Avocados, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, garlic, and lime juice
vegan
Picante
$7.00
Avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, garlic, and lime juice
vegan
Salsa
Served with fresh tortilla chips
Roja
$4.00
Fire roasted Roma tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos blended with garlic and cilantro
vegan
Gringo
$4.00
Fresh, mild and full of flavor
Grilled Pineapple
$4.00
Pineapples, tomatoes, jalapenos, spices and cilantro
vegan
Sweet and Spicy Chipotle
$3.00
Smokey and spicy with a sweet punch
vegan
Inferno
$4.00
Tickle the top of your head with this spicy combination of habanero peppers
Dips
Queso Dip
$6.00
Dos Equis Amber and white cheese with Pico de Gallo
Queso con Chorizo
$7.00
Chorizo sausage blended into our white cheese sauce with Dos Equis Amber and Pico de Gallo
Dip Trio
$11.00
Your choice of one of our house made salsas and guacamole accompanied by our queso cheese dip
Apertivos
Nachos
Corn chips with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black beans and jalapenos topped with our queso cheese, sour cream, and a side of salsa for dipping
Regular$8.50
Pulled Chicken$9.50
Carnitas$9.50
Beef$9.50
Steak$9.50
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, mixed cheese, black beans and Pico de Gallo
Four Cheese$8.00
Pulled Chicken$9.00
Carnitas$9.00
Beef$9.00
Steak$10.50
Taquitos
Flour tortilla with mixed cheese and Pico de Gallo fried to a golden brown
Bean$7.00
Pulled Chicken$8.00
Three Amigos
$8.00
One pulled chicken, one pulled pork and one beef taco served Gringo, Mexican or Cactus style on your choice of 4 inch flour or corn tortilla
Mexican Street Corn
$6.00
Topped with chipotle lime crema, queso fresco, and cilantro
Tacos
All tacos served with Spanish rice and beans
3 Tacos Built Your Way
Choose a Meat
Beef
$11.00
Pulled Chicken
$11.00
Carnitas
$11.00
Chorizo
$11.00
Tofu
$11.00
Vegan Beef
$11.00
Grilled Steak
$12.00
Choose a Tortilla
Corn
Flour
Hard Shell
Choose a Style
Gringo
lettuce, tomato and queso fresco
Mexican
cilantro, onion and queso fresco
Cactus
spicy slaw, roasted corn salad and queso fresco
Choose a Sauce
Mi Casa
Salsa Verde
Mango Habanero
Avocado CrĆØme
Chipotle Aioli
Specialty Tacos
Cerdo con Ensalada de Cilantro
$10.00
Carnitas, cilantro slaw, and avocado cream topped with queso fresco
Chorizo Dulce y Picante
$10.00
Chorizo, fried onions, street corn, pineapple, and cilantro topped with Cactus sauce
Camarones de Chili Lima
$13.00
Shrimp marinated in lime and chili, pineapple, red bell pepper, chipotle remoulade, and cilantro
Pollo con Pancetta
$11.00
Grilled chicken, candied pancetta, pepper-jack cheese, bacon aioli, and crisp greens topped with smoked gouda
Chipotle Brisket
$13.00
Smoked brisket, Prickly Pear Chipotle BBQ, pomegranate seeds, tempura jalapeƱos, cilantro and jack cheese
Pollo Barbacoa
$12.50
Barbecue grilled chicken, red onion, candied peaches, diced jalapenos, and cilantro topped with queso fresco
Aldobado Bistec
$13.00
Marinated steak, Mexican street corn salad, chipotle ranch slaw and pickled onions, topped with queso fresco
Pescado Parrilla
$13.50
Chili rubbed grilled Mahi, red onion Confit, pineapple, avocado, cilantro, and cayenne lime crĆØme
Tofu Taco
$11.00
Blackened tofu, avocado, spicy red cabbage, corn, and avocado sauce
Vegan Beef
$12.00
A mixture of black bean and rice, vegan cheese and spicy red cabbage slaw
Buffalo Chicken
$11.00
Grilled chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with Pico de Gallo, lettuce, and mixed cheese topped with a ranch drizzle
Burritos
Served inside a flour tortilla (or naked upon request) with cilantro rice, beans, Pico de Gallo, and mixed cheese. All burritos served with a side of Spanish rice
Marinated pulled chicken served with fajita vegetables, mixed cheese, Pico de Gallo and cilantro rice
De Muerte Burrito
$11.25
Marinated pulled chicken, fresh jalapeƱos, mixed cheese, Pico de Gallo, and Spanish rice smothered in a chipotle salsa and topped with a sour cream drizzle
3 Pepper Spicy Burrito
$10.25
Grilled green, red, and jalapeƱo peppers, cilantro rice, mixed cheese, beans, and guacamole topped with chipotle salsa
Mixed grill of carne asada, chicken, jalapeƱos, & shrimp served in a heated molcajete bowl with queso fresco, avocado, & lime. Served with sides of black beans & Spanish rice along with four flour tortillas per person. This is served extremely hot!
