
Golden Cactus Mexican Grill | Restaurant calgary
Open nowMexican, Tacos, Burritos · $$ · Calgary
Mexican restaurant in Calgary serving tacos, burritos and other authentic Mexican dishes; the business also operates a food truck.
Appetizers
- Guacamole And Tortilla ChipsC$ 15.00
Our creamy, zesty guacamole is made fresh daily, paired with crispy golden tortilla chips. A simple classic, but oh-so irresistible.
- Tortilla Chips And Pico De GalloC$ 9.50
Nothing says fiesta like this duo of warm tortilla chips served with pico de gallo that’s bursting with fresh flavours and a hint of spice.
- NachosC$ 15.00
A real nachos made with tortilla chips, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, refried beans, black olives, jalapeno pepper, fresh onions and tomatoes.
- BurritoC$ 15.00
A flour tortilla filled with fajitas seasoned grilled vegetables, refried beans and rice, topped with sour cream and avocado dressing, serving with small salad on the side.
- Vegetarian MolcajeteC$ 30.00
Introducing one of our molcajetes with the vegetarian option. Salsa, melted cheese, grilled seasoned vegetables on the side refried beans, mexican rice and 6 corn tortillas- (can feed 2)
- Cheeseburger With FriesC$ 7.00
A seasoned ground beef topped with cheese and fries on the side.
- QuesadillasC$ 8.00
2 flour or corn tortillas filled with cheddar cheese, and fries on the side.
- Al Pastor TacosC$ 18.00
Seasoned grilled pork with grilled pineapple wedges is one of the house specialities.
- FISH TACOSC$ 21.00
Homemade breaded tilapia fillets, served with 3 flour tortillas, pico de gallo, cabbage, fries on the side and a Golden Cactus avocado and chipotle dressing.
- TacosC$ 15.00
3 corn tortillas vegetarian tacos, fajitas seasoned grilled vegetables, topped with melted cheese, fresh choped cilantro and onios.
- Tacos DoradosC$ 18.00
Golden, crispy hard-shell tacos stuffed with buttery mashed potatoes or creamy refried beans, then topped with your choice of meat from our taco selections.
- Shrimp TacosC$ 7.00
Crispy homemade breaded shrimp served with three warm flour tortillas, fresh pico de gallo, crunchy cabbage, with fries. Finished with our signature Golden Cactus avocado and chipotle dressings.
- Enchiladas VerdesC$ 21.00
3 soft corn tortillas filled with chicken picadillo, topped with green salsa, melted cheese and sour cream salad, homemade Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.
- Brisket (suadero)C$ 7.00
Looking for the best beef brisket in Calgary? Try our suadero, marinated in zesty lime and cooked low and slow until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Golden Cactus BurgerC$ 14.50
Seasoned ground beef (GoldeN Cactus recipe) served with cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, lettuce and onion slices topped with jalapeños peppers and fries on the side.
- QuesabirriasC$ 7.00
Authentic birria folded into 6″ corn tortillas with a blanket of melted cheese, a perfect mix of flavour and comfort in every bite.
- CarnitasC$ 18.00
Slow-cooked pork carnitas, simmered for hours until perfectly tender and bursting with flavour that is melt-in-your-mouth and delicious in every bite.
- Golden BurritoC$ 16.50
A flour tortilla filled with mexican rice and refried beans topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and meat of your choice.
- ChorizoC$ 18.00
Spice lovers, this one’s for you! Our homemade Mexican chorizo uses grandpa’s timeless recipe, loaded with flavour and sizzling with tradition.
- Carne AsadaC$ 23.00
A plate with seasoned grilled beef steak, refried beans, mexican rice and salad. Comes with 6 corn tortillas, pico de gallo and guacamole.
- Chimichanga De BirriaC$ 19.50
A crispy deep-fried flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans and Mexican rice, then topped with rich birria broth and a dollop of sour cream.
- Enchiladas RojasC$ 18.50
3 soft corn tortillas grilled into tomatoe sauce, filled with chicken picadillo, topped with sour cream and queso fresco, mexican rice, refried beans and salad on the side.
