Cactus Rose Cafe

2nd visit..Saturday night ..again great food and great service

Saturday lunch. Very tasty food and ample portions even from the lunch special section. Very friendly staff. Full bar but didn't have a bar drink this time. Will go back. Under $30.00 for 2 including tip.

We finally found good Mexican food near Charlotte! The food was delicious and employees were very nice. You need to try the Papas Con Chorizo. It was the best! We also ordered an enchilada, chile relleno, and a taco. Everything was great, including the refried beans that most meals come with. We'll be back for more.

This is a cute little mom and pop/small town restaurant. The owners take a lot of pride in their food and you can tell. This is the best Mexican food in the whole entire Charlotte area imo. Their flautas, enchiladas, tacos are phenomenal. I recommend getting the shredded beef. Homemade tamales- say what! We still haven’t tried the shrimp tacos or the fajitas yet that other reviewers have recommended. The prices are good, too. And you can get everything à la cart. Highly recommend!!!!

The Chile relleno was why we came and tasted amazing. Great price, generous serving size and tasty.

A pleasant surprise. 1st time there and we will be back.

We went back. Continued accolades.

Best chips and salsa around town. A little out of the way, but worth it.

nice Mexican restaurant with good vibes. Food were tasty at reasonable price. We spent total only around 30 dollars for the food for 2 people. We didn’t order any drinks.

Been here a couple times now, service is always spot on, food yummy, and price is fair. Excellent on all marks!

Update for September 20th 2023, the food is absolutely still fantastic. The owners instituted a slight price increase, it is worth every penny and then some. I've never had a bad meal at Cactus Rose.

Perfect if you are looking for California style tacos!

The food and service are exceptional, definitely worth taking a meal here.

We keep going back! The prices are very reasonable. You should try this place at least once! Park in front.
We usually go for lunch.
They have a chili relleno that's really great!
The portion sizes are big.
If we get it to go, we still leave a tip. Usually enough food at lunch to have leftovers for dinner!
We're thinking of trying the bar next.

Wow anyone from the e Charlotte area that remembers Pedro's on Independence Blvd, will love this place. The chef I believe is the nephew of Pedro's owner (maybe 🤔) and the food took me back to the 80s by the water fountain pitching in pennies with my brother.
Great prices, big portions and friendly staff! 5 out 5 for the food and thank you for bringing me back so many memories!

They have the best authentic Mexican style food and the best waitress ever Debra. She makes the whole experience worthwhile and makes you want to come back again and again

Cactus rose Cafe is a phenomenal restaurant with good food! The staff are very polite and welcoming.

Excellent food. Service was great. Live music was so much fun. We will absolutely be back!!

Our family really does love this place, the food is always good, plenty of it , the prices are very reasonable, and the staff and atmosphere are awesome. They have live music a couple of times a week and we love it.

My husband and I have been eating lunch at Cactus Rose Cafe since we discovered this little gem 8 months ago. We have tried different items on the menu and have never been disappointed. The food is awesome and the service and atmosphere delightful. Their small pitcher of margaritas are yummy too. We have eaten at Mexican restaurants in Indian Trail, Monroe, Charlotte, Matthews and other surrounding areas and Cactus Rose is by far THE BEST! We drive 15 miles one way to have lunch here once a week.

I used to come in here alot when I was working in the area and I really loved this place. I would dine in and I would order take out. Loved the steak fajitas. Very good service very nice friendly owner and staff. I really really need to go back soon. Refried beans rice chips and salsa are all very good. Good tacos. I hated when my work moved and then the pandemic hit

Excellent food and service. Thank you.

We come to this place somewhat regulary, and I've never been let down. The food is always great, and the salsa is among my favorite. Also, the rice and refried beans that come with the meals seem fresh and homemade, not out of a can like some other restaurants. We typically come pretty early before the dinner crowd arrives. The only negative is that sometimes we have to wait to have our order taken or for the food to arrive, but that appears to be because of the number of staff working and nothing to do with quality. For me, it's worth the wait. I highly recommend Cactus Rose.

Had an absolutely great time here. The waitress was super nice, the vibe inside was super chill and the food was spectacular. Will definitely be coming here again.