For 1$21.00
For 2$32.00
Carne Asada
$15.50
Seasoned sirloin steak topped with chimichuri sauce & served with grilled peppers, onions, beans, & Spanish rice
Add Shrimp
$3.00
Chili Mahi
$15.50
Chili rubbed mahi, mango jalapeno chutney, cilantro rice, grilled lime
Fajitas
Served on a sizzling hot skillet with a side of lettuce, Pico de Gallo, mixed cheese, salsa, sour cream, & guacamole
Grilled Chicken$13.00
Tofu$13.00
Carnitas$14.00
Steak$16.50
Chick n Steak$18.00
Enchiladas
Three rolled enchiladas topped with your choice of Verde or Mexican red sauce & melted grated cheese. Served with Spanish rice & beans
Pulled Chicken$10.75
Carnitas$11.75
Steak$12.50
Sopas and Ensaladas
All salads served naked or with tortilla bowl
Sopa de Pollo
$6.00
Slow-cooked shredded chicken, fresh avocado, Pico de Gallo, & tortilla strips topped with sour cream drizzle
Sweet flour tortilla with a hint of cinnamon, cheesecake filling, & caramel deep fried to perfection with whipped cream & raspberry puree
vegan
indicates a spicy dish
Main
Taco Salad
$10.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and beef topped with sour cream and served with your choice of dressing
Fajita Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro rice, fajita vegetables, and guacamole
$9.00
Add Chicken, Carnitas, Beef or Tofu$12.50
Add Steak$13.50
El Pizza Bagel
$9.00
Two soft and toasty bagels with red enchilada sauce, chorizo, melted cheddar jack cheese and scrambled eggs, with Pico de Gallo
Southwest Shrimp and Grits
$12.00
Cheesy, buttery, spicy grits with queso fresco, chili-lime shrimp, corn and cilantro
Carnitas Hash
$10.00
Fried potatoes with bell peppers, onions and Carnitas, topped with a sunny-side- up egg and served with a side of toast
Galletas con Chorizo
$9.00
JalapeƱo-cheddar corn bread with chorizo sausage gravy
Chilaquiles
$8.00
Crispy tortilla chips in Verde sauce with onions, tomatoes, cheese, choice of chorizo or black beans, and topped with a sunny-side-up egg, cilantro and sour cream
Eggs Benedict
$11.00
JalapeƱo-cheddar corn bread, poached eggs, chorizo, chipotle hollandaise, Pico de Gallo and scallions
Fried corn tortillas topped with black beans, red enchilada sauce, Pico de Gallo, melted jack cheese, and two sunny-side up eggs. Served with a side of potatoes
Breakfast Nachos
$8.00
Tortilla chips with hot queso cheese, scrambled eggs, Pico de Gallo, chorizo, jalapeƱos, and sour cream, served with a side of salsa
Scrambled eggs and bacon wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with your choice of red or green sauce, sour cream and melted jack cheese. Served with a side of potatoes
Spicy Breakfast Sandwich
$8.00
Chorizo sausage topped with melted cheddar jack cheese, fresh jalapeƱos, Pico de Gallo, and picante guacamole. Served on toasted croissant bun with a side of potatoes
Churro French Toast
$11.00
Two pieces of croissant French toast, deep-fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar, with bourbon maple
Sopas and Ensaladas
Ask server for dressing selections. All salads served naked or with a tortilla bowl
Soup and Salad Combo
$7.00
A bowl of our Sopa de Pollo or Sopa del Dia paired with a side salad
Taco Salad
$8.00
Beef, lettuce, mixed cheese, tomatoes, onions, and sour cream
Fajita Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro rice, fajita vegetables, and guacamole
vegan
$7.00
Grilled Chicken$8.50
Slow Marinated Pork$8.50
Beef or Tofu$8.50
Grilled Steak$9.50
Mexican Cobb Salad
Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, corn, mixed cheese, and fresh sliced avocados
vegan
$8.00
Grilled Chicken$8.50
Slow Marinated Pork$8.50
Beef or Tofu$8.50
Grilled Steak$9.50
412 Salad
Lettuce, mixed cheese, grilled onions, and tomatoes topped with potato wedges
$8.00
Grilled Chicken$8.50
Steak$9.50
2 Tacos Built Your Way
All tacos served with Spanish rice and beans
