Austin’s Favorite Cocktail Bars

Austin is home for live music, college football, Mexican food and of course, Austin Cocktail Bars! Located in the heart of Downtown Austin on historic 6th Street, Iron Cactus is the perfect place to start your night out on the town. A local favorite for over two decades, Iron Cactus is known for its contemporary Mexican cuisine, as well as its premium tequilas and hand-crafted cocktails.

There is truly something for everyone at Iron Cactus! Enjoy one of over twenty delicious tequila cocktails – including the exclusive Cactus Double Barrel Margarita or the popular Strawberry Cactus cocktail. You can even upgrade select drinks on the menu into a Mexican Martini if that is more you speed! No matter what you choose, we guarantee a good time at Iron Cactus.

Looking for something a bit more special? The drink menu offers over 100 premium tequilas to taste – from silver, to reposado to añejo, mezcal and even cristalino! If you are unsure where to start, try a tequila flight! Each tequila flight comes with three 1 oz. glasses of Blanco, Reposado and Añejo Tequilas.

Once you find your favorite tequila – make it into a margarita! For only an additional $2.50 – you can create a margarita from any tequila on the menu, complete with your choice of Naranja Orange Liqueur, Gran Gala, or Cointreau. Not a tequila fan? Try one of our hand-crafted Signature Cocktails made with vodka, bourbon, rum and more.

The next time you are Downtown and looking for the best of Austin Cocktail Bars – stop by the Iron Cactus! Enjoy Happy Hour deals on weekdays from 3PM-6PM and the bar is even open every day until midnight! Come see why the Iron Cactus stands apart as the premier Mexican restaurant and drinking destination in Austin!