Cactus Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Goa

Celebrate the Winter with New Menu Launch at Cactus Restaurant & Bar

There’s something for everyone at this popular restaurant known for simple Goan-style cooking and fresh seafood. Cactus Restaurant & Bar emits the tantalizing fragrances of Goan culture. After a fun day at Candolim Beach, fuel up with a solid meal of crabs, kingfish, mackerel, prawns and more with the family at this spacious joint. Definitely stop by this casual feasts hole-in-the-wall opposite Lawande Supermarket for a dose of quality Goan food.

Food served on Table :

For sharing, get the Crab Masala Fry that stars a thick gravy of traditional local spices with a slight kick, best enjoyed with Steamed Rice. The generously-portioned Crab Masala Fry boasts a crisp tesxture and good balance of flavour. Chef informed us that Crabs caught on and around new-moon day are said to be more fleshy and excellent in quality. Also, the female crabs are meatier than their male counterpart.

Tawa Bangda or Tandoori Mackerel fish is very popular in all over Goa. Tryout their Tandoori Mackerel Recheado for well-grilled and deliciously spicy Mackerels that are seasoned with herbs and housemade Recheado paste (Recheado paste is made using ginger, garlic, Kashmiri chilli, cumin seeds, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, coconut feni, white wine vinegar, sugar and salt). Here Tandoori Mackerel Recheado feature fresh, crispy and juicy Mackerel perfectly tandoor, crisp golden-brown look — heavenly when paired with a glass of beer.

Then, move on to the mind-blowing Chicken Xacuti — a velvety-smooth chicken gravy mixed with roasted coconut kernel so fresh and creamy it transports you to the heaven. If you have any fear of fried meat, this unbelievably tasty Chicken & Fish Maryland might just change your mind. It is first braised to pack in flavour, then sallow fried over low heat to provide crisp edges and a good hit of juiciness.

The must-order Signature Chicken Cafrial comes loaded with chicken chunks and boasts a wonderfully fragrant with a surprisingly crispy texture. Go for this spicy yet comforting Chicken Cafrial, before completing your meal with the tender and perfectly charred Chicken Roulade.

Chicken Roulade that normally comes in a variety of sauce flavours like creamy tomato, champagne Sauce, mushroom sauce, cheese sauce and many more, is stellar. The chicken is properly marinated in spices and is baked to order. Go straight for the Chicken Roulade and cheese sauce that miraculously fills you up with an addictive combination that will leave you...

Rude owner and abysmal customer service. I was at this restaurant with my cousin few weeks ago for a big take-out order and informed the owner that I only carry card (both debit and credit) and if they dont accept card, that's alright and I wont push them. Looking at the size of order, he agreed to accept card. Since the food took long time to prepare, we ordered a juice worth 160 INR (~$2). This is where the problem started. When we were done, we were asked to pay cash. I repeated that I only have card on me that day and I have also mentioned this before. Owner got furious and yelled at us for not having such small amount of cash. I let him know that any tax/extra charges are completely acceptable by me, if needed I can provide a local debit card too and also I'm not in a hurry and can wait for them process. I went to the counter with debit card because the card reader cable will not extend to our table. I was again yelled at because I stood up from my table - as if I'm in kindergarden. I was asked to go back to my table and not move until I was asked to. The man (40+, bald head - so that you will recognize him next time) came over to my table with the card reader (which had 1% battery left) and rushed me to sign right away. I noticed that I was about to charged 1600 INR ($20 - may be an honest mistake) and asked him why there is an extra zero. He got violent and started muttering curse words under his breath that I do not have cash. He tried to charge the card reader in the plug point next to my table and electricity got cut off in the city right at the moment. He totally lost it at the point and started cursing us loudly. At this time, I stood up for myself and gave him a piece of my mind that this is not the way to treat customers. There needs to be respect regardless of the situation and pointed out that I did not rush/hassle him at all throughout this ordeal. He did not seem to care and continued to shout that he knows how to run a restaurant and I do not need to explain anything to him. WORST EXPERINCE EVER!! AVOID IT ALL COSTS if you would like ot hold onto your...

This restaurant has been here in Candolim for a number of years but it is only in the last couple of years that it has been very popular with visitors to Candolim and the long stay Brits. Jaggu the owner has completely refurbished it and has got a fantastic menu. The staff are very pleasant and helpful and a pleasure to know. If you visit Candolim you must visit the Cactus for a fantastic night out.(The breakfasts...