Cactus Burrito

As a fan of Mexican food, I'd come here more often, but the restaurant is a good walk from the station, the hours are a bit odd and sadly a bit pricey. Still, the one time I got to visit this place, I thoroughly enjoyed the burrito! Wasn't quite the same as what you'd get in the States, but enough to make me nostalgic.

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Third time visiting this place. Last times I visited was before COVID. The taste hasn’t changed which I liked and this has now become my favourite cali style Mexican food restaurant. The owner is super nice and bubbly. They do speak English. You can reserve tables via Instagram DM. The place is also small 7-8 people capacity. The food and beer on tap are all we’re all good. Their beef seemed to be bit on the chewy side but rest was good. They have one soy meat option in their burrito as well.

Came and try the mexican food.
Order the buritos shrimp (Chili Garlic Shrimp) and pork (carnitas). Also order guacamole & chips and pork & jalapeno.
The food doesn't taste like mexican food. So disappointed.
The price is on the high side.

This is THE place to go if you want to eat authentic Mexican food in Japan. I’ve been to many other Mexican restaurants around Tokyo and was never satisfied until I came here.

I used to live in San Diego, California, where Mexican food is delicious and everywhere.

I was hit with nostalgia when I first ate the Carne Asada Fries at Cactus Burrito because it tasted as delicious as the best San Diego restaurants.

I highly recommend the Carne Asada Fries, California Burrito, Carnitas tacos, and guacamole.

Stop by here if you are ever in the area. It is delicious here and the owners are very friendly!

For context I’m from southern CA where there is a lot of yummy Mexican food. I love Mexican food and have had it from many authentic places but I can’t claim to be a connoisseur. I’m just your average food enjoyer.

Every mouthful of what we ordered was a delight, a bit on the salty side but that’s the way I like it.
Sometimes chicken can be dry. Not this place. It was tender, juicy, and well seasoned.
So was the beef. I could taste a fresh lime flavor balanced with the right amount of saltiness.
You would think the potato wedges would be too potatoey as compared to regular string shaped fries. Actually they were not too potatoey and struck a good balance with the other ingredients in both dishes we ordered.
Their homemade hot sauce was tasty but not spicy in the slightest. I’d be very pleased if they fixed that.
The guacamole was really yummy. The fresh lime and avocado really came through.
The burrito was also not stuffed with rice as filler. I enjoy rice in my burritos but this one didn’t need it.
The tortilla used to wrap the burrito was good. Not a typical store-bought one, thin but sturdy and tasty enough to hold everything together both structurally and flavorwise.

The smoothie was tasty. I could taste all the things listed in the ingredient list and it helped to wash down the heavy meal.

The atmosphere of the shop is spacious and the decorations are nostalgic for me. It had an American feel. There are not that many seats. Multiple people came by to get take out. Customers were striking up conversation with the owner so it’s a comfortable place to eat.

Finally, the price is pretty exorbitant for a burrito / fries but they did not hold back on the quality of ingredients and the flavor and they seem to be a small and local restaurant so I’ll give them a pass. When my wallet is feeling up to it I hope to be back to try the wet burrito and pork options as well.