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Fat Cactus
83/100 (3510 ratings)
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"Fat cactus is always a good bet, you can’t go wrong with a moggyrita and the pulled pork tacos are my all time favourite! Vibe is great, you..."
Liza
"Stopped here as part of the Burger Brews beer route. Had some Rosebank beer, and they had a special of free small nachos when you order a portion of..."
Carl Thomas
"Awesome vibe. Youthful, fun and fresh. Tangy Mexican flavors with a kick. Food is extremely filling. Place is quite loud and crowded though. Enjoyed..."
Kaylynn Mocke
"Great vibe, usually Mexican is heavy in one of the four main elements but here their dishes are perfectly well balanced flavors of proteins, spices,..."
Michael Dowden
"Fat Cactus has a really good vibe. There's indoor and outdoor seating, is great for groups, however, can get a bit loud. This is a perfect place to..."
Sahaj Singh
"One word, nachos... These are some of my favorite nachos and the pitcher of margaritas doesn’t hurt. A great little spot on Park street in Gardens,..."
Nicholas_Jon_D
"What a lovely lovely place. We are visiting SA from India, have been to Fat Cactus twice already. Just love the vibe here. The menu and the food is..."
Srishti Agrawal
"One of the best nachos in Cape Town!!!! The service was quick and friendly! Really awesome vibe and cosy from the cold and wet outside. Will..."
Jomari Steyn
"Love Fat Cactus! Great place, great vibe. Food is good and the staff are very friendly. Their Gingerbread tequila is amazing! And they now have Gin..."
Elmari
"Went with a group of about 20 people. Such a great young vibe, especially since the World Cup was on. Food was delicious, packed with..."
Carmelita Dos Ramos
"Was recommended by a friend to give this place a try to satisfy the craving for Mexican food. Amazing service on a busy evening and food was a..."
Kyle Nathan Groenewald
"This is honestly my favourite place to eat and drink! The frozen Gin and Tonic is AMAZING! The staff and manager are the coolest people, always..."
Amy Wardle
"Always a good time at Fat cactus. Nothing like a few frozen margarita jugs to get the night started. Their food is also amazing! The nachos and the..."
Nadia Beverley Abrahams
"The risotto cheese balls and poppers are my favourite so is he nachos (or anything with melted cheese!), simply delicious! You have to try a ginger..."
Yajna Gold
"Awesome ambiance, great service and an extensive, imaginative menu makes every visit to Fat Cactus a treat. The special lunch menu was a welcome..."
Sunellevz
"Honestly, if I could change one thing about The Fat Cactus in Gardens, it would be to bring it to my front doorstep. I had the time of my life here...."
Ivi Malotana
"Went here for lunch and a bit of wifi. Had the starter cheesy nachos, which was a generous serving and filled the gap. The service was great and..."
@natsnotfazed
"BEST service yet from our waiter, Niel. (Would defiantly suggest asking for him to serve you next time you go). Thanks for making our experience at..."
Danielle Sara Eberlin
"Amazing food, everything on the menu tastes great, from fajitas to tortillas to their mountain of Nachos and have to try their Ice Berg Draught beer..."
Ricardo Teixeira
"Really great vibe and a huge variety of Mexican food on the menu. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Vegan cheese available for vegan..."
Sam Corcoran
"Atmosphere is great , would recommend fans or a cooling system for the outside section as it gets extremely hot. The service is fast and friendly...."
Octavia Venables
"The Fat Cactus is an unassuming spot with no frills or fanciness, and its claim to fame is "Cape Town's best Tex Mex since 98'"!They have..."
Lauras World
"What a fabulous find on a Sunday in the city when everything else is closed! Gees, cold drinks and great service. I’m keen to be back...."
Lisa Botha Gibbon
"Easy dining. Fab atmosthphere . Brilliant decor and excellent service . A must to visit. Very well priced booze a bit on the heavy side..."
Andre Breytenbach
"This place is AMAZING!! The waiter and manager were both very friendly and came to come check on us frequently also they were easy to speak to. The..."
Camilynn Camz Conradie
"I was very impressed with the service here, specially since the restaurant was absolutely packed! The food was pretty good, and I highly..."
Andrea L
"The service was fantastic! Our waiter was friendly and entertaining. The margaritas and gingerbread tequila are good. The food was hit and miss..."
