Iguana

Name: Iguana
Address: 240 West 54th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 765-5454
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

1265 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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New York’s premier Mexican restaurant and dance lounge. Our talented chef utilizes the culinary diversity of Mexico in the preparation of Iguana’s tasty fare. Iguana is the perfect setting for any occasion. Come and enjoy our 25 flavors of margaritas and mojitos. Try our weekend brunch with a wide array of dishes including fresh guacamole prepared tableside, crab quesadillas, sizzling fajitas, shrimp enchiladas, plus an assortment of mesquite grilled items including prime aged steak, tuna, and salmon. You will be pleasantly surprised to discover dishes you would not normally expect to find on a Mexican menu such as baby back ribs, Tex-Mex shrimp scampi, and vegetarian entrees, all prepared with a creative Latin twist. Complete your meal with a selection of our homemade desserts. We truly offer something for everyone.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 765-5454

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 765-5454
Website
http://iguananyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We offer three floors each has a capacity of 190 people.
Private party contact
iguananewyork@gmail.com: (212) 765-5454

Location
240 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
Between 8th Avenue and Broadway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
B, D & E trains to 7th Avenue and N, Q, R & W trains to 57th Street.
Entertainment
Come and explore what everyone is raving about. Our tri-level, fourteen thousand square foot facility has two working stone fireplaces, two spectacular waterfalls, three large mahogany bars, and two dancing lounges where New York’s hottest DJs spin. Come and enjoy Iguana’s Friday and Saturday night dinner and dance experience. Our two dance clubs offer exclusive VIP areas for your next group night out. Join us Wednesday, Thursday, for our after work salsa dance parties with free salsa lessons. Friday's and Saturdays ladies free all night. Sundays everyone is free doors open at 6pm. 21+ w/ proper ID.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Guacamole$17.00
haas avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño and fresh lime juice, prepared to order at your table
Blue Crab Cakes With Avocado Corn Salsa$22.00
seasoned fresh lump crab, lightly breaded and sautéed served with avocado corn salsa, jalapeño tartar sauce and jicama slaw
Coconut Shrimp$19.00
butterflied jumbo shrimp in beer batter and shredded coconut with honey chipotle dipping sauce
Crispy Calamari$19.00
with spicy marinara and jalapeño tartar sauces
Chicken Taquitos$16.00
crispy golden brown flautas with chicken ranchera and monterrey jack served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
Chorizo Taquitos$16.00
crispy golden brown flautas with chorizo, butternut squash and monterrey jack served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
Iguana Nachos$18.00
corn tortilla chips, chili con queso, jalapeño, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream your choice: chicken ranchera or chili beef
Quesadilla Mexicana$19.00
sautéed shrimp, shitake mushrooms, cilantro, poblano peppers, monterrey jack and oaxaca cheeses
Quesadillas$18.00
roasted corn, peppers, monterrey jack and oaxaca cheeses, served with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream your choice: grilled steak, chicken
Grilled Vegetables And Goat Cheese Quesadilla$18.00
balsamic marinated zucchini, peppers, red onion, chayote, asparagus, goat, monterrey jack and oaxaca cheeses, served with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Lump Crab Quesadilla$19.00
lump crab, peppers, monterrey jack and oaxaca cheeses with sherry black bean sauce and chipotle lime cream
Quesadilla Tex-Mex Chili$18.00
prime beef, red beans, cheddar and monterrey jack cheeses with pico de gallo and avocado
Pastel Of Shrimp, Roasted Corn And Avocado$19.00
layers of haas avocado, roasted corn, grilled shrimp and grape tomato with roasted red pepper dressing and balsamic glaze
Rock Shrimp Chalupitas$18.00
crispy corn tortillas filled with shrimp and vegetables with guacamole, sour cream and black bean dipping sauce
Haas Avocado Fries$15.00
with roasted tomato bbq salsa
Chili Con Queso$16.00
served with crispy tortilla chips
Texas Chili Bowl$17.00
black angus beef, red beans, cheddar and monterrey jack cheeses with pico de gallo, hot sauce and jalapeno corn bread

Ensaladas

Avocado Relleno$19.00
hass avocado filled with grilled shrimp, poblano, tomato, cucumber, red onion and sweet corn served on a bed of field greens with cilantro dressing
Jumbo Lump Crab And Avocado$20.00
mango,tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, and field greens in honey cumin lime dressing
House Salad$12.00
field greens, jicama, dried cranberries, granny smith apple and candied pecans in ginger balsamic vinaigrette
- Add Goat Cheese$4.00
Caesar$12.00
crisp hearts of romaine tossed in a classic caesar dressing with baked cotija and jack croutons
- Add Grilled Chicken$6.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp$7.00
Garden Salad$12.00
romaine, cucumber, celery carrots, grape tomatoes in balsamic vinaigrette
Mexicana$12.00
arugula, roasted corn, roasted pumpkin seeds, tomato,queso fresco and fresh lime dressing

