Green Cactus Mexican Grill

Family owned and operated I would recommend this place over any other Mexican joint in the tri state area. Friendly staff and incredibly clean dining area and clean kitchen as well. Food was hot fresh and delicious tasted just as good as it looks! Highly recommended and fairly priced

Gave Green Cactus a shot last night on a whim and was severely underwhelmed. The burrito grande with chicken was tasteless, no matter how much I tried to jazz it up with the various sauces and salsas from the fixin’s bar. The chicken had no flavor and was diced into small, over cooked pieces. It also had a grainy, disagreeable texture from the rice and beans. The burrito fajita was much tastier, but not something I’d run back for. I’ll stick to Chipotle for fast Mexican food.

Came here regularly for five years. Was one of the better mexican places on LI.
Unfortunately a friend and I came here and discovered we both had a stomach virus the next day. We are certain it came from the chicken here.
It is a shame because I genuinely still want to come here sometimes, but just can’t on that basis.

This place is horrible someone recommend this place I should of known based on that person food taste this place would suck. Presentation wise the food did not look appetizing. The person who took my order mentally didn’t not want to help. If I’m spending 14 bucks I want guac cheese sour cream did not get any of those in my plate big thumbs down to this place. I will never ever visit green cactus.

I went there for dinner a couple of weeks ago. I will NEVER go there again.
I ordered one of their bowls. The cheese was sour.
I brought it back. They tasted it and told me they thought it was fine. Of course, what else would they say?
They told me they use only Monterey Jack Cheese in the restaurantt and had no other cheese.
The woman at the counter apologized and served me a bowl without any cheese, which really sucked.
I should have insisted on a refund, but I was really hungry.
I know the taste of sour cheese. It has a similar taste/​smell like sour milk. The cheese was sour.
Completely ruined my evening.
Gross.

I personally love Green Cactus food. When I lived in Roslyn, I went to the roslyn location non stop. It was always busy, the staff was busy yet friendly and the food has always been good. Since my recent move, I’ve been going to this green cactus and have been turned off by it every time. Tonight was the last straw, and never have I ever been so annoyed and angry at the people who serve my food. Every time I would get food from this location, there would not be a single soul, other than myself and the people making my food/​taking my money. I don’t ever care about spending money on food, but today it just seemed like an insult. I called for pick up at 8:30. The lady on the phone sounded shocked that I was even calling for an order. She took the order, and told me that the place closes at 9. The way she made it seem was as if we came after 9, they would be closed regardless. Forget that, because that is presumptuous. When we actually get to the place, at 8:50, the food is ready and we’ve paid and ready to leave. I really like their sauce and wanted some with my salad. When I asked, they made up hundreds of different excuses why they weren’t out. We were annoyed but we offered to pay for the sauce since it may have been packed and put in the back. I’ve been to green cactus 13 049 230 times and they have never run out. There was attitude, excuses and these people were rushing us out. Granted, it was 5 – 10 minutes before closing, but no customer should be treated like that, especially when you’re the only customers and actually giving this dead place business. The people who work there are disgustingly rude, judgmental and cold. They have no sense of customer service and should really have either stronger management or just be replaced. If the rosiyn location could be doing so well, the plainview location should be also, if not more. The plainview location is among other shops, and one of the only fast food places in the plaza. Clearly there’s something stopping people from going back to this, and from now on, I Will not be coming back.
Oh and my chicken was a weird grayish color, as opposed to their orange color. I’m hoping it’s just a lack of food coloring… but it was very unappealing looking.

We eat a lot of Mexican food and it’s always a great experience at Green Cactus. Friendly staff and fresh food. Quick service but never miss a beat. BURRITO FAJITA ENCHILADA STYLE is where it’s at!

Yum. I’m a huge fan. Chicken is always juicy and my tacos always crunchy. Loving the shrimp burrito as of now. Tried almost everything on the menu haven’t had a bad meal yet. Only complaint would be the spotty service but otherwise all good!

The place is okay but I find it to be expensive for what it is. Most of the people who are there think that the fixing bar is a value but frankly it’s not very clean. Moes Southwestern Grill is much better.

I was a frequent customer of Green Cactus for years until recently. I loved eating the tacos & flautas. However, a few months ago I had a horrible encounter with a very very very rude cashier. The women had a complete attitude due to a change request I had in my order because I don’t like eating a particular kind of food. It was her attitude that made me choose to not even take the food and walk out of the place and never return again after spending tons of money over the years eating the food. Just an FYI whoever is in charge at this place if you want to stay in business you need to hire new counter staff!

I went here for late lunch. I was craving for tacos, ordered a beef taco, it was dry and not juicy at all. The beef is on the chewy side, I was hoping for a melt in the mouth beef with fresh tomatoes or salsa, I was totally disappointed. With the portions on the small side at the price you pay.

For the price and ease of service I give it stars. Food is good and not very costly, the people working are nice. Not a date spot just quick and easy

pretty much the best fresh mexican grill. the only reason i give it 4 stars and not 5 is because of the prices. Its like $ 9 for a burrito with tax.

I enjoy the beef and chicken tacos. I’ve tried the fish and shrimp which aren’t bad either. Cactus salad is also good. Not a bad lunch option since I work practically next door. I wouldn’t say its as good as Chipotle though!

I like every Green Cactus I’ve ever been to, but this was the first one that really hooked me onto their food.
You can’t go wrong getting an affordable Mexican dish here. With their fresh salsa, limes, and hot sauces, the Salsa Bar is really the icing on the cake of this delicious Mexican joint.
Highly recommend the Sombrero — it’s a personal Mexican pizza. Great appetizer.

Drew A. knows what he’s talking about– that Burrito Fajita is excellent! This location is worlds better than the one that used to be in Huntington Village.

This is the place to go if you want a quick bite of deliciousness. I highly recommend either the steak or chicken green cactus burrito. Plenty of meat in a soft shell burrito, cheddar cheese, guacamole & pico di galo.

See I think this place is good… but not excellent. and it is practically the same price as chipolte.
What I do like about their food is the freshness… I get the taco salads in the shell bowls… and I am always a big fan of the chicken they use. It seems like high quality chicken, and is always cookie perfectly! However I wish they had a better lettuce option instead of some crappy iceberg.
I am such a brat. I hate when I order any kind of salad, and it is not already mixed. So when I ordered this… the chicken was piled on top with sour cream, salsa, cheese, and lettuce on the bottom… Trying to mix it all together just broke the shell bowl and made such a mess. I know that sounds picky, but it ruins the experience when it gets all messed up like that.
eh… maybe I will just stick to my Chipolte burrito bowls.

I’ve had fish tacos all over Baja Mexico and California including the venerable chain Rubio’s which specializes in fish tacos. The variations are endless, it seems the only thing they have in common in a soft flour tortilla. The fish tacos here are the best on earth. I must have missed the slump in food quality because they are still as good as I remember when I had my first one many years ago. I’ve yet to have something I don’t like on the menu. Everything is fresh and delicious.

Green Cactus is my local go-​to for a quick burrito. The interior burrito ingredients blend well together and you don’t get that ‘one bite rice, one bite meat, one bite fillers’ experience (hate that) like some other places offer.
My consistant order is the Burrito Fajita (sautéed mushrooms, green bell peppers, tomato, onions, jack cheese) with chicken and as a small bonus there is guac in the burrito at no extra charge. As a double bonus at Green Cactus you get free chips with every burrito and fresh salsa bar when you walk in the joint. Add a drink to your burrito order and you can walk out of there with a solid lunch for under $ 10. Huzzah!