The Cactus Shop Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Cactus Shop, a vibrant culinary haven nestled in the heart of Brooklyn. This restaurant is a celebration of Mexican flavors, featuring an array of mouthwatering options that elevate casual dining. The menu highlights include the enticing Zucchini Blossom Quesadilla and the *bestselling* Birria Tacos, renowned for their slow-cooked beef and rich flavor. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted using house-made corn tortillas, ensuring an authentic taste experience.
Don’t miss the Shrimp Aguachile Verde, a refreshing medley of marinated shrimp and zesty avocado. For those seeking a delightful crunch, the Mushroom Tostada delivers with its meltingly tender king mushrooms and vibrant salsas. Pair these dishes with signature cocktails in a beautifully designed backyard oasis, where every bite and sip is infused with the spirit of good vibes. The Cactus Shop promises not just a meal, but a memorable experience of flavors and hospitality.
FOOD
Guac & Plantain Chips
fresh guacamole & salted house-made plantain strips
Salsa & Chips
Charred tomato salsa, served with house made Totopos.
Esquites
Mexican corn prepared off the cob, mixed with chipotle mayo, tajín & topped with salty cotija cheese
Zucchini Blossom Quesadilla
zucchini zucchini blossoms queso chihuahua house-made corn tortilla
Chicken Tinga Quesadilla
chicken tinga queso monterey flour tortilla pico de gallo avocado ginger crema
Mushroom Tostada
corn tostada king mushrooms cooked in banana leaf refried beans mango habanero salsa avocado serrano salsa
Pork Belly Tostada
Frijoles Charros Spread Chipotle Crispy Pork Belly Radish Pickled Onions Corn Tostadas
Shrimp Aguachile Verde
Shrimp Marinated in Lime Tomatillo Cilantro Lemongrass Cucumber & Ginger Topped with Avocado & Chile Chiltepin Served with Corn Tostadas
Birria Tacos
*BESTSELLER* slow cooked beef melted queso chihuahua onions cilantro house-made corn tortillas consomme (4 per order)
Steak
Top Round Steak Salsa Molcajete House-made Corn Tortillas
Chicken Tinga
Shredded Chicken in a Smoky Tomato Sauce Pico de Gallo Avocado Salsa House-made Corn Tortillas
Zucchini Blossom
Zucchini Zucchini Blossom Smashed Avocado House-made Corn Tortilla
Mushroom Pibil
King Oyster Mushroom cooked in banana leaf Refried Beans Mango Habanero Salsa Avocado Salsa Pickled Onions House-made corn Tortillas
Tacos
Desserts
Tres Leches Cake
vanilla sponge cake milk condensed milk whipped cream strawberry chutney walnuts
Chilaquiles
House-made corn chips Salsa Verde Cotija Cheese Pickled red onions Crema 2 free-range eggs
Huevos Rancheros
Corn Tostadas Refrito beans Cotija Cheese Avocado Salsa Roja 2 free-range eggs
Avocado Toast
Toasted Rye Bread Avocado Spread Roasted Zucchini Sweet Chili Peppers Queso Fresco
Brunch
Sides
Sour Cream
Plantain Chips
Totopos
Aguacate
Salsa Molcajete
House made salsa with charred tomatoes, garlic & serrano chile
Extra Consomme
Consomme from our Beef Birria
Margarita Clásica
Cazadores Blanco Tequila Fresh Lime Juice Organic Agave
Préndete
Cazadores Blanco Tequila Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur Ancho Reyes Fresh Lime Juice Lava Salt
Besos Calientes
Lopez Real Mezcal Cardenxe del Desierto Sotol Yellow Chartreuse Fresh Pineapple Juice Habanero Tincture Fresh Lime Juice
El Rey
Ilegal Mezcal Amaro Montenegro Fresh Cucumber Juice Mint Fresh Lime Juice Mexican Tajín
Frida Royale
Yola Mezcal Strawberry Shrub Coriander Lillet Rose Pamplemousse Fresh Lime Juice Pares Balta Cava
Flor de Desierto
Cardenxe del Desierto Sotol Flor de Azar Hibiscus Honey Lemon
MARGARITAS
COCKTAILS
Michelada
The Cactus Shop Secret Michelada Mix Cerveza Of Choice Tamarind Candy Stick
Cactus Paloma
Herradura Silver Tequila Fresh Lime Juice Grapefruit Soda Hibiscus Salt
Chikila Mule
Ilegal Mezcal Caribbean Cast Piloncillo Chamomile Patron Citronge Lime Ginger BeerHibiscus Salt
Prickly Pear Highball
Condesa Clásica Gin Fresh Lime Juice Lillet Rose Prickly Pear Tonic
Passsionfruit Sunrisa
Mijenta Blanco Tequila Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur Orange Salted Raspberry Select Aperitif
Cactus Negroni
Lopez Real Mezcal Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino Campari
White Chamomile Negroni
Lopez Real Mezcal Lillet Blanc Salers Aperitif St. Germain Lemon Bitters
El Viejon Old Fashioned
Vago Elote Mezcal Baby Jane Bourbon Nixta Elote Liquor Ancho Reyes Demerara Bitters
Café & Banana Old Fashioned
Cazadores Café Tequila Añejo Banana Cacao Husk Oloroso Sherry Mole Bitters
Mexican Coffee Martini
Cazadores Café Herradura Reposado Tequila Devoción “Toro” Cold Brew Licor 43 Dash of Love
Pan Dulce Milk Punch
Cardenxe del Desierto Casa Lotos Sotol Aged Rum Pan Dulce Infusión Elderflower Guayusa Spices Clarified with Coconut Milk
Strawberry Mule
Strawberry Shrub Aplós Non-Alcoholic Spirit Agave Flower Lemon Verbena Yuzu London Essence Ginger Beer
Flora Gimlet
Pentire Adrift Non-Alcoholic Spirit Fresh Grapefruit Juice Sage Butterfly Pea-Flower Tea Fresh Lemon Juice
Jungle Quetzal
Fresh Pineapple Ginger Fresh Lime Juice Vanilla Ritual Zero Proof Rum & Aperitif
Horchata
Mexican Canela Condensed Milk Vanilla
Visitor - Non-Alcoholic Lager
Alcohol-Free Lager
CHINAMPAS
Natural Fermented Passion Fruit N/A Seltzer
N/A COCKTAILS
MEXICAN SODAS/SOFT DRINKS
TOPO CHICO
MEXICAN COKE
PINEAPPLE JARRITOS
DIET COKE
Pacifico Clara
4.4% Mexico