The Velvet Cactus

6300 Argonne Blvd, New Orleans, LA

Menu (As of 10/30)

• Guacamole $11.49Made fresh daily with Hass avocados, pico de gallo, lime, cilantro and roasted jalapeño
• Bean Dip $7.99A creamy blend of Pinto beans, cream cheese and seasoning
• Queso Blanco Small $8.49 Large $10.49A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, jalapenos and topped with green onions
• Enhance it with seasoned ground beef or Chorizo $1.49 / $2.49
• Dip Trio $15.74A combination of our refried beans, queso blanco, and guacamole. Sorry, no substitutions
• Get Your Freak On Queso $14.49It’s our awesome queso topped with Pico de Gallo, guacamole, and seasoned ground beef
• Crawfish Boil Dip $17.49Broiled queso loaded with Louisiana crawfish tails, onions, corn, celery, garlic and a spicy Cajun kick
• Island Chicken Skewer $12.49Spice-marinated, seared chicken skewers served with honey lime sour cream
• Flautas $15.49Flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned beef, Monterey Jack, cheddar cheeses topped with queso Blanco, Guacamole and Pico
• Mexican Pizza $14.99Two flour tortillas stuffed with our seasoned ground beef and creamy refried beans; topped with Ranchero sauce, Monterre
• Tamales $10.49Two pork tamales topped with our robust Ranchero sauce and green onions
• Smothered Tamales $13.49Two pork tamales topped with our robust Ranchero sauce and smothered with Queso Blanco, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
• Tex Mex Eggrolls (3) $15.49Grilled chicken blended with fire-roasted corn, black beans, mixed cheese, and cilantro Served with raspberry-chipotle sauce
• Nachos Sencillo $16.49Crisp tortilla chips, fire roasted corn and black bean salsa, queso blanco, Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese, sour crea
• Baja $19.99Fajita steak, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
• Cabo $19.99Grilled gulf shrimp, Applewood bacon, fire-roasted corn, mango, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
• Cowboy $17.99Grilled or Fried Chicken, Applewood smoked bacon, and Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese; served with Chipotle Ranch

Cheese

• Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese $10.75
• Taco Combo Plate $18.742 tacos served on soft flour tortillas with choice of two sides or a cup of tortilla soup
• A la Carte tacos $5.99-6.99 Add a Tamale for $5.49
• Corona Shrimp Taco $6.99
• Deep South Taco $5.99
• Diego’s Fish Taco $5.99
• Mexican Street Taco $6.99
• Nashville Hot Chicken Taco $5.99
• Pork Pibil Taco $5.99
• Shrimp Po-boy Taco $6.99
• Smoked Brisket $6.99
• The Gringo $5.99
• Vegetarian Estricto Taco $6.99
• Velvet Steak Taco $6.99

Fajitas

• Chicken $25.49
• Steak $39.99
• Shrimp $31.99
• Mixed (Choose Any Two) $35.99
• Family Grill Platter $69.99 Feeds 3 to 4Steak and chicken fajita, jumbo gulf shrimp, smoked jalapeño and cheese sausage, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, cheese, whip
• Chimichanga $22.99Deep fried burrito filled with house-smoked brisket, rice, black beans and topped with queso sauce Served with horseradi
• El Big Burrito $12.49Mexican yellow rice, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, black beans, Pico de Gallo and topped with choice of Ranchero, or
• Try it EXPLODED! Drenched with queso $2.49
• Cheese $18.49Topped with mixed cheese & queso

Chicken

• Topped with mixed cheese and jalapeno cream sauce $18.49

Beef

• Topped with mixed cheese and Ranchero sauce $18.99
• Smoked Brisket $21.49Topped with mixed cheese and jalapeño cream sauce

Shrimp

• Topped with mixed cheese and jalapeño cream sauce $20.49
• Taco Salad $15.49Crispy tortilla bowl, chopped romaine, tomatoes, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, black olives, Monterey Jack and
• Cilantro-Lime Salad $14.99Spring mix, romaine, sliced avocado, roasted red pepper, applewood bacon, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Served with
• Manchego Caesar $11.99Crisp romaine, shaved Manchego cheese, crisp tortilla strips and tossed in grilled Green Onion Caesar
• Sides $4.59

Soups

• Chicken Tortilla Soup Cup $5.49 / Bowl $8.49Roasted chicken, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and topped with crisp tortilla strips, Pico de Gallo and sliced avocado

