Iron Cactus was a great find. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was excellent. I had the Mexican meatloaf, which was definitely not something I would normally expect at a Mexican restaurant, but it was unique and wonderful. The chorizo and ranchero sauce really made it stand out. The Mexican street corn on the side might have been even better. That stuff is seriously addicting like crack. I could have eaten a bowl of it by itself. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

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Iron Cactus sits right along the River Walk and has a pretty good-sized space. Walking in, I could immediately tell they were going for that moody, dimly lit, relaxing atmosphere. Now listen I enjoy a good mood, but this setting went a little past moody. It was DARK dark. They could definitely bump those lights up about two settings and still keep all the ambiance. lol Thankfully, the food and service needed no adjustments. Our waiter Stephen was really nice, attentive and quick throughout our visit. Thanks for taking good care of our table! We tried the paella and steak fajitas, and everything came out nice and hot. Both were enjoyable, but we also need to talk about those spicy mango and watermelon margaritas because the drinks definitely DELIVERED. Flavor was there, and so was the pour. Overall, we had a good experience. Nice River Walk location, hot and tasty food, great drinks and friendly service. Just turn those lights up enough for me to admire the meal before I eat it. read more

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The ambiance was lively, fun, and energetic, with a vibrant atmosphere that made for an enjoyable evening. We arrived late at night and were seated right away, which was a nice bonus. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and made sure to check on us throughout the meal. The drinks were definitely generous with the alcohol, which we appreciated. However, my piña colada was not quite what I expected. It had more of a milky consistency rather than the icy, blended texture I usually associate with a piña colada. As for the food, it was decent but nothing particularly memorable. I was especially looking forward to the paella, but unfortunately the rice tasted a bit sour, which was disappointing. Overall, the service and atmosphere were the highlights of the experience, while the food left some room for improvement. read more

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Great food with a slight Mexican flair. Nice drinks. Nice view of the water. Waiter got to know us. read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Our meal, including fish tacos. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Amazing restaurant with great staff and food! I stopped by for lunch on a sunday. All of the staff were incredibly kind and friendly. Our waitress, Gabby, went above and beyond. She had recommendations when we couldn't decide what to get, she was kind, and overall just a very sweet and amazing waitress. The food was phenomenal. The warm fire roasted salsa was some of the best restaurant salsa i've had in a long time. The baja fish tacos were perfectly crispy and flakey on the inside. Everything tasted fresh and was amazing quality. I can't wait to come back! read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Baja Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Nice place on the River-walk. Outside there are big umbrellas for plenty of shade. Inside is nice with views of the Riverwalk. Good service quickly arrived. For Happy Hour had freshly made Margaritas. This place is apparently known for their Tequilas. Had Brisket Queso and Ahi Ceviche to start. Both were good. Then had the Southwest Palella which was also pretty tasty. read more

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Wife and stopped in for dinner. Loved the atmosphere with a more date night feel. Service was phenomenal! The table side guacamole is hands down the best along the Riverwalk! Stop in and give it a try, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Really nice ambiance in and out; we sat inside. First just real talk, they need to deep clean because it stinks inside. I know that smell and it is deeply embedded grime. The food is ok. read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - The flank steak - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I'm from out of town and came here on many recommendations. I was sadly disappointed. We got the lobster stuffed jalapeños. 3 for $18. Not worth it. I got the pollo relleno. The flavor was really good but my chicken was very overcooked. Service and atmosphere were great! Nice that it was right in the riverwalk. Is it worth the drive?...no read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Pollo Relleno - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My date and I came here hungry looking for some good Mexican food and well unfortunately the food wasn't good especially for the price we paid. Let me just start off ... our server Rick was stellar and he made a great table side guacamole right in front of us. He was very attentive. I ordered the fajitas and they were not what I'm use to back in El Paso. The meat was so tough and not tender at all. And don't be surprised at not getting salsa because they don't bring you any and DO NOT bother on getting extra tostada chips for your guacamole because it's an extra $2 every chip bowl. We should've known better then to eat at place next to the river walk... we thought it would be great but the food was mediocre. Oh and my husbands burger was horrible it had no flavor at all. Overall we were super disappointed with the food but happy with our server. read more

