu. The food is above average & when you put it all together along with very reasonable prices for Back Bay...I grage it an A!

3 Stars: nice decor; average food (by freewilly7)

freewilly7 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT

long wait (i don't understand. why?!?), ok food, thematic (tex-mex) decors that most restaurants don't care to spend the efforts these days. so i give them that much credit.

did i have a margarita? if i had it wasn't (good or bad) enough to be remembered.
:)

5 Stars: Great Time at Cactus Club (by soxyfan)

soxyfan — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I've been to Cactus Club a bunch of times and have never been disappointed. Their margaritas are the best in Boston by far. The bar is always a fun place to hang out - good looking crowd. The staff is friendly and the service is quick (they keep my margarita glass full). I go after work a lot for half price food in the bar. Keep it up Cactus Club.

5 Stars: Impressed! (by amandak79)

amandak79 — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I moved to Boston from Arizona last winter and I've been looking for a place with really good Mexican food. Last week some of my friends took me to dinner at the Cactus Club and I loved it! The food was excellent, not bland like a few other places I've tried, and the margaritas were great! I was really impressed with our waitress too; she was very friendly and attentive. I'm glad I found this place!

4 Stars: Great staff, good food, disappointing margaritas (by annae393)

annae393 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I have had after-work drinks at the Cactus Club many times, the door and bar staff are always friendly. I normally just grab a beer or two and leave but I decided to take my out-of-town boyfriend for dinner one night. We were seated promptly outside on the patio. The complimentary chips and salsa are much better than what I have had anywhere else. I had a chicken wrap and he had fajitas... the food is good and more upscale than a normal Mexcian/Southwestern joint. Also our waiter was very nice and engaging, I was very impressed.

I have to say though that I was VERY disappointed with the margarita. I am no 'rita expert, but it was bad. It actually tasted worse than what you would get if you dumped grocery store mix in with tequila. I did order the standard, but I could not taste any tequila, despite the $7 price tag. It tasted like 95% mix. I actually had trouble finishing it, and it just came in a standard glass which took away from the ambiance. Perhaps the more upscale 'ritas are better but there "standard, very good" marg should taste like something, esp. considering they keep getting "Best Margartias in Town" awards.

4 Stars: Nacho Mama's Nachos (by sanchez11)

sanchez11 — Thu, 10 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

their nachos are giant. i like that the cheese is layered (not just on top) and melted all the way through. great spot to grab a beer and a pile of nachos.

5 Stars: Great Margaritas (by bernf)

bernf — Wed, 09 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Love the Cactus Club - Great drinks at a good price. Staff is always friendly and accomodating. I like to sit on the patio and people watch.

1 Stars: Avoid at all costs (by mesheler)

mesheler — Sat, 05 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Oh my God! People have told me about this place since I moved to Boston -- "it's great -- very authentic!"

Authentic WHAT?

Food was disgusting and not hot enough. Margaritas tasted like cough syrup, even though they were made with Top-Shelf spirits. It makes me wonder how anyone could rate this above average as it was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had! I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. I will never even THINK of returning.

5 Stars: Best Drinks Around (by chic72)

chic72 — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I've been there a few times for drinks and appetizers in the bar and have never been disappointed. (I think its even half priced food after work.) The margaritas are by far the best around and they have a huge specialty drink list. I love the nachos too.

3 Stars: Mediocre food (by marinaka228)

marinaka228 — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

The food is distinctly mediocre. The salsa tastes like it?s straight out of a can and the Margaritas are made from a mix. The main dishes were flavorless and lacking in fresh ingredients. The service was pretty good.

5 Stars: Awesome Margaritas (by bostonbabe21)

bostonbabe21 — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Can't wait for the warm weather, there's nothing like an afternoon on the Cactus Club patio downing the best margaritas in town and people watching.

4 Stars: Great Scene (by splert)

splert — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

This place rocks. Great Margs. Great bartenders. However I went in the other day for lunch and they were playing some terrible country music and top 40 s**t that made me wanna leave before my food came. Loose that hillbilly s**t. Stick with the rock n roll you usually have on.

