I arrived late in Austin to meet up with Keith who had already been in town a couple days for a work conference. I dropped off my bags at the hotel and we immediately walked over to the Iron Cactus for a late dinner. All I was craving was a margarita and some nachos, and Iron Cactus delivered. The place was fairly large and the service incredibly friendly. We were checked on by not one but two different managers to ensure that everything was to our liking.
The Chicken Fajita Nachos that I ordered were not extraordinary but satisfied my craving. It was an appetizer portion of crispy tostadas topped with grilled chicken, refried beans and blended cheese. They were served with a small dollop of guacamole and sour cream, along with sliced jalapeños and pico de gallo. Keith ordered a heartier meal of Stacked Pork Enchiladas. These pork carnitas were stacked on red corn tortillas and layered with Hatch green chiles, rajas, and Monterrey jack cheese. They were topped with homemade verde sauce and an over easy egg and served with a side of Mexican rice and creamy refried beans. His dish was different and overall our meal was tasty. Iron Cactus is great for groups and a gave us a great introduction to the casual Tex-Mex fare of Austin.
Total Rating: 3.73
Food: 3.5, Price: 4, Service: 4, Ambience: 3.5, Accessibility: 5
What I ate:
Chicken Fajita Nachos
crispy tostadas topped with grilled chicken, refried
beans and blended cheese.
Served with guacamole, sour cream, sliced
jalapeños and pico de gallo.
Plus Keith ate:
Stacked Pork Enchiladas
pork carnitas stacked on red corn tortillas
and layered with Hatch green chiles,
rajas, and Monterrey jack cheese.
Topped with homemade verde sauce and an over easy egg.
Topped with homemade verde sauce and an over easy egg.
Served with Mexican rice
and choice of beans.
