




Los Cactus
Columbia Heights
Mexican Food $
Los Cactus is a casual, cafeteria-style Mexican spot known for serving generous, budget-friendly street food like $8 burritos, green sauce enchiladas, and elote. Standout highlights include free guacamole with burritos, a customizable self-serve salsa station, and the convenience of a drive-thru.
Viewers enthusiastically praise Los Cactus as a great alternative to Chipotle, frequently recommending the fried ice cream and refreshing agua frescas. While excitement for the current Mexican menu is strong, several commenters express fond nostalgia for the Chinese restaurant that previously occupied the building.
- Order any burrito to get free guacamole included.
- Try top-recommended items like the chicken burrito, green sauce enchiladas, and elote.
- Customize your food using the self-serve salsa station.
- Save room for popular extras like agua frescas and fried ice cream.
- Utilize the drive-thru window for quick and convenient service.
Summaries are created based on reviews, notes, and social media posts.
Monday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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