Neon Cactus

Been here a few times, as a venue it has a great selection of drinks and the music never disappoints. It should have everything going for it... until you go to the bar.

If you can see the funny side of being served by grown adults who behave like hyperactive twelve year olds at their first school disco then you'll probably be fine.

Personally, I've never been able to stomach staying for more than one drink. I have no idea what brand of cool the staff think they're lording but it certainly does nothing but irritate and bemuse me.

Leeds has far too many decent bar staff to justify clowns like this ruining the potential of this perfectly positioned and well informed bar.

Shame on you Neon Cactus.

Neon Cactus - one of Call Lane's newest additions - is a great Mexican bar that offers amazing food, cool tunes and all the tequila you could dream of. Open from 5pm through the week, 12pm on a Saturday and 3pm on a Sunday, Neon Cactus is a great place to visit for the best Mexican food in Leeds. It has a fantastic menu offering everything from tacos to fajitas available to order til late. During my visit (10pm on a Thursday night) I ordered chilli beef and chorizo nachos (which arrived on a huge plate) to share with a friend for £4.50, followed by a delicious chicken burrito with 'dirty rice' for only £5.95. Washed down with ice cold beer and a few cocktails it was the perfect end to a hard days work…their cocktail menu consists of a wide range of tequila based drinks which are carefully prepared by the lovely Neon Cactus bar staff who have an impressive knowledge of alcohol. Dare to ask for a recommendation and you may awake with a fuzzy head! Neon Cactus is a popular choice on a weekend, packed with people dancing to the best in indie/electro, supping the wide range of margaritas on offer along with the bar’s impressive collection of over 70 varieties of tequila. With two large bars (one in the basement), Neon Cactus is a great night out with a brilliant atmosphere and a wonderful place to eat when it’s more chilled out through the day.