The Silver Iguana

I was told that this place was one of the best Mexican restaurants in Rochester, and it lived up to the hype! The chips were adorned with a smoky seasoning, and the salsa was flavorful. My burrito was packed with delicious fillings, and my husband enjoyed his carne asada quesadilla. The house margarita also as good as I was told. I look forward to returning!

The Cubano sandwich was delicious, and the server was fast and friendly. It was a hot day, and pretty warm inside. I highly rec the blueberry lemon margarita and the margarita flight. However we all agreed that the chicken wings were amazing‼️

5 Stars – A True Gem! The Silver Iguana exceeded all of my expectations! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, vibrant, and full of character. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure every part of the experience was perfect. A special shoutout to Kate, who made our visit even more memorable with her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care — she truly went above and beyond. The menu offered a fantastic variety, and every dish we tried was packed with fresh flavors and creativity. The attention to detail, from presentation to taste, was outstanding. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual night out or a special occasion, The Silver Iguana is a must-visit. I can’t wait to come back!

These are THE BEST fish tacos in Rochester. Period. No if, ands, or buts. The tacos have 2 big pieces of crispy fried sea bass, crunchy slaw, creamy chipotle sauce, and mango chunks for a hint of sweetness in a flour tortilla. Satisfying and tasty. Highly recommend with an horchata to drink.

Killer margs with fresh lime juice. The nachos are so good and so loaded with queso it’s dangerous. JK. Can you imagine? The birria consomé is so loaded with umami you’ll forget who your family voted for. Come have a marg and try to pretend you’re having a bad day. I dare ya!

My tastebuds are delighted. This was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Such depth of flavor—you should give lessons to the other chefs that serve under seasoned Mexican food all around the Rochester region!! We had 3 different kinds of tacos—all exceeded the expectations of this picky eater.

First time here, we love it! You can tell they are serious about the dishes from the chicken wings. Will be back!

Nice low light atmosphere in a small cozy area. Some small, intimate tables and then larger tables for small fun groups. Privacy and intimacy can be yours. Or people watch as you sit back and relax. The menu is filled with light entre choices at very reasonable prices. But, best of all are their designer margaritas and other exotic coctails. Order one and induldge. If you dare, order a second beverage 'cause life just wont get much better!

The Silver Iguana is a nice place to visit and eat at. The food is decent to very good depending on what you're ordering. The drinks are great and the ambiance is nice. The bartenders are quite nice and friendly. Most visits have been successful with one notable visit resulting in a very unpleasant server. I didn't see her again after that suggesting she moved on or was fired. I do wish they retire this QR code menu...

This is my experience, take it or leave it. I haven't given a review in quite some time, but the tacos at Silver Iguana brought me out of retirement. We decided to try Silver Iguana again after seeing that they advanced to the finals of best taco in rochester and I'm not sure I have ever been more disappointed in a taco. We went in about 5:30 on a Saturday. It was very busy, but we were greeted and given a seat pretty quickly. Server was fine, not amazing, but not awful either. The vibe was ok, but a bit cliché. Mexican movie posters and lucha libre mask ect... We ordered a cowboy candy, Pollo, and ahi tuna tacos as well as wings. The candy cowboy was edible, but not great. The Pollo and ahi tuna were some of the worst tacos I have ever had. Not sure if the sour cream was spoiled or what, but we couldn't eat them. I like well done wings but these were a bit over well done. Flavor was ok, would have been better if they weren't so burnt. Solid blue cheese though. Cocktails were mediocre at best and with great Mexican in town like Tavos or Chuy's, I can't understand how this place made it to the finals. Bill came to about $62 and we will most likely not give this place a third chance. To many other great places to eat and drink in this city to give it another chance.

