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Johnny Estephan

This Restaurant is the real meaning of an authentic Mexican food. We went on Sunday night for dinner for two people. When you enter the place you feel the touch from the decorations. We were seated and a menu was given to us. The waiter and staff are very polite and professional. The food were served 10 minutes sharp after we ordered. So here you will not wait long if you are hungry or in a rush. We ordered iguana tacos which were the best tacos i have ever had in my life for affordable price and fajita mix (beef, chicken and shrimps). The presentation is very good and the taste are perfect. Fresh ingredients is the key for the taste I believe. It was hot and full filing. The prices are little bit high for the fajita plate $28, but why to blame them with this high inflation and trying to make a profit. I would totally recommend this local business who is owned by a family who is working hard to give the best fot Staten island and to make a living. If you are near by Staten island or you are a resident you should consider trying this amazing place. And you will not regret it.give it a try

Joe B

Love this place. Passed it many times and never knew ... wait staff was friendly kind and courteous. The Nachos platter was to die for.. I've never had one taste so real homade before everywhere else it was commercial grade... Not Here our dinners were fresh and stated extraordinary. I would recommend to all my followers to please try this place, You won't regret it...!!!☆☆☆☆☆.. My next trip back I'm 🤪 going to try thr Margheritas.....

Miguel Santiago

La Iguana Azul was a great restaurant. Staff was very friendly and attentive. The food is amazing. The steak burrito is to die for. My son had the steak quesadilla and my wife had the chicken breast with rice and black beans. I will definitely be coming back.

Ryan Kimball

Very good authentic Mexican. Chorizo Tacos met my high standards. Enchiladas were good, but I got the wrong order. I ordered the mole and received the green sauce. Not a huge deal. Still was good. Service was fine.

E Andino

Beautiful restaurant. Amazing atmosphere, the food is on point. A must try... and return. Great customer service. Parking is tricky especially when they are busy but it is manageable.

David Fanning

La Iguana Azul is definitely a place you want to come dine in. The dining room is nicely themed and there wait staff was very attentive and warm. I found the food to be top notch and their drinks were working exceptional. My only criticism would be that the menu is a little confusing and could use a makeover.

Michelle Fortunato

Authentic and quaint, friendly and attentive staff, coconut margaritas were fabulous 👏🏻 we had chicken tostadas and spicy chicken sopes. Food is fresh and flavorful!

Andrew Hong

Great Mexican restaurant in the heart of great kills. Went on a Sunday evening and it was not busy at all. We got the chicken torta and mushroom quesadillas. Both were delicious. Was surprised by the mushroom quesadillas. It was perfectly season and given in large portions I will definitely come back based in quality food, service, and the overall experience.

Great food, awesome staff. Explain the food to me very good. Told them to pick out what they think is the best and they didn't disappoint

Order pick up. Although sat at rhe bar for happy hour dinks and my fav magaritas Love it

Great little unassuming hidden local gem. Came here by accident looking for another place and was happy it happened. Drinks were made with fresh squeezed juices and the food felt authentic. Met the family that owns and runs the restaurant who were very accommodating. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic menu!! Covers everything and everyone!! So reasonably priced, especially in these hard times. Awesome food!! Golden gem in Staten Island. Met a couple from San Antonio who said it was the best Mexican food they have had in NYC. WHAT AN ENDORSEMENT!!

Anthony Sorbino

Great food, awesome staff. Explain the food to me very good. Told them to pick out what they think is the best and they didn't disappoint

Walter Macri

Fantastic menu!! Covers everything and everyone!! So reasonably priced, especially in these hard times. Awesome food!! Golden gem in Staten Island. Met a couple from San Antonio who said it was the best Mexican food they have had in NYC. WHAT AN ENDORSEMENT!!

The Cubano sandwich was incredibly tasty. Highly recommend it. Also really liked the Iguana tacos. Rest of the tacos were normal Mexican flare. We had a pitcher of the passion fruit margarita. It was good.

