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Cactus Event


In Mexico, the cactus is more than desert scenery, it is food. The flat paddles known as nopales or napalitos when cut into strips are enjoyed as a vegetable mixed with everything from eggs to steak. The small fruits or tunas are eaten whole or prepared in drinks or desserts. The Aztecs depended on them as a food and a medicine.
At Tortilla Flats we have prepared a menu that brings cactus to the American taste, During are Cactus Festival owner Cheryl Marquez decorates the restaurant with cactus plants from her personal collection making our event a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.
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Tangy pieces of Roasted nopale cactus,, crisp jicama, tomatoes, red peppers and lime, served on a bed of baby greens and topped with mild fresh Mexican cheese.


Tender chunks of prime rib topped with fresh tomatoes and roasted nopalito cactus chunks.


Classic old Santa Fe Green Sauce of nopales and green chiles cover your choice of chicken, beef or pork enchiladas.


Tender Marinated Skirt Steak southwest style served with grilled nopale cactus relleno, black beans and rice.


Sweet Jumbo Prawns spiced and grilled to perfection, topped with roasted nopalitos and a crisp Vera Cruz sauce (Fri. Sat. Sun. only.)


The sweet and Tangy fruit of the prickly pear cactus adorns our popular French shortbread tart.

 
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