Our trip to The Silver Iguana was a mixed bag. I have a hard time writing reviews like this. I don't write many negative ones. I try to keep things as positive as possible, as I know the impact it can have. We had high expectations based on recommendations of others. The patio area is absolutely gorgeous -- let's get that straight. The service was good, but the food was hit and miss. We found everything to be "just OK" at best with nothing outstanding. For the chips and queso, the queso was nice, however, the many of the chips were over fried and slightly greasy. The quesadilla was a bright spot. It was very tasty, nice cheese blend, and great with the accompanying sauce. That diner was very happy. The two Chilaquiles Brunches suffered from the same problem as the earlier chips -- everything was over fried and a little greasy. Everything was also slightly one note in that there was no spice or depth of flavor. My family is on the fence about whether or not we would try this place again with the quesadilla orderer raving happily, the Pork Chilaquiles orderer saying, "Maybe one more time, but definitely ordering something else and no chips", and the Non-protein Chilaquiles orderer saying, "I won't come back with you if there is a next time".

I had personally been hearing mixed reviews on this place for a little while and I hadn't eaten here myself since COVID times. I had some time to kill at lunch on a Saturday so I stopped in while they were still serving brunch. I had not one thing to complain about. The featured margarita was Apple Cider (five stars all by itself) which fit the mood perfectly on a crisp fall afternoon. I got the brunch special of a french toast Cuban sandwich. It was stuffed full of meat and pickles, and the french toast complimented the flavors better than I would've ever guessed. I skipped on the maple syrup dipping sauce just to not make it too sweet, but the option was there. Finally, I was influenced by another customer behind me ordering churros so I got a plate of those to go. They were perfect. The bartender and server were both lovely and helpful. Service was prompt, friendly, and I thought reasonably priced for the sheer amount of food I got (enough for a whole other meal of leftovers). Worth another try if you haven't been here in awhile.

I went here on a Tuesday and you know what that means......tacos!!!!! I ordered one beef, one chicken, and one pork. I have to say these were probably the 3 meatiest tacos I've ever had. Perhaps a little too much meat (if that's possible). Not that I don't like meat (I most definitely do!) but would have liked a little more of the other taco components in there. I was there at 4 pm so it wasn't busy. The service was fine. I thought atmosphere of the restaurant pretty cool and it had character.

Wonderful outdoor seating that is fun and inviting. The services was wonderful until they got a bit busy, but always smiling and welcoming. Food was ok, shrimp and chicken/avocado taco were really amazing. No pictures because we were hungry!!

I'm really not sure how this place only has three stars on here. This is our third time being here, and if we lived closer, we would be here all the time. Their guacamole and chips are some of the best we've had, their tacos are delicious, and don't get me started on the loaded rice. They have amazing tequilas, draft beer, a huge selection of regular bar items, and it's a really cool vibe. Lastly, the service has always been exceptional!! Highly recommend.

Extremely unfriendly wait staff. Came with a dog to ask basic questions about availability of a table and hostess wouldn't answer a straight question AND got an attitude about it. She just kept saying that the uncovered part was closed due to possible rain but wouldn't give me a straight answer about where dogs were allowed. Finally got her to answer that the covered part also allows dogs but that there was a wait - no offer to add me to a list, nothing - just basically shut the door in my face. Guess a new neighbor won't be patronizing in the future.

We have been here many times and have never been disappointed! Their special are always creative and tasty! Wonderful cocktails and you cannot beat the prices! We visited today for brunch! I had the Chocolate Churro Martini- delicious! My friend loves their sangria, my husband had the Tia Maria and a couple of us had the tequila sunrise mimosa! The food is great and the setting is quaint!

Went last night with some friends. Ordered the wings. $12 for 6 of their special chicken wings is insane, I thought it was going to be 10 wings, but just 6. They were the best chicken wings I've ever eaten. When I'm not poor, I'll be going back and ordering as many as I can afford. So good.

Consistently inconsistent. Fun attempts with food and drinks that fail upon delivery. Small space, outdoor seating is more ideal. Creepy dude that lingers there makes you feel uncomfortable, from a female perspective.

We live in the neighborhood and want to give our business to local establishments. Have to say the food is great but the bar service lacks. I sat and watched a bartender laugh it up with people at the bar and ignore people who were waiting for food and drinks. I went a whole dinner without a drink because she was too busy laughing it up with people at the bar. Felt bad for our waitress who had to make excuses and eventually gave me 2 free drinks. Better off ordering take out. Pretty sad.

