TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

The Dogs Bollocks

86/100 (3876 ratings)

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"So generally when one orders food on order in (or similar delivery service) I am always disappointed, because, the food is normally just chucked into..."

Lente Deminey-Smith

"I finally tried the newish pizza menu on Sunday and it certainly lived up to all the hype! Brilliant authentic Neapolitan thin crust in the middle,..."

Paul-Boer Putter

"I totally luv this place... We wanted to ditch the traffic and stumbled onto this place by total coincidence.... We took our last cash before payday..."

Mandy C Adams

"Awesome staff, concept and food. It takes a minute to figure out what the hell. . . But worth every penny. Keep up the great..."

Christine Brand

"Just popped in for the vibe and ended up staying for a pizza. The Neapolitan style margarita is my favorite. Definitely worth trying out. Waiters..."

Garth Johnson

"I had the garlic pepper burger... was an insanely tasty burger...I'll rate it 11 out of 10 :)... Thanks guys..The music is my kind of..."

Dewald Potgieter

"I love the unpretentious nature of this place! Great, simple food, chilled out staff and a laid back vibe. You won’t be disappointed..."

Cleo Groenewald

"Great place! And super friendly staff. Owner was great, hung out and made us feel right at home.burger was massive! One of the best I've ever..."

Jesse Doherty

"Its quirky and fun. Good jazz music. Simple and delicious menu from chicken wings to burgers. Good hardy red wine..."

Susie Stroud

"Wow! Absolute gem! Not pretentious at all... as real as it gets! The decor and ambience is pretty rad. Might I add... Best burgers in town, hands..."

Shihaam Fakier

"What an amazing gastronomic experience. Awesome burgers. I love this place with it's corny wine glasses and order-confirmation shout....a really kewl..."

Rodney Daniels

"“The best pizza outside of Italy” - Piero Moschetta “Excellent. Great service from Sanja.” - Dimitries Kazantzides “Beste diens! Anja is..."

Willem Potgieter

"It is what it says on the tin: This place is The Dog's Bollocks; atmosphere, food, beer, value for money all first class..."

Ted Bath

"Excellent place. My word... It's a must go to, the breakfast is huge and..."

Jade Kruger

"Had an amazing night bollocking the night away, thanks to Gabby for making us so welcome, and the guys doing the business at the hot plate, you were..."

John Watson

"Exceptional food, friendly staff, feeling of comfort like being with family, and great food (Oh I think I said that already!) All round lovely..."

Giselle Van Rensburg

"Great., friendly waitress and awesome pizza and burgers. We loved it..."

Robyn Lightfoot Rautenbach

"Hidden burger and pizza..."

David Abrahamsohn

"Yesterday a friend and I got to do lunch in a unique little eatery in Gardens, Cape Town. The name of the eatery is The Yard but was at one point..."

Heather De Bruin

"The waitresses have a unique and raw way of service that is actually very effective. Burgers are massive but absolutely delicious, great gluten free..."

Tammy Mundell

"Wonderful evening. Great vibe in the restaurant with friendly service. Food was also fantastic with a variety of options. Very unique restaurant...."

Johann Van Deventer

"The Yard is an interesting but great place, definitely a hidden gem. With three different "restaurants" to choose from, we had an amazing NY style..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"This place is every thing .Bubbly , bohemian , loud , rude , edgy and full of joy. Decor with anarchist touch . The burgers ,..."

Hisham

"You can normally rate a pizza place on their margarita, this one cracks the nod. It’s f*cking perfect. They make a delicious Bloedlemoen G&T and..."

**Tiffy*Twinkle**

"Uhm how have I been sleeping on this place? Decided to stay in on a Friday night and OrderIn a cheese burger with fries, binge watching soppy..."

Aletha Jeftha

"I heard of this not-so conventional eatery around 5 years ago. And finally, FINALLY, I can tick The Dog’s Bollocks off my list. And my, what an..."