Daily Drink Specials

• Margarita Madness Monday $12.00
• Top Shelf Tuesday $11.00
• Thursday Sangria Night $8 RED SANGRIA 16oz

Cactus Original Rocks

• Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% Agave, Triple Sec, and our signature sour 14oz $10.00mix made with agave nectar
• Want a twist? Try our margaritas with Mango, Peach, Strawberry,Raspberry puree or Red or White Sangria
• The Velvet Cactus Top Shelf 14oz $14.00Astral Blanco tequila, Gran Gala, and our signature sour mix with agave nectar
• The Grand 14oz $15.00Lunazul Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, and our signature sour mix made with agave nectar
• Don Julio Cadillac 14oz $16.00Don Julio Blanco, Cointreau, and our signature sour mix with agave nectar & orange juice
• Handcrafted Añejo 14oz $15.25Corazon Añejo tequila, Bayou Satsuma liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice, splash of agave nectar
• Cucumber Orange 14oz $11.25Fresh muddled cucumber and orange with our Cactus Original margarita
• Cucumber Jalapeño 14oz $11.25Fresh muddled cucumber and jalapeño with our Cactus Original margarita
• Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita 14oz $11.25Fresh muddled strawberries and jalapeños with our Cactus Original margarita
• Jalapeno Cilantro 14oz $11.25Fresh muddled cilantro and jalapeño with our Cactus Original margarita
• Pineapple Cilantro 14oz $11.00Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% Agave tequila, Triple Sec, pineapple, lemon and lime juice, with fresh cilantro
• Skinny Margarita 14oz $10.00Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% agave tequila, monk fruit sweetener, lime, lemon & orange juice

Cosmic Paloma

• Astral Blanco Tequila & Filthy Paloma Mix 14oz $12.75
• Margarita Mimosa 14oz $11.25Cactus rocks original with Opera Prima brut & pineapple juice
• Mezcal Margarita 14 oz $15.00Union Mezcal, triple sec & our signature sour mix
• Coconut Mango Habanero Margarita 14 oz $11.25Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% agave tequila, Captain Morgan coconut rum, mango puree, house made habanero simple syrup & so
• Volcano Passion 14 oz $12.50Volcan tequila, Filthy paloma, fresh orange and lime juices, agave nectar with a splash of Angostura bitters
• Mocka-Rita 14oz $12.50Seedlip Agave, orange, lime & agave nectar

Frozen Margaritas

• Cactus Original Frozen 16oz. $11.25Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% Agave, triple sec, lime juice and cane sugar
• Top Shelf Frozen 16oz. $14.00Astral Blanco, Bayou Satsuma Liqueur, lime juice, and cane sugar
• Pina Colada 16oz. $14.00Don Q Coconut Rum, Cream of Coconut, Fresh Pineapple and Lime Juice
• Espresso Martini 14oz $13.00Ketel one vodka, cold brew, coffee liqueur and vanilla simple syrup
• Classic Mojito 16oz. $12.00Captain Morgan’s White rum, fresh mint, simple syrup, lime and soda
• Want a twist? Add mango, peach, strawberry or raspberry for $1.00
• Rum Punch 14oz $11.00Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Captain Morgan Coconut Rum, banana liqueur, orange and pineapple juice
• Red Sangria 16oz. $11.00, Liter $33Our own mix of cabernet, brandy, orange and lime juice, Triple Sec and mixed fruit
• White Sangria 16oz. $11.00, Liter $33Kraken Rum, Riesling, orange, lemon and lime juice, simple syrup and mixed fruit

Vanilla Irish Coffee

• Jameson Irish Whiskey, Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Coffee & Whipped Cream 14 oz $11.75

Apple Cider Margarita

• Pueblo Viejo Reposado 110% Agave Tequila, Apple Cider, Agave Nectar, Cinnamon & Nutmeg 14 oz $11.75

King Cake Cocktail (SEASONAL)

• Taaka King Cake Vodka, Amaretto & Cream 14 oz $11.75

Pomegranate Margarita

• Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% Agave Tequila, Gran Gala Orange Liquer, Pomegranate Liquer, Cranberry Juice and Lime Juice 14 oz 11.75

Spiked Pumpkin Pie Latte

• Ketel One Espresso, Rumchata & Pumpkin Pie Syrup 14 oz 13.25

Holiday Dream (SEASONAL)

• Bailey’s Irish Cream, Praline Liquer, Amaretto, Creme de Cacao & Cream 14 oz 11.75

Chocolate Martini

• Bailey’s Chocolate Liquer & Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka 14 oz 11.75

