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Clear glass of red drink with orange slice sits at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
Tortilla bowl with grilled shrimp, shredded cheese and guacamole sits at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
Cast-iron skillet with grilled steak, chicken, cilantro and lime sits at pet-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
Green plate of cinnamon chips and vanilla ice cream sits at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
Crispy golden taquitos, green guacamole and red pico sit at pet-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
Golden-browned quesadilla slices with green scallions rest on turquoise plate at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
Green salad with cheese, bacon, avocado and tortilla strips sits at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
Clear glass of red drink with orange slice sits at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
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Tortilla bowl with grilled shrimp, shredded cheese and guacamole sits at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
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Cast-iron skillet with grilled steak, chicken, cilantro and lime sits at pet-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
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Green plate of cinnamon chips and vanilla ice cream sits at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
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Crispy golden taquitos, green guacamole and red pico sit at pet-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
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Golden-browned quesadilla slices with green scallions rest on turquoise plate at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
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Green salad with cheese, bacon, avocado and tortilla strips sits at dog-friendly The Velvet Cactus in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by @thevelevtcactus.)
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The Velvet Cactus

The Velvet Cactus is a casual Tex-Mex restaurant and margarita spot located in New Orleans’ Lakeview neighborhood. There's one dog-friendly patio that welcomes Fido. Please note that table service isn't available. The menu includes tacos, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, salads, and seafood, along with margaritas, cocktails, and other drinks. Visit Website

Or call (504) 301-2083 or email info@thevelvetcactus.com for more information.

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BringFido Guest Rating

The Velvet Cactus is rated 5.0 bones out of 5 by 1 canine critic on BringFido.

Customers praise The Velvet Cactus for its dog-friendly outdoor patio with appealing ambiance, diverse seating options, and friendly service, though the attached indoor patio does not accommodate pets. Some reviewers noted that while handcrafted margaritas are excellent, certain specialty drinks may contain excessive sour mix, and online wait time estimates may not reflect actual service speed.

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