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Downtown Austin Happy Hour

September 26, 2022

Looking for the best Downtown Austin happy hour? Iron Cactus is a great happy hour spot to bring your friends, family, and coworkers. We are conveniently located in downtown Austin at the corner of famous 6th Street and Trinity Street. Come enjoy discounted small house margaritas and chile con queso on weekdays. What’s a happy hour without a frozen margarita? Our house margarita is made with Torada Silver Tequila and Triple Sec. You and your friends will be fighting over who gets the last bite of the chile con queso. This cheesy goodness has hatch green chiles, pico de gallo, and roasted jalapenos. It is delicious!

Not only is the food great, but there are also great Downtown Austin views from our rooftop patio. Iron Cactus’s rooftop patio overlooks the excitement of 6^th Street. Even better, the patio has misters and heaters so you can enjoy a happy hour all year long!

Iron Cactus’s Downtown Austin happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm. You can also enjoy the same happy hour at our San Antonio location on the famous River Walk! View our full lunch and dinner menu online or check out our Happy Hour and Specials.

San Antonio Mexican Restaurant

September 26, 2022

Are you looking for a Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio to dine at with your friends and family? Come check out the lively atmosphere and incredible Mexican food at Iron Cactus. This local favorite restaurant is located on the San Antonio River Walk. You can sip a fresh squeezed lime margarita while watching the boats float by on the historic river. Not in the mood for a margarita? Iron Cactus has other delicious frozen drinks on the menu like Frosé, made with AVA Grace Rosé, and the Cactus Juice, made with Torada Silver, Everclear, Midori Melon Liqueur, and DeKuyper Blue Curaçao. View our full drink menu online to see what other refreshing drinks you can enjoy on the River Walk outdoor patio.

There are many great options on the Iron Cactus menu it’s hard to choose from! If you are a seafood lover, order our crab-stuffed jalapeños or shrimp enchiladas. Our flavorful crab-stuffed jalapeños are filled with jumbo lump crabmeat and topped with lobster cream sauce. Make sure you leave room for dessert! Enjoy a classic Mexican Restaurant dessert, Tres Leches. So, when you are craving to eat at a San Antonio Mexican Restaurant, you know the best choice is Iron Cactus.

Private Events in Austin

August 23, 2022

Iron Cactus is the perfect place for your private events in Austin. We can handle all sorts of private events at Iron Cactus: wedding rehearsal dinners, graduation parties, corporate events, and birthday parties – you name it! We have options for private dining and semi-private dining.

There are four different event spaces at Iron Cactus to choose from for your next event. The Cactus Room is a unique space with a private room and private bar. This room can seat up to 90 people or 120 people cocktail style. If you need a room for a smaller event, the 2^nd floor mezzanine is perfect for you. The space overlooks the main dining room and is semiprivate and can seat up to 40 people.

Rent the Iron Cactus rooftop patio and enjoy the 6^th street atmosphere and view. The patio can be semiprivate or private whichever you prefer for your event and can seat up to 150 people or 250 people cocktail style. The tables are set with white tablecloths and black napkins. The celebration continues no matter the weather; the patio has fan-driven misters, heaters, and windscreens.

Are you planning a huge private event? You can wow all your friends and family and rent the entire restaurant! You get to enjoy the full restaurant with private rooms and 3 private bars which is enough space to accommodate 500 guests. The delicious Mexican food, drinks, Downtown Austin atmosphere, and service make a fun event you won’t forget! Fill out our event request form online and we will get back to you shortly. Iron Cactus is excited to host your private events in Austin!

Brunch on the River Walk

August 23, 2022

What’s better than Sunday brunch on the River Walk? Iron Cactus serves à la carte brunch from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm so no need to get up super early. Enjoy one of our delicious entrees and brunch cocktails while enjoying the views of the San Antonio River Walk. Our River Walk location and beautiful outdoor patio make Iron Cactus an amazing place for Brunch with your friends and family.

You can’t do brunch without a mimosa! You can get up to three $1 mimosa refills. What a great deal! We offer other classic brunch drinks like a Bloody Mary and Mexican Coffee. Mexican Coffee is the ultimate sweet hot drink. The perfect combination of freshly brewed coffee, Blanco Tequila, agave, cinnamon, and topped with fresh crème. Or try one of our more unique drinks like a Ginger Beer Margarita or Tequila Sunrise Mimosa. Our Ginger Beer Margarita features Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, ginger beer, and lime juice. It goes great with any Mexican dish!

Are you craving something sweet or savory for brunch on the San Antonio River Walk? The Iron Cactus brunch menu has options for both! If you want something sweet go with the Belgian waffles or pancakes. Both are served with bacon or sausage and a fresh fruit cup. If you are feeling something savory try the Mexican Eggs Benedict, Iron Omelet, or the Breakfast Relleno. Our signature iron omelet is filled with bacon, smoked brisket, red and green bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, and topped with ranchero salsa.

