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Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

Name: Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar
Telephone: (210) 224-9835
Rating: 4.1

United States Texas San AntonioIron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar

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San Antonio, Texas – Iron Cactus

ValVal

My girlfriend and I recently visited Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margaritas, attracted by the great food, good location, and pleasant atmosphere. However, our experience was marred by a few disappointments. Firstly, the four Margaritas we ordered lacked the expected salt/sugar ring, which was a letdown. Additionally, our interaction with Keyla, our waitress, left much to be desired. Her demeanor was not as friendly as we would have hoped for, impacting our overall dining experience. While the establishment has its merits, it's crucial for the staff to pay attention to details and ensure a more welcoming atmosphere. Addressing these issues could elevate the overall customer satisfaction. On the other hand, the rest of our experience was overall delightful. The food was fast and exceptional, with flavors that genuinely stood out. We tried the tortilla soup and brisket enchiladas, which were both exceptional. The location is convenient, providing a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. A special moment of our visit was when I proposed to my girlfriend, adding a personal touch to our time there. The menu offered a variety of delicious options, and the dishes we tried were expertly crafted. The restaurant's location adds to its charm, and the atmosphere is vibrant and inviting. It's an excellent spot for those looking to enjoy quality Mexican cuisine in a comfortable setting. We highly recommend Iron Cactus for anyone seeking a combination of great food, a convenient location, and a wonderful atmosphere. It's a fantastic choice for a satisfying dining experience.

Jorge ArzateJorge Arzate

I have to say that this establishment was the worst experience of our entire vacation. I do not write many bad reviews as is apparent by my history but this place was supposed to be really good and we choose this spot for our Grandson's second year birthday dinner. (First things first, the food itself was delicious, well proportioned for thier price to quality and the recipes were delicious and offered in inspiring combinations, 👏 bravo to the kitchen staff!) Unfortunately this is the only positive thing I have to say about this restaurant and we will never darken their door again with our business especially not for a holiday or celebration occasion... Failure item #1 Beth our Hostess was very rude and argumentative to a point in enforcing seemingly baseless rules for our party. We had 2 young children with us that they knew we were having a birthday dinner for and would not provide a high chair or booster seating for outside tables that we originally requested. Beth also said very rudely to my wife that we could not add any chairs to existing 4 top tables outside. They had several large 8 person booths avaliable, that could have been offered to us if they had though of it before they tried, unsuccessfully to cram our party of 6 into a 4 top corner table ment obviously to seat only 4 a second hostess had to come up and suggest we use the larger table and Beth's attitude only went down hill with us from there. #2) it took almost 20 minutes for the bar to produce our first drink order after we were seated. When our drinks/cocktails arrived they were some of the smallest I've personally ever see. I would be very surprised if they were over 10oz. Total probably more like 6 oz. Without the ice. You could not taste any alcohol in them and no one at our table of 4 got even the slightest of buzz. . They were expensive to, $12 per drink. This was a sad way to start off. 3) Abby was our server and obviously new to her job which I understand that everyone has to be new at something sometime, she did however try to do her job correctly with very little apparent help from the rest of the team or the management staff. 4) It was clearly apparent that something was amiss in this restaurant between management and the wait staff as the tension of the staff in this restaurant was so palpable that you could nearly reach out and cut it with a knife. 5) Almost none of the wait staff appeared happy or enthusiastic about thier jobs. Joe one of the floor Managers passed by our table several times with a scowl apparent on his face and failed to ever even acknowledge any of us or inquire if there was any problem. 6) My step daughter had a direct interaction with Joe, This same floor Manager concerning a request for the birthday dinners desert and she procieved his attitude to be both rude, uninviting And very unaccomodating for what seemed to us to be a very reasonable request. For a table total of $250.00 for 4 adults and 2 children under 5 years old I expect way better then this. As a further side note the men's bath room was filthy and unkempt with 2 overflowing trash receptacles. Toilet paper and other wet fluids on the floor in several places It appeared to be in need of a thorough cleaning for some time, the paper towel dispenser was also empty. Don't waste your money or time here thier are many better establishments only walking distance away. I'm reasonably sure that this place had to be good at some point to have such a prestigious spot on the River walk, this time however was not today.

