My wife and I have been "fishing" for a fresh Mexican spot to add to our rotation, and Blue Iguana certainly *reeled* us in. It was fun to see how they've transformed the old Golden Corral on Sherwood - the vibrant redecorations (including the Mardi Gras Christmas-style tree at the entrance) definitely were a new take on the former buffet! The hospitality was top-tier, professional, and genuinely welcoming. As for the cuisine, the flavors were exceptional. My wife might have found her new favorite Mexican go-to based solely on the quality of their queso! I opted for the Asada Chilaquiles Rojos, and I must say, the execution was divine. The steak was tender, and the eggs were prepared to perfection. We are already plotting our return to dive into their taco selection. My only minor critique involves the menu structure: I found myself wishing for a few combination plates. While there are "a la carte" options, I would prefer a curated combo to make things simpler. I want to try all the things! read more

Blue Iguana - asada chilaquiles rojos - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I finally made it to this fun welcoming taco bar. The decor is bright & eclectic with vibrant hand paintings. I was greeted & welcomed to my seat. My server was really sweet & patient as I looked over the menu. My food came out quickly, hot & fresh. It was only right to get a cocktail which was the beso de iguana, which matched the vibe of the restaurant perfectly. The drink was sweet with the smooth taste of tequila (you can choose tequila, mezcal, rum, or vodka). Its presentation was eye catching with it being served on a platter with flowers & smoke. Lastly had the friend banana cheesecake for desert. Next time I'm sitting at the bar & watch the game lol! I cannot wait to come back soon with my husband read more

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Came in for a birthday lunch for my someone in my family, and we were pleasantly surprised! The decor is very nice and clean here. It's very sea/island themed, super cute!! The aguas frescas they had were decent. Everyone ordered different plates. The complimentary chips and dips (salsa and beans) were nice. All the food ordered was either good or great! Only things are that the seafood enchiladas definitely need more seafood than the few shrimp in them and the chicken on the fajitas was a bit dry. Everything else, including the service, was great! They sing happy birthday and make it super festive! Would love to come back to try more. read more

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Just stopped by on a lazy Sunday afternoon for a snack and a margarita. Nachos, set-up's and margaritas were exceptional! The atmosphere was bougie seaside (which I loved). We had a precious server Madilynn R. She was so pleasant, efficient and totally adorable! We will definitely be back again. read more

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Food is amazing. Service is very personal. The modern clean feel looks amazing. Food was with fresh ingredients and serving size was spot on. Lots of space for large to two person service. Lots of white to show they clean. They even HOnOR Military discount!!!!! Lots of parking!!! And can't miss the blue Sign!!! Margaritas are smooth and will surprise u..... you're not drinking rubbing alcohol. Worth its financial investment...u get what you pay for and that's quality! I will return with a date next time and just because. Great job y'all! Next time I'm going to start with desert! read more

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Good food, decent service (a little off tonight), and very loud live music. The live band is nice, but way too loud. Get a table far away if you can. The margarita flight was great. My wife loved the mango, the blue curacao tasted exactly like a margarita should, the traditional lime was okay, and the strawberry was way too sweet. And the straight tequila shot came with some nice, chunky salt with little flecks of green (cilantro?). It was great. The salsa was thin and watery and hot, but tasted good (I just like it thick and chunky - maybe this'll be your favorite). The guacamole was great , with a nice pico de gallo on top. Yum!! And the tacos al pastor were excellent!! (Even of the waiter didn't know they had that on the menu.). Wait staff in general seemed to be distracted. It was a slow night, they did a lot of hanging around and visiting among themselves - which just reminded me to slow down and enjoy the moment. Go for the food, get a table far away from the band, and try the margarita flight! read more

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This was my first time at the Blue iguana restaurant. Just happened to be Valentine's day. Man, if you have a large family or meeting bunch of friends for drinks and/or a bite to eat - this is the place to come. I think the facility used to be a Golden Corral and when they renovated it for this Mexican restaurant they left the open floor concept with the exception of one or two rooms off to the side for private parties. TONS of seating that can be arranged to fit just about any size party. Also have standard Booth seating with high backs giving you and your significant other lots of privacy while you eat. I was in the mood for a taco salad and although the size of the offering was a bit smaller than I anticipated, I really enjoyed it a lot. If I had any complaint at all it was that they had too MUCH ground beef in the salad. Personally, I prefer pico de gallo as my 'dressing' to add a little moisture to the salad, but the waitress did make it clear that there were other salad dressing options if you so desired. They also offered the taco salad with steak or chicken as a protein option. The salsa that they bring with the chips could have been a little bit spicier, but it wasn't bland either. Kind of middle of the road. I'm sure the waitress could have brought me some hot sauce or sriracha sauce if I had asked. They also brought a small dish of refried beans with the house chips while waiting for my entry. They were a wonderful 'paste' like consistency. Nothing turns me off more at a Mexican restaurant then refried beans that come soupy and runny. Again, the dip could have been a little spicier but I enjoyed it with my chips just the same. If I order the taco salad again I will definitely have to ask for more lettuce and less ground beef LOL so that it's more 'salad-like'. Public areas and bathroom are impeccably clean and saw staff constantly walking around and cleaning tables and keeping things nice and organized. Waitress was very attentive and checked in on me several times during my meal. Can't say how's the rest of their menu is since this was my first time there, but based on this experience I will definitely be back. read more

