MrWds1956
Apr 20, 2025
Great food and quick service. Very clean and comfortable seating.
El Cactus Mexican Grille
Fort Oglethorpe
Open
11 AM – 10 PM
4.5
(1,393)
90 Battlefield Station Drive, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
About this place
El Cactus Mexican Grille sits in Fort Oglethorpe, the area, with a family-friendly room that greets you before the first plate arrives. The neighborhood sets a slower rhythm, and a casual welcome makes it feel like a place people return to on purpose.
Come hungry for house specialties. Follow with plates built for sharing if you are sharing, and keep the kitchen's daily strengths in mind when the table wants one more plate. Seasoning stays bold without burying the ingredients.
Small courtesies matter here: a clear recommendation, a topped-up water glass, a table that does not feel flipped. Weeknights usually run quieter than weekends. The listing address is 90 Battlefield Station Drive, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742.
Save El Cactus Mexican Grille when you want Fort Oglethorpe dining without the noise of rankings - just a solid meal and a table that behaves like it belongs to the block.
Before you visit, skim recent neighbor notes on the listing and confirm hours on the door. Platefolk keeps this page as a field guide, not a frozen brochure - the best proof is still sitting down for a meal.
What we value here is consistency: a kitchen that repeats its strengths, a room that does not treat guests like tickets, and a El Cactus Mexican Grille visit that still feels worth the trip across town. Bring curiosity, order something the staff recommends, and leave a short note afterward so the next diner arrives wiser.
Features & amenities
College students
Groups
Tourists
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Usually plenty of parking
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Accepts reservations
Bar onsite
Restroom
Photos
Menu
Express Lunch
- Fajitas Lunch 12.60 $
- Taco Lunch 9.60 $
- Enchilada Lunch 9.60 $
- Cheese Quesadilla Lunch 9.60 $
- Chalupa Lunch 9.60 $
- Taco Salad Fajita Lunch 9.60 $
- Lunch Special #1 10.80 $
- Lunch Special #2 10.80 $
- Lunch Special #3 10.80 $
- Lunch Special #4 10.80 $
- Tostada Lunch 9.60 $
Lunch Specialties
- Pollo Con Queso Lunch 12.00 $
- Chimichanga Lunch 12.00 $
- Taco Salad Lunch 10.80 $
- Huevos Con Chorizo Lunch 12.00 $
- Nachos Con Fajita Lunch 12.00 $
- Pollo Picoso Lunch 12.00 $
- Huevos Mexicanos Lunch 12.00 $
- Huevos Rancheros Lunch 12.00 $
- Guiso Mexicano Lunch Specialtie 12.00 $
- Pollo Mexicano Lunch 12.00 $
- Pollo Poblano Lunch 12.00 $
Tacos
- Tacos "Mexican Style" 15.60 $
- Tacos De Pastor 15.60 $
Burritos
- Burrito California 15.60 $
- Burrito Hawaii 16.80 $
- Burrito Fajita 15.60 $
- Burrito Cactus 15.00 $
- Burrito Special 10.80 $
- Burrito Verde 15.60 $
- Burritos Deluxe 14.40 $
- Burrito Mexicano 12.00 $
- Burrito Del Mar 18.00 $
