The place to be when you're looking for a family-friendly spot that serves up the best handcrafted margaritas, as well as tacos and honest Mexican food. We bring our ancestors' old and authentic recipes into the modern age with a modern feel. Reserve your table, we look forward to seeing you.
ReservationsWelcome to our Mexican culinary haven, where every dish celebrates vibrant flavors, traditional recipes, and the warmth of Mexican hospitality. At Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina, our menu is a journey through Mexican cuisine's diverse and rich tapestry. Discover the taste of Mexico right at your table.
My wife and I decided to dine at the Happy Cactus while staying at the nearby Hampton Inn, and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. From the warm welcome by the host to the charming ambiance of the dining room, everything felt inviting. We started with delicious margaritas and enjoyed flavorful tacos and enchiladas for dinner, all served promptly. The restaurant's family-owned atmosphere shone through in the attentive service and friendly demeanor of the staff...
The service and food were absolutely spot on. Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly and was happy to answer any questions we had about the menu. The food was delicious. I ordered the fajita combo which was enough for 2 people.I will definitely be back. You should definitely give this place a try.
Believe all the 5-Star reviews! Wanted good Mexican food after a day on Honeymoon Island and found this place. It's in a strip mall next to a bingo hall, but don't let that turn you away. The quality of food, choices, and service were all stellar. I had enchiladas and my wife had a vegetable quesadilla. We also had an order of their homemade guacamole, which was amazing. Our happy energetic server brought out the customary complimentary basket of chips with salsa, but the chips were anything but customary.
We just found this little gem in Dunedin and absolutely loved it. The best Mexican food we've found in Florida. Food was delicious & menu items are named after the regions where the recipes are from. Chips are fresh fried just for you! Beer was ice cold & the staff was very friendly! Put this at the top of your list!!!
Had been wanting to try Happy Cactus for quite some time after several friends had recommended it. Finally got there on a last minute dinner decision on a Tuesday just before closing time. Started with a couple margaritas and the chips and salsa flight. The guacamole salsa was the best of the three with the hot salsa having a great kick to it. The chips were cooked to order and so fresh. Dinner was chile rellenos and carnitas tacos. As a typical go-to dish for me, the Guanajuato Relleno was probably the best I've ever had.
