First time coming to La Iguana azul and loved everything from start to finish from the drinks to tacos (I ordered the Azteca tacos ... highly recommend, and my wife ordered chorizo tacos , both were outstanding) and of course the Tres leches cake and Mexican coffee . Very friendly service and love the atmosphere (extra points for the lucha masks ) probably my favorite restaurant on the island . If you're looking for epic Mexican food no need to look any futher la iguana azul is the place to go !! read more

Cute place in Great Kills. We were a party of 8 seated away from the air conditioner as requested. Service was friendly but slow. Food was very good. Drinks were good but the choice of booze could have been broader. We would probably try this place again to see if the service could be quicker. read more

Not good service was slow and food was horrible. The worst Mexican food I have ever had

While visiting NY from SC my daughter recommended this place. Apparently she and her now husband used to go here often. It had been a while since they came however. The food was disgusting. The chicken was rubbery and flavorless. The service was even worse. The owner waited on us that day. The place was empty. He was rude. My mother in law didn't like her food so she sent it back. He brought something else. She ate it even though she didn't like it. Everyone in the group disliked the food. My daughter kept saying she didn't understand why he was being so rude. He is usually so nice. Maybe he just didn't like out of towners. Who knows. The overall vibe of the place was nice and I love the linen on the tables. The music was 80's music. I commented that I liked the music to the owner and he said oh you like it?? I am gonna change it. Not sure if he was joking but he looked serious. The music did go to a different kind after he said that. When we go back to Staten Island we will not be visiting this place again. The chips and salsa were not at all what we are used to.. and you have to pay for it. Here in the South.. the chips and Salsa are free to paying customers. read more

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I've come here many times and the staff is always very friendly, music is always great, and food is very good! I usually get the steak with onions and a side of rice and beans which is delicious. This time I got the pork and pineapple tacos which I wasn't crazy about. However, the rice and beans were very good as usual. Also, the chips with guacamole is a must have, it's so delicious and creamy! My partner got a mango margarita which came in a super cute skull glass, he said it was very good and strong! I will definitely be back to try some other options! read more

La Iguana Azul - Mango margarita - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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The food here is 5/5 delicious. I've always had amazing food here. I highly recommend ghe fried calamari appetizer- it comes with the most creamy green crema sauce to dip. I also love the steak and onions dinner and the steak tostadas. Sangria is a great drink choice. My only complaint and only reason why I give it a 4/5 total is because I've had bad service experiences such as slow serving experiences. BEAUTIFUL restaurant great ambiance read more

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Never have dined in but always order. These guys probably know my address by heart already. Never had time for photos because I'm elbow deep in a burrito. These guys Mexican food is authentic and I grew up in queens btw. I usually rotate the steak torta, burrito and nachos. I have yet to be disappointed. read more

The food is always out of this world. The weekday happy hour specials are fantastic. The owner and bartender know my friend and I by name and even who likes which hot sauce and puts them in front of us accordingly when the food comes out. Best margaritas. If you want simple and delicious Mexican this is the place to go. read more

Guacamole Chunk is definitely recommended. Salted beef was done right. It was a quiet Saturday noon so all food was served quickly. There's parking in the back and a park&ride near read more

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Very authentic dishes with some American versions. Reasonably priced, good atmosphere, excellent frozen margueritas! Family owned, small neighborhood business -always friendly and accommodating! read more

I've been here about a half dozen times & the food is consistently good. The service is friendly (unfortunately, depending on who your server is, things can suffer a bit on a busy night. As I experienced for the first time, once my food came to the table, the young lady who served us vanished. I was hoping to order another pitcher of margaritas, but she never showed back up! Ended up drinking the water that we got in the beginning, until that was all gone. I even had to ask another hardworking gentleman who was attentively taking care of other tables for more water, which he obliged. He even cleared the table for us. Still no sign of my server. We waited another 10 minutes or so before going to the bar & settling the check. Hoping this was an isolated incident, but it was very offputting, particularly since were regulars. I removed a star based on this experience. I won't rule out ever coming back, but I'm certainly going to take a hiatus on this place for a while. It's a shame, because those margaritas are fire!!.) & the place is lively, without being overwhelming. I went for the first time on a Saturday night & while it was busier than on my other visits, there was no change in food or drink quality. I did have to wait a few extra minutes for drink refills, as the bar was clearly getting bombarded with drink orders, but it was nothing too outrageous & when the drinks did arrive, they were on point! I highly recommend the house margarita! There were upgrades on the menu, but I opted for the basic & can't imagine it being any more amazing than it was! The only issue with this place is metered parking can be a bit scarce in the area but totally worth checking out! read more

