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Happy Hour Specials

Austin Downtown Happy Hour Specials
We have the biggest happy hour in Texas at Iron Cactus!
Monday – Friday: 3pm – 6pm
$7.00 – Small House Margaritas
$7.00 – Chile Con Queso

 

*Available everywhere in our restaurants, for dine-in only. Happy Hour will not be available in Austin during special events, including SXSW, ACL and Formula 1.

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Holiday Catering in Austin

No need to look any further for catering for your next holiday party. Iron Cactus offers holiday catering in Austin, Texas. From sizzling fajitas to Southwest Paella and Pollo Relleno, we are sure your guests are going to be happy with what you choose. Iron Cactus provides full-service catering services or delivery only services. If you decide on full-service catering, we will provide a buffet setup, buffet table lines, a service station, and two hours of buffet service. We can also arrange for china and silverware, tent rental, bar service, linens, and cake cutting service. Iron Cactus catering services in Austin is committed to making your event a success.

Iron Cactus also has private rooms available at our downtown Austin location for holiday parties. We have both private and semi-private holiday event spaces. You can even rent the entire restaurant for a huge holiday party. Iron cactus is perfect for family holiday parties or a corporate Christmas event!

Fill out our off-site catering request form and one of our catering services experts will get back to you shortly! We are an easy choice for holiday catering in Austin. Iron Cactus is excited to help you celebrate this holiday season.

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Holiday Event Space in San Antonio

Iron Cactus has the best holiday event space in San Antonio. Located right on the River Walk, you get to enjoy the fun atmosphere while still having privacy. View the River Walk Christmas lights and boat cruises while drinking from one of the top tequila bars in the United States. There is a reason Iron Cactus has been voted Best of the River Walk for the last 6 years running!

Our private rooms have everything you need to throw the best holiday party in San Antonio. We have private and semi-private rooms. Our Cactus and Agave Rooms are private rooms with their own private bars, but can be combined into one large space. The Cactus Room seats up to 48 people and the Agave Room seats up to 72 people. When combined the room seats up to 120 people or 168 cocktail-style. The space comes with a 70″ flat screen TV with HDMI inputs, DVD player, and wireless microphone.

The upper dining is a great space for smaller holiday parties. It is semi-private and has floor to ceiling windows that look out to the patio and River Walk. The view is incredible! If you are having a huge holiday party with all your friends and family, then rent the entire restaurant! You can seat up to 500 people and there are 3 private bars. Don’t wait any longer and book your holiday event space in San Antonio today!

Downtown Austin Happy Hour

Downtown Austin Happy Hour

Looking for the best Downtown Austin happy hour? Iron Cactus is a great happy hour spot to bring your friends, family, and coworkers. We are conveniently located in downtown Austin at the corner of famous 6th Street and Trinity Street. Come enjoy discounted small house margaritas and chile con queso on weekdays. What’s a happy hour without a frozen margarita? Our house margarita is made with Torada Silver Tequila and Triple Sec. You and your friends will be fighting over who gets the last bite of the chile con queso. This cheesy goodness has hatch green chiles, pico de gallo, and roasted jalapenos. It is delicious!

Not only is the food great, but there are also great Downtown Austin views from our rooftop patio. Iron Cactus’s rooftop patio overlooks the excitement of 6th Street. Even better, the patio has misters and heaters so you can enjoy a happy hour all year long!

Iron Cactus’s Downtown Austin happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm. You can also enjoy the same happy hour at our San Antonio location on the famous River Walk! View our full lunch and dinner menu online or check out our Happy Hour and Specials.

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San Antonio Mexican Restaurant

Are you looking for a Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio to dine at with your friends and family? Come check out the lively atmosphere and incredible Mexican food at Iron Cactus. This local favorite restaurant is located on the San Antonio River Walk. You can sip a fresh squeezed lime margarita while watching the boats float by on the historic river. Not in the mood for a margarita? Iron Cactus has other delicious frozen drinks on the menu like Frosé, made with AVA Grace Rosé, and the Cactus Juice, made with Torada Silver, Everclear, Midori Melon Liqueur, and DeKuyper Blue Curaçao. View our full drink menu online to see what other refreshing drinks you can enjoy on the River Walk outdoor patio.

