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The Fat Cactus


3.0 of 5 stars 16 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Mexican, Vegetarian
  • 47 Durban Road, Mowbray, 7700, Cape Town, South Africa

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3 of 5 stars
Cape Town
21 Dec 2009

Both the Mowbray and Gardens restaurants serve great frozen Margeritas and nachos. On my last visit we had Tortillas and it was a generous portion and very tasty. The pitchers of frozen Margeritas are good value for money, even if the service was a bit on the slow side. more

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4 of 5 stars
Cape Town
7 Jun 2009

The food was amazing for very good prices, service a bit slow, but the manager gave me a margarita on the house after i mentioned it.. hehe. Will definitelly go back, very mexican atmosphere! loved it!! more

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2 of 5 stars
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2 Feb 2009

atmosphere and food good, but the service was so slow i would hesitate to ever go back. more

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3 of 5 stars
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12 May 2008

Great Pub hangout. Margaritas are the best more

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4 of 5 stars
Gloucestershire
9 May 2008

This place has the best frozen margarita's in the world, and best of all they come in 2 litre jugs for the brave among us! Used to eat here regularly when living in Cape Town and it was always quality food at value for money prices. Was disappointed with the service the last time I visited though - we went... more

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3 of 5 stars
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7 May 2008

Good food. No atmosphere though... just like any other fast food joint. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
25 Feb 2008

The best burritos in town. A really busy bustling student hangout. I love it! more

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47 Durban Road, Mowbray, 7700, Cape Town, South Africa
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.