I'd seen this place around for a while now and it is quite big, with an outdoor space adjacent to the lot behind the next door lim service building. They had recently done up their exterior. The interior remains festive and lit with loud music and televisions showing sports, usually. It's a convenient location near the train stop and also right off Amboy. I came for a bite later at night after work and there were only two waiters running the floors. It wasn't empty and there were perhaps two louder parties, one at the bar and one at the tables. So service felt a little sparse. The food was mediocre but priced reasonably for the portions. It will fill you up. The gambas de ajillo were served lukewarm on a plate, contrary to how they would usually be served in hot oil. The pork skin quesadilla was filled abundantly with boiled pork skin. Do not order this if you are expecting a crunchy chicharron. The meat was well flavored, but the tortilla used was very thick. It held together well, though, and was expectedly filling. The sangria they have was a bit lacking in much punch of flavor. Overall, not a bad place to satisfy some cravings.

The only reason for 4 stars is there’s a funky mold smell at this place. But other than that, food and service is great and the best rice and BEANS I’ve had it’s delicious and taste so good from other Mexican restaurants I’ve eaten. This place is kind of a hidden gem and I’ve been wanting to go here but, every-time I see it from outside it is not inviting at all and or doesn’t look like it’s open or shady not sure why it’s like that. But once your inside, WOW! Finally went in this time around so very happy that I did. I just wish the smell improves but ones your inside, I guess you’ll get used it. I love that they have outdoor too. Btw, they only have 4 parking spot and could be double parking if you have two cars with your friend but, someone parked right in front of me and I wouldn’t be able to get out if the one next to me didn’t move but, it worked out lol. Overall, affordable and very good food loved it!

Very nice Mexican restaurant. It has a varied menu, very good service and prices are reasonable.

Vivi

The only reason for 4 stars is there’s a funky mold smell at this place. But other than that, food and service is great and the best rice and BEANS I’ve had it’s delicious and taste so good from other Mexican restaurants I’ve eaten. This place is kind of a hidden gem and I’ve been wanting to go here but, every-time I see it from outside it is not inviting at all and or doesn’t look like it’s open or shady not sure why it’s like that. But once your inside, WOW! Finally went in this time around so very happy that I did. I just wish the smell improves but ones your inside, I guess you’ll get used it. I love that they have outdoor too. Btw, they only have 4 parking spot and could be double parking if you have two cars with your friend but, someone parked right in front of me and I wouldn’t be able to get out if the one next to me didn’t move but, it worked out lol. Overall, affordable and very good food loved it!

Tim Lum

The Cubano sandwich was incredibly tasty. Highly recommend it. Also really liked the Iguana tacos. Rest of the tacos were normal Mexican flare. We had a pitcher of the passion fruit margarita. It was good.

J B

Authentic Mexican restaurant, very warm and friendly service. Sangria is excellent, love the shrimp fajitas, Mexican coffee really good too. I would suggest offering chips and salsa and if the music could be a little lower and less club like.

Yani Ed

I'd seen this place around for a while now and it is quite big, with an outdoor space adjacent to the lot behind the next door lim service building. They had recently done up their exterior. The interior remains festive and lit with loud music and televisions showing sports, usually. It's a convenient location near the train stop and also right off Amboy. I came for a bite later at night after work and there were only two waiters running the floors. It wasn't empty and there were perhaps two louder parties, one at the bar and one at the tables. So service felt a little sparse. The food was mediocre but priced reasonably for the portions. It will fill you up. The gambas de ajillo were served lukewarm on a plate, contrary to how they would usually be served in hot oil. The pork skin quesadilla was filled abundantly with boiled pork skin. Do not order this if you are expecting a crunchy chicharron. The meat was well flavored, but the tortilla used was very thick. It held together well, though, and was expectedly filling. The sangria they have was a bit lacking in much punch of flavor. Overall, not a bad place to satisfy some cravings.

Juan A. Hernández

Very nice Mexican restaurant. It has a varied menu, very good service and prices are reasonable.