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This is just a good, solid Tex-Mex restaurant on the Riverwalk...and this was our second time here! We started with this appetizer, Picadillo Purses...and we loved it! Filled solid with beef, corn and carrots, they were quite good. For our entree, I had the Shrimp Tacos and my husband had the Pollo Relleno...and we both thought our dish was quite satisfying. I also really enjoyed their Pina Colada...small, but very strong and tasty! We sat on their patio, and it was comfortable...and the service was good. I wouldn't say this is THE best Tex-Mex or Mexican foods we've had, but the foods were solid...and the ambiance was nice enough to merit at least 4 stars. read more

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This was our first time in San Antonio. This was also our first Mexican fusion restaurant that we have been to. WOW was this place cool, and fun to be at. Michael the manager was amazing and treated my wife and I like locals. Genesis, our waitress was outstanding! Both Micheal and Genesis were friendly, accommodating, and helped us select choices on their menu that were fantastic. We will be back thats for sure. Iron Cactus is a must see and if you're hungry even better. We loved it. read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Shrimp and Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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A waitress from another restaurant highly recommended this place and so glad she did! It is on the riverwalk. Great view from inside and outside. The hostess was welcoming and accommodating! Our server/ bartender was awesome and amazing! Steven provided great customer carrier. He explained how the food was prepared. He made suggestions and gave great tips so that we all were satisfied with our meals. The decor inside is warm and inviting! The food was five stars. Everything I ate and tasted was fresh and felt as if it was made with love! Would definitely come back if im in the San Antonio area! read more

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We came here on a weeknight and there was walk-in seating available. We tried quite a few different things - the guacamole, queso, cheese quesadilla, veggie fajitas, paella, and some drinks. The paella had good flavor but was a little more wet than my partner would have liked. The cheese quesadilla was also pretty good, filled with Monterey Jack cheese. The veggie fajitas were very small and not as sizzling as we would have liked. The dips were delicious - our waiter made the guacamole in front of us and the queso was in a cast iron pan so it stayed warm throughout the duration of the meal. Overall we enjoyed our food and the ambiance was nice, though there are some dishes they can work on. read more

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The food is ok!!! They chips and salsa must be ordered and charged for? WTH? Service sucks!!! You gotta wave down a person to get anything!!! This ain't cool!!! The atmosphere and feeling is ok but not fabulous!!! I'm gonna get changed an arm and leg for some crappy service!!! Oh well!! I'm hungry!! Not a recommended place!!! Chip refills are $2!!! This place is straight garbage!!! Don't go here!!! I'm surprised that don't charge to use their restrooms!!! read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - My hand is larger than the $2 serving of chips!!! The waiter told me since COVID it's been like this!!! 5 thumbsdown!!! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The service was super nice and we ate outside on a beautiful day on the riverwalk. The paella was perfect and even better the next day! They give military discount and extra discount if you show up to eat in uniform! read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Paella - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

An insanely good experience! The food at the Iron Cactus is delicious. Everything was incredibly flavorful and felt like the perfect mix of traditional and modern adaptions of Mexican food. All the food was so fresh and bursting with unique flavors. You must try the Tableside Guacamole - it was such a fun experience and was absolutely delicious. Our waitress let us know that Iron Cactus is one of the top 10 tequila bars in the US, and it sure does seem like it! With over 100 different tequilas on the menu, you are sure to find one you like. You have to grab a margarita here - they were delightful! The service here is incredible. Our waitress was super attentive, helpful, and spirited. I noticed the other tables nearby getting great service as well! There were also two mariachis going around offering to play songs for each table and they were super talented! There is both indoor and patio seating. Inside it is dark and moody. The patio has a great view of River Walk and is perfect for people watching. I definitely recommend the Iron Cactus! read more