We can’t wait to see you at Sunday Brunch! Iron Cactus is located at 200 River Walk Suite 100, San Antonio, Tx 78205. View our full brunch menu online.

Austin Patios for Outdoor Dining and Drinking

July 15, 2022

It’s summertime so there is nothing better than rooftop patios for outdoor dining with a margarita in hand! Iron Cactus’s Austin location has a 3^rd floor rooftop patio that overlooks 6^th street district and downtown skyline. You can enjoy the fun atmosphere of 6^th street from afar! Our patio has a full bar and menu so you can have the full outdoor dining experience.

Iron Cactus offers over 100 premium tequilas mixed into martinis and margaritas! Try a fun summer margarita flavor perfect for outdoor drinking like the spicy watermelon, blood orange, or strawberry cactus! Iron Cactus has other amazing drink options like the Peach Mule, Longhorn Lemonade, Frosé, and Cactus Juice. The Peach Mule includes Enchanted Rock Peach Vodka, fresh lime, and Gosling’s ginger beer.

Iron Cactus redefines contemporary Mexican dining. The menu includes innovative choices like Pork Tamale Pops, Mexican Meatloaf, and Vegan Tacos. Pork Tamale Pops are an excellent appetizer choice made with moist pork, flavorful tamale masa, jalapeños, and pepper jack. It is a fun, unique twist on a classic! The Mexican Meatloaf is a new house favorite. It is served with chorizo, bacon, ranchero sauce, green chile bacon mash, and Mexican street corn. Yum! Iron Cactus has an option for your vegan friends and family. They are sure to enjoy our flavorful Vegan Tacos filled with portabella mushrooms, black beans, lettuce, fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and pico de gallo. View our lunch and dinner menu full of delicious options to enjoy on our beautiful rooftop patio!

Iron Cactus is a great choice if you are in Downtown Austin looking for unique Mexican food, great views, and a fun outdoor dining experience! We are open every day for lunch and dinner.

Best of the River Walk Restaurant

July 15, 2022

When visiting the San Antonio River Walk, you must go to the best of the best! Iron Cactus has been voted Best of the River Walk for the last 6 years running. We have a delicious contemporary Mexican menu, offer over 100 premium tequilas, and a beautiful patio overlooking the River Walk. Enjoy a tasty meal and cold cocktail while enjoying the views of the river, boats, and Selena bridge. It is an Instagram worthy spot!

Iron Cactus is a great spot to grab a drink and some chile con queso. There are great views from the patio and inside the restaurant! The upper dining area has floor to ceiling windows that look out to the patio and river. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the River Walk but still have a bit of privacy. You need to try one of our specialty items such as Stuffed Avocado, Pescado Del Mar, and Southwest Paella. The Stuffed Avocado features smoked chicken, blended cheeses, verde sauce, Mexican rice, and your choice of beans.

Our drink menu has an option for everyone! Choose from a variety of specialty cocktails, tequila flights, wine, and beer. Cantarito is a San Antonio cactus exclusive drink with El Jimador Reposado, fresh lime, orange, and Topo Sabores Grapefruit. It also comes in a souvenir cup! Another cactus exclusive drink is the Iron Cactus Double Barrel made with Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, Cointreau, fresh lime, and agave. These are just two of the many tasty drinks to enjoy on the patio!

Come see for yourself why Iron Cactus continues to get voted Best of the River Walk! We are open every day for lunch and dinner. Brunch is served every Sunday from 11am-2pm. Happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm.

Mexican Food in Downtown Austin

June 15, 2022

If you are visiting or new to Austin, here are some must-do activities to do: attend a concert, go to the bars on 6^thstreet, 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 6^th 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!

Private Event Rooms in San Antonio

June 15, 2022

Looking for the perfect place to host your birthday party, corporate event, or wedding rehearsal dinner? Iron Cactus has the private event rooms in San Antonio for your next event! Iron Cactus offers 3 different, unique spaces for private and semi-private parties.

The Cactus Room and Agave Room offer a similar overall theme as the Mexican restaurant and can be used together or separately. Cactus Room seats up to 48 people and the Agave Room serves up to 72 people. These two rooms combined, serve 120 people or 168 cocktail style. These private event rooms in San Antonio include a private bar, white tablecloth and black napkins, a wireless microphone, and 70-inch flatscreen TV with HDMI inputs.

If you are looking for something more casual for your event, the upper dining area is an amazing choice. This area is semi-private and has windows that look to the patio and River Walk so you can still enjoy the lively atmosphere. The upper dining area seats up to 40 people or 70 people cocktail style.

Are these options not big enough for you? Not a problem, you can rent out the entire restaurant! This entirely private event seats up to 500 people, has 3 private bars, and includes the beautiful outdoor patio. Iron Cactus also has private rooms available in Downtown Austin. Fill out the event request form here and let’s get the celebration started at Iron Cactus!

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.