Iguana Grill

2085 Colonial Dr #101, Hoover, AL 35216, United States

Iguana Grill
About the Company

Mexican eatery with colorful murals & hanging lanterns offering a wide selection of classic dishes.

Reviews
Review №1

Awesome place that looks cool inside.

Published 3 months ago

Review №2

The waiter was very nice and friendly and brought our drinks. Then our food was very delicious, thank you so much.

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Review №4

Drinks are awesome! The food was great! The server was on point, refilling our drinks and checking on us!! We didn't feel awkward or pressured to leave as soon as we were done eating eating even though they were busy. That is appreciated as the group we were in hadn't seen each other in a while!!

Published 4 months ago

Review №5

The food was fantastic! It's also has really cool decor. If you are in the area, it's a must try!!!

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Review №7

We've been going here for many years, hands down best mexican spot in town! The meats are cooked to perfection, always tender and grilled to perfection. The decor inside is beautiful, never seen such a beautifully decored restaurant, really feels like I'm dining in Mexico! Staff are super friendly and attentive. The spaces are huge as well, it can accommodate party's of 4, 6, 8, 10. Lots of large seating spaces. This place is a 10/10!

Published 4 months ago

Review №8

Yikes this was so bad. My husband and I both got the queso fundido and our “queso” was cheese as hard as a rock and the steak had no seasoning. The chips also had a weird taste. I’m not sure how it’s rated so high but we won’t be back unfortunately.

Published 4 months ago

Review №9

Amazing food and atmosphere. The salsa was one of my favorites at a Mexican restaurant. Their drinks were a bit pricey, but I forgot to ask if they have drink specials.

Published 5 months ago

Review №10

This is a really nice Mexican restaurant the atmosphere is great,service is excellent and foods authentic and delicious.

Published 5 months ago

Review №11

Very cool place! Food was good. Atmosphere was amazing! Staff was attentive.

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Review №12

Been a local favorite for years. Great food, great drinks, and amazing staff that makes you feel like family!

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It is a very beautiful place, delicious food

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Food was delicious and Beautiful inside.I would definitely recommend my friends to eat there

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We love ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING about The Iguana Grill. The food is ALWAYS top-notch. The service is impeccable. Service times are insanely quick. It is amazing! 10/10... I will always recommend this place when people come to visit.

Published 7 months ago

Review №21

This has a great atmosphere. The service is good. The food was tasteful. My suggestion is to have filtered water instead of tap water for us water drinkers. This might just be one of my fav spots.

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Ridiculously OVER PRICED/CHARGED. $32 for 4 tacos. No rice or beans or anything else. And the tacos barely had any meat on them. Called to ask and they said the manager was unavailable.

Published 9 months ago

Review №26

We were in Birmingham for an event and discovered iguana. The food and service were both great but a really nice bonus is the interior decor. Check out the pictures to see what we're getting at. Android auto couldn't find it using the restaurant name but did fine when we used the street address. We Liked it so much that we came back a second time while we were still in town.

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I really enjoy this establishment and staff!

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Review №30

WOW. just WOW.
amazing customer service!!!
BEST CHEESE DIP AND FAJITAS HANDS DOWN!!!

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Food was good! The staff was great!!

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Review №34

did was mediocre. it should have been a sign when on saturday night there was only one other party dining

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Review №35

Yo this is a must 🙌🏾, did I mention the food , service, and MARGARITA 🍹!!! GREAT SPOT

Published a year ago

Review №36

Beautiful decorations, all the food was amazing, I got the pork chops and they were some of the best I've had! Friendly service as well. Definitely will be back

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Great food

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Review №41

Our server was very polite and very attentive! Will come back!

Published a year ago

Review №42

Always fantastic! Great food and great service.

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The menu online is not the menu they go by. Ordered food and got there and was charged triple. Will never go back. Do not recommend.

Published a year ago

Review №45

I had not been here since 2019 and there's a big difference in service and food. My food was cold and oversalted. Our drinks were not the brands we ordered but presented as if they were (Grand Marnier & Bacardi but not together of course).
Any decent place would tell you if they don't have it and make a suggestion of something similar in my opinion. Not sure I'll return

Published a year ago

Review №46

It has gotten worse. I used to love this place, but over time I have seen the decline in the service and food. The last time I went with a group, everyone's food was a disappointment, the service was not good, but we still tip because that's how we've been trained. It's a sad goodbye but I will not be back.

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Review №49

Excelente comida muy buena decoración música en vivo sin duda regresare

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Review №50

Fabulous service, excellent food and a great frozen mango Margarita. Yum!

Published a year ago

Review №51

The food is great, the service is great, very reasonable prices.

