Cactus

Cactus does not specifically accommodate vegans, but they have good potential options like the Casa Salad and Traditional Guacamole.

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Pablo's Special

Contains corn, and quesadilla. The casa salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Navajo Fry Bread

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Contains cinnamon agave butter, and fry bread. We suggest removing the cinnamon agave butter.

Casa Salad

Contains coriander–pasilla vinaigrette, mixed greens, pumpkin seeds, and verduras escabeche. The coriander–pasilla vinaigrette may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Chipotle Prawn & Kale Salad

Contains avocado, cinnamon toasted quinoa, citrus vinaigrette, lacinato kale, orange, red onion escabeche, toasted almonds, and chipotle glazed prawns. We don't recommend this item.

Spiced Caesar Salad

Contains black beans, Caesar dressing, corn, cotija croutons, and romaine hearts. We suggest removing the cotija croutons. The black beans or the smoky Caesar dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Locations

Location 1/6

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4.1 · 25 Reviews

cindyratkovich

Cactus is a fun, lively spot that I keep coming back to. The atmosphere is a big part of the appeal. It gets busy, energetic, and is a great place to meet up with friends. The chips and salsa are so hard to stop eating, especially if you like garlicky salsa. I always order the portobello fajitas, which are excellent and come in a huge portion. It’s easily two meals for me. Just make sure to ask for vegan modifications. There can be a wait during peak hours, but it’s easy to reserve a spot online ahead of time. The vegan options are somewhat limited, but the ones they do have are delicious. It's a great choice for a date night or when eating out with omnivore friends.

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Full Menu

Vegetarian

Let us know if you have a food allergy. Normal kitchen operations involve shared cooking and preparation areas, and we will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to food consumed, or items one may come in contact with while dining at Cactus. Brunch items only available on Saturdays and Sundays until 2pm.

Pablo's Special

Contains corn, and quesadilla. The casa salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Navajo Fry Bread

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Contains cinnamon agave butter, and fry bread. We suggest removing the cinnamon agave butter.

Casa Salad

Contains coriander–pasilla vinaigrette, mixed greens, pumpkin seeds, and verduras escabeche. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Portobello-Vegetable Escabeche Fajitas

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Contains black beans, caramelized onions, choice of flour tortillas or housemade corn tortillas, cumin, lettuce, Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo, portobello mushrooms, Spanish rice, and vegetable escabeche. We suggest removing the Monterey Jack cheese and the sour cream. The cumin black beans or the Spanish rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Jackfruit Burrita

Contains buttermilk crema, cumin black beans, guacamole, jackfruit, Monterey Jack cheese, New Mexico green chile sauce, pico de gallo, Spanish rice, and tortilla. We suggest removing the Monterey Jack cheese and the buttermilk crema. The cumin black beans, the Spanish rice, or the New Mexico green chile sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Jackfruit Tinga Tacos

Contains avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese, jackfruit tinga, red onion escabeche, and tortilla. We suggest removing the cotija cheese.

Traditional Guacamole

Contains avocado, cilantro, lime, onion, pico de gallo, and serrano chiles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Fruit Bowl

Contains fresh seasonal fruit. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Crudité

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Contains chile-lime sea salt, fresh lime, and seasonal vegetables. This item may contain butter. The chile-lime sea salt may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Nachos

Contains black olives, buttermilk crema, charred tomato salsa, corn, guacamole, jalapeños, Monterey Jack cheese, and pico de gallo. We suggest removing the Monterey Jack cheese and the buttermilk crema.

Gluten Free

If you are gluten intolerant, this is your menu. Let us know if you have a food allergy. Normal kitchen operations involve shared cooking and preparation areas, and we will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to food consumed, or items one may come in contact with while dining at Cactus. Please note: Cactus corn chips are fried in house in fresh oil that is also used for gluten products.

Jackfruit Tinga

Contains avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese, jackfruit, red onion escabeche, and spicy tinga. We suggest removing the cotija cheese.

Austin Style Guacamole

Contains green-chile queso, guacamole, and pico de gallo. We suggest removing the green-chile queso.