I got the chicken enchilada, comes with rice and beans. My friend got grilled fish, also came with rice and beans. The sangria was tasty but we needed an extra shot in it to make it work. The food was fresh but too bland. The atmosphere is nice. We sat outside

frank farah

I got the chicken enchilada, comes with rice and beans. My friend got grilled fish, also came with rice and beans. The sangria was tasty but we needed an extra shot in it to make it work. The food was fresh but too bland. The atmosphere is nice. We sat outside

Party of 14 for my brothers birthday dinner at 6pm. Didn’t want to ruin my appetite so I didn’t eat all day looking forward to eat here. Arrived and quickly ordered the mezcal margarita and the best part of the evening. Margarita gets 4 stars. We ordered the calamari, chips and guacamole as starter. Calamari was bland and was like chewing on fried flour bitters. The guac needed salt,lime, and cilantro.cause it was also bland. When a Mexican restaurant can’t get the guac right says a lot about their food and a warning of what’s to come or expect. I ordered the shrimp fajita and to be honest it was decent after I added some salt cause it lacked flavor. Looking around the table and other families expression of their food they were not impressed. This establishment is a solid 3 stars but they lost another star for their service. One element I noticed here is that service, the waiter and servers were kids. I asked one of them how old he was he was and he said 16. I respect and commend kids wanting to work and establishments giving them the opportunity, but not on a Saturday night. How much experience can a 16 year have when asked for recommendations, not that I did. There were other staff that were older walking around from table to table kind off supervising. Not a place that left me wanting to come back.

Chris Santana

Party of 14 for my brothers birthday dinner at 6pm. Didn’t want to ruin my appetite so I didn’t eat all day looking forward to eat here. Arrived and quickly ordered the mezcal margarita and the best part of the evening. Margarita gets 4 stars. We ordered the calamari, chips and guacamole as starter. Calamari was bland and was like chewing on fried flour bitters. The guac needed salt,lime, and cilantro.cause it was also bland. When a Mexican restaurant can’t get the guac right says a lot about their food and a warning of what’s to come or expect. I ordered the shrimp fajita and to be honest it was decent after I added some salt cause it lacked flavor. Looking around the table and other families expression of their food they were not impressed. This establishment is a solid 3 stars but they lost another star for their service. One element I noticed here is that service, the waiter and servers were kids. I asked one of them how old he was he was and he said 16. I respect and commend kids wanting to work and establishments giving them the opportunity, but not on a Saturday night. How much experience can a 16 year have when asked for recommendations, not that I did. There were other staff that were older walking around from table to table kind off supervising. Not a place that left me wanting to come back.

Leo Lee

Not good service but charge 20% tips without notification this is the policy of the restaurant when placed the order. Maybe because they know no matter what they would get good tips, so they don’t really care about service. We just wanted to give a try this restaurant today. No more next time. Sofia’s Taqueria is much better!

I went here with my family recently, and the experience was honestly disappointing from start to finish. We were seated quickly, but it went downhill after that. Our server seemed more interested in chatting with coworkers than taking care of our table. We had to ask multiple times just to get water refills, and when the food finally came out, one of the orders was wrong. Instead of apologizing, the server gave us an attitude like it was our fault. My parents were shocked at how unprofessional it was, it made the whole meal uncomfortable. Definitely not somewhere I’d bring family again. The staff clearly don’t care about the customers. Save your money and go literally anywhere else.

Aidan F

I went here with my family recently, and the experience was honestly disappointing from start to finish. We were seated quickly, but it went downhill after that. Our server seemed more interested in chatting with coworkers than taking care of our table. We had to ask multiple times just to get water refills, and when the food finally came out, one of the orders was wrong. Instead of apologizing, the server gave us an attitude like it was our fault. My parents were shocked at how unprofessional it was, it made the whole meal uncomfortable. Definitely not somewhere I’d bring family again. The staff clearly don’t care about the customers. Save your money and go literally anywhere else.