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Iguana, New York, NY
Iguana, New York, NY
Iguana, New York, NY
Iguana, New York, NY
Iguana, New York, NY

Iguana

3.9
3.9
1287 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

1,287 Reviews
  1. AnnJ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Food was ok but the service was terrible. The owner / head service staff were dismissive and rude. Would never go back there or recommend anyone else to go there

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  2. LittlemissNYC

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a lovely time at Iguana this past Monday celebrating my friend’s mother’s birthday. We went during flash flooding, so it wasn’t too busy until after the rain died down & we were there earlyish in general for dinner as we had a 6:15 reservation. The hostess kindly kept our umbrellas by her host stand & was very nice. Our server Juan was very good & nice. It’s not listed on their website, but they do have a HH, even at the tables & not just the bar until 7pm with $9 margaritas & more. After HH I believe they are $14. Drink prices weren’t on the menu. My friend & I had frozen margs & they were very good & strong. My friend’s mother had a virgin pina colada, which is $12 despite no alcohol. We started with guac & chips & I liked it a lot. I just wish they would have only naturally colored chips without what looks to be food dye, cause they had the yellow & blue chips which look to be normal, but they also had some bright red ones & bright green ones, which look like they have the food dye in them. We also had 2 orders of coconut shrimp & 1 steak fajitas. At 1st our fajitas did not come out sizzling so my friend sent them back & they did come back sizzling, but unfortunately were now medium well instead of medium rare. All the other fajitas at other tables were sizzling. They were still delicious though. As were the shrimp! For dessert we ordered a flan & a tres leches & the staff brought them out with a candle, sang Happy Birthday to the birthday girl & gave her a sombrero to wear temporarily. All in all Iguana is a NY staple, with a large main room with very nice lighting/decor & ambiance & nice staff who have been there for years & with great food! It is so nice to go somewhere where the seats & tables aren’t jam packed close together for a change! We will be back! Again & again & again!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Chocked : I must pay fees for card payment! Never seen it before and they don't accept to remove. I won't go there again !

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  4. PhillySax

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Returned to our favorite lunch destination on our annual (35 years) theatre weekend. They open at Noon on Saturday and we presented at noon. They were still setting up but seated us and took our order promptly. The black bean soup was, as usual, delicious, but a little thin, and only lukewarm in temperature and missing a dollop of sour cream as a garnish. The crab quesadilla was excellent and generous in size, a good value. The Jumbo Lump Crab and Avocado salad had no avocado in it. Still quite tasty with slivers of mango, but when I informed the waiter of the missing avocado, he said the kitchen said they confused the order with the other crab salad. Problem is, there is no other crab salad on the menu. We did not ask for any adjustment because the salad was still delicious, although for $20, they should get it right. All in all, it was a pleasant meal, marred only by the missteps described above.

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  5. ErxyR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The waiters are pretty nice and attentive. The guacamole is made in front of you and it was very delicious. My partner order the crispy chicken breast but it was more like a chicken with sauce and very spicy. I ordered chicken Tex mex fajita with chicken. The chicken was very good but the other side dishes were a bit tasteless.

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  6. LindaS

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Super super loud music which was even louder because no one was there when we arrived at 5:30 for our pre-theatre show dinner. Discounted drinks were offered (good). Surprised at lack of Mexican food options (no burritos, tacos were really like a burrito, no flautas or chili rellenos). I might have enjoyed it better if I could hear myself think. Several patrons at the bar though. Not the best experience but it was close to the August Wilson theatre.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Can’t really say much about the food. As we never got to try it. My SO and I arrived about 10 before our reservation. There was no one at the door. We flagged down the bartender & told him we had a reservation. He gave us a blank stare and said they closed early because they were slow. This is not what one expects to hear when you wanted to have a nice birthday dinner.

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  8. GramercyGirl

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food and drinks were very good and it was a slow night with few diners and we were there over two hours and no one rushed us out. I recommend this place!