Smells great walking up Beef, chicken, pork from the taco Tuesday menu and the Baja shrimp and fish (cod) from the regular the regular menu Baja fish taco was the best of all

This place had so much potential that it just did not live up to on this visit, so I may need to check it out again. Starting with the complimentary chips and salsa, the salsa was delicious but the homemade chips were over seasoned. They were hot and fresh though which was great. The margarita flight was just okay. The lime margarita stood out the most for taste and the mango habanero stood out most for uniqueness because it was actually pretty spicy in a good way, balancing the sweetness of the mango. The seasonal (I cannot recall the flavor) was very thick and seemed to be mostly purée. I'd stay away from that and the Paloma on a future visit. The tacos were definitely flavorful, with the fish taco being my favorite. I did have to request a remake of the cowboy taco due to dry meat initially, but the replacement was pretty good as well. Knowing that it's a pretty small location, we called before our visit to see what if there was space available for our party of four. The hostess made it known that they were short staffed which was greatly appreciated and it was also made known once we arrived, but we were in no rush and the servers did great. And on a beautiful Rochester day, we were happy to sit outside in a calm atmosphere. The tables are well spaced to give groups some privacy which can be a challenge in small locations. Also, Winton road can be busy but it did not negatively impact the patio experience.

Overall a net positive. The tacos were the best I've had in Rochester and the house special was good. I also liked the small business vibe and decorations. Was told not to sit at one of the tables because that section was closed which bordered on being laughable because the place is on the smaller end, but practically speaking I appreciate that they were up front about it because I got good service at the bar and would have hated some of the delays I've read about in the other reviews. Will be going back.

The food was great, service was good. The wings were amazing for an appetizer. Definitely worth trying.

Super excited when I heard there was a New Mexican place to try out, didn't realize how small this place would be. The parking is ridiculous, has to be the smallest lot anywhere.... Maybe five spots out back... we lucked out with a street spot in walking distance. Regardless of the cold weather people were huddled outside on their front porch, quickly realized they were all waiting for a table. Added our name to the waiting list, no room at the bar... after 25 mins were were seated at a super small table for two even tho there were three of us... ok we will manage. Order drinks, margarita's are amazing. Went with some tacos and really liked the baracoa ones. Hopefully they expand their menu, ready for more options. I will be back.

Came here with a few friends for Sunday brunch. Service was great! I especially love that they're dog friendly. It's so hard to find a restaurant to eat at when you have a dog and I'm glad we found one that accommodated us with outside seating. Food was delicious too with decent portion.

This place used to be my favorite. It's gone down hill since Covid. Service was shitty, bartender messed up pretty much everyone's drink and a lot of the staff were gossiping the whole time about other customers. The vibe just isn't good, kinda feels like you're a bother to be there and to require any service from them. Food isn't what it used to be, used to be consistently fresh and yummy and honestly even the chips were stale.

Pretty good spot. I like that there's pretty good amount of parking. They have outdoor and indoor seating. I prefer to sit at bar most times which was a decent size. Everyone was nice as far as servers go. They were a little slow though for how many people were there. Tacos were a lot bigger than I expected them to be. Everything is Al la carte even sour cream. $6 each but lots of meat. I love that they make their own hot sauces

I just had a great customer experience with a new employee identified as Marissa. I was sorta in a cranky mood, and I just wanted my taco . The young person was just delightful and so pleasant. Keep up your good works. Wayne Ps I'm pretty sure that she didn't even know that my mom passed away last year and at this same time frame. She was an absolute doll. I encourage you to support this kind young person.

13 Apr 24 - Saturday Night. Cool atmosphere. Nice plate of nachos. Friendly bar staff. The downside was the double $16 watered down margarita. No.kick at all.

It's a nice atmosphere and our waitress was great. The food could be good if they made a few small changes -- heat or grill the tortillas used for the tacos and stop using plastic containers as serving dishes. And provide chips and salsa free. The chips and salsa tasted good, they were crispy and warm and they add a seasoning which was fine, but having to pay for it is not a good sign for me, not only did I grow up on the west coast, but there are other Mexican restaurants locally that provide it complimentary which to me is a must. Not to mention that the salsa, guacamole, and queso are presented in plastic containers with lids -- not appealing at all. Plus there was brown (old) in the guacamole and the queso tasted flour-y. On to the food -- I ordered tacos and rice and beans. Again, the rice and beans was served in a plastic container and was cold to boot. I could not eat them and decided against saying anything to the wait staff thinking they would just microwave it in the plastic container. The flour tortillas that were served with the tacos were cold and bland which really took away any goodness that the insides, in my case pork belly and ahi tuna might compensate for. We did order donuts and churros which were delicious. We ended up paying $50/person (with drinks) which did not match up with our expectations. Overall, I think The Silver Iguana has a lot of potential -- a few small changes would do wonders for this restaurant. Otherwise, we won't be returning anytime soon.