There are many great options on the Iron Cactus menu it’s hard to choose from! If you are a seafood lover, order our crab-stuffed jalapeños or shrimp enchiladas. Our flavorful crab-stuffed jalapeños are filled with jumbo lump crabmeat and topped with lobster cream sauce. Make sure you leave room for dessert! Enjoy a classic Mexican Restaurant dessert, Tres Leches. So, when you are craving to eat at a San Antonio Mexican Restaurant, you know the best choice is Iron Cactus.

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Private Events in Austin

Iron Cactus is the perfect place for your private events in Austin. We can handle all sorts of private events at Iron Cactus: wedding rehearsal dinners, graduation parties, corporate events, and birthday parties – you name it! We have options for private dining and semi-private dining.

There are four different event spaces at Iron Cactus to choose from for your next event. The Cactus Room is a unique space with a private room and private bar. This room can seat up to 90 people or 120 people cocktail style. If you need a room for a smaller event, the 2nd floor mezzanine is perfect for you. The space overlooks the main dining room and is semiprivate and can seat up to 40 people.

Rent the Iron Cactus rooftop patio and enjoy the 6th street atmosphere and view. The patio can be semiprivate or private whichever you prefer for your event and can seat up to 150 people or 250 people cocktail style. The tables are set with white tablecloths and black napkins. The celebration continues no matter the weather; the patio has fan-driven misters, heaters, and windscreens. 

Are you planning a huge private event? You can wow all your friends and family and rent the entire restaurant! You get to enjoy the full restaurant with private rooms and 3 private bars which is enough space to accommodate 500 guests. The delicious Mexican food, drinks, Downtown Austin atmosphere, and service make a fun event you won’t forget! Fill out our event request form online and we will get back to you shortly. Iron Cactus is excited to host your private events in Austin!

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Brunch on the River Walk

What’s better than Sunday brunch on the River Walk? Iron Cactus serves à la carte brunch from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm so no need to get up super early. Enjoy one of our delicious entrees and brunch cocktails while enjoying the views of the San Antonio River Walk. Our River Walk location and beautiful outdoor patio make Iron Cactus an amazing place for Brunch with your friends and family.

You can’t do brunch without a mimosa! You can get up to three $1 mimosa refills. What a great deal! We offer other classic brunch drinks like a Bloody Mary and Mexican Coffee. Mexican Coffee is the ultimate sweet hot drink. The perfect combination of freshly brewed coffee, Blanco Tequila, agave, cinnamon, and topped with fresh crème. Or try one of our more unique drinks like a Ginger Beer Margarita or Tequila Sunrise Mimosa. Our Ginger Beer Margarita features Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, ginger beer, and lime juice. It goes great with any Mexican dish!

Are you craving something sweet or savory for brunch on the San Antonio River Walk? The Iron Cactus brunch menu has options for both! If you want something sweet go with the Belgian waffles or pancakes. Both are served with bacon or sausage and a fresh fruit cup. If you are feeling something savory try the Mexican Eggs Benedict, Iron Omelet, or the Breakfast Relleno. Our signature iron omelet is filled with bacon, smoked brisket, red and green bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, and topped with ranchero salsa.

We can’t wait to see you at Sunday Brunch! Iron Cactus is located at 200 River Walk Suite 100, San Antonio, Tx 78205. View our full brunch menu online.

 

 

 

 

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Austin Patios for Outdoor Dining and Drinking

It’s summertime so there is nothing better than rooftop patios for outdoor dining with a margarita in hand! Iron Cactus’s Austin location has a 3rd floor rooftop patio that overlooks 6th street district and downtown skyline. You can enjoy the fun atmosphere of 6th street from afar! Our patio has a full bar and menu so you can have the full outdoor dining experience.

