Opuntia cacti are hardy perennial succulents ... One common way to cook nopales is on the grill. Just brush the nopales with oil, then grill them whole for about five to six minutes on each ...

The kitchen serves up a terrific steak and nopales taco. The grilled skirt steak is chopped up into blistering nubs, topped with juicy strips of grilled cactus punched up with chipotle salsa ...