Rita Van Eck

"OH MY GOODNESS!!! The burgers are to die for, they are huge and enough to last a hunger strike. What I love about them it’s that they are..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"Back at Dog’s Bollocks for drinks and dinner with some friends! The atmosphere is epic! Loud and vibey, most people had burgers and thoroughly..."

Gabriel Hair

"The Dogs Bollocks is definitely a restaurant I recommend one to visit! It has a quirky, fun and energetic vibe, it is definitely a hidden gem! The..."

Sarah

"We recently had the opportunity to visit the dogs bollocks. The milkshakes were great, the vibe relaxed and the burgers worth every cent. Can't wait..."

Mrs S

"Great experience! I'd heard good things about this spot but wasn't quite sure what to expect or whether or not I'd enjoy it...Little did I..."

Dev Trull

"Love the new pizza menu! The condiments that are served with the pizza are generous and add to the experience. Friendly service and nice spot to..."

Where-oh-where

"Honestly I rate service before food and the service here is incredible . The food is also amazing I'm in love with the Blue cheese burger and the..."

Tess Yieke

"Lovely atmosphere, not for children or the faint hearted. Food is great massive portions, 4 people shared the new york pizza. Only thing they can..."

Jessica Alfred

"An absolutely interesting experience. The place looks like everything I've seen in American movies, very different from the South African experience...."

Hlonipho

"I really like this place, what you see is what you get and what you get is some bad ass wings. The chicken wings was really tasty and had a good bite..."

Carb Cockrell

"Burgers as big as your face!It took me way to long to visit the dogs bollocks for a burger, but I went to to the bitches tits for tacos and..."

Sara Lohmaier

"I literally couldn't and didn't want to even put the huuuuuge burger down while eating the thing just Incase some got away 😂😂 I was in burger..."

Chelyn De Graaf

"Supersize good burgers. Crispy fries. Good selection of drinks. I like the self service way of ordering and all the concept around that restaurant..."

Francis

"Brilliant place, the people are amazing and so friendly. We will drive all the way there again from the Helderberg. Breakfast was huge and..."

Jade Kruger

"After paying a visit to the Bitch's Tits for lunch and raving about that in a previous review Capetowngirl suggested that the real winner was coming..."

Chris Rafael

"Went to The Dogs Bollocks and the chicken wings (Asian sesame sauce- this sauce was finger licking good )and The Mexican Chilli Burger ( my friends..."

Cayleigh Brown

"so I’ve heard a lot about this atypic place and was impatient to go see it for my self… Located in GARDENS …during the day the place is called..."

Real_forking_diet

"Interesting concept. The staff is trained to be fun and quirky , just like the restaurant's name . The burgers and the chips are good, definitely not..."

Pusm

"I pride myself in finding the perfect burger. To date this is one of the best I've had. Couple that with the quirky ambiance of the restaurant and..."

Dominic

"I really enjoyed my experience here. The restaurant itself is a little small and the menu is limited but if you're in the mood for great burgers that..."

Tracy-lee Splinter

"Unlike anything I have ever experienced in the most wonderfully unique and flamboyant way. Burgers are man-sized and gastronomical. Go...."

Lisa Ward

"Great soulfood and real down to earth vibe. Good vlue for money. Huge scrumptious portions. A definite bucket list experience. I for one will..."

Thys Lourens

"The best breakfast in town in my opinion, Wet fries, oven baked in the same bowl as in the photo with chilli ,egg, bacon and beans! Always a..."

Deon Felix Coetzee

"The Dog's Bollocks only do burgers in one size: ginormous. Not that you'll be complaining - their burgers are so good you'll never want them to end...."

Mikaela

"A top spot for a big eat. They have very friendly wait staff, who quickly know you by name and make you feel at home. Good quality food, from people..."

Jonathan Shock

"Our friends from Cape Town recommended this little alley restaurant to us. It has a great, laid-back vibe. I was a little disappointed to see that..."

Renske Bouwer

"This is the perfect little grunge burger bar. If you haven't been to this place you are missing out. No frills, no fuss, no cutlery. Dont expect..."

