Cactus Taqueria – Mexican
This vibrant neighborhood gem hums with energy as the savory aroma of citrus-marinated pollo asado and smoky carne asada wafts from the bustling open kitchen. Guests find comfort in generously stuffed, hand-rolled burritos where tender carnitas or spice-rubbed al pastor are expertly wrapped with fresh ingredients to create a handheld feast of bold, sun-drenched flavors.
1881 Solano Avenue, Berkeley CA https://cactustaqueria.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, nut-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, dairy-free, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, low-sodium, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding burgers and relaxed vibe, Cactus offers a welcoming atmosphere that guests find perfect for casual gatherings. Reviewers highlight the attentive and helpful service staff who regularly check in to ensure a great experience, while standout dishes include the highly praised burgers that diners describe as a menu highlight.
Menu
Burritos
- Regular Burrito - Pollo Asado - $11.5: Grilled marinated chicken, rice, beans, salsa fresca, flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Regular Burrito - Carne Asada - $13.5: Grilled marinated steak, rice, beans, salsa fresca, flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Regular Burrito - Carnitas - $12.5: Pork slowly braised in Coca-Cola and orange juice, rice, beans, salsa fresca, flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Regular Burrito - Pastor - $12.5: Achiote and chile-marinated pork with grilled pineapple, rice, beans, salsa fresca, flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Regular Burrito - Camarones - $12.5: Pan-seared shrimp, rice, beans, salsa fresca, flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Regular Burrito - Roasted Vegetables - $11.5: Butternut Squash, kale, cauliflower, red bell pepper, onion, rice, beans, salsa fresca, flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Regular Burrito - Three Cheese - $9.5: Monterey jack, cotija, queso fresco, rice, beans, salsa fresca, flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Burrito Mejor - Pollo Asado - $13.5: Grilled marinated chicken, rice, beans, jack cheese, crema, romaine lettuce, salsa fresca, large flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Burrito Mejor - Carne Asada - $15.5: Grilled marinated steak, rice, beans, jack cheese, crema, romaine lettuce, salsa fresca, large flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Burrito Mejor - Carnitas - $14.5: Pork slowly braised in Coca-Cola and orange juice, rice, beans, jack cheese, crema, romaine lettuce, salsa fresca, large flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Burrito Mejor - Pastor - $14.5: Achiote and chile-marinated pork with grilled pineapple, rice, beans, jack cheese, crema, romaine lettuce, salsa fresca, large flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Burrito Mejor - Camarones - $14.95: Pan-seared shrimp, rice, beans, jack cheese, crema, romaine lettuce, salsa fresca, large flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Burrito Mejor - Roasted Vegetables - $13.5: Butternut Squash, kale, cauliflower, red bell pepper, onion, rice, beans, jack cheese, crema, romaine lettuce, salsa fresca, large flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Burrito Mejor - Three Cheese - $11.5: Monterey jack, cotija, queso fresco, rice, beans, jack cheese, crema, romaine lettuce, salsa fresca, large flour tortilla. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Fish Burrito - $15.5: Pan-seared fish, cilantro rice, black beans, chipotle cream, cabbage-radish slaw, avocado-cilantro sauce, flour tortilla. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Tacos
- Soft Taco - Pollo Asado - $7.95: Grilled chicken, beans, salsa fresca, queso fresco, corn tortillas. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Soft Taco - Carne Asada - $9.95: Grilled steak, beans, salsa fresca, queso fresco, corn tortillas. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Soft Taco - Carnitas - $8.95: Braised pork, beans, salsa fresca, queso fresco, corn tortillas. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Soft Taco - Pastor - $8.95: Marinated pork, beans, salsa fresca, queso fresco, corn tortillas. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Soft Taco - Camarones - $8.95: Shrimp, beans, salsa fresca, queso fresco, corn tortillas. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Soft Taco - Roasted Vegetables - $7.95: Roasted vegetables, beans, salsa fresca, queso fresco, corn tortillas. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Crispy Taco - Pollo Asado - $4.75: Fried corn tortilla, chicken, cheese, guacamole, salsa de arbol, salsa fresca, romaine lettuce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Taco - Carne Asada - $6.75: Fried corn tortilla, steak, cheese, guacamole, salsa de arbol, salsa fresca, romaine lettuce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Taco - Camarones - $5.75: Fried corn tortilla, shrimp, cheese, guacamole, salsa de arbol, salsa fresca, romaine lettuce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Street Tacos - $11.95: Three small soft corn tortillas, choice of meat, cilantro, onions, radish. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mushroom Crispy Taco - $4.75: Fried corn tortilla, mushrooms, cheese, guacamole, salsa de arbol, guajillo red chile salsa, romaine lettuce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Fish Taco - $12.95: Pan-seared fish, soft corn tortillas, chipotle cream, black beans, cilantro rice, cabbage-radish slaw, avocado-cilantro sauce, pickled red onions. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Plate - Pollo Asado - $14.95: Grilled chicken, rice, beans, queso fresco, cotija, salsa fresca, romaine, crema, guacamole, three corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Plate - Carne Asada - $17.95: Grilled steak, rice, beans, queso fresco, cotija, salsa fresca, romaine, crema, guacamole, three corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Plate - Carnitas - $16.95: Braised pork, rice, beans, queso fresco, cotija, salsa fresca, romaine, crema, guacamole, three corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Plate - Camarones - $16.95: Shrimp, rice, beans, queso fresco, cotija, salsa fresca, romaine, crema, guacamole, three corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Plate - Roasted Vegetables - $14.95: Roasted vegetables, rice, beans, queso fresco, cotija, salsa fresca, romaine, crema, guacamole, three corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Enchilada Plate - $15.95: Two enchiladas, refried beans, rice, tomato, lettuce, crema. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Chile Relleno - $13.95: Roasted poblano chile filled with cheese, battered and fried, ranchera sauce, rice, beans, three corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chile Relleno with Carne Asada - $20.95: Chile relleno served with grilled steak. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fish Tostada - $11.95: Pan-seared fish, crispy corn tortilla, chipotle cream, black beans, cabbage-radish slaw, avocado-cilantro sauce, pickled red onions. Served with chips and lime. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Appetizers
- Quesadilla - $6.95: Grilled large tortilla, jack cheese, salsa fresca or guajillo red chile salsa. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Nachos - $9.95: Tortilla chips, pinto beans, jack cheese, avocado-cilantro sauce, guajillo red chile salsa, pickled jalapeños. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Empanadillas (3) - $7.95: Flaky turnovers filled with shredded chicken, served with crema and salsa roja. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Totopos - $8.95: Tortilla chips, guajillo red chile salsa, cilantro, onions, pickled red onions, avocado-cilantro sauce, crema, cotija and queso fresco. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shen's Burrito - $4.95: Small flour tortilla, refried beans, jack cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mini Quesadillas - $4.95: Two corn tortillas filled with melted jack cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Salads and Soup
- Caesar Salad - $7.95: Romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, queso fresco, cotija cheese, tortilla strips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- House Salad - $7.95: Romaine lettuce, citrus vinaigrette, radish, jicama, carrots, salsa fresca, tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mixed Greens Salad - $9.95: Romaine and little gem lettuce, citrus vinaigrette, red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, cucumber/corn, avocado, pumpkin seeds, pickled red onions, tortilla strips, queso fresco. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Green Pozole Soup - $7.95: Chicken, hominy, shredded cabbage, radish, tortilla chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Sides
- Guacamole Side - $4.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Salsa Fresca Side - $3.95
- Rice or Beans Side - $2.95 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tortillas - $1: Three warm corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Chips & Salsa Fresca - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Desserts
- Traditional Flan - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Alfajores - $2.25: Shortbread cookie with dulce de leche filling. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Arroz con Leche - $5.95: Rice pudding with cinnamon and raisins. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches Cake - $6.55: Layers of custard-drenched cake with a touch of rum. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Aguas Frescas - $4.25: Housemade seasonal fruit drinks
- Horchata - $4.25: Housemade sweetened rice milk with cinnamon.
- Mexican Coca-Cola - $4.5
- Beer - $6.95
- Margarita made with Sabé Blanco - $11.95
- Mexican Iced Coffee - $4.95: Milk, anise, cinnamon, orange zest, clove, piloncillo syrup.
- Mexican Hot Chocolate - $4.5: Topped with housemade cinnamon and ancho-chile spiced marshmallow.
Weekend Brunch
- Huevos Divorciados - $11.95: Two sunny side up organic eggs, guajillo red chile salsa, salsa verde, refried beans, queso fresco, cotija, three corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chilaquiles - $11.95: Tortilla chips, ranchera sauce or salsa verde, scrambled organic eggs, onions, cilantro, crema, cotija, queso fresco, avocado, pickled red onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Burrito - $11.95: Scrambled organic eggs, chorizo, tomato, green onions, rice, beans, flour tortilla. Served with chips and salsa fresca. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Seasonal Fruit - $6.25: With Tajín seasoning and lime. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan