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Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Downtown Austin, Austin
"Great good and table side guacamole."(12 Tips)
"great discount if you work on 6th Street"(10 Tips)
"The lobster taco appetizer is melt-in-your-mouth delicious."(21 Tips)
"Get the cactus juice!!"(7 Tips)
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Amazing delicious foods and drinks! Good size portions and must try the tournedos de tejas or the cornbread crusted pescado. That are by the best dishes that ive had in a while.Upvote8DownvoteUpvoted 2 weeks ago
Dallas Foodie (Danielle G.)March 13, 2012Some of the best TexMex in Austin. Get a rooftop table at sunset and order Ahi Tuna Ceviche (comes with amazing chips), lobster tacos (full of lobster sweetness), and a 100% Agave Margarita (strong).
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Dylan & MiaMay 28, 2013Some very tasty food! We got the lobster tacos and pollo flameado. Both dishes came out perfect! Our waitress Audrey, was awesome! She made us feel welcomed, and had fast accurate service!Upvote7Downvote
Perfect rooftop bar to people watch on 6th during SXSW. The queso is a great app to share and the margaritas will keep you cool on a hot day.UpvoteDownvote
Table side guacamole is great. Cocktails are very tasty. Veggie fajitas with black beans and cilantro rice is a great vegan option. Other beans and rice are not vegetarian.UpvoteDownvote
Jeffrey JamesDecember 15, 2017Staff are friendly & portions are good. Fajitas were good too. Go if you're hungry. Great spot on 6th.
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David SequeiraJune 11, 2012Stop in for lunch/dinner and some margs! House salsa is awesome! Get the queso to go with it! Chicken/Jalepeno poppers are a must! Wide tequilla selection and great menu options!Upvote2Downvote
Thomas KnüwerMarch 16, 2018Even though Iron Cactus is on 6th street it serves rather good food. Guacamole is made freshly at your table.
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Jbj PattersonAugust 25, 2017The best shrimp enchiladas I've ever tasted. The chips and salsa are great with the warm salsa. Fun friendly staff. Clean place and great environment.UpvoteDownvote
Mark BSeptember 25, 2016Decent Tex-Mex. Loved the fresh guacamole made table side and the margaritas are good. One of the fewer good sized restaurants on 6th and is a chain.UpvoteDownvote
Bruna CalheirosJanuary 2, 2015Get The Lobster Tacos. They are amazing! Also their sangria is pretty unique with a touch of cinnamon. ;)Upvote1Downvote
Jessica GoldenJuly 22, 2013Delicious salsa, amazing margaritas and the perfect rooftop deck for a night out in Austin.Upvote2Downvote
Christa CampbellJune 12, 2014This place is wonderful! Free chips and salsa. Have the salmon and fried avacado. Sit on the rooftop.
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The Most Interesting Man in the WorldFebruary 28, 2014I knew a wrestler by this same name. Sadly, when his special move, “Hug of a Thousand Needles,” proved a little too effective, he was forced to become the markedly less fearsome “Satin Willow.”Upvote68Downvote
Brooklyn UnitedMarch 6, 2012This Mexican restaurant has a great balcony upstairs, perfect for catching some sun while relaxing and watching 6th Street activity. Guacamole made table side, don't skip it!Upvote4Downvote
Tim MesserschmidtMarch 20, 2015Amazing Mexican food. You've got to try the fresh Guacamole! Liked the lobster tacos, too!
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Do512February 27, 2012May be a wait for dinner if you go on a weekend, but the amazing margaritas will make the wait feel a whole lot shorter :) Check out what's going on during SXSW here at do512.comUpvote1Downvote
Social News NetworkSeptember 29, 2013With options like Lobster Tacos and Texas Peach Margaritas accompanied by a misted rooftop 6th Street view, what else do you need in life?Upvote2Downvote
Pedro Couto e SantosMarch 22, 2015Very good margaritas, nice atmosphere despite the noise, but then again, I was there during SXSW, maybe it's quieter the rest of the year.UpvoteDownvote
SK JDecember 12, 2015Can't go wrong with crab fritter nachos and shrimp enchiladas. Flan is awesome.
