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Iron Cactus Downtown Austin
606 Trinity
Austin, TX 78701
512-472-9240

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Iron Cactus Downtown (on 6th Street)
Iron Cactus Downtown Austin PatioThe Iron Cactus in downtown Austin is located in the heart of historic 6th street. The turn of the century building was remodeled in 1995 to include our famous rooftop patio and three levels of indoor seating, all with ample views overlooking Austin.

Our award-winning cuisine blends integral Mexican attributes with progressive cooking techniques to create unique and flavorful dishes. In addition to our food, we’re also recognized as one of the top ten tequila bars in the country. We feature over 80 selections of tequila from Mexico and specialize in a variety of margaritas and tequila drinks unique to Texas.

With our location, award-winning food and outstanding tequila selection, the Iron Cactus has become the number one choice for 6th street dining and the standard to which locals, tourists, university students and business professionals compare everyone else.

Dining Hours
Monday-Thursday, 11am-10:30pm
Friday, 11am-11pm
Saturday, 12pm-11pm

Happy Hours
Monday – Friday, 4pm-7pm

Camarones Pescadora: Crab-stuffed Gulf shrimp on jalapeño-pineapple sauce, with poblano rice and roasted vegetables. 

Pollo Relleno: Chicken breast stuffed with poblano chile cornbread, sautéed in a jalapeno cream sauce, on a bed of Southwestern rice.  Served with roasted vegetables. 

Mojo Cubano Pork Tenderloin:  Pan roasted with citrus Mojo sauce and sides of Navajo mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.  

Jalapeño Chicken Fried Ribeye:  Lightly dusted and battered center cut ribeye, with jalapeno cream gravy, on Navajo mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables.

Navajo Pot Roast:  Slow simmered pot roast in a cascabel vegetable gravy.  Served with Navajo mashed potatoes. 

Trinity Trio: Beef, chicken, and mushroom enchiladas rolled in corn tortillas.  Topped with tomatillo and Colorado sauces. 

Alamo Enchiladas: Shredded beef rolled in corn tortillas, topped with cheese and Colorado sauce. 

Shiner Chile Relleno:  Shiner Beer battered poblano pepper, stuffed with chicken and cheese.  Served on a bed of tomatillo and Colorado sauces.

Wild Mushroom Enchiladas:  Fresh corn tortillas rolled with wild mushrooms.  Topped with Chihuahua cheese and tomatillo-sour cream lime sauce.

Directions to Iron Cactus Downtown (on 6th Street):  Iron Cactus is located on Sixth Street on the northwest corner of Sixth & Trinity.

From IH-35: Head toward down town and exit Sixth Street. Depending on what hour you arrive, Sixth Street itself may be blocked off for cars. In any case, head west on Sixth Street until you reach Trinity.

From Mopac (Loop 1): Head toward downtown and exit Fifth Street. Take Fifth until you reach Trinity and turn left.

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