5 Stars: LOVED IT! (by backbaybabe)

backbaybabe — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

I'm not a huge Mexican food fan, but the Cactus Club had delicioius dinners and even better drinks. My friends and I drank yummy margheritas while waiting for our table. The place was packed, but the bartenders were fast and attentive.

5 Stars: Great margs! (by jactu)

jactu — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I forgot how much I like this place! I went here recently for drinks and apps and it was SO good! The margaritas are delicious (not wimpy like at some places), the food was great and the service was very attentive. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable. Just a fun place to hang out. Kinda makes you forget about the cold winter outside...

3 Stars: Slow service, mediocre margaritas (by lilkel8267)

lilkel8267 — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

After seeing everyone rave about how fabulous the Cactus Club's margaritas are, I went with a group after work to enjoy some half-price appetizers, too. However, I found that the service was slow (took forever to get refills), the margaritas, while good, were no better than I've had at any other Mexican restaurant/bar, and the price of the drinks more than outweighed the savings on the appetizers. I wasn't impressed.

5 Stars: I Love Cactus Club (by articcus)

articcus — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Cactus Club is one of my favorite places in Boston to meet with friends for dinner and drinks. The atmosphere is comfortable and fun. The margaritas are the BEST. I've had dinner there several times and have always found the food to be very good. The service is always friendly and attentive. My friends and I usually head to the bar after dinner to check out the crowd and have more of their awesome margaritas. Cheers to you Cactus Club.

5 Stars: girls night out! (by partygirl96)

partygirl96 — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 01:00:00 GMT

I have been to 3 bachelorette dinners at Cactus Club and have had a great time, every time. I've read a couple negative posts and I just don't get it? The drink selection is great (frozen raspberry margs are my favorite). The food is very good (best quesadillas I've ever had). The staff is excellent (cute bartenders). Cactus Club is the spot for a girls night out.

1 Stars: Awful, Awful, Awful (by eanderson82)

eanderson82 — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

As if having cold torillas and soggy burritos wasnt bad enough, their so called 'fabulous' margaritas are at the bottom of the list. i've had better ones at cookie cutter (and far less expensive) chains like TGIFriday and Applebees. the service was like a trip back to the elementary school cafeteria (only elementary school had better food...) their servers wore overly dirty uniforms and didnt even smile as you handed them their tip. I thought that since the reviews were so good i'd tried it a second time, and this time it was even worse. on a sunday i waited 20 minutes for another overly salty, bland 10$ margarita, and a whopping 45 for my tacos (of course they were cold). all my friends food was either burnt or cold, their avacado dip was literally BLACK on top from being out so long...really. i dont usually review places but i hold an exception for this hole in the wall dump.

5 Stars: Probably some of the best times ever (by amsleepy3)

amsleepy3 — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Cactus Club is perfect for any occasion...bring friends, family, significant other, after work....so much fun!! Its so close to everything and you can truly get some great food and some even better Margaritas!!!! Had some of the best birthdays there, and never a dull moment in the bar or restaurant! They've changed the food to make it even better and the Pomegrante Marg is a wonderful addition. Go, its great!

5 Stars: Sangria, Margs & Patio! (by gunnin4it)

gunnin4it — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

The Cactus Club has the best patio in Boston hands down! We always stop there after Sox games for the new sangria. The food has gotten a lot better recently and they have killer margs too (go for the perfect marg in the fancy glass).

3 Stars: There might be better... (by experiencer)

experiencer — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Although I am having a difficult time finding a good Tex-Mex restaurant in Boston, I do know that Cactus Club probably isn't as good as it gets. The food was mediocre. I don't know what else to say. No one in our party of 5 thought it was anything special. The queso was disappointing also which is hard to mess up. I did enjoy the classic margarita. The environment was fun although it was way too loud to have a conversation at a table for 5. As for me, I will continue my search for good Mexican food in Boston.

1 Stars: O-V-E-R-A-T-E-D M-A-R-G-A-R-I-T-A-S (by barking)

barking — Sun, 14 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

From the title, you can imagine how disappointed I was in my first and last Cactus Club margarita; they were unimaginative and elementary to say the least, and all the hype has just become annoying. The menu was alright, but again, average and uninspired. The music is terrible, fortunately you can barely hear it, and don't even get me started on the staff, the bartenders and doorstaff especially. I could go for hours, but I simply regret my visit, and want to give everyone a heads up.