Appetizers
- Guacamole Casero 11.40 $
- Choriqueso 11.40 $
- Papas Locas 12.00 $
- El Cactus Sampler 19.20 $
- Chicken Tortilla Soup 12.00 $
- Buffalo Wings 10.20 $
- Shrimp Cantina 18.30 $
Dips
- Cheese Dip 6.00 $
- El Cactus Dip 9.60 $
- Guacamole Dip 6.00 $
- Bean Dip 6.00 $
Nachos
- Nachos With Chicken 12.00 $
- Nachos Supreme 13.80 $
- Nachos With Beef 12.00 $
- Nachos With Beans And Chorizo 12.00 $
- Nachos With Beef And Beans 12.00 $
- Nachos Pastor 14.40 $
- Nachos With Beans 9.60 $
- Nachos With Cheese 7.80 $
- Nachos Carnitas With Grilled Onions 13.60 $
Salads
- Grilled Chicken Salad 13.20 $
- Steak Salad 13.20 $
- Grilled Shrimp Salad 15.60 $
- Acapulco Salad 15.60 $
On the Grill
- Alambres 20.40 $
- Parrillada 20.40 $
- Chile Colorado 16.80 $
- Carne Asada 16.80 $
- Molcajete Special 22.20 $
- Grilled Quesadilla Rellena 14.40 $
- Milanesa 16.80 $
Antojitos Tradicionales
- Chimichanga 14.40 $
- Taco Salad 12.60 $
- Chimichanga Supremas 16.80 $
- Flautas Mexicanos 14.40 $
- Taquitos Mexicanos 14.40 $
- Tamales El Chilango 14.40 $
- Enchiladas Supremas 13.80 $
- Nachos Real 14.40 $
- Enchiladas Rancheras 14.40 $
- Chiles Poblanos 15.60 $
- Entomatadas 15.60 $
- Quesadilla Rellena 13.20 $
- Special Dinner 18.00 $
- Chilaquiles Mexicanos 14.40 $
Chicken
- Pollo Con Queso 16.80 $
- Steak Con Queso 16.80 $
- Pollo Picoso 16.80 $
- Pollo Ligero 16.80 $
- Pollo Cactus 16.80 $
- Pollo Poblano 16.80 $
- Sauteed Chicken 16.80 $
- Pollo Mexicano 16.80 $
- Pollo Limon 16.80 $
- Pollo Chipotle 16.80 $
- Pollo Charro 16.80 $
Fajitas
- Meat Fajita 16.80 $
- Fajita Texanas 19.20 $
- Nacho Con Fajita 13.80 $
- Taco Salad Fajita 14.40 $
- Quesadilla Fajita Style 14.40 $
- Especial El Cactus 19.20 $
- Fajitas Jalisco 18.00 $
- Shrimp Fajita 20.40 $
- Fajita Hawaiianas 18.00 $
- Shrimp Fajita Hawaiianas 19.20 $
- Shrimp Fajita Nachos 15.60 $
Steak
- Arandas Special 19.20 $
- Steak Ranchero 19.20 $
- Guiso Mexicano 19.20 $
- Sirloin Deluxe 19.20 $
- Steak Mexicano 19.20 $
- Steak Tampiqueno 19.20 $
Pork
- Carnitas 16.80 $
- Chile-Verde O Rojo 15.60 $
Seafood
- Shrimp Acapulco 18.60 $
- Shrimp Cocktail 11.50 $
- Seafood Tacos 16.80 $
- Shrimp Chimichanga 16.80 $
- Shrimp Chipotle 18.60 $
- Sauteed Shrimp 18.60 $
- Seafood Combo 18.60 $
- Shrimp Al Guajillo 18.60 $
- Los Cabos Special 18.60 $
- Shrimp Jalisco 18.60 $
- Shrimp A La Diabla 18.60 $
- Shrimp Al Mojo De Ajo 18.60 $
- Grilled Shrimp 18.60 $
- Shrimp Chilaquiles 18.60 $
- Filet Tampiqueno 18.60 $
- Grilled Filet 18.60 $
- Filet Veracruz 18.60 $
- Filet Al Mojo De Ajo 18.60 $
- Shrimp And Chorizo Nachos 16.20 $
Quesadillas
- Quesadilla With Grilled Chicken 9.60 $
- Quesadilla With Steak 9.60 $
- Quesadilla With Cheese 5.40 $
- Grande Quesadilla 15.60 $
- Quesadilla With Meat 8.40 $
- Quesadilla With Shrimp 11.40 $
Combos
- One Taco, 2 Enchiladas And Rice Combo 13.20 $
- Two Tacos, 1 Enchilada And 1 Chile Con Queso Combo 13.20 $
