Cactus Cantina Mexican Grill of Pensacola

burrito mexicana

shredded chicken, carnitas or ground beef rolled in a flour tortilla, covered with cheese dip and topped with lettuce and sour cream.

cactus grilled burrito

large flour tortilla with grilled steak* or chicken and covered with our cheese dip.

california burrito

grilled steak or chicken with your choice of two sides all rolled into one large flour tortilla topped with cheese dip, avocados, sour cream and your choice of hot or mild salsa

burrito ranchero

large flour tortilla filled with grilled steak* or chicken, grilled onions, peppers and topped with our zesty ranchero salsa and cheese dip.

texas burrito

large flour tortilla stuffed with grilled steak*, chicken, shrimp, grilled onions and bell peppers. covered in our cheese dip and salsa.

3 amigos cheese dip

large bowl of our delicious cheese dip with grilled shrimp, steak* and chicken. served with pico de gallo on the side and warm flour tortillas.

carnita fries

french fries piled high with slow roasted pork, jalapeño, cilantro and raw onion, topped with cheese dip and sour cream.

cactus guacamole

fresh chunks of avocado mixed with tomatoes, onions, light jalapeños, lime juice and cilantro.

cantina sampler

a trio of our famous cheese dip, pico de gallo and guacamole.

cheese dip

bean + cheese dip

beef + cheese dip

chorizo sausage + cheese dip

jalapeño + cheese dip

new! carnita fries

french fries piled high with slow roasted pork, jalapeño, cilantro and raw onion, topped with cheese dip and sour cream.

chicken wings

eight flavorful chicken wings tossed in our unique sauce, served with your choice of dressing

chicken fingers

four lightly breaded chicken strips served with fries and your choice of dressing

cheese curds

deep-fried to perfection and served with tomato dipping sauce

shrimp diablo

grilled shrimp cooked with our spicy cheese sauce served with two sides.

grilled shrimp tacos

traditional style: topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, an avocado slice and our honey habanero sauce. cantina style: tossed in boom boom sauce and topped with pineapple black bean pico, cilantro-lime cabbage.

gulf fish tacos

served two different ways: grilled or fried. cantina style: tossed in boom boom sauce and topped with pineapple black bean pico, cilantro-lime cabbage. traditional style: topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and honey habanero sauce. served with your choice of two sides.

new! boom-boom shrimp tacos

fried shrimp tossed in our boom-boom sauce topped with cilantro-lime cabbage, pineapple-black beans and pico de gallo. served with two sides.

seafood quesadilla

grilled shrimp and grilled gulf fish with fresh pico de gallo, sautéed onions and bell peppers. served with sour cream, lettuce and tomato on the side. add rice and/or beans +2.49 top with cheese dip +1.99

gulf coast seafood burrito

a blend of grilled gulf fish and shrimp mixed with fresh pico de gallo, house spices and tomato salsa, then topped with cheese dip, and red burrito sauce. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans

shrimp + grits

a bowl of our delicious cactus-style grits mixed with our seasoned jumbo shrimp.

boom-boom shrimp tacos

fried shrimp tossed in our boom-boom sauce topped with cilantro-lime cabbage, pineapple-black beans and pico de gallo. served with two sides

shrimp tacos

filled with shrimp grilled with garlic butter and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado and honey habanero sauce. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans

triggerfish tacos

local gulf triggerfish grilled and served on a soft flour tortilla or crunchy corn tortilla with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado and honey habanero sauce. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans

shrimp & grits

a bowl of our delicious cactus style grits mixed with our seasoned jumbo shrimp

shrimp cocktail

shrimp in our cocktail sauce. served with fresh avocado and crackers

fajitas

a sizzling platter of bell peppers and onions with your choice of meat. all fajitas are served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and choice of two (2) sides: mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans.

piña fajitas

a grilled half pineapple stuffed with chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onion.

texas fajitas

a sizzling platter of bell peppers and onions with grilled steak, chicken and shrimp.