1 Stars: Disgusting margaritas (by nasochkas)

nasochkas — Fri, 05 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

The margaritas my friends and I ordered tasted like soap. We thought maybe our glasses were not washed out well and ordered different types of margaritas. Those tastes as soap as well...it must be their mix.

2 Stars: Margarita Madhouse (by capegirl47)

capegirl47 — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

this place gets uncomfortably tight on the weekends, the frozen margaritas are served out of machines--I'm baffled by the #1 vote they got for best margaritas. Sorry, but boston don't know mexican. Stay away from their food, it's really bad (served cold as well), actually, I'd recommend staying away period.

5 Stars: I loved "Margaritas and Massages" (by gden78)

gden78 — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

What a great way to unwind after a hard day at work ! This Wednesday promotion they run has two of my favorite things. I brought a group from work and we all had awesome margaritas and the a free massage. Dinner afterward was great. Cactus Club is one of my favorite hangouts in the Back bay.

4 Stars: Great drinks, Cheesy Promotions (by bgal1325)

bgal1325 — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

My group and I stopped by for Happy Hour on a Wednesday afternoon for "Margaritas and Massages". What we thought was a cool idea was actually an opportunity for a 5 minute massage to be a 5 minute sales pitch for Sauza tequila. It was quite annoying really.

Overall though, the drinks were fabulous (my fave was the Mojito Margarita), the food was pretty good, and the servers were very attentive.

4 Stars: Best Margaritas (by Heather N.)

Heather N. — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:36:00 GMT

If you are looking for the best Mnarguritas in Boston, go no further then th Cactus Club located on Boyston St. They have seating outside, inside and at the bar. The people are very friendly and helpful. They will help you make your own margurita from differnt alcohols and flavors. They have a wide variety of margurita floavors to get everyones tastebuds going. No only is their alcoho choices excellent, but there food is great too. They are a very inexspensive resturante, but this is not because the quality or taste of their food is lacking. Everything is excellent at the Cactus Club.

3 Stars: I mean, it's on Boylston Street (by Amanda O.)

Amanda O. — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 10:48:00 GMT

The food is good, the margaritas would probably taste better if they didn't claim to be the best in Boston - they're not the BEST I've had around here, but they're good. The clientele is usually college kids and as a bar scene it's too crowded in the front room: with hardly anywhere to sit it's a pain in the neck to order drinks at the bar and/or get the waitress' attention b/c there are inevitably drunken co-eds in the way ! The bathrooms were also dirty the last time I went, but I can't recall if that's typical.

PROS: food, drinks
CONS: atmosphere

4 Stars: Margaritaville (by Jennette M.)

Jennette M. — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 20:54:00 GMT

The Cactus Club offers a dazzling array of yummy frozen drinks. The atmosphere is fun, and it's on Boylston St. right near a number of other bars. The food is also very good. I would recommend this place as a great birthday or celebration bar.

PROS: good frozen drinks, fun place
CONS: can get very crowded

5 Stars: Great Place (by awasson)

awasson — Mon, 30 May 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I love it! This place has great food, servoce & a relaxing and exciting atmosphere.

5 Stars: Amazing Margaritas! (by bostonsoxfan80)

bostonsoxfan80 — Mon, 30 May 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I go to the Cactus Club after work several times a week for food and drinks. Their margaritas are unbelievable (my favorite is the Horni Marg) and they even have a "Build Your Own Margarita Night" every Tuesday where you get to create your own margs with the help of the awesome bartenders! The food is great too and the staff is very friendly and. When its warm and sunny, there's nothing better than kicking back out on the patio with a margarita and some nachos!

5 Stars: Damn....those margs will kick your a##! (by malsamcam)

malsamcam — Mon, 30 May 2005 02:00:00 GMT

The Cactus Club is one of the best bars in the Back Bay I have been to in a while. Knowing that it has been around for years, I decided to bring guests visiting town there to show them a good time (It was my first time as well). We all had a blast. The bartenders acted like they have known you for years, friendly with smiles galore. The food was out of this world. We had a few apps because it was Happy Hour and we had to take advantage of thier 1/2 price appetizers, snake bites and flautas are to die for! We heard from a cocktail waitress, whom none of us guys could determine which one of the 2 (3 if you include the bartender) was more beautiful (georgeous!) that they also serve Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! Psyched. We'll deffintly be back often.

