Cactus Cantina Riverside

45720 ( 977 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
151 Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508, United States
+1 951-789-0211

At Cactus Cantina Riverside, located at 151 Alessandro Blvd, this charming American restaurant impresses with its fusion of flavors and vibrant atmosphere. Patrons rave about the quality and portions of the food, with standout dishes like the filet medallions and traditional wings, which are consistently described as fresh and flavorful. The complimentary tortilla chips and salsa add to the dining experience, reinforcing the Cantina's commitment to quality.

Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the expertly crafted margaritas, which enhance the warm, inviting service highlighted by attentive staff like Julie V and Emery. The family-owned vibe resonates with customers, drawing them back for multiple visits after initially avoiding the place due to past experiences.

Located in Riverside, CA, the restaurant has re-earned its reputation as a beloved local spot, especially noted for its friendly bar staff and lively ambiance. Whether you're stopping by for a casual meal or a night out, Cactus Cantina Riverside promises great food and exceptional service in equal measure.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has drive-through
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Cactus Cantina Riverside

Mohammad Hajjat
May 16,2025
Got soup of the day for 7, and the traditional wings eight of them for 11. The wings were of good size, and were fresh and tasty. Their sauce was good. The tortilla soup was pretty flavorful, warm and rich. Chicken was tender. Tortilla chips are free. They’re fresh and yummy. Food portion was generous. Service was great. Julie V was very helpful.
Laurel Nelms
May 14,2025
Sooo good to have a great local bar in Riverside! My husband and I are pretty picky about Mexican food and we have always had a GREAT experience here. Great cocktails too, especially their margaritas. Probably my favorite thing about this place though is the service; Emery especially took great care of my husband and I! 10/10 would recommend!
Christy I.
May 4,2025
Very happy with this place, tho I have to admit that I avoided it for many years, when I had a not so great experience back then. But when I heard they were standing up for their constitutional rights during the pandemic, family owned & operated, we decided to give them another chance. And so glad we did! We've now visited more than half a dozen times and plan to keep coming back! My favorite dish by far has been the filet medallions. I usually order it from the "lighter side" menu which only comes with one side but then I also add on the side salad. My husband likes their Mexican food in which I have to say their chips & salsa are VERY good AND fresh as well! We have the best of both worlds when we eat here. Plus we've noticed that their employees are usually happy and polite. We had very quick service the other night when we got there right before 6:00 p.m. everything turned out excellent! Our server, Taylor was very sweet, happy worker & attentive to our table.
Dan Jempsa
Apr 25,2025
Food is really good; it's hard to find a place that still makes things from scratch like they do. But the best part is the bar. Every bartender is super friendly, but if you go on a Tuesday or Thursday, you might get Amy (I think that's her name). She is the friendliest, takes great care of her customers, and has the most beautiful personality and smile I have ever seen.
Richard Gillespie
Apr 9,2025
Another great dining experience. My wife and I stopped here for lunch again. I highly recommend the Rib-Eye Steak and Filet Mignon. These proteins are tender and juicy. Our Server was Ashley D., excellent service and well made Margaritas.
Frank Ureno
Apr 8,2025
The ribeye and lobster was good. We came here for my mom's birthday. The prices are pretty fair. I forgot to take a picture of my food.
Jackie Stewart
Mar 20,2025
This place was Awesome, our server Emery was very helpful by giving us first-timers great suggestions. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great,and the music was cool,we will definitely be back
Rick
Mar 14,2025
Two blood orange margaritas in I felt like this was the best food I had in a very long time. Our server Precious was awesome, service was prompt and attentive. Everything was perfect. If you live nearby or are in the neighborhood stop by, ask for Precious. The queso is great, start there and add anything you like, it's all good. Be sure to ask for Marco if you want a drink done right.

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