The Velvet Cactus Menu

4.4
(2,275+ Reviews)
  • Starters

    • GUACAMOLE

      Made fresh daily with Hass avocados, pico de gallo, lime, cilantro and roasted jalapeño
      $10.99
    • QUESO BLANCO - Small

      A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, and jalapeños; topped with green onions
      $7.99
    • QUESO BLANCO - Large

      A creamy blend of cheese, tomatoes, roasted onions, and jalapeños; topped with green onions
      $9.99
    • GET YOUR FREAK ON QUESO - Large

      Our awesome queso with pico de gallo, guacamole, and Molida beef
      $13.99
    • FLAUTAS (2)

      Flour tortillas stuffed with Molida beef, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese and served with chipotle aioli
      $11.99
    • CRAWFISH BOIL DIP

      Broiled queso filled with Louisiana crawfish tails, onions, corn, celery, garlic and lots of spice!
      $16.99
    • DIP TRIO

      A combination of our refried beans, queso blanco and guacamole Sorry, no substitutions
      $14.99
    • TEX MEX EGGROLLS (3)

      Grilled chicken blended with fire-roasted corn, black beans and mixed cheese. Served with raspberry-chipotle sauce
      $14.99
    • COLD WATERMELON FRESCO SALAD (SEASONAL)

      Fresh Watermelon chunks, banana peppers and red onions marinated in balsamic vinaigrette and topped with queso fresco
      $10.99
    • ISLAND CHICKEN SKEWERS (3)

      Chicken skewers marinated in spices, seared and served with honey lime sour cream (Please allow 12 minutes to cook)
      $11.49
    • MEXICAN PIZZA

      Two flour tortillas stuffed with our Molida beef and creamy refried beans; topped with Ranchero sauce, Monterrey Jack cheese, pico de gallo, black olives, green onions and sour cream
      $13.99
    • TAMALES

      Two pork tamales topped with our robust Ranchero sauce and green onions
      $9.49
    • SMOTHERED TAMALES

      Two pork tamales topped with our robust Ranchero sauce and smothered with Queso blanco, Guacamole and Pico de Gallo!
      $12.99
    • NACHOS SENCILLO

      Crisp tortilla chips, fire roasted corn and black bean salsa, queso blanco, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, guacamole and black olives
      $15.99
  • Soups

    • CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP - Cup

      Roasted chicken, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and topped with crisp tortilla strips, pico de gallo and sliced avocado
      $4.99
    • CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP - Bowl

      Roasted chicken, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and topped with crisp tortilla strips, pico de gallo and sliced avocado
      $7.99
  • Salads

    • ENSALADA DE CASA

      Lettuce, tomato, black olives, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
      $9.99
    • TACO SALAD

      Crispy tortilla bowl, chopped Romaine, tomatoes, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, black olives, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, guacamole and sour cream
      $14.99
    • TAMPICO SALAD

      Wild lettuces, Romaine, sliced orange, mango, queso fresco, spiced toasted almonds and served with Agave-Creole Mustard dressing
      $13.99
    • CILANTRO-LIME SALAD

      Spring mix, Romaine, sliced avocado, roasted red pepper, applewood bacon, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese Served with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette topped with crisp corn tortilla strips
      $13.99
    • MANCHEGO CAESAR

      Crisp Romaine, shaved Manchego cheese, crisp flour tortilla strips and tossed in grilled Green Onion Caesar dressing
      $10.99
  • Taco Plates

    • DIEGO'S FISH

      Grilled or fried tilapia, Creole slaw, pickled red onion, pico de gallo, cilantro and topped with chipotle aioli. Creole slaw is chilled.
      $16.49
    • SMOKED BRISKET

      House-Smoked Brisket, fried onions, horseradish cream sauce and cilantro
      $16.49
    • VELVET STEAK

      Diced Filet Mignon, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, cucumber-mango salsa and topped with chipotle aioli
      $16.49
    • PORK PIBIL

      Smoked pulled pork, char-grilled onion & red peppers, cilantro and topped with chipotle aioli
      $16.49
    • DEEP SOUTH

      Fried chicken strips, diced avocado, applewood smoked bacon, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese and topped with Agave-Creole mustard
      $16.49
    • CORONA SHRIMP

      Grilled or fried shrimp, Creole slaw, pickled red onion, pico de gallo and topped with chipotle aioli. Creole slaw is chilled.
      $16.49
    • VEGETARIAN ESTRICTO

      Portobello mushrooms sautéed in garlic, smoked Queso Fresco, truffle oil, almonds and topped with salsa and green onions (Remove Queso Fresco for vegan)
      $16.49
    • THE GRINGO (BEEF OR GRILLED CHICKEN)

      Molida beef, Romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, black olives, mixed cheese and topped with chipotle aioli
      $16.49
    • CHEFS' TACO

      Ask what we've been cooking up in the kitchen!
  • Quesadillas

    • MAYAN

      Pork Pibil with jalapeño and Pepper Jack cheese and grilled pineapple relish. Served with a side of BBQ dipping sauce
      $17.50
    • BAJA

      Diced Filet Mignon, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
      $17.50
    • COWBOY

      Grilled Chicken, applewood bacon, and Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese; served with Chipotle Ranch
      $17.00
    • CABO

      Grilled gulf shrimp, applewood bacon, fire-roasted corn, mango, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
      $19.75
    • CHEESE

      Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
      $10.49
  • Burrito

    • EL BIG BURRITO

      Our Stewed Black Beans, Mexican yellow rice, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses rolled in a flour tortilla and topped with sour cream and green onions with your choice of Ranchero Sauce or Jalapeño Cream sauce
      $11.49
  • Protein Bowl

    • Fiesta Protein Bowl

      Our Stewed Black Beans over Mexican yellow rice and topped with Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, sour cream and green onions. Choose Ranchero or Jalapeno Cream for your sauce.
      $11.99
  • Enchiladas- all served with 2 sides or a cup of tortilla soup.