Blue Iguana - Ground beef taco salad, house margarita (2 for 1 happy hour), chips with salsa & refried bean dip - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Let me start here. I've read the reviews for this place specifically the one star ones and they are all WRONG! Let me start here, the food portions are not small, they are enough to FEED YOU, and you leave full without needing to take home food you're not going to eat anyway. cause let's all be honest, we don't always eat leftovers from the night before, especially restaurants. Not to mention the food is so good, you won't be taking it home because it's all in your tummy by the time the check arrives. Next up the service is nice and FAST waiters and managers walking around constantly to check on you when you're sitting down, ordering, eating etc. never once has a bad experience here. Also if you're complaining about people being happy and dancing at a MEXICAN RESURANT where the culture is to dance and be happy and celebrate food you're in the wrong place, go to Cracker Barrel. Last but not least the vibes here are wonderful and nice. Truly a wonderful place to eat for a great night out to eat price. read more

If a Mexican restaurant has both chamoy and Tajín on the rim of their mango margarita, I'm instantly in love--and Blue Iguana? Yeah, they understood the assignment. Their mango marg with chamoy, and that spicy-salty rim? A sweet, tangy masterpiece. Basically a vacation in a glass with a little kick. The space itself is huge--tons of room to spread out, celebrate, or post up with friends. Perfect for birthdays, girls nights, or big family hangs. Bonus: parking is a breeze. Chamoy on the rim + a spacious vibe = one happy girl. I'll be back. read more

The ambiance at Blue Iguana is fun and different--from the bold colors to the decor. The bar has a great selection of tequilas, and the food was solid for a Mexican restaurant in Baton Rouge. It's a great choice if you're looking for Mexican food down Sherwood Forest. The tacos weren't quite as good as a few of the taco trucks around Baton Rouge, but overall it's definitely a solid spot. read more

Blue Iguana - Steak Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The bright and vibrant colors and glow of blue lights certainly stand out on a pretty dull stretch of S Sherwood Forest. My friend and I arrived for a Sunday dinner, and we were quickly seated in a booth. The space is very open with lots of room. The interior has a lot of funny murals and artwork, as well as a few eclectic light fixtures. You get chips and salsa, as well as a little black bean dip, when you are seated. I ordered red wine, and it was actually a pretty tasty one. I ordered three a la carte tacos, and while none were earth shattering, they were good. I wasn't hungry enough for a full dish, so this was satisfying. My friend's fajitas were fresh and sizzling. Everything was quick and tasty. There were a few birthdays in the place, so we watched the staff sing and all for those people. This is a great place to bring a large group to, especially with kids. (Just don't let your kids do sprints across the place or even toss a football around like this group did - staff shouldn't have to come tell you that.) I will absolutely recommend this place for when we do our girls dinner and will certainly be trying the tequila drinks and specials! read more

Blue Iguana - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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If you haven't tried this place, I highly recommend you go!! 2 for 1 margaritas at happy hour. The house ones were very good! We enjoyed the band as well. My grandson and i split the ground beef nachos ($14.99) and i could not believe how massive they were!!! It would feed a family, haha. There were very yummy, loaded with meat and cheese. They did not skimp at all! My husband had steak and chicken fajitas. It was a great portion, tender and flavorful meat, delicious veggies as well. The complimentary chips were perfect. The salsa was very tasty as well Service was top notch!!! Our server, Jean Paul, was just great! All of the staff was so friendly and helpful. Food comes out in a timely manner, the staff makes sure you're doing great. We never wanted for anything. I cannot wait to go back and try more items. It's a def must try spot. read more

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The food was prepared with detail and care. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is large enough to have a few cozy spots, as well as, family style tables. Will go back again read more

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Food was pretty tasty and service was quick and liked the vibe of the place and friendly everyone was , I order the loco burrito and my friend got the gringo burger great place if wanna take someone on a date , or bring family to read more

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Food was great. Great atmosphere. We went there I think on a Friday. They had live music and a fire show. Really enjoyed ourselves. Would go again. read more

First time in and my wife and I tried a little bit of everything. Tight off we noticed how clean everything looked and smelled. Cleaning agent was a little stout. First, white queso was fantastic. Had a good spice to it. We had a mixture of items including ground meat, chicken, steak, and shrimp. Everything was seasoned perfectly except the shrimp. Shrimp could have used a little extra seasoning. Staff was fantastic and very attentive. Will definitely be back. read more

Blue Iguana - White queso - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

management did absolutely nothing when a group of young girls were dancing, playing charades, and screaming while we were trying to have a family meal. their parents did absolutely nothing too. spoke to the owner who blew me off and absolutely unapologetic about the situation. will not return absolutely poor management and ownership. dont go if trying to have a conversation at dinner and young girls/boys dancing amd playing charades because owner/management disregards read more

