Established in 1996 on historic Sixth Street the Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant, Grill and Margarita Bar has been serving contemporary Mexican food for over 20 years. We draw our inspiration for our cuisine from various regions in Mexico. The Iron Cactus can be found in 3 locations across Texas. Named one of the top 10 tequila bars in the country, we feature over 100 different types of tequila. With a deep passion for creating bold, unique and flavorful mexican dishes the Iron Cactus stands apart as a premier Mexican restaurant and drinking destination.
Reviews for Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar received an average rating of 4.30 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews.
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This spot has established itself as one of downtown's major upscale, yet moderately priced, restaurants. The interior is ironworks industrial, with minimal decor and large windows that encourage people-watching. There's always the rooftop… Read Full Editorial
Stuffed. Avacado. by BHaynes via Citysearch on 8/27/2010
Get the stuffed avacado. Seriously, it's delish. I went for lunch with my coworkers and didnt talk the whole time because I was stuffing my face. :) Also, their brunch on Sunday is fabulous too!
Execellent Lunch Spot! by garciap via Citysearch on 8/27/2010
Checked out the Iron Cactus this afternoon for lunch and I was really impressed. The restaurant was spotless and clean and our food and service was great! Being located in the heart of Downtown Austin, it's really difficult to park and…
Creepy Waiter by JeremeyBaxter via Citysearch on 8/3/2010
Have been here before and I really like it, which is why I thought it would be a great place to take a girl I had been on several dates with before going out. Our server,"Foster"(?) lingered around our table, even squatting down to make…
Iron Cactus by amanda r via Insider Pages on 4/15/2010
Nice place to go have some appetizers and drinks. They have a good chile relleno. The place has a lot of character and their tequila selection is impressive.
Great Guacamole and Margaritas by CPO via Citysearch on 4/14/2010
If you are looking for a great tex-mex option in downtown, the Iron Cactus will not disappoint. The gaucamole is delicous and they have more brands of tequila than you can decipher. \r
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The roof-top is a great place to hang-out and is…
Tequila by Greg40 via Citysearch on 12/7/2009
I love tequilla and read that the Iron Cactus has one of the largest tequilla selections. I think around 70 different kinds. While walking around 6th street we stopped in to try some. The bartender knew his tequillas and was able to point…
Great Karaoke Night! by Ryan Boile via Citysearch on 10/14/2009
We were seated right away last Wednesday for their new karaoke night. The service was great. They brought our margaritas and queso right away. The queso was really good. This place knows how to make a good margarita. The stage was never…
mmm mmm good by hiplady via Citysearch on 7/27/2009
My husband and I went to Iron Cactus and we recomend the place to everyone! I had the Cancun Fillet and he had Lobster Ravioli. The margeritas were soo good.
The Best Food! by ghettofabuloustx via Citysearch on 1/30/2009
Me and my boyfriend went here for dinner and absolutely loved the food! I had the Enchiladas with the Salsa Colorado and he had a Pork tenderloin dish...we both talked about how good that food was the rest of the trip! LOL...Service was…
New Years Eve by alanfeldstein via Citysearch on 1/28/2009
I left my car at home intentionally.\r
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Iron Cactus advertised that they would be open "well after midnight" (or something like that). Suddenly they turned up the lights in preparation for a 02:00 close. I started calling Yellow Cab…
Great Service, Great Food every time by solaus via Citysearch on 12/15/2008
I'm really puzzled about the negative stories I've seen. I've only visited the North Austin location, but have been there several times in the last few years and have always been very impressed with the quality and taste of the food and…
Tapas y Botanas by Ramiro C via Insider Pages on 11/26/2008
I have only been to the restaurant in downtown Austin. Honestly my first idea was just having some tequilas along with my friends, but after sitting there for a while we decided to try several signature cocktails. Well., first...Sangria…
Crooks, Theives, Dishonest Staff by hpnotiq_dime via Citysearch on 4/10/2008
I went there for a party and somehow my credit card was charged an additional $50 for a tip on a $112 check--and that was after I tipped the bartender $20 in CASH! I have been speaking with Nathan about this ERROR-giving them the benefit…
Great food and drinks! by dlsomers via Citysearch on 3/20/2008
The food here is excellent. I recommend the fajitas, they are exceptional! I also recommend the Cactus Juice, a delicious drink with a hidden kick to it. The enchiladas and their sauces are also extremely good.
Best Restaurant Experience I've Had Thus Far by andrewcharmer via Citysearch on 2/14/2008
I chose the Iron Cactus Downtown Austin location to take my date out for Valentine's Day dinner. I was a little concerned about not being able to be seated promptly since the restaurant does not take 'call-ahead'/reservations, but when I…
Terrible for Groups by austinchick79 via Citysearch on 6/1/2007
Our group of 12 called in to make a reservation and was told that it wouldn't be a problem. But, they do not take reservations, as we found out when we arrived. But, we put down our name and asked how long the wait would be. We were…
Great Atmosphere, Great Food! by coconino via Citysearch on 5/8/2007
This place is located right in the middle of all the happenings, I enjoy the rooftop dining experience a lot as you can see what's going on on the busy 6th St and who's who in the restaurant itself. The food is great, with great variety to…
Can't beat the atmosphere at this location, especially outside on the rooftop by ohyeahlach via Citysearch on 1/26/2007
Like the Oasis, you don't go to the Iron Cactus for the food. You definitely go there for the ambience though. You can hear live music playing from across the street at the blind pig, great breeze, great weather, just a perfect location.…
coconut margaritas by kpp58 via Citysearch on 11/17/2006
great for apps and drinks. the rest of the food is so-so but its a good spot to get in the pre-party meal. ambience is fantastic. plan on leslie flashing you through the glass walls that look out onto sixth.\r
Great Food and Superb Service by longhorn920 via Citysearch on 9/17/2006
Drove in from out of town and found the Iron Cactus. It was a great treat for us. We were seated promply on the roof and the food was great. The service was wonderful our waitress was a young lady named Katie who made our visit delightful.…
