Fat Cactus

Name: Fat Cactus
Address: 350 George St, New Brunswick, NJ, United States, 08901-2010
Telephone: (732) 543-1153
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

277 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Located in the heart of the lively George Street area of New Brunswick, Fat Cactus Mexican Cantina, is the number one destination for both authentic and American-style Mexican food. Enjoy table-side guacamole or a variety of tacos made fresh before your eyes at our very own taco truck! Our frozen margarita menu and tequila and rum cocktails are sure to transport you to the agave fields of Central Mexico. Enjoy your favorite meal while listening to our various mariachi bands or our guest DJs on Fridays and Saturdays. Our kitchen is open late everyday and all day, so there will be plenty of opportunities to come see what we are all about!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 543-1153

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Tex-Mex
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 3:30 pm–9:15 pm Tue, Wed 3:30 pm–10:15 pm Thu 3:30 pm–11:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–1:15 am
Phone number
(732) 543-1153
Website
https://www.fatcactuscantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
350 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2010
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caramelized Pineapple & Bacon Guacamole$10.69
Diced Caramelized Pineapple Topped with Bacon Crumbles, Seasoned with Salt, Pepper, and Garlic
Pineapple Habanero Guacamole$10.89
Avocado Mixed with Fiery Habanero Peppers, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Lime, Cilantro, and Diced Pineapples
Guacamole al Cameron$13.49
Juicy Baby Shrimp Mixed with Chipotle Aioli, Guajillo Peppers, Lime, Chili Ancho, and Red Onions
Mango & Cactus Guacamole$10.49
Ripe Mangos, Bite Size Cactus, and Jalapeños Mixed in with Avocado
Ghost Pepper Fajita Guacamole$11.29
Fajita Spiced Creamy Avocado with Diced Roasted Onions, Peppers and Garlic, Mixed with Ghost Peppers
Roasted Poblano & Corn Guacamole$10.29
Roasted Poblano and Charred Corn, Garlic, and Cilantro Mixed with Avocado, Tomato, and Lime
Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Guacamole$11.19
Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil with Pieces of Roasted Garlic, Pureed Roasted Red Pepper Mixed in with Avocado Red Onion, Jalapeño, Cilantro, and Lime

Salsas

Salsa Trio$6.19
Pick 3 Salsas from our hand-crafted salsa choices. Served with tortilla chips
Salsa Verde$2.49
mild
Regular House Salsa$2.49
mild to medium
Fire Roasted Habanero$2.49
hot
Fire Roasted Tomatillo & Corn Salsa$2.49
mild
Cactus Salsa$2.49
mild
Strawberry, Mango & Avocado$2.49
mild

Sauces

Avocado & Cilantro Crema
Ghost Pepper
Chipotle Sour Cream
Garlic Cilantro Aioli
Ancho Chili Mayo
Southwestern Tarter
Creamy Jalapeño
Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
Roasted Red Pepper
Chipotle Sauce