Scott FalcoScott Falco

I'm unsure why patrons rated this place exceptionally high. Maybe for the atmosphere or perhaps the service. It is right on the famous riverwalk itself. Read and you'll rate it yourself Eric is exceptionally knowledgeable and customer friendly. He welcomed us and educated us on their menu. Highly recommend their on the rock margarita....with a hint of jalapeno. All flavors are wonderful. Now let's talk about the food flavors and quality. This is where I've nothing to rave about. Chips and salsa complimentary. Thin chips lightly salted. Salsa, warm and cold, is tangy and quite different from the authentic Mexican salsa. This is their version of salsa. There are others that are much better tasting. Mexican meatloaf tasted more like meat pate, finely grounded beef with chorizo topped with red sauce possibly ketchup. More on the dry side. Lack flavor especially when the meat is so finely grounded. The dish came with a bowl of corn with crema sauce and mashed potato. Corn has strange tangy flavor, not my favorite. The mashed potato is nicely flavored with chorizo. Great taste on the mashed potatoes, however, not the corn! Shrimp enchilada is delish except the cilantro rice. The dish comes with 2 large grilled shrimp. The shrimp is delish and so is the enchilada with crema sauce. However, the cilantro rice is oddly flavored and the texture tasted more like Uncle Ben, fluffy and not dense or flavorful like Mexican rice. Will not eat the rice! Picadillo Purses made with phyllo dough stuffed with ground beef. Filling is delish but the strange phyllo dough is still gooey almost improperly cooked when baked/fried. When a restaurant that consider themself as a high end joint, you expect them to perform. We were the 2nd table for lunch walked in at 11 a.m, yet the restroom is littered with paper. One of the hand towel machine is empty requiring refill! Did not expect this. Overall, love the atmosphere and the service. Absolutely not coming here for the food since the flavor is less than desirable. Price is on the high end. So, save your money and try other places unless you have no where to go at the riverwalk.

You're Worth itYou're Worth it

We just finished our meal here. The wait was faster than quoted which was nice. The gentleman running the wait and host stand was very polite. I was part of a party of 9. Server was Maryssa. She was nice after an abrupt start. She seemed to have been behind at first. Once she was able to get back with drinks she was very nice. Our chili con queso took a while but it was delicious. I ordered guacamole but never got it. I asked our server to cancel it. When our food came two orders were wrong and one kids meal wasn’t there at all. The food runner was very frustrated serving it. One kids meal we did get was cooked to a crisp. It was a kids chicken tenders. Tried to cut them up but they literally snapped in pieces. One member of my group went to a manager and he said to her, “ok, what do you want?” She asked to get a new one. They did and it was better. The missing and incorrect entrees took well over 10 minutes to come. I honestly couldn’t tell if our food was sent back wrong or the kitchen messed it up. Either way, a manager never came to check on us or apologize or anything. I get that we are clearly tourists (in town for a taekwondo tournament) and they’ll never see us again but still, a simple apology would have been appreciated. Instead they all just stayed seemingly annoyed by the entrance to the kitchen. My food was fine. I had the shrimp enchiladas. There were three shrimp on top of three cheese enchiladas. The best part of my entree was the rice. I think it was a cilantro lime rice and it was delicious. I did get the blueberry margarita and thoroughly enjoyed it. Next time in San Antonio I will definitely pass on Iron Cactus.

Henry McIntireHenry McIntire

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200 River Walk Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205

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4.1

(3.3K reviews)

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Outpost of a Texas chain with traditional & modern fare, happy hour & many tequilas.

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VonnieVonnie

120

San Antonio, Texas – Iron Cactus

ValVal

My girlfriend and I recently visited Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margaritas, attracted by the great food, good location, and pleasant atmosphere. However, our experience was marred by a few disappointments. Firstly, the four Margaritas we ordered lacked the expected salt/sugar ring, which was a letdown. Additionally, our interaction with Keyla, our waitress, left much to be desired. Her demeanor was not as friendly as we would have hoped for, impacting our overall dining experience. While the establishment has its merits, it's crucial for the staff to pay attention to details and ensure a more welcoming atmosphere. Addressing these issues could elevate the overall customer satisfaction. On the other hand, the rest of our experience was overall delightful. The food was fast and exceptional, with flavors that genuinely stood out. We tried the tortilla soup and brisket enchiladas, which were both exceptional. The location is convenient, providing a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. A special moment of our visit was when I proposed to my girlfriend, adding a personal touch to our time there. The menu offered a variety of delicious options, and the dishes we tried were expertly crafted. The restaurant's location adds to its charm, and the atmosphere is vibrant and inviting. It's an excellent spot for those looking to enjoy quality Mexican cuisine in a comfortable setting. We highly recommend Iron Cactus for anyone seeking a combination of great food, a convenient location, and a wonderful atmosphere. It's a fantastic choice for a satisfying dining experience.

