Fat Cactus Mexican Cantina Parsippany Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Fat Cactus Mexican Cantina Parsippany, where vibrant flavors and a lively atmosphere collide to create an unforgettable dining experience. Located at 707 US-46, this culinary gem serves a diverse menu that highlights traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist.
Begin your journey with mouthwatering enchiladas, swirling with flavors like the Chili Relleno Enchiladas or the vegetarian-friendly Impossible Meat Enchilada. Dive into the unique Birrias, featuring the delicious Birria Pizza and flavorful burritos that tantalize the palate. Don’t miss the customizable tacos — a favorite among guests!
The ambiance is elevated by live music, attentive service, and a captivating decor that sets the scene for an enjoyable evening. Guests rave about the chips and salsa, the refreshing drinks, and how every bite feels like a feast for the senses. Come and indulge in a Mexican culinary adventure!
Enchiladas
Carnitas Enchiladas
Served with rice and beans, and 3 stuffed corn tortillas.
Ground Beef Enchiladas
Served with rice and beans, and 3 stuffed corn tortillas.
Impossible Meat Enchilada
Served with rice and beans, and 3 stuffed corn tortillas.
Chili Relleno Enchiladas
Served with rice and beans, and 3 stuffed corn tortillas. A blend of cheeses, roasted poblano peppers, spicy tomato sauce, Monterey jack cheese, and topped with roasted diced poblano.
Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
Served with rice and beans, and 3 stuffed corn tortillas.
Cheese & Onion Enchiladas
Served with rice and beans, and 3 stuffed corn tortillas.
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, melted cheeses, red onions, and a chili de arbol sauce, side of traditional meat consume for dipping, served with French fries.
Bowl
Flour tortilla bowl stuffed with your choice of short rib or chicken, black beans, Mexican rice, fajita-spiced peppers, onions, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, cilantro, and red onions. Served with chili de arbol sauce.
Birria Pizza
Spicy. 12" crispy flour tortilla melted with Monterey jack and Oaxaca cheese, topped with short rib or chicken, red onions, cilantro jalapenos, and chili de arbol sauce.
Tacos
Tacos in a corn tortilla with Mexican spices, onions, side of traditional meat consume for dipping, served with French fries.
Enchilada
3 corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of meat, cilantro, red onions, topped with a spicy birria chili de arbol sauce, and melted Oaxaca cheese, served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Birria Burrito
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of short rib or chicken, with Mexican rice, Monterey jack cheese, queso Oaxaca, pico de gallo, chili de arbol, and guacamole, side of traditional meat consume for dipping, served with French fries.
Tostones Cups
Green plantain cups filled with your choice of short rib or chicken, with melted Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, red onions, served with chili de arbol sauce.
Birrias
Burgers & Tortas
Tortas
Vegetarian. Toasted cemita roll with refried beans, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and Oaxaca cheese. Served with French fries or rice and beans.
Black Bean Burger
Vegetarian. Black bean and corn patty topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and smokey chipotle mayo, served with a side of guacamole. Served with French fries or rice and beans.
Quesadilla Burger
Ground sirloin, Monterey jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and garlic cilantro ranch, served with guacamole, sour cream, and house salsa. Served with French fries or rice and beans.
Queso Fundito Burger
Spicy chorizo and ground beef patty, roasted poblano peppers, onions, with melty blend of cheese, topped with smokey chipotle mayo, lettuce, and pico de gallo, served with a side of guacamole. Served with French fries or rice and beans.
Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette Sauce
Vegan. Gluten-free.
Avocado & Cilantro Crema Sauce
Garlic Cilantro Aioli Sauce
Southwestern Tartar Sauce
Ghost Pepper Sauce
Spicy level 5.
Chipotle Sour Cream Sauce
Spicy level 1.
Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Spicy.