Traditional Guacamole

Contains avocado, cilantro, lime, onion, pico de gallo, and serrano chiles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Casa Salad

Contains coriander–pasilla vinaigrette, mixed greens, pumpkin seeds, and verduras escabeche.

Southwest Chopped Salad

Contains bacon, chipotle–balsamic vinaigrette, cotija cheese, garbanzo beans, olives, pepitas, panela cheese, pico de gallo, radish, red pepper, romaine hearts, and smoked chicken.

Appetizers

Antojitos, bocaditos, tapas. Small plates perfect for sharing.

Austin Style Guacamole

Contains cactus salsa, green-chile queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, and warm chips. We suggest removing the green-chile queso.

Traditional Guacamole

Contains avocado, cilantro, lime, onion, pico de gallo, and serrano chiles. The cactus salsa may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Nachos

Contains black olives, buttermilk crema, charred tomato salsa, corn, guacamole, jalapeños, Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo, and tortilla. We suggest removing the buttermilk crema and the Monterey Jack cheese.

Guacamole Sampler

Contains Austin style guacamole, Carlito's Way guacamole, traditional guacamole, chips, and salsa. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Crudité

Contains chile-lime sea salt, lime, and seasonal vegetables. This item may contain butter. The chile-lime sea salt may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Chips & Salsa

Contains corn chips, and cactus salsa casera. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Entrée

No vegan options.

Salad

Option to add grilled chicken or a grilled prawn skewer.

Casa Salad

Contains coriander–pasilla vinaigrette, mixed greens, pumpkin seeds, and verduras escabeche. The coriander–pasilla vinaigrette may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Happy Hour

Served every weekday from 2pm to 5pm in the bar.

Spiced Caesar

Austin Style Guacamole

Contains guacamole, green-chile queso, and pico de gallo. We suggest removing the green-chile queso.

Traditional Guacamole

Contains avocado, cilantro, lime, onion, pico de gallo, and serrano chiles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Nachos

Contains black olives, buttermilk crema, charred tomato salsa, corn, guacamole, jalapeños, Monterey Jack cheese, pico de gallo, and tortilla. We suggest removing the Monterey Jack cheese and the buttermilk crema.

Chips & Salsa

Contains corn chips, and cactus salsa casera. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Eats

All kid plates are served with rice, beans, and your choice of drink (milk, lemonade, strawberry lemonade, apple juice, coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, orange Fanta, Diet Coke, or Coke Zero).

No vegan options.

Enchiladas

Enchiladas stacked Santa Fe style and served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans.

Butternut Squash

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Contains butternut squash, caramelized onions, corn tortillas, guacamole, Laura Chenel's Sonoma goat cheese, mole rojo, Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, and Spanish rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sides for Kids

Rice or Black Beans

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Contains rice, and black beans. We suggest removing the (black beans?, rice*)[1].

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bowl

Contains fruit. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Flour or Corn Tortillas

Contains undefined. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Rice and Black Beans

Contains black beans, and rice. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Sliced Avocado

Contains avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Dessert

Enjoy some sweet stuff! Some come with money back guarantees.

No vegan options.

Brunch Sides

Fruit Bowl

Contains fresh seasonal fruit. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Navajo Fry Bread

Contains navajo fry bread. We suggest removing the whipped cinnamon agave butter.

Seasonal Favorites

Try something new from our seasonal fresh sheet.

No vegan options.

Kids Brunch

Kids brunch items are available Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. All kid brunch plates are served with your choice of drink: milk, lemonade, strawberry lemonade, apple juice, coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, orange Fanta, Diet Coke, or Coke Zero. Orange juice is available for an additional charge.

No vegan options.

Brunch Food

Weekend brunch is available Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm. The regular food menu is also available during brunch.

No vegan options.

Soup

Bowls served with our fresh housemade corn masa sopes.

No vegan options.

Tacos

Two tacos with housemade corn tortillas—hand-pressed daily. Served with Spanish rice and cumin black beans. Option to substitute lettuce cups for tortillas. Option to add a third taco to any plate.

Jackfruit Tinga

Contains avocado, cilantro, corn tortillas, cotija cheese, jackfruit tinga, and red onion escabeche.