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Review №52

Quality and flavor on point!

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Review №53

I ordered a shrimp salad. My waiter tried to bring me a chicken salad 3x. When I finally got my salad it was not what I saw on the menu and thought I was getting. Kids really liked their qasadilla. The restaurant itself is very appealing.

Published a year ago

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Great All Around Experience!!

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Review №55

Wonderful food and wonderful decore

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Review №58

My brother and I split fajitas and they were good. Chips, salsa, and cheese dip all good

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Review №59

Came here for a 13 year old's birthday party with a fairly large group. They took very good care of us! The service was fabulous, the food was delicious, and everyone had a good time.

Published a year ago

Review №60

This was my 2nd time eating here and the food, drinks and service were great. The portions size was great for the price.

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En hiladas supremas ...exquisitas 😋

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Review №66

Friendly staff, clean restroom, good margaritas and great food.

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Review №67

First the place is absolutely gorgeous, secondly the service and the food was delicious!! The menus, our table and the entire restaurant was spotless! The flavored margarita was also soooo good!! Natalie was amazing, this is the best customer service I’ve ever received! I will definitely be back! 💗

Published 2 years ago

Review №68

Restaurant was very clean, food was fantastic, and the service was quick and friendly. One of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve been too. Will definitely be back.

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Review №71

When I came here, it had a nice atmosphere with great music. I came to sit down as usual. I order a quesadilla with steak. It looked so different from the picture. The steak was chewy, and the tortilla tasted bad. I then ordered a flan, and received it. It looked so different from what the picture offered. It was 3x smaller than what the picture advertised. I was very disappointed and left no tip

Published 2 years ago

Review №72

Tacos are greasy. I actually asked before ordering & still got greasy tacos. Onions in the rice, I don't eat onions. Partner ordered chicken quesadilla and the entire bottom was grease soaked. Well decorated.

Published 2 years ago

Review №73

➡️✅ excellent service
Very delicious food

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Good solid Mexican fare with tasty margaritas. Want to go off the normal path? Try the omelette, you will not be disappointed. I’ve gotten several variations of it and always been happy with the choice. If you’re into hot they have a house made habanero hot sauce that is great when used sparingly! And if you're really adventurous try the quail. Tasty.

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Love love love this place!

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Review №79

I used to love this place. The recent health department ratings are concerning. Hopefully they are able to return to their former standards.

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Review №80

Drinks was giving me life.

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Review №81

Save yourself the misery! Don’t eat here, currently battling some sort of bug acquired from this place. I had eaten here 2 years ago and thought the atmosphere was great. We were in the area thought it was a good pick. Little did I know they now have the worst food rating in the county. Lesson learned google places before dining!

Published 2 years ago

Review №82

I live close and have always enjoyed coming here for a nice dinner. BUT NOT ANYMORE. Got REALLY sick last Friday with a steak quesadilla. The food did not taste fresh and it was way too cheesy and salty. The last time I got food poisoning was over four years ago so I typically tolerate anything very well. Now everything made sense after seeing the most recent health inspection with a score of 70?? If you get a lower score than sonic and Burger King, then you have a problem. Bye and RIP Iguana.

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70 health scores!!!! Stay away from this place

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Review №85

Lowest health rating in Jefferson county for bugs,mold, uncleanliness and inappropriate storing temps. Sad and sick that I’ve been here so many times

Published 2 years ago

Review №86

Pareciera un gran menú delicioso. Pero desde que probamos los chips no sabían tan agradables. Y cuando llegó el desayuno y el café terminamos con nuestras expectativas. La comida estaba de muy mala calidad y el café igual, yo creo que la comida del dólar sabe mejor. Muy desagradable la comida, que ni la terminamos. No creo volver por la experiencia que tuve!!!

Published 2 years ago

Review №87

Lowest health rating in Jefferson County. Birmingham metro has so many excellent Mexican restaurants; there is no need to go to a place that failed health inspection with a 70. We have gone several times in the past with mixed results, but I will not return due to the health rating

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This place just got a 70 health rating for slimy mold in their ice. That is disgusting. I am never eating here again.

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70 on Health Inspection

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Review №91

Love the atmosphere and food here! The lighting is unique and adds to the ambiance. The guy singing and playing the mariachi music was a fun treat!

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The food was good, that atmosphere was amazing. We were not impressed with our service, they had maybe 5 tables and our service wait time was very long. Order to food delivery was good.

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IG used to be one of our regular stops when we lived in Hoover 7 yrs ago. Went back to meet friends & celebrate our 1st date 14 yrs ago. Atmosphere was still beautiful & food was superb!

