Iron Cactus Hosts Charity Golf Tournament for Marbridge

For the 18th consecutive year, Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar hosted a charity golf tournament to raise funds for Marbridge, a non-profit residential community that offers transitional and lifetime care to adults with a wide range of cognitive abilities providing them opportunities to learn, experience and live a normal life.

Through this annual charity golf tournament held at Grey Rock Golf Club, Iron Cactus has raised more than $400,000 excluding this year’s tournament.  Last year alone, Iron Cactus raised $25,000 from the golf tournament.  The funds from last year’s and this year’s event will go to the construction of a new gymnasium named as Victory Hall Athletic and Events Center at Marbridge.  The name was suggested by its residents.

“We are thankful to our tournament sponsors and the golfers who play year in and year out,” said Gary Manley, General Partner at Iron Cactus. “With a new gymnasium, the residents of Marbridge will have a chance to learn and play new sports. It will also allow the Marbridge staff to host a variety of events and seminars.”

Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar Declares Salsa Shortage in Texas; Expected to Run Out on April 1st

Austin, TX, March 28, 2013 – Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar today announced that due to the unusually cold weather this year, there has been a significant shortfall of high-quality, vine-riped tomatoes, which the restaurant uses to create its award-winning salsas made fresh daily. The famous Tex-Mex dining establishment predicts that its two famous salsas, the warm-roasted and cold salsa, will run out by April 1st.

“We ask guests to visit our five locations on or before April 1st while we have salsas available,” stated Gary Manley, General Partner at Iron Cactus. “We will continue to offer our unlimited chips and salsas free of charge even as we face this crisis,” added Manley with conviction.

Iron Cactus, which has five locations in Texas including three in the Austin-area (6th St. in downtown Austin, North Austin and Hill Country Galleria), downtown Dallas and San Antonio Riverwalk, are all affected by the salsa shortage. Iron Cactus’ salsas are made daily with the freshest and finest ingredients. The restaurant will not compromise in its commitment to using only the best ingredients for its dishes, margaritas and desserts including its salsas.

“We will make it through this salsa shortage. We will know if the crisis is averted on April 2nd,” added Manley.

About Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar

Iron Cactus serves award-winning Mexican dishes and premium hand-crafted margaritas. The original restaurant opened on historic 6th Street in downtown Austin in 1996. Since then, Iron Cactus has grown to five locations including restaurants in Dallas and San Antonio, and two additional Austin locations. For the latest restaurant updates, “like” Iron Cactus on Facebook at https://facebook.com/ironcactusfan or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/iron_cactus. More information about Iron Cactus can be found at http://ironcactus.com.

Iron Cactus Adds Jaime Chozet as Corporate Executive Chef to Oversee Menu Development and Kitchen Operations

Austin, TX, March 6, 2013 — Named by Bon Appétit magazine as one of Austin’s Best Chefs, Jaime Chozet, has joined Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar as its corporate executive chef.  He will be responsible for overseeing Iron Cactus’ menu development, culinary programs and kitchen operations at its five locations in Austin (three locations), San Antonio Riverwalk and downtown Dallas.

Chozet will be based out of the Iron Cactus at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, TX, where he will supervise all kitchen personnel and be actively involved in ensuring that the dishes served to guests are of the highest quality and standards. Known for having a meticulous eye in the kitchen, Chozet was formerly the chef and kitchen manager at popular Austin restaurants including Perla’s, Lambert’s and Clark’s.

“Jaime brings years of culinary experience and a unique perspective to our kitchen operations,” said Gary Manley, general partner at Iron Cactus. “We welcome him to the Iron Cactus team.”

“I am honored to be part of such a renowned Austin establishment and I look forward to sharing my culinary knowledge with Iron Cactus,” said Jaime Chozet.

Chozet was trained in classic French cooking and is an expert in cooking American, French, Italian, Interior Mexican and Spanish cuisines. He has worked with some of the country’s renowned chefs and restaurateurs such as Larry McGuire and Thomas Moorman of McGuire Moorman Hospitality, Master Chef of France honoree Philippe Schmit of Philippe, and Chef Jeffrey Armstrong, named as one of the best hotel chefs in America by The James Beard Foundation.

About Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar

Iron Cactus serves award-winning Mexican dishes and premium hand-crafted margaritas. The original restaurant opened on historic 6th Street in downtown Austin in 1996. Since then, Iron Cactus has grown to five locations including restaurants in Dallas and San Antonio, and two additional Austin locations. For the latest restaurant updates, “like” Iron Cactus on Facebook at https://facebook.com/ironcactusfan or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/iron_cactus. More information about Iron Cactus can be found at http://ironcactus.com.

