About Cactus Jack's

Cactus Jack's is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in South Townsville, QLD, Australia, serving bold flavours in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting. Located at 21 Palmer St, South Townsville QLD 4810, this popular dining spot is known for fajitas, nachos, margaritas, great beer, great cocktails, and delicious dessert, making it a favorite for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, table service, and a lively bar on site, along with alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, happy-hour drinks, late-night food, quick bites, and small plates. Cactus Jack's is also wheelchair accessible with accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. To experience one of the top Mexican restaurants in South Townsville, QLD, visit Cactus Jack's at 21 Palmer St or call +61 7 4721 1478.

Last updated: Jun 10, 2026

Business Hours

Open Now · Monday 5-10 PM
Wednesday 5-10 PM
Thursday 5-10 PM
Friday 5-10 PM
Saturday 5-10 PM
Sunday 5-10 PM
Monday 5-10 PM
Tuesday 5-10 PM

Customer Reviews

4.20
Based on 940 reviews
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Calvin Chen

Consistent quality and delicious food! Even during peak hours when the wait can be a bit much, the dining experience remains top-notch. Definitely a must-visit.

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Anthea Lewis

Cactus on Palmer St is a dependable and relaxed location for delicious meals and a great atmosphere. I've always found the staff to be lovely and accommodating with requests, which shows how devoted they are to the customer experience. It never disappoints!! Thank you, team, for knowing your stuff and giving a damn about customer service and great food! Everyone …

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Lizzie V

What an amazing place! Go there for the incredibly fun, lively, and interesting decor and atmosphere. Stay there for the awesome food and cocktails. What a brilliant eating out experience while we stayed in Townsville. THANK YOU. P.S. The mushroom sauce to go with the steak was to die for

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Jayme French

Absolutely my favourite place to eat in Townsville! My family and i have come twice in last 4 days. Our servers were lovely and the food is incredible. Margs are delishious too

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MJ Raatz

Well done team - great spread of food and just how good is Townsville and the weather this time of year! Amazing!

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Kylie Nicholson

Had an amazing dinner, the service was absolutely wonderful ,we will definitely go back.

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Arthur Dias

From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed. The service was attentive and friendly, the food came out quickly, and everything tasted absolutely delicious. Such a great atmosphere! We truly enjoyed our experience and can’t wait to come back!

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Carlo M

Birria tacos were delicious and the home made guacamole is a must! Polite bar tenders, quick service and Sahara and the other waitresses were very helpful and fast. Must visit biz if in Townsville

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Mrs Knight

My husband and I could tell this place was under new management. The service was exceptional. Our food also arrived quickly and was delicious, but the highlight was definitely the attentive and friendly service.

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Grant

Cactus Jack's is by far the best Tex-Mex restaurant I have been to. I love the atmosphere and the food is great value. I always have my family gatherings and birthdays there. The fajitas and steaks are my favorite mains and the entrees are even better. I always get different entrees to share like Chicken Nachos , Skins, Chili Dip …

People Also Ask

Where is Cactus Jack's located?
Cactus Jack's is located at 21 Palmer St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia, 21 Palmer St, QLD, Australia. You can get directions here.
What is Cactus Jack's rated?
Cactus Jack's has a rating of 4.20 out of 5 stars based on 940 customer reviews.
What are Cactus Jack's's hours?
Cactus Jack's's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Cactus Jack's?
You can reach Cactus Jack's by phone at +61 7 4721 1478.
What type of business is Cactus Jack's?
Cactus Jack's is a restaurants business located in 21 Palmer St, QLD. <!-- VOILA_REWRITTEN --> Cactus Jack's is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in South Townsville, QLD, Australia, serving bold flavours in a casual, cozy, and trendy setting. Located at 21 Palmer St, …