Saltnsas

"Beers and taco's = happiness. Friendly vibe, serve yourself, no frills or fuss. One of my favourite lunch spots, but also great to pop in for a..."

Pia Harris

"By day The Dog's Bullocks becomes The Witches Tits. Think breakfast served until 4pm, hot dogs smothered in cheese and jalapenos, spicy prego rolls..."

Fabrizia Degli Esposti

"Yes, please and thank you. This is by far the best wings I have ever eaten, tasty to the bone. Can't wait to try their gigantic burgers. Great little..."

Wez_Undercover

"Cool place, decent burgers, a great house brew, good for groups or just two lost lovers wandering the streets in search of something a bit..."

J D

"One of Cape Town's secret surprises. With slightly (very) second hand garden furniture for seating, no cutlery and wine in a cardboard tube, this..."

Lindie White

"Amazzzzzing experience!!! And that's the thing: it is an experience! Yes the burgers are mouth-watering, yes the "yard" court is cool and ranchy, but..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Wonderfully surprised by this hidden treasure. Massive burgers and fantastic vibes. Definitely needs some heaters on these cold winter nights. Also,..."

Gina.etherton

"Used to love coming here when it wasn't so commercial and you brought your own cutlery/drinks/etc. feel as though the burgers have declined in size..."

Amber Razdi-Rafael Convery

"So far, still my Favorite burger spot! Love it! Love the space you are in, the tables and chairs you sit on, takes me back to my childhood, and the..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"Great vibe, tasty food and one hell of a fun place to eat! The energy here is electric and always a pleasure! The dark alley way restaurant that..."

TerryCPT

"Burgers as big as your head (I'm not exaggerating) AND their tasty. Pair this with a very easy-drinking house craft beer, swift and friendly service,..."

Catharina

"Had a great experience.The staff were super welcoming and friendly. They were attentive and helpful but not crowding or..."

Karlien Meyer

"Love this hidden away gem that looks like it used to be a walk though between buildings. Great burgers will definitely return. The decor is fun,..."

Mariska Meyer

"This place is such a unique, hidden restaurant with a rock n roll edge. It's set up in an old garage, therefore rustic does not sufficiently describe..."

Jamie Jacobs

"Been craving a burger all week and thought I'd give The Dogs Bollocks a go. Cool place ,very vibey and great service.The burgers are huge ,I had the..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"We went to The Dog's Bollocks for a work lunch, all having a good laugh at telling people where we were going.The set up is quirky, with a..."

Jaclyn Woods

"I saw that this place was part of the best 5 burger joints and I decided to go and try it out, I was not disappointed. The burgers were nice and..."

Thatohlapo

"Wow. Just wow. By far the biggest burger I've devoured so far. I'm going to start with the negatives, no real dessert (except for the chocolate..."

Gabriel Stein

"A quick after work before we face the traffic home burger and bottle of wine! The ambience in this retaurant is amazing, very chilled and vibey. The..."

Heath Webb

"Best burger I have ever eaten. Portion size was MASSIVE and the taste could compete with the size of the burger. Its a pity that..."

Peter

"I write this review as I sit in front of the sauce that was once my burger. Wow. Quite simply, this is the best burger I've ever had. The burgers are..."

St John Grimbly

"Great experience at The dogs bollocks, it's not your ordinary restaurant vibe. Setup is different, I like the old school feel. I had the 3B burger,..."

Gerschel

"Checked out this niche neighbourhood eatery for lunch today and was delighted by the ambience and creativity of this place. The food is delicious..."

Puja

"Wanted to see for myself what all the fuss was about..was smiling from the moment I entered. The most fun waitresses/ barman ladies. Was caught..."

John Schippers

"Such a fun an interesting place, a teeny space in an alleyway that offers basic decor and a garage type feel.Staff are warm, a little crude but..."

Michelle Dalton

"Awesome fabulous place, funky different vibe, waitresses are super friendly and crazy. I recommend the burgers, I had the jealopeano cheese..."

Gina De Castro

"I can't believe I haven't tried this place before! I had an amazing meal here and the vibe and atmosphere is so awesome and something so different!..."

Caitlin Hanck

"Huge hamburgers, really, when I say huge is something incredibly big. I have chosen the Old School with onions and was a perfect choice for a..."

Marcelo Novais

"I would love to rate this place higher, as it's been one of my favourite Cape Town spots for a while now. The vibe is still completely unique and..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"I have been wanting to come here for a while as I had heard a lot about this place. And I certainly wasn't let down, the social aspect and the vibe..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"The yummiest food I've had in a very long time. Major props for having low carb options. Definitely my new favourite place to visit in CT. Service..."

Riyaadh Hanslo

"Ok, so maybe this isn’t really a milkshake place but I’ve had the famous Kelis song stuck in my head the last few days and that line of ‘my..."

I Love Foodies

"I don’t get it: why does anyone need a burger THAT big? For me, value for money comes with flavour and quality of produce, and The Dog’s Bollocks..."

Bree Street Brent

"@yard_ct is an icon. Literally in owner Nigel's driveway(!), ONLY 50 HUGE burgers made daily! Snack menu incl nachos/DELISH Sesame Wings. Owner..."

James Costello

"Finally visited the very popular and talked about Dog's Bollocks! Oh and did we have fun. This very unconventional restaurant serves Odd bin wine,..."

Elaine Lahoud

"People rave about the vibe, and rightly so. People rave about the burgers, and I just don't see (or taste) it. For one, the chalkboard menu has cute..."

Steven

"Love this place. Awesome overload. Will be having the rest of the menu when we come next. Oh, and another few liters of the Dog's Bollocks. ..."

Lizelle Vos

"The craziest burger I've ever eaten - definitely the biggest, and probably the most delicious! This is such a funky place, and a unique dining..."

Jessica Stromin

"The Dog's Bollocks has changed the burger game. Real good hearty big eating. What an absolute delight. I had the jalapeño cheese burger with bacon..."

Toinette Tobias

"If you are looking for adventure, this is the place to visit. Everything from the sassy servers, the rustic garage and most importantly the beer and..."

Marguerite Conradie

"Feels like home, except the food's better. Rad vibe, the whole road is a quaint beauty, burgers are amazing (and huge) and beers are..."

Nic Shackle

"We absolutely adore this place and keep coming back! The staff are such vibrates individuals who always makes you feel extra welcome. Absolutely..."

Tayla D

"Really enjoyed our lunch experience at the Yard. We like the way you need to write your name on a blackboard and if your order is ready they shout..."

C.J. Oosthuizen

"Amazing amazing experience, Dani was such an amazing waitress, such an enjoying vibe from her and the atmosphere, so funny and witty. The food was..."

Kenzy Struthers

"Had an amazing time here, great food and vibe, we had the Old School Mega Slider and the New Yorker, with garlic bread to start, and it was all..."

Mark Chapman

"Went with friends and had such a fabulous time. Service was awesome. The burgers were spectacular, although u are paying a pretty penny... at the..."

Ella Pascucci

"Unique place, with Unique people with great quality food full of amazing flavors with 🍕huge pizza's and burgers as big as your face. Drinks on..."

Carla Lourens

"What a little gem hidden between industrial buildings. Would've never thought to find a restaurant there. Get ready when you go there to go hungry...."

Louise Mohorich

"This place is lots of fun. Atmosphere for days! The staff match the decor, fun and a bit sassy. Even the bathrooms have character. Will definitely..."

Noah Vaughan

"Leave your negative vibes at the front door. This place is great with tasty food and large portions accompanied by attentive staff. My only issue..."

Ben

"Not quite the fowl language I was expecting. It was watered down a lot compared to the novelty I heard from friends. Suppose we'll blame it on the..."

Arne Roux

"Amazing food and great experience shoutout to Amy making us feel welcome..."

Saul neame

"What an amazing experience, the waiteress was a professional in her field unlike anything I've ever seen. She ran the entire restaurant with such..."

Andrew Baird

"Great place to eat and have a good..."

Taylor Ryan

"What an absolute laugh!!! A friend and I went for dinner and cocktails. This was the first time I went and it was glorious. Debbie our host was a..."

brett aspeling

"Always a laugh when going here, had something different not too long ago. Basically a pizza turned into a sandwich is the best way to describe it and..."

Steff

"We celebrated my daughter's 22nd name day on Saturday gone past, I was so so really happy about this recommendation materializing. What a gorgeous..."

David Demetrio

"Went for a work function...Had the jalapeño and cheese burger, was soft and juicy. Parking however was a challenge as there is no parking in the..."

David Hough

Fat Cactus

83/100 (3510 ratings)

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"Fat cactus is always a good bet, you can’t go wrong with a moggyrita and the pulled pork tacos are my all time favourite! Vibe is great, you..."

Liza

"Stopped here as part of the Burger Brews beer route. Had some Rosebank beer, and they had a special of free small nachos when you order a portion of..."

Carl Thomas

"Awesome vibe. Youthful, fun and fresh. Tangy Mexican flavors with a kick. Food is extremely filling. Place is quite loud and crowded though. Enjoyed..."

Kaylynn Mocke

"Great vibe, usually Mexican is heavy in one of the four main elements but here their dishes are perfectly well balanced flavors of proteins, spices,..."

Michael Dowden

"Fat Cactus has a really good vibe. There's indoor and outdoor seating, is great for groups, however, can get a bit loud. This is a perfect place to..."

Sahaj Singh

"One word, nachos... These are some of my favorite nachos and the pitcher of margaritas doesn’t hurt. A great little spot on Park street in Gardens,..."

Nicholas_Jon_D

"What a lovely lovely place. We are visiting SA from India, have been to Fat Cactus twice already. Just love the vibe here. The menu and the food is..."

Srishti Agrawal

"One of the best nachos in Cape Town!!!! The service was quick and friendly! Really awesome vibe and cosy from the cold and wet outside. Will..."

Jomari Steyn

"Love Fat Cactus! Great place, great vibe. Food is good and the staff are very friendly. Their Gingerbread tequila is amazing! And they now have Gin..."

Elmari

"Went with a group of about 20 people. Such a great young vibe, especially since the World Cup was on. Food was delicious, packed with..."

Carmelita Dos Ramos

"Was recommended by a friend to give this place a try to satisfy the craving for Mexican food. Amazing service on a busy evening and food was a..."

Kyle Nathan Groenewald

"This is honestly my favourite place to eat and drink! The frozen Gin and Tonic is AMAZING! The staff and manager are the coolest people, always..."

Amy Wardle

"Always a good time at Fat cactus. Nothing like a few frozen margarita jugs to get the night started. Their food is also amazing! The nachos and the..."

Nadia Beverley Abrahams

"The risotto cheese balls and poppers are my favourite so is he nachos (or anything with melted cheese!), simply delicious! You have to try a ginger..."

Yajna Gold

"Awesome ambiance, great service and an extensive, imaginative menu makes every visit to Fat Cactus a treat. The special lunch menu was a welcome..."

Sunellevz

"Honestly, if I could change one thing about The Fat Cactus in Gardens, it would be to bring it to my front doorstep. I had the time of my life here...."

Ivi Malotana

"Went here for lunch and a bit of wifi. Had the starter cheesy nachos, which was a generous serving and filled the gap. The service was great and..."

@natsnotfazed

"BEST service yet from our waiter, Niel. (Would defiantly suggest asking for him to serve you next time you go). Thanks for making our experience at..."

Danielle Sara Eberlin

"Amazing food, everything on the menu tastes great, from fajitas to tortillas to their mountain of Nachos and have to try their Ice Berg Draught beer..."

Ricardo Teixeira

"Really great vibe and a huge variety of Mexican food on the menu. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Vegan cheese available for vegan..."

Sam Corcoran

"Atmosphere is great , would recommend fans or a cooling system for the outside section as it gets extremely hot. The service is fast and friendly...."