Sauces
Soups & Salads
Tostada Salad
Taco shell, Mexican rice, black beans, fajita peppers, onions, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheddar jack cheese, chipotle ranch, served with a side of zesty house salsa.
House Salad
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and red onions, served with your choice of dressing.
Caesar Salad
Vegetarian. Taco shell, Crisp Romaine lettuce with crunchy croutons and aged parmesan cheese, dressed in a Caesar dressing.
Cactus Salad
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Cactus mixed with sweet corn, garlic, spicy jalapeno, zesty onion, tomato, crunchy jicama, crumbly cotija cheese, and a splash of tangy lime.
Pozole
Hearty soup with hominy and tender chicken, red chili sauce, shredded lettuce, radishes, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.
Black Bean Soup
Vegetarian. House-made fresh black beans, topped with sliced avocado, crumbly queso fresco, cilantro, and sour cream.
Tortilla Soup
Vegetarian. Chicken broth flavored with onions, tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans, cream, crispy tortilla chips, creamy avocado, and a blend of cheeses.
Grilled Cactus
Gluten-Free. Vegan.
Queso
Vegetarian.
Mexican Rice
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian.
Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread
Vegetarian.
Refried Beans
Gluten-Free. Vegan.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian.
French Fries
Vegan.
Guacamole
Gluten-Free. Vegan.
Cheese
Vegan.
Pico De Gallo
Gluten-Free. Vegan.
Plantains
Vegan.
Black Beans
Gluten-Free. Vegan.
Corn Tortillas
Gluten-Free. Vegan.
Flour Tortillas
Vegan.
Sour Cream
Vegan.
Sides
Quesadillas
Oxtail Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with melted cheese and garlic cilantro ranch sauce, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Barbacoa Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with melted cheese and garlic cilantro ranch sauce, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Chimichurri Steak Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with melted cheese and garlic cilantro ranch sauce, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Chicken Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with melted cheese and garlic cilantro ranch sauce, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Carnitas Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with melted cheese and garlic cilantro ranch sauce, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Shrimp Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla with melted cheese and garlic cilantro ranch sauce, served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Blackened Salmon
Gluten-Free. Salmon cooked in Mexican spices topped with garlic cajun butter.
Costillas En Salsa Verde
Braised tender pork ribs, potatoes, corn with green tomatillo sauce, served with rice and jalapeno cheddar corn bread.
Braised Mexican Oxtail
Gluten-Free. Oxtail braised and cooked in a red adobo sauce, onions, peppers, and garlic. Served with cilantro lime rice and maduros.
Chipotle Tequila Lime Shrimp
Gluten-Free. Spicy. Shrimp marinated in a house-made tequila lime marinade and sauteed. Served with rice and black beans.
Carne Adovada
Gluten-Free. Pork slow-cooked in a guajillo sauce, flavored with onions, garlic, cilantro, and ground cumin. Served with cilantro lime rice and yuca frita.
Chimichurri Carne Asada
Skirt steak cooked with onion and lime garlic marinade, served with chimichurri and garlic butter.
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Pepper
Whole green bell pepper stuffed with cilantro lime rice, black beans, onions, corn, chicken, tomatoes, and queso.
Stuffed 7-Layer Avocado
Vegan. Deep-fried avocado stuffed with blend of cheeses, black beans, poblano corn, diced peppers, onions, and pico de gallo, topped with spicy chipotle queso, sour cream, and scallions. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Fat Cactus Ribeye
Grilled ribeye topped with sauteed caramelized onions and jalapenos, served wit ha side of BBQ guajillo sauce, chimichurri roasted potatoes, and Mexican rice.
Entrees
Fajitas
Impossible Meat Fajita
Sauteed with onions and peppers, served with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. Served with rice and beans.
Oxtail Fajita
Sauteed with onions and peppers, served with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. Served with rice and beans.
Mexican Street Corn Fajita
Sauteed with onions and peppers, served with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. Served with rice and beans.