    • CHEESE

      Topped with mixed cheese and queso
      $17.99
    • SHRIMP

      Topped with mixed cheese and Jalapeno Cream Sauce
      $19.99
    • CHICKEN

      Topped with mixed cheese and Jalapeno Cream Sauce
      $17.99
    • BEEF

      Topped with mixed cheese and Ranchero
      $17.99
    • SMOKED BRISKET

      Topped with mixed cheese and Jalapeno Cream Sauce
      $19.99
    • COMBINATION

      Choose any 3 enchiladas and choose your sauce: Ranchero, Jalapeno Cream Sauce or Queso Blanco.
      $19.99
  • Fajitas

    • Chicken

      Grilled onions and bell peppers on a sizzling skillet, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and jalapeños, Romaine lettuce. Served with two sides or cup of soup or chili. Served with warm flour tortillas
      $24.49
    • Shrimp

      Grilled onions and bell peppers on a sizzling skillet, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and jalapeños, Romaine lettuce. Served with two sides or cup of soup or chili. Served with warm flour tortillas
      $29.99
    • Portobello

      Grilled onions and bell peppers on a sizzling skillet, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and jalapeños, Romaine lettuce. Served with two sides or cup of soup or chili. Served with warm flour tortillas
      $27.99
    • Steak

      Grilled onions and bell peppers on a sizzling skillet, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and jalapeños, Romaine lettuce. Served with two sides or cup of soup or chili. Served with warm flour tortillas
      $29.99
    • Mixed (Choose Any Two)

      Grilled onions and bell peppers on a sizzling skillet, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and jalapeños, Romaine lettuce. Served with two sides or cup of soup or chili. Served with warm flour tortillas
      $29.99
    • FAMILY GRILL PLATTER

      Steak and chicken fajita, jumbo gulf shrimp, smoked jalapeño and cheese sausage served on a sizzling skillet with onions and peppers with pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, whipped garlic butter, Creole slaw, grilled pineapple and choice of 4 sides (feeds 3 to 4)
      $66.99
  • Smoke & Grill

    • MIXED GRILL

      Fajita chicken and steak, pulled pork, jalapeño cheddar sausage (Sorry, no substitutions) served with BBQ sauce. Served with 2 sides or a cup of Tortilla Soup
      $32.99
    • SHRIMP & GRITS

      Jumbo shrimp and Chipotle cheese grits sautéed with garlic, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and jalapeños. Served with warm tortillas
      $21.99
    • CHICKEN PABLO

      Mesquite smoked Chicken Breast topped with roasted Portobellos, grilled onions, pico de gallo and topped with jalapeño cream sauce. Served with 2 sides or a cup of Tortilla Soup
      $23.99
    • HEART HEALTHY CHICKEN

      Grilled honey-soy marinated chicken breast, roasted onions and peppers with a grilled pineapple slice on top. Served with 2 sides or a cup of Tortilla Soup
      $20.99
    • CHIMICHANGA

      Deep fried burrito filled with house-smoked brisket, rice, black beans and topped with queso. Served with horseradish dipping sauce. Served with 2 sides or a cup of soup.
      $21.99
  • Sides

    • PREMIUM SIDES - Sweet Plantains

    • PREMIUM SIDES - Fried Brussels Sprouts

      (Fried Brussels sprouts tossed in sweet chili glaze with almonds and bacon)
      $4.99
    • SIDES - Stewed Black Beans

      (Vegan)
      $4.49
    • SIDES - Mexican Yellow Rice

      $4.49
    • SIDES - COLD! Watermelon Fresco

      (seasonal)
      $4.49
    • SIDES - MEXICAN STREET CORN

      Topped with Chipotle Aioli and Queso Fresco
      $4.49
    • SIDES - COLD! Creole Slaw

      (Low Carb)
      $4.49
    • SIDES - Refried Beans

      $4.49
    • Chipotle Cheese Grits

      $4.99
  • Desserts

    • CINNAMON CHURROS

      Served with Chocolate Dipping Sauce and whipped cream
      $9.00
    • BANANA CHIMICHANGA

      Sweet banana cheesecake rolled in a flour tortilla and topped with salted caramel sauce and powdered sugar
      $12.00
    • DAILY CHEESECAKE

      Please ask your server.
      $9.00
    • ICE CREAM NACHOS

      Perfect for the whole table! Cinnamon Sugar tortillas, two scoops of vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce, powdered sugar, whipped cream, cherries and Sprinkles
      $14.50

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