Iron Cactus offers over 100 premium tequilas mixed into martinis and margaritas! Try a fun summer margarita flavor perfect for outdoor drinking like the spicy watermelon, blood orange, or strawberry cactus! Iron Cactus has other amazing drink options like the Peach Mule, Longhorn Lemonade, Frosé, and Cactus Juice. The Peach Mule includes Enchanted Rock Peach Vodka, fresh lime, and Gosling’s ginger beer.

Iron Cactus redefines contemporary Mexican dining. The menu includes innovative choices like Pork Tamale Pops, Mexican Meatloaf, and Vegan Tacos. Pork Tamale Pops are an excellent appetizer choice made with moist pork, flavorful tamale masa, jalapeños, and pepper jack. It is a fun, unique twist on a classic! The Mexican Meatloaf is a new house favorite. It is served with chorizo, bacon, ranchero sauce, green chile bacon mash, and Mexican street corn. Yum! Iron Cactus has an option for your vegan friends and family. They are sure to enjoy our flavorful Vegan Tacos filled with portabella mushrooms, black beans, lettuce, fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and pico de gallo. View our lunch and dinner menu full of delicious options to enjoy on our beautiful rooftop patio!

Iron Cactus is a great choice if you are in Downtown Austin looking for unique Mexican food, great views, and a fun outdoor dining experience! We are open every day for lunch and dinner. 

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Best of the River Walk Restaurant

When visiting the San Antonio River Walk, you must go to the best of the best! Iron Cactus has been voted Best of the River Walk for the last 6 years running. We have a delicious contemporary Mexican menu, offer over 100 premium tequilas, and a beautiful patio overlooking the River Walk. Enjoy a tasty meal and cold cocktail while enjoying the views of the river, boats, and Selena bridge. It is an Instagram worthy spot!

Iron Cactus is a great spot to grab a drink and some chile con queso. There are great views from the patio and inside the restaurant! The upper dining area has floor to ceiling windows that look out to the patio and river. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the River Walk but still have a bit of privacy. You need to try one of our specialty items such as Stuffed Avocado, Pescado Del Mar, and Southwest Paella. The Stuffed Avocado features smoked chicken, blended cheeses, verde sauce, Mexican rice, and your choice of beans.

Our drink menu has an option for everyone! Choose from a variety of specialty cocktails, tequila flights, wine, and beer. Cantarito is a San Antonio cactus exclusive drink with El Jimador Reposado, fresh lime, orange, and Topo Sabores Grapefruit. It also comes in a souvenir cup! Another cactus exclusive drink is the Iron Cactus Double Barrel made with Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, Cointreau, fresh lime, and agave. These are just two of the many tasty drinks to enjoy on the patio!

Come see for yourself why Iron Cactus continues to get voted Best of the River Walk! We are open every day for lunch and dinner. Brunch is served every Sunday from 11am-2pm. Happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm.

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Mexican Food Catering in Austin

You have been tasked with an important mission. It is your responsibility to find great Mexican food catering in Austin for your office, family gathering or wedding reception and you want to make sure you make the right decision.

Just know that when you choose the Iron Cactus as your caterer, you and your event will be in great hands and considered our top priority.

You can start the process of securing Mexican food catering in Austin by answering a few questions for us. If you simply follow this link, https://ironcactus.com/austin-catering/, you see a list of services we offer, like bar and cocktail service, table and chair rental and even cake cutting service.

From there, you will see a link to our off-site catering questionnaire. There, you can let us know the particulars of your catering request that will allow us to start assembling the perfect menu for your catered occasion.

Mexican Food Catering in Austin_QuesadillasOnce we know the date, time and location of the event, along with the number of guests you expect to serve, we can work up a proposal for you to start you on the way to a successful event.

As with all things in life, the sooner you contact us in terms of logistics, the better. But regardless of your timeline, you should know that we will always do everything in our power to help make your event a smashing success.

Rest comfortably in the knowledge that the Iron Cactus has experience handling a broad range of catered events and we have worked with many of the popular venues in Austin for special events.

These relationships enhance the opportunity for us to provide you the perfect meal for your special occasion. So when you’ve decided that you need Mexican food catering in Austin, make the right choice. Choose the Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar. We can’t wait to help you!