Festive Food in Calhoun

Locally Owned Restaurant Serves Tasty Tex-Mex

IRON CACTUS HAS BEEN SERVING UP FRESH FLAVOR since 2010 when they opened their restaurant in Calhoun. Since their inception, Iron Cactus has become a local staple, known for their family friendly atmosphere that people of all ages can enjoy. Iron Cactus is locally owned by Brad and Leah Parker. They are natives of Northeast Louisiana and take pride in supporting their community, as well as offering a family friendly destination. They have children of their own that are active in local schools, organizations and sports team so they know the importance of supporting local.

For appetizers, they offer their signature avocado dippers, as well as nachos, botanas, franchos, quesadillas and everyone’s favorite – the cactus roll – rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese and your choice of beef, chicken or pork, all rolled in a flour tortilla with pork sauce or chipotle ranch. You can also pick from the standard queso or guacamole dip or branch out with loaded queso, 7-layer or chipotle black bean dip.

There are plenty of lighter options with plenty of soups and salads. For salad choices there are taco, Tex-Mex chef, fajita steak and corn and black bean chicken salads. For entrees, there are different combinations with enchiladas, tacos, tamales, burritos and chimichagas. But these aren’t your average items. There are pulled pork tacos served with Mexican slaw, baja fresh tacos with fried catfish and shrimp tacos, piled high with fresh shrimp, pico, lettuce and jalapeno cilantro ranch. Signature entrée items include the stuffed avocado – a deep fried avocado with beef or chicken and cheese and the Mexican pizza, a 10 inch tortilla topped with beans, chips, beef or chicken, jalapenos, olives and cheese.

In addition to the fajitas fresh from the grill, there is grilled shrimp, a 16 oz. ribeye, hamburgers, sandwiches and po-boys. Iron Cactus has always been a family friendly atmosphere and there is even a kids menu for the little niños. Plus, Iron Cactus offers an extensive catering menu. You can choose from enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas, burritos, cactus rolls and tacos in beef, chicken, cheese, pork, fish and shrimp. You can also select fajitas, hamburgers, Mexican cornbread, chicken tortilla soup and more!

Iron Cactus is a seven time Bayou Buzz Winner for Best Margarita and Best Taco Joint. Also in 2020, during their 10th year of business, Brad and Leah received the small business award from the West Monroe/West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce for the restaurant and their contributions to the community. Stop by the locally owned restaurant and taste some of their award winning menu items!