The Cactus Shop

One of my favorite restaurants from my week in NYC. The food was top-notch, my boyfriend said the margarita was the best he’s ever had, the cocktails were inventive and delicious, and the overall decorations and vibe were so fun. Dinner and drinks here was incredibly enjoyable.

Plantains and guacamole to start was a nice surprise and twist from the usual chips and dip. I got the tostadas de pollo and they were so good! For drinks I had the cactus Paloma, which was great, and one that had watermelon that was absolutely divine.

If you’re in the Williamsburg area, checking out this restaurant is an absolute must!

I enjoyed drinks only at this beautiful little gem. The decor is awesome! I had the Flora Coloda... It was absolutely yummy! I would recommend this restaurant to a friend. ❤️

I’m writing this review as a Mexican. The tacos are not terrible. They’re not great either. I had a cauliflower taco which was breaded cauliflower with chipotle mayo. I don’t know why that’s a thing. It was also the only vegetarian option at the time. The churros are OK. The menu is very unoriginal.

The decor, however, is beautiful. The drinks are solid. This is a great place to meet for a drink. Not food. It’s supposed to be a speakeasy, so you are supposed to ring an unmarked door and someone will answer. This is a place for pictures and cocktails. That’s it.

A really cool Mexican style/themed bar with the food to back it up and amazing cocktails. Do yourself a favour and hit up Taco Tuesday where you can get 4 tacos for $12 rather than the usual 3 for $15.
All the tacos taste great, do go with a few people so you can share them.
Even if you don't want to eat, the cocktails are worth the trip just for themselves.

Pleasantly surprised by this new Mexican speakeasy that just opened up near Domino Park!

The Positives:
- Versatility: The space has a sit down bar, a private dining area and also an outside patio. Each spot offers a slightly different vibe which makes the place pretty cool.
- The decor is all sourced from Mexico and they have done a really nice job in replicating the look and feel of a Mexican cantina.
- Ambiance: We visited on a Wednesday and it was very laid back. They played really good music throughout our time there. Apparently it gets a lot livelier on the weekends so I will be sure to check them out.
- Drinks: Win-win! The drinks are fairly priced and worth every penny. I would recommend The Palomas, Margaritas and Micheladas. They also offer stronger cocktails and tequila/mezcal flights.
- Food: The theme is Mexican street food and they nailed it! We tried the flautas, guacamole and churros and all three dishes were good.
- The Team: Ivan was the bartender for the night and he made sure to go above & beyond to make sure folks were enjoying themselves.

A nice addition to the neighborhood!