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  9. ChenelaS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    La cómoda es pésima, es cómoda frisada , las bebidas , la sangria tuvimos que devolver porque la fruta estaba agria; los baños sucios; habían personas que estaban fumando adentro el olor del cigarrillo terrible, no lo recomiendo si te gusta un buen restauran Mexicano mejor busca otro, Sugerencia, debería mejorar en todo.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Go to Yelp for the full story but they wouldn’t even honor the Open Table reservation for an hour and a half. I would suggest open table ending the partnership with this place as it makes them look awful.

    1 person found this helpful

  11. Fantastic

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service is terrible waited 1.5 hours for food. Had a reservation and they didn’t have a table

    1 person found this helpful

  12. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Seated us on the dance floor…we had a group of 13 that I booked 3 weeks in advance. After seating us half an hour late, with plastic ware in the table, I then went and asked about our waiter and was told we all had to walk up to the bar to order our food. Then went down and spoke to the manager, we have over a dozen people in our group that I booked a month out so a table in the actual restaurant with actual silverware and a waiter is what we’re looking for. They eventually pulled a table together for us that we were seated at, now an hour and a half past our reservation time. We then waited an additional hour and 15 minutes for food. They kept giving us free shots to make up for the experience which helped but ultimately not the scenario we were looking for. Was literally embarrassed having 12 of my firends sat at a table, basically in a dance floor, with plastic silverware and no waiter.

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  13. MichaelC

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Everything was great. Food, service, atmosphere. Cool casual spot

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  14. NYCfoodgal

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    DELICIOUS food, as always, and Manuel was an excellent server very attentive and helpful.

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  15. DianneG

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A little loud Calamari not great; too bland Found the prices a bit high

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  16. JessicaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, prices were reasonable, great service, and great atmosphere.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    overpriced, small portions and gratuity was already included in bill for a party of 4? only saw 2 dance floors although 3 are advertised and the sound system was horrible half the time where you couldnt tell what song it was that was playing. very dissapointed after going there based on the prior reviews. midnight on a saturday night and the dance floor was dead, i guess most people aleeady knew to stay away.

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  18. Paco

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Close to Studio 54, so if you are seeing a show, that is good. Also, the place has a very fun and lively décor (over the top to some but we like it). The food was just mediocre. Nice presentation but just not great. The crab cake appetizer was good. The fish entre was just OK and the veggie was tasteless. The streak fajita was a nice presentation but really not a good cut of meat. Tough and tasteless. Service was not terrible but our waiter ignored us the whole meal. If we needed something we had to grab a busser or hostess to get him. I believe they have nice dance and comedy events upstairs so that is completely different. That may be their money-maker so they ignore the restaurant. Bottom line - if you need a place near Studio 54, it is ok. Order the crab cake but not the fish or steak.

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  19. JoyceW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff, amazing food! Definitely will visit again.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    Very bad service! El mesero tardo mucho en atendernos.

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  21. JanetL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful restaurant with delicious food. Understaffing means you shoul leave extra time if you are going to the theater.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    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.

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  23. TEDYBARE

    New York Area

    178 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    food was very fresh and excellent--I would recommend this restaurant

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  24. kknyc

    New York Area

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Go for the guacamole made table-side… it was sooo good! For drinks, best to stick with margaritas. Good spot before or after theatre.

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  25. DDDP

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 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.

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  26. dj895cse

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 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.

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  27. LCPomo

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 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.

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  28. 287fh

    New York Area

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 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!

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  29. PARG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Authentic Mexican decor. Service very prompt and pleasant. Food very tasty. Good value.

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  30. BroadwayDiner

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Birthday for wife

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  31. BobJ

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 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.

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  32. AshleyL

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitstaff made our birthday celebration extra special! The food was good and the ambiance was festive.

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  33. DonnaK

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 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.

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  34. RobS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thought everything was great...our server was really good!

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  35. MELISSAA

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would recommend to anyone. We always have a great time

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  36. StuartR

    New York Area

    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.

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  37. JBarry

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Generous portions!

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  38. JohnnyRay

    New York Area

    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….

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  39. VictoriaM

    Philadelphia

    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.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    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

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FAQs

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

Iguana is rated 3.9 stars by 1287 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Iguana

240 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019

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
  • 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
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