Chaotic atmosphere, zero communication from the moment you walk into the place and when we finally figured out their system on our own, it took 25 min to just get our drinks. You order by scanning their QR code, because they have no food menus, then they charge you a fee of $2.00 for using their required system, so you can have the privilege of ordering their trash food! I ordered a basic margarita for $9.50 and was charged $18. The tacos are served with flour tortillas, not corn like tacos should be. The barbacoa was sweet and disgusting. I've never not tipped a Server before, but when you ignore your tables and overcharge on drinks, well then that's your tip. If you are expecting authentic Mexican food this isn't the place, but if you're looking for Mexican food fit for Chili's and pasty, basic white folks, then this is your place!! Needless to say we won't be back...

Service and food were terrible! Everyone was miserable and they charge you $4.50 per salsa! Unreal! This used to be a great place to eat but things have certainly changed!

I've been to Silver Iguana a few times and it is always hit or miss. Tonight was once again very disappointing. The service was mediocre. Waters were dropped at our table of 3 without a greeting and we didn't see our server again for quite a while. Finally she came over and we were able to place an order for a couple of house margaritas - which never disappoint - the best part of the evening. All three of us got tacos, all different. They were all served cold. The cowboy candy was horrible which was very disappointing as it's usually one of our favorites. The Baja taco was a complete let down. Where it used to be a nice, flaky, lightly breaded fish, this one was literally a frozen fish patty microwaved, over done, served cold and mixed with canned Cole slaw - the kind with too much mayo. A complete waste of money and very disappointing. Finally hit rock bottom - we will not go back.

Loved loved loved everything! Fried bass taco was my favorite. Shrimp taco was wonderful.

My daughter and I had a delicious dinner here. I was a little worried given some of the reviews but we enjoyed the Birria tacos as well as the margarita flight. We will definitely be back to try other items on their menu. Nice outdoor seating area.

Very good tacos at a decent price. There were many different food options. The drinks were good as well but overpriced.

I've heard mixed reviews from friends about Silver Iguana, but my personal experience has always been really positive. I've been for happy hour, post-rehearsal drinks/snacks, and casual meet up with friends. In all of these situations, we were met with pleasant service - even the times when we were a big, loud group asking for separate checks. When businesses handle that with grace, I always like to give a little extra kudos. The happy hour deals are great and my margaritas are always serviceable for the price. I also think there's something magical about grabbing a corona and sitting out on their patio in the summertime. Super refreshing and always a really nice vibe! It can get a little packed on weekend evenings and Tuesdays. They do their best to navigate the smaller space, and bartenders are usually friendly when ordering. Their tacos are a step up from Salena's, on par with La Casa, and not nearly as good as Old Pueblo Grill or Neno's - if you're looking for where they land in the ROC taco hierarchy. I always look forward to going back for happy hour and taco Tuesday, and am happy to have this spot in the NWV neighborhood!

On a nice late summer evening some friends met me here for dinner. We were able to eat outside on their small patio which was a big plus. I liked how they served their Moscow mules (mini booze bottles jammed into the top of a ginger beer can). The price for the drink was reasonable. My friend ordered a drink she did not care for and they replaced it with something else at no charge. Good customer service! Regarding the food, I ordered the pork enchiladas - they were pretty good but nothing special. My friends got different tacos and were less than impressed. Given the other Mexican places in Rochester I would not rush back. It wasn't bad but...

I have tobsay that I loved the Cubano. My friends said that the way they prep their wings has changed and liked it less. However the real reason for the one star is the new practice of charging diners for using credit cards. I totally disagree with the practice, why penalized your customers when they are coming there to support your business.