chicken

a sizzling platter of peppers and onions with your choice of meat. fajitas are served with lettuce, pico de gallo cream, guacamole and choice of two (2) sides mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans.

shrimp

a sizzling platter of peppers and onions with your choice of meat. fajitas are served with lettuce, pico de gallo cream, guacamole and choice of two (2) sides mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans.

steak

a sizzling platter of peppers and onions with your choice of meat. fajitas are served with lettuce, pico de gallo cream, guacamole and choice of two (2) sides mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans.

steak*

a sizzling platter of bell peppers and onions

taco salad

a large crispy tortilla shell on a bed of refried beans, filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef with a side of our cheese dip.

cactus grilled chicken salad

grilled chicken over lettuce, spinach, avocado and diced tomatoes, topped with pico de gallo.

boom-boom shrimp salad

mixed greens with onion, tomato, shredded cheese and fried shrimp tossed in a boom-boom sauce.

texas fajita salad

grilled steak, chicken or shrimp with sautéed onions and bell peppers on a bed of refried beans in a crispy tortilla shell with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream, drizzled with cheese.

caldo de camaron

a traditional soup with shrimp, mexican rice, onions, spinach, red bell peppers, mushrooms and cilantro, topped with sliced avocado.

caldo de pollo

authentic mexican-style chicken soup with mexican rice, onions, red bell peppers and cilantro, topped with sliced avocado.

fajita nachos

grilled steak* or chicken on a bed of tortilla chips with onions and bell peppers. topped with cheese dip and sour cream.

grande supreme nachos

tortilla chips topped with black or refried beans, seasoned shredded chicken or ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeños and topped with cheese dip.

nachos

cheese & bean

cheese & beef

cheese & shredded chicken

cheese, beef & bean

texas fajita nachos

grilled steak*, chicken and shrimp on a bed of tortilla chips with onions and bell peppers. topped with cheese dip and sour cream

sub steak* or grilled chicken

cheese nachos

gringo tacos

juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh grilled pineapple and chorizo. topped with raw onion and cilantro.

texas tacos

one steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese.

tacos mexicanos

authentic mexican-style street tacos with carne asada, fresh cilantro and onion on soft corn tortillas. served with lime and verde sauce.

carnitas tacos

authentic slow-roasted pork on soft corn tortillas with cilantro and raw onion, and a side of cilantro-lime cabbage and salsa verde.

cactus tacos

seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese.

tacos de pollo

juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese.

steak tacos

grilled marinated steak* tacos with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese.

grilled tacos

all beef steak cooked with grilled onions, tomatoes and cheese.

dahith tacos

all beef steak cooked with grilled onions, tomatoes and cheese.

new carnitas tacos

all pork carnitas cooked with grilled onions, tomatoes and cheese.

carnitas

slow-simmered pork tips cooked with sauteed onions. served with fresh tortillas, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.

carne asada

a grilled 9-oz skirt steak served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers

flautas

three flour tortillas fried with your choice of shredded chicken, carnitas, or ground beef. served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and a side of cheese dip.

taquitos

three corn tortillas fried with your choice of shredded chicken, carnitas, or ground beef. served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and cheese dip.

cactus bowl | grilled chicken

all bowls are served with mexican rice, black beans, broccoli, pico de gallo, and choice of guacamole or sour cream.

cactus bowl | grilled steak

all bowls are served with mexican rice, black beans, broccoli, pico de gallo, and choice of guacamole or sour cream.

cactus bowl | grilled shrimp

all bowls are served with mexican rice, black beans, broccoli, pico de gallo, and choice of guacamole or sour cream.

cactus bowl | carnitas

all bowls are served with mexican rice, black beans, broccoli, pico de gallo, and choice of guacamole or sour cream.

cactus bowl | veggies

all bowls are served with mexican rice, black beans, broccoli, pico de gallo, and choice of guacamole or sour cream.

chicken diablo

grilled chicken cooked with our spicy cheese sauce.

pollo cactus melt

chicken breast smothered in bell peppers, onions and our cheese sauce.