Jessica Zef
"I recently visited The Fat Cactus in Cape Town. I was first introduced to The Fat Cactus by my benedict and some of his friends who’d visited it..."
Www.getinmybelly.co.za
"Had such an amazing time here with some friends. The waiter was super friendly and very quick with her service. I had the chicken salad and..."
SquatForPancakes
"I had an amazing dinner and drinks session with a few friends last night. The restaurant itself is very vibey and can get quite loud but..."
Laylah Fay
"The drinks here are brilliant. The iceberg comes highly recommended. The food is also tasty fresh and fast with a great kick. Hands down the best..."
Jaryd Kay
"Fun spot. Great for ambience, good basic Mexican food and a loud, crowds spot. Good service good food! Will go back any time except if I want a glass..."
Richard
"Great place to chill with friends for drinks. Nachos are amazing. Guy that looked like the manager seated us and was extremely friendly. Offered us..."
Nicole Andrews
"This is definitely the kind of place where you have to book a table in advance. It is loud and vibey, perfect for a fun dinner with a group of..."
Sara Lohmaier
"Went to Fat cactus with friends. They assured me that it would be a "Jol". As we entered we just saw a sea of people. The place was packed with young..."
Tsepiso Mbali
"Always a good bet for a quick bite and drink. Friendly and attentive staff, tasty food and overall chilled environment and way less pretentious than..."
Shnapple
"Went here for a friends birthday and it was a great vibe, authentic Mexican style restaurant with a noisy atmosphere and very full. We really enjoyed..."
Aidan Samuels
"Been coming here for a while and never failed to impress, great vibe great service. Highly recommend this place to anyone and easy choice for good..."
Loic Quentin
"This is a classic place to come for tasty Mexican food and even tastier margarita jugs! I always end up ordering my usual nachos, my weakness! But..."
Sarah Mcghie
"I love Mexican food. The Fat Cactus is the perfect relaxed place for super tasty Mexican enchiladas and fajitas and with a super chill vibe. Great..."
John Brand
"I love Fat Cactus so much so that I visited twice on a recent trip to Cape Town. Th food is unpretentious, flavourful, huge portions and decently..."
Sam
"Really good Mexican fair, big fan of the 1/2margarita 1/2 daiquiri jugs and big platter with multiple little nibbles. The portion size is generous..."
Chris Rafael
"The best Chili Poppers in Cape Town! Been frequenting this franchise since the original one opened in Mobray in 1996. Totally consistent- friendly..."
Susan Searle
"We finally gave The Fat Cactus a try and we were not disappointed!The atmosphere was great, a very relaxed vibe, and the food was to die for!..."
Lauren Angela Jeffrey
"Quality food and great drinks. Always a cool vibe 👌🏼Ordered margaritas and nachos and was impressed. Reasonably priced and always..."
CapeTownFoodie
"The chillies are hot and the fire burns....the cocktails were OK (it was happy hour) and the service fine too. I will go back, the only drawback was..."
Julian Meyer
"T'was the eve of love, Valentine's Day, and as expected, Fat Cactus delivered fall-in-love good food. The fact that they make their own..."
Jana Ferreira
"Absolutely delicious!!! Ahhh and such incredible nachos! Homemade, plus there's dairy free cheese available 😍😍 service was spot on, must give..."
Talia Lee Cohen
"Vibrant, festive, fast service, friendly staff. Blue cheese and bacon nachos yeah that's right blue cheese and bacon. And of course the famous..."
Dayne Williams
"This is my second Fat Cactus experience but now at a different venue. They’re keeping the standard high! Again, the food was delicious - the best..."
FoodMissionary
"The perfect spot to meet up with good friends and enjoy delicious food and amazing drinks, is located right in the middle of Cape Town, with a buzz..."
TwoTastyTummies
"Just moved to Cape Town and decided to check out the Fat Cactus! Absolutely amazing! From the drinks to the food to the company definitely a ten out..."
Dayne
"We came for a late lunch yesterday and the outside area was buzzing with people ordering their happy hour margaritas. We sat inside which was quite..."
Akira Wing
"I think this restaurant speaks for itself.. Margherita jugs, a menu which makes choosing difficult, and a vibe like none other! As a creature of..."
