Iguana Cantina

A favorite spot to dine each time we come to Aruba. First, the homemade salsas are wonderful. Extremely fresh and fabulous. My husband had the Churassco Steak... said it was very flavorful, I had the chicken Chilequiles... wonderful baked goodness. We brought some of the entree back with us to save room for the outstanding desserts. My husband had the Flan, said it might be the best he's ever had. I had the Trese Leches Cake... best ever for me. Service was so so but the food was worth it!

Went here our last night in aruba (friday night) and found a balcony seat for the shows at the mall. Was fun watching the shows and people watching afterwards. Had drinks, appetizer, meal and desert. All were good and waitress was very attentive even know all tables were full. Just a good time and food is well preportioned and not that expensive for aruba standards. As stated by another review this food is american/mexican and not authentic mexican which is ok by me.

Wanted to eat there our first night in Aruba, for their Wednesday all-you-can-eat special. We were there at opening time and doors were locked. Wait staff was visible upstairs, but would not answer or open the door.

Did some shopping and came back 20-30 minutes later and they were still not open for business. We ended up eating down the street.

Went back with friends (against our desires) several days later. Opened several minutes late and then after being seated, wait staff was having their own little party in the corner and didn't wait on us for 5-10 minutes.

We did stay, over my objection, for a average meal.

Drinks were tastless and watered down. For the same price at TGIF you get a strong, tasting drink.

STAY AWAY....let them close.

If you like authentic Mexican, DO NOT visit this restuarant. The food is Americanized Mexican food. It was also pretty expensive for Mexican food in my opinion...my chicken quesadilla was $16 US.

They don't give complimentary chips and salsa, it is like $6 US and you don't get free refills on salsa so watch out on how much you put on each chip, wish I would have know that before we started eating.

The service was slow for a Mexican restuarant. The waiter was not very attentive although I am sure some of the other wait staff was better or people wouldn't return.

We have kids so we asked if we can get extra plate and share the dinner with kids. The waiter did not have any problem. Then the girl who brought food told one of the kid (not an adult) that if she shares the food, they will charge for it. Very rude. I asked for the manager who was sitting at bar. He came, listened to what I had to say and went back to the same seat on the bar without apologizing. We had great experience with Aruban people till this incident.

Love this place and recommend it. Especially on Wednesday for all you can eat Fajitas. Hubby and I will be returning this July on our return back to Aruba.

Very average meal in comparison to the other "Iguana" restaurants on Aruba. Avoid the Churrasco steak. Tasteless and over-cooked. Yes its inexpensive by Aruba standards, but the attraction stops there. Eat at Iguana Joe's or Smokey Joe's and skip this place!!!

Another nice find, just across the Hotel in the Mall. Portions are gooood and tasty, we actually enjoy casual dinners, price just fine anb service attentive. First time in Aruba and pleased.

fab dinner! me and my wife were delighted... good food and service, cheers!

We've been to a different restaurant for each meal we've had on Aruba, and this meal was easily the worst - The food was practically flavorless and the service was the least attentive we've had in Aruba.