A group of us recently had lunch here after kayaking on Irondequoit Creek with Bay Creek Paddling. We all shared gthe chips and salsa, guac & queso -- and each got various tacos, ranging from Barbacoa, to Carnitas to the "Cowboy Candy" spicy jalepeno sizzler! The margaritas were FANTASTIC -- from Mango Habanero to Blood Orange Vanilla. Our server was great! Outdoor seating, even covered in the shade from the sun. Easy parking, price was right ... everything to love, and we'll be back!

Dirty! That's the best way to describe this place. We sat on the patio and it was filthy. It's not been pressure washed in a very long time. The inside is disgusting as well. Food is mediocre at best. Tacos are bland and unimpressive. The spicy margaritas are very sweet from a bad mix. It's unfortunate, it's in a great neighborhood, but just not good nor worth the money.

i was looking around yelp for Mexican food and i saw The silver Iguana only had 3.5 stars. If you are looking around Yelp for good Mexican food don't pay attention to them stars. i will start with the negatives. Silver Iguana is a small bar/restaurant. On a busy day it can be a challenge finding a seat. Ok, now on to the positives. Silver Iguana is such a fun bar with tasty food they will often be busy. The food is amazing with a capital "A". there are few places around in this city with as great a menu. The drink menu has some unique selections and taste phenomenal!! also, unlike some other places, they give you a great portion for the hard earned money you spend. Some of my menu favorites include the cowboy candy taco, the cheesy potatoes and the sangria. the tortilla chips also have a tasty seasoning on them perfect with salsa or queso. don't take my word for it, please go see for yourself. Silver Iguana is the real deal baby!

Our first time here today and I loved it!! Do yourself a favor and order the nachos with carne asada and the house margarita right away....yum!!! And the Baja fish taco was delicious too. All of our food came out pretty quick - in fact we received our nachos before our drinks - so fast! We sat outside and the outdoor seating area was nice and breezy and right in the heart of the Winton road neighborhood. The waitress was very nice. It looked like she was the only server on at lunch and she did a great job. All and all, it was a great spot for lunch and I would definitely like to go back and try more things!

Delicious Mexican food with great service too. Eat inside or outside if you like. Recommended to us and now we recommend to others! Cannot wait to go back and try more.

Stopped in before a game for dinner and drinks. It was a little crowded for early on a Friday night... The fun kind of crowded so no complaints at all. The restaurant is a bit cramped with a big bar and a small dining area. Eclectic, fun decor with lots of unexpected things that catch the eye. It's a little roomier in the summer when the porch and patio are open. We put our name on the wait list but quickly found a comfortable spot at the bar and decided to stay there. Our bartender was fantastic. Enthusiastic, well informed about both the menu and the bar specials and very interactive. She got us drinks from the latest draft list and provided samples of a peanut butter Porter and Mexican Porter which were both excellent. We opted for the specials and tried a tuna fish taco which didn't do it for me but my companion loved. I liked the cowboy candy taco and Mediterranean taco. Our server also suggested two house made hot sauces... Not for the timid! The citrus had some heat and a nice, sweet flavor. The other was also delicious... And took about 15 seconds to kick in. The porter samples were a welcome complement to the heat. All in all a very fun way to start the evening. Looking forward to the warmer months when we can enjoy the patio.

Been here several times now since my coworkers all go here to celebrate every time someone leaves our floor. There are tasty taco options and a spicy mango margarita that may be the tastiest margarita Ive had. Spices on chips too which were delicious

My boyfriend and I are obsessed with this place. We have gone a few times and every time we are still impressed. The drinks and the tequila are strong and the food is so flavorful. I tend to always get the nachos bc it can last me 3 meals or share with a bunch of friends its huge. The meat is always tender and seasoned well. There are a variety of tacos to choose from which makes it easy to find something new to try every time. Will continue to go here its our favorite Mexican restaurant in Rochester! The place is small and not much seating but if its a nice day out they have a cute little patio to sit at right in the north winton village area.

