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We were kindly invited along to Las Iguanas on Grey Street in Newcastle (just down from the Theatre Royal) to try out the new menu with the children. It is not somewhere I would have thought to take the children before but we found it really family friendly.
We visited on Saturday lunch-time and there was a real mix of people dining, from young families, groups of friends and couples all enjoying tasty food together.
Colouring sheets and crayons were quickly dished out to the children along with the menus, we were glad the children were occupied with their colouring as there were so many great sounding dishes on the menu it took some time choosing what we wanted. Finally settling on the great value lunchtime menu (served daily until 6.30pm) for myself, partner and eldest and the children two-course lunch option for the little two.
We ordered starters from the lunch menu at just £2.95 each, two portions of chicken wings in jerk and peri-peri sauces for the other half and teen and a portion of nachos for myself.
My nachos were delicious, a generous portion with plenty of topping that we all really enjoyed.
The children's mains came out with our starters and cost £5.90 and include a main with the choice of two sides and dessert. My five year old opted for a cheeseburger and my four year old got the crispy chicken burger. Both of the children decided on sides of fries and a bowl of peas and sweetcorn to accompany their meals.
They both really enjoyed their meals and we thought they were a good size portion.
My teen ordered the classic beef burger (£9.50) a 100% prime beef patty with caramelised onions, pink pickled onions, beef tomato, baby gem and tomato gherkin mayo in a toasted brioche bun.
Served with fries and a pot of slaw. She opted to have cheese added to her burger which was melted onto the thick, juicy beef patty.
I ordered the Blazing Bird (£9.50). Half a jerk marinated chicken with slaw and a fries this. The sauce on the blazing bird was delicious.
The children both ordered Churro for dessert which came warm, dusted in cinnamon and with a pot of chocolate dip.
The whole bill came to around £56, which for two courses plus soft drinks for five of us on a Saturday in Newcastle city centre I thought was very well priced.
I really do recommend a visit if you're looking for somewhere for lunch next time you're in Newcastle.
Las Iguanas
Grey Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6AF
Open 7 days a week.
Close to Monument Metro station and local bus stops in the city. Parking available at nearby car parks.
Oh wow! It is family friendly. I always thought of it as more of a place for grown ups.
ReplyDeleteThe food looks so good and is a fab price too x
I really recommend it next time your in town, great value and yummy food and so family friendly x
DeleteGlad you enjoyed the Blazing Bird - Las Iguanas is one of our go-to places for pre-theatre dining in town. Their kids menu really is great value x
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recomendation it, it was delicious. x
DeleteI have always wondered what Las Iguanas is like. Like you I have passed a branch many times but never ventured inside. I think it sounds a good choice for a family meal out.
ReplyDeleteIt was really good, well worth a visit x
DeleteAhhh you got me at churros! I do love some churros!
ReplyDeleteThe children loved them x
DeleteI love Las Iguanas and the kids always ask to eat there when we are going out
ReplyDeleteMy kids really enjoyed it so I think they will be the same from now on x
DeleteLas Iguanas looks great with a good food selection at that price. My mouth is watering over those chicken wings right now. I'm sure you and your kids enjoyed your meals.
ReplyDeleteWe really did x
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