Appetizers

Queso$7.75
A Smooth Mexican Blend of Cheeses Melted to Perfection and Seasoned with Jalapeños and Other Spices; Topped with Pico de Gallo
Fresh Guacamole$8.39
Smashed Creamy Avocado Made Daily with Fresh Cilantro, Tomatoes, Onions, and Jalapeños
Mexican Shrimp Ceviche$11.45
Cooked Baby Shrimp with Diced Onions, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Avocado, Jalapeño, and Cilantro; Marinated in Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice and Served on Top of Crispy Green Plantains
Empanadas$8.50
Chicken Tinga and Mixed Cheese filled in a Hand Made Corn Masa and Fried to Order; Served with a Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Cheese Empanadas$8.00
Filled with Melted Cheese and Scallions, served with Jalapeño Aioli
Ghost Pepper Wings$11.50
Wings Smothered in a Spicy Ghost Pepper Sauce, served with a Buttermilk Ranch
Pork Wings$12.45
Pork Wings Blended in a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, served with Buttermilk Ranch
Fundito
Melted Blend of Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese. Served with our Homemade Tortilla Chips
- With Ground Chorizo$8.25
- With Baby Shrimp$10.75
Flautas
A Flour Tortilla Rolled Tightly and Deep-Fried Golden Brown. Served with Queso and Avocado Crema
- With Seasoned Pulled Chicken$8.25
- With Barbacoa$10.25
- With Oxtail and Cheese$10.45
Southwest Flautas$9.25
Hand Rolled Flour Tortilla Stuffed with Cream Cheese, Red and Green Peppers, Corn, Black Beans, and Scallions; Topped with Southwest Seasoning and served with Avocado Crema and Queso
Fat Cactus Nachos$10.50
Nachos Smothered in Refried Beans, Queso, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Crema, Sour Cream, Jalapeños, and Mixed Cheese
Tamales$8.45
2 Homemade Masa Tamales Stuffed with your choice of Chicken or Pork Carnitas, served with a Red Enchilada Sauce or Salsa Verde and Topped with Sour Cream
Fire Wontons$8.25
Deep Fried to a Crisp and filled with Jalapeño Cream Cheese and Cheddar Cheese, served with Garlic Cilantro Aioli
Mexican Street Corn$7.25
Corn Tossed in a Chipotle Cream Sauce, Cilantro, Jalapeños, Cotija Cheese, and Fresh Squeezed Lime
Gorditas$8.49
Crispy Homemade Corn Tortilla Topped with Refried Beans, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream and Queso Fresco. Choice of: Pork Carnitas, Ground Beef, or Chicken Tinga

Soups & Salads

Tortilla Soup$6.25
Rich Chicken Broth Flavored with Onions, Tomatoes, Corn, and Black Beans, finished with a Dash of Cream Crispy Tortillas Chips, Avocado, Sour Cream, and Cheese
Creamy Mexican Corn Soup$5.50
Creamy Corn Chowder, with Cilantro, Corn, Onions, and Jalapeños; Mixed with Fresh Mexican Spices
Soup of the Day
- MP
Tostada Salad$8.95
3 Mini Crispy Taco Shells Topped with Mexican Rice, Black Beans, Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Pico de Gallo and Mexican Blend Cheese; Served with a Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$8.25
Romaine Lettuce with Croutons and Parmesan Cheese; Classic Caesar Dressing
House Salad$6.50
Mixed Greens with Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Avocado, Served with Your Choice of Dressing
Cactus Salad$8.75
Silky Cactus Mixed with Corn, Garlic, Jalapeños, Onions, Tomatoes, Jicama, Cotija Cheese, and Lime

Soups & Salads - Protein Additions

Chicken$3.25
Steak$4.25
Shrimp$4.25
Ahi Tuna$3.75
Salmon$5.50

Fajitas

Served with Rice and Beans. Ask your Server for gluten free option

Blackened Chicken$16.25
Sautéed with Onions and Peppers, served with Flour or Corn Tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Cheese, Sour cream, and Guacamole; Topped with Grilled Cactus Slices
Chimichurri Carne Asada$20.65
Sautéed with Onions and Peppers, served with Flour or Corn Tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Cheese, Sour cream, and Guacamole; Topped with Grilled Cactus Slices
Mixed Seafood$20.95
Sautéed with Onions and Peppers, served with Flour or Corn Tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Cheese, Sour cream, and Guacamole; Topped with Grilled Cactus Slices
Surf & Turf$23.75
Sautéed with Onions and Peppers, served with Flour or Corn Tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Cheese, Sour cream, and Guacamole; Topped with Grilled Cactus Slices
Vegetarian$15.50
Served with Sautéed and Roasted Squash, Carrots, Mushrooms, Spinach, Peppers and Onions
Impossible Fajita$15.65
Served with Sautéed and Roasted Squash, Carrots, Mushrooms, Spinach, Peppers and Onions