Bottled Beers

• Bud Light $4.50
• Budweiser $4.50
• Blue Moon $4.25
• Coors Light $4.50
• Miller Lite $4.50
• Michelob Ultra $4.75

Mexican Beers

• Modelo Especial $5.50
• Negro Modela $5.50
• Dos Equis Lager $5.50
• Corona $5.50
• Corona Premium Light $5.50
• Pacifico $5.50
• Sol $5.50
• Gnarley Barley Jucifer IPA $7.50
• Golden Road Mango Cart $6.00
• Michelob Ultra $4.75
• High Noon Watermelon $6.50
• Corona Non-Alcohol $4.25

Glass / Bottle

• Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc $9.00 | $34.00
• Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio $8.00
• Whispering Angel Rosé $14 | $44.00
• Terrazas Altos Chardonnay $9 | $34.00
• 3 Thieves Pinot Noir $9.00 | $34.00
• Terrazas Altos Cabernet $9.00 | $34.00
• Oyster Bay Merlot $9.00 | $34.00
• 19 Crimes Red Blend $9.00 | $34.00

Sparkling

• Opera Prima Brut $6 | $20
• Veuve Cliquot (Bottle Only) $110.00

Blanco

• Avion $14.00
• Casamigos $16.00
• Cabo Wabo $13.00
• Cazadores $12.00

Reposado

• Corazon $13.00
• Don Julio $15.00
• Espolon $12.00
• Herradura $13.00
• Milagro $12.00

Añejo

• Milagro Select $15.00
• Patron $14.00
• Tres Agave $12.00
• Sauza Tres $12.00

Silver / Blanca / Plata

• 21 Seeds Grapefruit $8.00
• 21 Seeds Jalapeno $8.00
• 21 Seeds Orange $8.00
• Avion $11.00
• Astral $10.00
• Cabo Wabo $9.00
• Casamigos $11.00
• Cazadores $7.00
• Corzo $12.00
• Don Julio $10.00
• Espolon $7.00
• Hussongs $10.00
• Los Santos $9.00
• Milagro $8.00
• Milagro Select $11.00
• Patron $11.00
• Sauza Hornitos $7.00
• Sauza Tres Generaciones $10.00
• Teremana $8.00
• Tres Agaves $8.00
• Villa One $11.00

Resposado

• Avion $12.00
• Cabo Wabo $10.00
• Casamigos $12.00
• Cincoro $21.00
• Cuervo Traditionale $8.00
• Cazadores $8.00
• Don Julio $12.00
• Dulce Vida $9.00
• Espolon $8.00
• Gran Centenario $10.00
• Herradura $10.00
• Hussongs $10.00
• Jose Cuervo Gold $7.00
• Los Santos $10.00
• Maestro Dobel $10.00
• Milagro $9.00
• Milagro Select $13.00
• Patron $11.00
• Sauza Tres Generaciones $10.00
• Teremana $8.00
• Tres Agaves $8.00

Añejo / Ultra Añejo

• Avion $13.00
• Cabo Wabo $11.00
• Casamigos $13.00
• Cazadores $8.00
• Cincoro $29.00
• Espolon $9.00
• Don Julio $14.00
• Gran Centenario $11.00
• Herradura $12.00
• Hussongs $10.00
• Milagro $10.00
• Milagro Select $18.00
• Patron $12.00
• Sauza Tres Generaciones $11.00
• Tres Agaves $9.00

Mezcal

• Bosscal Joven $11.00
• Del Maguey Vida $11.00
• Dos Hombres $12.00
• Los Santos Mezquila $12.00
• Union $10.00

Luxury

• 1800 Milenio $50.00
• Avion 44 $44.00
• Herradura Ultra $20.00
• Avion Cristalino $30.00
• Cenote Cristalino $18.00
• Don Julio 1942 $30.00
• Maestro Cristalino $38.00
• Don Julio Primavera $28.00
• Patron Platinum $40.00