arroz en pollo

grilled chicken served on a bed of rice topped with cheese dip. (no sides)

enchilada supreme

one shredded chicken, one beef and one cheese enchilada topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

chimichanga plate

a large flour tortilla stuffed with beef or shredded chicken, then lightly fried and topped with cheese dip.

burrito - chile relleno | enchilada - tamale | taco - chalupa - tostada

all combos are served with your choice of two sides: mexican rice, black or refried beans or cactus grits. additional charges for steak*, grilled chicken or shrimp.

burrito | chile relleno | enchilada | tamale | taco | chalupa | tostada

all combos are served with your choice of two sides: mexican rice, black or refried beans or cactus grits. additional charges for steak, grilled chicken or shrimp.

quesadillas

served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and cheese.

shrimp quesadilla

grilled shrimp served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.

texas fajita quesadilla

grilled steak, chicken and shrimp with sautéed onions and peppers served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese.

grilled chicken or steak quesadilla

grilled chicken or steak served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.

fajita quesadilla

grilled steak or chicken with sautéed onions and peppers. served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese.

cheese quesadilla

shredded chicken quesadilla

ground beef quesadilla

simple quesadilla

texan fajita quesadilla

buffalo chicken quesadilla

barbecued chicken quesadilla

veggie fajitas

grilled tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, green and red bell peppers and onions. served with mexican rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo accompanied with flour tortillas.

spinach and mushroom quesadilla

flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese, sautéed spinach and mushrooms with sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes served on the side.

cactus veggie burrito

seasoned mixed veggies wrapped in a large flour tortilla, topped with sour cream and avocado. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans.

spinach enchiladas

two enchiladas filled with sautéed spinach and tomatoes and topped with enchilada sauce. served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans.

sopapilla

churros

cheesecake chimichanga

with strawberry sauce

fried ice cream

coke

diet coke

tea

dr pepper

sprite

barq's root beer

lemonade

orange fanta

mello yello

coffee

coke | diet coke

tea | dr pepper | sprite

baro's root beer

lemonade | orange fanta

mello yello | coffee

mini nachos

choice of ground beef, shredded chicken or plain with cheese dip.

mini quesadillas

kid-sized quesadillas stuffed with cheese and chicken or ground beef and served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, beans, cactus grits or fries.

taco

chicken or beef taco served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cactus grits or refried beans.

enchilada meal

cheese, chicken or beef enchilada served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, beans, cactus grits or fries.

cactus mini burrito

beef or shredded chicken burrito served with your choice of two (2): mexican rice, beans, cactus grits or fries. substitute steak* or grilled chicken + 1.50

cactus fingers

chicken fingers with fries.

flautas

three flour tortillas fried with your choice of shredded chicken, carnitas, or ground beef. served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and a side of cheese dip.

cactus bowl

all bowls are served with mexican rice, black beans, broccoli, pico de gallo, and choice of guacamole or sour cream.

grilled chicken

grilled steak

grilled shrimp

carnitas

veggies

chicken diablo

grilled chicken cooked with our spicy cheese sauce.

pollo cactus melt

chicken breast smothered in bell peppers, onions and our cheese sauce.

arroz con pollo

grilled chicken served on a bed of rice topped with cheese dip. (no sides)

enchilada supreme

one shredded chicken, one beef and one cheese enchilada topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

carne asada

a grilled 9 oz skirt steak served on a sizzling bed of onions and bell peppers.

taquitos

three corn tortillas fried with your choice of shredded chicken, carnitas, or ground beef. served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and cheese dip.

chimichanga plate

a large flour tortilla stuffed with beef or shredded chicken, then lightly fried and topped with cheese dip. add steak or grilled chicken +1.99

house margarita

our traditional lime margarita. add your favorite flavor for $1 (blue, watermelon, peach, mango, strawberry).

rainbow margarita

a mix of mango, strawberry, and blue margarita. only served frozen and large.