AWARD-WINNING MARGARITA BAR, IRON CACTUS, INTRODUCES THE ‘END OF THE WORLD’ MARGARITA NAMED THE MAYAN

The $100 margarita is the last margarita guests should drink if the world ends on
December 21st as the Mayans predicted; Only available from December 17th – December 20th

AUSTIN, TEXAS, December 12, 2012 — In case the world ceases to exist on December 21st as the Mayan calendar predicts, Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar’s tribe of mixologists led by Gary Manley, co-owner and general partner of the award-winning margarita bar, has created a one-of-a-kind margarita aptly named, the Mayan. According to Manley and the Iron Cactus mixologists who helped create the $100 margarita, the Mayan is the last drink anyone should consume if the world ends on December 21st.

If the world does not end on December 21st, guests who have purchased the ‘end of the world’ concoction will be mailed a letter inviting them to return to have another Mayan margarita on the house.

“We created this special margarita by asking ourselves if the world ended tomorrow, what would our last margarita look and taste like,” said Manley. “Upon several trials and discussions, we came up with the Mayan margarita, and it is definitely worthy to be the last margarita anyone would want to drink.”

Typically, Iron Cactus does not share its original margarita recipes, but it has decided to make an exception with the Mayan margarita. Following is the recipe for the Mayan margarita:

1 1/2 oz. Deleón Reposado
3/4 oz. Grand Marnier 100 Year
1 1/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 1/4 oz. Agave Nectar

- Pour ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour in a martini glass or glass of ice. Garnish with slice of lime wedge. Drink and kiss your loved ones good-bye (optional).

The Mayan margarita is available at all Iron Cactus locations.

About Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar

Iron Cactus serves award-winning Mexican dishes and premium hand-crafted margaritas. The original restaurant opened on historic 6th Street in downtown Austin in 1996. Since then, Iron Cactus has grown to five locations including restaurants in Dallas and San Antonio, and two additional Austin locations. For the latest restaurant updates, “like” Iron Cactus on Facebook at https://facebook.com/ironcactusfan or follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/iron_cactus. More information about Iron Cactus can be found at http://ironcactus.com.

IRON CACTUS HOLIDAY RIVER PARADE AND LIGHTING CEREMONY DINNER BRINGS TOGETHER GREAT FOOD AND GREAT VIEWS

SAN ANTONIO, TX, November 13, 2012 — Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar at the Riverwalk is holding its annual Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony dinner on Friday, November 23rd at 7 p.m. Reservations for the special three-course dinner are $65 for adults and $35 for children (ages 3-12) if made prior to November 23rd. Prices increase by $10 for on November 23rd.

“The Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony is an annual tradition in San Antonio that attracts many locals and tourists from all over the country and it gets really crowded,” said Gary Manley, General Partner at Iron Cactus. “Our dinner event offers guests great views of the parade while they enjoy a delicious chef-inspired three-course dinner. Whether you’re a family with children, a couple on a romantic dinner date or friends celebrating Thanksgiving weekend, reserving a table at Iron Cactus for the Lighting of the River Parade will make the experience more enjoyable.”

The three-course menu features a choice of appetizers including Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail, Chicken Fried Pork Tamales and Chicken Flautas; a choice of entreé including Grilled Portabella with Pineapple Salsa, Patron Ribeye, Pollo Flameado and Pescado Del Sol; and a dessert sampler including mini-portions of Milk Chocolate Mousse, Banana Fudge Empanadas and Traditional Tres Leches.

For 30 years, the annual Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony at San Antonio’s Riverwalk has brought illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed participants. Olympic swimmer and silver medalist at the recent London Olympics , Jimmy Feigen, acts as grand marshal for this year’s parade.

Early reservations are encouraged to ensure a great view of the parade. Guests with reservations may arrive as early as 5 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling Iron Cactus Riverwalk at (210) 224-9835. The restaurant is located at 200 River Walk, Suite 100. It is directly underneath the Aztec Theatre.

About Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar
Iron Cactus serves award-winning Mexican dishes and premium hand-crafted margaritas. The original restaurant opened on historic 6th Street in downtown Austin in 1996. Since then, Iron Cactus has grown to five locations including restaurants in Dallas and San Antonio, and two additional Austin locations. For the latest restaurant updates, “like” Iron Cactus on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ironcactusfan or follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/iron_cactus.

IRON CACTUS DEBUTS SEVERAL NEW AND ENTICING MEXICAN DISHES TO ITS EXTENSIVE MENU

Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar today announced that it has added several new and enticing Mexican dishes to its already extensive menu.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the dining experience at Iron Cactus from developing original, award-winning margarita recipes to creating unique Mexican dishes that are made with the freshest ingredients,” said Gary Manley, General Partner at Iron Cactus. “The new menu items are diverse and will please every type of palate.”

The new dishes that debuted include:

Street Tacos
A pork carnita taco with a spicy guacamole verde sauce, a moist roasted chicken taco with a tomatillo relish and a grilled steak taco, topped with a red chile sauce and caramelized onions.

Chipotle Smoked Pork Chop (not available at the downtown Austin location)
Slow smoked and grilled double pork chop served on a rich chipotle-mushroom demi glace with green chile mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus..

Pumpkin Crusted Chicken
Stuffed with Hill Country goat cheese, roasted peppers, sundried tomatoes and sautéed spinach with a lime butter sauce.  Served with chili-lime roasted corn.

Cornbread Crusted Pescado
Moist white fish with a savory cornbread crust seared on our grill and finished with a jalapeno and mushroom cream sauce.  Served with cilantro lime rice and garlic herb broccoli.

Pollo Flameado
Blackened chicken breast, stuffed with chorizo, Panella cheese and roasted red peppers.  Served with green chile mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.

Pescado del Sol
Moist white fish stuffed with shrimp, goat cheese, red onions, cilantro, roasted corn and poblano peppers, served on a bed of sautéed spinach with a roasted tomato-lobster cream sauce.

Shrimp Tacos
Sautéed in lemon and fresh garlic, served in puffy taco shell with crisp slaw, roasted red peppers, cilantro and avocado slices, finished with a red pepper and cilantro coulis.  Served with cilantro lime rice and choice of beans.

Grilled Veggie Enchiladas
Three red corn tortillas filled with white cheese, zucchini, squash, red onion, roasted corn and portabello mushroom, topped with a blanco goat cheese sauce and sundried tomatoes.  Served with black beans and cilantro lime rice.

New cheese enchiladas topped with a traditional red chile sauce and new steak enchiladas featured with a red chile sauce with hints of chipotle and chocolate were also added to the menu.

About Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar

Iron Cactus serves award-winning Mexican dishes and premium hand-crafted margaritas. The original restaurant opened on historic 6th Street in downtown Austin in 1996. Since then, Iron Cactus has grown to five locations including restaurants in Dallas and San Antonio, and two additional Austin locations. For the latest restaurant updates, “like” Iron Cactus on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ironcactusfan or follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/iron_cactus. More information about Iron Cactus can be found at http://ironcactus.com.

IRON CACTUS HOSTS ANNUAL TEQUILA TOUR ON SEPTEMBER 20th AND RAISES FUNDS FOR THE AMERICAN WIDOW PROJECT

Austin, TX, September 17, 2012 — Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar is hosting its annual Tequila Tour on September 20th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at its North Austin location at 10001 Stonelake Blvd. Tickets are priced at $25 (in advance)/$30 (at the door) and are available at any Austin-area Iron Cactus and online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4220714270. Five dollars from every ticket sold will be donated to the American Widow Project.

“The Iron Cactus Tequila Tour has become an annual tradition in Austin. It is a one-of-a kind event where guests can sample several types of tequilas from new and well-known tequila brands, enjoy delicious appetizers and listen to great music,” said Gary Manley, General Partner at Iron Cactus. “Our commitment to donating to the American Widow Project, a charitable organization that helps young military widows embrace life again, makes this event even more meaningful.”

Each ticket includes 10 quarter-ounce tequila samples, appetizers, Iron Cactus branded snifter and additional merchandise from Iron Cactus and its tequila partners. Live music will be performed by Bo Porter in the main dining room and the Flamenco Symphony in the patio.

“We are honored and humbled that Iron Cactus, an Austin staple, has made the commitment to support this generation’s military widows,” said Taryn Davis, Executive Director and Founder of the American Widow Project. “Each ticket purchased and person involved is making a direct donation to ensure the widows of our nation’s heroes receive the support they need and deserve.”

The Iron Cactus Tequila Tour brings together new and established tequila brands including  Herradura, Patron, Avion, Republic, Z Tejas and many others. There are more than 100 tequilas for guests to sample at this year’s Iron Cactus Tequila Tour.

Take A Tour Of The World Of Tequila

With its world-renowned reputation for providing good times, we sometimes forget that tequila has an extremely rich and authentic history.

Just as champagne can only hail from the Champagne region of France, tequila isn’t tequila unless it hails from one of five different Mexican states, thanks to an official decree. Here, a native plant known as the Tequiliana Weber Blue agave flourishes.

It’s hardly surprising that the blue agave is often mistaken for a cactus, given that it is extremely pointy. The blue agave is just one of many types of agave plants, but only the blue agave can provide the flavor of the spirit that eventually becomes tequila.