Jorge ArzateJorge Arzate

I have to say that this establishment was the worst experience of our entire vacation. I do not write many bad reviews as is apparent by my history but this place was supposed to be really good and we choose this spot for our Grandson's second year birthday dinner. (First things first, the food itself was delicious, well proportioned for thier price to quality and the recipes were delicious and offered in inspiring combinations, 👏 bravo to the kitchen staff!) Unfortunately this is the only positive thing I have to say about this restaurant and we will never darken their door again with our business especially not for a holiday or celebration occasion... Failure item #1 Beth our Hostess was very rude and argumentative to a point in enforcing seemingly baseless rules for our party. We had 2 young children with us that they knew we were having a birthday dinner for and would not provide a high chair or booster seating for outside tables that we originally requested. Beth also said very rudely to my wife that we could not add any chairs to existing 4 top tables outside. They had several large 8 person booths avaliable, that could have been offered to us if they had though of it before they tried, unsuccessfully to cram our party of 6 into a 4 top corner table ment obviously to seat only 4 a second hostess had to come up and suggest we use the larger table and Beth's attitude only went down hill with us from there. #2) it took almost 20 minutes for the bar to produce our first drink order after we were seated. When our drinks/cocktails arrived they were some of the smallest I've personally ever see. I would be very surprised if they were over 10oz. Total probably more like 6 oz. Without the ice. You could not taste any alcohol in them and no one at our table of 4 got even the slightest of buzz. . They were expensive to, $12 per drink. This was a sad way to start off. 3) Abby was our server and obviously new to her job which I understand that everyone has to be new at something sometime, she did however try to do her job correctly with very little apparent help from the rest of the team or the management staff. 4) It was clearly apparent that something was amiss in this restaurant between management and the wait staff as the tension of the staff in this restaurant was so palpable that you could nearly reach out and cut it with a knife. 5) Almost none of the wait staff appeared happy or enthusiastic about thier jobs. Joe one of the floor Managers passed by our table several times with a scowl apparent on his face and failed to ever even acknowledge any of us or inquire if there was any problem. 6) My step daughter had a direct interaction with Joe, This same floor Manager concerning a request for the birthday dinners desert and she procieved his attitude to be both rude, uninviting And very unaccomodating for what seemed to us to be a very reasonable request. For a table total of $250.00 for 4 adults and 2 children under 5 years old I expect way better then this. As a further side note the men's bath room was filthy and unkempt with 2 overflowing trash receptacles. Toilet paper and other wet fluids on the floor in several places It appeared to be in need of a thorough cleaning for some time, the paper towel dispenser was also empty. Don't waste your money or time here thier are many better establishments only walking distance away. I'm reasonably sure that this place had to be good at some point to have such a prestigious spot on the River walk, this time however was not today.

Scott FalcoScott Falco

I'm unsure why patrons rated this place exceptionally high. Maybe for the atmosphere or perhaps the service. It is right on the famous riverwalk itself. Read and you'll rate it yourself Eric is exceptionally knowledgeable and customer friendly. He welcomed us and educated us on their menu. Highly recommend their on the rock margarita....with a hint of jalapeno. All flavors are wonderful. Now let's talk about the food flavors and quality. This is where I've nothing to rave about. Chips and salsa complimentary. Thin chips lightly salted. Salsa, warm and cold, is tangy and quite different from the authentic Mexican salsa. This is their version of salsa. There are others that are much better tasting. Mexican meatloaf tasted more like meat pate, finely grounded beef with chorizo topped with red sauce possibly ketchup. More on the dry side. Lack flavor especially when the meat is so finely grounded. The dish came with a bowl of corn with crema sauce and mashed potato. Corn has strange tangy flavor, not my favorite. The mashed potato is nicely flavored with chorizo. Great taste on the mashed potatoes, however, not the corn! Shrimp enchilada is delish except the cilantro rice. The dish comes with 2 large grilled shrimp. The shrimp is delish and so is the enchilada with crema sauce. However, the cilantro rice is oddly flavored and the texture tasted more like Uncle Ben, fluffy and not dense or flavorful like Mexican rice. Will not eat the rice! Picadillo Purses made with phyllo dough stuffed with ground beef. Filling is delish but the strange phyllo dough is still gooey almost improperly cooked when baked/fried. When a restaurant that consider themself as a high end joint, you expect them to perform. We were the 2nd table for lunch walked in at 11 a.m, yet the restroom is littered with paper. One of the hand towel machine is empty requiring refill! Did not expect this. Overall, love the atmosphere and the service. Absolutely not coming here for the food since the flavor is less than desirable. Price is on the high end. So, save your money and try other places unless you have no where to go at the riverwalk.

You're Worth itYou're Worth it

We just finished our meal here. The wait was faster than quoted which was nice. The gentleman running the wait and host stand was very polite. I was part of a party of 9. Server was Maryssa. She was nice after an abrupt start. She seemed to have been behind at first. Once she was able to get back with drinks she was very nice. Our chili con queso took a while but it was delicious. I ordered guacamole but never got it. I asked our server to cancel it. When our food came two orders were wrong and one kids meal wasn’t there at all. The food runner was very frustrated serving it. One kids meal we did get was cooked to a crisp. It was a kids chicken tenders. Tried to cut them up but they literally snapped in pieces. One member of my group went to a manager and he said to her, “ok, what do you want?” She asked to get a new one. They did and it was better. The missing and incorrect entrees took well over 10 minutes to come. I honestly couldn’t tell if our food was sent back wrong or the kitchen messed it up. Either way, a manager never came to check on us or apologize or anything. I get that we are clearly tourists (in town for a taekwondo tournament) and they’ll never see us again but still, a simple apology would have been appreciated. Instead they all just stayed seemingly annoyed by the entrance to the kitchen. My food was fine. I had the shrimp enchiladas. There were three shrimp on top of three cheese enchiladas. The best part of my entree was the rice. I think it was a cilantro lime rice and it was delicious. I did get the blueberry margarita and thoroughly enjoyed it. Next time in San Antonio I will definitely pass on Iron Cactus.

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