Rooftop Restaurant & Bar on 6th Street
Downtown Austin's tequila rooftop.
Open-air dining on the top floor of our three-story restaurant at 606 Trinity Street.
A rooftop above 6th Street
The Iron Cactus rooftop sits on the top floor of our three-story building at 606 Trinity Street. It is an open-air place to eat and drink above 6th Street, with string lights after dark and views across downtown Austin. The floors below have their own character: a street-level bar and cantina beside the tequila wall and a quieter middle-floor dining room with space for long tables. Learn more about the full downtown Austin restaurant.
Iron Cactus has served downtown Austin since 1996. At street level, the cantina carries the energy of 6th Street; the middle floor offers a quieter dining room; and the rooftop caps the building with open-air tables. That gives guests a choice of setting while keeping the same kitchen and bar menu at one address on the corner of 6th and Trinity.
Rooftop bar: margaritas and 100+ tequilas
The bar pours more than 100 tequilas and mezcals across blanco, reposado, añejo and extra añejo. Margaritas start with fresh lime and agave, whether you choose the 100% El Agave, Skinny, Blood Orange, Spicy Mango or Prickly Pear. Tequila flights include three one-ounce pours — blanco, reposado and añejo. Explore the full tequila and drinks menu.
What to eat on the rooftop
Start with Tableside Guacamole, hand-mashed with avocado, fresh lime, cilantro, onion, jalapeño and tomato, with the spice tailored to your table. From the grill, Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Veggie and Combo Shrimp & Chicken Fajitas arrive on a sizzling platter with rice, beans, warm tortillas and the traditional accompaniments. The kitchen is seed-oil free and uses avocado oil. See the complete lunch and dinner menu.
Other menu options include Brisket Enchiladas, Shrimp Enchiladas, Vegan Tacos and the Stuffed Iron Burger. The rooftop serves the same lunch and dinner menu as the restaurant, so a table can move from guacamole and cocktails to fajitas, tacos, enchiladas or plates from the grill without changing floors.
Reservations, weather and getting a rooftop table
Rooftop seating is open-air and depends on the weather. Request it when you make a reservation; reservations are recommended, especially Friday and Saturday nights. Hours are Monday through Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am–11pm, and Sunday 11am–10pm. Call (512) 472-9240 to talk through where to sit. Valet is available Thursday through Saturday from 4:30pm at 500 San Jacinto, between 5th and 6th.
Walk-ins are welcome at the street-level bar and cantina. When rooftop weather does not cooperate, the middle-floor dining room provides an indoor option in the same building.
Private rooftop events
For private events, the string-lit rooftop hosts up to 120 seated guests or 250 reception-style. Its interior cocktail area is climate controlled and has four flat screens. The rooftop is the most-requested Austin space for holiday parties and weddings; larger plans can expand across the three-story restaurant. Capacities, room details and the inquiry form are on the page for Austin private events.
Austin rooftop — common questions
Does Iron Cactus have a rooftop in downtown Austin?
Yes. The rooftop is the open-air top floor of our three-story restaurant at 606 Trinity Street, above 6th Street in downtown Austin.
Can I reserve a rooftop table?
Yes — request the rooftop when you reserve. Reservations are recommended, especially Friday and Saturday nights, and rooftop seating depends on the weather.
Is the rooftop open when it rains or in winter?
The rooftop is open-air, so seating depends on the weather. The restaurant also has a quieter middle-floor dining room and a street-level bar and cantina.
Can I book the rooftop for a private event?
Yes. The rooftop can host up to 120 seated guests or 250 reception-style and includes a climate-controlled interior cocktail area with four flat screens.