(212) 765-5454
240 W 54th St
New York,
NY
10019
40.7641
-73.9829
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
Years in business
Established in 2004
Hours:
Monday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Price:
$$$
Last updated 10.14.11
Category:
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Iguana
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
Mexican restaurant and club decorated with native art features fireplaces, waterfall and downstairs dance lounge in the Theater District.
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- The kitchen and club hold different hours. The restaurant opens at 11am and closes around midnight. The club opens at 7pm and closes around 4am depending on clientele.
- The Extras:
- The 10,000-square-foot space can accomodate private parties of up to 600 people. Call the restaurant for details.
| ambiance | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| drinks | 88.88999938964844% positive |
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| food quality | 90.62999725341797% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 80.4800033569336% positive |
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| value | 50.0% positive |
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| wait time | 50.0% positive |
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Crappy place & tried to stick me with another table's bill!
by ARodomus the Poet
During my adult life I have spent alot of time in Mexico, many vacations and I have eaten plenty of Mexican food. Though it's not my favorite food, I "can" eat it.
What can I say about this place?We walked in, stood around, noone said anything, walked over to a table and prepared to become comfortable, then someone shows up. Eventually we get a seat. So I felt this place was loud, disorganized and with the exception of the fajitas, the food was not very appealing or pleasing to the taste.
The goat cheese quesadillas were a sloppy slimy mess. Runny, oily, just plain ol' nasty. Even as I write this I feel my stomach convulse at the though of that mess.. I'm not, nor have I ever been a fan of Mexican food. It's just not my thing. But this was just nasty. I'm sorry.
I'm not a fan of guac, nor do I like sour cream, and most dishes tend to be garnished heavily in this stuff, that I don't like. To be honest I didn't even know this place was Mexican until it was already too late. Sort of. You can always walk out, but I didn't want to be a douche. So I decided to give them a chance. I asked that they put the creams on the side, etc, but somehow it still managed to get all over my damn food. Lord...
As I mentioned earlier, the fajita was ok. I ate some rice, tomato, beef and peppers in the wrap, that was "ok". Much better than the other stuff they served us. Avocado fries, lord have mercy, seriously? We didn't even touch those damn things. The drink was ok, I had a stoli and pineapple, that was ok.
At the end of the night I have a bill for over $100 between me and my friend. What the fock??? 1 order of quesadillas, Nasty quesadillas, avocado fries that went uneaten, 1 prix fixe order of fajita, a sangria, and a stoli coming up at that cost? Hell no.
After examining the bill I notice a grey goose, a bacardi, and some fire drink. What the hell is this crap? I didn't order none of this. I brought it to their attention, my friend immediately took a picture of the bill, and we addressed it. Ends up they were trying to stick us with $30 worth of someone else's drinking, by accident. Really? Get the fock out of here man, you better fix that crap. And yes we are taking a picture of this.
Anyway, in case you haven't figured it out, I'll never come back to this place. Downstairs they have a club sort of, I stood sometime downstairs waiting for the bathroom, and most of the people going in there were not the type of folks I'd like to be around. Alot of b.s and conflict with the bouncer. As I was standing there they thought I was also a bouncer, that was funny, this guy was acting up, he looked at me, apologized and calmed down. Funny.
Yeah, so I'll never give this place money again, they suck. Sorry.
I will NEVER go back
by lildebbi21
I went with a few friends, including one that was recovering from a sever ankle injury. I was staying by the bar so my friend could lean on it for support. A waitress headed to the bar told my friend to move, when my friend tried to explain that she was barely mobile and apologize for having difficulty accommodating her the waitress called the bouncers the kick out my friend. I never do reviews, but I am so angry about how my friend was treated, and the embarrassment that she went through as she was forced to limp towards the exit that I will make sure that I tell people to NEVER EVER go there. To kick out a woman when they were already so short on them makes no sense. I am make sure that I never go back there.
Watch out for your Coat
by SLIMLEE
My first experience with Iguana was the worst that I ever had. I was there on the 9th of April to celebrate my Birthday. I had reserved the VIP Section downstairs and when I got there there was people in my section and was unable to get help with the situation. But what really set it off was when I got ready to leave I could not locate my COAT. Yes someone stole my Vintage Black three quarter coat.
- Pros: Good Food
- Cons: Be ware of Thieves downstairs.
NICE PLACE GREAT MUSIC, WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE
by redambroxia
i was invited to a friends birthday party here and i must say i was pleasantly surprised. I didnt get great service at the door, there was a girl collecting a cover charge with a fro and she was beyond MEAN. jeez, what was her problem?
oh and that bartender...she knows herself...GET OUT OF THE SERVICE INDUSTRY!!! the other bartenders were great.
The bouncer i met was friendly, and facilitating, yet he was a bit brash. The service inside made up for these three idiots though. we had a blast. i love the fact the they played a nice mix of latin tunes, although some were heard more than 3 times. it wasnt too crowded , which was a surprise and my friends had lots of space to dance salsa, which is hard to say at over 80 % of nyc clubs. the place does have room for improvement with some of their staff but overall everything else was surprising pleasant. i think i will have my birthday there next year. and i definitely will return before then!
- Pros: lots of space, lots of space, great place for birthday
- Cons: PUSHY STAFF, needs more customer service
Hidden Gem in Midtown
by DMilfort
This was my first and diffently not my last time going to Iguanas. Very diverse crowd, Great music and to the fellas lots and lots of woman. This is definitly a must go if you love to party. Highly recommended
- Pros: Great Music, Lot of woman, Reasonalbe price Drinks
- Cons: Can get overly crowded
The Details on Iguana
Place Categories:
- great tasty food
- great place
- great service
- great place great music
- beautiful authentic atmosphere
- great other bartenders
- best frozen margaritas
- very nice great experience
- great drinks
- best manager nino
- helpful hungarian hostess
- cool spot
- nice waiter
- helpful staff
- friendly bouncers
- wonderful dinner upstairs
- mediocre entrees
- never recommend meal
- very fresh house salad
- worst first experience
- great dancing
- full flavors
- great fajitas
- rude bartender
- recommended highly