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I had never been here before. Had lunch with a friend & very much enjoyed my mango 🥭 margarita (I normally don't like margaritas much!) This one was great! Really love all the light decorations. Went around 4pm on the weekday & it was very quiet.

Published 2 years ago

Review №105

The food was not that good my husband fajitas where bland and the vegetables were not even cooked then kids quesadilla didn't have much cheese I hade one of their special but there was nothing special about it it ws very bland. Food was not worth the price is extremely over price.

Published 2 years ago

Review №106

Since living in Hoover, I’ve eaten here often. The food is great, the atmosphere is great, the drinks great, there’s never a wait. However our last visit, was the last visit. We had just finished our food and awaiting the ticket when my daughter noticed a rat above our heads on the ceiling decor. I did not want to believe her but after about 5 seconds of looking up into the ceiling we saw 4 rats directly above our heads. Never going back.

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Review №110

Such a nice place. We always try to eat here when we’re looking for dinner in the Hoover area. The atmosphere is great! The lighting is so unique and pleasant. Food is delicious and the service has always been great. We’ve never had a bad experience here. I don’t think we’ve ever had a wait here either. There is plenty of seating but it doesn’t feel crowded at all.

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Food is always good. Staff no sho friendly or attentive.

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Review №113

El queso con carne y pollo estuvo muy bueno...
La bebida de fresa no era natural sino de algún jarabe color rojo que no sabía a fresa..
La ambientación del lugar muy bonita y colorida

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Review №114

Best Margaritas in town! Highly Recommend!

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Review №115

Used to love this place. After my last visit I would pick Taco Bell over this place. Avoid or get a street taco from outside

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Review №116

We were a group of 20. We were all cared for in a timely manner, and the food was great!

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Review №117

Food was delicious, service was good—this is the prettiest Mexican restaurant I’ve ever seen

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Review №118

I have been going to this place since it opened!!! It's definitely one of the best decorated restaurants in the Birmingham area. Me and my family live going here for birthdays along with other family occasions. The staff is really nice as well. Be prepared to pay a little more than your normal Mexicano restaurants. Thanks, Iguana Grill.

Published 2 years ago

Review №119

Chips state, slow service, seem to have increased menu prices , not as previous visits. No sure if I want to go back.

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🙏☺️

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Review №123

Food and service were excellent. Menu has variety of options to choose from. Chips and salsa were awesome.

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This restaurant is very stunning and had a nice atmosphere.The food was great nothing too special about it either.Noticed it was a little pricier than other similar restaurants.The service was lacking as well.I was confused on who our server actually was , and every time I would want to ask for something ,when they came by and checked they'll be gone in seconds.Felt like they were just rushing .I feel more taken care of at other restaurants where they're attentive and take their time with customers.

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Great Mexican food and it's right across the street from my apartment.

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Review №128

Expensive and horrible. Food is garbage and margaritas are watered down. Terrible experience and never coming back.

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Beautiful plates of food! Delicious and worth the wait.

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Everything was delicious! The decorations took my breath away! Service was great too.

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Review №134

Truly unique atmosphere and eclectic menu. No the run of the mill TexMex cuisine. Try their pork chops or carnitas

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It's the Best Mexican Restaurant I've ever been too great customer service and delicious food it's very upscale!

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Review №139

First time to visit and was impressed.

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Review №140

Everything was good I love the meat and the employees was wonderful

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Review №141

The food was good, however the server was very rude, and tried to rush us so he could remove our plates even though we were not through eating. Service is not up to par with the prices they charge. They automatically add the gratuity to your check if you have six or more in your party as we did, so you can't leave a tip that reflects the service you received. We had a party of 6.

They only brought 3 small bowls of chips and salsa for a party of 6. When we asked for more salsa after about 10 minutes, they brought 1 single small bowl. After 10 more minutes, we asked again for more and they again brought 1 single small bowl. After that we just gave up. A total of 5 small bowls of salsa for a party of 6. Very, very stingy with both chips and salsa.

If you order a soft drink, you will be lucky to get one refill. Charge $3 for a soft drink but also very, very stingy with the soft drinks as well.

Not worth what they charge and very stingy after you are paying premium prices.

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Delicious food! Servers could be a little nicer. They seem to be in a big hurry.

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Review №144

Best Mexican restaurant in Hoover

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Review №145

really sad! the servers have been so rude and ruin the entire experience. i love this place but the service is a serious mood killer. this is the 3rd time in a row we have had horrible service! I have been coming to this place since i was an actual baby (my family tradition). It all started at taqueria mexico! really truly sad to see this decline after all these years.

