"When I evaluate a Mexican restaurant, I consider its location and the quality of its chips and salsa. A restaurant in an unexpected spot intrigues me. Any eatery can thrive in a bustling area, but if a place can succeed on a lesser-known street, it usually means people are seeking it out for the delicious food. Moreover, the chips and salsa reveal a lot about a Mexican restaurant. Are the chips freshly made or from a bag? Is the salsa distinctive or just standard? In the case of Cactus, it’s tucked away in a less-traveled location, yet it serves fantastic chips and salsa."
