The Cactus Shop

$$ • Cocktail Bar, Nurseries & Gardening, Mexican

231 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

About The Cactus Shop

The Cactus Shop is a hidden gem in Williamsburg, known for its chill ambiance and wonderful vibes. The bar specializes in craft cocktails, including margaritas and negronis, and offers a delicious menu of Mexican food such as tacos, shrimp aguachile, and chicken mole enchiladas. The staff is accommodating and helpful, making it a great spot for both casual dining and event hosting. The Cactus Shop also features outdoor seating and has a selection of cacti for sale. Customers praise the venue as a perfect spot for celebrations, with a cute atmosphere, great food, amazing drinks, and a friendly staff. The tacos, especially the birria and al pastor varieties, are a highlight, and the guacamole and salsa are also highly recommended. The food at The Cactus Shop NYC is absolutely delightful and bursting with authentic flavors. Visitors, including groups with vegans, enjoy the zucchini and mushroom tacos, along with the traditional birria, which is described as just yummmm! The guacamole and chips are fresh and delicious too. Many guests find the decor to be Instagram-worthy, and the drinks are praised as mouthwatering masterpieces created by talented bartenders. Overall, The Cactus Shop is a top choice for those craving authentic Mexican food in a lively and welcoming setting.

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  • May 2026

    I celebrated my birthday here and reserved the patio the whole event was incredible. They took care of everything, made personalized menus for us, and the staff was amazing. The vibe was perfect, the margaritas were incredible, and the birria tacos and esquites are my absolute favorites. I’m definitely planning to celebrate my birthday here again next year. Highly recommend!

  • Apr 2026

    Good cocktails. tacos taste good, but used to be bigger. You might have to wait a minute for the waiter, they might be understaffed. And the whole place has a single bathroom and big lines

  • Apr 2026

    Taco crawl spot 5: I had the birria tacos for the first time and I really liked them — consomé (dipping broth) was also very tasty. Classic margarita was good too. Service was great and space was cute. Great place to grab drinks with friends. I loved the outdoor seating here: will need to come back this summer :)

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 5 - 11PM
Wednesday: 5 - 11PM
Thursday: 5PM - 12AM
Friday: 2PM - 1AM
Saturday: 12PM - 1AM
Sunday: 12 - 10PM

Tips

 outside food allowed  outdoor seating  great cocktails takes reservations offers delivery offers takeout walk-ins welcome accepts credit cards accepts apple pay offers catering good for groups street parking waiter service happy hour specials full bar dogs allowed wheelchair accessible gender-neutral restrooms latinx-owned women-owned heated outdoor seating covered outdoor seating private dining provides reusable tableware