Tableside Guacamole
Tableside Guacamole
Steak & Chicken Fajitas
Steak & Chicken Fajitas
Baja Fish Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos
Hickory-Grilled Salmon
Hickory-Grilled Salmon
Camarones a la Parrilla
Camarones a la Parrilla
Southwest Paella
Southwest Paella
Enchiladas Verdes
Enchiladas Verdes
Stuffed Pork Chop
Stuffed Pork Chop
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp
Crab-Stuffed Jalapeños
Crab-Stuffed Jalapeños
Pollo Relleno
Pollo Relleno
Tableside Guacamole
Tableside Guacamole
Steak & Chicken Fajitas
Steak & Chicken Fajitas
Baja Fish Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos
Hickory-Grilled Salmon
Hickory-Grilled Salmon
Camarones a la Parrilla
Camarones a la Parrilla
Southwest Paella
Southwest Paella
Enchiladas Verdes
Enchiladas Verdes
Stuffed Pork Chop
Stuffed Pork Chop
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp
Crab-Stuffed Jalapeños
Crab-Stuffed Jalapeños
Pollo Relleno
Pollo Relleno
AUSTIN · SAN ANTONIO · A TEXAS ORIGINAL SINCE 1996

Authentic Mexican
fusion. Real Texas spirit.

Prime locations. Sublime food. 100+ tequilas. Fresh-squeezed margaritas. Tableside guacamole. Certified Angus Beef Fajitas.

A true Texas original since 1996 — on 6th Street and the River Walk.

Sizzling Fajitas
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Three decades. A wall full of awards.

USA Today — Top 10 Tequila Bar

USA Today

Top 10 Tequila Bar

Nationwide ranking · 100+ premium tequilas

Multi-year

Taste of the River Walk — Best of the River Walk

Taste of the River Walk

Best of the River Walk

Voted by San Antonio diners

6× winner

Visit Austin — Top 15 Margaritas in Austin

Visit Austin

Top 15 Margaritas in Austin

Official Austin tourism pick

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From the Grill

Cast-iron sizzle.

Steak & chicken fajitas, hickory salmon, camarones a la parrilla — fired over open flame in pure avocado oil.

THE MARGARITA BAR

Handcrafted cocktails & 100+ tequilas

Fresh-squeezed lime, top-shelf agave, and the Iron Cactus Double Barrel built on Herradura Reposado. Pulled, shaken, and poured every night on 6th & the River Walk.

Fresh-squeezedThe Paloma
THE POUR LIST

Signature drinks

The Wrangler
The Wrangler$13

Corralejo Silver, Magdala orange liqueur, fresh lime, agave.

Z Best
Z Best$13

Pepe Z Blanco, Naranja orange liqueur, jalapeño, fresh lime, agave.

Ranch Water
Ranch Water$13

Dulce Vida Blanco, fresh lime, sparkling water.

Silver Spur
Silver Spur$13

Campo Bravo Plata, Naranja orange liqueur, fresh lime, agave.

Blood Orange
Blood Orange$13

Dulce Vida Blanco, blood orange, fresh lime, agave.

Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit$13

Lunazul Blanco, passion fruit, fresh lime, agave.

Spicy Watermelon
Spicy Watermelon$13

Silver tequila, watermelon, jalapeño, chile-lime salt

Iron Cactus Double Barrel
Iron Cactus Double Barrel$16

Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, Cointreau, fresh lime, agave

Strawberry Cactus
Strawberry Cactus$13

El Jimador Silver, Cointreau, strawberry, prickly pear purée

Paloma
Paloma$13

Corazón Blanco, fresh lime, grapefruit soda, touch of salt

El Pepino
El Pepino$13

Milagro Silver, cucumber, jalapeño, fresh lime, cilantro

Spicy Mango
Spicy Mango$13

Camarena Silver, mango, jalapeño, chile-lime salt

Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear$13

Sauza Hacienda Silver, Naranja, agave, prickly pear purée

Blueberry
Blueberry$13

Altos Plata, fresh blueberry, lemon, simple syrup

Family Owned for 30 years.

Thousands of guests across Austin and the River Walk — thousands of verified reviews on Google and Tripadvisor.

Tripadvisor
★★★★★4.0

4.0 · Tripadvisor · 900+ reviews

Google
★★★★★4.1

4.1 · Google · 12,000+ reviews

Sizzling fajitas seared in avocado oil
Tableside guacamole crafted in a stone molcajete
Baja fish tacos with citrus crema and cabbage slaw

Fajitas · Tableside Molcajete Guac · Baja Fish Tacos — all cooked in avocado & EVOO

A First for Texas Restaurants

We raised the bar.
No seed oils. Ever.

Both our Austin and San Antonio kitchens now cook exclusively with premium oils like avocado and extra virgin olive oil. No canola, soybean, corn, or other industrial seed oils.

From sizzling fajitas to handmade tortillas to fresh dressings — every bite is crafted with cleaner, more natural ingredients. You never have to sacrifice flavor for cleaner cooking.

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Seed Oils

100%

Fresh Ingredients

30yr

Texas Legacy

See the Dishes Up Close

The full lineup.

Starters, tacos, enchiladas, mains, brunch (San Antonio only) and dessert — tap any tile for the photo and details, or hit the caret to peek at the ingredients.

Starters15

Hand-mashed avocados, fresh lime, cilantro, fresh onions, jalapeño, tomato. Tailored to your spice.

Panko-crusted fresh jalapeños, bacon and jumbo lump crab, lobster cream sauce.

Crispy phyllo filled with seasoned ground sirloin, roasted corn, carrots and pepper jack.