Sopas

Roasted Corn Chowder$11.00
with baked parmesan tortilla strips
Black Bean$11.00
a traditional hearty soup topped with sour cream and corn tortilla ribbons

Platos Principales

Crispy Boneless Chicken$28.00
boneless half chicken marinated in cilantro, lime and garlic served with chipotle mashed potatoes and sautéed string beans
Tex-mex Shrimp Scampi$34.00
jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, jalapeño, tomato, white wine, lime juice and cilantro served with mixed vegetable rice and grilled asparagus
Red Snapper Veracruz$39.00
topped with our garlic, onion, caper, olive and fresh tomato sauce served with mexican rice and sautéed broccoli
Grilled Salmon$34.00
topped with poblano mantequilla served with vegetable brown rice, sauteed spinach and mushrooms
Pecan crusted salmon$34.00
southern pecan with oven roasted salmon, served with mexican rice and sauteed string beans
Grilled Ahi Tuna$36.00
served with fresh pineapple black bean salsa and sweet potato fries
Grilled Loin Of Pork$28.00
topped with chipotle cranberry cabernet reduction served with roasted yukon gold potatoes, sautéed New York State apples
Spice Rubbed Prime Dry Aged N.y. Shell Steak$36.00
with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled red onions and zucchini
Grilled Filet Mignon$39.00
chipotle mashed potatoes, chef's vegetables and bourbon mushroom sauce
Brochetas De Camaron Con Carne O Pollo$34.00
skewers of jumbo shrimp and filet mignon or chicken breast with pepper, onion, zucchini, mushroom and tomato served with mexican rice
Fiesta Vegetal$28.00
balsamic marinated zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, broccoli, peppers and string beans with jalapeño corn bread and vegetable brown rice
Fajita Vegetariana$28.00
our classic tex-mex fajita with tofu, assorted seasonal vegetables and whole wheat tortillas
Tex-mex Fajitas$28.00
presented on a sizzling skillet with pepper and onion, served with the traditional accompaniments. your choice: grilled chicken or steak
- Add Jumbo Shrimp$7.00
Stacked Enchiladas$28.00
layered with monterrey jack and chipotle chile sauce, served with mexican rice and beans. your choice: chicken ranchera, steak or vegetable
Shrimp Enchilada$34.00
sautéed shrimp and roasted corn served with smoked tomatillo chipotle sauce, topped with lump crab
Tacos Al Carbon$28.00
two soft flour tortillas rolled with pico de gallo and chile con queso served with mexican rice and beans. your choice: grilled chicken, steak or vegetable
Ensenada Style Fish Tacos$28.00
grilled to perfection, folded in fresh corn tortillas with salsa verde, mexican rice and beans
Grilled Shrimp Tacos$32.00
grilled to perfection, folded in fresh corn tortillas with salsa verde, mexican rice and beans
Burritos$28.00
two soft flour tortillas folded with mexican rice, beans and monterrey jack cheese. your choice: chicken ranchera or chili beef

Family Style Sides

Mixed Vegetable Brown Rice$12.00
Black Beans$12.00
with tomato and cilantro
Grilled Vegetables$12.00
Sautéed Spinach$12.00
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes$12.00
Fried Plantain$12.00
Tostones and maduros
Elote Asado$12.00
mexican style corn on the cob

