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    Las Iguanas

    3.6 (35 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    LAS IGUANAS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken enchilada
    Nick S.

    There's not really a whole lot of quality Mexican or Latin American cuisine in Cardiff, so while Las Iguanas isn't mind blowing, it's a nice option when you're in need of a decent burrito. Bonus: There's 2-for-1 drinks at happy hour, and while their caipirinhas are a bit dinky (and filled with ice), they're also quite good!

    Rebecca B.

    This branch of Las Iguanas has the perfect position on Mill Lane, and with its happy hour cocktails it's always going to be popular on sunny summer days. It somehow manages to have areas suitable for larger and louder groups, and cosier places where you can enjoy a quieter, more intimate meal. Their quirky interior décor and Latin tunes complete the atmosphere. The menu features delicious Latin American dishes using fresh, GM-free ingredients - although I still think they do fajitas better than anything. I would definitely recommend this as a great after-work meeting place because in the early evening you can take advantage of their happy hour which runs until 7.30pm every day (and all day on Sundays) - and enjoy some fine Latin food.

    Moqueca
    Fatima F.

    I was in Cardiff for a work trip and we had dinner at Las Iguanas. The food was delicious and service very pleasant. They had 2 for 1 drinks during happy hour and that was awesome! In the future if I am in town again, I will be coming back!

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    The flavors are spicy and tasty. Mediocre service and we observe a very unpleasant smelling in the room.

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    The food is delicious. The table however was not cleaned properly. It was really sticky and disgusting.

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    Delicious variety of Latino fare and cocktails and cracking place for after work/pre-town drinks.

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    Great food great atmosphere friendly staff a 5 star service

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    Review Highlights - Las Iguanas

    Las Iguanas is situated on Mill lane amongst a selection of other restaurants faring different cuisines.

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    Que Pasa - Que Pasa, Cardiff

    Que Pasa

    1.0(1 review)
    0.2 mi

    I want to like this place, I really do. The items on the menu always sound really tasty, but every…read moretime I have visited I've been left disappointed by the appalling customer service. Last time I went I arrived at the bar as the barman was serving a customer in front of me. Once he had finished serving his customer he headed back up the bar to begin mixing a cocktail jug. After a full minute of being ignored I asked could I order some food to be asked if I could 'hang on' as he was serving someone (there was no-one else besides me stood at the bar). When he eventually came to take my food order, he left half way through to go and talk to another member of staff further down the bar, again with no explanation. When he returned I ordered salmon noodles and chicken penne pasta. Before I could pay, the other member of staff asked what I was ordering, and informed me that there was no pasta available. I ordered a Que Pasa Club sandwich instead and paid the bill. Ten minutes later the barman came over to the table to inform us that there was no salmon noodle dish available either. Eventually he had to call the other member of staff over to explain to us exactly what we could order. Items not available were: any salads, burgers, noodles, stir fry, fajitas, tuna, pasta or paella. We ordered a pizza and were then told that there would be a 45 minute wait as there were four other tables who had placed orders for Tapas before us, and these would take a long time. When the food arrived, the pizza had to be sent back as it was cold, and the club sandwich was the most appalling, un-appetising thing I have ever seen soggy toast, one slice of tomato in the whole sandwich, only two slices containing lettuce, and then it was tiny pieces of red lettuce which looked like it had come from the bottom of the bag. When I mentioned this to the manager I was informed that there was no salad left, and asked whether I would like a free drink as they had no lettuce. To be honest, the way the question was asked made us both feel as though we were being petty for mentioning it. Despite the fact that the staff did apologise, it did not feel genuine, and one member of staff constantly mentioned what a hard day and what a long shift he'd had as he'd had to work extra because they'd been so busy. Unfortunately by this point I didn't feel much sympathy!

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    Wahaca - Tostada Special=amazing! Spiced perhaps for the not faint of palette. So much flavor.