Octavia Venables

"The Fat Cactus is an unassuming spot with no frills or fanciness, and its claim to fame is "Cape Town's best Tex Mex since 98'"!They have..."

Lauras World

"What a fabulous find on a Sunday in the city when everything else is closed! Gees, cold drinks and great service. I’m keen to be back...."

Lisa Botha Gibbon

"Easy dining. Fab atmosthphere . Brilliant decor and excellent service . A must to visit. Very well priced booze a bit on the heavy side..."

Andre Breytenbach

"This place is AMAZING!! The waiter and manager were both very friendly and came to come check on us frequently also they were easy to speak to. The..."

Camilynn Camz Conradie

"I was very impressed with the service here, specially since the restaurant was absolutely packed! The food was pretty good, and I highly..."

Andrea L

"The service was fantastic! Our waiter was friendly and entertaining. The margaritas and gingerbread tequila are good. The food was hit and miss..."

Jessica Zef

"I recently visited The Fat Cactus in Cape Town. I was first introduced to The Fat Cactus by my benedict and some of his friends who’d visited it..."

Www.getinmybelly.co.za

"Had such an amazing time here with some friends. The waiter was super friendly and very quick with her service. I had the chicken salad and..."

SquatForPancakes

"I had an amazing dinner and drinks session with a few friends last night. The restaurant itself is very vibey and can get quite loud but..."

Laylah Fay

"The drinks here are brilliant. The iceberg comes highly recommended. The food is also tasty fresh and fast with a great kick. Hands down the best..."

Jaryd Kay

"Fun spot. Great for ambience, good basic Mexican food and a loud, crowds spot. Good service good food! Will go back any time except if I want a glass..."

Richard

"Great place to chill with friends for drinks. Nachos are amazing. Guy that looked like the manager seated us and was extremely friendly. Offered us..."

Nicole Andrews

"This is definitely the kind of place where you have to book a table in advance. It is loud and vibey, perfect for a fun dinner with a group of..."

Sara Lohmaier

"Went to Fat cactus with friends. They assured me that it would be a "Jol". As we entered we just saw a sea of people. The place was packed with young..."

Tsepiso Mbali

"Always a good bet for a quick bite and drink. Friendly and attentive staff, tasty food and overall chilled environment and way less pretentious than..."

Shnapple

"Went here for a friends birthday and it was a great vibe, authentic Mexican style restaurant with a noisy atmosphere and very full. We really enjoyed..."

Aidan Samuels

"Been coming here for a while and never failed to impress, great vibe great service. Highly recommend this place to anyone and easy choice for good..."

Loic Quentin

"This is a classic place to come for tasty Mexican food and even tastier margarita jugs! I always end up ordering my usual nachos, my weakness! But..."

Sarah Mcghie

"I love Mexican food. The Fat Cactus is the perfect relaxed place for super tasty Mexican enchiladas and fajitas and with a super chill vibe. Great..."

John Brand

"I love Fat Cactus so much so that I visited twice on a recent trip to Cape Town. Th food is unpretentious, flavourful, huge portions and decently..."

Sam

"Really good Mexican fair, big fan of the 1/2margarita 1/2 daiquiri jugs and big platter with multiple little nibbles. The portion size is generous..."

Chris Rafael

"The best Chili Poppers in Cape Town! Been frequenting this franchise since the original one opened in Mobray in 1996. Totally consistent- friendly..."

Susan Searle

"We finally gave The Fat Cactus a try and we were not disappointed!The atmosphere was great, a very relaxed vibe, and the food was to die for!..."

Lauren Angela Jeffrey

"Quality food and great drinks. Always a cool vibe 👌🏼Ordered margaritas and nachos and was impressed. Reasonably priced and always..."

CapeTownFoodie

"The chillies are hot and the fire burns....the cocktails were OK (it was happy hour) and the service fine too. I will go back, the only drawback was..."

Julian Meyer

"T'was the eve of love, Valentine's Day, and as expected, Fat Cactus delivered fall-in-love good food. The fact that they make their own..."