5 Stars: tasty treats! :P (by nu2you8)

nu2you8 — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT

I go to the Cactus Club at Lest once every other week, usually more, to meet my girlfriends and hang out. The staff is unbelieveably friendly and the margaritas are to die for! I have only ate ther a couple of times and found it to be very tasty to my surprise (considering i don't like mexican food very much)! I would reccomend this place to anyone who is looking for a place to drink and eat without all the underage crowd hanging about. It's more for anyone between 23 & 40.

4 Stars: 30+? Uh...no. (by onespeed63)

onespeed63 — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Did this, done that, great place...but not for 30+ crowd. Don't want have all those pretty 30 something old ladies waisting their time on post-undergrad boys when she could be out scamming on something real.

5 Stars: Fun under the cactus Sun (by justmorrison)

justmorrison — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 02:00:00 GMT

The Cactus Club...one of the few places left around Boston (back bay) where you can go there not very frequently, and have the bartenders remember you...SO friendly. The service in the dining room in so great, they are so polite and never slack when it comes to doing their job! It's a great place to hang out after work, (half off all apps in the bar) and meet friends or coworkers. I have never had any issues or problems at the Cactus Club, and it because they see to it that thier customers don't.

5 Stars: Good Times! (by gremlindude)

gremlindude — Tue, 15 Jun 2004 02:00:00 GMT

Th great service and awesome food are well worth the wait (if there is one) and there are tables available outside on nice days. The bar is all but guarenteed to be a great time, especially on Thursday-Saturday nights. Their margaritas are unbeatable as are the bartenders and cocktail waitresses. Just last month they had a selection of over 30 margaritas!

5 Stars: best margs ever!!!! (by jenniferrosa)

jenniferrosa — Mon, 07 Jun 2004 02:00:00 GMT

On any given night Cactus Club has an extensive list of margaritas, but when I went the other night and saw their 30 margs of may I had never seen a list of margs that compared. prickly pear was by far the best margarita i've ever had. Horni used to be my fav, but this special list invented drinks that go above and beyond the high expectations i already had.

2 Stars: Why do people go here? (by delikado)

delikado — Mon, 22 Dec 2003 01:00:00 GMT

I've been to the Cactus Club several times, and have consistently been underwhelmed. The margaritas tasted like they were made from a liquor store mix, not from scratch! The bar layout is also pretty claustrophobic, making it hard to have a "good time" when you're constantly being elbowed by random frat boy-types. The food isn't much better, in fact, I had an upset stomach one evening after dining there... I'm not sure if it was caused by their margaritas or their food, but needless to say, I won't waste any time figuring that out.

5 Stars: Keeps gettin' better..... (by its_art)

its_art — Tue, 04 Nov 2003 01:00:00 GMT

This place really knows what it takes to be a great and lasting bar/restaurant! I stopped in one night early in the ACLS series -- they installed a new projection TV in the dining room to make game watching more enjoyable. They've also got a new drink menu and have added a Caipirinha. I'm not sure what they last reviewer was talking about in regards to the margs here -- I've never tasted a better one - try the BAJA, it's my favorite!

3 Stars: worst margaritas in boston (by caitlinc333)

caitlinc333 — Mon, 22 Sep 2003 02:00:00 GMT

the margaritas at the cactus club are absolutely terrible. the food is ok, but i cannot understand how their margaritas are considered drinkable, let alone the best in boston.

3 Stars: Best Margaritas, Not the Best Food (by stacy373)

stacy373 — Fri, 05 Sep 2003 02:00:00 GMT

Didn't really find the food that great the few times I have been, they have a great selection of Margarita's though, but I would take Border Cafe any day...

5 Stars: Love the free taco (by jubilant02134)

jubilant02134 — Sun, 22 Jun 2003 02:00:00 GMT

Sunday. Mostly though I've only been to the bar and every time I have SO MUCH FUN. This bar has a great feel to it. The margaritas are fabulous (MUCH, MUCH better than Fajita's and Ritas...don't bother there). Great place to meet and have fun.