Burritos

Served with Rice and Beans or Seasoned Fries. Smother Any Burrito with Salsa Verde, Red Enchilada Sauce, Mole, Queso, and Mixed Cheese or Make it Chimichanga Style for +$2.75

7 - Layer Dip Burrito$11.35
The Famous 7-Layer Dip Wrapped in a Warm Tortilla and Stuffed with Refried or Black Beans, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Garlic Cilantro Aioli, Sour Cream, and Mexican Blend Cheese; Served with a side of Ranchera Salsa
Cajun Burrito
Stuffed with Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Corn Jalapeño Cream Sauce, and Cheese
- Grilled Chicken$12.50
- Steak$13.75
Tejano Burrito
Stuffed with Crispy Fries, Mexican Rice, Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Fried Egg, Garlic Cilantro Cream Sauce and Cheese
- Steak$14.75
- Chicken$13.75
Chipotle Burrito$13.45
Fried Chicken Breast, Mexican Rice, Fried Onions, Pico de Gallo, Mexican Blend Cheese and Chipotle Cream Sauce
Revolution Burrito$14.75
Steak Mexican Rice, Fried Jalapeño Rings, Black Beans, Sautéed Onions, Mexican Blend Cheese, and Roasted Habanero Salsa

Enchiladas

Served with Rice and Beans

3 Corn Tortillas
All Topped with Monterey Jack and Cotija Cheese. Sauce Options (Choose Two): Red Enchilada Sauce, Mole, Salsa Verde, Queso. Stuffed with your Choice of:
- Cheese and Onion$8.99
- Spinach & Portabella Mushroom$9.99
- Chicken$11.50
- Carnitas$11.50
- Ground Beef$12.50

Quesadillas

Served with Rice and Beans or Seasoned Fries. Large Flour Tortilla with Melted Cheese; Served with Pico de gallo, Guacamole, and Sour Cream

Chicken Quesadilla$11.25
Barbacoa Quesadilla$14.65
Shrimp Quesadilla$14.75
Carnitas Quesadilla$13.45

Taco Combinations

Served with 2 Tacos and Sides

Pork Belly Taco$14.65
Tender Pork Belly Caramelized in a Sweet and Spicy Marmalade; Topped with a Red Cabbage, Carrot, and Cilantro Slaw; Red Ancho Chilo Mayonnaise; Served with Yuca Frita and Mexican Rice
Korean Short Rib$17.25
Tender Shredded Short Ribs Braised in Korean Spices and Topped with Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Jicama and Cilantro; Garnished with Cotija Cheese, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, and a Garlic Cilantro Aioli; Served with Mexican Corn and Rice
Chipotle Lime Cauliflower$14.25
Cauliflower Florets Marinated in Cajun Spices and Roasted to Perfection; Topped with Pickled Red Onions, Jicama, Cilantro, and Roasted Red Pepper Chipotle Crema; Garnished with Cotija Cheese and Served with a Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans
Coconut Shrimp Waca Taco$17.85
Fried Shrimp Battered in Coconut Panko and Topped with Red Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, and Tartar Sauce; Garnished with Cotija Cheese and Doubled with a Crunchy and Soft Tortilla; Served with Cilantro Lime Rice and Sweet Plantains
Jamaican Jerk Chicken$14.59
Grilled Tender Chicken Breast in Jerk Seasoning; Topped with Mango Cilantro Slaw and Garlic Cilantro Aioli; Served with Maduros and Cilantro Lime Rice
Oxtail Taco$16.65
Oxtail Cooked and Marinated in a Guajillo Sauce and Topped with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, and Cotija Cheese; Served with Mexican Rice and Black Beans
Fat Cactus Taco$19.95
Grande Fried Crispy Tortilla Filled with Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Queso, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and Mexican Blend Cheese; Topped with a Garlic Cilantro Aioli, Chipotle Sour Cream, Creamy Jalapeno Sauce, and Ghost Pepper Sauce; Served with a House Salad
Chimichurri Steak$18.85
Steak Marinated in Classic Green Chimichurri Sauce that is Grilled and Topped with Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde, and Cotija Cheese; Served with Mexican Rice and your Choice of Beans
Taco Mariscada$18.85
Mixed Seafood Cooked in a Chipotle Lime and Cilantro Marinade; Garnished with Red Cabbage, Southwest Tartar Sauce, and Cotija Cheese; Served with Sweet Potato Fries and a Cilantro Lime Rice