Jana Ferreira

"Absolutely delicious!!! Ahhh and such incredible nachos! Homemade, plus there's dairy free cheese available 😍😍 service was spot on, must give..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Vibrant, festive, fast service, friendly staff. Blue cheese and bacon nachos yeah that's right blue cheese and bacon. And of course the famous..."

Dayne Williams

"This is my second Fat Cactus experience but now at a different venue. They’re keeping the standard high! Again, the food was delicious - the best..."

FoodMissionary

"The perfect spot to meet up with good friends and enjoy delicious food and amazing drinks, is located right in the middle of Cape Town, with a buzz..."

TwoTastyTummies

"Just moved to Cape Town and decided to check out the Fat Cactus! Absolutely amazing! From the drinks to the food to the company definitely a ten out..."

Dayne

"We came for a late lunch yesterday and the outside area was buzzing with people ordering their happy hour margaritas. We sat inside which was quite..."

Akira Wing

"I think this restaurant speaks for itself.. Margherita jugs, a menu which makes choosing difficult, and a vibe like none other! As a creature of..."

Mandy Jones

"I usually always stick to the nachos and chilli poppers which are my favourites on the menu but this time I tried the chicken fajitas and my partner..."

Sai Maharaj

"Too many great things about the place. THE MOGARITA JUG is amazing & the so is the price! The food is just as amazing. I've probably been to the..."

Sanelisiwe Sani Sibanyoni

"We recently had a girls' night at The Fat Cactus and it was a great time.We had a few margaritas to start off with, I had the mango flavour..."

Chanel Pillay

"Not my favourite Fat Cactus, but it's still a great place for sundowners/post drinks if you're in the CBD/surrounds. Came here after first..."

Danieljake

"I have never really been in a Mexican vibe restaurant, but The Fat Cactus is definitely worth going to for Mexican food. Loved the menu! So many..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"Awesome nachos! Lots of drink to choose from. Great atmosphere to hangout with friends. Parking a bit of an issue - Just park underground..."

Ben Kilian

"Today is Mexico's Independence Day, and in that spirit some colleagues and I came here last night for dinner. and I shared their Frida Frittas,..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Loved this place! The food was delicious and the service was good. My favourite part about today was those pulled pork tacos. They equalled happiness..."

Saltnsas

"Great food, great atmosphere. Service is friendly, but was slightly slow, though to be fair, we were there at a very busy time. Loved it overall...."

Owais Diyan

"Awesome social hub in gardens. The food is delicious, the staff are young and friendly. The atmosphere and vibe is on fleek and busy which is great...."

Leonardo Sforza

"Mexican is always a go-to cuisine when you feel like eating out and something spicy! I'm a fan of their frozen margaritas, esp since you can mix -..."

Megan Bellinger

"Definitely one of the best Mexican Eat Outs in Cape Town - Their Fajitas, Amazeballs, Popper and Ginger Bread Tequila are a must!!!! The staff are..."

Shainy

"Always a great choice for a relaxed night out with friends. Be assured you will not go home hungry and certainly will be satisfied if you enjoy..."

Mreviews

"Fat Cactus always makes for lots of fun and will definitely bring you relief when you need your Mexican fix. I love the frozen margarita jugs. They..."

Jonathan Holmes

"Always enjoy some fat cactus. Another place that requires a booking. It's a vibey Mexican spot that offers some really nice Mexican dishes. I've had..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Ahhh fat cactus, what can I say? Top quality joint. The food is so good - all of it. My favourite meal is the pulled pork hard shell tacos, but even..."

Nicole O'Neill

"Nachos at the fat cactus makes me so happy! Love the strawberry juice and the sliders. Much rather prefer this branch than the other. Service is..."

Tabassum Smiley Aleem

"Absolutely superb tacos! I had a craving and the steak tacos really hit the spot. They were delicious and filling and quite a large portion size. My..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"Love this place, definitely one of those soul food places! So yummy, we had nachos and burritos and they are so yummy! Definitely have to visit them..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"Had an excellent evening out with cousins 😄Obviously I had a moggy rita - all 3 flavours in 1 glass of deliciousness! For supper, I had..."

