The Velvet Cactus Menu (2025 Update)

Crisp tortilla chips, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, queso blanco, Monterrey Jack, and cheddar cheese, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, guacamole and black olives.

Low carb! Roasted cauliflower florets, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, cheese, and avocados. Add toppings for an additional charge.

Grilled or fried tilapia, Creole slaw, pickled red onion, pico de gallo, cilantro and topped with chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, and Creole slaw are served chilled.

House smoked brisket, fried onions, horseradish cream sauce, and cilantro.

Fried chicken strips, diced avocado, applewood smoked bacon, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese and topped with agave-Creole mustard.

Grilled or fried shrimp, Creole slaw, pickled red onion, pico de gallo and topped with chipotle aioli, pickled red onion, and Creole slaw are served chilled.

Portobello mushrooms sauteed in garlic, smoked Gouda, truffle oil, toasted pine nuts and topped with salsa and green onions. Remove Gouda for vegan.

Fajita steak, Monterey Jack and amp; cheddar cheese, mango salsa and topped with chipotle aioli.

Smoked pulled pork, char-grilled onion and red peppers, cilantro and topped with chipotle aioli.

Seared ahi tuna with avocado, red onions, queso fresco, Creole slaw, raspberry chipotle sauce. Pickled red onion and Creole slaw are served chilled.

Molida beef or grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, black olives, mixed cheese and topped with chipotle aioli.

2 tacos served on soft flour tortillas with choice of 2 sides.

2 tacos served on soft flour tortillas with a cup of tortilla soup.

Steak and ckicken fajita, jumbo Gulf shrimp, smoked jalapeno and cheese sausage, pico de gallo, sour cream, mixed cheese, whipped garlic butter, Creole slaw, grilled pineapple, and your choice of 4 sides. Feeds 3 to 4.

Lettuce, tomato, black olives, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.

Crispy tortilla bowl, chopped romaine, tomatoes, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, black olives, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.

Wild lettuces, romaine, sliced orange, mango, queso fresco, spiced toasted almonds and served with agave-Creole mustard dressing.

Spring mix, romaine, sliced avocado, roasted red pepper, applewood bacon, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Served with cilantro-lime vinaigrette and topped with crispy tortilla strips.

Crisp romaine, shaved Manchego cheese, crisp tortilla strips and tossed in grilled green onion Caesar.

Breaded and fried.

1 beef, chicken, or bean.

Melted cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. Add chicken or beef for an additional charge.

Hot sandwich filled with cheese that has been pan cooked or grilled.

Chicken or beef enchilada.

Tortilla chips with melted cheese. Add chicken or beef for an additional charge. Tomatoes, olives, or jalapenos upon request.

Chicken or beef. Served with meat and mixed cheese.

Topped with queso.

Topped with queso.

Topped with mixed cheese and green chili sauce.

Topped with mixed cheese and green chili sauce.

Topped with mixed cheese and ranchero.

Topped with mixed cheese and ranchero.

Topped with mixed cheese and green chili sauce.

Topped with mixed cheese and green chili sauce.

Smoked brisket with mixed cheese and green chili sauce.

Smoked brisket with mixed cheese and green chili sauce.

Topped with jalapeno cream.

Topped with jalapeno cream.

2 enchiladas and a taco.

2 enchiladas and a taco.

2 enchiladas and 1/2 quesadilla.

2 enchiladas and 1/2 quesadilla.

1/2 quesadilla and 2 tacos.

1/2 quesadilla and 2 tacos.

1 enchilada and 2 tacos.

1 enchilada and 2 tacos.

Ceviche, 1/2 Caesar or Tampico salad and a grilled Diego's fish taco.

Ceviche, 1/2 Caesar or Tampico salad and a grilled Diego's fish taco.

Served with a poached egg on top. A traditional Mexican peasant dish of fried tortillas bathed in green salsa until tender. Garnished with raw onions and Cotija cheese. Add shredded chicken for an additional charge.

Served with scrambled eggs. Chorizo sausage pico de gallo and Cotija cheese.

Topped with cheese, tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, avocados, diced onions and topped with sour cream. Add jalapeno cream sauce.

Churros dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon, topped with sliced strawberries and Mexican chocolate sauce.

Tostados topped with guacamole, salsa, queso fresco, and scrambled eggs.

Sliced avocados with tomatoes, bacon, Cotija cheese, and a poached egg.

Chorizo potato hash with black beans with salsa Verde topped with poached eggs and Cotija cheese.

Scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, jalapenos, garlic, onions, and bell peppers topped with pepper jack cheese and served with warm flour tortillas. Served with breakfast potatoes and chipotle cheese grits.

Citrus braised pork served on Texas toast and topped with 2 poached eggs and a red pepper hollandaise. Served with breakfast potatoes and chipotle cheese grits.

Filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, pinto beans, rice, onions, peppers, and cheddar cheese. Topped with ranchero sauce.

Our choice of either 2 chicken or 2 pork enchiladas topped with scrambled eggs, green chili sauce, and Jack cheddar cheese. Served with breakfast potatoes and chipotle cheese grits.

Eat Fit. Grilled onions and peppers on a sizzling skillet, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapenos. Served with 4 corn tortillas. Served with Creole slaw and grilled veggie skewer.

3 milk-soaked butter cake.

Chicken skewers marinated in Jerk spices, seared and served with honey-lime sour cream.

Citrus-cured gulf shrimp, fresh fish, avocado, sweet yellow onion, Roma tomatoes, lime, cilantro, serrano, and jalapeno pepper.

Mesquite smoked chicken topped with roasted portabello, grilled onions, pico de gallo, jalapeno cream sauce. Served with Creole slaw and grilled veggie skewer.

Grilled honey-soy marinated chicken, roasted onion, bell peppers and topped with grilled pineapple. Served with Creole slaw and grilled veggie skewer.

Sliced chicken served with grilled onions and peppers, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapenos. Served with 4 corn tortillas. Served with Creole slaw and grilled veggie skewer.