Mandy Jones
"I usually always stick to the nachos and chilli poppers which are my favourites on the menu but this time I tried the chicken fajitas and my partner..."
Sai Maharaj
"Too many great things about the place. THE MOGARITA JUG is amazing & the so is the price! The food is just as amazing. I've probably been to the..."
Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni
"We recently had a girls' night at The Fat Cactus and it was a great time.We had a few margaritas to start off with, I had the mango flavour..."
Chanel Pillay
"Not my favourite Fat Cactus, but it's still a great place for sundowners/post drinks if you're in the CBD/surrounds. Came here after first..."
Danieljake
"I have never really been in a Mexican vibe restaurant, but The Fat Cactus is definitely worth going to for Mexican food. Loved the menu! So many..."
Rachael Laura Wahl
"Awesome nachos! Lots of drink to choose from. Great atmosphere to hangout with friends. Parking a bit of an issue - Just park underground..."
Ben Kilian
"Today is Mexico's Independence Day, and in that spirit some colleagues and I came here last night for dinner. and I shared their Frida Frittas,..."
Melanie Du Toit
"Loved this place! The food was delicious and the service was good. My favourite part about today was those pulled pork tacos. They equalled happiness..."
Saltnsas
"Great food, great atmosphere. Service is friendly, but was slightly slow, though to be fair, we were there at a very busy time. Loved it overall...."
Owais Diyan
"Awesome social hub in gardens. The food is delicious, the staff are young and friendly. The atmosphere and vibe is on fleek and busy which is great...."
Leonardo Sforza
"Mexican is always a go-to cuisine when you feel like eating out and something spicy! I'm a fan of their frozen margaritas, esp since you can mix -..."
Megan Bellinger
"Definitely one of the best Mexican Eat Outs in Cape Town - Their Fajitas, Amazeballs, Popper and Ginger Bread Tequila are a must!!!! The staff are..."
Shainy
"Always a great choice for a relaxed night out with friends. Be assured you will not go home hungry and certainly will be satisfied if you enjoy..."
Mreviews
"Fat Cactus always makes for lots of fun and will definitely bring you relief when you need your Mexican fix. I love the frozen margarita jugs. They..."
Jonathan Holmes
"Always enjoy some fat cactus. Another place that requires a booking. It's a vibey Mexican spot that offers some really nice Mexican dishes. I've had..."
Ulisha Moodley
"Ahhh fat cactus, what can I say? Top quality joint. The food is so good - all of it. My favourite meal is the pulled pork hard shell tacos, but even..."
Nicole O'Neill
"Nachos at the fat cactus makes me so happy! Love the strawberry juice and the sliders. Much rather prefer this branch than the other. Service is..."
Tabassum Smiley Aleem
"Absolutely superb tacos! I had a craving and the steak tacos really hit the spot. They were delicious and filling and quite a large portion size. My..."
Azele Anne Naicker
"Love this place, definitely one of those soul food places! So yummy, we had nachos and burritos and they are so yummy! Definitely have to visit them..."
Juanita Rene Stears
"Had an excellent evening out with cousins 😄Obviously I had a moggy rita - all 3 flavours in 1 glass of deliciousness! For supper, I had..."
Liezl
"Love this little restaurant in Gardens. I used to live quite close by, so it's become a meeting spot of sorts . Big tip- phone ahead. It's miserable..."
Sumendra Chetty
"Awesome gingerbread tequila and margarita jugs!! The food is also very tasty and authentic Mexican cuisine. I was very impressed and also loved the..."
FoodieC
"Fat Cactus is probably my favourite Mexican Place in the city, haven't had a single negative experience here yet although I was a little disappointed..."
Zanenkululeko Belot
"Friends and I needed to kill some time before an event today so we popped into Fat Cactus for a snack and some drinks. We shared Nachos, chilli..."
Nicol Miller
"Fat Cactus is without a doubt my favourite Mexican spot in Cape Town. You can’t visit this place without having fun – the food is amazing and the..."
Marcia Relling
"Good food but slow service and appalling noise levels from drunk patrons making it impossible to hold a conversation. The quality of the food was..."
Tally Leach
"The food here is amazing and I have not had a bad experience. One of my favourite things to have here is the frozen cocktail. So yummy, but dangerous..."
