Blue Iguana Mexican American Cantina

Blue Iguana Mexican American Cantina Menu

(319) 888-7245
250 Westfield Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

Starters


Tableside Guacamole
$10.50
Made to your preference of spice at the table. Served with our warm tortilla chips. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Ceviche
$13.50
Mahi-mahi and shrimp cured in fresh citrus juice, sea salt, pico de gallo, avocado and crispy tortilla strips. Gluten free.
Elote
$6.00
Sweet corn kernels with adobo chipotle aioli, queso fresco, guajillo chile powder, cilantro and lime. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Chicharron
$6.00
Crispy fried pork rinds drizzled with achiote lime vinaigrette, salt and tajin. Gluten free.
Crispy Queso
$11.50
Melted, browned Iowa cheese curds with chorizo Rojo in a warm skillet and served with our homemade corn tortillas. Gluten free.
Chicken Thighs
$11.00
Slow-cooked 5 boneless chicken thighs fried crisp and served with a variety of house sauces. Gluten free.
Asada Skewers
$9.00
Marinated skewers with chimchurri. Gluten free.
Iguana's Chorizo and Queso
$12.00
Sizzling hot chihuahua cheese topped with chorizo and served on a hot skillet. Tortillas available upon request.
Iguana's Guacamole
$7.00
Fresh avocados mixed with red onion, jalapenos, lime, salt and tomatoes. Served with our corn tortilla chips. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Mexican Elote
$7.00
Sweet corn kernels with adobo chipotle aioli, queso fresco, tajin, cilantro and lime. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Queso
$8.00
Tortillas available upon request.
Churrasco Ribeye
13.00
Brazilian style marinated ribeye skewers with crispy potatoes smoked paprika aioli and chimichurri. Gluten-free.

$Salads

Extras for an additional charge.
Avocado Salad
$12.00
Greens, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, Iowa cheese curds, fire-roasted corn vinaigrette, topped with crispy corn tortillas, shaved radish and cilantro. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Taco Salad
$12.00
Drunken beans, your choice of either picadillo or pollo, lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco, and guacamole. Topped with crema. Substitute carne asada for an additional charge. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Diablo Chicken Salad
$12.00
Grilled marinated chicken, mixed in our signature enchilada sauce on a bed of fresh lettuce and topped with Iowa cheese curds, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado and tomatoes. Served with avocado ranch dressing. Gluten free.
Diablo Steak Salad
15.00
Grilled marinated skirt steak, mixed in our signature enchilada sauce on a bed of fresh lettuce and topped with Iowa cheese curds, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado, and tomatoes. Served with avocado ranch dressing. Gluten free.

$Nachos

All selections include corn tortilla chips, shredded lettuce, drunken beans, queso fresco, pico de gallo, guacamole and crema.
Blue Iguana Nachos
$9.00
Gluten free.
Pollo Nacho
$10.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast simmered in adobo and lime. Gluten free.
Carne Asada Nacho
$14.00
Pan-seared skirt steak marinated with lime and Cerveza. Gluten free.
Chorizo Nacho
$12.00
Mexican style pork sausage with red chiles, Mexican herbs, and spices. Gluten free.
Cheese Nacho
$7.50
Combo Nacho
$13.00
Pollo and asada.
Carnitas Nachos
$10.00
Pork shoulder braised with tequila, avocado leaves, and citrus. Gluten-free.
Vegetable Nachos
9.00
Pinto bean fritters, escabeche, charred Iowa sweet corn, crema. Gluten free.

$Quesadilla

Flour tortilla filled with melted Iowa cheese curds, served with lettuce, pico de gallo and crema.
Cheese Quesadilla
$9.00
Pollo Quesadilla
$10.50
Marinated grilled chicken breast simmered in adobo and lime.
Carne Asada Quesadilla
$13.50
Pan seared skirt steak marinated with lime and cerveza.
Carnitas Quesadilla
$10.50
Pork shoulder braised with tequila, avocado leaves and citrus.
Camarones Quesadilla
$14.50
Vegetable Quesadilla
$10.00
Pinto bean fritters, escabeche, charred Iowa sweet corn, crema. Vegetarian.
Asada Quesadilla
13.50
Pan seared skirt steak marinated with lime and cerveza.

$Specialty Tacos


Pescado Taco
$13.50
Grilled marinated mahi-mahi topped with Mexican slaw, avocado, and chipotle aioli. Gluten free.
Lengua Taco
$12.00
Slow-braised beef tongue, cilantro, shaved onions, and spicy avocado salsa. Gluten free.
Camarones Taco
$13.00
Shrimp sauteed in garlic and topped with Mexican slaw, avocado, and chipotle aioli. Gluten-free.
Campechano Taco
$13.50
Our signature Mexico city street taco filled with carne asada and chorizo Rojo, topped with crispy grilled Iowa cheese curds and avocado salsa. Gluten-free.
Vegetarian Taco
9.00
Black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, poblano pepper, lime and cilantro.