Entrees

Served with Mexican Rice, Beans, Tostada Salad or Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread (Choice of Two)

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Pepper$15.95
Whole Green Bell Pepper Stuffed with Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Beans, Onions, Corn, Chicken, Tomatoes, and Queso; Served with a Side of Tostada Salad and Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread. Vegetarian option available
Chili Relleno$15.89
Poblano Pepper Lightly Battered and Fried and Stuffed with a Mexican and Oaxaca Blend Cheese or with Ground Beef and Mixed Cheese; Topped with an Authentic Mexican Red Sauce and Cotija Cheese
Chicken Mole$17.25
Chicken Quarters Cooked in an Authentic Mexican Mole Sauce topped with Sesame Seeds
Chimichurri Carne Asada$24.89
Steak Cooked with Onion and Lime Garlic Marinade served with Chimichurri and a Cajun Garlic Butter
Blackened Salmon$21.25
Salmon Cooked in Mexican Spices and Topped with a Garlic Cajun Butter
Braised Mexican Oxtail$22.25
Oxtail Braised and Cooked in an Authentic Red Adobo Sauce, Onions, Peppers, and Garlic; Served with Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Beans, and Corn Tortillas

Sides

Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread$4.25
Cilantro Lime Rice$3.59
Mexican Rice$3.59
Black Beans$3.25
Refried Beans$3.25
Guacamole$2.25
Sour Cream$1.39
Pico de Gallo$1.39
Sweet or Green Plantains$5.79
Corn Tortillas$2.49
Flour Tortillas$2.49
Side Queso$3.79
French Fries$4.39
Grilled Cactus$4.39

Desserts

Churros$7.49
Chocolate Stuffed
Sopapilla$7.49
with Chocolate Sauce
Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Sundae$7.49
Coconut Flan$7.49
Fried Ice Cream$7.49
Panchicano$7.49
Crispy Coated Sweet Corn Cake on top of a Sweet and Creamy Tres Leches; Served with a Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Topped with White Chocolate Drizzle and Whipped Cream; Crunchy on the Outside and Deliciously Soft on the Inside!

