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Mexican Speakeasy - The Cactus Shop, New York, NY

The Cactus Shop

4.5
4.5
76 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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🌵 **Welcome to The Cactus Shop: Where Mexican Flavors and Mixology Shine** 🍹

Discover an enchanting speakeasy in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Indulge in expert mixology, savor authentic Mexican cuisine, and unwind on our inviting outdoor patio.

🍹 **Crafting Mixology Brilliance** 🎨

Experience unique Tequilas and Mezcals curated by our skilled mixologist. Our signature margaritas are designed to perfectly complement our cuisine.

🌮 **Taste Mexico on Your Plate** 🎉

Delight in succulent birria tacos and flavorful Shrimp Aguachile that capture the essence of Mexico.

🌿 **Cherish Moments on the Outdoor Patio** ☀️

Relax on our patio, enjoy margaritas amidst lush surroundings, and create unforgettable memories with friends.

🎊 **Join the Magic—Reserve Now** 🌟

Discover The Cactus Shop, a true hidden gem. Reserve your unforgettable experience today.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (347) 749-8474
  • Website
    https://www.thecactusshopnyc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Eduardo Dominguez
  • Private party facilities
    No matter what type of celebration you have planned, The Cactus Shop has just what you need to make your experience one that won't easily be forgotten. Don't wait - inquire now through our form below and let us help create lasting memories at The Cactus Shop!
  • Location
    231 Kent Ave, New York, NY 11249
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Cross street
    Between Grand St and N First St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bedford Avenue Subway Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • Happy Hour at The Cactus Shop

    Oct 3 - Dec 31, 2023
    Tue - Fri - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Happy Hour 🍻🍹🌵 Join us at The Cactus Shop Tuesday through Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm for an exciting Happy Hour experience! 🍻🍹 Enjoy $12 Margaritas made with only the finest ingredients, and refreshing $6 beers, or go for the ultimate combo with $12 Beer plus a Shot of Tequila or Mezcal. 🍺🥃 Don't miss out on this amazing offer! Come in and unwind with your favorite drink after a long day. See you soon! 🌅🍻

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What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

76 Reviews

  1. Anon

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    The service was good but the food was very lackluster. Especially for the price. The beef was dry and chewy and my fiancé ordered the shrimp dish and she didn’t realize it was raw (which it doesn’t say on the menu) so she was immediately grossed out but felt too bad to send back. I didn’t mind it but it was not worth the price. Everything was way overpriced for the quality.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Very accommodating for a large table. Slow service and only had one drink per person in two hours of being there. Had a weird miscommunication with one of the owners about him buying our group shots. He tried to charge us $130 - put a bad taste in our mouth about the overall ending to a so-so dining experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    servers took a bit long to get any order. although i was waiting alone, i would’ve liked to be asked if i wanted anything

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  4. Lisssssa

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, decor and food was all exceptional! Can’t wait to be back.

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  5. Fabio

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is authentic Mexican and the vibe takes me back to eating at a hip taqueria in Mexico City. Highly recommended for anyone who is a fan of margaritas and quesadillas and tacos!

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  6. JenniferM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the staff to the food, we loved it!! The decor as well!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Birria tacos very dry. Aside from small portions, and expensive it wasn’t excellent. Extremely limited menu and not many options for kids. Drinks were good but again $20. Not worth it.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Disappointed. Food was cafeteria style. Plates were fast food style. A bit noisy. Service was ok. Better Mexican food elsewhere.

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  9. MarylynG

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Restaurant decor is great. Very cozy and unique. The drinks were good enough but we didn't try all. The service was great. The food is where were less than thrilled. Quesadilla lacked that true Mexican flavor. Even the guacamole wasn't very tasteful. However, the small portions were filling. Would we go again? Not sure. If we do it would most likely be for a quick bite as opposed to a sit down dinner.

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  10. Perle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have always love this place for their ambiance and delicious cocktails. The flautas de birria are my favorite. 10/10

    1 person found this helpful

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our usual go to in bk! Love this place! Shout out to Lucas for the awesome service and great drinks! Nos vemos pronto!

    1 person found this helpful

  12. ElisaG

    Dubai

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The fact of being speak easy style is cool and the decor is really well done. Cocktails were very good as well as the service. However the hostess at the entry was very cold and the food was not so outstanding as the drinks. However I would recommend it for going as a group and try more plates.

    1 person found this helpful

  13. KatieF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Super cute place with excellent service! Drinks and food were outstanding!

