Outpost of a Texas chain with traditional & modern fare, happy hour & many tequilas.
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.
Menu
Brunch Menu | |
Brunch Menu | |
Vegetarian Omelet Vegetarian Omelet Spinach, red and green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, cheddar cheese, topped with avocado slices and verde salsa, served with fresh fruit cup and fried seasoned potatoes. |
$11.95 |
Iron Omelet Iron Omelet Bacon, smoked brisket, red and green bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, topped with ranchero salsa, served with fresh fruit cup and fried seasoned potatoes. |
$12.95 |
Breakfast Relleno Breakfast Relleno Poblano pepper stuffed with migas and smothered in queso, served with fresh fruit cup and fried seasoned potatoes. |
$12.95 |
Egg White Omelet Egg White Omelet Avocado, tomato, cilantro, served with fresh fruit cup and fried seasoned potatoes. |
$11.95 |
Mexican Eggs Benedict Mexican Eggs Benedict Two tostadas, refried beans, fried eggs, sausage, queso, cilantro, served with fresh fruit cup and fried seasoned potatoes. |
$12.95 |
Huevos Rancheros Huevos Rancheros Two corn tortillas, two eggs over easy with ranchero salsa, served with fried seasoned potatoes and bacon. |
$10.95 |
Belgian Waffle Belgian Waffle Topped with whipped cream and strawberries, served with bacon or sausage and fresh fruit cup. |
$11.95 |
Migas Migas Scrambled eggs, tortilla strips, pico de gallo, mixed cheese, served with corn tortillas, refried beans and fried seasoned potatoes. |
$10.95 |
Pancakes Pancakes Three large pancakes, served with bacon or sausage and fresh fruit cup. |
$11.95 |
Two Eggs Any Style Two Eggs Any Style Served with bacon or sausage, fried seasoned potatoes, and fresh fruit cup. |
$10.95 |
Menu | |
Tapas | |
Crab-Stuffed Jalapeños panko-crusted jalapeños, bacon, jumbo lump crab, lobster cream sauce |
$17.00 |
Lobster Tacos lobster, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, spinach, lobster cream sauce |
$19.50 |
Brisket Quesadilla roasted poblanos, caramelized onions, serrano raspberry bbq sauce |
$15.50 |
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla black beans, caramelized onions, lime crema |
$14.00 |
Pork Tamale Pops moist pork, tamale masa, jalapeños, pepper jack; a unique, fun twist on a classic |
$12.00 |
Picadillo Purses crispy phyllo, seasoned ground sirloin, roasted corn, carrots, pepper jack |
$12.00 |
Grilled Chicken Flatbread grilled chicken, salsa verde, pico de gallo, cilantro, cotija cheese |
$12.50 |
Ahi Tuna Ceviche* ahi tuna, fresh avocado, blanco tequila, pico de gallo, lime juice |
$16.00 |
Fresh Mussels caramelized onions, charred tomato butter sauce, serranos, grilled flatbread |
$16.00 |
Chile con Queso hatch green chiles, pico de gallo, roasted jalapeños |
$11.00 |
Queso Compuesto guacamole, pico de gallo, choice of grilled chicken or steak |
$14.00 |
Brisket Queso smoked brisket, hatch green chiles, pico de gallo, roasted jalapenos |
$14.00 |
Tableside Guacamole avocados, onions, peppers, tomatoes, citrus, hand-tossed tableside |
$14.50 |
Sopa y Ensaladas | |
Tortilla Soup chicken, vegetables, spicy chicken stock, avocado, cheese, tortilla strips |
$8.00 |
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Salad seared jumbo shrimp, roasted corn and tomatillo relish, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette |
$19.00 |
Hickory Salmon Salad* aged blue cheese, thick bacon, candied pecans, sun-dried cranberries, seasonal greens, balsamic vinaigrette |
$19.50 |
Grilled Romaine Salad* grilled romaine hearts, thick bacon, candied pecans, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, jalapeño-cheese croutons, cilantro aioli |
$13.00 |
Mazatlán Chicken Salad achiote-marinated chicken, slaw, pepitas, cotija cheese, seasonal greens, citrus vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
Citrus Baby Spinach Salad* baby spinach, seasonal berries, citrus segments, Texas goat cheese, toasted almonds, citrus vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
Ahi Tuna Salad* pepper-crusted tuna, spring mix, avocado, citrus, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, basil pesto |
$19.00 |
Iron Salad seasonal greens, roasted corn and tomatillo relish, cotija cheese, tortilla strips |
$7.00 |
El Bocadillo | |
Ahi Tuna Sandwich* pepper-crusted tuna, spring mix, tomato, red onion, basil pesto, cilantro aioli, toasted jalapeño-cheese sourdough bun, house fries |
$17.00 |
Stuffed Iron Burger* Texas custom-blended beef, roasted jalapeños, natural cheddar, cilantro aioli, toasted bun, house fries |
$15.00 |