Catering - The Velvet Cactus

• Per Person Plateware $0.45

Add

• Wrong Iron Party Set-Up $30.00
• Super App Pack $230.00One dozen Beef Flautas (cut in half), one dozen Tex Mex Eggrolls (cut in half), one dozen Island Chicken Skewers, one quart each of guacamole, queso blanco, bean dip, salsa and chips.
• Dip Trio (plus salsa) From: $49.50Guacamole, Queso, Bean Dip, and Salsa (pint or quart of each) including chips.
• Chip & Dip Pack From: $29.50Pint or Quart of Salsa & Queso and chips.
• Queso From: $15.00A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, jalapenos and topped with green onions and chips.
• Queso w/Beef From: $20.00A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, jalapenos, green onions topped with Molida Beef and chips.
• Queso w/Chorizo From: $20.00A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, jalapenos, green onions topped with Chorizo and chips.
• Guacamole From: $22.00Made fresh daily with Hass avocados, pico de gallo, lime, cilantro, roasted jalapeno and chips.
• Tex Mex Eggrolls $75.00One dozen of Tex Mex Eggrolls (cut in half). Fried eggrolls stuffed with grilled chicken and blended with fire-roasted corn, black beans, mixed cheese and cilantro served with chipotle raspberry sauce.
• Beef Flautas $75.00One dozen of Beef Flautas (cut in half). Flour tortillas stuffed with ground taco beef, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese rolled up and fried. Served with chipotle aioli.
• Tamales $60.00One dozen of pork tamales topped with our robust Ranchero sauce and green onions.
• Smothered Tamales $75.00One dozen pork tamales topped with our robust Ranchero sauce and smothered with Queso blanco, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo!
• Island Chicken Skewers $60.00One dozen of chicken skewers marinated in spices, seared and served with honey lime sour cream sauce.
• Crawfish Boil Dip From: $29.50Boiled crawfish, corn and vegetables blended with queso blanco and topped with Cotija cheese and chips. *Spicy
• Chicken Tortilla Soup From: $12.00Roasted chicken, tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro and topped with crisp tortilla strips, pico de gallo and sliced avocado.
• Quesadillas From: $35.00Choice of cheese, beef, chicken, pork, steak, shrimp, marinated mushrooms or brisket quesadillas. Includes sour cream and jalapenos. (3 quesadillas, each cut in 8 pieces for a total of 24)
• Fajitas From: $98.00Two pounds of sliced fajita chicken, steak, or shrimp. Includes pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, mixed cheese, jalapenos, chipotle aioli and 25 tortillas.
• Taco Bar From: $75.7525 Tacos- 2.5 pounds of Beef, Grilled Chicken, Smoked Pork, Grilled Steak, Blackened Fish, Blackened Shrimp or Brisket. Includes tortillas, pico de gallo, lettuce, jalapenos, sour cream, mixed cheese and chipotle aioli.
• Enchiladas From: $48.50
• Black Beans From: $10.00
• Chipotle Cheese Grits From: $12.00
• Fried Brussels Sprouts From: $13.50
• Refried Beans From: $10.00
• Mexican Yellow Rice From: $10.00
• Creole Slaw From: $10.00
• Chips (Bag) $5.00
• Corn Tortillas (20 each) $5.50
• Flour Tortillas (20 each) $5.50
• Gluten Free Chips (Bag) $6.00
• Sour Cream From: $10.00
• Pico de Gallo From: $12.00
• Salsa From: $12.00Includes chips.
• Bean Dip From: $12.00Includes chips.
• Bottled Water $2.50
• Lemonade $7.001/2 Gallon of lemonade.

Cilantro Lime Salad

• Caesar Salad From: $78.00Crisp romaine, shaved Manchego cheese, crisp tortilla strips and tossed in grilled Green Onion Caesar. Choices of Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp. (Full Pan)

Cactus Frozen Margarita

• 1/2 Gallon of Cactus Frozen Margarita. (4-16oz cups) $35.25Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% Agave Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice and Cane Sugar

Cactus Rocks Margarita

• 1/2 Gallon of Cactus Rocks Margarita. (8-16 oz cups filled with ice) $51.50Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% Agave Tequila, Triple Sec & Our Signature Sour Mix made with Agave Nectar

Naked Rocks Margarita

• 1/2 Gallon of Naked Rocks Margarita. (8-16 oz cups filled with ice) $50.25Pueblo Viejo Reposado 100% Agave Tequila, Monk Fruit Sweetner, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime, Lemon and Orange Juices

Frozen Pina Colada

• 1/2 Gallon of Frozen Pina Colada. (4-16oz cups) $44.00Don Q Coconut Rum, Cream of Coconut, Fresh Pineapple and Lime Juices

Top Shelf Frozen Margarita

• 1/2 Gallon of Top Shelf Frozen Margarita. (4-16oz cups) $45.00Astral Blanco Tequila, Bayou Satsuma Gator Bite, Lime Juice and Cane Sugar

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