Chicmichurri Carne Asada Fajita
Sauteed with onions and peppers, served with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. Served with rice and beans.
Surf & Turf Fajita
Sauteed with onions and peppers, served with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. Served with rice and beans.
Blackened Chicken Fajita
Sauteed with onions and peppers, served with cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. Served with rice and beans.
Chicken Adobo Tacos
Gluten-Free. Served with 2 tacos. Roasted chicken thighs, seasoned with achiote and garlic, served with a corn relish, topped with guajillo crema, and cilantro. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.
Korean Short Rib Tacos
Gluten-Free. Served with 2 tacos. Shredded short ribs braised in Korean spices and topped with red cabbage, red onions, jicama, and cilantro. Garnished with cotija cheese, scallions, sesame seeds, and a garlic cilantro aioli. Served with Mexican corn and rice.
Spicy Vegan Lentil Tacos
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Vegan. Served with 2 tacos. Non-meat lovers delight! Spicy lentils braised in a spicy guajillo sauce, topped with red cabbage, cilantro, scallion slaw, chipotle crema, cheddar cheese, cilantro lime rice, and black beans.
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
Gluten-Free. Serv with 2 tacos. Lightly battered shrimp tossed in a creamy spicy aioli, topped with red cabbage, pico de gallo, queso fresco, served with rice and sweet plantains.
Chimichurri Steak Tacos
Gluten-Free. Served with 2 tacos. Grilled steak marinated in classic green chimichurri sauce, topped with pico de gallo, salsa verde, and cotija cheese. Served with Mexican rice and your choice of beans.
Chochinita Pibil Tacos
Gluten-Free. Served with 2 tacos. House favorite! Grilled and braised pork, topped with red onions, cilantro, and queso fresco, served with refried beans and Mexican rice.
Pork Belly Tacos
Gluten-Free. Served with 2 tacos. Pork belly caramelized in a sweet and spicy marmalade, topped with red cabbage, carrots, cilantro slaw, and red anchi chili mayonnaise. Served with yuca frita and Mexican rice.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
Gluten-Free. Served with 2 tacos. Grilled tender chicken breast in jerk seasoning, topped with mango cilantro slaw and garlic cilantro aioli. Served with maduros and cilantro lime rice.
Taco Combinations
Guacamoles
Roasted Red Peppers & Garlic
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Roasted garlic infused olive oil, roasted garlic, jalapenos, and red peppers.
Roasted Poblano & Corn
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Roasted poblano and charred corn, garlic with creamy avocado, tomato, and tangy lime.
Pineapple Habanero
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Spicy. Vegetarian. Avocado mixed with fiery habanero peppers, red onions, tomatoes, tangy lime, cilantro, and diced pineapples.
Caramelized Pineapple & Bacon
Gluten-Free. Diced caramelized pineapple topped with savory bacon crumbles, blend of salt, pepper, and garlic.
Ghost Pepper Fajita
Gluten-Free. Spicy. Fajita-spiced creamy avocado with roasted onions, peppers, garlic, mixed with a hint of fiery ghost peppers.
Fresh Guacamole
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Creamy mashed avocado with cilantro, red onions, tomatoes, and spicy jalapenos.
Espresso Creme Brule
Velvety Smooth Custard Infused with Espresso
Panchicano
Crispy coated sweet corn cake on top of sweet and creamy tres leches. Served with a salted caramel ice cream and topped with white chocolate drizzle and whipped cream. Crunchy on the outside and deliciously soft on the inside.
Carmalized Banana Tres Leches
Traditional Tres Leche Stuffed with Caramalized Bourbon, Bananas and Topped with Whipped Cream and Fresh Fruit
Coconut Flan
Gluten-free.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Fruita Bomba
Lucious White Chocolate Shell Drizzled with Milk CHocolate and Filled with Mango, Raspberry, and Passionfruit Ice Cream
Churros
Chocolate stuffed.
