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The Iron Cactus

The Iron Cactus

Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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    Marcus D.
    "Super veggie burritos is a really good, quick and cheap meal."(3 Tips)
    Liz C.
    "Mmm, the Mexican spicy shrimp salad is tops!"(4 Tips)
    The C.
    "few beers before a SF Giants game!"(2 Tips)
    Sarah B.
    "Fair warning if you don't."(2 Tips)
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  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RApril 3, 2017
    Decent Mexican food spot, esp the fajitas plate. Honestly it's all about the spacious outdoor patio on a nice day.
  • The C.heart icon on user image
    The CreameryApril 22, 2016
    Great place for lunch/dinner and a few beers before a SF Giants game! Or stay and watch the game they have several big screen TV's and offer Happy Hour every Mon-Fri 3 pm - 5 pm
  • Sarah B.
    Sarah Bruning MeronJuly 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Good idea: back patio on a sunny Friday afternoon. Shade, terrible 80's music, beer AND wifi. Not sure what else you can ask for.
  • Mike B.
    Mike BraniganSeptember 4, 2012
    The salads are big enough to share, they will even give you an extra plate. Sitting out back is pleasant, many of the tables are in the shade
  • Raj S.
    Raj S.February 1, 2012
    Try the Chorizo Super Taco - Great spice. Fresh guacamole and sour cream. Perfect portion. Only thing I wish is that it was served hot, was somewhat lukewarm.
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    SarpSeptember 23, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Quesadillas are my favorite! Good spot for watching soccer over lunch : )
  • Wilson F.heart icon on user image
    Wilson Favre-DelerueMarch 14, 2016
    Passable food at best, and the whole order station doesn't really work well. Convenient neighbourhood joint but not much more.
  • Marcus D.heart icon on user image
    Marcus DerenciusJanuary 26, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Super veggie burritos is a really good, quick and cheap meal. Service is nice.
  • Wolfgang W.
    Great place! Burrito was awesome! Thanks for the recommendation Apple Store guy!
  • Michael M.
    Michael MaximilienJune 10, 2011
    Get the spicy Mexican Shrimp Salad... awesome combination with avocados, black beans, and great dressing. Pure pleasure with a kick.
  • Gopinath D.
    Gopinath DesamNovember 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tried the veggie burrito and it does taste really good. You sure wanna give it a try.
  • Yin L.heart icon on user image
    Yin LiNovember 8, 2017
    Get your taco fix for $1 each on Tues from 3pm to close!
  • Andrew A.
    Andrew AnderOctober 20, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Happy Hour cheap and kind of old tacos for ya, after about 3pm
  • Phillip K.
    Phillip KidwellAugust 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    A great alternative to Victors if you want to sit down for lunch and watch the Giants Win!
  • Humpfree L.
    Humpfree LowGartApril 24, 2014
    This place has a dope happy hour. Go here of you can!
  • JJ V.heart icon on user image
    JJ VenturiniJanuary 31, 2015
    Tacos, burritios & ceviche are good but pricey. Go to mission for better value & better mexican food
  • Leslie H.
    Leslie HAugust 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If you're going to eat in, make it on a nice day and head straight back to the outdoor patio.
  • John R.heart icon on user image
    John RichardsSeptember 20, 2013
    Great food and atmosphere. Big patio area.
  • Jany X.
    Jany XuJune 29, 2010
    Love the food. Service is awesome. Super delicious and affordable. Oh and grab an orchata and skip the white sangria.
  • Chipper N.
    Chipper NicodemusApril 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Mrs. said the women's bathroom doesn't lock. Have someone stand guard.
  • Bennett W W.heart icon on user image
    Bennett W WongJune 18, 2013
    Nice spot for a Taqueria across from Caltrain Station!
  • Jessica H.heart icon on user image
    Jessica HolcombJuly 3, 2014
    The food and drinks r soooo good, but the people could be nicer😉
  • Rita P.
    Rita ParadaAugust 11, 2012
    they are open late and the spicy prawns are great.
  • Team S.
    Team SlobbrAugust 26, 2015
    dog-friendly, dog friendly
  • Smoochella S.heart icon on user image
    Turn around and leave this place is disgusting! The chips were stale the Chile Verde chicken flavorless...and just gross, best thing there was the Tapatio! I feel bad for the people who work here.
  • Sarah B.
    Sarah Bruning MeronJune 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They put pineapple in the al pastor. This is fine if you like pineapple. Fair warning if you don't.
  • Scott S.
    Scott SymondsJune 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a burrito and a beer and watch a Giants game.
  • Sharda R.
    Sharda RekhaJanuary 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Ceviche is amazing, get that with Cola in a glass bottle or better yet, a Corona.
  • Jaered C.
    Jaered CroesOctober 27, 2009
    go through the bathroom hallway door and sit in the back. it's hidden and looks like a smoking area but is really an awesome eating area.
  • Jamie
    JamieMay 9, 2010
    lunch break? get a salad and red sangria and go sit in the sun on the back porch for an hour.
  • Jennifer M.
    Jennifer MMay 26, 2013
    Food was terrible! I told them I'm allergic to onions and there's still onions on my stuff. Friend is allergic to lettuce and they still put it on hers and then they tried to pick it out afterwards.
  • Chris 🍻 M.
    Chris 🍻 MakarskyApril 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    OK for a beer if you're in the area, but there are so many places with better mexican food in SF
  • Kelsey W.
    Kelsey WAugust 16, 2011
    Fair warning: the mexican spicy shrimp salad is INSANELY spicy...good, but crazy spicy.
  • Anne A.heart icon on user image
    Anne Ahola WardNovember 5, 2013
    The soup is awesome
  • Ximena V.
    Ximena VFebruary 3, 2014
    Generous tofu portions in their veggie burritos, but otherwise nothing to write home about.
  • Austin S.heart icon on user image
    Austin SpiresMay 21, 2014
    Fast easy burritos
  • Björn J.heart icon on user image
    Björn JefferyJune 21, 2012
    One guy didn't get his order at all, the food was mediocre, and a staff member threw paper at me(!) aiming for the waste basket. He looked at me as if it was my fault and didn't apologize. Game over.
  • Tom M.
    Tom MaxwellJanuary 10, 2015
    Decent quesadillas.
  • Sankar P.
    Sankar PatelMarch 10, 2010
    Amazing Mexican Joint! Diced bell pepper in the spanish rice, who would have though
  • Liz C.
    Liz C.February 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Mmm, the Mexican spicy shrimp salad is tops!
  • Dave D.heart icon on user image
    Dave DeVisserSeptember 7, 2017
    Decent Mexican for soma
  • Michael Y.
    Michael YouensMarch 11, 2011
    The green salsa is the hotter of the two.
  • Tony O.
    Tony ObregonDecember 8, 2010
    Tuesdays get you $1 tacos and $2 coronas. FTW!
  • Michael Y.
    Michael YouensMarch 11, 2011
    The deep fried pork chimichanga is DEElicious!
  • Sanji F.
    Sanji FernandoSeptember 13, 2011
    Carnitas nachos are pretty good
  • Petko M.
    Petko MinkovJanuary 4, 2012
    Mexican chicken salad is the best one.
  • Ben C.
    Ben CabangunAugust 1, 2010
    outdoor patio on a sunny SF day is great!
  • Enia T.
    Enia TitovaAugust 8, 2011
    Get 2 tacos, not 3. They're kinda giant.
  • Alexandra L.
    Alexandra LathropMay 19, 2014
    Just nothing special. The spicy on the burritos was not spicy in any way at all.
  • Alan P.
    Alan PursellAugust 24, 2010
    At happy hour, get a taco of each meat.
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