NOLA's Favorite Patio for Margs & Tex-Mex
From family dinners to margarita nights,
we’ve got your table ready at The Velvet Cactus
Happy Hour
2-for-1 Margaritas
Enjoy 2-for-1 Cactus Frozen and Rocks Margaritas during Happy Hour:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 4:30–6 PM
Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM
Friday | 11 AM–6 PM
Daily Drink Specials
Margarita Madness Monday
- $12 Grand Margaritas (14 oz)
- $12 Don Julio Margaritas (14 oz)
Top Shelf Tuesday
- $11 VC Top Shelf Frozen (16 oz)
- $11 VC Top Shelf Rocks (14 oz)
Wednesday 2-for-1
- 2-for-1 House Rocks (14 oz)
- 2-for-1 House Frozen (16 oz)
- Free glass with purchase
Sangria Thursday
- $8 Red Sangria (16 oz)
- $8 White Sangria (16 oz)
Freaky Friday
Happy Hour all day until 6 PM
- 2-for-1 House Rocks (14 oz)
- 2-for-1 House Frozen (16 oz)



Menu
We’re serving up all your Tex-Mex favorites. Want fresh tacos and loaded nachos? Or sizzling fajitas with queso made for sharing? Pair it all with an ice-cold margarita and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a good time.We’re serving up all your Tex-Mex favorites. Want fresh tacos and loaded nachos? Or sizzling fajitas with queso made for sharing? Pair it all with an ice-cold margarita and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a good time.
Catering
Bubble Tents
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience during November and December in our Bubble Tents. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, and group celebrations, each private tent includes a family-style Tex-Mex feast in a fun, cozy setting. Reservations required.
Where We’re At

Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 4:30 – 9:00
Fri-Sat: 11:00 – 10:00
Sun: 11:00- 9:00
We made The Velvet Cactus to be the family-friendly hang out spot we wanted in Lakeview. Come check us out or drop us a line with any questions. Cheers!