What 1,265 people are saying

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe, lively but not too loud. Excellent food choices (menu), and the food was delicious! They do it right here at Iguana! Our first visit, but we'll be back.
TE
TEDYBARE
New York Area
161 reviews
vip
5.0
161 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
food was very fresh and excellent--I would recommend this restaurant
DP
DarrenP
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
A disappointing experience. I’ve never been to a restaurant that didn’t serve chips and salsa as part of the standard experience. They have clearly changed some policies and pricing, which is maybe why the dining room was less than half full on a Saturday night at 6-7pm. I think they’re making a big mistake with these penny wise, pound foolish decisions. We’ve been coming there for many years and this was the first time they did not deliver a quality experience, with smaller portions, nickel and diming (for chips (?!)) and pricier menu selections. I actually left hungry, yet paid $100 for dinner for two. We will likely not be back unless/until they deliver what they were successful at once again.
d
dj895cse
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
I made dinner reservations for a party of four. We stopped in before seeing a musical. The first thing my friends complimented was the decor and then the food. This was my second time here and I'd certainly come back.
LC
LCPomo
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Late night dinner after a Broadway play. Nice atmosphere with plenty of Latin music coming downstairs from the club upstairs. Never overly loud though. Good wait staff and good food. They even took in 14 of us for a 10:30pm reservation. Would recommend and come back.
2
287fh
New York Area
82 reviews
vip
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and ambiance were all outstanding. The staff could not have been friendlier or more professional. Would go back in a minute!
PA
PARG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Authentic Mexican decor. Service very prompt and pleasant. Food very tasty. Good value.
BD
BroadwayDiner
New York Area
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Birthday for wife
BJ
BobJ
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience4
Each dish had such little flavor, or such bad flavor, that we wondered why we had selected this restaurant.
AL
AshleyL
Charleston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waitstaff made our birthday celebration extra special! The food was good and the ambiance was festive.
DK
DonnaK
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were there pre-theatre and I was not too crowded. Service was superb! the food was delicious.
RS
RobS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thought everything was great...our server was really good!
ME
MELISSAA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would recommend to anyone. We always have a great time
SR
StuartR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very fresh and well done. A good value for NYC and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Drinks are great! Would go again and will recommend to others.
JB
JBarry
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
Generous portions!
JR
JohnnyRay
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Service sucked, my fiancé and I waited about 20 minutes to get someone to ask us what we wanted to drink. Then it took them another 20 minutes to bring out drinks out… We then ordered our food and that took another 40 minutes or so but thankfully the food was the only decent part about Iguanas….
VM
VictoriaM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Really did not like the place. Service was terrible. We got there at 8:30 and didn’t leave until past 11pm. The waitress never looked at us and we constantly had to search for her. We ordered and waited for the dessert for an hour to have her tell us after waiting for an hour that they didn’t have it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
Iguana was really good the server was excellent very friendly made us feel comfortable, can’t wait to go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated on time, the service, food and ambiance were excellent!
ME
MERRYLW
New York Area
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Service food and drink not as good as my experiences before the Pandemic. Very disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was very attentive. Food was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was on a quick trip to NYC to catch a few Broadway plays. Iguana was on the same block as the hotel I was staying in. Very convenient location! Great food and service! And they do offer 29 different flavors of margaritas! Excellent!
HK
HemaK
Cincinnati
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Charged 20% gratuity even if our group was of just of 4 people.
RI
RITSON
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service, great people, great food! Don't listen to the bad reviews, it's a great place to eat and you won't be disappointed.
KM
KMoy
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Atmosphere was nice. Food was ok, had steak fajitas and very little seasoning. Service was slow. Never asked if everything was ok, if we needed anything and took a while to get our check. So many other places to choose from in NYC
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner before theater…. Everything was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation and were told we’d need to wait. It was not a big deal to wait but there were definitely tables available. When the hostess sat us at our reservation time, she wasn’t friendly. It made me think the restaurant might not prefer Open Table reservations. Juan, our server, was amazing. He put in and brought out the kids’ meals first, brought our drinks, and then took our order. The food was delicious! The drinks were great. The service was great. Then, Juan got put on a large party that came in and another guy came and cleared our plates. Unfortunately, the confusion led to us waiting a long time for our check. We also noticed the kids’ menu didn’t list prices. If you’re wondering, the kids’ tenders are $22. Neither kid finished their plate. We would probably go back, but the kids will definitely be splitting.
D
Doug
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Despite having made reservations and confirming with the restaurant the day prior, we had to wait 35 min to be seated, well past our reservation time. The food was okay, there are better options in the area. Will not be going back any time soon.
NI
NICOLEM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really nice restaurant. The guacamole was amazing. Made tableside to our spice level. The music was great, nice vibe.
NY
NYCG
New York Area
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! Drinks were great! and especially all the staff was great!
J
Jacqueline
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Enjoyable. But very noisy
k
km23
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Nice ambience and kind and attentive servers, but food was overpriced and took nearly an hour to come. Portions were small & enchiladas tasted more like lasagna, seemed to be made with pasta sauce. Appetizers were ~$20 each and entrees were ~$30-40. Was not worth it for the price.
BE
BEE1
New York Area
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
We were sitting at our table for close to 10 minutes before the hostess passed by and saw we hadn’t even ordered drinks yet. I asked for a margarita no salt and it came with salt. The guacamole was excellent. It was so filling I just ordered nachos for dinner. It arrived on a plate as a glob, unpleasant to look at but tasted okay. Someone came by to take our photo when eating and of course then tried to sell it to us. We’re not tourists. We declined. Thought it was tacky.
KF
KenF
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
The food was very mediocre. The menu is very basic. More American-Mex than authentic Mexican. The frozen margaritas were very good! We won’t go back tho.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Very over priced food . Chicken nachos were good fish tacos bland and very small portion.
LR
LakeRunner
Atlanta Metro
19 reviews
1.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
We made a reservation at this restaurant since it was right next to our hotel and they had outdoor seating. When we arrived for our reservation, all the outdoor tables hadn't been bussed and most of the inside tables were also full of dirty dishes/glases. We waited at the hostess stand for 5 or 10 minutes and no one came to seat us. The music was blaring so loud, we couldn't stand it. We left without being seated or eating.
CS
CS76
Calgary
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was great, service was quite good, comfortable ambiance. Margaritas were very tasty, and a decent price during happy hour.
RD
RandallD
Greensboro
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
This restaurant is extremely expensive! Food was OK. Atmosphere was the seller. Table side guacamole was average plus. A Mexican night out should not break the bank but this one did.
SS
SharimarS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Iguanas service was very good. The waiter was very helpful and attentive. The food was good and the ambience was very energetic as there is a club on the top floor. Will love to go back.
NM
NatashaM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was amazing, service was a little slow, but we had a great time.