Nicola Barrett
"Fat Cactus is located down the roads of one of the busiest streets in CBD, Cape Town, but yet provides a serenity of its own away from the traffic..."
Jamie Jacobs
"Awesome vibe here with awesome Margherita jugs. I was disappointed with the chilli poppers that all my friends had previously recommended..."
Gabriel Stein
"10/10 on all aspects. This is hands down the only place I’d go for tacos and nachos, there’s sooo much flavour in these dishes and its extremely..."
Roseline Kolony
"Defnitley more for a much younger generation than me. Very noisy and very busy. Lager mafe very intresting with ice on top. Fibrant atmosphere. Very..."
Es* Louw
"It's a quite nice place for hearty food and drinks. A cool idea is their combination of beer and Margarita. The food we ordered was good but far..."
Robin G
"Always such a good time at Fat cactus. The frozen margarita Jugs are just the best. Food is ridiculously good (The chicken Burrito is my fave) and..."
Shauna Kelly
"Been going here for years. Amazing food and drinks. Current favourites are the fish tacos, gingerbread tequila, castle lite ice berg, and the..."
Daniella Viola
"Great restaurant with colourful interior, friendly staff, and fabulous food, and we had a lovely jug of Strawberry..."
NJ Allen
"First time visit. Great menu, reasonable pricing and super delish real deal Mexican food. Enjoyed every bite, full of fresh flavours. We were there..."
Marcelle Armstrong
"Great food and atmosphere. The mojito just had too much crushed ice, especially at R75 it should be more drink, less..."
Francisco Lakay
"The food is excellent and the frozen margarita jugs are THE BEST. It's also always full and vibey, even on a Monday night. Best to always book ahead..."
Niki Hodson
"It was my first time there, although it was fully booked we got a 2 seater table. The vibe is so fun!! I had the cow boy nachos & it was bomb af!!..."
Kija Nienaber
"Great vibe, interesting menu, not only your normal options. You have to try the Iceberg beers, it is very refreshing. Perfect for an outing with..."
Vicky Krapohl
"Seriously good Mexican food. Very impressed. The atmosphere and service here is great too. Highly..."
Rowan Beard
"Come for the lime margaritas and stay for the good food. Great service to top it off. Would definitely recommend booking a table if you are going in..."
Kate Henry
"Great food, excellent service. The place can get a little noisy, but I suppose it’s par for the course. Food portions are also pretty..."
Darryl Radcliffe
"We enjoyed the starter nachos (nice portion), the poppers and the amazeballs. Loved the food. Strawberry and lime jug was the best mix, the mango and..."
Carina du Plessis
"If you're old like me and you want to revisit your youth for a moment or two, here's where you go. It was so good to sit among young folks and absorb..."
Peter Du Preez
"Good atmosphere and great food. Would come back for their nachos and tacos. Friend was also impressed by their fried bar-one and ice..."
Lerato Sejake
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"Fat Cactus is never a disappointment; from the staff to the food, to drinks, ambiance! My favorite spot especially because it’s vegan friendly..."
Helen
"I had been meaning to visit Fat Cactus due to its popularity with varsity students and fortunately, it’s close to UCT, Varsity College and AFDA...."
Thabiso Beau
"I ordered from OderIn - so there wasn’t much restaurant experience, but I must say these nachos were yummy. The restaurant also delivered a good..."
Zury Tshidiso Lediga
"Friday lunch with colleagues. This is my work hangout spot. Love it here. Good food, awesome frozen margarita jugs.I had the calamari,..."
Lyn
"A nice surprise being from the TEX-MEX capital of the world, TEXAS! Greeted in Spanish, nice surprise; late afternoon seating, took a bit to get..."
Lou
"So the first time I went to this Flat cactus I had negative remarks about the service . However, after going again last week on Friday I have..."
Tess Yieke
"Great food and service. we visited on a Thursday afternoon. was very quiet and we received prompt service. Portions were good and food tasty...."
Abdullahjaco1022
"Another excellent FC! Good everything. Only thing missing is something to make it great!! Oh how I love a well run spot just like this. Good..."
Richard
"Enjoyed the Hot Chicky burger!!! Will definitely be back for the warm soup specials: Corn soup served with tortilla chips or Chill Bean soup..."
