For the last couple of days we have been in Blackpool for a short break to see the illuminations and were invited to visit Las Iguanas for tea. On entering we were very impressed with the spacious layout and funky decor. After being greeted we were shown to our seats and presented with our menus whilst the waitress took our drinks order. The restaurant became busier with a great atmosphere and good music playing in the background. I loved being able to watch the chefs cooking my food from the open kitchen.
We decided to opt for cocktails and ordered a Mango Collins which consisted of Absolut Vodka, triple sec, orange, mango and lemonade. They were absolutely delicious and even better it was buy one get one free!
For starters I had Quesadilla which is pan-toasted tortillas filled and folded, inside it contained garlicky mushrooms thyme, cheese and roasted tomato salsa and they tasted divine, I could have eaten these all night.
D had Gambas, butterflied shell-on prawns cooked in a garlic, lemon & chilli sauce, served ciabatta which he described as a taste sensation. Lucas shared and seemed equally as pleased as us.
For the main course I had freshly cooked fajitas, the chicken game in a sizzling skillet with the onions a peppers with the house special mix of spices. The guacamole, grated cheese, soured cream, jalapeños and roasted tomato salsa came in individual pots accompanied by soft wheat tortillas and were amongst the best fajitas I have had the pleasure of tasting.
D had the 10oz Gaucho steak cooked medium with herb chimichurri done on the grill accompanied by Argentine-style roasted sweet corn purée & sweet potato mash. There was nothing left on the plate at the end and he raved that this was the best steak he had out and was beautifully cooked and went fantastically with the sweet potato mash and sweet corn puree.
Lucas had the crispy chicken breasts pieces coated corn crumb served with fries ketchup and salad washed down with a alcohol free mango and orange cocktail.
I would thoroughly recommend coming to Las Iguanas, the ambience and stunning food will certainly bring us back for more.
ooooh my mouth is watering! I love their 2for1 cocktails – there is a separate bar section in the Cardiff one for non-diners
sounds great, I love the gambas and my little one goes crazy for the quesadillas.
Oooh the food looks good! Not too fancy, but delicious! I love the sound of the non alchoholic cocktail!
The food looks absolutely delicious – I think I will have to visit my local branch!
Looks yum – love a nice family meal out, especially the lack of clean-up required afterwards!! x
Fajitas are my favourite Mexican food to eat, I am a vegetarian so always get the veggie version. I love las iguanas it’s always such a fun experience 🙂
I was literally saying the other day how we need a trip to Blackpool again, the food looks lovely here!
Ooh we love Mexican but have never been here! We are going to Blackpool this month, I’d love to try it!
We loved Las Iguanas – ours is in Cardiff Bay and overlooks the water. The food is great and decent sized portions too.
I love Las Iguanas and always have a great time and great food when I visit! 🙂 The food looks delicious in your photos! x
Oh I love Las Iguanas so I am glad that you had such a great time and Blackpool is somewhere I would love to go to! I agree their fajitas are really good!
We don’t have a Las Iguanas near us so sadly I have never been to one but that steak looks delicious! Will definitely have to keep an eye for one for dinner soon!
We went to a Las Iguanas a few years ago and I still remember how amazing it was. Shame it’s not that a branch close to me. Great photos too. They are making me crave chips really badly hahaha
This looks delicious and I love the sound of buy one get one free cocktails!
I’ve only eaten at Las Iguanas once and never with the kids but I’d be very interested to go back and see what they make of it. Every item you showed form your meal looks fantastic, I think I’d go for the steak. Mich x
Oohhh it all looks so delicious. Whenever I walk past a Las Iguanas restaurant I always wonder what the food is like. Kaz
Oooh, I’ve heard great things about Las Iguanas. Although I have no idea where my nearest one is. 🙁 I think I need to change that tonight.
the food looks so delicious, i am hungry now! can’t wait to try them out!!
The food looks delicious! Always wanted to try there.