Review of Las Iguanas Restaurant in Leeds

Las Iguanas Restaurant in Leeds

Experience the deep, rich, intense flavours of Latin American cuisine at the extremely popular Las Iguanas restaurant in Leeds. Although part of a chain, this lively restaurant offers top-notch food in a fun, family-friendly environment. With a central location in the city, it provides the perfect place for a hearty lunch or a relaxed meal with friends or family in the evening. There is a wide range of dishes available, each reflecting the uniquely dynamic taste of Latin spices and herbs. Friendly and helpful staff are on hand to answer any questions, while the menus also include information on the regional names of the dishes.

‘Tapas Time’ gives diners the opportunity to share and sample either 3 or 5 dishes for £13.50 or £22.50 respectively. Choose from spicy chicken wings, lamb empanadas or the pato taquito, which is shredded duck and caramelized onion rolled in a flour tortilla char-grilled and served with sticky jam. For a slight supplement nachos and the wickedly indulgent sounding chubby gambas are also available. Imagine tucking into ‘greedy’ whole prawns, split and cooked in a rich garlic, lemon and chilli sauce! Of all the Mexican restaurants inLeeds it is clear that Las Iguanas is the one to watch.

The mains are hearty and guarantee tummy satisfaction. The beef Cuban sandwich is stuffed with shredded beef and caramelized onion served on toasted ciabatta with sliced cheese, gherkin and aioli, while the big burrito (served with either chicken or beef meat options) is packed full of homemade salsa, sour cream and guacamole, rice, slaw and cheese. Culinary adventurers may want to try Brazilian classic, ‘The Extraordinary XinXim’, which is lime chicken in crayfish and peanut sauce with rice and green beans, served with toasted coconut farofa and plantains. Las Iguanas is one of the few restaurants in Leeds that delivers on its promise to take your taste buds on an amazing journey. Whatever you do, leave room for dessert! You wouldn’t want to miss out on the wildly decadent ‘naughty’ tres leches; 3 milk soaked slices of sponge cake drizzled with dulce de leche and sprinkled with cinnamon and topped with blueberries. It’s the perfect way to finish a brilliant night out.