the cactus margarita

our top shelf with 1800 reposado tequila and gran gala and our own special blend margarita mix. frozen or on the rocks.

twisted margarita

our house margarita twisted with our homemade red sangria.

coco piña

1800 coconut tequila and pineapple juice.

cactus pomegranate margarita

1800 silver tequila, pomegranate juice mixed with fresh lime juice and agave nectar. served in a 16 oz glass. rocks only.

cucumber jalapeño margarita

1800 silver tequila, gran gala, a blend of fresh lime, cucumber and jalapeños; served over ice. can be served without jalapeño.

the knockout margarita

our own cactus concoction of our homemade special blend with gran gala, triple sec, orange juice and other secret ingredients. on the rocks.

blue margarita

our house margarita mixed with blue curaçao. frozen or on the rocks.

skinny margarita

1800 silver tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice and organic agave nectar, served in a 16 oz glass.

margarona

a mini corona dunked in our large margarita. frozen or on the rocks. only available in large.

mexican mule

our twist on a classic served with 1800 silver tequila, ginger beer and agave nectar.

cactus lemonade

new to the menu but already a local favorite. tito's vodka blended with a fresh strawberry and lemonade mix. served in a 16oz glass. rocks only.

don julio blanco

1800 silver

milagro silver

maestro dobel

cabo wabo blanco

cuervo silver

patron silver

gran centenario plata

don julio reposado

1800 reposado

milagro reposado

maestro dobel reposado

cabo wabo reposado

cuervo gold

patron reposado

gran centenario

reposado

don julio anejo

1800 anejo

milagro anejo

maestro dobel anejo

1800 coconut

avion silver

sauza hornitos reposado

jose cuervo traditional silver

jose cuervo traditional reposado

michelada

a mexican beverage made with lime and bloody mary mix.

bottle beer

domestic

frozen drinks

margarita

strawberry | raspberry | mango

piña colada

alcoholic with coconut rum

draft beer

draft beer may differ by location and season. half or full pitcher available

your choice

fajita salad

choice of grilled steak*, chicken or bell peppers on a bed of refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream with sautéed onions and tortilla shell with our cheese dip

house salad

spinach, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, mushrooms, shredded cheese, avocado and sour cream with your choice of dressing

guacamole salad

guacamole with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese

caldo de camarón (shrimp)

shrimp cooked in hot sauce with mexican rice, onions, mushrooms, cilantro and slices of avocado.

cantina sampler

a trio of our famous cheese dip, pico de gallo and guacamole. served with a heaping basket of tortilla chips. no substitutions please

cheese dip

bean & cheese dip

beef & cheese dip

chorizo sausage & cheese dip

jalapeño & cheese dip

habanero salsa

texas fajitas

a sizzling platter of bell peppers and onions with grilled steak*, chicken, and shrimp

piña fajitas

a cored pineapple half stuffed with grilled chicken on a bed of sautéed bell peppers and onions

daiquiris

strawberry, peach, mango, mudslide

piña colada

with malibu coconut rum

corona light

modelo especial

dos equis amber

corona negra modelo

dos equis lager

corona premier | pacifico | tecate

bud light

coors light

bud light lime

michelob ultra

budweiser | miller lite

yuengling

miller light

pacifico

dos equis amber / lager

corona light

modelo especial / negra

michelada

a mexican beverage made with lime juice, bloody mary mix and our signature spices, with your choice of beer from our draft selection.

taco salad

a large crispy tortilla shell on a bed of refried beans, filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef with a side of our cheese dip.

cactus grilled chicken salad

grilled chicken over lettuce, spinach, avocado and diced tomatoes, topped with pico de gallo.

enchilada

ground beef + (1 pc.)

large cheese dip

kid's cactus mini burrito

beef

burrito ranchero

grilled steak cactus grits refried beans no salsa on the burrito.

shredded chicken quesa...

+ cactus style cheese grits

boom-boom shrimp tacos

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bushwacker

a pensacola native! light and dark rum with creme de cacao, coffee liqueur and ice cream served frozen with an optional 151 floater