Opening hours
Closed · opens Tuesday 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Emmaus: 4:56 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (610) 814-3000 to confirm.
Location & directions
4030 Chestnut StEmmaus, PA 18049
About Cactus Blue
Cactus Blue is a Mexican restaurant located at 4030 Chestnut St in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Our Emmaus guide covers 37 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Cactus Blue is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday).
The menu we have on file lists 55 items across 6 sections, including Desserts, Kids Meals, A La Carte, Family Meals, and Sides & Extras. Listed prices range from $1.80 to $224.56, with a typical item around $14.33. Dishes worth a look include Banana Cream Churro, Kids Chips & Cheese, and Loaded Nachos.
Service options include delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (610) 814-3000 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 4030 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049
- Phone
- (610) 814-3000
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday)
- Menu
- 55 items · $1.80–$224.56
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cactus Blue’s weekday schedule with 493 other Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:45 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 45 hours a week, 34 hours fewer than the local median of 79. 93% of Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania open on Sundays; Cactus Blue does not.
Compared with 493 other Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania
Based on 48 menus with 4,689 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.50 and $16.00.
At Cactus Blue the median listed price is $14.33, higher than the typical $12.00 for Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 50% | $7.72 |
| Taco Salad | 46% | $12.72 |
| French Fries | 44% | $4.41 |
| Pico de Gallo | 42% | $3.00 |
| Carne Asada | 40% | $21.38 |
| Churros | 40% | $7.00 |
| Flan | 38% | $6.24 |
| Sour Cream | 35% | $2.00 |
Calculated from 48 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cactus Blue there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 20 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (3), Burgers & Fast Food (3), American (2), and Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (2).
Cactus Blue is the only Mexican restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Taco Bell, 2.9 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- AmericanYocco's Hot Dogs< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsThe Trapp Door Gastropub0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodPotts' Dog Barn0.6 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternEast Penn Diner0.7 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cactus Blue's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Monday and Sunday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Cactus Blue open on Sunday?
No, Cactus Blue is closed on Sundays.
Where is Cactus Blue located?
Cactus Blue is located at 4030 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049.
What is the phone number of Cactus Blue?
You can call Cactus Blue at (610) 814-3000.
Does Cactus Blue offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cactus Blue offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Cactus Blue?
The typical price range at Cactus Blue is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.80 to $224.56.
Does Cactus Blue take reservations?
Yes, Cactus Blue accepts reservations.
Is Cactus Blue wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Cactus Blue open late?
No, Cactus Blue usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Cactus Blue?
There are 20 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cactus Blue. Nearby options include Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), Yocco's Hot Dogs (< 0.1 mi), and The Trapp Door Gastropub (0.3 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Cactus Blue?
None within a mile. The closest is Taco Bell, 2.9 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania cost?
Based on 48 menus with 4,689 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Pennsylvania, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.50 and $16.00.
