IGUANAS COCINA PUERTORRIQUENA – Wyndham Rio Mar

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   Rafael

   VIP

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and exceptional service. Will certainly be back
   

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   Rodrigo

   VIP

   New York City

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dinner at Iguanas is always a great time. The setting is relaxed and open-air, but the highlight of the night was the service—truly top-notch and incredibly attentive. We started with the vegan meatballs and the sampler platter, both solid choices to kick off the meal. For mains, the mofongo stole the show. You can choose (if available)between yuca or plantain as the base. My mom had hers with steak, Elliott opted for the garlic shrimp, and both were flavorful and perfectly cooked. I went for the chicken chicharrones with a side salad—crispy, well-seasoned, and satisfying. Iguanas might be casual, but the food is thoughtful, and the service takes it to another level. A great spot for a laid-back dinner that delivers on flavor and hospitality.
   

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   Joshua

   Caribbean

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Pedro was our server and he was great, going over all the ingredients in dishes we had questions on. The food was some of the best we've had in Puerto Rico and artistically displayed. Save room for some amazing desserts. Bring cash to tip your servers. As a former restaurant worker, this is highly appreciated by servers. The ambience is very nice and we had a great view in a corner table overlooking the golf course. Every person we came into contact with was very friendly and helpful. Tip: if it's your first time staying at Rio Mar, (It was our first stay at Ocean Villas) you can grab a shuttle at the Lobby level floor, just outside the front doors. Returning shuttles stop at Iguanas every 10-15 minutes to bring you back. (Don't forget to tip your hard working shuttle drivers) Definitely worth a stop at this lovely restaurant if you're staying at Rio Mar.
   

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   patrick

   Pittsburgh

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Salmon was phenomenal and so was our server Ettenaesh! She made a great experience even more wonderful! Highly recommend and ask for Ettenaesh!
   

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   Daniel

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 2, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Five dollar small glass of Diet Coke that had no syrup in it when I asked him about it. He did not take care of it. Menu was extremely limited waiter had no personality
   

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   HEATHER

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   I wanted to like the place. Our server was very kind, and it was not his fault. However, I have a soy allergy—one of the top 8 allergens in the US, so not unheard of. Yet *everything* was cooked in soybean oil (vegetable oil containing soy). That is a very cheap, industrial grade oil, so shouldn’t even be used in a fine dining establishment. They were able to cook me a steak in the end, but it was the most expensive option on the menu and I was not able to have *any* of the carb/starches on offer. For what I paid, I should have been taken care of a little more or the restaurant should have been able to be a little more flexible in accommodating a common allergy.
   

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   Ciara

   Caribbean

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent as always. Great puertorrican food and the service was amazing.
   

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   Christian

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Iguanas Cocina Puertorriqueña at the Wyndham Rio Mar exceeded all expectations! The food was absolutely excellent, and the service was just as impressive. The filet was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The arroz con pollo was beautifully prepared and incredibly delicious. Everything from the presentation to the taste was spot on. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!
   

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   Kitching

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Simple food made with love! It's a wonderful evening.
   

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    Luis

    VIP

    Caribbean

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was delicious and the service outstanding. Pedro, our waiter, was incredible. He took care of everything. The ambiance was nice and quiet. Clearly, a must if you stay at Riomar.
    

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