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Cactus 2, the premier Mexican restaurant in Ames, IA, offers an unforgettable dining experience. Located on the upper level at 223 Welch Ave, Cactus 2 serves up authentic Mexican cuisine in a vibrant and lively atmosphere. From savory tacos to flavorful burritos, our menu is crafted with fresh ingredients and love. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a night out with friends, our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service. Come taste the difference at Cactus 2, where every bite is a fiesta!

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Savoring authentic Mexican flavors at Cactus 2, located at 223 Welch Ave Upper level, is a must-try experience. With generous portions and reasonable prices, this hidden gem delights with its flavorful dishes, attentive service, and vibrant atmosphere.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.8/5

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Jim Crabb
Jim Crabb -Google user
a year ago
First visit to Cactus restaurant in Campustown Ames. Actually it's known as Cactus 2 as there are 3 restaurants in Iowa.Generally okay, went during snowstorm, not busy but a large group showed up later, which is a good sign.Service was fast and friendly!Food tasted okay...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Daniel Li
Daniel Li -Google user
3 years ago
Standard Mexican restaurant, pretty much the same quality food you'd find at most other sit down Mexican places you've ever been to. However, they run great specials every day which really give you great bang for your buck.Seems to be a bit of a hidden...Read More
Alex Parrish
Alex Parrish -Google user
4 months ago
A group of us ordered food from the ordering QR code on the table and after an hour of waiting none of our food came so we asked the man and he said he had not gotten our order and he instead of looking at...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
akash dutta
akash dutta -Google user
3 years ago
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Ashonti Henderson
Ashonti Henderson -Google user
9 months ago
Disrespectful! I went here with my family to order and immediately was ignored by the guy at the counter. We walked in and he turned his back towards us when he saw us and proceeded to ignore us as we tried to order our food....Read More
Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Isaac DeValois
Isaac DeValois -Google user
2 years ago
The food was nothing amazing going down. It was even worse coming back up. I ordered the chicken sancho lunch special and ended up getting extremely sick the last 24 hours. Never again…I will say, the staff is friendly and helpful. When someone at our...Read More
PJ
PJ -Google user
7 months ago
Slow service, food wasn’t good, and their menu prices are lower than what they actually chargeMargarita mug was good I guess.
Food: 2/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 4/5

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