I was excited when this place opened in my neighborhood because I love Mexican food, but I'd held off on trying them till now due to lackluster reviews. I ordered two barbacoa tacos and chips and salsa to go for dinner and they were really good. The barbacoa has a slightly sweet flavor and the red onions and sour cream were a good compliment. The chips have a sprinkling of a peppery spice blend and the salsa was mild but good. When I picked up my food the first thing I noticed was the music was really loud. They have it playing outside too, even though the porch area wasn't open yet. It was loud inside at the bar area as well. It's also a pretty tiny, cramped place, but it looked like there was seating upstairs that may have been a little more spacious. Not sure since I just picked up my order at the bar and left. My food was good and the prices are decent. The bar area was busy, even on a Sunday, so it seems like this is a pretty popular place to grab drinks. Seemed like a fun and lively spot. I'll definitely come back for more food, but probably either to go or during a less busy lunch hour or something if I was going to eat in.

So far so good each time we've visited. Food is excellent. From the side of beans to the pork nachos! We're not drinkers, but the beverages look intriguing and always well made.

We usually go for the drinks on tuesdays, those are always pretty good. Last few times we had a gentleman named Will as our server and he was fantastic. But I am not a fan of the tacos. They are too watery and make my soft shell soggy or spill all over the plate. Very unappetizing, but the burritos are delicious and aren't that watery at all. Definitely worth trying out.

I can't say I am a huge fan of Mexican food in general, or bars in particular, and certainly not ones decorated in neon skulls, but my parent's chose this place (see note below) so I came with an open mind. The interior seating area was clean and neat but not busy; apparently, sometimes they are slammed and other times slow. The outdoor area looked marvelous on a nice warm day like this. The inside was still pretty dark in the middle of the day and I had trouble reading the menu. The menu wasn't large but it had all the usual suspects: tacos, nachos, enchiladas, burritos (and other words I couldn't spell and had to look up online). Many were available with ground beef, pork, chicken, barbacoa (brisket), or vegetables. Upon the advice of the chef, I went with the barbacoa for my red enchiladas and some of their smoked chicken wings. We started with chips and salsa and queso. I guess technically there weren't any vegetables harmed in the making of my meal, but that's okay. My father had the breakfast quesadilla and my mother had some the vegetable taco special. Food came up quick enough, and there was a large bottle of water to share. Which proved its worth, as there were 6 different bottles of hot sauce on the table and I had to try them all. One was a "late bloomer" and I had already moved on to the next one when it hit. Yow! The enchiladas were very good and filling, and I managed only two of the three. The wings were a bit small and were an interesting mix of deep fried and smoked. Crispy wing they were not, but they were finished in a sauce or glaze that made them more like excellent Mexican barbeque chicken. They were greasy though. I finished by ordering churros, one of my guilty pleasures that I always order when I see them on a menu. The menu said that they were homemade, which made me excited until the chef confirmed that they were not. DIRTY POOL! They lose a star for knowingly misrepresenting a menu item. As a prepared churro they were okay but filled with a sweet cream ("dulces de something"... I got sick of looking up Mexican words) they were much too cloying. I suggest they start making them from scratch. If you like quirky places, you might like this place. If you like scratch-made Mexican food, you probably would enjoy this place. If you have skull tattoos or think Cinco de Mayo should be everyday, this is likely the best place you will ever go to! Disclaimer: a relative of mine works here but the food I was served was straight from the menu and I paid full price.

This was my first time trying this restaurant and will be my last. I ordered online and tried to submit the order. I got a message that the order didn't go through so I did it again. I received an email confirming that I ordered twice, which I didn't. Instead of one carne asada burrito, I got two. Ok, I thought I could warm the 2nd one up later so I didn't dispute that. The parking lot is very small and I had to wait 15 minutes for a parking spot. When I went inside, there was no one at the hostess stand. I finally spotted a server who found the hostess. My order was waiting for me, which was the only good thing about this place. When I cut the burrito in half (easier to eat it that way), all I saw was rice. The burrito was big but was 900% rice with a few pieces of steak (with no flavor) and some beans. I was really hoping that this restaurant was better because it is within walking distance to my house but I won't be walking there ever!

