My second time here was for a late lunch. Therefore, it was much less occupied. Still, the decor and ambiance of the place is so beautiful, day or night! The food is so delicious and the portion sizes are very generous! I had the pollo ranchero chipotle and my son had the fish tacos. He was also surprised at how much tilapia they put on the tacos! Service is good too! We'll be back again and again! read more

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Always 5 star service and food quality. Had dinner there tonight. Our waitress was fabulous. Very attentive. Absolutely the best Mexican food in birmingham read more

Iguana Grill - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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There was no one in this place and we have no idea why. The ambiance is super cool inside with wall murals, lots of lighting, overall very clean. Came in for lunch. There was five of us. We were literally the only ones in there for a while. The food was good. My taco salad was awesome. We would return. read more

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Very nice layout and vibe in here for a true legit Mexican restaurant. All the spots are nice to sit and it's near inside here too. All the servers are nice and helpful and will continuously provide you with everything you need and want. The food is good too but I did mess up and not remember to take pictures as I always do. read more

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Ambiance is intimate and beautiful. The table seating is uniquely crafted seats and tables. The booth seating is also quite luxurious. I loved the extensiveness of the menu. It was so hard to pin down what to order. I decided on the TEXAS FAJITAS - a combination plate of steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas. It came out SIZZLING HOT! I would have preferred slightly larger cuts of meat. It did just disappear into the grilled onions and peppers. Flour tortillas were nice and soft. And rice and beans were perfectly fluffy and flavorful. Definitely great for a family dinner or date night. read more

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This Mexican restaurant is located next to the Mercado on Lorna Road. When you walk in, you will love the vibe. You will feel like you're in a town in Mexico. Also, they have several frozen margarita flavors. I tried the blackberry, it was great! The peach is also good. The food is typical. I always get the bean burrito or the chicken fajitas. read more

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I feel like it's been so hard recently to find comforting, hearty, good ol' Mexican food in town as of late! I haven't been to a dine-in Mexican place for dinner in a long time but giving Iguana Grill a chance was an extremely good decision. The interior is gorgeous and clean, overall a very family-friendly place that I will definitely bring my own family back to in the future. The food was exactly what I wanted- warm and comforting. The burrito pictured wasn't my order, but the few bites I had were decadent and to die for. Not to mention the SIZE on that bad boy! Super good for the price. The fish I got was tad bit dry but the sauce it was paired with made up for that entirely. Waiter was nice and filled up our never-ending chips&salsa before we had finished it and was just as attentive with our waters despite the place being pretty busy. read more

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We were wanting to try something different than our go to restaurants for Cinco de Mayo and were not disappointed. It was busy of course but we were greeted, seated and fed promptly & efficiently. We started with the guacamole and chips. Very fresh and flavorful. I'm normally a beef burrito kinda girl but wanted something different and went with the shrimp burrito. My husband had the pork carnitas. Both were very good but his dish was so tender & flavorful. Portion sizes were ample & the fresh pico really enhanced the dishes. The decor was beautiful & and a wonderful photo opportunity for this amateur photographer. Felt like I was back in Cabo! We will definitely be returning. read more

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I ordered the Tampiqueña steak and it was delicious! The pico de gallo was fresh and the homemade habanero salsa was excellent! The live music was a plus but I believe they only have it Wednesday nights. Adriana went above and beyond to make my experience here wonderful! read more

Had lunch here. It was so good brought my husband for dinner the same day. Best Mexican food I have had. Wow!!! read more

Iguana Grill - Fajita taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Ok so we have not been here in quite awhile. In August 2023 the Iguana Grill got a 70 from the health department during an inspection. Usually I don't pay attention to these things but a 70 is almost .....you know .....closing time........ so we decided to stay away from my favorite smoked salsa and grilled chicken salad until last night. The new inspection rating is 98 given in October 2023 so we took a chance. The food was good and we did not see any blatant violations so they have cleaned up the issues listed on the Jefferson County health Department website site. The only issue we had was a server in training. She handed my husband and I an extra plate (?of tortillas) . As my husband was unwrapping the foil to figure out what it was the server training the new server swooped in and grabbed them from his hand and said they were not for us and took them to the kitchen???? That was rude ......and who are you going to serve those to since it has been opened???? The right thing to do was leave it and suck up the mistake . Other than that the place is still fun and bright and full of good food!!!!! read more

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Incredible Mexican cuisine! Great queso, salsa and chips. I'm addicted to the number 10 on the lunch menu. Marinated sirloin strips folded into a flour tortilla and covered with queso, served with beans and rice. The marinade the steak is prepared in gives the most incredible flavor. A top favorite for Mexican cuisine! Ambiance is very fun and festive and service is always great! read more

This is a great place tucked under a hill. I've been here several times and most have been very good. Portions are plentiful and the taste is very fresh. The customer service never disappoints and they have a way of making you feel as if you're a part of the family. Great place to go on a date, have a girls lunch/dinner, family celebration or just simply have a meal. You won't leave without a carry out box because of the portion size. The drinks are so good! Blackberry margarita...get yourself one! read more

