Cactus Pear
3215 Jefferson Ave. (W. Nixon St.) 
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Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-961-7400 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
Cuisine
Open
Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightlyFeatures
- Kid-friendly
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Parking lot
- Casual
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Cactus Pear Restaurant Review: This Southwestern-tinged bistro near the University of Cincinnati campus draws a college crowd for its specialty margaritas and Dos Equis on tap as well as smoky, roasted tomato salsa. Everything about this place is eclectic---from the murals painted by local artists to the Latin-inspired dishes. Finds include Caribbean fajitas, fish tacos and Aztec tofu sandwiches---all aimed at pleasing a diverse, though not particularly adventurous, crowd. The Cactus Pear serves a surprising selection of Tex-Italian pastas, too, including the house-specialty red-pepper noodles. Of course, this casual hangout that's a bit dark and dated can be pricey for what it is: not exactly Mexican and not exactly authentic anything else. But you can't go wrong with the shrimp Marguerite, especially if you wash it all down with a margarita or two. And don't forget to try the guacamole. If you save room for dessert, there's white chocolate bread pudding, fried ice cream or our recommendation---carrot cake. |
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