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The food was fantastic. No seed oils used. Great flavors and variety. Service was great. We sat outside next to the riverwalk. An overall outstanding experience. read more

Situated right along the river walk with indoor and outdoor seating, we made a stop at the Iron Cactus for a delicious lunch! The host was extremely friendly and accommodating; something you don't get too often. Our waitress was also helpful when making suggestions and attentive. The table side guacamole was definitely a highlight for my family; I don't even care for guacamole and I couldn't stop eating it. We loved the view of the riverwalk from our table. My son loved the stuffed avocado; I don't think he even came for air once he dug into it. read more

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Great drinks, good food, & great service! This restaurant is located right along the Riverwalk so if you can get a table outside, do it! Also do not miss out on tableside guacamole, it was so good and worth it! Everyone enjoyed their food & we were a group from all across the US in town for a conference so that's saying something! I ordered the fajitas and i was stuffed for at least 24 hours! Their drinks were also delicious and the servers are seriously knowledgeable when it comes to the menu. They know exactly what to respond with if you don't know what to order! read more

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Sunday evening walking on the Riverwalk, we were looking for tex-mex and this was close to our hotel. Fortunately people were clearing out when we arrived so we could get seated inside. The margaritas are pretty good; we did the blood orange and prickly pear on the rocks and both were tasty. As for food, my girlfriend ordered the brisket enchiladas while I ordered a trio of appetizers (avocado/portabello fries, brisket quesadillas, pork tamale pops). The food was alright, the enchiladas are smoothered in the adobo sauce with some cheese and are filling although they needed more seasoning. The quesadillas were probably my favorite of the appetizers. The avocado/portabello fries are crispy but again, need more seasoning. And the pork tamale pops are tasty but if it wasn't for the sauces, probably wouldn't have much flavor. For the prices you pay, you're paying tourist prices for a basic tex-mex experience. But they do good margaritas and we had a good server in Eric who was attentive and helpful. We'll probably come back again but just for drinks and maybe for the tableside guac which people raved about. read more

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Chose this restaurant for a birthday date since it was on the Riverwalk. We were seated promptly, our server Jennifer could've been a lot better. Overall, had a disappointing experience. It took 20 minutes to get our drink order (bottled beer) yet the table in front of us got their 2nd round although they placed their order after us. My shrimp enchiladas were cold, cheese was hard & tortillas was stale. He had the stacked enchiladas but they didn't have any flavor, the best thing we had was the cheese and we had to pay extra for another basket of chips since they are small. Overall, just very disappointing for being on the Riverwalk. read more

iron Cactus has a great location, right on the Riverwalk. The staff are friendly and efficient. The menu is elevated Mexican, with some general items mixed in, like my wife's Grilled Ahi salad. First, we got the table-made guacamole. Always food of the gods. I had the Pollo Relleno. That and the salad were plated beautifully. The salad was very bright, fresh and tasty. My Pollo was also tasty, but a little over-sauced. It had a cream-based sauce that dominated. It was hard to taste the chicken and stuffing underneath. And the Street Corn side was the same--tasty, but over-sauced. It depends on what you like. Personally, I like a little lighter, grilled approach for Mexican food (the Pollo). The dishes looked impressive and tasted good--and the location is excellent. read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Pollo Relleno, Grilled Ahi Salad and table-made guacamole - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great spot to have good Mexican food with the beautiful setting of San Antonio's famous River walk. It usually is packed so be ready for some wait time. You can taste the freshness in the ingredients and m They use seed free oil which is a plus. The good was flavorful and service was good but bit slow. I felt that food could have had a some more spice. The drinks were definitely the best. Overall good experience and I do recommend. read more