5 Stars: Good deals (by Bolo)

Bolo — Thu, 19 Jun 2003 02:00:00 GMT

The food here is plentiful and the prices are good. Other joints will charge the same for sub-par amounts and quality. The margaritas only have the best ingredients and when you think about how much other places charge for one, with just house tequlia (6-7 bucks) this place is pretty good. It can get crowded, but what do you expect from a place that pleases people? However, I think for a 3 course meal, you will need to spend over 20 bucks. With two drinks, over 35.

4 Stars: Good for Light Fun (by masajita)

masajita — Thu, 19 Jun 2003 02:00:00 GMT

If you're looking for a good all-around bar, this is the place. For an east coast locale, the margaritas and pina coladas here are a step above the rest. The Cactus Club's laid back, easy going manner is a great option for those who are interested in having some fun with the gang in an energizing atmosphere.

5 Stars: Confused (by joedine)

joedine — Sun, 04 May 2003 02:00:00 GMT

I've been going to the Cactus for more than five years. It's the best value in the Back Bay. The last review said it was over priced??? Hum...Friday, I went to see the Sox with 2 friends. We stopped at The Cactus before the game, we were surprised, they changed the Bar area. The place looks GREAT!!!! Well, we had 6 coronas,3 Margs, and a Mexican PuPu Plater. (The bill was $50) I dont think thats expensive. Oh Yea, very cute Bartender on Friday.

4 Stars: Claustrophobic's Nightmare! (by julian_imrie)

julian_imrie — Wed, 08 Jan 2003 01:00:00 GMT

The Poorest layout for a bar imaginable. Nevertheless, if you look like a somebody or are a somebody (caught John Corbett here once) you stand to do well. This is a female favorite, they flock to the Club for some reason, oh yeah they serve real dainty, albeit potent, frozen drinks. You need to get a table or be in the mood to tolerate the Cactus Club as it will be very crowded.

Food: Big (sometimes bold sometimes bland).

Atmosphere: Charming in a confused, crowded and cocky manner.

Service: The redemption song of CC are the waitresses! They are almost enough to make us forget that we are unable to exhibit the full range of motion to finish our Negro Modelos.

Drinks: Go ahead, get a Margarita champ.

5 Stars: best after work hangout (by iol175)

iol175 — Mon, 23 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

This is the place my office calls home after 5pm. The margaritas are great and the staff treats us like family. They have great food as well. The food is 1/2 off in the bar after work.

5 Stars: Spicy! (by danapanzarino)

danapanzarino — Fri, 13 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

The Cactus Club has the greatest margaritas in Boston and is always packed Friday afternoon. There appetizers are also damn good!! Overall an awesome place to go and hang out!!

4 Stars: Cactus Club is refreshing (by starks43)

starks43 — Thu, 12 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

The ambience is great; perhaps its the mixed drinks that are tasty and strong, or the pretty waitresses, or the above-average food. Its the best bar to take coworkers or your buddies to, but not a good venue to have a deep discussion with your honey.

5 Stars: half price food after work. (by livmonkey)

livmonkey — Mon, 09 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I go to cactus with my work buddy's because the drinks are strong, the staff is hot and friendly and the food not only is good but it's half price after work.

4 Stars: IT WAS BACK IN 1993 (by MATTBERGERON)

MATTBERGERON — Thu, 05 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

MUSIC IS TOUGH BUT HAS LASTED THE TEST OF TIME. ALWAYS CROWDED AND ALWAYS STIFF DRINKS BEING POURED. JIMMY LIFTON KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING.

2 Stars: No Way (by daizygirl)

daizygirl — Thu, 21 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

Cactus Club is NOT the "Best After Work Bar". For a mexican place, the margeritas are lousy, the food is so so and service is always terrible. There are plenty of other bars in the vicinity that would get my vote over CC anytime!

3 Stars: Mixed experience. (by goblue99)

goblue99 — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I work in the Back Bay and recently had lunch at the Cactus Club. I had been there before to party at night, but this was the first time I ate there. I had the chicken fajitas ($12). It was a huge portion, and they were very good (they even have red chili tortillas). Also, the rest of the menu looks unique and tasty. However, I did not like the atmosphere. The place was dingy and dirty- the bar area and silverwear were dirty. To me, this place seems like a bar that serves food, and not a restaurant that has a bar. That being said, it's one of the very few places to get Mexican in Boston.