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Friendly and attentive staff. Mariachi band was a nice surprise. Great margaritas and food. Staff surprised us with birthday song and props. Great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was good
TP
ThomasP
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great finding a good Mexican place to have nice sit down meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! The only complaint I have is that it was pretty hot inside.
R
Rachel
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, great drinks and food! The coronrita and spicy margarita were amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Savannah
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
Pretty OK experience, the service was a little bit slow and the food was semi good, nothing special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
The guacamole Is so bad at this time I don’t know what happened The last three months the food is changed a lot is not like before…. Before the food was so really good The hot sauce with the nachos is taste like nothing….. They starting loose quality to the food too sad
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Horrific service from beginning to end. Literally everything we ordered was wrong. Service was just so poor, I didn’t even notice if the food was any good.
r
randalino
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience5
Service was good mariachis we’re good. But the overall noise of the speakers was way to loud, had to yell across table to talk
JB
JBoss
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food. Friendly staff. Parking garage nearby as street parking a little tough. I would definitely go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Great food not the best service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were great! It was my first time, and I will be back without question. I recommended it.
JS
JeffS
New York Area
109 reviews
vip
3.0
109 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
very nice looking Mexican joint, lots of space inside. It was a great early evening so we decided to sit outside. The Outdoor section was well spaced. No biggie, but we had to ask the staff to please remove the pigeon droppings from our table. The cocktails were delicious, especially the frozen marguerita, they had some kick. Food was good and not trerribly expensive. Would return.
AR
AmberR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was great. I could eat the barbacoa quesadilla forever. The chicken empanadas and creamy jalapeño sauce were delicious. The pineapple jalapeño margarita was insanely refreshing. We will definitely be back. Every recommendation our server made was on point. We just wished outside was open but it was no problem at all. What a nice day we had at fat cactus. Thank you !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience as always. Asked for a booth and they actually delivered!
BD
BrianD
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
The food and drinks were ok. One of the frozen margaritas was not good and we had to send it back. The service was atrocious. Our server spilled an entire margarita on one of our party's shoes. She then proceeded to get a towel and offer straight up bleach to wipe it off with. She struggled with taking our orders and following up with items we asked for. It was my birthday and I ordered a dessert that had caramelized bananas and tres leches, but it came out with no bananas. With all the issues we had and spilling the drink she never offered to comp anything. We actually paid for the drink she spilled! Also we had reservations at 8:45 but only an hour after being there they turned up the lights and pretty much told us they were closing. Why accept reservations that late if you have no intention of letting people enjoy their meal?
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Lee2498
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time here! Even though we were 15 minutes late to our reservation we were able to be seated right away! Amelia was great!! Her energy was very welcoming & I would definitely be coming back!! 10/10 recommend.
VB
VictoriaB
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pretty good. I'd go back. Food was good. Definitely recommend to others.
FM
FaMiller
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lot of fun, great music and good food options
AT
AnshumiT
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and ambiance. This is my 10th visit all 9 times bring different friends and family from in town , out of town as well as out of country everyone enjoying food service and ambiance 💯👌
IL
IselinLocal
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food service were excellent. Price reasonable. Overall very good. Noise is a bit too much.
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Albert
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Don’t like the 2 hour limit. Dessert menu needs to improve. Other than that the Tacos are awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Went on Cinco de Mayo and reserved a table. Service was quick, even with a busy bar, drinks came fairly quick. Food was amazing. For sure on he pricier side.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Cinco de Mayo. Wasn’t so busy, but you would have thought otherwise from the subpar service, wait time and poor execution of the orders, quantity and quality of the food. We have been going to the Fat Cactus in New Brunswick quite regularly since we found it last year on Cinco de Mayo. The quality of the food and service had always been excellent, even last Cinco de Mayo when they seemed much busier. The last couple of visits there the service and quality of food seems to have fallen off. We waited at least a half hour just to get water the other day. Used to be water, tortilla chips and salsa we basically an immediate after seating. Chips came eventually, and the beers that we ordered when we first sat maybe 20 minutes later, and the water 30-45 minutes later. The tacos did not come as ordered missing about half of the “build your own” ingredients. Guacamole was about half as much as normal. When they finally served it, we had to ask for chips and wait. After the last couple of visits, we are now looking for a new consistent go to for our Mexican cuisine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was good. We enjoyed ourselves
k
kauaisummergirl
Phoenix
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Quesadilla was tasty and large.
JV
JasonV
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Only negative we put our order in and all of the food came out at once instead of letting us enjoy our appetizers. By the time I got to my entree the food was colder and I felt rushed.
FS
FranS
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Service was good. Waiter very attentive. Good size servings. Very loud, difficult to hear the person across the table from you. Not a place to go if you want to carry out a conversation.
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freeciab
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, drinks, and pricing. Would dine again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Frankfurt
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good food, very nice place
CW
CarressaW
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Staff rushed us and wasn’t very attentive.
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Seafood
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
A DJ was playing super loud music after 9 pm. So, don’t go if you want to hear your dining companion talk.
J
Joanne
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great strong drinks. Phenomenal guacs. Korean bbq tacos are unreal. Fun vibe for everyone.
HC
HappyCustomer
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great service, great vibe. Definitely coming back again in the near future!
BD
BethanyD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Noise level: super loud Drinks: crazy strong Chips and salsa: not as good as Jose Tejas but good All the other food was great. Flauntas and barbacoa quesadilla was super yum. Service was fine. Didn’t get flatware and napkins until halfway through the apps. Drinks were backed up despite the place being only 3/4 full.
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wenderei
Atlanta
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a very pleasant surprise! Having over 6 guacamole choices and make your own tacos was awesome! The drinks were good, the ambiance wonderful, and the mariachi band so cool! It was energetic and a fun vibe. Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience4
This was my second time dining here. The drinks are great and the atmosphere is live. The second experience was terrible the food was cold, overly salty, and the shrimp taco was disgusting. I was suggest they use the Cajun garlic shrimp that they have as an appetizer for the taco. Our waiter was great. He was nice and accommodated our every need.
GP
GaryP
Atlantic City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is my third time! Great vibe, awesome food, service on point, however the drinks are so not complement the food, strong and not enjoyable
S
Sophia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite spots in New Brunswick! Food and drinks are always amazing. The service is great and the staff is kind.
J
Jennifer
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
I love this restaurant but last night was not stellar. The service was poor, we didn't not get the right food, the bill was wrong, music was super loud and club-like. I felt like I was at a college party vs. the experiences in the past prior to happy hour.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Fat Cactus does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Fat Cactus also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 543-1153.