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Great food and service at this Mexican spot right along the river walk! My margarita was tasty and paired perfectly with the food. Free chips and salsa were awesome. They served two types of salsa with great flavor. I had a cup of tortilla soup and a brisket quesadilla. The quesadilla was delicious! Tender beef with poblanos and a strawberry bbq sauce - yum!! read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Tortilla Soup -Small & Brisket Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Went on a Saturday and no wait at all. The riverwalk was busy but no issues getting in. The food was so awesome. The service could have been quicker but can't complain for a Saturday. read more

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We enjoyed our food and the ambiance of the space during the evening. The weather was nice and clear which made it even better. Our waitress was kind as well so we appreciated the service. Standouts were the Meatloaf and Stacked Pork Enchiladas! read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Stacked Pork Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We got our food by uber. I saw the reviews and still wanted to give them a shot. Absolutely delicious!!! We had the ahi tuna appetizer, lobster tacos, paella, stuffed burger, mussels, chips and salsa and a kids grilled chicken (for my dog). Hands down everything was great even the grilled chicken wasn't dry. I would absolutely recommend you give this place a try. Highly recommended!!! read more

Initially we had no idea what to eat but this place caught our attention and did not disappoint! The chips were nice and warm, guacamole was really good, and I had veggie tacos with beans. We ate all our food! It' was a beautiful day on the Riverwalk. Our server was friendly, nice and just Awesome. When I go back, I will eat there again!!! read more

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Walking up to the place was beautiful; nice location on the walk. Outdoor seating is lovely and breezy it, a bit tight in spacing though. Walking up to the host, it's a ramp so it becomes accessible for everyone. Waitress was lovely and kind, and willing to answer a bunch of questions! Pictures are our meals. Pollo Relleno was good! The chicken itself was yummy. Good sauce and filling. Shrimp Tacos were good but seemed not enough portions for the price paid. They are much more on the bare seafood taste than seasoned taste, so be aware of this as you order (not bad at all just someone's preference). Tequila-Marinated Chicken Breast was good as well. Good flavor and cooked well, with a nice selection of toppings and a side of tortillas. General opinion, yes it is a bit pricey for location, but flavor can be worth the price. Portions are smaller than a typical Mexican grill. The rice was okay, there was an awkward aftertaste that I can't explain. I definitely recommend, may be busy on a weekend, not busy for a Monday night. Riverwalk itself was also pretty empty for a Monday night! read more

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Stopped by for a Saturday night dinner while walking the Riverwalk. We had an approx 15 min wait to be seated. ATMOSPHERE: This place was PACKED, granted it was Saturday night. They have ample outdoor and indoor seating, but we still had a short wait. Despite the crowd, I was still able to have a conversation with my party without needing to yell. FOOD: We got the table side fresh guacamole to start. It was an experience seeing it assembled in front of us, and it tasted great. The ingredients are typical for guac except they added citrus too, which complemented the flavor well. We ordered the Chicken Enchiladas for our main course, which was another great choice. The cheese was melty, chicken seasoned well, and sauce flavorful. SERVICE: Even though it was busy, our waitress stopped by a few times to ask us how things were. The food did take a little long to come out, including the table side guacamole, but overall not bad considering how busy it was. PRICE/VALUE: Pretty typical price for dinner along the Riverwalk. The guacamole was just right for 2 people, and the entree size was good for one solid meal with no leftovers. I wouldn't come here for a particularly high-value meal. Overall, I really liked my experience here. I definitely recommend getting the table-side guac and the chicken enchiladas. I will be back next time I am in the area! read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We enjoyed the Iron Cactus last evening. The Chips, two Salas, and Queso went great with our Frozen and Passion Fruit Margaritas. The Beef Fajitas were very good; however, the Charro Beans tasted like plain ole pinto beans. Our daughter had Shrimp Tacos, and our son-in-law had a dish similar to Huevos Rancheros. The decor was upscale and well done. Abby gave great service and shared her local knowledge with us. This one is worth a return trip! read more

