What Iguana Mia lacks in curb appeal they compensate for with a welcoming environment, friendly staff, and excellent food. Â We started with margaritas that were cheap and shockingly large. Â
The server brought out complimentary nachos and an arrangement of salsas, including a habenero-laden spicy variety that was quite delicious, although not for the faint of heart.
I ordered the beef flautas (as I normally do at Mexican-style restaurants if offered) and was not disappointed. Â Served with the usual cohorts of refried beans, rice, and house salsa. Â The beef was shredded into small enough pieces as to avoid the diner from having to laboriously process each bite - a seemingly forgettable extra, but once you experience the alternative it no longer becomes a moot point. Â The dough was light and crispy and served with a glaze of cheddar, cilantro, and sauce - all of which went superb with the mildly smoked and spiced beef.
Definitely a 4/5 stars and a way point on my next trip through the area.
I had a good time. Â The benches were cement so I didn't get cellphone reception when I sat at a booth against the wall. haha But anyway my server was Maria and she was just so cute and adorable. I had the shrimp tacos. They were kind of small so I ordered two. Â I went with one other person and our bill came out to $25 so it wasn't bad.
Wireless was kinda splotchy too, hence the four stars instead of 5.
During a recent vacation, we had an opportunity to visit Iguana Mia with family members that raved about the food and service.  I was pleasantly surprised about the cleanliness of the establishment-just proves that a restaurant can provide good service and food and keep the place looking decent-hint to other establishments :) We were seated immediately and our waitress, LeeAnn was very pleasant and accommodating.  I realize that's her job, but she seemed to thoroughly enjoy her work.  Another plus for Iguana Mia! The food was served in a timely manner and prepared very well.  My husband and I both requested a special order and our steak and shrimp chimichangas were great!  Finally, the big answer everyone would like to know when checking out a Mexican restaurant, "how are the drinks"?  Well, this is the one area that Iguana Mia fell short.  We had original margaritas, which were on special that night, so this may be the reason why they were not that good-still no excuse.  A great margarita with a  great dining experience can make a big difference in the overall dining experience.  I do recommend trying out Iguana Mia if visiting in the area and if she is available, ask for LeeAnn!
Review Source:If you're going t go, just go to the bar- good Tequila selection.
"Milk was a bad idea!" -Ron Burgundy
Do me a favor, and just substitute "Milk" for the words "Iguana Mia" right there.
Never EVER go on a Wednesday- it's buy 1 entree & get 1 entree free from 2pm-6pm. Oh, yea, that sounds great except for the fact that it draws the over 60 crowd- by the time they've at down, washed their dentures in the bathroom, and ordered a margarita to seem fun in front of their grandkids 30 minutes has already past.
OMG SO SLOW!
a couple quick hitters:
If you go to Taco Bell because you love the hot sauce, or
Go to McDonalds because you love the condition of their fries, then
Go to Iguana Mia if it's your birthday (in which case the meal is free)
no one really cared at this place, not even the manager who sounded like he was reading from a piece of paper when he came over to welcome & thank my Grandmother for spending a part of her birthday there.
The mood wasn't laid back, it was just a joke, like everyone there was intentionally being a jackass because they put the 18% gratuity on the check without asking you. That, and it seemed like all of the food had been farted on. Seriously!! It's not that it smelt bad, but more like all of the employees anticipated your imminent heartburn as they watched you take bite after bite. Â
The one shining antonym in this Thesaurus of "awful" was the guacamole- it looked like someone really tried hard to craft this appetizer in to something special, and it did look nice, except it tasted like dust, and upon further inspection was most likely scooped out of a garbage can full of guacamole stored in their employee bathroom, under a pile of wet towels (I'm not saying that's what they do, I'm saying I wouldn't be surprised.
the 1 & 2 Star reviews have to be longer so I can accurately describe whey I don't recommend this place- now go eat an ice cream bar & wash your mouth out with the idea of this place.
If you're going t go, just go to the bar- good Tequila selection.
Normal Chain restaurant Mexican Food for the price. Â There aren't many mexican restaurants around this area so this has been our choice for a few experiences when craving it. Â It's ok, but not the best I've ever had. Â I'd say on par with what would be expected of a chain but nothing spectacular. Â Still looking for that great one to recommend to everyone seeking Mexican food. Service was adequate but nothing special nor speedy.
Having lived in TX..this isn't even close to kickin Tex-Mex. Â Sorry.
The sad thing is that this probably is the best mexican food in the area...
It's always crowded so expect to wait for a table.
The food is nothing to write home about, just the typical run of the mill mexican. Service has always been ok.
So, bottom line: We would probably go back when we're in the area and feel the need for mexican food. But we definitely will have our expectations set right...
