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Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill

16 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802, Australia
07 49641800
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Ranked #33 of 47 restaurants in Airlie Beach
Price range: ₹ 1,116 - ₹ 1,395
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Airlie Beach, Australia
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4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Food ok ,menu limited , drinks pricey and service ordinary Nice view, good atmosphere . Advertised all you can eat Tuesday , but wasn't value for money. Ordered prawn dish and only got 2 prawns But nice venue for pre drinks

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Gladstone, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

visited Monday evening 6.00pm 22/4/13, both my husband and I were expecting a mexican flavour to our food, but recived nothing. When leaving we old the Manager of our plight after we had paid, and was politely told they were a franchise and therefore couldn't add any spices to the food, wish we had known don't know what we were... More

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See 4 more reviews by Cathy E for Airlie Beach
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

After a unpleasant experience buy our first drink! We should have left, but stayed and decided to give it a shot. The girl behind the bar was rude. The hostess was not much better. Our waitress was very nice, as was the guy bringing our drinks. However when we got our mains the food was stone cold and I've never... More

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Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

staff were lovely but my steak was so so tuff, found it hard to get my knife through it. I ate what I could, and filled up on the chips and salad that was lovely, when the witress came I told her how my meal was and to let the cook know for other guests. we waited. finished our drinks... More

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See 3 more reviews by Susan D for Airlie Beach
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Our party of 14 also had a great night at Cactus Jack's. Authentic Mexican food, great margarita's and wonderful service. Definitely worth a visit.

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See 3 more reviews by Steve R for Airlie Beach
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We enjoyed Cactus Jacks. It's a vibrant, noisy environment so suits a casual, relaxed evening out. I ordered a margherita, never having had one before, it was ok. Not strong at all. Would probably go in happy hour next time for better value. My main of chimichangas was huge! My partner had the chocolate chicken and seemed to enjoy. Definantly... More

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See 4 more reviews by Retro5 for Airlie Beach
Oxenford, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Despite what other reviews said I found the staff really friendly, the food was really good and took only 15 minutes to be served. I really enjoyed the place but it gets really busy at nights. I would definitely recommend the place.

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See 2 more reviews by BillyOaks for Airlie Beach
Milwaukee, WI
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We enjoyed Cactus Jack's because we could get something we were accustomed to. After traveling for about a week, we just wanted something that wasn't fancy and was just good food. Found it at Cactus Jack's. Best value was the pitcher of Sangria for $16---had 2 of them! yum. fast service for both bar and food. Nice location and if... More

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See 5 more reviews by WIAnnabanana for Airlie Beach
Sydney, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

Food was ok and the location was great. However the margaritas were absolutely tasteless. Do not buy the them. Sent my drink back for the first time ever. They need to take a lesson from margaritaville.

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Mullingar, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Fantastic menu. So much to choose from. Atmosphere great, we were there on Saturday evening and place was buzzing. Great value cocktails and great service.

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