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Cactus Jack

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Mexican food is one of the best culinary experience that people can have. It’s full of color, life and music – it’s like a piñata exploding in your mouth. In Mexico they believe that barriga llena, corazón content - which means that a full stomach is a happy heart, and it’s evident in the food they serve.

I had the distinct pleasure of dining at Cactus Jack located in Millennium Airport Hotel. Cactus Jack is famous for its frozen mojitos, margaritas and fajitas. I would definitely not deny the latter at all.

The restaurant is tastefully done that to reflect the rustic charm of the Wild West along with the fun city life of Mexico. Props like cactus and the hanging Ristras adorn the entrance, prepping you for what’s to come.











The entrance is a bright yellow, and as you walk in you have a more muted setting with wooden chairs and tables. The dim lights created a very cozy and relaxed vibe. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, and as the weather is getting pleasant we chose to be seated outside. The restaurant effortlessly transforms into a lounge with a dj and some good music post 11:00 p.m.

We started off with our welcome drinks which was a mix of watermelon & mint & enjoyed munching on Nachos & salsa while exploring the menu.





When life gives you limes, garnish your margarita – and we decided to do just that and ordered for Jalapeno cucumber Margarita. It wasn’t something I liked, and hence decided to move to Mexican Lindo which was suggested by the staff and I was so happy to have taken their advice. It was just the perfect cocktail for what was to follow.







Nothing says Mexican like Taco’s and we ensured that we had our share of Taco’s.






We ordered for the Cactus Jack fajita’s with shrimp and steak. Not a conversation passed between us as we devoured the fajita. It was delectable, sumptuous and appeased our senses. The shrimp was succulent, juicy, piquant and so flavorful. I would eat it all over again. The steak was perfectly cooked. The shrimp and steak coupled with the vegetables were served on a sizzling platter and the Fajita’s did sizzle their way into my senses.




If you go to Cactus Jack, you have to try the Fajita’s  - they are mouth watering and unavoidable.
In between all this we were told about the Dynamite chicken challenge and I flipped my hair and was ready to try the chicken. How spicy could spicy be, and especially since spicy food is like second nature to me, I was sure I was going nail it.






The challenge is called “Wings on fire” and for a reason. You have to be the first one to finish eating EIGHT spicy chicken wings and you will be rewarded with a free bucket of malt beverage.

It sounds like fun, and it is as well.

We loved how beautifully the dynamite chicken was placed in front of us. Like how can something so pretty be extremely spicy. And I was chanting ‘piece of cake” in my mind. I let my friend try first, and his reaction had me in splits.




I was still smug and didn’t think it would be spicy for my palate, but boy was I wrong! The first bite you take, you feel nothing but the moment you start chewing into it – the spice just bursts in your mouth and now we know why it’s called dynamite chicken.

Don’t say I didn’t warn you, but then again if I were you I would definitely try it.

We ordered our mains – Lamb Amarilla and Camarone Diablo and while we were doing so, we were told about the ‘Dentist chair’, wherein tequila will be poured in your mouth for 10 seconds on the go.




Lamb Amarilla was cajun marinated lamb chops served with mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables and habanero sauce. It was a little overcooked, but tasty nevertheless.




Camarone Diablo was the highlight for me along with the Fajitas. Jumbo prawns marinated with garlic and olive oil were served with Chipotle, vegetables, avocado and mango salsa with diablo sauce.




We moved onto dessert and it was the best way to end our dinner.

We had Sizzling Hot chocolate fudge, which was served on a skillet. It was mesmerizing to see the fudge cake melting away to white chocolate and cajeta sauce. Not only was it mouth watering to look at, but every spoonful was a burst of flavors in the mouth.









We also tried Nachos de chocolate, which was novel and innovative. Baked crispy sopapila was served with hot chocolate sauce and cajeta, along with strawberry and vanilla mousse.







Cactus Jack is just the perfect place to unwind over Mexican food and drinks. The ambiance is relaxed and the outdoor seating is perfect for the weather now. The staff is ever smiling and always ready to help make your experience at Cactus Jack an amazing one.

The food, and the presentation is just amazing. The effort that the staff make towards ensuring comfort is commendable.





Cactus Jack is definitely on the list of my fun places to dine at.








Contact:

Location:  Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai
Timings –  6:00 pm to  3:00 am
Cost: AED 350 for two
Reserve your table at: 047028855

I was invited to Cactus Grill and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.

Get all the details on their website too!











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