Liezl

"Love this little restaurant in Gardens. I used to live quite close by, so it's become a meeting spot of sorts . Big tip- phone ahead. It's miserable..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Awesome gingerbread tequila and margarita jugs!! The food is also very tasty and authentic Mexican cuisine. I was very impressed and also loved the..."

FoodieC

"Fat Cactus is probably my favourite Mexican Place in the city, haven't had a single negative experience here yet although I was a little disappointed..."

Zanenkululeko Belot

"Friends and I needed to kill some time before an event today so we popped into Fat Cactus for a snack and some drinks. We shared Nachos, chilli..."

Nicol Miller

"Fat Cactus is without a doubt my favourite Mexican spot in Cape Town. You can’t visit this place without having fun – the food is amazing and the..."

Marcia Relling

"Good food but slow service and appalling noise levels from drunk patrons making it impossible to hold a conversation. The quality of the food was..."

Tally Leach

"The food here is amazing and I have not had a bad experience. One of my favourite things to have here is the frozen cocktail. So yummy, but dangerous..."

Nicola Barrett

"Fat Cactus is located down the roads of one of the busiest streets in CBD, Cape Town, but yet provides a serenity of its own away from the traffic..."

Jamie Jacobs

"Awesome vibe here with awesome Margherita jugs. I was disappointed with the chilli poppers that all my friends had previously recommended..."

Gabriel Stein

"10/10 on all aspects. This is hands down the only place I’d go for tacos and nachos, there’s sooo much flavour in these dishes and its extremely..."

Roseline Kolony

"Defnitley more for a much younger generation than me. Very noisy and very busy. Lager mafe very intresting with ice on top. Fibrant atmosphere. Very..."

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"It's a quite nice place for hearty food and drinks. A cool idea is their combination of beer and Margarita. The food we ordered was good but far..."

Robin G

"Always such a good time at Fat cactus. The frozen margarita Jugs are just the best. Food is ridiculously good (The chicken Burrito is my fave) and..."

Shauna Kelly

"Been going here for years. Amazing food and drinks. Current favourites are the fish tacos, gingerbread tequila, castle lite ice berg, and the..."

Daniella Viola

"Great restaurant with colourful interior, friendly staff, and fabulous food, and we had a lovely jug of Strawberry..."

NJ Allen

"First time visit. Great menu, reasonable pricing and super delish real deal Mexican food. Enjoyed every bite, full of fresh flavours. We were there..."

Marcelle Armstrong

"Great food and atmosphere. The mojito just had too much crushed ice, especially at R75 it should be more drink, less..."

Francisco Lakay

"The food is excellent and the frozen margarita jugs are THE BEST. It's also always full and vibey, even on a Monday night. Best to always book ahead..."

Niki Hodson

"It was my first time there, although it was fully booked we got a 2 seater table. The vibe is so fun!! I had the cow boy nachos & it was bomb af!!..."

Kija Nienaber

"Great vibe, interesting menu, not only your normal options. You have to try the Iceberg beers, it is very refreshing. Perfect for an outing with..."

Vicky Krapohl

"Seriously good Mexican food. Very impressed. The atmosphere and service here is great too. Highly..."

Rowan Beard

"Come for the lime margaritas and stay for the good food. Great service to top it off. Would definitely recommend booking a table if you are going in..."

Kate Henry

"Great food, excellent service. The place can get a little noisy, but I suppose it’s par for the course. Food portions are also pretty..."

Darryl Radcliffe

"We enjoyed the starter nachos (nice portion), the poppers and the amazeballs. Loved the food. Strawberry and lime jug was the best mix, the mango and..."

Carina du Plessis

"If you're old like me and you want to revisit your youth for a moment or two, here's where you go. It was so good to sit among young folks and absorb..."

Peter Du Preez

"Good atmosphere and great food. Would come back for their nachos and tacos. Friend was also impressed by their fried bar-one and ice..."

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