This place is packed with people. My friend and I went at about 6:00 ( which for me is early for dinner) and there were tons for people. Make sure you don't arrive too late for dinner here. So far I have to say it was the best food that I've had so far in Ottawa. The food was enjoyable. The Blue cactus is a great place for a good long conversation, there isn't any rush.

The Blue Cactus is a hip, trendy, fun place to be, wheather it's lunch time or dinner. It's right in the Byward Market and hard to miss.

My main complaint however, is that since it's so good, everyone goes there, and it can be sometimes hard to get a table. Go early if you can, and beat the rush, because this really is a great South Western restaurant to go to. Their drinks are really good too (I say "Cactus-size" them because you might as well spend the little extra). Just thinking about this place makes me want to go!

When I go, I feel the need to be a bit dressed up because this is an upscale place. Jeans will do (the darker the better I thnk), but it's fun to get dressed up sometimes.