Dulce De Leche Cheesecake
Decadent Cheesecake with Heavenly Sweet Caramelized Condensed Milk, Topped with Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream
Desserts
Burritos
Fat Cactus Grande Burrito
Must try! Rice, French fries, ground beef, carnitas, chicken tinga, fried egg, chipotle sour cream, tomatillo sauce, cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo, and lettuce.
Al Pastor Burrito
Chef's choice! Mexican rice, black beans, al pastor, jalapenos, pineapple, queso fresco, and sour cream.
Chipotle Burrito
Fried chicken breast, Mexican rice, fried onions, pico de gallo, Mexican blend cheese, and chipotle cream sauce.
Revolution Burrito
Grilled steak, Mexican rice, fried jalapeno rings, black beans, sauteed onions with fire roasted habanero salsa, and Mexican-blend cheese.
Michoacano Burrito
Shredded chicken, spices, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, Oaxaca cheese, and chili arbol sauce.
7-Layer Dip Burrito
Vegetarian. The famous 7-layer dip wrapped in a warm soft tortilla and stuffed with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, chipotle sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, garlic cilantro aioli, and cheddar jack cheese.
Chili Relleno Burrito
Vegetarian. House staple. Chili rellenos stuffed in a large tortilla with rice, refried beans, tomato sauce, Oaxaca cheese, and drizzled with sour cream.
Southwest Flautas
Vegetarian. Flour tortilla stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar jack cheese, sauteed fajita vegetables, black beans, corn, and scallions. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado crema. Served with a side of queso.
Queso
Vegetarian. Mexican cheese seasoned with jalapeno and spices.
Fire Wontons
Vegetarian. Deep-fried wontons filled with zesty jalapeno and decadent cheddar jack cream cheese, served with a garlic cilantro aioli.
Fat Cactus Nachos
Nachos with refried beans, queso, tomatoes, lettuce, pico de gallo, topped with avocado crema, sour cream, and a blend of mixed cheese.
Arepas
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Roasted corn, fajita-style vegetables with a blend of cheeses stuffed in a soft fresh corn pocket, served with a creamy jalapeno sauce.
Tamales
Gluten-Free. 2 pcs of homemade masa tamales, stuffed with chicken al pastor or beef picadillo, served with red enchilada sauce or zesty salsa verde, and topped with creamy sour cream.
Mexican Street Corn
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Served on the cob or off the cob. If off the cob: tossed in a chipotle cream aioli, fresh cilantro, spicy jalapenos, crumbly cotija cheese, and fresh squeezed lime. If on the cob: comes with mayonnaise, tajin, and cotija cheese.
Empanadas
pulled chicken tinga and cheddar jack cheese served with a creamy jalapeno sauce.
Pork Wings
Pork wings tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served with creamy buttermilk ranch.
Tostadas
Crispy corn tortilla with layers of refried beans, crisp lettuce, sour cream, crumbly queso fresco, and Oaxaca cheese.
Ceviche Toastadas
Gluten-Free. Baby shrimp, calamari, jicama, red onions, creamy avocado, and ripe tomatoes, citrusy orange, and lime juice, served on a crunchy flat corn tortilla.
Ghost Pepper Wings
Spicy. Wings smothered in a fiery ghost pepper sauce or tantalizing Mexican BBQ sauce, served with cool buttermilk ranch.
Shrimp Al Ajillo
Shrimp sauteed in garlic butter sauce topped with scallions and serve with Southwest tartar sauce.
Flautas
Seasoned pulled chicken, cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado cream. Served with a side of queso.
Cantina Pizza
Flour tortilla, refried beans, red guajillo sauce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, onions, and peppers, drizzled with a chipotle sour cream.
Huaraches
Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Crispy homemade corn tortilla with refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and queso fresco.
Fajita Empanadillas
Vegetarian. A blend of cheese mixed with fajitas, spiced onions, and peppers, served with jalapeno crema.