San Antonio Upcoming Events Archives

Join us for the San Antonio Ford Holiday River Parade

October 14, 2024

Start a new tradition this Holiday season and make plans for the San Antonio River Parade! Santa Clause and the Mrs. are back this year to kick off the holiday season along the San Antonio River Walk. This year’s theme, Toy Box Adventures, promises a whimsical and magical experience for all ages.

The Ford Holiday River Parade occurs each year on the day after Thanksgiving. Festivities kick off this year on Friday, November 29 at 6pm. This one-hour parade includes 27 beautifully illuminated floats and 5 entertainment floats. Not to mention, the over 100,000 holiday lights that brighten the River Walk when the sun goes down!

The best way to experience the River Parade is to pair it with a great dinner at Iron Cactus! Our dinner packages offer the best view and menu to accompany the sights and sounds of the parade. Tickets for adults includes appetizers, entrees and desserts – all served buffet style. Kids can dine from the standard children’s menu.

Start your meal with some chips and our famous Iron Salsa and Queso. Top off your plate with our Iron Salad made with seasonal greens, roasted corn and tomatillo relish, cotija cheese and tortilla strips.

For your main course, enjoy our sizzling fajitas made with certified Angus Beef Skirt Steak and Tequila-Marinated Chicken Breast. There will also be Cheese Enchiladas, Mexican Rice and Refried Beans to round out your meal.

Last, but not least, Indulge your sweet tooth with our Mexican Donuts for dessert! Made with house made sweet cream filling, powdered sugar and Kahlúa fudge sauce – they are not to be missed!

Don’t miss out on this fun holiday tradition – reserve your spot now for the San Antonio River Parade! We can’t wait to celebrate the holidays at the River Walk with you!

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Office Christmas Parties

September 19, 2024

It is almost that time of year! Is your office manager frantically searching online for “Office Christmas Parties”? Are you in need of the perfect venue to host your upcoming holiday party? Let Iron Cactus save the day!

With locations in San Antonio or Austin, Iron Cactus brings life to office parties with various private and semi-private dining rooms to choose from. Coupled with our contemporary Mexican food menu, there are many options for delicious food and drinks to satisfy your staff.

San Antonio

Our downtown San Antonio location has a floor to ceiling view of the River Walk and celebrates the authentic Mexican culture with the inviting vibes inside. If your office party style is more casual, consider booking your group in the Upper Dining area to celebrate with a cocktail party. Need something more private? The Cactus Room and Agave Room both have private settings and have been a top event space in the Iron Cactus family. If you need a bigger space, these two rooms can be combined with one goal in mind: party! These rooms also showcase a private bar as a unique experience to treat your trusted employees for a great year.

Austin

Our Downtown Austin location offers the best view of downtown 6th Street! The 2nd Floor Mezzanine event space is a casual setting, perfect for smaller cocktail-style events. This area is semi-private and overlooks the main dining room. If you need more privacy, The Cactus Room maintains the same industrialized nineteenth century décor as the restaurant and accommodates up to 90+ guests.

You can also reserve our 3rd floor rooftop patio for your event. Our patio includes a fully enclosed interior cocktail and bar area and access to an exterior patio. We also equipped the exterior patio with fully radiant heaters, motorized sectional shades, and wind screens—just in case Mother Nature does not cooperate with our event plans.

As you can see, Iron Cactus’ offers many catering and private event opportunities to suit your need. The next time you need to book Office Christmas Parties – look no further than Iron Cactus. We would love to share our space with your team and show you all a great time. We also have A/V capabilities to add to your experience. Our customer service team is happy to help you plan, prep and party! Get started by filling out an event request form here.

Private Dining in San Antonio

July 30, 2024

Take your event to the next level with Private Dining in San Antonio at Iron Cactus. We have experience hosting all types of events – from birthday parties to anniversary celebrations or even wedding rehearsals.

Iron Cactus offers three unique spaces suitable for private or semi-private events. Our most popular choices are the Cactus and Agave Rooms. These rooms offer the best in private dining in San Antonio! The rooms both display a similar theme as the Mexican restaurant and are available as separate or combined areas. They even each have their own private bar available!

When combined, the Cactus and Agave Rooms can seat up to 120 people for a sit-down event. If your event is a cocktail-style one, it can accommodate up to 168 people! Smaller events are also no problem. The Cactus Room is perfect for groups up to 42 people and the Agave Room will handle up to 72 people.

If you are looking for a space that is more casual, our upper dining area offers semi-private dining as well. This space offers floor to ceiling windows overlooking the patio. The space is large enough to fit up to 70 people for a cocktail-style event, and up to 40 people for a seated event.

No matter what space you choose, we have everything to meet your needs! All events include white table linens and black napkins to complement your event. Enjoy unique and flavorful dishes from our contemporary Mexican food menu. Plus, complete your meal with our premium tequilas and hand-crafted cocktails. Not to mention, our location on the River Walk provides instant ambiance with live music, river boats and San Antonio’s year-round Fiesta!

Are you ready to get started? Fill out the event request form to start the process of securing private dining in San Antonio.

San Antonio River Parade

February 23, 2024

Celebrate Fiesta San Antonio with Iron Cactus! With our prime spot on the River Walk, there’s no better place to witness the San Antonio River Parade. Enjoy the sights and sounds of decorated floats going by while dining from the special Fiesta Parade menu.

This year, Fiesta returns to San Antonio from April 18 through April 28. Fiesta has grown over the years to become a 10-day celebration with over 100 events. Enjoy music, food, sports, pageantry, exhibits and of course, parades!

The Texas Cavaliers River Parade is a popular event with over 250,00 people lining the banks to enjoy the event. Save yourself the struggle and reserve yourself a seat and a delicious meal at Iron Cactus. Reserve your spot here. You can choose from two seating options. Patio Dining includes a 2nd row seat for the parade. Main Dining includes a seat on the 1st row of the parade.

The special Fiesta Parade Menu includes Chicken and Steak Fajitas, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Chile Con Queso, Chips and Salsa. Plus – Mexican Donuts for dessert! You can also enjoy one of our premium tequilas or hand-crafted cocktails to complement your meal. Kids can order from the kids’ menu that includes a scoop of ice cream.

Make sure to mark your calendars for Fiesta this April, so you don’t miss the San Antonio River Parade! Join Iron Cactus on this occasion to celebrate Fiesta San Antonio alongside delicious food, tequila drinks, and an amazing view.