Matshepo Motlanthe
"A southern suburbs institution, famous with students, families and everyone else. Mexican fare is of pretty good quality. A bit tightly packed but..."
Johnny Jol
"Amazing margaritas!! And their food is really great. You can try a bit of everything actually. The location is good and the service was great!..."
FoodieC
"BEST VIBE, BEST FOOD, BEST SERVICE. I am no stranger to this place and I can guarantee you that their tacos will change your life forever..."
Robyn Samantha Walker
"Received complimentary tequila shots for my anniversary here 😋 in other news, fat cactus never ever fails me, no matter which one I go to. I am..."
Andrea Lauren Kraak
"Nachos from @thefatcactus, 'The Big Cheese' consists of tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa and crema and is absolutely delicious and satisfying. Go and..."
Capetown_restaurants
"I normally wouldn't come here but my daughter has Dutch class around the corner on friday afternoon so i need to kill a few hours in the area. Asked..."
Jessy Lipperts
"The Fat Cactus is always a good time. The atmosphere is lively and the interior makes its cosy. At first it does seem pricy but the portion sizes are..."
Jaynisha Patel
"Fat Cactus is a must for any foodie. The tacos are my weakness. The chicken and guacomole are perfectly combined with a relish and some grilled..."
Tinéo Galela
"Celebrated end of 2nd year with the best selection of drinks and food. The margarita jug was a winner! Enjoyed the chilled atmosphere and great..."
Ankia Scholtz
"We met some friends for dinner before going out for the night and the setting is nice and relaxed. The food was good - we had the bean quesadillas..."
Maxine
"This place makes yummy frozen margherita - I highly recommend the frozen strawberry one. I had the BBQ Pulled Pork tacos which I loved, they came..."
Zinhle Ntuli
"My first time here and I really liked it. The vibe is pure Mexican and the look and feel as well.I had the Pistol Pete quasidilla with..."
Jana Van Rensburg
"I find myself craving fat cactus waaay too much. The food here is mostly hit and miss, but I find that if you stick to what you know then..."
Claudia Penny
"We tried Fat Cactus in Mowbray for the first time and were very impressed indeed. Naturally we had to sample a margharita to begin with, which was..."
Matthew Kretzschmar
"Really standard, but good Mexican food. Go for the pulled pork soft shell taco, hard shell gets a bit messy but tastes as great. Also dabble in the..."
Murray Lovemore
"The Mowbray Fat Cactus branch is definitely my favourite. It's open every day and the staff here are always super friendly. The last time I..."
Danieljake
"Authentically Mexican all the way! Casual and relaxed with awesome food from a well packed menu to choose from. Service is quick, staff are friendly..."
Barbara Ann Hall
"There is always a great vibe here. The food is very good with a big varied selection. I've taken a liking to their Nachos and find myself ordering..."
Conrad Jonck
"A little while ago we got a takeaway from this branch after writing a test.We had the wing basket for starters and I had the quesadillas..."
Chanel Pillay
"Used to frequent this branch when I went to school nearby so decided to pop in again since the last time I've been was 3 years ago. I have to say..."
Iman Bawa
"The fat cactus has quite a reputation for serving up some of the best mexican food in Cape Town. I find this branch has great food but needs a bit of..."
Azele Anne Naicker
"Great night with the girls.We went to the one on long street, super delicious nachos and strong tequila jars. What more do you want? Always a..."
Wilmie Visser
"tried the fat cactus the weekend with freinds. the place was cool and had a student vibe. the nachos were good in my opinion as were the chilli..."
Waseem Dawood
"I am quite a fussy eater and was nervous I wouldn't find anything to eat at the fat cactus but I was pleasantly surprised!! I shared a platter with a..."
Natashakrumbock
"Good food, great atmosphere. Service is a little slow but if you aren't in a rush I would recommend fat cactus in mowbray. Lime margarita was..."
Gill Gregory
"What a great place! Friendly and vibey like a Mexican should be. The food was tasty and the service was spot on. The Jalapeño Poppers were..."
Cary Seach
"A casual Mexican eatery with a few unique options that present a good variation compared to the usual "taco, quesadilla, Nacho" limitations. Service..."