Attentive service. Great food. Beautiful decor. Large portions. Reasonably priced. Traditional Mexican fare and some Tex-Mex selections. Great ambiance. Don't wait like I did, go soon! read more

The "bad decisions make better stories" sign truly says it all! If you're looking for a brand new & unexpected pipeline to explore this summer, we highly recommend hitting La Iguana Azul before a coquettish splash in the pool at Great Kills Swim Club. Nothing could have prepared us more for a celestial evening dip than an order of guac and chips for the table, followed by al pastor & chicken tacos. To top it all off, the Miami chic interior decor is intoxicating (as were the gargantuan frozen margaritas). With a disco ball & highly literal neon sign in our midst, we were unstoppable. read more

La Iguana Azul - Frozen margaritas (from left to right: mango & watermelon) - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

La Iguana Azul is one of Staten Islands best kept secrets. I found out about this spot from a friend and glad I did. We randomly tried it out on Fathers Day and it wasn't crowded at all. Located in Great Kills you really wouldn't notice it, and it's actually so underrated. The food is authentic Mexican and plain delicious. I didn't happen to get the name of our waiter but he was so friendly and funny, he also made a killer Jalapeño margarita. This is definitely a place I would frequent often, and the prices are great. Most of the island frequents another Mexican spot (which I frequent too) but this is definitely a must go. read more

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Cannot rave enough about how much I LOVE this spot!!! La Iguana Azul is the place to be for authentic Mexican cuisine, as well as getting that real feel of dining in a Mexican Restaurant. The decor is on point and the staff is super friendly. We dined outdoors in their backyard seating which was beautifully decorated with colorful banners and plants. We had to start off with drinks, we specifically went for Margarita Monday. We ordered a Coconut Margarita on the rocks, as well as a Mango Margarita on the rocks and let me tell you, these were the size of our heads!!! & were one of the best margaritas we've ever had. We started with chips & guac as our app which was A1, the guacamole was so flavorful and creamy. As for our entrees, we ordered the Enchiladas and the Mexican style Quesadillas (Tika aka Chicken and Sauce). The food was delicious with every single bite, filled with so much flavor. We loved our margs so much we had to order another round of drinks, this time I tried the Strawberry Mojito which was just as incredible as the Margarita, with super fresh mint. Overall 10/10 experience, I cannot say enough good things about this spot. Check it out ASAP!!! read more

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Went here for the first time with my boyfriend on a late Wednesday night. Manuel was our waiter and he was excellent from the second we walked in. They had around a half hour or so to close and he made it seem if we got there early in the evening. I had a margarita and we shared tacos and a chicken dish. We will definitely be coming back here!!! Additionally, the decor is beautiful and the music is excellent ! Come check it out!! read more

La Iguana Azul - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I was super excited to try this place since my family comes here pretty often. We place an order for pick up and I was unfortunately super disappointed. My mom told me to order the chunky guacamole because she said it's 10/10, we ordered that, along with several entrees. It was the most bland guacamole I've ever had. Absolutely no seasoning at all, just tasted like mashed up avocado with diced tomatoes. Maybe someone forgot to add seasoning and lime. I ordered the chicken tostadas, which again I was super excited to get. The chicken in my tostadas was chicken skin that was super slimy, not crispy, and basically inedible. Looked like chewed up chicken. Super disappointed. Another thing that really upset me was that we were charged more for our food than we were supposed to. On their website online it said the prices were cheaper. The tostadas and quesadillas were listed for $10 each. The guacamole and chips are listed for $7. So we had an idea in our head for a price when we went to pick it up. When I went to pick up my food, the staff member told me the total and I was shocked to hear how expensive. I told him it might be a mistake. The gentleman then proceeded to tell me they RAISED the prices and showed me their menu in the restaurant. He said the prices online were never updated. I told him they should honor the online prices and they didn't. I know it's a few dollars more but that's not the point. I wouldn't mind paying for a few dollars, it's just rude when you see the menu items listed on their ACTIVE website for a lower price and they use the excuse of never updating them. I definitely think is the wrong move for a business to make to not honor their online prices. So instead of paying $10 for the entrees, I got charged $12.48 for each. And instead of $7 for guacamole, I got charged $10.40. Plus tax. Not sure for the odd number prices but that's what it says on my receipt. Ended up paying over $50 for bad food. Super disappointing. See attached photos. read more

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We came here on a Friday and sat outside and it was such a beautiful night and my boyfriend and I had such an amazing time. The al pastor tacos were my favorite and we had so many margaritas, they were so yummy!!! Our waiter was extremely nice and accamodating, he didn't rush us to finish and encouraged us to stay as long as we wanted even though they had a busy night. Can't wait for the weather to warm up so that we can sit outside again. read more