For countless centuries, the heart of the blue agave plant was fermented by Indians to make a sweet alcoholic brew known as pulque. After the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, they adapted the Indian trick and began brewing their own alcoholic version out of the agave, which makes a form of tequila the oldest surviving spirit of the New World.

The first licensed distillery began around 1600, and the drink continued to evolve over the centuries, until it was commercially exported to the United States in the 1880s.

The plants are carefully harvested over the years by highly trained jimadores. After harvesting, the precious liquid is extracted by crushing the “heart,” or pina of the plant. The liquid is allowed to ferment over several days. Following this, the result is distilled once or twice. The precious liquid then “rests” in smoked whiskey and scotch oak barrels imported from the United States and Europe. The length of time the tequila ages determines its nomenclature. Blanco is almost immediately bottled. The other extreme is Extra Anejo, which must remain at rest for a minimum of three years.

At Iron Cactus, we warmly embrace the lively world of tequila. We alone serve over 100 varieties of this original New World brew at our nationally-ranked Margarita Bar. Come sample from this extensive collection during our Tequila Tour at our North Austin location at 10001 Stonelake Boulevard on Thursday, September 20 beginning at 6pm. Live music and hors d’oeuvres will be enjoyed. You can purchase tickets in advance online and save here. Join us, as we celebrate this ancient brew in our uniquely authentic way.

Iron Cactus Celebrates Sweet Sixteen with 16-cent House Margaritas on September 16th

AUSTIN, TX, September 5, 2012 — Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar is celebrating sixteen years of serving delicious Mexican dishes and award-winning margaritas by dropping the price of its famous house margaritas to 16 cents on September 16th, Mexico’s Independence Day. The 16-cent price for Iron Cactus’ house margaritas is limited to two per guest and will be available at all of its five locations in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio.

Iron Cactus opened its first location at the corner of 6th Street and Trinity Street in downtown Austin in 1996. Since then, Iron Cactus has grown to five locations by opening two additional locations in the Austin area (near the Arboretum and at the Hill Country Galleria), one in downtown Dallas and one at the famous Riverwalk in San Antonio. Iron Cactus margaritas have been recognized by noteworthy publications as one of the best in the nation.

“The entire Iron Cactus organization is grateful to all our guests who have supported us through the years,” said Gary Manley, General Partner at Iron Cactus. “This special price for our house margaritas is our way of saying thanks for their continued loyalty.”

Iron Cactus has also played an important role in revitalizing the East 6th Street neighborhood of downtown Austin since opening its original location. Additionally, Iron Cactus provides much-needed support to charitable organizations including Marbridge, Soldiers’ Angels, the American Widow Project, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Any Baby Can, among others. It hosts an annual charity golf tournament that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various nonprofit organizations.

“We will continue to celebrate our sweet sixteen this year with other events that our guest will love,” added Manley.

IRON CACTUS GIFT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE AT COSTCO IN AUSTIN, DALLAS AND SAN ANTONIO-AREA LOCATIONS

Costco members can purchase two $50 gift cards for $80

AUSTIN, TX, August 10, 2012 — Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar gift cards are now available for purchase by Costco members in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. Costco shoppers can purchase two $50 gift cards ($100 value) for $80.

“We are happy to offer Costco members in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio an opportunity to purchase Iron Cactus gift cards at a discount,” said Gary Manley, general partner at Iron Cactus. “Costco shoppers in our markets can now visit any of our locations and enjoy delicious Mexican dishes and our award-winning margaritas.”

The Iron Cactus gift cards are available for purchase at the following Costco locations:

AUSTIN
4301 W. William Cannon Drive
Austin, TX

10401 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX

DALLAS
250 W Highway 67
Duncanville, TX

3800 North Central Expressway
Plano, TX

1701 Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX

SAN ANTONIO

5611 UTSA Boulevard
San Antonio, TX

1201 N Loop 1604 East
San Antonio, TX

15330 IH-35 North
Selma, TX

Iron Cactus gift cards purchased at Costco can be used at any of the Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar located in:

AUSTIN
606 Trinity St.
Austin, TX

10001 Stonelake Blvd.
Austin, TX

13420 Galleria Circle
Suite A128
Bee Cave, TX

DALLAS
1520 Main Street
Dallas, TX
SAN ANTONIO
200 River Walk Suite 100
San Antonio, TX

 

 

 

 

 

About Iron Cactus Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar
Iron Cactus serves award-winning Mexican dishes and premium hand-crafted margaritas. The original restaurant opened on historic 6th Street in downtown Austin in 1996. Since then, Iron Cactus has grown to five locations including restaurants in Dallas and San Antonio, and two additional Austin locations. For the latest restaurant updates, “like” Iron Cactus on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ironcactusfan or follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/iron_cactus. More information about Iron Cactus can be found at http://ironcactus.com.

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