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Not sure why this place has the stars it has. The decor is nice, but the food and service was mediocre at best

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Great chicken taco's

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This place was nice! I wish I would have taken pictures! I'll have to go back to this place when I'm in the area again!

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Review №154

Very clean, well decorated dining area. The menu is extensive and there is something for everyone. The food was extremely fresh and tasted very good.

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Review №155

Very very good!!!!!

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Review №156

Service wasn't good. Waited forever just for someone to get drink orders.

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Review №157

The service was great. Everyone was pleasant and attentive. We were waiting for two more people, they seated us without everyone already being there. They got our drinks and came over quickly when the last two showed up. They refilled our drinks before they were empty. They refilled the nachos without us requesting a refill. We got our food in a reasonable time. I ordered the Camerones Diablo it was average. The beans and rice were average. My husband had the beef burrito which was also just average.

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Review №158

The food is alright, definitely not the best, it's definitely not worth the what they're asking price wise

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Review №159

It's got atmosphere... the food was kind of typical. The service was ok, but missed the order a bit. It's expensive for what it is.

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Review №162

Just a really laid back atmosphere with good food and drinks one of my favorite Mexican restaurants.

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Review №163

Service was great, as well as the food. The bean dip and chips were so filling that I brought most of my food home. Will definitely return.

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Gorgeous atmosphere! Fun place for dinner with friends!

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Great food, service was okay. I asked for more salsa and hot sausage twice but never received it.

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Review №177

Very good food, with great staff and the decor is one of kind ...very eye pleasing and beautiful

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Great food and generous portions

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Food was terrible. They messed up my order & wouldn’t give me a refund & they wouldn’t take the food back. Everybody had an attitude. Place is horrible. I was charged $50 for something I didn’t want

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Review №183

It was just ok. Seemed to be a little short staffed can't hold that against any business in these times.

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EXPENSIVE is and understatement! $72 for four at lunch and the food isn NOT worth the price.

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Review №188

Nice atmosphere . Food was good.. (I had the Fajitas)

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Review №189

Pork tamale is so good! Ground beef very flavorful and good. Shredded chicken good and lightly salted. Salsa awesome. It's a very good place for kids or nice dates bc the lanterns and decor is so pretty in person!

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Beautiful restaurant and amazing employees besides our server. Whoever the guy with the nose ring / short wavy hair is.. gave us terrible service. Every time we asked for something he made it very clear that he was annoyed and would literally “huff and puff” and walk away lol. Never eating here again.

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Review №192

Fantastic Tex-Mex, not a lot of authentic Mexican dishes, but the food and service was great.

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Review №193

We moved from Texas A year ago and really missed Mexican food. We've had a hard time finding good Tex mex until yesterday when we ate at Iguana Grill.

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Review №194

The pomegranate margaritas were amazing and the decor of this place is outstanding. The lighting is just beautiful! Service was great!

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Good food

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Prices were super high so I expected the food to be super good. It wasn't. Salsa was good. If you know to ask, they also provide a smokey salsa which is really good but not good enough to help the food. They had signs all over the place saying they would not refund or exchange alcoholic beverages which should have been a clue. The margarita was terrible! The food and service were far from good. The chips had been fried in burned, older oil. Very disappointed! Too many great restaurants out there to spend your hard earned money here.

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My friend Colton and Brody’s food is raw and nasty

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Omw back!!! Loved it!!

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Review №200

Definitely one of the better places to eat Mexican food in Birmingham.

Published 3 years ago

Company information
  • 12 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.3 rating
  • Phone: +1 205-987-8240
  • Website: https://iguana-grill.com/
  • Address: 2085 Colonial Dr #101, Hoover, AL 35216, United States
  • Coordinates: 33.3834745, -86.7948329
Categories
  • Mexican restaurant
  • Latin American restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
Service options
  • Delivery: Yes
  • Takeaway: Yes
  • Dine-in: Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service: Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Solo dining: Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Yes
  • Beer: Yes
  • Cocktails: Yes
  • Coffee: Yes
  • Comfort food: Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks: Yes
  • Happy-hour food: Yes
  • Quick bite: Yes
  • Small plates: Yes
  • Spirits: Yes
  • Wine: Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Catering: Yes
  • Dessert: Yes
  • Seating: Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Yes
  • Toilets: Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Yes
  • Cosy: Yes
  • Trendy: Yes
Crowd
  • Groups: Yes
  • Tourists: Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards: Yes
  • Debit cards: Yes
  • NFC mobile payments: Yes
  • Credit cards: Yes
Children
  • Good for kids: Yes
  • High chairs: Yes
  • Kids' menu: Yes
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Yes
  • Free parking lot: Yes
  • Parking: Yes