Fat Cactus is rated 4.3 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 543-1153

Other options

350 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2010

Additional information

Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 3:30 pm–9:15 pm Tue, Wed 3:30 pm–10:15 pm Thu 3:30 pm–11:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–1:15 am
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Tex-Mex
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fatcactuscantina.com/
Phone number
(732) 543-1153

Fat Cactus

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Cheese Empanadas

Flautas

Empanadas

Table Side Guacamoles

Caramelized Pineapple & Bacon Guacamole$10.69

Pineapple Habanero Guacamole$10.89

Guacamole al Cameron$13.49

Mango & Cactus Guacamole$10.49

Ghost Pepper Fajita Guacamole$11.29

Roasted Poblano & Corn Guacamole$10.29

Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Guacamole$11.19

Salsas

Salsa Trio$6.19

Salsa Verde$2.49

Regular House Salsa$2.49

Fire Roasted Habanero$2.49

Fire Roasted Tomatillo & Corn Salsa$2.49

Cactus Salsa$2.49

Strawberry, Mango & Avocado$2.49

Sauces

Avocado & Cilantro Crema

Ghost Pepper

Chipotle Sour Cream

Garlic Cilantro Aioli

Ancho Chili Mayo

Southwestern Tarter

Creamy Jalapeño

Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

Roasted Red Pepper

Chipotle Sauce

Appetizers

Queso$7.75

Fresh Guacamole$8.39

Mexican Shrimp Ceviche$11.45

Empanadas$8.50

Cheese Empanadas$8.00

Ghost Pepper Wings$11.50

Pork Wings$12.45

Fundito

Flautas

Southwest Flautas$9.25

Fat Cactus Nachos$10.50

Tamales$8.45

Fire Wontons$8.25

Mexican Street Corn$7.25

Gorditas$8.49

Soups & Salads

Tortilla Soup$6.25

Creamy Mexican Corn Soup$5.50

Soup of the Day

Tostada Salad$8.95

Caesar Salad$8.25

House Salad$6.50

Cactus Salad$8.75

Soups & Salads - Protein Additions

Chicken$3.25

Steak$4.25

Shrimp$4.25

Ahi Tuna$3.75

Salmon$5.50

Fajitas

Blackened Chicken$16.25

Chimichurri Carne Asada$20.65

Mixed Seafood$20.95

Surf & Turf$23.75

Vegetarian$15.50

Impossible Fajita$15.65

Burritos

7 - Layer Dip Burrito$11.35

Cajun Burrito

Tejano Burrito

Chipotle Burrito$13.45

Revolution Burrito$14.75

Enchiladas