$Tacos

All include 3 tacos on our homemade corn tortillas, topped with cilantro and onion, and served with your choice of 2 sides.
Pollo Taco
$9.00
Marinated grilled chicken breast simmered in adobo and lime. Gluten free.
Picadillo Taco
$9.00
Mexican ground beef with potato, onion, carrot and a hint of spice. Gluten free.
Carne Asada Taco
$13.50
Pan seared skirt steak marinated with lime and cerveza. Gluten free.
Chorizo Taco
$11.00
Mexican style pork sausage with red chiles, Mexican herbs and spices. Gluten free.
Carnitas Taco
$10.00
Pork shoulder braised with tequila, avocado leaves and citrus. Gluten free.
Combo Taco
$14.00
Choice of 3 meats.
Lengua Taco
$13.75
Slow braised beef tongue with avocado leaf and tequila.
Vegetable Taco
8.00
Pinto bean fritters, escabeche, charred Iowa sweet corn, crema. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

$Sandwiches


Carnitas Torta
$11.00
Pork shoulder braised with tequila, avocado leaves and orange with crispy bolillo, chipotle mayo, Sriracha slaw, avocado, and cilantro.
Iguana Burger
$13.00
Lowa beef on a toasted brioche bun with crumbled queso fresco, roasted poblano, crispy corn tortilla, chipotle aioli, and ripe avocado.
House Burger
11.00
1/2 lb. of Iowa beef on toasted brioche served with lettuce, onion, and sliced tomato. Add grilled Iowa cheese curds, or crumbled queso fresco for an additional charge.

$Burritos

Flour tortilla filled with drunken beans, your choice of meat, Iowa cheese curds and served with lettuce, tomato and crema. All accompanied with your choice of 2 sides.

Signature Dishes


Beef Rib Birria
$17.00
Tender braised country ribs with crispy masa cakes, smoked paprika, cilantro, and crema. Gluten free.
Angus Ribeye
$32.00
House cut and aged 12 oz. Iowa ribeye served with potatoes bravas, escabeche and topped with chimichurri. Gluten free.
Mahi-Mahi
$23.00
Pan-roasted mahi-mahi with tomatillo emulsion, pickled tomato, shrimp, charred corn salad and marinated shaved cabbage. Gluten free.
Milanesa
$14.00
Crispy breaded chicken breast with fresh herb salad, smashed fried potatoes, escabeche, and black bean puree. Gluten free.
Camarones Machos
18.00
Sauteed garlic shrimp with roasted chile de arbol, onion, garlic and spicy tomato sauce. Gluten free.

$Specialties

All accompanied with your choice of 2 sides.
Chiles Rellenos
$12.00
Roasted poblano pepper, Iowa cheese curds, Grand Marnier and roasted poblano sauce. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Flautas
$13.00
3 fried corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken breast, topped with lettuce, tomato, crema and queso fresco. Gluten free.
Enchiladas Verdes
$14.00
3 hand-wrapped enchiladas with shredded chicken breast, served with spicy homemade tomatillo sauce, crema, queso, cilantro, shaved onions and avocado. Gluten free.
Asada Iguana Style
$16.00
Seared steak with whole roasted jalapeno peppers. Served with corn tortillas. Gluten free.
Asada Ranchera Style
$17.00
Seared steak with poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, red onion, tomato and cilantro. Served with corn tortillas. Gluten free.
Camarones Machos
$17.00
Fresh sauteed shrimp covered in macho sauce. Gluten free.
Camarones Tostadas
$14.00
Fresh Gulf shrimp sauteed in garlic with cabbage, tomato, relish and adobo chipotle mayo. Gluten free.
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
$17.00
Fresh Gulf shrimp covered with Iguana's garlic butter sauce. Gluten free.
Iguana's Trio
19.00
Seared asada, garlic shrimp and chorizo served with guacamole, queso fresco slices, poblano peppers and onion. Served with corn tortillas.

$Sides a la Carte


Frijoles Borrachos
$2.50
Drunken pinto beans, Cerveza, pico de gallo, pork belly and Cotija. Gluten free.
Frijoles Negros
$2.50
Black beans with onion and epazote. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Cilantro Lime Rice
$2.50
Slowly cooked basmati rice with cilantro and lime. Gluten free.
Refried Beans
$2.50
Blended pinto beans topped with queso fresco. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Escabeche
$2.50
Pickled carrots, cauliflower, onion with garlic and jalapeno. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
Hominy
2.50
Sauteed white maize with onion, epazote, and jalapeno. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

$Kid's Menu


Kid's Mac and Cheese
$5.00
Just like mom makes! Our mac and cheese will please any appetite!
Kid's Hamburger
$5.00
Sample this American favorite! Our burger and fries only! (other toppings available).
Kid's Chicken Tenders
$5.00
Sure to satisfy any kid! 3 strips of our golden chicken and even comes with french fries!
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
5.00
Sized for kids, try our cheese quesadilla. Even comes with french fries!

$Burgers

All burgers are served with french fries.
Plain Burger
$10.00
Add cheese for an additional charge.
Chorizo Burger
$14.00
1/2 lb. handmade hamburger patty on toasted brioche, topped with chorizo, chihuahua cheese, crispy corn tortilla strips and avocado salsa. Mexican style pork sausage with red chiles, Mexican herbs and spices.
Quesadilla Burger
12.00
1/2 lb. handmade hamburger patty between 2 flour tortillas, topped with chihuahua cheese and guacamole. Served with lettuce and pico de gallo.

$Iguana's Fajitas

Poblano peppers, red onion and cilantro served with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce and four corn tortillas. Extra tortillas for an additional charge. Gluten free.
Vegetable Fajitas
$10.00
Camaron Fajitas
$16.00
Pollo Fajitas
$13.00
Shredded chicken.
Combo Fajitas
$16.00
Pollo and asada.
Asada Fajitas
$16.00
Trio Burrito
$19.00
Pollo, asada and camaron.

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