Travis Burger* Texas custom-blended beef, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, choice of cheese, toasted bun, house fries |
$15.00 |
Cabo Chicken Sandwich achiote-marinated chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, crispy bacon, pepper jack, cilantro aioli, toasted bun, house fries |
$15.00 |
Tequila Grill | |
Three Chile Pork Loin* three chile demi-glace, green chile bacon mash, seasonal veg |
$22.00 |
Camarones a la Parrilla jumbo shrimp, jalapeño, panela, bacon, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$27.00 |
Pescado Veracruz atlantic cod, tomatoes, olives, green chiles, red onions, cilantro-lime rice, seasonal veg |
$24.00 |
Hickory Grilled Salmon* roasted corn-crab relish, citrus butter, cilantro-lime rice, seasonal veg |
$26.00 |
Iron Steak* 10 oz. certified angus beef®, grilled peppers and onions, fresh avocado, green chile bacon mash, Mexican street corn |
$29.00 |
Sizzling Fajitas | |
Certified Angus Beef® Skirt Steak* | $29.00 |
Tequila-Marinated Chicken Breast | $24.00 |
Combination Steak & Chicken* | $28.00 |
Herb-Grilled Vegetables | $20.00 |
Tequila Adobo-Marinated Shrimp | $30.00 |
Favoritos de la Casa | |
Pescado del Mar seared atlantic cod, wild caught gulf shrimp, bay scallops, citrus butter sauce, sauteed spinach, cilantro-lime rice |
$27.00 |
Shrimp Tacos lightly blackened, wild caught gulf shrimp, slaw, Baja sauce, lime crema, cotija cheese, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$19.50 |
Chile Relleno Rústico chicken, sun-dried cranberries, pepitas, toasted pecans, pepper jack, verde sauce, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$20.00 |
Pollo Relleno chicken breast stuffed with roasted corn, poblano peppers, blended cheeses, onions, and cornbread; jalapeño cream sauce, Mexican rice, seasonal veg |
$21.00 |
Mexican Meatloaf angus sirloin, chorizo, bacon, ranchero sauce, green chile bacon mash, Mexican street corn |
$17.00 |
Baja Fish Tacos atlantic cod, seared and lightly blackened or fried, slaw, Baja sauce, lime crema, cotija cheese, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$18.00 |
Southwest Paella jumbo shrimp, mussels, bay scallops, jalapeño Texas sausage, roasted poblanos, lobster cream, cilantro-lime rice |
$27.00 |
Stuffed Avocado smoked chicken, blended cheeses, verde sauce, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$17.00 |
Vegan Tacos portabella mushrooms, black beans, lettuce, fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, pico de gallo |
$15.00 |
Enchiladas | |
Cheese Enchiladas red chile sauce, blended cheeses, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$14.00 |
Chicken Enchiladas hatch green chiles, Monterey Jack, verde sauce, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$17.00 |
Brisket Enchiladas smoked brisket, chocolate chipotle sauce, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$18.00 |
Veggie Enchiladas charred tomato butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro-lime rice, black beans |
$15.00 |
Shrimp Enchiladas lobster cream sauce, Monterey Jack, cilantro-lime rice, choice of beans |
$20.00 |
Beverages | |
Soft drinks | $3.75 |
coffee | $3.75 |
iced tea | $3.75 |
tonic | $3.75 |
sparkling water | $3.75 |
club soda | $3.75 |
Panna | $3.75 |
all juices | $3.75 |
Iron Cactus Happy Hour | |
Happy Hour | |
Small House Margarita | $6.00 |
Chile Con Queso | $6.00 |
Dessert | |
Dessert | |
Tres Leches traditional Mexican cake, three milks, seasonal fruit, whipped cream |
$10.00 |
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake cheesecake, Mexican caramel, buñuelo crust |
$10.00 |
Mexican Chocolate Torte chocolate ganache, Mexican caramel, candied pecans, vanilla bean ice cream |
$10.00 |
Vanilla Bean Espresso Creme Brulee infused cream custard, fresh whipped cream, seasonal berries |
$9.00 |
Margarita Key Lime Tartlet our twist on this classic dessert, served with mango coulis |
$9.00 |
Mexican Chocolate Mousse Ibarra chocolate, housemade whipped cream |
$8.00 |
Smoked Horchata Hornitos Resposado, RumChata; rich and creamy |
$11.00 |
Carajillo Coffee Licor 43 and coffee, served on the rocks; sweet, with hints of citrus |
$9.00 |
Kids | |
Para Los Niños | |
Chicken Tender Strips Three crispy chicken tenders. |
$10.00 |
Grilled Chicken Half a breast of moist chicken. |
$10.00 |
Quesadilla Two flour tortillas stuffed with blended cheeses or add diced steak or chicken fajita. |
$10.00 |
Macaroni & Cheese Just like Mom makes! |
$10.00 |
Build Your Own Tacos Diced fajita meat (beef or chicken), cheese, lettuce & tomatoes, served with two tortillas. |
$10.00 |
Cheese Burger Hamburger patty on a bun with cheese. |
$10.00 |
Milk & Juice | $1.50 |
