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Mexican Food Downtown Austin

March 10, 2020

There are a few things that stand out as truly “Austin,” like watching the bats fly from Town Lake, taking a dip in Barton Springs and catching a taping at Austin City Limits. And among the wonderful things considered the best bits of Austin is a little place known for its fantastic Mexican cuisine. Nestled in the heart of historic Sixth Street, you’ll find the Mexican food Downtown Austin raves about… that’s the mouthwatering dining experience you’ll enjoy at the Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar.

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!

Mexican food Downtown Austin diners have loved for almost 25 years is right here waiting for you at the Iron Cactus. Find your next world-class Mexican meal in historic Downtown Austin at 606 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701. Oh, and happy dining! All of your five senses will say thank you after a great night of food!

Restaurants with Private Rooms in Austin

February 13, 2020

There’s never a bad time to plan a party in Austin, but private dining spaces can be tough to find! Don’t get left out in the cold without a place for your private event. Take the first step toward securing the perfect dining space in town. When it comes to restaurants with private rooms in Austin, it’s tough to beat the experience at the Iron Cactus!

At the Iron Cactus, you will find spaces to accommodate parties of virtually any size. The Mezzanine level of the restaurant is the perfect size to support an intimate gathering of friends and family. The casual style of the room makes it the perfect setting for a cocktail function, and it can comfortably seat 40 guests for dining.

Perhaps you need space to accommodate a larger party, as many restaurants with private dining rooms in Austin provide. If that’s the case, consider a party in the Cactus Room. It is the perfect venue for a cocktail function that can accommodate up to 120 people. With warm décor and your own private bar, the Cactus Room is the perfect place to celebrate or hold a private event.

If you need even more space than our private dining rooms offer, you can always rent out our entire restaurant! The Iron Cactus can accommodate up to 500 guests with the best views of Sixth Street and historic Downtown Austin. Contact our private event staff today for more details on our private dining spaces. Fill out our online form with your information to get the ball rolling.

Mexican Restaurants Downtown Austin

February 13, 2020

As times change, tastes change. There’s always a rush to crown the next greatest cuisine, but there are some flavors that stand the test of time. And the biggest flavor that will never go out of favor is that of delicious Mexican dishes. So when you’re considering the many delicious offerings at the Mexican restaurants downtown Austin has to offer, make sure you choose the Iron Cactus for fine Mexican dining.

Something great about the cuisine at Iron Cactus is that you’ll always find flavors that suit all tastes and palates, whether you seek unique or comforting offerings. Want to get a taste of something other Mexican restaurants downtown Austin won’t offer? Why not order up some Picadillo Purses? Wrapped in crispy phyllo dough, you’ll find seasoned ground sirloin melded perfectly with roasted corn, carrots and pepper jack cheese. Once you pop one of these morsels in your mouth, you won’t want to stop. Or why not enjoy a perfect combination of seafood and Mexican flavors with our fresh mussels? Steamed fresh and topped with a charred tomato butter sauce and serrano peppers, this dish will dance along your tongue and leave a smile on your face.

Comfort comes in many flavors at the Iron Cactus as well. The Mexican restaurants downtown Austin has to offer would have a hard time reaching the height of comfort you’ll get from trying our delectable Mexican Meatloaf. 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 to create a meal that evokes home cooking and Mexican sensibilities at the same time. Try it and see how delicious and comforting the Iron Cactus can be! Join us for dining today at our Downtown Austin location at 606 Trinity Street, Austin, TX 78701.