- LenguaC$ 7.00
Introducing our beef tongue tacos — tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked for a rich, authentic flavour you won’t want to miss.
- Grilled Beef SteakC$ 18.00
Nothing says tradition like carne asada — perfectly seasoned, flame-grilled beef steak that brings the taste of Mexican family gatherings to your plate.
- Golden QuesadillaC$ 12.00
A 10″ flour tortilla, with melted cheese, served with refried beans and Mexican rice.
- ChickenC$ 18.00
Say adiós to boring chicken with our perfectly seasoned, flame-grilled chicken breast, full of flavour and fiesta-ready.
- Golden QuesadillaC$ 21.00
A 10″ flour tortilla, with melted cheese, served with refried beans and Mexican rice.
- BirriaC$ 15.00
The dish is the star of Mexican comfort food: tender, juicy beef slow-cooked with spices to perfection, tucked into a tortilla with just the right crispy edge.
- Torta AhogadaC$ 18.50
The legendary “drowned sandwich” of Mexico — filled with melt-in-your-mouth carnitas, topped with onions, bathed in sauce, and served with two hard-shell tacos for the perfect fiesta plate.
- Golden Cactus MolcajeteC$ 47.75
The most popular bowl stone, the meat lovers molcajete is full of flavour with beef grilled steak, chicken, homemade Mexican chorizo, shrimps, melted cheese and our signature salsa verde.
- Molcajete Carne AsadaC$ 45.75
Straight from abuela’s kitchen, this dish features tender beef steak, spiced chorizo, fresh guacamole, queso fresco, melted cheese, and a splash of salsa verde that ties it all together.
- Molcajete FajitasC$ 45.75
Tender strips of beef, chicken, or shrimp marinated and sizzled with green bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, and onions for a colourful explosion of flavour.
- Seafood MolcajeteC$ 50.00
From the ocean to your mouth, combination of grilled buttered shrimps, mussels, tilapia filet surimi crab, breaded shrimps, calamari and octopus chunks.
- Birria SoupC$ 18.00
A marinated beef stew, cooked until tender, topped with fresh onions and cilantro and served with a side of 6 corn tortillas.
- Seafood SoupC$ 18.00
Shrimp, mussels, tilapia fillet, surimi crab soup. Comes with tortilla chips on the side.
- Camarones A La DiablaC$ 21.00
Seasoned shrimp coocked in a devilishy spicy red chili sause (Choose MILD or HOT) served with Mexican rice, salad and fries.
- Mexican Shrimp CocktailC$ 18.00
Wild shrimp cooked until tender, served with cold or warm seasoned shrimp juice, fresh chopped cilantro, tomatoes and onions cubes, avocado, lime and tortilla chips on the side.
- Camarones Al Mojo De AjoC$ 21.00
Shrimp grilled in garlic-infused olive oil served with Mexican rice, salad and fries.
- Camarones A La MomiaC$ 23.00
Seasoned shrimp wrapped in bacon and served with Mexican rice, salad and fries on the side.
- Ceviche TowerC$ 21.00
A mix of Tilapia and shrimp cook with lime juice and a mix of fresh vegetables served with corn tortillas chips on the side (make it only tilapia or only shrimp).
- Surimi SaladC$ 16.00
Surimi crab salad served on a bed of lettuce, comes with tortilla chips on the side.
- Seafood Tower – SeasonalC$ 25.00
A mix of ceviche shrimp, mussels, tilapia chunks and surimi crab, with avocado and a GoldeN Cactus black salsa, served with tortilla chips.
- AguachileC$ 22.00
Shrimp cooked in seasoned chilli peppers and lime juice, slices of cucumber and onion. Comes with fried corn tortilla.
- ChurrosC$ 7.00
3 Churros topped with dulce de leche.
- Pecan FlanC$ 7.50
A creamy, sweet flan custard with a caramel sauce topped with pecan chunks. It is one of the traditional desserts in Mexico.
- Choco FlanC$ 7.50
A dense, rich chocolate cake stacked with creamy vanilla flan, dripping with a delicate layer of cajeta caramel sauce.
