What a nice dinner we had at the Las Iguanas on 7/18/25. The nice person at the host stand Kamilla…read morewas kind enough to get a table even though we had no reservations. The streets seemed busy and we found out there were a lot of university students graduating this weekend. Our server was Hannah. Fantastic is the best word to describe her attitude. Friendly and warm Hannah helped us pick a few items to share. We got dinner and show because we sat across from the bar. The folks making our drinks were working very hard. The gal with the red hair was fun to watch. What great energy the staff brings to this location. This is was worth it!

Two tables were seated after us, and they finished their food before we received our food. We…read moreordered the Chili con Carne and the Buenos Aires burger.

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!

One of my favourite shops on Gloucester Road, La Ruca is filled with ethical and tasty treats…read more Among their stock they have a whole host of herbal teas, hundreds of aloe vera products and vegetarian friendly sweets. But the best thing about La Ruca is it's range of fresh Mediterranean foods from stuffed vine leaves to garlic olives. The warm, friendly lady behind the till always has the energy to raise a smile and wish you a good day - which is one of the reasons I love La Ruca.

A good place to take your vegan/veggy friends for a light lunch or coffee and cake the cafe carries…read moreon the hippie feel of the shop downstairs using organic and fair trade ingredients plus lots of gluten free options. It has some nice Spanish original foodstuffs. The shop is a surprisingly useful with a choice of the Ecover products and a ridiculous selection of tea of the flowery kind.

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!

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!

Pretty good Mexican spot in Bristol... lots of interesting pairings and options. The appetizers we…read moregot were actually really good. The only reason I went with 3 stars was really due to my fajitas. The proportions were just really off... 3 small prawns, a minimal amount of beef and a pile of onions. Otherwise the flavors were solid. Server was great and ambience is really cool. Definitely would come back.

2nd visit, and again very enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere and decent food…read more Enchilada chicken was spicy enough decent size portion even on their discounted menu, order of sweet potato chips slightly over cooked Overall good value for money 4.5 stars in reality

Came here not too long ago, great service and good food! My server Sophie was fantastic.read more

Fantastic drinks! They have a 2-for-1 deal on alcoholic beverages, which was very helpful for us…read morebroke college students. I highly suggest the Strawberry and Cardamom Mojito. The chips + guac we ordered for a starter was a little underwhelming and flavorless (the guac was kinda runny). I ordered the 'Moqueca de Peixe' which was actually very filling and had great flavor! Side note: I do recommend making a reservation in advance as they are typically very busy.

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.