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meniscuszine.comAugust 7, 2012Whitefish tacos are perfect for hot temps. thanks to a papaya salsa garnish. The restaurant’s chicken fried steak deserves a mention for its size & tasty salty batter. —WC http://bit.ly/NlI3mXUpvoteDownvote
Julia MontiMarch 11, 2016Delicious margs and tortilla soup. The salsa that comes with the table is spicy and delicious. Mix the queso and salsa.UpvoteDownvote
Brent GatewoodMarch 18, 2015Baja Fish Tacos were good, but the fish pieces were too big. Make them smaller and put in a couple. Not one big one. House Margarita was excellent. Good chips y salsa.UpvoteDownvote
Jasmine LeitzelMarch 2, 2014Strawberry cactus margarita and ahi tuna ceviche. Amazing. Right in the middle of the busiest block on 6th street. This place kicks assUpvoteDownvote
Laura DickMarch 12, 2013Service is awesome even tho its busy! Margaritas are amazing and the food was fantastic!
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Heather BarrJune 1, 2013The asparagus is delightful. Shrimp kabobs and ceviche are great too. Go with the sangria. Rooftop deck w/ Latin musicUpvote1Downvote
Tegan James / Mace BallardSeptember 6, 2011Chicken stuffed Avacado for lunch is delicious and probably one of the best burritos I've had in a long time. Eat your Mexican delights on the roof...UpvoteDownvote
MetroSeeker.comAugust 1, 2011If you're into sipping tequila, this is a great place to go. We recommend trying a tequila flight, and if you're feeling adventurous, the pomegranate margarita is to die for.Upvote3Downvote
CJ RooneyMarch 11, 2014Order the guacamole. A guy comes over with a variety of ingredients and makes the guacamole to your standards the entire time. Excellent and yummy.UpvoteDownvote- Dylan & MiaMay 28, 2013Second tip: Sit by the window or upstairs looking over 6th! 6th street is so entertaining to watch!
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Elizabeth BaranikMarch 12, 2013The lobster tacos have a great blend of flavors! Three of them come in the entree so between chips & this it's enough food!UpvoteDownvote
Cookie StreetfightersDecember 26, 2017Warm or Cold salsa? It’s hard to call it but both are served with chips and both are yummy.UpvoteDownvote
Kelly BrileyNovember 19, 2014This is the only restaurant I've been to where the gluten free menu is already on the table when you sit down. Kudos!UpvoteDownvote
Chelsea MichaelSeptember 9, 2011Best damn taco salad I've ever had. And it's worth it to get the extra kick in your drink, go for the tequila floater. Your liver won't hate you too much.UpvoteDownvote
Chris JNovember 25, 2014It's not too busy on weekdays. Good place to eat some chips and drink while passing the time.UpvoteDownvote
America GeenensApril 27, 2014The guacamole is to die for. You must try it! They make it right before your eyes!UpvoteDownvote
VA JonesJanuary 7, 2012Happy hour till 7pm includes 1/2 off apps & $3 drink specials (real margaritas w/agave, house cocktails, beers & wine!) John is a fantastic server!UpvoteDownvote
Amanda WickMarch 21, 2011A) put alcohol in your drinks, b) triple sec is not a valid margarita mixer, c) the cerviche is amazing, d) micheladas shouldn't have BBQ sauce in them, e) super sweet deck.UpvoteDownvote
MaddieAugust 12, 2015Great brunch deal but really slow service. Go for bottomless mimosas on Sunday (obviously).UpvoteDownvote
Sarah BaltaMarch 10, 2013The freshly made guacamole and mojito with extra mint is a complete combination
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Ray HartjenSeptember 12, 2015Pricey, but probably worth it. Grilled fish tacos are good, but with fries? Tamale pops - yes!UpvoteDownvote
great frozen marguritas and a fantastic guacamole - try it
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Ramzi AbdochMarch 3, 2016Cheese enchiladas, pollo verde, and table side Guac. Get the guacUpvoteDownvote
Cathie RochauApril 3, 2012Must try tres leche cake for dessert- big enough to share! Ditto on the good hand smashed guacamole, a great start.UpvoteDownvote
Trae FFebruary 15, 2016Sit out on the upstairs patio and listen to the music from the place across the streetUpvoteDownvote
Aksel Quintus-BoszJuly 23, 2017Tableside guac was yummy. The three chile pork was also delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Shana GohelDecember 30, 2012Try the Absolut Bellini Martini for a peachy twist on a martini or the El Pepino for a spicy kick.Upvote1Downvote
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Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
606 Trinity St (at E 6th St)
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Established in 1996 on historic Sixth Street the Iron Cactus...(Show more)
Open until 10:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(512) 472-9240
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Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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"The bacon wrapped shrimp and grilled chicken salad are amazing! Also highly recommend the table side guac! Everything was incredibly fresh and taste amazing!"
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