Cactus West Seattle
The Alki-side margarita-and-enchilada room — Southwest plates, the city's deepest tequila list, and a patio where summer evenings happen.
Known For
Crab enchiladas, butternut squash enchilada, 200+ tequila list, the patio in summer.
What to Order
Crab enchiladas, butternut squash enchilada, achiote chicken, Cactus chips and salsa
What to Drink
200+ tequila list, classic margarita, prickly pear margarita, mezcal flights
Price Range
$$$
Dress Code
Casual
Reservation Tip
Book the patio 7+ days in summer — it fills.
Hours
Daily 11:30–10
Why Vantage Members Should Care
Best summer-evening patio in West Seattle, full stop. The water is across the street.
Who Goes
Alki crowd, after-beach families, group dinners, birthday parties
Address
2820 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
How To
How to Dine at Cactus West Seattle
A step-by-step guide to dining at Cactus West Seattle — a Seattle-area restaurant curated by Vantage.
- 1
Decide what you came for
Best summer-evening patio in West Seattle, full stop. The water is across the street.
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Make the reservation
Book the patio 7+ days in summer — it fills.
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Order the signatures
Order Crab enchiladas, butternut squash enchilada, achiote chicken, Cactus chips and salsa. Pair it with 200+ tequila list, classic margarita, prickly pear margarita, mezcal flights.
- 4
Show up the right way
Dress code: Casual. Head to 2820 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 in Alki.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Cactus West Seattle
What is Cactus West Seattle?+
The Alki-side margarita-and-enchilada room — Southwest plates, the city's deepest tequila list, and a patio where summer evenings happen.
What should I order at Cactus West Seattle?+
Crab enchiladas, butternut squash enchilada, achiote chicken, Cactus chips and salsa
What should I drink at Cactus West Seattle?+
200+ tequila list, classic margarita, prickly pear margarita, mezcal flights
What are the hours at Cactus West Seattle?+
Daily 11:30–10
How much does dinner at Cactus West Seattle cost?+
Cactus West Seattle is in the $$$ price tier and the dress code is casual.
What is the dress code at Cactus West Seattle?+
Casual
How do I get a reservation at Cactus West Seattle?+
Book the patio 7+ days in summer — it fills.
Why should Vantage members go to Cactus West Seattle?+
Best summer-evening patio in West Seattle, full stop. The water is across the street.
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