Blue Iguana

12727 Shoppes Ln, Fairfax
(703) 502-8108

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Joe Dirt

Monday nights the waiters are the best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivory Ervin

My family decided to eat at this location after spending the day at Cox Farms. It was my first time patronizing this establishment and it will not be my last.

The bartender is really good. My wife ordered a margarita which was really great.

The food was really good. I personally order Jambalaya was which delicious. I even added Ole’ Bay seasoning to add to more “kick” to the dish! But surprise dish was the bread pudding…it was DELICIOUS!

The staff members were really good. They promptly served my group and consistently checked on us to see if everything was satisfactory.

Overall, I recommend the place. If you want to get out to watch a game with a great drink and good food, then this is the place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Weng Hung Kam

I have recently found this place from someone recommended via Reddit. We have been here like 3 times. So far the service is awesome! The price for the food is crazy. Im wondering why it’s not crowded comparing to those over priced Mexican restaurant around the corner.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carla Brown

Good food at great prices with warm and friendly customer service. I was there for an early dinner and though it wasn't crowded it was very loud. Its the perfect spot if you are looking for a bar type of atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clayton Dean

Equal parts charming and disgusting ... in a dive bar type of way. Wings are good. Beer is good. Happy hour is fun.

Deborah C

Blue Iguana has been here for a long time and the venue is showing its age, but the overall atmosphere of a neighborhood pub is welcoming and cheerful. We had a late lunch and the bartender waited on us as well as taking care of bar patrons with ease and a cheerful manner. Portion sizes are large. My BLT was stacked with freshly cooked bacon and the side of fries were hot and not greasy. Husband's steak and cheese with a side of onion rings was equally good. We like the vibe, the service, and the food and plan to come again. There's free parking immediately in front and in the general parking area of this small strip mall.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lashaana Bell

Ordered a tequila sunrise and it was way too sweet. All you tasted was grenadine. It was so sweet I couldn’t even finish it.

Food: 3

Xiomara Cano

I’ve been a loyal customer of this location for years and have always had positive experiences—especially thanks to Brandon, who consistently provides outstanding service. There’s also another gentleman whose name I haven’t caught, but who has also been excellent during past visits.

Unfortunately, my recent visit was disappointing, and I feel compelled to share what happened.

During this visit, I ordered several items, including chicken tenders, and asked if I could take the food to-go. Aziza initially said that would be fine and mentioned she could bring the food out and I could request a to-go box at that time. However, when the food arrived, I asked for a box and was told I couldn’t have one because the item was part of the happy hour menu. This was not communicated earlier, nor was I informed of any such policy in the past.

To add to the confusion, we were charged $2 for extra ranch without any prior notice. In previous visits, Brandon has always been clear about additional charges, which I’ve appreciated.

Aziza’s refusal to provide a to-go box and her demeanor when addressing our concerns were especially disappointing—more so because she is the general manager. She even offered to refund the money instead of providing the box, which felt unprofessional and dismissive. Her tone and expression during our conversation made the situation more uncomfortable than it needed to be.

I traveled over an hour to dine at this location—a trip I’ve made regularly for years, often bringing friends and family. This experience was not only frustrating, but it also felt dismissive of the loyalty I’ve shown as a customer.

I would sincerely appreciate the chance to speak with someone directly about this matter, especially since I was told there was no one above the general manager to speak with. I value this restaurant and want to continue being a customer, but I hope this issue can be acknowledged and addressed appropriately.

Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to your response.

Service: 1

Charles

Food was great, very affordable prices and great happy hour deals!!

Fern Wikraisakul

Love their foods!

Torell Robinson

I placed an order for pickup from Blue Iguana that included the jumbo lump crab cakes with a Caesar salad and a loaded potato. When we got home, we discovered the loaded potato was missing entirely, and to make things worse, the crab cakes had been placed directly on top of the Caesar salad in the same container. As a result, the crab cakes were soggy and tasted like salad dressing — not what you’d expect from a dish that’s supposed to highlight jumbo lump crab.

My wife called to let them know what happened, and the manager was shockingly unprofessional. Instead of apologizing or trying to make it right, he acted as if she was lying, asked for pictures, and then hung up on her. When she called back, he admitted that the kitchen had indeed packed the crab cakes and salad in the same container — just as she said.

It’s one thing to make a mistake in the kitchen, but the way the manager handled it was completely unacceptable. Hanging up on a customer, accusing them of lying, and only acknowledging the issue after pushing back is not how you treat guests. We’ve eaten here before, but after this experience, we won’t be coming back. Very disappointing.

brian6320

Great place! Great enviroment! Love the tuesdays and thursday latin night

BAG ELS

Great food and service !! Always greeted when you walk in, and the food and drinks are great. I always recommend Blue 🗣👍🏽

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joey Sadiq

Terrible customer service, chicken was raw

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

austin v

Amazing staff and absolutely a wonderful time. Great place for happy hour if you're staying at the Hilton down the road. It's walking distance too!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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