La Iguana Azul - Bathroom mural - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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I was looking for a new place to eat while visiting my family in New York and took a shot with Iguana Azul. When you enter they have a lot of cute decor and interestingly EDM music blasting. They were very accommodating with our food requests. in terms of margaritas - they didn't have agave which was a little disappointing. We ordered the nachos, Tostadas, Huarache, enchiladas. Everything was delicious and fresh and portions were amazing. My only complaint was the enchilada sauce was a little too acidic/sour. Also the bartender was not as friendly, given we were a large group ordering a lot food. overall this is a 4 and I found a new place for my parents to try. read more

Very authentic Mexican food on Staten Island. Great service and very kind waiters. A meal at this restaurant makes it feel like spending a night in Mexico at Epcot (the Florida one). Please try the head cheese (pictured below) if you're open to new experiences. Gives free chips and dip as you wait for your meal. Been here 3x now and have only had positive experiences! Very fair pricing- only about $10 a dish, and the portions are more than enough. Head cheese was bussin'; so was the pork skin mexican style quesadillas (to clarify this is different from the american style ones) try them!!!! read more

La Iguana Azul - head cheese quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Fantastic dining experience. The layout of the restaurant makes you feel like you're in Mexico without having to travel. I always order the chorizo sandwich which is amazing but this time I wanted a hamburger and it was enjoyable. The staff is always friendly and attentive. I once had a shot of Don Julio 1942, not only was the tequila great tasting but not as expensive as most would charge. They'll see more of my business in the future. read more

This place has some of the best meals you will ever see, its so amazing along with the customer service. A side note, one of the workers decided to show me a place i didnt know where it was, himself. would recommend the place read more

You know a place is good when you live in a completely different state, have only had delivery from the restaurant and find yourself craving their food. Living in Hawaii where there's a shortage of authentic Mexican food and an abundance of Taco Bells, one needs to be grateful for the great weather and look forward to trips back to see family where at least one meal from La Iguana Azul is guaranteed. I've tried their burritos, chilaquiles, enchiladas and their nachos all of which are delicious, but there's something about their nachos that has me in the middle of the day on a Tuesday writing a review as I fat girl fantasize about eating them in a few weeks. Some of their dishes are spicier than others and I pussed out of finishing the chilaquiles because my head was on fire, but they were delicious none the less. Delivery is usually pretty fast, and the orders have always been correct when I've been around. Maybe one visit back I'll get to see the inside of the restaurant too. read more

Great Mexican restaurant in the middle of Staten Island. I promised myself I'd go there countless times before but never availed myself of the opportunity. Fortunately, I was able to eat a delicious meal there this past week. Very tasty chorizo, a decent selection of drinks, and attentive service. They went a bit too hard with the iguana motif, but the ambience is pretty inviting, nonetheless. read more

Wow the food was awesome, service was great. Tacos, quesadillas, and burritos. Large portions so don't order too much or you will be eating left overs the next day. Keep eating keep living. read more

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Loved their tacos! Reasonably priced, fresh, and good flavoring. First time ordering here for takeout. Would definitely come back! read more

La Iguana Azul - Chicken quesadilla (Mexican style) - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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I've been eating here for years. I've had takeout, I've had delivery, I've eaten in, and I've never, ever been disappointed. I've turned friends onto this place, who have turned friends onto this place, who, y'know, etcetera. this is a place where if friends can't agree on something, we know we can fall back on because there's always something good. this is a place one friend ate for nearly a week straight because it's that good. the chorizo is excellent, I could eat it for meal after meal. I've never been disappointed by their food. I can't eat cilantro and they've always been very good about keeping it off for me when I ask, and any place that can be reliable about removing that ingredient when I ask is a place that's deserving of praise. eating in has always been a pleasant experience too. before the pandemic we wound up there often enough, and the staff has always been kind and accommodating. last time we started off ordering for take-out and midway through the order decided to stay and order in and they quickly shifted stuff around and got us at a table. if you're looking for some incredible, actual mexican food in this area, this is your place. they're so good. read more

So after my break from La Iguana, I've tried them again a few times. Every time so far, no issues, good customer service, and most important, amazing tasting food. Highly recommend giving them a try. Leaving 1 star off for two reasons, prices are still a bit high compared to other places and it's 2019...they're not on Grubhub, UberEats, etc. so I'm usually ordering for pickup 9/10 times. read more

