Best Mexican Restaurants in Downtown Austin
Downtown Austin is known for several things – its changing skyline, iconic landmarks, and the bustling Sixth Street. Whether you live in town or are visiting for business or pleasure, you may find yourself looking for somewhere to eat downtown. Look no further than Iron Cactus, one of the Best Mexican Restaurants in Downtown Austin.
Iron Cactus has been a local favorite for over two decades. Join us for lunch, dinner, or even Sunday brunch. With a prime location in the heart of 6th street – you cannot miss the historic, turn of the century building. Dine inside the beautiful restaurant or on the 3rd floor rooftop patio, weather permitting. The rooftop patio has incredible views of 6th street and the downtown skyline.
The menu at Iron Cactus is the culmination of years of dedication and passion. Enjoy traditional Mexican favorites, as well as some more unique house favorites. The Mexican Meatloaf is a popular choice. Combine sirloin, chorizo and bacon and you will find yourself in comfort food heaven. This dish comes complete with green chile bacon mashed potatoes and Mexican street corn. Most important, it pairs perfectly with a hand-crafted margarita mixed with one of the 100+ tequilas offered.
If traditional classics are more your thing, try one of our sizzling fajitas! Choose from Angus beef skirt steak, tequila-marinated chicken, shrimp, and herb-grilled veggie fajitas. Your choice will be served on a sizzling hot platter with Mexican rice and beans. Enjoy with flour or corn tortillas and accompanied by shredded lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
Do not forget to complete the meal with an Original Frozen Margarita! You can even make it your own. Swirl it with strawberry, mango, peach and prickly pear and top it off with Cointreau, Magdala Orange Liqueur or Chambord!
Check out the full lunch and dinner menu. Of course there is sure to be something for everyone! The next time you find yourself on Sixth Street, stop by Iron Cactus when you are looking for Mexican restaurants in Downtown Austin. Above all, you will find it deliciously Mexican and authentically local!
Just thinking about a great meal at the Iron Cactus gets folks excited. Because when you walk in, you’ll be greeted by sights, sounds, smells and most of all tastes of amazing Mexican food Downtown Austin diners have loved for almost 25 years. Whether it’s the sizzle of steak or chicken fajitas or sight of your server hand-making table-side guacamole, an Iron Cactus dining experience will tantalize each of your senses. Why not start your experience with the taste of a cool, refreshing, sweet and sour margarita? Nothing cools the fire of jalapeños like a delicious Iron Cactus Double Barrel Margarita, made right before your eyes with Herradura Double Barrel Reposado tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and natural sweet agave syrup. Just one taste and you’ll agree that your day just got a LOT better! Follow that wonderful beverage with one of our amazing appetizers, like our brisket quesadilla or crab-stuffed jalapeños. Your mouth will be in food heaven if you start your dinner just like this!