Raeesa Naik
"A beautiful collection of food, and a vine hat is laid back - a place you can enjoy your food. I went here the other night expecting the old menu,..."
Adrian Ciesielski
"Great authentic food, great unpretentious and casual vibe with really helpful and accommodating staff!!! Just the place to relax, unwind and chill..."
Harry Sinko
"I really miss this place. The best nachos ever! And the service was top notch. They are perfect for parties as well. Held a party for like 20 people..."
Chante Daries
"This is my new go to place for nachos. I had the big cheese which was really cheesy. Just the way i like. I felt the chilli poppers were bland. The..."
Tabassum Smiley Aleem
"This place is just amazing! Very festive for a Sunday evening!The staff is very friendly!! And the food is amazing, the portion are..."
Sophie Mamet
"Went there on a Thursday night, the food was good had the Chicken on Waffles. Only issue is the fact that I had to actively find a waiter to point me..."
Khethelo
"This one pips my other favorite Mexican that is near-ish to us because it has a much better atmosphere and a good lively vibe along with a nice airy..."
Richard Best
"Personally Mexican food has never been my favorite cuisine because I'm terrible with spicy foods and always have been so scared to try it as I did..."
Shez
"I've found this place to be a nice place to catch up with a mate and have a good meal. The tacos arn't bad at all and I would suggest trying the..."
Kwangu Mashumba
"Love love LOVE this place! Had never been to this branch, but booked my birthday dinner here based purely on recommendation, and was not disappointed..."
Rebecca Francis-Pope
"Loved the Frozen drinks!!! they were definitly the best EVER! happy hour also helped making it more reasonably priced. Enjoyed the Jalapeño..."
Sonja Strauss
"This place has been around for years and is always busy, and its easy to see why - great service, delicious food (I'm a big fan of their fajitas), ..."
Catherine
"The Fat Cactus always serves the most delicious dishes! Despite being inherently greasy, it is a firm favorite when craving Mexican food and some..."
Amy Imogen Tanzer
"No review needed - just check out that steak burger I ordered.....Amazing food, incredible margaritas, friendly service.... Always a..."
Teresa Cosentino
"Absolutely delicious Mexican food! My favourite meal to have is the Mexican Chicken Quesadilla 🎉 and of course Jalapeño poppers to start! Their..."
Aqeelah Hassim
"Mexican food is always the best go to! Good portions at reasonable prices. I would suggest the veg fajita's for vegetarians and the frozen..."
Mikhil Valjee
"Good food with generous portions. The different flavoured margerita jugs were divine. Will definitely recommend and be back to taste more. ..."
Venetia Paulse
"Always have a great time at fat cactus and the food has never disappointed me. Portions are generous and always a great vibe. Margaritas go with..."
Ryan Ramage
"Starter was my all time favourite chilli poppers which were delicious😊then my boyfriend and I shared the ribs and calamari platter for R120 which..."
Laila Joubert
"Great atmosphere, Nice and cosy and great food. Took my wife there one night in the week and the place was buzzing with fairly hip and young crowd...."
Lance Gurling
"This place makes my heart & gastric acid warm with the amazing variety of Mexican food. We often came over here to reward ourselves or nurse a hang..."
Msomi
"I used to live two blocks away from Fat Cactus. It is honestly the best Mexican place in Cape Town. Fav thing on the menu is the Tequila jug. The..."
Lee Lebotsa
"Best Mexican food in Cape Town... That's for sure! Love that atmosphere! Make sure you book a table well in advance as they are very popular!..."
Justine Lawrenson
"Had lunch at The Fat Cactus today and I was pleasantly surprised! It doesn't look encouraging from the outside but quaint and vibey on the inside...."
Bame Modungwa
"This is one restaurant that comes to my mind everytime I decide to go out for an unwinding evening. Rt from food to ambiance, just one word comes in..."
Ritesh Bhattacharya
"Want a good vibe and GREAT food? Fat Cactus is the place you need to go! Chilli poppers and frozen moggy are my ultimate favourite. Fat Cactus is..."
Nicky
"By far my favourite restaurant in Cape Town. Not only does this Mexican joint offer delicious nachos, tacos, fajitas and the likes, it also has an..."
Kate Coulson
"Lovely vibe especially now with the cold nights it's very cozy. Food and service was really good. Would surely go again! ..."
