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Today’s Groupon sides sizable sips and savories with downtown views of Pegasus Palace. For $15, you’ll get $30 worth of contemporary Mexican tastes at the Dallas outpost of Iron Cactus, an established eatery featuring more than 80 types of tequila and an army of cactus-shaped iron automatons waiting to delight diners with impressions of former President Abraham Lincoln's house slippers.

A simple, made-from-scratch recipe is the secret to Iron Cactus’s famed margaritas. Swirl a frozen original ($5.25 small, $7.50 regular) with Beso Del Sol Purees for an additional $.50 (try coconut or another fruity flavor), or upgrade to El Agave made with Margaritaville Silver and Cointreau ($8.75). If you're buzzed just trying to decide, opt for a Tequila Flight, such as the Reposado selection ($9.75), featuring Cuervo Tradicional, El Tesoro, and Don Julio.

Start the eating portion off with tapas y botanas such as the chile con queso, a melty mix of white cheese, green chiles, pico de gallo, and jalapeno peppers ($5.95). Dinner options include fajitas, enchiladas, and a packed burrito Carlito ($11.95).

The tri-level downtown location on Main Street features an expansive rooftop with prime city views (click here to see views of the entire space). An appetite-inducing tortilla scent greets guests upon arrival. The stunning salsa sanctuary features a bar with late weekend hours, playful decor, and an airy, expansive exposed brick dining room. Hours vary depending on the bar, dining room, and day, so visit the website for specifics.

This Groupon is not valid during happy hour, on New Year's Eve, or from February 12 through 14.

Reviews

OpenTable reviewers give Iron Cactus an overall average rating of 3.5 stars, and Citysearchers give it four stars:

• All around perfect place to celebrate with friends without spending an arm and a leg. – BrendanJ, Citysearch
• The smiles were always there and drinks full. The food was amazing! – hiplady, Citysearch
• What a great view of the city and fun environment. – OpenTable.com user who dined on 11/18/2009