Choose a Meat
Beef
$8.00
Pulled chicken
$8.00
Carnitas
$8.00
Chorizo
$8.00
Tofu
$8.00
Vegan Beef
$8.00
Grilled Steak
$9.00
Choose a Tortilla
Corn
Flour
Hard Shell
Choose a Style
Gringo
lettuce, tomato and queso fresco
Mexican
cilantro, onion and queso fresco
Cactus
spicy slaw, roasted corn salad and queso fresco
Choose a Sauce
Mi Casa
Salsa Verde
Mango Habanero
Avocado CrĆØme
Chipotle Aioli
Burritos
Served inside a flour tortilla (or naked upon request) with cilantro rice, beans, Pico de Gallo, and mixed cheese. All burritos served with a side of Spanish rice
Build It Burrito
Choose a Meat
Beef
$8.00
Pulled Chicken
$8.00
Carnitas
$8.00
Chorizo
$8.00
Tofu
$8.00
Grilled Steak
$9.00
Choose a Sauce
Salsa Verde
$1.00
with mixed cheese
Mexican Red Sauce
$1.00
with mixed cheese
Poblano Sauce
$1.00
Hot Queso Cheese
$1.50
Happy Hour
$2 Off Specialty Cocktails
Appetizers
$5.00
Margarita Pitchers
$10.00
Mondays
Jameson
$3.00
All You Can Eat Tacos
$15.00
Domestic Drafts
$3.00
Tuesdays
Tacos
$2.50
Dos Equis
$2.75
House Margaritas
$5.00
Wednesdays
Mexican Bottles
$2.75
Mexican Buckets
$13.00
Mega Margarita Pitchers
$10.00
Thursdays
Select Cocktail and Yuengling Pitchers
$5.00
Fridays
Margarita Pitchers
$10.00
Exotico Tequila
$1.50
Coors Lights
$2.75
Smirnoff
$3.75
Saturdays
Miller Lite
$2.75
All Day
Smirnoff
$3.00
10pm-12am
Smirnoff Bomb
$4.00
10pm-12am
Sundays
Blue Moons
$3.00
Mimosa Carafes
$12.00
2 For$20.00
Margaritas
Platinum Party
$9.00
The ultimate top shelf margarita made with Avion Silver, Bauchant and fresh citrus juices. Deliciousness served over ice with a salted rim and a lime
Blood Orange Margarita
$9.00
1800 Reposado Tequila mixed with fresh blood orange and Bauchant. Add a Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach floater for $2 and take this already delicious drink to the next level
Black Magic Margarita
$9.00
Omeca Altos Plata tequila and Triple Sec mixed with blackberries, simple syrup and a dash of activated charcoal for a little "black magic" coloring, garnished with a slice of lime
Mango-Chili Rita
$9.00
Espolon Blanco tequila and Triple Sec mixed with mango puree, sours, and a dash of chili powder, topped with a lime garnish
Specialty Drinks
Steel Sombrero
$9.00
Decada Silver Tequila suffused with Triple Sec, sweet agave nectar, ginger beer and bitters served with a slice of lemon
Cactus Caribbean Hurricane
$7.00
This beach classic is a mixture of spiced rum, coconut rum, orange juice and pineapple juice. Topped off with a Myers dark rum floater and a splash of grenadine to create a perfect storm
Jalapeno Mojito
$8.00
Muddled jalapenos and mint leaves mixed with Bacardi rum, soda water, simple syrup, lime juice, and lemon-lime soda served over ice
Smoky Pineapple
$7.00
Muddled jalapenos mixed with Monte Alban Mexcal, pineapple juice, and sours, served over ice with a jalapeno garnish
Basil Pom-Tini
$10.00
Stateside vodka, Pama liqueur, and lemon juice mixed with muddled basil leaves and topped with a wedge of lemon
New Fasion
$10.00
Esponlon Resposado, Amaretto, and Grand Marnier mixed with a dash of orange bitters, then poured over ice and topped with an orange peal garnish
Apple Mule
$9.00
Crown Royal Apple, ginger beer, and lime juice poured over ice in a cool mule mug, garnished with a wedge of lime
The Steel Cactus provides Pittsburgh's Shadyside with the perfect mix of funky and unique authentic Mexican dishes with a Cantina party into the late night! Overlooking Walnut Street across the street from the Apple Store and above Victoria's Secret, the Steel Cactus is the perfect place to perch to watch Shadyside's shopper and pedestrian traffic with its 60 foot of open storefront. The restaurant also features Shadyside's largest rooftop deck complete with dining service, island bar, restrooms, and semi-private party space.