Just opened: Las Iguanas, Glasgow
The latest new opening from the 34-strong Latin American-style chain. The varied food and drinks menu combines South American influences with Spanish, Portuguese and African touches, all served in a bright space featuring a wall of windows, a high ceiling, and colourful tiles, sofas and lamps.
Opened 3 March
Founder/director Eren Ali
General manager Kyle Steel
Head chef Anshul Gurung
Designer MBDS
Average spend £15-20
Capacity In the restaurant: 170, In the outdoor area: 36
Typical dishes Tacos with fillings such as smoked chipotle chicken or roasted coconut butternut squash; gambas with cassava crumb; Patagonian "albondigas" meatballs; chimichanga with refried beans, guacamole and sour cream; grilled sandwiches; Guyanese Pepperpot mutton stew with peppers, cloves and cinnamon; churros; dulce de leche macadamia cheesecake
Typical drinks Caipirihnas such as strawberry purée with vanilla and cachaça; margaritas such as smoky Olmeca Blanco tequila with fresh lime, orange and agave nectar; Cuban rum cocktails such as Havana Club Especial with pineapple juice, strawberry & hibiscus syrup. Wine and beer selection; Cooler selection such as passion fruit with lemon and orange juice
Address 16-20 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2PW
Telephone 0141 248 5705
Websitewww.iguanas.co.uk