Located right on the Riverwalk, I ate here for dinner while in town for business. Not my favorite, I usually go to Lupe Tortilla when in town and it is much better. The location is everything for this place, service is a little slow and food was nothing to write home about. I got the shrimp enchiladas and the shrimp was overcooked and not quite fresh. They do have a super large tequila selection as well. Good salsa. I would maybe try one of the others like Casa Rio or make the 15 minute drive to Lupe Tortilla at Quarry market. read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Shrimp Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Poor Service. food was all very bland very sad especially for the price you pay. Ordered a Paloma and it smelled like someone dipped a dirty cigarette in water and tasted absolutely putrid. There was so many people and it was so full which isn't that big of a deal since the place was popular although I'm not quite sure why. We waited forever for our food overall it's just not worth the wait or the price save your dinner experience for a different place. read more

Food was decent, drinks were amazing along with the best view of the river. It's decent but not as spectacular as I thought it would be read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Pollo Relleno - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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DO NOT GO Waited over an hour for our food. Waiter only came by the table twice in that time. After sitting there for 45 min or so we finally asked a passing waiter if we could get some water. And maybe our food. He said he would go find out. After about 10 min he came back with refills and part of the food. The rest followed shortly. All of the food was cold. The fajitas are like 31 dollars. Wayyyyy over priced for what you get. Maybe for a kids meal it would be good. Eventually we were able to leave. Our waiter passed off our table to another waiter. Upon walking out the manager was apologizing and asked what happened. We explained and our waiter magically appeared claiming we were lying. One problem. The other waiter showed up and confirmed to the manager all of our claims were true. We did not ask for a refund. Nor was one or any kind of compensation offered. There are much better Mexican food places in San Antonio. Don't waste your time with this one. read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Fajitas for one - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I don't think there is a bad restaurant on the River Walk and Iron Cactus is no different. Beautiful atmosphere and it's right in the heart of everything. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave suggestions on her favorites which was very good. She also made the delicious Guacamole table side! The portions were very good sized as well. I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were very good but the slaw was a bit too much. It covered the entire taco. I wasn't a fan of the rice either but the beans were good and a different take on just the ordinary refried beans. Overall a great experience! read more

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Tourist trap at its finest. Voted 6 years in a row best Mexican Tex Mex? On the river walk is crazy then the eest are even worst? Everything was bland. Two salsas were very sad as if from a can. Habanero sauce wasn't even hot. Enchilada cheese were cold already coming out didn't even have that googy string. I come to San Antonio all the time never really had Tex Mex always bbq and Japanese. Wanted to show my new chef the river walk first time for him in Texas. Was a disappointment. But at least we got pinkertons and Bucee's! $16 margarita were so small and weak. 150 tequilas, maybe just focus on 15 and make it bigger and better, wtf it's Texas. I'm from California, we got even better Mexican and bigger margaritas ? You serious? read more

Iron Cactus San Antonio - Sorry chef, yes chef, my fault chef - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Absolute solid margaritas here, we stopped in for a couple rounds to celebrate National Margarita Day and escape the rain on the riverwalk. The chips and salsa were the perfect snack. We ate before, so we didn't get food but everything looked amazing that came out of the kitchen. Be warned though that they have timeshare marketers right near their entrance, so just keep walking and don't get conned into paying $50 to go to a presentation at a hotel :) read more

My wife and I came here for my Birthday dinner and it was our first time at this restaurant. It was amazing! Great service! Our waiter was fabulous, checking in and just kind in general. Enjoyed talking with him too. Down to earth and has a great heart. The manager came out and chatted with us as well and he too was very kind and great to talk to. We had the steak and chicken fajitas and Chicken enchiladas, completely on point. We also had the queso and chips. Those were to perfection. Absolutely recommend. For dessert we completely devoured the most delicious Tres Leches cake, topped with Strawberry and mint, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was such an amazing experience! Thank you for a wonderful and delicious birthday dinner! Would return again! Highly recommend! read more