- Can Pop | 355mlC$ 3.50
- Horchata | 0.5 LC$ 5.00
- Jarritos | 370mlC$ 5.00
- CoffeeC$ 2.75
Bar Menu
From the restaurant's menu pageCerveza
- Corona I 355mlC$ 8.00
Light, crisp, and refreshing with a hint of citrus.
- Modelo Especial | 355 MlC$ 8.50
Smooth golden lager with a balanced, full flavour.
- Pacífico | 355 MlC$ 8.50
Classic Mexican lager, clean and easy to drink.
- Dos Xx Lager | 16ozC$ 8.00
Bright, smooth, and refreshing with a mild finish.
- Wraspberry Ale | 16ozC$ 8.00
Fruity ale with a crisp raspberry twist.
- Dos Equis Lager | Xx | 355 MlC$ 6.50
Light-bodied lager with subtle malt and hop notes.
- Modelo Negra | 355 MlC$ 8.50
Rich dark lager with caramel and roasted flavours.
- Draft Beer Corona | 16ozC$ 8.50
Classic Corona on draft, crisp and smooth.
- Heneiken | 16ozC$ 8.50
Crisp, refreshing lager with balanced malt sweetness and a mild bitter finish.
Bulldogs And Margaritas
- Original BulldogC$ 19.00
1 Bottle Of Coronita, 2 Oz Margarita Mix Tequila And Triple Sec.
- PeachC$ 19.00
1 Bottle Of Coronita, 2 Oz Margarita Peach Mix Tequila And Triple Sec.
- CaesarC$ 9.50
2 Oz Of Vodka Mix With Clam, Worcestershire Sauce And Hot Sauce.
- MargaritaC$ 14.50
2 Oz Margarita Mix Tequila And Triple Sec.
- Peach (margarita)C$ 14.50
2 Oz Margarita Peach Mix Tequila And Triple Sec.
- MojitoC$ 10.00
2 Oz Bacardi White, Lime, Mint, Sugar Cane.
- Moscow MuleC$ 10.50
2 OZ Vodka, Ginger Beer and Lime Juice
- StrawberryC$ 19.00
1 Bottle Of Coronita, 2 Oz Margarita Strawberry Mix Tequila And Triple Sec.
- Cantarito PalomaC$ 18.00
This Cantarito Cocktail Is Traditionally Served In A Clay Pot, A Cantarito Throughout Jalisco Brimming With Fresh Grapefruit Slices, Spiked With Tequila.
- Tequila SunriseC$ 10.00
2 Oz Tequila, Orange Juice And Grenadine Syrup.
- Strawberry (margarita)C$ 14.50
2 Oz Margarita Strawberry Mix Tequila And Triple Sec.
- MicheladaC$ 16.00
Served In A Chilled, Salt-rimmed Glass With The Salsas Negras House Receipe, And Your Favorite Beer
- Spicy Mango MargaritaC$ 14.00
2 Oz Margarita Mango Mix With 1800 Coconut Tequila.
Tequilas
- 1800 Silver (blanco)C$ 8.00
Smooth and crisp with fresh agave notes.
- CazadoresC$ 8.00
Balanced tequila with citrus and pepper hints.
- Hornitos (reposado)C$ 8.00
Lightly aged, mellow with oak and vanilla.
- 1800 CoconutC$ 8.00
Classic tequila infused with sweet coconut.
- Jose Cuervo (reposado)C$ 8.00
Warm, smooth, and subtly oaky.
- Hornitos Black (añejo)C$ 10.00
Rich, bold flavour with deep roasted notes.
- Don Julio BlancoC$ 10.00
Clean, crisp tequila with citrus freshness.
- Don Julio ReposadoC$ 13.00
Aged and refined with hints of caramel.
- Patron (reposado)C$ 15.00
Smooth balance of agave, oak, and spice.
- Don Julio (añejo)C$ 16.00
Luxuriously aged, rich with vanilla and oak.
- Patron (añejo)C$ 16.00
Elegant, complex tequila with a smooth finish.