- Two Enchiladas, Rice And Beans Combo 13.20 $
- One Enchilada, 1 Taco, Rice And Beans Combo 13.20 $
- One Enchilada, 1 Chile Poblano, Rice And Beans Combo 13.20 $
- One Enchilada, 1 Tamale, Rice And Bans Combo 13.20 $
- Two Tacos, Rice And Beans Combo 13.20 $
- One Burrito, 1 Taco And 1 Enchilada Combo 13.20 $
- One Enchilada, 1 Burrito And 1 Chile Poblano Combo 13.20 $
- One Burrito, 1 Enchilada And Tamale Combo 13.20 $
- One Burrito, 1 Enchilada, Rice And Beans Combo 13.20 $
- One Chalupa, 1 Burrito And 1 Enchilada Combo 13.20 $
- One Chile Poblano, 1 Taco, Rice And Beans Combo 13.20 $
- One Taco, 1 Burrito And 1 Chalupa Combo 13.20 $
- One Burrito, 1 Chile Poblano And 1 Taco Combo 13.20 $
- One Taco, 1 Burrito, Rice And Beans Combo 13.20 $
- One Chile Poblano, 1 Burrito And Rice Combo 13.20 $
- One Chalupa, 1 Taco And 1 Tostada Combo 13.20 $
Vegetarian
- Cheese Enchilada, Quesadilla And Rice 13.20 $
- Vegetarian Fajitas 16.80 $
- Quesadilla Rellena Veg 13.20 $
- Fajita Salad 7.80 $
- Chimichanga Vegetarian 14.40 $
- 2 Bean Burritos Topped With Cheese Dip And Burrito Sauce 13.20 $
- Burrito Vegetarian 14.40 $
- Nachos Vegetarian 14.40 $
- Spinach Enchiladas 14.40 $
- Taco Salad R&B 12.00 $
- Vegetarian Taco Salad 13.20 $
- Vegetarian Special 14.40 $
- Chalupa, Cheese Enchilada, And Beans 13.20 $
- Bean Burrito, Bean And Cheese Tostada And Cheese Enchilada 13.20 $
- Bean Burrito, Quesadilla And Chalupa 13.20 $
A la Carta
- Tamale A La Carte 4.75 $
- Chimichanga A La Carte 8.40 $
- Bean Burrito Bean Burrito A La Carte 5.40 $
- Beef Taco A La Carte 2.40 $
- Enchilada A La Carte 2.70 $
- Burrito A La Carte 6.60 $
- Steak Taco A La Carte 4.75 $
- Grilled Chicken Taco A La Carte 4.75 $
- Chile Poblano A La Carte 7.20 $
- Chicken Taco A La Carte 2.70 $
- Tostada A La Carte 5.40 $
Sides
- Mexican Rice 3.55 $
- Cheesy Rice 7.20 $
- Refried Beans 3.55 $
- Grilled Chicken 9.60 $
- Grilled Shrimp 11.40 $
- Flour Tortilla 2.10 $
- Tomatillo Sauce 2.70 $
- Steak 9.60 $
- Pico De Gallo 2.40 $
- Sour Cream 2.10 $
- Fries 3.55 $
- Avocado 4.80 $
- Jalapenos 2.10 $
- Lettuce 2.10 $
- Grilled Onion 2.70 $
- Shredded Cheese 2.40 $
- Corn Tortilla 2.10 $
- Chiles Toreados 4.80 $
- Onion 2.10 $
- Tomato 2.10 $
Kids
- Kids Quesadilla, Rice And Beans 7.80 $
- Kids Tenders And Fries 7.80 $
- Kids Mini Corn Dogs And Fries 7.80 $
- Kids Cheeseburger And Fries 7.80 $
- Kids Enchilada, Rice And Beans 7.80 $
- Kids Burrito, Rice And Beans 7.80 $
- Kids Kraft Macaroni And Cheese 7.80 $
- Kids Taco, Rice And Beans 7.80 $
- Kids Grilled Chicken 7.80 $
- Kids Hotdog And Fries 7.80 $
Desserts
- Sopapilla 4.80 $
Soft Drinks
- Ice Tea 3.60 $
- Coke 3.60 $
- Dr Pepper 3.60 $
- Sprite 3.60 $
- Coke Zero 3.60 $
- Diet Coke 3.60 $
- Fanta 3.60 $
- Hi-C 3.60 $
- Mello Yello 3.60 $
- Coffee Cup 3.60 $
- Orange Juice 4.20 $
- Cranberry Juice 4.20 $
- Pineapple Juice 4.20 $
- Milk 4.20 $
Ratings & Reviews
4.5
Based on 1,393 guest ratings.
