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Iron Cactus: Downtown Austin

4.1(4,054)
Mexican Restaurant

About

Iron Cactus Downtown Austin offers a vibrant Tex-Mex experience with a rooftop overlooking 6th Street, ideal for business lunches and casual client dinners. The kitchen serves fresh, flavorful dishes like tableside guacamole, Certified Angus Beef fajitas, and Baja fish tacos, all crafted with premium oils and natural ingredients.

The venue accommodates groups from 20 to 500 with reservable indoor and outdoor spaces, including a popular upstairs patio. With over 100 tequilas and fresh-squeezed margaritas, it’s a standout spot for after-work gatherings or team celebrations in the heart of downtown Austin.

Best for

  • Team dinners with tableside guacamole flair
  • Client entertaining with premium tequila flights
  • Outdoor happy hours overlooking 6th Street

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Tableside guacamole and authentic Tex-Mex fare
Food & Beverage
Tableside guacamole and authentic Tex-Mex fare
Signature tableside guacamole prepared fresh, alongside dishes like Certified Angus Beef fajitas and Baja fish tacos cooked with avocado and extra virgin olive oil. The kitchen emphasizes cleaner, natural ingredients without seed oils.
Top-10 US tequila bar with 100+ premium tequilas
Beverage Program
Top-10 US tequila bar with 100+ premium tequilas
A nationally recognized tequila bar offering over 100 premium tequilas, fresh-squeezed margaritas, mezcal flights, and signature cocktails like the Iron Cactus Double Barrel built on Herradura Reposado.
Rooftop location overlooking 6th Street
Setting
Rooftop location overlooking 6th Street
A rooftop venue on 6th Street in downtown Austin providing an elevated urban atmosphere with views of the vibrant nightlife below, including popular outdoor patio seating.

At a glance

Rated 4.1 on Google · 4,054 reviews