11/06/09

Iguana Ingnotta

by CDBN

We saw this place on Man VS Food and decided to try it. It is located in an old house in the heat of the San Jose State University.

It was definitely a case of television editing making a place appear polar opposite of what it actually is. I can see why the campus crowd loves Iguana's. It is inexpensive, stays open late, location allows for a close walking proximity. It is hipto-grunge and sports a 'party' attitude/ It is exactly what one would expect in an establishment tucked away in a university setting.

I can get passed the paint chipped walls; the need to use tokens to use the incredibly disgusting bathroom and the lack of space to sit when the place is marginally busy. What I cannot get passed is the food itself.

We ordered the famous BurritoZilla- an 18 inch, 5.5 pound burrito that tasted like anything, but an actual burrito. It was skillfully constructed, but the flavor was just not there.

Exercising our 3x you're out rule, on another visit, we opted for smaller portions and tried the carne asada and pollo. Again, the flavor was just not there.

I would not say it was horrible. I would say that it was edible, but not enjoyable.

• Pros: Inexpensive, close to campus, interesting clientele
• Cons: Not the best food, outdated, grungy, dirty

06/25/08

Great Burritos!

by sweetnsunshine

I seriously don't know what that girl below is talking about. I've been going here for years and not once have I had any problems with their customer service. In fact, I would say that the person behind the register has always been friendly, outgoing, and cheerful. I love this place because of their hot orange sauce. I like it better than La Victoria because it's spicier and tastier. It is the bomb yo.

06/10/08

Iguana's Rocks

by NickM73

My favorite place downtown. The Nachos, Burritos, and Tacos are all excellent. Never leave hungry and great tasting. Don't need to cover up your bad tasting food with any color sauce. Also the employees are always extremely fast and friendly. I don't know what the girl's problem is other than she probably works at the other place around the corner and is jealous her food isn't as good.

12/27/07

WORST! WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!!!!!!

by msjustine420

I tried, I tried, and even tried a third time-I love Mexican Food, Absolutely LOVE IT...Love the idea of live music, outdoor seating...Lots of fun...But the customer service is less than ....ANYTHING...the first time I went in there- the girl was making out with her BF at the register [I am not one to get upset for waiting a few minutes, but I was about to scream]...I waited a good 3-5 minutes for them to stop slobbering on each other- I didn't say anything, just ordered...The next time I went in there, the guy was like a brick wall and was dumber than a pile of stones...The third time,- yes I tried them a THIRD time...I had a special order, STEAK, ONIONS, CILANTRO, TORTILLA...That is it... Paid the extra 50 cents or whatever- told her EXACTLY what I wanted...when my plate came out, and I had received ground beef that made me want to Ugh..I couldn't believe these people...I told the woman what I wanted AGAIN and it was like I was asking for her to make me a plate of Spaghetti or something..She finally offered me my money back very RUDELY- and that was it, I told her to keep the money since I didn't want their trash...Stay away from this place, they are rude, and their food is terrible....You are better off at McDonald's...Seriously...

• Pros: Cheap, Local, Downtown, Lots of College Students, Outdoor Seating..
• Cons: Rude service if any..Bad Food...

08/02/07

Burritos as big as whos head?

by elchereef

Well they are big, and always tasty! The carne asada is like non other, the grilled chicken is always tender. The nachos never lose their goodness! I recomend anyone living downtown to take a walk over to iguanas to have try. you wont regret it!

• Pros: good prices
• Cons: none

07/12/07

a GREAT spot for high quality, tasty fast mex downtown

by kenichirobot

forget la victoria, iguana's is THE BOMB! the food is fresh and flavorful. they also give a student discount, and there's plent of seating

• Pros: fresh and tasty fast mex

12/01/05

Great Burritos

by krama325

Plenty of meat, not overstuffed with rice and beans like many places. The meat was also full of flavor. A good spot for a quick mexican bite.

Night owls and downtown residents munch on "burritos as big as your head" at this Mexican eatery.

by Contributor

The Scene
Located near San Jose State University, just below a tattoo parlor, Iguanas is incredibly popular with downtown dwellers looking for lunch, dinner or a late-night gorge.

The Food
One word: burritos. The authentic Mexican wraps served at this downtown taqueria are monstrous. Luckily, they are every bit as good as they are huge. The carne asada is the best. Iguanas also offers excellent Mexican-style tacos with all the fixins'. The torta sandwich, a toasted French roll stuffed with meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream and guacamole, is a worthwhile venture away from tortilla fare.

08/22/02

really tasty Mexican

by MelKCh

Iguanas has really tasty burritos. I love the Nachos. Also a good selection, and pretty cheap prices. My favorite quick Mexican food.

• Pros: selection, tasty meats