Black Cactus in Avalon: “We are permanently closed”

A popular Avalon Mexican restaurant, the Black Cactus, opened at 2688 Dune Drive in 2024 but has closed its doors for good.

On Thursday, it was announced that Pure Juice in Stone Harbor was closing, leaving two fewer options on Seven Mile Island.

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Some posts on their social media sites were met with questions about them closing, so we placed a call to the restaurant and were met with a recorded message that confirmed they were closing.

Questions from Diners on Social Media

Here are some of the questions:

• Would love to come but heard you were closed??
• Are you closed for good?
• Is it true you’re closed permanently??? 😮
• Is it true that today will be your last of operations?

Black Cactus Avalon Confirms Closure

This was the message we were greeted with when we placed a call on Friday evening at about 5:30 p.m.

Official Statement on Closing

"Thank you for your patronage. We are permanently closed as of Sept 21, 2025. We hope you enjoyed your experience and have a great fall season."

No reason was given, but Avalon is losing its only Mexican-themed cuisine.

Black Cactus was located at the former Coldwell Banker Real Estate location and was situated across the street from the Pirate Island Mini Golf.

Owner and Chef Partnership Created Buzz

There was plenty of buzz when owner Ed Kennedy, a real estate developer who lives in Stone Harbor, opened the location.  He partnered with Chef Jason Cichonski, a well-known chef in Philadelphia, to develop the menu.

Black Cactus had a Liquor License that was obtained when Jack's Place closed, leaving the  Liquor License dormant and unused.