The Cactus Restaurant

Hari Karunakaran

4 months ago · vía Google

This is my dinner experience at The Cactus. The simple door opens to a well lit lightly decorated interior with simple yet comfortable tables. You will immediately notice that the menu lists ample number of options. If you need recommendations or understanding the menu, just ask the staff. We did and they were so polite to explain the food and their recommendations given our likes and dislikes. We skipped the drinks but there is a bar if you want one. Food tasted and reviewed: Mini Cachapas with cheese Chicken and beef empanada Seafood rice Pabellon Criollo Patacon with grilled beef Tostones on the side Taste profile: 5/5 Mini Chachapas and empanadas were perfect starters for the evening of flavorful Venezuelan cuisine. The Chachapas is a sweet corn pancake probably filled with mozzarella or queso (not sure). The crusty shell and chewy pancake tasted great with the accompanying dip. The beef empanada was delicious and easily won over the chicken empanada that we ordered. The entrees started arriving one by one a little after the appetizers. The seafood rice was akin to Paella minus the grandeur. The rice seemed to have absorbed every bit of the seafood deliciousness from the shrimps, mussels and scallops. The dish was a perfect dinner on a chilly weekday evening. The Patacon with grilled beef reminded me of open faced grilled beef sandwich with a hearty focaccia like bread as the base. The dish was simply rustic and delightful. The Pabellon Criollo, a dish that includes serving of mildly spiced shredded beaf, fried eggs, fried plantain and white rice was perfectly portioned and well balanced combination of starch and protein. The tostones provided a great balance of texture and flavor when had with all the entrees we ordered. Overall, a true gem of a restaurant in Powell. Cuisine: Venezuelan / Latin American Overall Quality: 5/5 Food was fresh and cooked to order. The order arrives one after the other, hot and freshly made right out of the oven/stove, which probably is a good thing if you are by yourself or in a small group. Decor: Lightly appointed, bright simple interiors with cafeteria style tables well suited for casual dining . Ambience: Quiet as we were there pretty late. Loved the simple and spacious interiors. Friendliness: The staff were extremely patient answering all our questions and gave us a 5 minute walkthrough of the menu. The staff are friendly, warm and welcoming. Overall, I highly recommend this place for a traditional Latin American cuisine. A must try place in Powell for a casual lunch and dinner with friends and family. The restaurant has a variety of food choices for every palette. Glad I found a new spot to visit again.

Javier Larrea

2 months ago · vía Google

A... mazing! What a great place to get together with friends and tate great variety of flavors. Have already been en there twice, tried different dishes and always leave with a smile and a full belly. Had Tequeños (not pictured) ... Best way to describe them are like cheese sticks but waaay better. The pork rinds... I can easily have them every time I get there. Sancocho, when you are in the mood to have a broothy soup that should be your go to. To share with somebody the steak and chicken skewers full of flavor with two sides... The empanadas... The empanadas... Chicken and beef uufff I'm getting hungry as I'm writing this review.

Daniel & Mary Eisel

a month ago · vía Google

We got carryout of 3 different types of empanadas so my daughter could see if this was something she would order for an upcoming trip. All 3 were hot and crispy :) Our favorite was the beef. It was like a shredded beef (ropa). So yummy with the sauce! Can’t wait to go back to try more.

Yerar Marquez

3 months ago · vía Google

Every bite is a unique experience. First-class service, exquisite food, and a harmonious atmosphere. You have to visit them and try it for yourselves! 🤤☺️🍾