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The Velvet Cactus
Lakeshore, New Orleans
Local chain serving Mexican-inspired dishes & cocktails in a funky, art-filled space.
“Local chain serving Mexican-inspired dishes & cocktails in a funky, art-filled space.”
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The Velvet Cactus Dietary Guide
Programmatic allergen analysis and menu breakdown
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Important Health & Safety Notice
This dietary guide is generated programmatically by analyzing dish names, descriptions, and common culinary ingredients. If you have severe celiac disease, life-threatening food allergies, or specific medical needs, please confirm with the kitchen staff before ordering. Cross-contamination can occur in shared kitchen environments.
🌾 Gluten-Free Options (20 matches)
Dishes containing no gluten or wheat ingredients.
Salads
HOUSE-MADE DRESSINGS
Ranch, Green Onion Caesar, Chipotle Ranch, Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Avocado-Creole Mustard Dressing
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Add Melida Beef, Fajita Chicken or Pork
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Add Shrimp, Smoked Brisket, or Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Add Fajita Steak
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
TAMPICO SALAD
Wild lettuce, mandarin orange, mango, queso fresco, spiced toasted almonds and served with Avocado-Creole Mustard dressing
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Sides
SIDES
Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Papas Mexicanas, Yellow Rice
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
PREMIUM SIDES
Sweet Plantains, Fried Avocado, papa bravas or sweet chili (please ask about seasonal beans)
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
MEXICAN STREET CORN
Applewood Chipotle Mayo and queso fresco
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Fajitas
Chicken
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Steak
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
FAMILY GRILL PLATTER
Steak and chicken fajita, jumbo gulf shrimp, smoked jalapeno and cheese sausage served on a sizzling skillet with onions and peppers with pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and grilled garlic butter. Create your own fajitas with your choice of 4 sides
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Eat Fit
ISLAND JERK CHICKEN
Chicken tenders marinated in jerk spices, seared and served with honey-lime & sour cream. Please allow 12 minutes to cook
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CHICKEN FAJITAS
Grilled onions and peppers on a sizzling skillet, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapenos. Served with 4 corn tortillas
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Quesadillas
MAYAN
Pork Pibil with Jalapeno and Pepper Jack cheese and grilled pineapple salsa. Served with a side of BBQ dipping sauce
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
BAJA
Diced filet Mignon, fire-roasted corn and black bean salsa, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
COWBOY
Diced beef chicken, applewood bacon, and Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese; served with Chipotle Ranch
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
CABO
Grilled gulf shrimp, applewood bacon, fire roasted corn, mango, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Enchiladas
CHICKEN
Topped with mixed cheese and Jalapeno Cream Sauce
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Cocktails
RED SANGRIA
Our own mix of Cabernet, brandy, orange and lime juice, triple sec and mixed fruit
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
WHITE SANGRIA
A mix of rum, Riesling, orange, lemon and lime juice, simple syrup and mixed fruit
✓ Naturally Gluten-Free (Based on general ingredients)
Prices and menu items are subject to change. Contact the restaurant for current information.