All Soft Drinks (Free refills) |
$1.00 |
Gluten Free-Ish Menu | |
Tapas | |
Chile con Queso hatch green chiles, pico de gallo, roasted jalapenos |
$11.00 |
Queso Compuesto guacamole, pico de gallo, steak |
$14.00 |
Fresh Mussels caramelized onions, charred tomato butter sauce, serranos |
$16.00 |
Ahi Tuna Ceviche ahi tuna, fresh avocado, blanco tequila, pico de gallo, lime juice |
$16.00 |
Tableside Guacamole avocados, onions, peppers, tomatoes, citrus, cilantro, hand-tossed tableside |
$14.50 |
Sopa y Ensaladas | |
Tortilla Soup chicken, vegetables, spicy chicken stock, avocado, cheese, tortilla strips |
$8.00 |
Hickory Salmon Salad aged blue cheese, thick bacon, candied pecans, sun-dried cranberries, seasonal greens, balsamic vinaigrette |
$19.50 |
Grilled Romaine Salad* grilled romaine hearts, thick bacon, candied pecans, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, jalapeño-cheese croutons, cilantro aioli |
$13.00 |
Mazatlán Chicken Salad achiote-marinated chicken, slaw, pepitas, cotija cheese, seasonal greens, citrus vinaigrette |
$16.00 |
Citrus Baby Spinach Salad* baby spinach, seasonal berries, citrus segments, Texas goat cheese, toasted almonds, citrus vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Salad seared jumbo shrimp, roasted corn and tomatillo relish, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette |
$19.00 |
Ahi Tuna Salad* pepper-crusted tuna, spring mix, avocado, citrus, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, basil pesto |
$19.00 |
Iron Salad seasonal greens, roasted corn and tomatillo relish, cotija cheese, tortilla strips |
$7.00 |
Tradicionales | |
Camarones a la Parrilla jumbo shrimp, jalapeño, Panela, bacon, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$27.00 |
Pescado Veracruz atlantic cod, tomatoes, olives, green chiles, red onions, cilantro-lime rice, seasonal veg |
$24.00 |
Hickory Grilled Salmon* roasted corn-crab relish, citrus butter, cilantro-lime rice, seasonal veg |
$26.00 |
Iron Steak* 10 oz. certified angus beef®, grilled peppers and onions, fresh avocado, green chile bacon mash, Mexican street corn |
$29.00 |
Shrimp Tacos lightly blackened, wild caught gulf shrimp, slaw, Baja sauce, lime crema, cotija cheese, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$19.50 |
Southwest Paella jumbo shrimp, mussels, bay scallops, jalapeño Texas sausage, roasted poblanos, lobster cream, cilantro-lime rice |
$27.00 |
Baja Fish Tacos atlantic cod, seared and lightly blackened or fried, slaw, Baja sauce, lime crema, cotija cheese, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$18.00 |
Vegan Tacos portabella mushrooms, black beans, lettuce, fresh avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, pico de gallo |
$15.00 |
Pescado del Mar seared atlantic cod, wild caught gulf shrimp, bay scallops, citrus butter sauce, sauteed spinach, cilantro-lime rice |
$27.00 |
Chile Relleno Rústico chicken, sun-dried cranberries, pepitas, toasted pecans, pepper jack, verde sauce, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$20.00 |
Chicken Enchiladas hatch green chiles, Monterey Jack, verde sauce, Mexican rice, choice of beans |
$16.00 |
Veggie Enchiladas charred tomato butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro-lime rice, black beans |
$15.00 |
Shrimp Enchiladas lobster cream sauce, Monterey Jack, cilantro-lime rice, choice of beans |
$20.00 |
Sizzling Fajitas | |
Certified Angus Beef® Skirt Steak* | $29.00 |
Tequila-Marinated Chicken Breast | $24.00 |
Combination Steak & Chicken* | $28.00 |
Herb-Grilled Vegetables | $20.00 |
Tequila Adobo-Marinated Shrimp | $30.00 |
El Bocadillo | |
Ahi Tuna Sandwich* pepper-crusted tuna, spring mix, tomato, red onion, basil pesto, cilantro aioli, toasted jalapeño-cheese sourdough bun, house fries |
$17.00 |
Stuffed Iron Burger* Texas custom-blended beef, roasted jalapeños, natural cheddar, cilantro aioli, toasted bun, house fries |
$15.00 |
Travis Burger* Texas custom-blended beef, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, choice of cheese, toasted bun, house fries |
$15.00 |
Cabo Chicken Sandwich achiote-marinated chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, crispy bacon, pepper jack, cilantro aioli, toasted bun, house fries |
$15.00 |
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Contact Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
Address: 606 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 472-9240
Website: https://ironcactus.com/
Hours
Wednesday | 11AM–10:30PM |
Thursday | 11AM–10:30PM |
Friday | 11AM–11PM |
Saturday | 11AM–11PM |
Sunday | 11AM–10:30PM |
Monday | 11AM–10:30PM |
Tuesday | 11AM–10:30PM |