This is easily my favorite restaurant for Mexican food. Everything I've tried is delicious. Today I tried the Seńor Burrito and it is huge. I think the Chili's Relleno with fajita chicken is my favorite dish. The service is always great. Despite a negative health department rating several months ago this establishment came back strong with a 98. The decor is beautiful and the Mexican/Latino music adds to the experience. read more

Iguana Grill - This is the Señor Burrito with grilled chicken. It has everything in it. - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The service and ambiance are too notch. I hadn't been in years and was pleasantly surprised how good the food is. We went with a large party and the server was attentive. It wasn't too busy at 9pm on a Saturday night. The quality of food was fresh ingredients and very flavorful. Everyone enjoyed their food. I got the Iguana Shrimp Quesadillas. It was so good. For dessert we got flan, which was meh! Will definitely be back. read more

Iguana Grill - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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This is a true hidden gem. The decor in the restaurant is beautiful. The service was quick and friendly. The food is good and they have items that you don't see at the average Mexican restaurants (grill qual). Definitely worth a try. read more

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Literally the best Mexican in birmingham. best salsa I've ever had. Matgeritas are also very good and portioned

Decided to give it a try for lunch based on reviews on yelp before my office moves. I so wish I had come sooner. I will now be sad that I won't be able to go on a regular basis. I had the lunch special Chicken Quesadilla with Rice and Beans. Other than the bottom of the quesadilla becoming a little moist due to the juiciness of the chicken, it was one of the better quesadillas I have had. Chicken was flavorful and definitely not dry, plenty of ooey gooey cheese and nice crisp flour tortilla without being to done. The rice and beans were average. Not bad, but nothing special. Service was great. The decor was really nice. read more

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Cinco De Mayo! We got there early and it was already packed, but we were seated right away. Although it was beyond packed, we were serviced with good timing. Appetizers were great. Entrees were great and hot. Drink were good. The only problem is have a actually parking spot when it's packed. People where parked up hills and along the road. read more

Iguana Grill - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I have to start off this review by saying you MUST try a Sangria-Rita! You just have to! The medium sized is $12 and it's worth every penny! Needless to say, I definitely enjoyed myself at Iguana Grill today. I went with a group of about 8 of my co-workers. We decided to take advantage of their Happy Hour, which starts at 3 PM. Our waiter, Roberto, was so nice and attentive. I tried the cheese dip with chorizo added and it was delicious. Others tried things thing enchiladas and quesadillas and everyone seemed to really enjoy their food and drinks. It's decorated so pretty inside this restaurant. The stars are my favorite part. I will most certainly be back! read more

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New to Alabama, and we have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant. We have found it! Seasonings, cheeses, tortillas are all so mucho delicioso! Margaritas look expensive but their smooth taste will mask the kick you get when you walk out. Service was quick and polite. The ambiance is akin to Arizona or Mexico itself. I think we have found our church! read more

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Wow, so much to look at when you walk in the door...eclectic ceiling decorations. The chips and salsa are fresh and good...salsa has a bite but not so hot that you can't enjoy it. They have a lot of menu items so there is definitely something to please anyone who enjoys Mexican food. I usually get their tamales...always fresh. It is a laid back vibe with excellent food. Try it...you'll like it. read more

Visiting from Texas and our daughter (23) was craving Mexican food. The food didn't disappoint, salsa and queso were great starters. Both the chicken and steak quesadillas hit the spot. Playing golf again tomorrow and don't wanna overdo it. Next time we're in Birmingham and craving Mexican food, we'll be back. read more

Iguana Grill - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Good food! Amazing drinks! Great service! Beautiful place! We had a fantastic time! Will go back soon!

The service, food and drinks here were amazing. My only complaint is that it isn't closer to my house.

I enjoy coming to this place. The people are very nice and it is very clean. They make sure you have plenty and keep you drinks full. I had the fajita chimichanga and it was delicious. I usually get plain chicken but after this, I'm sticking with the fajita chicken. It was packed with grilled onions, peppers and seasoned grilled chicken. Then they fried it golden brown and topped it with some great cheese dip. The rice was fluffy and not dry. The beans weren't soupy and had a great flavor. This is one of my go to Mexican spots. read more

Iguana Grill - Fajita chimichanga is the bomb! - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

First time here. It won't be my last. The first thing that knocks your socks off is the ambience. Sure, it's a Mexican restaurant but take a look at the ceiling. Absolutely gorgeous with stars and almost Moroccan style lights and orbs. And murals on the wall. Before we ordered, our waiter gave us each fresh chips and salsa. Each. We didn't have to share our salsa with each other. What a nice touch. I had huevos rancheros, just because I like saying the name. Huevos rancheros. Which literally means ranch styled eggs. The lunch portion was huge and I would definitely order this again. The service was quick, efficient, and the food was very good. I'll be back! read more

