About

Address: 404 South Wells, Chicago IL (The Loop)

7,000 square feet of fun...Wooden decor. Southwestern saloon feel with a Key West twist. Rowdy South Loop hot spot with a south-of-the-border spirit and spicy after-work crowds.

The Scene
Mounted fish vie with mounted cacti for prominence in the blazing color scheme. Downtown white-collars who appreciate hearty partying head here by the droves after work; throbbing music on a brand new sound system is inescapable throughout the two rooms, leaving patrons to shout or get very close to communicate. Patrons shed the work day by playing pool, watching one of several TVs, or taking advantage of good food and drink specials.


The Draw
Though there's no beer on tap, Cactus' full bar serves two dozen local, domestic and imported bottles, plus near-legendary margaritas, popular martinis and fruity frozen drinks. Regarding food, flautas, quesadillas and nachos reinforce the bar's Southwest theme, but classic American favorites and eclectic options dominate the large menu. The chicken wings have been proclaimed some of Chicago's best, and sandwiches may be ordered straight from the me..

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