Services Offered
Mexican Cuisine Dining
Enjoy authentic dishes like street tacos, tamales, and guacamole in a vibrant, cozy atmosphere.
Bar and Happy Hour
Sip on margaritas, cocktails, and beers during happy hour specials in our lively bar area.
Outdoor Seating
Relax and dine al fresco on warmer days with our outdoor seating options.
Catering and Events
Host gatherings with our catering services for parties and special occasions.
Takeout and Delivery
Order your favorite Mexican dishes for convenient takeout or delivery to enjoy at home.
Reviews
3.8(5 reviews)
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Dad
via Google
3 months ago
Nice place for a casual meal. Good Tacos, Guac & Mexican style offerings. Abundant salsa & chips with great salsa. Chips were warm and flavorful. We both has Fish Tacos & sides. Tacos were excellent. had refried beans and brussel sprouts as sides - both very good. Weather was cold last night, we were seated by the closed garage doors & we were very cold. Go on a warmer day & sit outside or away from the doors.
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raevia Google
4 months ago
Good hospitality, diego’s fish tacos with corn tortilla were bomb. Tried both version fried and grilled. Don’t get the Mexican pizza, it’s not pleasant.
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Rachelle Martinezvia Google
5 months ago
I went here for the happy hour and the margarita was absolutely terrible. It was the sweetest, worst tasting thing I’ve had yet. I ordered a few food menu things and regretted it. This was the absolute worst Mexican-inspired food and drinks I’ve had in Nola yet. I paid my tab and left it all on the bar. I couldn’t bring my stomach to finish it. On a positive side the staff was very kind!
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C. T.via Google
9 months ago
The Velvet Cactus on Harrison Avenue is a must-visit if you’re in the Lakeview area. I had the street tacos. Really good. The tamales were equally good and tasty! Queso and chips were fresh and the charred salsa was unique, as I’ve never had salsa prepared that way. The service was great! Everyone from the hosts to waitstaff were very friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere is cozy and energetic, with colorful decor and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy. I highly recommend The Velvet Cactus for casual dinner or meeting friends for drinks and small plates.
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Nick Caglevia Google
about 1 year ago
Food, service, and staff were all excellent. Sad they did away with the warmed salsa. So much so, I asked our waitress just to heat me up some in the microwave, and she kindly obliged. Our adult beverages were great. Even after requesting something not on their drink menu, the bar staff pulled it off effortlessly. We'll definitely continue to fancy the Velvet Cactus. Maybe one day, they'll turn the pot warmers back on.