1 Stars: Don't try to get seated! (by dockersmith1243)

dockersmith1243 — Sat, 26 Oct 2002 02:00:00 GMT

To get a table to eat is ridiculous, last time we went there, the wait was two hours, and they sat one group after another while we waited. We were finally seated after I accidently broke a beer bottle, they must have thought the natives were getting restless. Unbelievable, I will never go there again. The people who do the seating are complete idiots! Other than that the place is the same as every other bar in the city.

3 Stars: Good food, not-so-good Margarita's (by OnTheProwl)

OnTheProwl — Wed, 04 Sep 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I was told this place had some of the best Margarita's around. Not so! Yuck.. I can still taste the mix when I think about it! I've given them several chances and the Margarita's are just horrible. Food? Definitely a good bet you'll be happy and satisfied when you leave. Sorry, but I love a good Margarita, and they really failed there.

5 Stars: Better than I expected (by sinsam)

sinsam — Tue, 27 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I have to say, this might have been one of the best experiences in a restaurant for me. I was very impressed by the service and food. The first margarita I had was OK, I think it was just a basic one. But the second and third margaritas, which the waiter suggested were out of this world. I think they were called Horny Margarita. DELICIOUS!!!
So if you go there skip the basic margarita and go for the good stuff.

5 Stars: Start of finish- it's all good (by stacy_williams)

stacy_williams — Fri, 23 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Great homemade guacamole and salsa...Good vegetarian selections, and the fried ice cream is a great way to top it off.

5 Stars: Great Drinks!!! (by Artie_Thiffault)

Artie_Thiffault — Thu, 22 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I went to the Cactus Club last night for the first time and had a great time. The bartenders were cute and friendly and the drink selection was awesome. I recommend one of the huge bowl drinks. I will definitely go again after work.

5 Stars: Great food and a great atmosphere (by danwpi)

danwpi — Thu, 15 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I've been in boston for a few years now and I recently found this place. I was impressed with their friendly service, great food, and nice atmosphere. I make it a habit to head there after work on a weekly basis.

4 Stars: Great place to catch up with a friend.. (by tantra7xoxo)

tantra7xoxo — Thu, 08 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I love this place. It has a casual atmosphere, which is refereshing. We were going to check out Vox Populi but the attitude that emmanated from that place kept us away. We headed right to the Cactus Club and shared a yummy cactus bowl. A HUGE drink in a mammoth sized glass with 4 straws for $14.

5 Stars: Not your mother's snowcone (by irishgirl)

irishgirl — Tue, 30 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Try the snowcone margarita...3 flavors in one. The food is great, the atmosphere is awesome. They've got beer, 'ritas, scorpion-bowl-esque drinks...outdoor dining...great place!

4 Stars: Ouch! (by pinkpanther)

pinkpanther — Thu, 25 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Wacth out for the really great magaritas. This is a really nice college crowd bar. It gets extremely crowded. This is not a fany bar by any means. It has a Texas bar feel too it. It is nicely decorated to set the margarita mood.

5 Stars: Good Times (by diggity)

diggity — Wed, 24 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

The Cactus Club is my favorite place to celebrate group events. It has such a wonderfuly positive atmosphere....you are sure to have a good time. Great Margaritas!!!!

4 Stars: good time, good music (by erica23)

erica23 — Tue, 23 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

this place is so much fun. a great and bright atmosphere, always filled with lots of people and loud music, and the huge drinks are made to share with lots of friends. it's also very close to a lot of other bars on boylston, so you're sure to have a great night.

5 Stars: Big Bowls! (by hehaw)

hehaw — Tue, 25 Jun 2002 02:00:00 GMT

If you haven't been to the Cactus Club yet, then you are really missing out. Yes...it is crowded. But it is very easy to overlook that when you have such a tasteful drink in your hands. They serve these extra large margarita's in fish bowl looking glasses. Try the blue margarita...you won't be disappointed. As for the food, try the fajitas, or the mix and match quesadillas. A great place to celebrate an event.