Several coworkers and I gave The Iguana a try and were really pleased. First of all, the Mexican-themed shopping center is very bright and shiny. But it is only a small indicator of the atmosphere The Iguana offers. From a waterfall, to punched tin lanterns, to a leather topped table with a lazy Susan, this isn't a standard Mexican restaurant. And, the food isn't either. The lunch specials offer a number of standard, Tex-Mex items, but also some really great sounding (and looking) specialties. I had a taco/enchilada/rice/beans combo plate - the #4 Speedy Gonzales special. Several colleagues had marinated steak burritos topped with cheese sauce. Another had a grilled chicken taco salad with marinated vegetables, which looked like a work of art. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The quality of the food was super. It was fresh tasting, not at all greasy, and priced to compete with any Mexican restaurant in town. Two complimentary salsas were offered. Particularly good was one that contained roasted peppers. And, our server could not have been nicer. My colleagues and I will be back, and will be spreading the word to our friends. The Iguana is one of those places that you want to make it!
(January 2007)

great food. I really like the atmosphere! My wife and I went with my parents one night, and had a few liters of their Texas Margaritas. They were incredible. Service was hit and miss...

Food- 9/10
Drinks- 10/10
Service- 5/10

So we go back for lunch the other day... a late lunch, I imagine at 230, they were probably down to two or three servers, still... there were only 4 tables sat in the entire restaurant, and our server was NEVER around! I asked twice for more salsa, she finally came around when we were finished eating, and said "OK, I've got your salsa coming right out..." and I was already asking for a to-go box.

Don't let this stop you from going... ANDDD!!!!! I know how people are.... JUST because it's in a location DEEMED the "Mexican Village" due to the mexican grocer and a few other Latino themed stores, doesn't mean they don't want you there! This place is GREAT!

As a frequent Mexican food critique I think this is the best TEX-MEX in the great MAGIC city..

Unfortunately on our last trip to the Iguana Grill the chicken mole was no longer on the menu. We visited on a Sunday specifically because this dish was available only on Sat/Sun. Apparently it just didn't sell well enough for the time and trouble required, according to a quick exchange with someone who appeared to be in a management capacity. Birmingham's loss I'm afraid, because it was a delicious and special entre.