Iguana Grill - Huevos rancheros! - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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This place never disappoints when it comes to food or customer service. The decor is lively, colorful - love it! I've eaten here several times and tried some of everything (taco salads, guacamole, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, etc.)... seriously, I've enjoyed it all. Their salsa is... SPIRITUAL. It's addictive. Today, I went for happy hour (btw, hh hours are: 3p - 6p). I had the house merlot, which was run of the mill for merlots. Pretty good. I'd never done dessert here but tried it today. I order the chimichanga stuffed with cheesecake. It's covered in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel. It was an excellent sweet tooth fix! Was it the best thing ever? Naw, but it was good! read more

Iguana Grill - Chimichanga stuffed with cheesecake! - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Used to be my top fave but they increased their prices about 9 mo ago and they are just too high for Mexican food. The decor is unique and romantic and the restaurant is huge. We've gone with 15-20 people and they were a bit slow but ok. Good margaritas! Hard to find, only 5 min from Galleria but hidden from Highway 150/Lorna Rd. Authentic Mexican grocery is next door. Lower your prices and I'd give you 5 stars! read more

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the health rating is 60. Don't eat here. The iguana is undercooked. IT's NASTY! iguana grill

Really good food and really good service! Def recommend stopping in! Great chips and salsa. Great drinks and everyone was happy with their food!! read more

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Terrible service. The food is ok but the service would stop me from recommending this place.

Unfortunately I had to wait for someone to come greet me at the door. I was immediately placed once I was finally greeted, I was placed with a menu and chips and salsa. I order the Quesadilla Supreme and a Peach flavor margarita. My waiter was nice he helped me get what I wanted correctly since this was my first time. It was very empty but the scenery was very pretty, I waited about 2 mins for my drink and food came in about 10 mins. Drink definitely was 10/10 (sweet but felt the kick after) The Chicken Quesadilla was 13/10 definitely had flavor the cheese they use definitely made the quesadilla. I would come back. read more

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It's like a scene from "Encanto" - such a beautiful restaurant! I ate here with coworkers after an all day planning meeting and we had a terrific time! The food was very good though prices are quite high for a typical Mexican combo ($15 for three enchiladas). The quality is quite good but not quite THAT good. With that said, I'll definitely go back for the atmosphere and the chunky salsa ;). Four out of five stars for a beautiful restaurant with pricey food that was pretty good. Maybe I'll go back and try something else that will wow me. read more

The ambience and decorations were really neat and set Iguana Grill apart from other Mexican restaurants; but the differentiators don't stop there. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was great. The meat had a really good seasoned flavor. We'd definitely come back and hope you'll stop by too. read more

Iguana Grill - Interior decorations and seating. - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Food was really good and so was the service. Booth seating was uncomfortably low. Next time we'll sit at a table with chairs.

Good Mexican restaurant close to our house. The salsa is fresh and just the right amount of spice. The interior is spectacular...you just have to go to see it and enjoy it. Very big restaurant so very little wait time even when busy. Service is good, staff is friendly, and food is good. Their menu is a bit different than other Mexican restaurants in the area, but the food is good. read more

This place is my favorite "Fancy" Mexican food in the greater Birmingham area. It is hidden in the corner of a strip mall, but don't let that fool you. From the time that you walk in you know that this is going to be a great experience. The decor in this place is AMAZING. There is so much to look at and I find something new on the walls each time I visit. The girls at the table all ordered the sangria-ritas. This is a red sangria mixed with margarita. Get it with the frozen margarita and you won't regret it. The drink goes down maybe a little too well; I'm glad I had a designated driver :) We always start out with some guacamole and queso. The guacamole has a whipped texture, and it is delicious. Hands down, my favorite guac. The queso is also very good. Good flavor and thick, not watered down like others that I have had before. For this trip I got the chicken quesadilla meal that came with rice and beans. It was tasty and definitely hit the spot on Cinco de Mayo. I'd be here a lot more if it was closer to where I live, but it is worth the trip each time we go. read more

Iguana Grill - Large cheese dip and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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We generally really like the Iguana Grill, but tonight it was just off. We got placed in the back room and felt like we were forgotten about. Service was just ok. Maybe they were short staffed? My food was lukewarm and mediocre at best. Was really disappointed. Won't be back for a while. read more

Iguana is a big restaurant, and the decor is delightful. There is a wide collection of ornate art and unique fixtures throughout the dining room. The restaurant had a festive atmosphere on Saturday night. It was crowded with families, couples, and groups. We had called ahead for reservations because we had a party of 21. The restaurant staff was accommodating, and they had our table set up before we arrived. Our waitress did an excellent job of keeping track of six different tabs even though we were seated randomly. And, the kitchen was able to manage our large order. Our food was delivered together, and in a timely manner. I had the Filete de Pescado and thought it was good. This dish is a grilled tilapia filet that is topped with a chipotle cream sauce. The filet was a huge portion and cooked just right. The sauce was rich, and made with corn, onions, and mushrooms. A small scoop of rice and a guacamole salad are served with it. The guacamole was excellent, it was fresh and tasty. In addition to the familiar Mexican dishes, Iguana offers authentic dishes that you might not find at other restaurants in the city. It is located next to El Mercado and is a cool place to dine. read more