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Cactus Cafe

2160 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672-4766
802 253 7770
Ranked #24 of 59 restaurants in Stowe
4.0 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
Cuisines: Southwestern, Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My dad and I are originally from Montreal and when we when we both came to this restaurant, the food was outstanding. I had re-fried beans, Mexican rice, and a full cheese burrito. My dad had an enchilada on a small plate (that's without re-fried beans and Mexican rice) since he wasn't hungry much. I was very hungry and burritos... More

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Plymouth, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We just stopped in for drinks. Their Margaritas were huge, delicious, and pretty cheap. The bartender was attentive and friendly. More

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Portland, Maine
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The food's not bad either, but I have to say, the margaritas and complimentary chips and salsa are where it's AT!! More

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Stowe, Vermont
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Very good Americanized Mexican, the homemade jalapeño poppers are awesome! Good service and large drink menu. More

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Dallas, Texas
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We dined here twice a day during our 5 day stay in Stowe. The Cactus Cafe is a Mexican restaurant that isn't trying to be trendy. They have nice ambience, fresh hot chips (as many as you'd like) and it's really consistent. All meals were very good; try the calamarii, possibly the best calamari I have ever had. The seafood... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

In Stowe with another family for vacation week. A local recomended Cactus Cafe and we were so pleased! Not only was the food and service great, but they were SO kid friendly - a plus for the parents to enjoy their margarita! Check out thier nightly taco special and huge tequila list. Will be back this summer. More

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Stowe Vt.
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

They copied the menu of another Mexican Restaurant, They do not do it right. SAD. More

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Hyde Park, Vermont
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Always a great meal at the Cactus Cafe! I personally LOVE their Mansfield Margarita! Never can get enough of their chips and salsa (love the salsa) in Stowe - Don't miss this restaurant! More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

The Cactus Cafe is a great place to go. I had a great time. The service is amazing, the food is delicious and the drinks are unbelievably great. They had lots of choices for drinks, especially the margarita and tequila list's. They have things for my kids to do so my husband and I coud relax. The food came out... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Cactus is one of my favorite restaurants in Stowe. We always have good friendly service, great food and informal atmosphere. We especially love eating in the garden in the summer. More

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