Cactus Cantina $$3300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
After spotting this restaurant the first day I arrived, I knew this was going to be a delicious treat, and indeed it was. The outside is southwestern
meets old New England. The brick contrasting the cactus-green and salmon-pink make the place
instantly recognizable, that's if the huge crowds of people in the place don't catch your attention first. The patio area is lovely, especially on a nice late-summer DC night. I was able to venture out with a few fellow interns, who didn't realize the walk was as far as it was from our casa de Van Ness. Although crowded, we were seated in less than 20 minutes. We jam-packed two tables together on the patio to fit all of us, immediately receiving freshly fried tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa was a bit sweet for my taste, with not enough spice, but it did the job to fill our hungry bellies. The chips quenched my thirst, so I went after the half strawberry/half original margarita. It beat the heat and gave my lips a good feeling. For the main course, I ventured for their most requested menu item, fajitas! They were perfectly cooked with all the right fix-ins and the tortillas were freshly rolled and grilled inside. I also tried a tamale, that was a little bland in comparison to homemade ones I've had before. Overall, this place is a perfect gathering if you want something hip, good and Southwestern. Next, I'd like to try the pizza place next door that I heard has the best brick-oven-baked pizza in DC. Yummers.
A fellow intern, Kristin, and I digging into the chips and salsa
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