Bronwen Lendor
"Amazing Vibe. Love the Milky Bar tequila, the tapas and nachos. The perfect hang out. Music is vibey, waiters are friendly and food really tasty...."
Anuscka Du Plessis
"Shout out to The Fat Cactus Mowbray. Epic comfort chow... My frown officially turned upside down! Drinks, food, atmosphere 100's. Awesome night out...."
Garth Van Niekerk
"Finally got that of my bucket list!! What an awesome place ?food was awesome. Make sure you have a jug and at least THREE tequilas! ?see ypu next..."
Cara Vlok
"Fat Cactus in Mowbray is a serious goodie. I know they’re not newbies and I know that most Capetonians already know who and where they are and have..."
MelbourneLops
"I've visited The Fat Cactus on a few occasions and just love it! Always a fun and pleasant choice.We usually get some chilli poppers to..."
Zanel
"I have been to the Fat Cactus Mowbray 3 times now and I have been extremely impressed each time. The food is absolutely delicious, the helpings..."
Mathew West-Russell
"Great spot with quirky decor. Wonderful frozen margarita's - try the strawberry and lime combo. Delicious food with a nice hot kick. Dessert portions..."
Lexi Pauli
"We started lunch with a couple of moggy ritas (a frozen lime and strawberry margarita mix) and an iceberg or two (a draft with a cap of frozen..."
Jenny Sarah Coulson
"This place is great! Good prices and huge portions. Definitely get the bang for your buck. Nachos are outstanding. Pulled pork tacos are..."
Hillary Thompson
"Lovely for a rowdy party. Food is tasty, and they serve big portions, which is great for sharing. Friendly staff. We've held most of the Cape Town..."
Ming-Cheau Lin
"The food was absolutely fab! Really enjoyed chicken enchilada and the quesadillas with bacon. The taste was exceptional.The salsas were fresh and..."
Kyla Tee
"Had a lovely date with myself here. The waitress was really nice and attentive. The food, amazing. Let me not get started on the margarita 😂🫣,..."
Lauren Tichart
"The food at Fat Cactus is absolutely delicious! The tacos are a must have item on the menu. The staff was super friendly and it's a great place to..."
Ntando Sithole
"Quaint place in Mowbray with a pub and grill type atmosphere. Great food, could have ordered double the tacos. Would have liked better seating, the..."
Lourens Engelbrecht
"Their food is amazing, I enjoyed every bite. The service was poor though, the waiter never checked up on us, we constantly had to call someone for..."
Grazelle Marché Sitzer
"Great food, service and vibe - and reasonably priced. Pulled pork tacos were really good and of course a trip here is not complete without a frozen..."
Leanne Johnson-Robson
"Great place for a beer and wine with my loved one to decompress after a long day Such good vibe and they help with working your..."
Shaun Fourie
"The ribs were amazingly tender - the perfect consistency of crispy and soft. They come with a small tub of slaw that was also great. The handcut..."
Amy Palframan
"I didn’t get a photo of the nachos we had, but the portion felt relatively smaller, but was good nevertheless The pulled pork tacos, with chipotle..."
Roseline Kolony
"Very good Mexican restaurant. Menue is a little bit limited but what they do offer never fails to disappoint. Their starters are on the pricey side..."
Angelo Graser
"I haven't been to Fat Cactus in many years. I took the kids to treat them and WOW. I didn't realise I had been missing the Ice Berg beer special so..."
Andrew Baird
"One of my favourite regular places to go. I enjoy the atmosphere and I have an absolute weakness for their margheritas (both normal and frozen lime)..."
Emily
"Watched the rugby match and had their nachos and jugs. The food is really good as well as the service and drinks . However I just miss the music in..."
Jamielu Savoy
"Visited late afternoon on a Saturday. Had great and fast service with a very helpful waiter who assisted us with our food choices (there are so many..."
Lolla Kolbe
"It's definitely my favorite Fat Cactus branch in CPT. We had such a perfect lunch experience. Service was great even though they were busy. Food was..."
Tiff Thompson
"Took my boyfriend out for dinner. Had a lovely time. Food was tasty and the portions were perfect. Loved happy hour, definitely worth it. Our..."
Tessa Vermeulen