No food was just average for Mexican rest in Baton Rouge. When only ate barely a third and did not want a take away box I had a beer so like how could they screw that up, my wife had a margarita, asked for salt on the rim like In most Mexican restaurants, yet the brought it in a funny looking jar with an opening about an inch mouth, like how could you get a salty rim on that so they told her they put the salt in her margarita. That was not what she ordered nor received, and it was mediocre as well, How could the improve! Get a Mexican that can cook authentic mex food and another bartender read more

Went on a rainy Tuesday night. Staff was very welcoming and attentive. Chips and salsa were very good. Got the Carne asada. It was steamy got and cooked perfectly. It was clean and nice lighting. read more

Blue Iguana - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

My new favorite Mexican in BR. Had Pedro's Favorite and Speedy Gonzales. We loved everything on the plates. Good variety and my husband and I were able to try a little of everything. Service was wonderful. Ask for Kelsie. She was super sweet and attentive. Very clean and love the theme. Didn't sit at bar but looks like they have a nice bar area too. read more

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The staff is awesome and only surpassed by the fresh food. Super cool decor makes for a bright airy atmosphere. Don't miss a chance to visit this place. read more

Incredible Mexican food, vibrant atmosphere, and top-tier service! The staff truly cares about making your dining experience special. Highly recommended. read more

Saw this place driving home last night, parking lot packed on Saturday! Happy hour everyday 2-7 for margaritas. Had the steak nachos, yum! Inside atmosphere is awesome! read more

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The staff was very friendly and the food was good... get the Birria Tacos- trust me, they are worth it! Pretty murals everywhere and live music. read more

Blue Iguana - Drink menu - Mexican Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Great spot. Steak for fajitas can be marinaded more for tenderness And more flavor but the overall ambience is nice. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. Elote corn was over powered by lime or vinegar not sure which but wasn't too bad and would be better if they lighten up on the vinegar or whatever caused it to taste vinegary. Cheese sticks were not what I expected and wouldn't try those again; but it's a new spot check them out And give them time ti iron out the kinks read more

Food was terrible with small portions for the price. The drinks are watered down. No wonder this place is empty when you arrive. Maybe time to hire a chef and come up with a new menu. Seems like it's only kids that work there as well. read more

Great octopus !!! Service was okay. I think our server was new. The art work is really amazing.

The big blue sign made us decide to turn in and try a new Mexican restaurant. The food was very tasty, fresh and servings were ample sized. I had the fajita bowl with steak and the flavor was great. My husband totally enjoyed his quesadillas. The staff was very personable and attentive. We will be back! read more

I visited this location on Cinco de Mayo and did not have the greatest experience. The weight was super long and not to mention when we were seated the food took approximately 1 1/2 hours to come out and the food was wrong. I am not sure if I would be revisiting this location at the taste of the food. I honestly give it a four out of 10. read more

I was impressed with the service. Greeted well and all of the service basically. There was a nice live band that created a cool relaxing atmosphere. I went with the basic Gringo Tacos beef. To the cook: stop being so lazy when you brown your ground beef. Drain the grease ffs. Terrible grease everywhere from the beef tacos. I'm a cook and trust me they did not drain that taco meat. Chips and salsa came with beans and was great. Cook fumbled the ball. I'm being generous with this rating only because everyone else did a great job. I have never eaten anything else here but I might try again. read more

We had the carnitas and steak fajitas, food was great and our server, Gaby, was awesome! She came often checking on us with a smile!

The restaurant has been beautifully redone, the food was well prepared and the service was excellent.

I can't really say how the food or service is. I will try again on a week day when there is no band. Went there Saturday with a group of 12. As soon as we walked in all we could hear was a loud band playing. We were going to get a big table away from the noise but it would still have been too loud there. We just wanted to eat good food and have conversations with friends. Live music in the background is great but the band was playing at a level of a concert hall instead of a restaurant. So we left. read more

Maybe the place is just new but I was not impressed by anything here. The salsa had a taste of ketchup, the margaritas were watery, the boom shrimp was soft and overcooked, the chickens tacos were dry. The ambiance gave us high hopes but I would not go back read more

The best thing about this new restaurant is that it is a makeover of the previous 225 Crab. The interior has been toned down and is more appealing. That being said we visited on a Friday nite after reviewing the restaurant info in The Advocate and found quite a few ppl dining in. However,,, they had a band playing and with the lack of soft surfaces it was way too loud and most of the arrivals after being seated asked to be relocated away from the noise. The service was great and all of the wait staff were very accommodating. The menu has some nice touches including burgers and a decent margarita and limited beer menu but doesn't heir on those looking for a nice taco salad or something lite. We shared the Nachos Locos which came on a platter full of chicken, shrimp, and beef covered in cheese, but had all the associated lettuce, guacamole, pico de galo, and sour cream piled on one end so trying to enjoy all of the additional ingredients was nearly impossible. All In all the food was decent. Will try again but will stay away from the nachos and try a starter or main course. They advertise raw oysters and their mainstay flaming shrimp but didn't see anyone ordering any. Prices reflect the area so they compete with other Mexican restaurants. read more