House-melted Mexican cheeses, roasted chiles, served with Siete blue corn chips.

Moist pork and tamale masa, jalapeños and pepper jack — a fun twist on a classic, served on a stick.

Smoked brisket, roasted poblanos, caramelized onions, serrano-raspberry BBQ sauce.

Roasted chicken, black beans, caramelized onions, lime crema.

Siete blue corn tortilla chips with our Iron salsa

Grilled chicken, salsa verde, pico de gallo, cilantro, cotija

Ahi tuna, avocado, blanco tequila, pico de gallo, lime

Caramelized onions, charred tomato butter sauce, serranos, grilled flatbread

Smoked brisket, hatch green chiles, pico de gallo, roasted jalapeños.

Chile con queso topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and grilled chicken.

Chile con queso topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and grilled steak.

Chile con queso topped with guacamole, pico de gallo and grilled steak & chicken.

Soups & Salads8

Chicken, vegetables, spicy chicken stock, avocado, cheese, tortilla strips

Seasonal greens, roasted corn & tomatillo relish, cotija, tortilla strips

Seared jumbo shrimp, roasted corn & tomatillo relish, cotija, tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette

Grilled salmon, aged blue cheese, thick bacon, candied pecans, cranberries, seasonal greens, balsamic

Grilled romaine, bacon, candied pecans, grape tomatoes, feta, jalapeño-cheese croutons, cilantro aioli

Achiote chicken, slaw, pepitas, cotija, seasonal greens, citrus vinaigrette

Baby spinach, seasonal berries, citrus, Texas goat cheese, toasted almonds, citrus vinaigrette

Pepper-crusted tuna, spring mix, avocado, citrus, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, basil pesto

Tacos & Enchiladas10

Atlantic cod, seared and lightly blackened (or fried), slaw, Baja sauce, lime crema, cotija. Mexican rice and choice of beans.

Lightly blackened wild-caught gulf shrimp, slaw, Baja sauce, lime crema, cotija. Mexican rice and choice of beans.

Soft flour tacos filled with lobster, melted Monterey Jack, jalapeño and spinach in a creamy lobster sauce.

Portabella mushrooms, black beans, lettuce, fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, pico de gallo.

Roasted chicken, hatch green chiles, Monterey Jack, verde sauce. Mexican rice and choice of beans.

Smoked brisket, chocolate chipotle sauce. Mexican rice and choice of beans.

Gulf shrimp, lobster cream sauce, Monterey Jack. Cilantro-lime rice and choice of beans.

Triple cheese blend, traditional red chile sauce.

Corn tortillas filled with sautéed seasonal vegetables, topped with red & green sauce and melted cheese, served with rice and beans.

Pork carnitas, Monterey Jack, verde sauce, fried egg. Mexican rice and choice of beans.

Sandwiches & Burgers4

Texas custom-blended beef, roasted jalapeños, cheddar, cilantro aioli, toasted bun, house fries

Texas custom-blended beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, choice of cheese, toasted bun, house fries

Pepper-crusted tuna, spring mix, tomato, red onion, basil pesto, cilantro aioli, jalapeño-cheese sourdough bun, house fries

Achiote chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, bacon, pepper jack, cilantro aioli, toasted bun, house fries

From the Grill15

Sizzling platter with Mexican rice & beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, pico, guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas.

Sizzling platter with Mexican rice & beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, pico, guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas.

Sizzling platter with Mexican rice & beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, pico, guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas.

Sizzling platter with Mexican rice & beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, pico, guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas.

Sizzling platter with Mexican rice & beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, pico, guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas.

10 oz bone-in chop with three-chile cream cheese stuffing, bacon jam, green chile bacon mash and seasonal veggies.

Jumbo shrimp, jalapeño, Panela cheese and bacon — served sizzling on a cast-iron skillet. Mexican rice and choice of beans.

Jumbo shrimp, mussels, bay scallops, roasted poblanos and jalapeño Texas sausage in lobster cream over cilantro-lime rice.

Chicken breast stuffed with roasted corn, poblano, blended cheese, onions and cornbread; jalapeño cream sauce, Mexican rice and seasonal veg.

Roasted poblano stuffed with chicken, sun-dried cranberries, pepitas, pepper jack and toasted pecans; verde sauce, Mexican rice and choice of beans.

Seared Atlantic cod, gulf shrimp and bay scallops in citrus butter sauce, sautéed spinach, cilantro-lime rice.

Angus sirloin, chorizo and bacon with ranchero sauce, green chile bacon mash and Mexican street corn.

Smoked chicken and blended cheeses with verde sauce. Mexican rice and choice of beans.

Roasted corn-crab relish, citrus butter, cilantro-lime rice, seasonal vegetables.

10 oz certified Angus beef, grilled peppers & onions, avocado, green chile bacon mash, Mexican street corn.

Brunch3

Two corn tortillas, two eggs over easy with ranchero salsa. Served with fried seasoned potatoes and bacon.

Topped with whipped cream and strawberries. Served with bacon or sausage and fresh fruit cup.

Scrambled eggs, tortilla strips, pico de gallo and mixed cheese. Served with corn tortillas, refried beans and fried seasoned potatoes.

Desserts7

Traditional Mexican cake soaked in three milks, seasonal fruit and whipped cream.

Chocolate ganache, Mexican caramel, candied pecans and vanilla bean ice cream.

Key lime curd, graham crust, tequila-lime glaze, whipped crema.

Creamy dulce de leche cheesecake with caramel drizzle.

Rich Mexican chocolate mousse with cinnamon and whipped cream.

A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

Warm caramel-filled donuts dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with caramel, served with a side of chocolate dipping sauce.

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