About Us

Mexican restaurants in Austin & San Antonio, Texas — since 1996.

A modern Texas tradition: contemporary Mexican cuisine, a Top-10 US tequila list, and a 100% seed-oil-free kitchen across two iconic restaurants.

A Texas Original — Since 1996
Two cities · One kitchen

Two iconic corners of Texas.

Iron Cactus on 6th Street, Austin
30.2672° N · 97.7431° W

Austin

6th Street

Three stories of dining with a rooftop patio that owns the strip at golden hour — the loudest, most alive room downtown since 1996.

30

Years here

3

Floors

100+

Tequilas

606 Trinity St · Open daily

Iron Cactus on the San Antonio River Walk
29.4252° N · 98.4861° W

San Antonio

River Walk

A waterfront table on the most-walked stretch in Texas — paddleboats drifting by, string lights overhead, margaritas in the glass.

Best of Riverwalk

2,200+

Yelp reviews

On

The water

200 River Walk · Open daily

30yrs

On 6th Street

2

Locations in Central Texas

1M+

Plates served

Family

Owned since day 1

1996Doors open on 6th Street2001USA Today — Top 10 Tequila Bar in America2008River Walk location opens on the water20186× Winner — Best of the River Walk2026First Texas restaurant to go 100% seed-oil-free1996Doors open on 6th Street2001USA Today — Top 10 Tequila Bar in America2008River Walk location opens on the water20186× Winner — Best of the River Walk2026First Texas restaurant to go 100% seed-oil-free1996Doors open on 6th Street2001USA Today — Top 10 Tequila Bar in America2008River Walk location opens on the water20186× Winner — Best of the River Walk2026First Texas restaurant to go 100% seed-oil-free

As recognized by

Three decades. A wall full of awards.

USA Today — Top 10 Tequila Bar

USA Today

Top 10 Tequila Bar

Nationwide ranking · 100+ premium tequilas

Multi-year

Taste of the River Walk — Best of the River Walk

Taste of the River Walk

Best of the River Walk

Voted by San Antonio diners

6× winner

Visit Austin — Top 15 Margaritas in Austin

Visit Austin

Top 15 Margaritas in Austin

Official Austin tourism pick

Featured

JH
Brisket queso

Joe H.

Louisville, KY

Yelp
★★★★★Jun 15, 2026

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

RB
Sizzling fajitas

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

Yelp
★★★★★May 26, 2026

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

Guest photo of fajitas
JB
Pollo Relleno

J B.

Floriston, CA

Yelp
★★★★★Mar 22, 2026

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Guest photo of fish tacos
DM
Tableside guacamole

Dina M.

Florida

Yelp
★★★★★Mar 4, 2026

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Guest photo of guacamole
SP

Sara P.

Dallas, TX

Yelp
★★★★★Feb 18, 2026

The paloma is the move — fresh grapefruit, salt rim, not too sweet. Came back the next night just for another one.

Guest photo of a paloma
JH
Brisket queso

Joe H.

Louisville, KY

Yelp
★★★★★Jun 15, 2026

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

RB
Sizzling fajitas

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

Yelp
★★★★★May 26, 2026

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

Guest photo of fajitas
JB
Pollo Relleno

J B.

Floriston, CA

Yelp
★★★★★Mar 22, 2026

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Guest photo of fish tacos
DM
Tableside guacamole

Dina M.

Florida

Yelp
★★★★★Mar 4, 2026

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Guest photo of guacamole
SP

Sara P.

Dallas, TX

Yelp
★★★★★Feb 18, 2026

The paloma is the move — fresh grapefruit, salt rim, not too sweet. Came back the next night just for another one.

Guest photo of a paloma

And the rest of the shelf

  • TripAdvisor logo

    Travelers' Choice

    Winner

  • OpenTable logo

    Diners' Choice

    Awarded

  • The Austin Chronicle

    Local Coverage

    Featured

  • San Antonio Express-News

    River Walk Feature

    Featured

  • Google logo

    ★★★★★ · Highly rated

    Verified

Sizzling fajitas seared in avocado oil
Tableside guacamole crafted in a stone molcajete
Baja fish tacos with citrus crema and cabbage slaw

Fajitas · Tableside Molcajete Guac · Baja Fish Tacos — all cooked in avocado & EVOO

A First for Texas Restaurants

We raised the bar.
No seed oils. Ever.

Both our Austin and San Antonio kitchens now cook exclusively with premium oils like avocado and extra virgin olive oil. No canola, soybean, corn, or other industrial seed oils.

From sizzling fajitas to handmade tortillas to fresh dressings — every bite is crafted with cleaner, more natural ingredients. You never have to sacrifice flavor for cleaner cooking.

0

Seed Oils

100%

Fresh Ingredients

30yr

Texas Legacy

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JH
Brisket queso

Joe H.

Louisville, KY

Yelp
★★★★★Jun 15, 2026

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

RB
Sizzling fajitas

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

Yelp
★★★★★May 26, 2026

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

Guest photo of fajitas
JB
Pollo Relleno

J B.

Floriston, CA

Yelp
★★★★★Mar 22, 2026

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Guest photo of fish tacos
DM
Tableside guacamole

Dina M.

Florida

Yelp
★★★★★Mar 4, 2026

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Guest photo of guacamole
SP

Sara P.

Dallas, TX

Yelp
★★★★★Feb 18, 2026

The paloma is the move — fresh grapefruit, salt rim, not too sweet. Came back the next night just for another one.

Guest photo of a paloma
JH
Brisket queso

Joe H.

Louisville, KY

Yelp
★★★★★Jun 15, 2026

Fantastic brisket queso and the service was great even though we were here to watch the Spurs lose the finals. Seed oil free too.

RB
Sizzling fajitas

Robert B.

Cincinnati, OH

Yelp
★★★★★May 26, 2026

The atmosphere is awesome with the food being above your standard Mexican restaurant. The fajitas came out sizzling. Service was very friendly. Top choice.

Guest photo of fajitas
JB
Pollo Relleno

J B.

Floriston, CA

Yelp
★★★★★Mar 22, 2026

We had a fantastic meal here. I had the Pollo Relleno and my partner had the fish tacos. Everything was cooked perfectly and had delicious, unique flavors. Service was excellent, prices fair.

Guest photo of fish tacos
DM
Tableside guacamole

Dina M.

Florida

Yelp
★★★★★Mar 4, 2026

Great food and service! Loved the guacamole too. Lobster tacos and grilled romaine salad were a hit.

Guest photo of guacamole
SP

Sara P.

Dallas, TX

Yelp
★★★★★Feb 18, 2026

The paloma is the move — fresh grapefruit, salt rim, not too sweet. Came back the next night just for another one.

Guest photo of a paloma
Tripadvisor
★★★★★

900+ reviews

Google
★★★★★

5,000+ reviews

Yelp
★★★★★

2,200+ reviews