Michael Yell
Mar 20, 2026
We came here today for lunch, and it was absolutely delicious! I used to bring my kids here often, but haven’t been in a while. It was just as good as I remember.
Tracie Mantooth
Jan 20, 2026
Love the food and the staff , the only thing I think they can improve on is there sweet tea ,I only say this because tea shouldn't look like colored water ...
david hays
Sep 20, 2025
It was my first time at this place. I got seated promptly. I had the charro chicken and a frozen margarita. The charro chicken plate was a very generous portion of two chicken filets with rice and veggies and salad with sour cream. And it was good!! The margarita could've had a little more strength to it, when compared to other margaritas I've had, but it was refreshing. But the entree was delicious!! The server was attentive and it was a good experience! Will definitely try them again!
Kitrina Knightly-King
Mar 20, 2026
WOW!!! Amazing ... Everything was Amazing. From walking into the front door to being seated and being served chips and salsa. We had been studying the online menu all week and had decided on the Cactus Sampler, but to our dismay they had taken it off the menu. Our gentlemen taking care of us went and saw that we were able to receive one. The food was so good, we ordered the sampler, Pollo Cactus, and another dish I can't remember now though. The best part of the visit today was when I was getting up from sitting and looked back into the kitchen and saw everyone dancing to the music. It was so lovely to see when we can enjoy what we do in life. So thank you for a wonderful lunch today !!!
Alice
Dec 20, 2025
Are there yesterday and worse food I've had. Ordered chicken fajitas and there was no seasoning. Granddaughter ordered spinach casadilla and has waitress call it back to her to make sure it didn't have mushrooms (allergies) and it was only mushroom had waitress take it back and because they had a large party come in everyone else was finished and we ask about hers again. "As soon as we get the parties food made we'll get to yours" Either they didn't tell the manager or her refused to speak to me. Will never go back Paid for entire meal with no offer to fix any problems.
Nikki Varnell
Mar 20, 2026
**Update - There is apparently a new cook at the restaurant, and by all accounts, this has NOT been a successful change. Hopefully they will return to their previous high quality soon.**This is our go-to local Mexican restaurant. The menu is geared more towards Tex-Mex than traditional Mexican food, however there are a few traditional meals offered. The reason we love it above others is that it offers plenty of vegetarian options. The chips are delicious and crispy and never burned. The salsa is heartier than some and almost has a marinara flavor, but it's good..i personally wish it was heavier on the cilantro, but if that's not your thing, you'll like it even more. The waiters are all friendly and fast and efficient (shout out to our favorite, Juan Manuel!) and the restaurant is clean. We have never had any of the alcoholic drinks, but they are available and look delicious. We have sampled a lot from the menu, but our favorite dishes are the Chimichangas (both the chicken and the veggie), the Spinach Enchiladas, Chile Poblanos, the Traditional Bowl, and the Quesadilla Rellena. The Taco Salad is also noteworthy and made differently than any other local restaurant - it looks like a giant taco. They have several TV's and are usually playing sports on them, so you won't miss the game. Parking is easy and is wheelchair accessible. Recommend!**Update - finally tried a cocktail. Had the Bay Breeze and it was delicious.
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