Cactus South Lake Union Happy Hour (South Lake Union)
Last checked Jul 3, 2026
Cactus South Lake Union punches above its weight with a "real" food happy hour, even if the drinks are just "meh." Go for the discounted bites and tolerate the passable drink deals.
Cactus offers up a "real" food happy hour experience with an average savings of 25%. Don't miss out on the Chips & Salsa at 33% off or the Spiced Caesar at 30% off. Even their guac, like the Traditional, offers a respectable 27% off.
Food Savings Summary
The drink deals at Cactus are pretty "meh" with an average savings of 21%. While a Classic Mojito will save you 25%, most other options like the sparkling Brut or Michelada only net you an unexciting 18% off.
Drink Savings Summary
Pictured: Nachos — $12 happy hour, normally $16 (25% off)
Photo: Elliot Hosch via Google Maps
Happy Hour Times
Standard Happy Hour
Food Menu
Real · 25% average savings
Happy Hour (2pm–5pm, Mon–Fri)
Chips & Salsa
Reg. $6.00
Save $2 (33%)
$4.00
Spiced Caesar
Reg. $10.00
Save $3 (30%)
$7.00
Traditional Guacamole
Reg. $11.00
Save $3 (27%)
$8.00
Nachos
Reg. $16.00
Save $4 (25%)
$12.00
Austin Style Guacamole
Reg. $14.50
Save $4 (24%)
$11.00
Carlito’s Way Guacamole
Reg. $14.50
Save $4 (24%)
$11.00
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Reg. $12.50
Save $3 (24%)
$9.50
Roasted Corn Quesadilla
Reg. $12.50
Save $3 (24%)
$9.50
Tex Mex Queso
Reg. $13.00
Save $3 (23%)
$10.00
Camarones D’ El Diablo
Reg. $15.00
Save $3 (20%)
$12.00
Spicy Ahi Tacos
Reg. $15.50
Save $3 (19%)
$12.50
Drink Menu
Meh · 21% average savings
All Hours
Chardonnay, Ide El Verano
Reg. $10.00
Save $2 (20%)
$8.00
These items were not comparable to the regular menu.
Happy Hour (2pm–5pm, Mon–Fri)
Tempranillo Crianza, Rivaray
Reg. $11.00
Save $3 (27%)
$8.00
Classic Mojito
Reg. $12.00
Save $3 (25%)
$9.00
Maestro Dobel Diamante
Reg. $12.00
Save $3 (25%)
$9.00
Cactus Margarita
Reg. $11.00
Save $3 (23%)
$8.50
Perfect Prickly Pear
Reg. $6.50
Save $2 (23%)
$5.00
Sangria
Reg. $11.50
Save $3 (22%)
$9.00
Machitos
Reg. $9.00
Save $2 (22%)
$7.00
Slushy Margarita
Reg. $12.00
Save $3 (21%)
$9.50
Chardonnay, Ferrari-Carano
Reg. $12.50
Save $3 (20%)
$10.00
Pacifico Clara Lager Draft
Reg. $7.50
Save $2 (20%)
$6.00
Sparkling Brut, Campo Viejo
Reg. $8.50
Save $2 (18%)
$7.00
Chile Mango Chelada
Reg. $8.50
Save $2 (18%)
$7.00
Michelada
Reg. $8.50
Save $2 (18%)
$7.00
Mexican Lemonade
Reg. $6.00
Save $1 (17%)
$5.00