Cactus Flower Cafe - Pensacola

I dined here for dinner a few weeks ago while visiting Pensacola. The restaurant was quite busy that night. The server was extremely friendly and had a wonderful sense of humor! After getting off my flight, I needed to charge my phone, and he kindly rearranged a few tables to ensure I was close to an outlet. The food I ordered was not only delicious but also plentiful! The spices complemented each dish perfectly. I also ordered a drink, which was fantastic! I highly recommend this restaurant on 12th Ave, and I definitely plan to return before heading back home.

The fish tacos are the standout dish on the menu. The black beans and calabacitas were also excellent. The others in my group ordered the crab quesadilla and a burrito, and they thought those dishes were just okay. I really appreciated Jessica, our server; she was fantastic. The food arrived very quickly, and we didn’t have to wait at our table. Overall, I had a wonderful experience.

As a girl from California, I often question what qualifies as authentic Mexican food, but they truly exceeded my expectations with the Santa Fe enchiladas. The sauce was spot on—more akin to a mole than the thick red sauces found at many other restaurants. The Californian burrito was delicious, although it could have used more meat considering the price. The chips were light and crispy, and the salsa was refreshingly fresh. Don’t overlook the margaritas; they’re absolutely worth trying!

Eat here for the better part of a decade. delicious food, large portions; what can you ask for more? Santa Fe Enchiladas are the bomb!

Cactus-Mex is really great Cal-Mex. As a Tex-Mex fan, I always looked a bit askance at Cal-Mex. But when I moved back to the Panhandle it became of obvious that the best to be had was Cactus-Mex. Originally a patron of the Twelfth Avenue Location, I visited the West Side iteration: It blows 12th Avenue away! I had the Chimichanga and my wife had the Tostadas: both were terrific. And we finished if off with the flan de leche. There is no better flan in this end of the world. If you enjoy great Mex food with a great presentation and really good service, run, don' walk!