The Salty Iguana is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Lawrence, Kansas. Located in northwest Lawrence, the margaritas never disappoint and the salsa is always amazing. Whether watching the game, watching Hawk Talk with Bill Self, or watching time go by, the Salty Iguana is a great place to be.Atmosphere.
The Salty Iguana is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It is located in a nice part of town, in a nice strip mall (Hereford House, Central National Bank, and JB Stouts are located in the same shopping center). It is not dirty, it is not dark, it does not smell funny, and everyone speaks English (not that this is a good or bad thing, but just different than most of the Mexican restaurants I go to).
When you walk in, you will also notice something clearly different any other Mexican restaurants - the walls are covered with Iguanas! And not actual Iguanas, but Iguanas doing human things. There are baseball playing Iguanas, basketball playing Iguanas, doctor Iguanas, lawyer Iguanas, and Iguanas doing everything in between. I must admit it looks a little cheesy, and it is certainly not something you'd see in any other restaurant, but it lightens the atmosphere a bit. And it isn't so obtrusive that is affects your eating experience (and the kids love it).
The Food
The food here is second to none. I would describe it as more American-Mexican than true authentic Mexican food. Whatever your taste though, there is something on the menu for your liking.
I usually order the three taco meal, the fajitas (my wife and I split these), or the guiltless quesadilla (my wife and I also split this). Its a safe bet to get one thing and split it, because with the chips and salsa that comes out when you sit down and the iguana dip that you order, you will be full after splitting a meal with someone.
You may be wondering what this iguana dip is. It is only the best cheese dip in all of Lawrence, Kansas. It is a white cheese dip with a hint of spinach. It is amazing. And amazingly addictive. We order it every time (a small one is plenty for two), and we are never disappointed.
Drinks.
What would a Mexican restaurant be without margaritas? The Salty Iguana is no different, taking great pride in their margaritas. They have margaritas both on the rocks and frozen. The rocks margaritas come out of a tap, are made daily by the staff, and are both strong and well tasting at the same time.
The frozen margs are equally as tasty. Available in lime or strawberry, these margaritas are made in a margarita machine. This means your margarita does not come to you as a bunch of blended up ice and margarita, but a nicely frozen tequila concoction, with the consistency of a milkshake. My wife loves frozen margaritas, and she loves these. Again, can't go wrong with the drinks.
Visit Salty Iguana to have an Great Dining Experience.
If you couldn't tell, Salty Iguana is one of my favorite restaurants in Lawrence, Kansas. I eat there at least once a week, would recommend it to anyone, and give a full five stars.
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