Mexican Food in Downtown Austin
If you are visiting or new to Austin, here are some must-do activities to do: attend a concert, go to the bars on 6th street, visit the Texas State Capitol, tour the University of Texas and enjoy delicious Mexican food in downtown Austin at Iron Cactus. Dine in the restaurant or on our rooftop patio. Our rooftop patio has views of 6th street and the downtown skyline.
Start off your meal with a drink and one of our appetizers. The Iron Cactus drink menu features crafted cocktails and premium tequila. There is a reason we were voted one of the top tequila bars in the United States. Order a chile con queso and tableside guacamole for the table or try one of our new appetizers. Our new appetizers are lobster tacos, crab-stuffed jalapenos, and ahi tuna ceviche. You’ll want to order everything!
There are so many tasty entrees to choose from. You can’t go wrong with one of our sizzling fajita options. We have Angus beef skirt steak, tequila-marinated chicken, shrimp, and herb-grilled veggie fajitas. House favorite entrees include stuffed avocado, vegan tacos, Mexican meatloaf, and Baja fish tacos. Make sure to leave room for dessert! Enjoy the vanilla bean expresso crème brulee with fresh whipped cream and seasonal berries or try our twist on a classic dessert: margarita key lime tartlet. Check out the full lunch and dinner menu here.
Iron Cactus Downtown Austin hours are Monday – Thursday 11 am – 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am – 11 pm, and Sunday 10 am – 10:30 pm. Come visit us for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Eat delicious Mexican food and enjoy the atmosphere of Downtown Austin at Iron Cactus!
With so many outstanding items on the menu, your mind can run wild picturing all the amazing dishes. Perhaps you find yourself craving the scrumptious Iron Cactus chicken enchiladas. If you are, it’s certainly understandable. White meat chicken is cooked low and slow with an assortment of Mexican spices until it becomes fork tender and shredded to perfection. This chicken is mixed with spicy, savory hatch green chiles then wrapped in fresh-made tortillas, coated in our delicious verde sauce, made with tomatillos, onions and peppers. Finally, the dish is topped with a blanket of Monterrey Jack cheese and served with Mexican rice and your choice of mouthwatering beans. If picturing this dish doesn’t have you reaching for your car keys and headed out the door for Mexican food near me in Austin, then nothing will!
All this culinary goodness is assembled atop a cast iron plate and brought right to you. The meat is still dancing from the heat of the grill. The aromas intoxicate your nostrils and beckon you to fill your mouth with all of these delicious flavors. But not too fast! This delectable dish is yours to enjoy, but it’s piping hot from the kitchen, so why not bask in the moment first.