Cons: Parking was very confusing and I ended up parking on a side street for fear of being towed. Upon first walking in, no one greeted us and my friend and I were just standing there like fools until the bar tender told us to walk to the back to be seated by a server. I originally ordered the sangria to start, but was told they were all out (cmon! You can't be out at a Mexican restaurant!?) Since I couldn't have the sangria, I got one of their margaritas and it was incredibly weak. Barely any alcohol in it. Pros: After being disappointed with my first drink, I ordered a Cosmo in hopes it would be stronger. YES IT WAS! I was done after that! Well done! The food is just delicious! The chips and salsa are to die for. They sprinkle this spicy seasoning on the chips, so they have a little kick. Yum! My tacos were flavorful and filling. I wish I could have ordered a couple more. Just be careful with the beef tacos as you might end up looking like a pig trying to bite and rip. They don't break apart very easily. The ambience is really quite nice. Lots of Mexican skulls ( Day of the Dead) around and the lighting is unique. Beautiful front patio to eat on too. I would go back.

Like most of you, I was super pumped to hear there was a new Mexican restaurant in town. I tried calling several days prior to meeting some girls for dinner to make reservations, but, no one ever picked up the phone. One of the other girls in my party did leave a message on the voicemail, but never heard back. SO, if you're wondering, it turns out you cannot make a reservation. The parking lot is TINY! Ended up parking near ESL/Dollar tree. Walking up to the restaurant I noticed the new front patio facing the busy street. This will certainly be a nice hang out on warm days (as long as they change their hours in the summer). Even though it was a chilly day we noticed a lot of people hanging out on the front porch of this place. I quickly realized this is because the Silver Iguana restaurant is small and crowded. Upon entry we squeezed our way past a few high tops and many people packed in like sardines while we looked for a hostess. Eventually we encountered a server who greeted us and took our name down. She said she would call our name, even if we waited outside. After 15 minutes I decide to go back in and make sure my name actually made it to this list that I have yet to physically see. Another waitress said she would make sure to call us when the table was ready. A few minutes later, we just couldn't take the chill from waiting outside and thought we might head in and try to order a Margie. Not an open seat at the bar and people are standing behind all of the seated bar patrons. We pushed to the back where we found the small server station and found "the list". They said, another 15 min +/-. We waited by the backdoor that connects to the tiny parking lot. FINALLY seated at a tiny table. Boy is this place packed. Do not plan on coming with a party consisting of more that 5-6 people cause there just aren't enough seats. Someone dropped off the chips and salsa. The salsa was nothing special. I heard from another yelper that the guac was small so we didn't both to order that as an app. So you know, there is a full bar and lots of beer options, but, no drink menu (yet). Currently there are 2 margarita options. Classic Lime on tap and a grapefruit drink (that I didn't try). When the server came to take our dinner order we made sure to also order our second drink as it takes quite a long time to receive them on a busy Friday. Please note, these margaritas are like 6oz, so, we're talking small. For the food, I got the Baracoa tacos. They were good, but not great and certainly soarse. Opted for the side of guac add-on option to my meal.... it didn't arrive. Had to try and catch someone to order it. Let me tell you, what a disappointment that guac was. It didn't taste or look fresh. It reminded me of processed grocery store guac that comes in a plastic pouch. AHHH, if anything I would be happy with fresh guac and a good margarita. I hope they change their recipe or whatever is going on with that. The $3 ad-on side of rice and beans was small and not too tasty or appetizing looking. So, overall, the food is basic. The classic lime margarita was good. Parking is the worst. Seating is difficult and crammed. Menu is small, BUT, a nice change to the typical overwhelming Mexican restaurant style menu. I do seriously wish they would do away with table service and stick to margaritas and apps. Looking forward to giving this place another try in the summer and improving the above rating........till then............

Nice catching up with friends on the patio here. Two of us ordered the special margarita-blueberry lemon with a sugar rim! Not too sweet, not too much liquor, it was just the right blend of all flavors for a tasty margarita! The third ordered a beer. We each ordered a taco as an app since we all had dinner plans at home. My shrimp taco was delicious! The other two said their tacos were good but lacking some flavor. Our server was kind and attentive, and she stayed that way through our time there, as the entire patio filled in. I'll check this place out again and order more food for review on. In the meantime, drinks here are refreshing.

What a great little spot for lunch, dinner or drinks. Or all the above! The menu is simple but has something for everyone. I had the fish taco which was tasty and nicely presented. My friend has the barbecue beef tacos, which is smoked daily and delicious. Salsa an chips are house made and seasoned, yum!