Hubby had to deliver a yacht down here so I road along, of course I looked up all the restaurants in the area because that's my charge as copilot, a free mexican meal with drinks. So the place looked a little run down from the outside, as did all of Cape Coral thank you, but inside was a tad better. Actually very kitchy tacky mexican decor that made the place seem lively even though there were probably only three tables takes on a Saturday afternoon. We had mexican beers, tecates I believe, and some burritos. THe burritos were surprisingly good and large plates! The place filled up a little more as the afternoon went on and really ended up being quite fun! I bet it could be a real party place during happy hour, perhaps too much so, I always prefer off hours myself anyway. So if you're stuck in Cape Coral try it, be open minded, drink enough tequila and you won't care anyway!!! ; )
Review Source:Sadly, this *is* the best Mexican restaurant in Southwest Florida.
I've eaten here with family and friends many times over the years. The food is good, but has never impressed me. The food is actually fairly bland as it comes from the kitchen. They do have a signature sauce called "Iguana Sauce" but it is very hot and overpowers the food. By itself, I do like the sauce, just not all the time.
I guess I can say this, for 20 years, they have been very consistent.
Doesn't compare to Taqueria Del Sol, but then, I don't want to drive to Atlanta every time I want Mexican food.
There are some hole-in-the-wall places around Fort Myers and Cape Coral that have more authentic food, cheaper. You give up the full bar and nice seating.
Worst experience at the Cape Coral location? Waiter spilled a vat of salsa in my lap, on the porch. Haven't been back in three years.
The food is amazing! The Sour Cream Chicken dish is probably one of my favorite items on the menu and should be experienced at least once. The drinks are always great, good authentic margaritas. The salsa that they bring to the table is a great flavorful way to start your meal. They  have great combination plates, with tacos and enchiladas, burritos, etc. You can get any great Mexican dish and it's going to be a GREAT dish! Everything is delicious.
I've been coming to Iguana Mia probably two times a year for the past 12 years whenever I'm in town visiting my family that lives in the area. The one thing that sticks out in my mind is that even after not 1, 2, 5, 10, 12 years, the food is ALWAYS CONSISTENT! Now that's something to say! Especially considering ups and downs in businesses but to have great food time and time again is great thing that represents a quality establishment.
**Deal Seeking Diva tip** Maximize your drinks by attending the Happy Hours which are always 2 for 1! Great deal! Also, they frequently put coupons in the local newspapers for 2 for 1 dinners, so be sure to keep an eye out for those to maximize the value while you dine!
This is hands-down the best Mexican restaurant in the area. Â If you are a vegetarian, they have an entire separate menu devoted to you, which is very healthy and a true rarity in Cape Coral. Â The wait staff is great, bathrooms are very nice, and the fresh chunky salsa and warm chips are addicting. Â Outdoor seating is very relaxing, and you can't beat the price!
Review Source:My family loves this place. My wife grew up in Cape Coral and her parents still live in the area so IM is always a safe go-to place when they want Mexican food. They say this particular IM is the original restaurant that started it all so that was interesting to me bc they remembered when the interior was all plastic patio furniture and there were crates of beer stacked out in the open. The place has been remodeled very nicely to a dark but not shady casual dining vibe. The food is always good here. I ordered the chimichanga with papitas in mole sauce and corn on the cob. Everything was cooked perfectly but I think they put too much mole on the potatoes - not a big deal. Since it was 2-for-1 Margarita night my family got their fix for half the price, which is always a good thing. We have an infant and the staff was very accommodating. I highly recommend this IM in Cape Coral bc it is less crowded than the other sites in Ft. Myers and it is the original restaurant.
Review Source:Right on the main drag, if you can call anything in Cape Coral right on the main drag. So the place is always crowded; winter, spring, fall and summer. This is THE MEXICAN restaurant in C.C. and it is really, really good. Huge portions and cheap prices unlike most of the places I eat at in San Jose.
You have to go lay down after one of their enchalada plates or the three taco combos. Plus the huge sides of beans and salad. I try to finish but I can't ever do it. They practically have to deliver it to the table with a forklift.
So I don't know how many people from Cape Coral will ever read this but I will try to review as many places as I can. Maybe I'll be the King Yelper of Cape Coral.
We start off every Cape Coral vacation with a stop at Iguana Mia, for some chips and salsa...and margaritas. SO good. And strong, so watch out. I ended up taking a 3 hour "nap" one afternoon after a trip here.
The food is pretty good too. Great nachos. There's a nice little umbrella-covered patio for outside seating, another welcome treat after flying in from snowy New England. We usually end up here mid-afternoon, so the restaurant isn't crowded, and there's definitely no wait. Service is good, above average.
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