    1 person found this helpful

  14. LeninQ

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic Drinks amazing served by ivan Explaining the menu in detail Food was delicious fast service and great presentation. Great place to hang out with friends or date night. Complementary shots (mezcal) from Luis. Def recommended if you in williamburge

    1 person found this helpful

  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, the Al pastor tacos are to die for!!! Great drinks and great ambiance!!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The food wAs below sub par. They describe their meals as being so extravagant and fresh. It was the complete opposite. Beed tenderloin tacos were more like beef stir fry with no flavors or sauces. Guacamole was bland. And the prices were exorbitant for the portions!

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  17. Cpal

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Very cute vibe, small servings, flavors weren’t great for the price I paid. Won’t be going back for food, could be convinced to come back for cocktails

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  18. concertcrazii29

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Delicious food! Next time I’m going to sit in the bar area.

    2 people found this helpful

  19. Maria

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my birthday here, casual but fun little speakeasy in Williamsburg! Tacos are delicious and drinks are on point! Great for large parties, very lively and great music selection!

    2 people found this helpful

  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yet again a fantastic time eating at The Cactus Shop but there's one thing that I must comment on; please get rid of that tiny table for two! Haha, went there on a date and we had to take some stuff off of our table to put our dishes on the table and at some instances there wasn't really space to put our drinks down even. Wonderful time there but that one thing sort of brought things down. The staff continued to be friendly as ever, the food was even better and so were the drinks!

    2 people found this helpful

  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing and the ambience is incredible!

    2 people found this helpful

  22. schwemily

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time at Cactus Shop! The food, drinks, and service were all excellent. David and his staff are amazing!

    2 people found this helpful

  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really love everything in that place, amazing Mexican food, authentic drinks … awesome !!

    1 person found this helpful

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely place! Amazing food and staff, our date night was perfect, they have a patio so our Frenchie could enjoy the night with us, I definitely come back

    1 person found this helpful

  25. ajfro

    New York Area

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fresh and delicious, service was excellent, decor was great

    1 person found this helpful

  26. JocelynB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my birthday here with a group of 12. Everything was great from start to finish, the staff was beyond friendly and attentive, the food was amazing, and the vibes are so authentically Mexican that it felt like you were in Mexico! highly recommend this place.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. Ronnie

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    My wife and I are foodies and came for the advertised high quality food. We were disappointed. The place has a nice decor but the food is subpar give the reviews, website and chef. We expected much more in terms of preparedness, quality and freshness. The chicken quesadilla had rubbery chicken, the steak tacos were too chewy and the guacamole was basic. This place is highly overrated and the chairs were very uncomfortable. They need to step up the kitchen game.

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  28. KCLB

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    good drinks, delicious food, loved the music definitely my vibe.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about the spot. From the deco to the food to everything that makes this place an ultimate destination for good food and Drinks

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  30. JerryB

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Portions could be improved upon. Great place to be off the beaten path.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing 🤩 Tacos and cocktails are boom 🤯

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  32. JabariL

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely date night spot for tacos and drinks highly recommend

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  33. Andy

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, the ambiance whether you sit indoor or outdoor is perfect for a friend outing or even a date. Will be back for more

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  34. Ronnie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance is very chill and Really yummy cocktails but they're sweet so if that's not for you then go with a beer. The salsas are spicy but not overdone and the food is authentic - the exact flavors I was expecting.

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  35. PaolaS

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Its just a place good for pictures, food is mediocre and drinks are mediocre

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Food portion was very little bit overall the vibe and drinks were very nice.

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  37. Vanessa

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were amazing. I loved how the the setup and decorations made me feel like I was back in a restaurant in Mexico.

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  38. MichelleC

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The beef flautas were SO GOOD and the drinks are strong and delicious. The place has so many cute detailed decorations, and our server was great. Definitely coming back here soon!

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  39. YvonneB

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's just all around a great place for some great food and a delicious drink. I feel it's the ideal place to meet up with friends and go with the flow. I probably tried the whole menu by now and there isn't one thing on it that I didn't like.

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  40. ClaudiaL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The restaurant is hidden behind a plant store and it’s so cute. The food and drinks were spot on. The prices are a bit high for someone like me who goes to Mexico a lot. But it’s worth it due to the amazing flavors.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Cactus Shop using the Order Online button. The Cactus Shop also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Cactus Shop also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (347) 749-8474.

The Cactus Shop is rated 4.5 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

The Cactus Shop does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cactus Shop

231 Kent Ave, New York, NY 11249

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Grand St and N First St
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bedford Avenue Subway Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Eduardo Dominguez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thecactusshopnyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (347) 749-8474
  • Private party facilities
    No matter what type of celebration you have planned, The Cactus Shop has just what you need to make your experience one that won't easily be forgotten. Don't wait - inquire now through our form below and let us help create lasting memories at The Cactus Shop!

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