We pass this place all the time and we're excited to try it. Upon walking in to the virtually empty restaurant the 15 year old kid didn't even want to get up from sitting to offer us a table. Reluctantly we were seated and only given a food menu no drinks menu. 10 minutes pass, 15, 20 no one came over to our table which was literally in front of the bar and we had made eye contact like 3 times with bartender and a waitress. So we got up and left. How can we support small businesses when they treat their customers like an inconvenience. read more

Wow, La Iguana Azul was certainly spectacular. I love the vibe. La Iguana Azul has an amazing Al Pastor Tacos, try it I believe you would like it, I certainly love it. Service is fantastic, no problems at all. I can't rave any more about La Iguana Azul. read more

We found this place on yelp when trying to figure out what to eat...not knowing we gave it a try and I all I have to say...Sorry guys, food was toooo darn good and we were hungry, NO PIcS, but trust me when I tell you, the food was VERY tasty and delicious. We started with chorizo nachos and steak nachos, yummy! My wife had Tinga tostada and she was humming it was that good. My daughter had a steak burrito, she was sad when it finished but was very full. My son had the steak sopes...all he kept giving me was the thumbs up!! I had the tinga huarchas...uummm, so tasty!! Also, it was a Tuesday night so there was no wait, service was very good, no rush...enjoy tour time, drink and have a nice chat, it is a little slow but worth it!! Homie relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely be back. read more

Me and my brother just got burritos on the menu it says there guacamole and there wasn't. Second honestly I asked for chicken and I swear to for there was left over turkey from thanksgiving. I would never go back. read more

La Iguana Azul - Burritos say guac there was no guac - Mexican Near Me - Staten Island, New York

I like there food but sometimes the meat and chicken taste sooo weird and it just throws me off so bad

Service is great, ambiance is awesome but the food is terrible. The chicken tacos were made with a delicious sauce on the side. You need to drown the taco in sauce to make it palletable because the chicken was boiled. We tried the chicken fajitas which looked great, but the rice was undercooked and the chicken had absolutely no seasoning. I tried this place years ago, and the food was better. I don't know what happened but my family couldn't even eat our dinner. Now I'm sitting in Lobo Loco because we were craving Mexican food. What a fail read more

Went here for Cinco de Mayo, made a reservation for 23 people. We arrived at 6 pm and didn't receive a menu until we asked for one at 7:15pm. It took an hour to get our first round of drinks, we finally got food at 9 pm. But this is all expected being how busy they were and it was cinco de Mayo,but then this is where it got worse... they had a DJ and about 4 tables of people including us were all just getting food hours after waiting, and they turned on smoke machines that blew smoke right in our faces. The older adults at my table couldn't breathe and I am pregnant and had to stop eating and take my food to go because the restaurant became filled with smoke so bad from the outside it looked like it was on fire. Why would you fill a restaurant with smoke when people are just finally getting their food? The table next to us had to go outside for air as well and they still didn't get any food at all. All they cared about was the 15 people at the bar having a club experience rather than the 5-7 tables of people paying good money to have a nice meal. Holiday or not, I will never eat here again. The manager or whoever he was knew I was pregnant , he walked by and hit me in the head with a chair he was trying to carry above me and didn't even stop to apologize, and he never tried to consider people eating over making it into a club scene. I used to love this place, after spending $1500 on tonight's meal I'll never go back. Terrible experience from start to finish. . read more

I love this place. A hidden gem in GK! The staff is so nice and the food is so flavorful.

I've been to Mexico and had authentic mexican food. Nothing compares to how good the food is here . This is the best Mexican restaurant by far . Get the al pastor tacos . You'll be amazed . Also the Hawaiian torta is to die for . read more

All I can say is pls give this place a try n ull become a regular.. let's attack at the door beautifully decorated n fun music loud enough to enjoy but not too loud that u can't carry a conversation.. the serves were polite friendly n very helpful when it came to adjusting dishes n explaining them .. the drinks (margaritas we tried few) were delicious n well balanced.. the food was well presented with fresh delicious ingredients ( tacos , chimichangas, enchiladas, parrillada) were enjoyed by all ( yes we kinda shared all bc we had to try everything.. highly recommended if ur in the mood for traditional fresh well served Mexican food pls give La Iguana Azul a try u won't be disappointed read more

Fabulous food and service. Street parking is plentiful. No booths. Prices are reasonable and portions are huge. We didn't have any drinks, so I can't say if they're generous, or cheapskates with their pour. You must get the guacamole. read more

If you wanna feel like you're in Mexico go here! The service is super slow but the food is very reasonable and really good! The Music is different they have inside and outside seating ordering to go always takes over an hour but when you go sit there and be prepared to spend hours of your time. They have the best white sangria I've ever tasted! read more