    Wahaca

    4.0(13 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    ££

    All 5 stars are well deserved! This place is amazing. Try…read moreeverything, and get something else to go. Beautifully prepared. Exciting menu, and so veg friendly! My new favorite across the globe

    One of things I miss the most about moving to Wales from California is my precious Mexican food. To…read morebe honest, when I first heard about Wahaca I was extremely skeptical at how good it could be but with all the glowing reviews on Yelp I just had to give it a try. I mean, I was getting some serious Mexican food withdrawals and needed a fix. Wahaca scratched my itch straight away and then some - the food here is absolutely gorgeous! Mind, it isn't 100% authentic. It isn't the greasy, heavy, but utterly indulgent Mexican food I'm used to. Wahaca is more of Mexican cuisine with a modern twist but they do pay some pretty accurate homage to the spices and flavours of Mexico; they even apparently have a trusted source in Mexico for certain ingredients. ~ Atmosphere: Wahaca is sneakily massive. When I first walked in, I thought it seemed pretty tiny but there are actually 3 different floors for dining with the top floor having a stocked bar for a bit of lounging as well. Because their toilets are on the top floor, they actually have an ELEVATOR in the restaurant! ~ Customer Service: Really friendly. The waitress asked if we needed any help with figuring out what to order from the menu but since I was already really familiar with Mexican cuisine I didn't need it. However, rest assured if you're new to Mexican food the waitresses are happy to help (don't feel embarrassed to ask!). Food came out pretty quickly and they have a unique system where you can pay using wi-fi as well. ~ Food: The absolute highlight. My partner and I wanted to skip the "ah"s and "um"s with deciding what to order, so we just went for the Wahaca selection for "adventurers" - £32.50 worth of food. It came with: * 2 Salmon Sashimi Tostadas * 3 Pork Pibil Tacos * 1 Large Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla (cut in half) * 2 Pea & Mint Empanadas * Frijoles w/ Chorizo * Broccoli w/ Green Goddess Dressing * Grilled Corn on the Cob * Churros y Chocolate The highlight for the meal for me was DEFINITELY the Salmon Sashimi Tostadas - they were absolutely perfect and the salmon was incredibly fresh! I regret not ordering more! To be honest, when I first looked at the menu for the taster plate I was skeptical about how much I'd enjoy a lot of the other stuff. I thought the broccoli, corn, and frijoles would be a tad boring but I'm so glad I was proven wrong. I never thought that I'd be enjoying just a plate of broccoli so much but it was perfectly cooked and went very well with the dressing. Normally, I'm not a fan of corn on the cob either (I just find them a pain to eat!) but again, Wahaca managed to take something I normally don't like and turn it into something magical. The sauce on the corn was flawless. My least favourite part of the meal were the tacos, but that's only because I've had better (not fair though seeing as I'm from California). However, they were still very delicious. --- The only downside to Wahaca is that I feel it's very pricey and you don't really feel too full at the end either. After we finished our meal, my partner and I were still feeling a bit hungry. I would say that Wahaca isn't great when you're looking for a filling dinner (unless you're willing to pay a lot) but fantastic if you're looking to appreciate food and enjoy different flavours. Even though it was expensive, I couldn't rate anything less than 5 stars since the food here is among the best I've had in Cardiff!

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    Wahaca - My fav^_^

    My fav^_^

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    Poco

    Poco

    4.7(17 reviews)
    25.2 mi
    ££

    I was super excited to check out this place for a spot of lunch, as it's a place I've heard many…read moregood things. I was there during the week on lunchtime with friends, it's got this really lovely laid back cosy style, and was super friendly. I like the fact they have a massive blackboard wall, with lots of menu choices, from tapas to light bites, and have specials too. We headed to the back of the building which almost feels conservatory like. The whole menu looked mouthwatering, I opted for the Home Smoked Trout with cream cheese, scrambled egg and radish salad. All of the flavours really complemented each other, and the scrammed egg was the lightest and fluffiest I've ever tasted. It was an ample portion, and really set me up for the rest of the day. The other thing I should mention is price, you get high quality for a great price. My brunch was priced at £6.90. The perfect price for a lunch deal in my opinion. I shall most certainly be back, and would highly recommend this place.