FAQs

Iguana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 765-5454.

Iguana is rated 4 stars by 1265 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 27, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 765-5454

240 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between 8th Avenue and Broadway
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
B, D & E trains to 7th Avenue and N, Q, R & W trains to 57th Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Come and explore what everyone is raving about. Our tri-level, fourteen thousand square foot facility has two working stone fireplaces, two spectacular waterfalls, three large mahogany bars, and two dancing lounges where New York’s hottest DJs spin. Come and enjoy Iguana’s Friday and Saturday night dinner and dance experience. Our two dance clubs offer exclusive VIP areas for your next group night out. Join us Wednesday, Thursday, for our after work salsa dance parties with free salsa lessons. Friday's and Saturdays ladies free all night. Sundays everyone is free doors open at 6pm. 21+ w/ proper ID.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://iguananyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 765-5454
Private party facilities
We offer three floors each has a capacity of 190 people.
Private party contact
iguananewyork@gmail.com: (212) 765-5454

Iguana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Antojitos

Guacamole$17.00

Blue Crab Cakes With Avocado Corn Salsa$22.00

Coconut Shrimp$19.00

Crispy Calamari$19.00

Chicken Taquitos$16.00

Chorizo Taquitos$16.00

Iguana Nachos$18.00

Quesadilla Mexicana$19.00

Quesadillas$18.00

Grilled Vegetables And Goat Cheese Quesadilla$18.00

Lump Crab Quesadilla$19.00

Quesadilla Tex-Mex Chili$18.00

Pastel Of Shrimp, Roasted Corn And Avocado$19.00

Rock Shrimp Chalupitas$18.00

Haas Avocado Fries$15.00

Chili Con Queso$16.00

Texas Chili Bowl$17.00

Ensaladas

Avocado Relleno$19.00

Jumbo Lump Crab And Avocado$20.00

House Salad$12.00

Caesar$12.00

Garden Salad$12.00

Mexicana$12.00

Sopas

Roasted Corn Chowder$11.00

Black Bean$11.00

Platos Principales

Crispy Boneless Chicken$28.00

Tex-mex Shrimp Scampi$34.00

Red Snapper Veracruz$39.00

Grilled Salmon$34.00

Pecan crusted salmon$34.00

Grilled Ahi Tuna$36.00

Grilled Loin Of Pork$28.00

Spice Rubbed Prime Dry Aged N.y. Shell Steak$36.00

Grilled Filet Mignon$39.00

Brochetas De Camaron Con Carne O Pollo$34.00

Fiesta Vegetal$28.00

Fajita Vegetariana$28.00

Tex-mex Fajitas$28.00

Stacked Enchiladas$28.00

Shrimp Enchilada$34.00

Tacos Al Carbon$28.00

Ensenada Style Fish Tacos$28.00

Grilled Shrimp Tacos$32.00

Burritos$28.00

Family Style Sides

Mixed Vegetable Brown Rice$12.00

Black Beans$12.00

Grilled Vegetables$12.00

Sautéed Spinach$12.00

Chipotle Mashed Potatoes$12.00

Fried Plantain$12.00

Elote Asado$12.00

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