Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

1. Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

7.6
606 Trinity St (at E 6th St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 282 tips and reviews

ElisaElisa: Grab a table on the rooftop, enjoy an Austin sunset with a nice, large Cactus Juice!

Jenny Jem G.Jenny Jem George: Cactus Juice's are the bomb. It's worth the extra 50 cents for the "straw"berry flavor, but any are great! Margaritas with Everclear! Who could ask for anything more. Read more.

Arié M.Arié Moyal: Freaking awesome service Cactus Room is great for events :)

East Austin Succulents is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

2. East Austin Succulents

9.2
801 Tillery, Austin, TX
Garden Center · 5 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bennett: The best place for succulents + cactus + special soil!

Adam S.Adam Stallman: I’m fairly certain that if there is a species of cactus or succulent that exists they probably have it here. All sorts of colors. Make sure you have some time to check everything out. Very cool place!

Jackie M.Jackie Mann: Such a gorgeous nursery and huge! I could spend forever here.

Sweet Caroline's Snow Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

3. Sweet Caroline's Snow Shack

8.3
13497 N Highway 183 (Anderson Mill), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Northwest Austin · 2 tips and reviews

JT C.JT Creasy: I love this place!!! Best snow cones in the world!!!! Cactus Juice fo life!!!!!

Michael I.Michael Irwin: Hawaiian Wedding is where its at.

Cactus Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

4. Cactus Cafe

8.5
2247 Guadalupe Street (at 24th), Austin, TX
Music Venue · University of Texas-Austin · 17 tips and reviews

Visit AustinVisit Austin: The Cactus Cafe is one of Austin's great acoustic music traditions. The Cactus has acquires a national reputation, showcasing top local, regional, national and international acoustic music acts.

Kyle E.Kyle Elrod: The acoustics and vibe in this place are absolutely perfect for a small concert.

Rolling StoneRolling Stone: Operated by the University of Texas, this taste-making venue opened in 1979 and has featured performances by Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Townes Van Zandt, and Lucinda Williams.

El Tacorrido is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

5. El Tacorrido

7.8
9320 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · North Austin · 13 tips and reviews

Anna M.Anna Morgan: Cactus, egg and cheese tacos!

Evan G.Evan Gainder: The food is very good and the green sauce is great. But they back up pretty quickly so be patient, the wait is worth it.

Ruben A.Ruben Alvarado: Tacos are pretty "meh" until you douse em with their amazing guacamole green sauce!!

Papalote Taco House is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

6. Papalote Taco House

8.3
2803 S Lamar Blvd (at Barton Skwy), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · South Lamar · 58 tips and reviews

Marc C.Marc Chirico: You really can't go wrong here. Breakfast is slammin, I recommend their Chorizo. Try getting some of the more off-beat toppings like cactus and pickled onions. Puerco en Pipian is the best!

Clay N.Clay Narramore: Best tacos! Vegetarian friendly. 👍

Aaron O.Aaron Ortega: Just eat anything

Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

7. Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe

7.3
5001 E Ben White Blvd (Chapman Ln), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Dori L.Dori Lacamu: The Cactus Pryor and chicken taco salad were delicious! Great service and atmosphere.

Leeza T.Leeza Torres: Bring salt it has no flavor

Elisa F.Elisa Farrell: Get the cowgirl queso OMG so amazing!

Papa Joe's Tex-Mex is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

8. Papa Joe's Tex-Mex

8.1
917 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702, Austin, TX
Tex-Mex Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Mary H.Mary Hdz: Pork chop Bfast, all American Bfast or chalupa plates-Delicioso. Awesome cubed potatoes, beans&rice, thick/hearty sausage&porkChop. Hole in the corner but Loved the homie eating@my mom's kinda feeling

Jean CarlosJean Carlos: Excellent food. I really love it here because they will make anything even if it's not on the menu. Great quality and service. Amazing atmosphere.

Manuel Z.Manuel Zapata: Good food! Good Price! In da thick of the Eastside ! No te awitas!

Mr. Natural is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

9. Mr. Natural

8.7
1901 E Cesar Chavez St (at Chicon St), Austin, TX
Health Food Store · 35 tips and reviews

Dee-Dee S.Dee-Dee Stolhand: Great breakfast tacos! Potato, egg & veggie chorizo!

GOODGOOD: Delicious Mexican vegan and vegetarian specials and desserts, including a vegan tres leches cake. It tastes good and is good for you.

Marisa R.Marisa Renteria: Carrot Pineaple Muffins good!

Capital Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

10. Capital Taco

7.8
1817 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Food Truck · Bouldin Creek · 3 tips and reviews

Gabriela G.Gabriela Garcia: Best lunch special plate ever !!

Monica V.Monica Vela: Fish tacos are awesome 👌

Rachel S.Rachel Sánchez: Barbacoa tacos are delicious.

Taqueria Los Jalicienses is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

11. Taqueria Los Jalicienses

8.0
6903 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Highland · 11 tips and reviews

Catie O.Catie Ormsby: Fantastic breakfast tacos! Good chorizo, great sausage. Two filled me up.

Jose M.Jose Montenegro: Good heart warming Mexican food. Really like the migas

Isaac B. S.Isaac B. Sanchez: Very good breakfast.

El Tacorrido is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

12. El Tacorrido

8.4
2316 S 1st St (at W Oltorf St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 61 tips and reviews

Jair G.Jair Garcia: Delicious and adorable! And they have menudo!

Haley M.Haley McMichael: You must get the equinox. Horchata + espresso = perfection.

Meagan ♑.Meagan ♑: Barbacoa is a must!

Hecho en Mexico is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

13. Hecho en Mexico

7.9
6001 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Oak Hill · 38 tips and reviews

mmariemmarie: Get the Flautas. Chicken and cheese goodness. Or shrimp and fish ceviche with a side of guac. Always greeted with a warm welcome by the owners. They genuinely care about their guests.

Scott C.Scott Cross: Outstanding food. Get a margarita and try the mole

Rodrigo M.Rodrigo Moreno: The queso flameado is great with chorizo!! Great happy hour!:)

El Alma Cafe y Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

14. El Alma Cafe y Cantina

8.6
1025 Barton Springs Rd (at Dawson Rd.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 97 tips and reviews

Brea S.Brea Simpson: Margaritas, happy hour, elote! Such a great place.

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: Love the folk art-festooned interior, but the rooftop patio with Downtown view can’t be beat. Try the tangy guacamole al chipotle, served with a smoky chipotle crema and crunchy sunflower seeds. Read more.

April T.April Thompson: Happy Hour M-F from 3-7

Texas Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cactus in Austin.

15. Texas Bar and Grill

7.4
14611 N MO Pac Expy (Merrilltown Dr.), Austin, TX
Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Nathan W.Nathan Whiteaker: 1 free pool winners table every day. $3.50 regular price wells, cheaper beer, free darts, pretty expensive menu though, good live music weekends, open mic night Thursdays, comedy night Sundays.

ArielleArielle: Get the reuben, it's off the hook!

David M.David Mccormick: Tuesday Night Karaoke~ quite a few good singers