    Poco is the best Tapas Bar around! Excellent food with the best atmosphere created by the staff,…read morethe music, the layout and the people who end up eating there. I think most of their meat is supplied from Pipers Farm, where the animals are treated incredibly well, they are mostly grass-fed and the meat tastes incredible. As someone who doesn't buy a lot of meat anymore, and I hardly eat meat when I eat out because I can't be sure of where the meat has come from, this is a massive plus! Thank you to all the staff for creating a unique experience!

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    Poco - The outside

    The outside

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    Las Iguanas

    Las Iguanas

    4.3(9 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    ££

    The service, location, and food were all great…read more It's right on Cardiff Bay, which is convenient and a great people watching spot. I highly recommend going for lunch, where there are appetizers under £3, wine and beer for £2 (one glass only), and many mains for £7.50-8.50. For vegetarians, vegan, and gluten free folks - they have a very extensive menu that is very clearly marked. ( I personally recommend the vegetarian enchilada.)

    My partner and I came here for Valentine's Day and we both really enjoyed our experience! In the…read moreheart of Mermaid Quay, the place has a great atmosphere and would be definitely a nice dinner spot before and after a show at the nearby Millenium Centre. ~ Atmosphere: Great atmosphere with dim lighting and depending on where you're sitting, you have a great view if the hustle and bustle outside in Mermaid Quay. Not a bad place for a date at all! ~ Customer Service: The waitress who served us was excellent. Really friendly, prompt, and since it was Valentine's Day we even got served some complimentary wine for 2. The food came out in no time at all - can't fault that! Overall, absolutely no complaints about the service. Even though it was a really busy night, things still went smoothly. ~ Food: Delicious! We ordered: - 2 Taco Planks (£12 for 2): There was a variety of options you can choose for toppings on the grilled soft tortilla and we opted for the pork and the garlic chili prawns. I especially loved the prawn tacos! The lime aioli sauce they used was absolutely divine. The taco planks were also a lot larger than I thought they would be. Normally, restaurants served tacos in 3s but the taco planks were HUGE! I couldn't even count how many there were! - Sea Bass Achiote (£13.95) DELICIOUS! I absolutely loved this dish and would definitely be ordering it again next time I come back. The sea bass was perfectly cooked and the crab and prawns was perfect in the tomato sauce that was served with it. Normally, I don't order fish at restaurants because fish is really hard to get right and when it's cooked wrong, it's terrible! However, I can safely report that Las Iguanas KNOWS their way around fish. Incredible dish! --- I'm really pleased with my Valentine's Day meal. Going to a new place for a special occasion is always a risk, but we're really pleased with how this one went!

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    Las Iguanas - Sea Bass Achiote

    Sea Bass Achiote

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    Havana and jerk BBQ pork Tacos

    Casa Mexicana - From Casa Mexicana website

    Casa Mexicana

    3.6(28 reviews)
    25.0 mi
    ££

    Delicious food, good and efficient service. Able to sit outside with the son and enjoy early…read moreevening sunshine. I was pleasantly surprised that the food was neither too hot (so that I was able to enjoy it) and neither tasteless. Just perfect!

    This is a great independent Mexican restaurant, it's always heaving so they are obviously doing a…read moregood job. I've been a few times and always had a good time and enjoyed the experience. The decor is cool it has loads of cool artwork and ornamental pieces and the candlelit ambience makes it feel warm and cosy. The food is good, the nachos extra are always tasty although I'm sure you could make the same at home, saying that they are great for sharing with a jug of Sangria between friends. I had a lamb dish from the specials menu last visit, it was okay, the lamb was well cooked and fell off the bone but it was over seasoned which took away from the flavour of the other ingredients. This place is great for drinks, the Sangria is Delicious and just like something you'd have on holiday. The margaritas are equally good and super tasty. We went with a group of friends and started on the tequilas (when in Rome), however the waitress asked if we wanted to try a different tequila, it was served with orange and cinnamon and oh my that was something special there, it certainly sent us off on or merry/ wobbly way! It's worth a visit if just for those tequilas! The staff are really friendly and put up with a rowdy crowd with us lot with out any issues.

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    Casa Mexicana - Casa Mexicana Bristol

    Casa Mexicana Bristol

    Casa Mexicana - Taken from their website

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    Las Iguanas - mexican - Updated May 2026

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