Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar

If you're a fan of tequila, mezcal, excellent margaritas, and a fusion of Latin American cuisine, add Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar to your vacation itinerary. 

This vibrant dining destination is ranked as one of the best Jacksonville Beach restaurants. It is renowned for making the best margaritas on the First Coast and crafting tasty tacos. Flying Iguana has over 100 tequilas, which will appeal to agave spirit aficionados. With so many options, it's perfect for those curious about tequila and mezcal who want to sample various types. 

Not a tequila person? No worries! They have beer and wine selections and a full bar for specialty cocktails and classics.

After a day exploring Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, dine at Flying Iguana for lunch or dinner. Along with a wide range of street tacos, you'll discover rice bowls, tortas, and specialty dishes like the Pollo a la Brasa: Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken. They also have a gluten-free menu.

Live music is king at Flying Iguana and goes beyond just a singer with an acoustic guitar! Bands covering classic rock, jazz, blues, and dance hits frequent the Flying Iguana. After a day of golf at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club, dance into the night with some of the area's hottest bands. 

While the restaurant can get rocking with live music, it is not overly rowdy, making a visit ideal for families. When you're ready to "let the good times fly," as their website advises, head to Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar.

Vibe

The entrance to the Flying Iguana greets you with a corner terracotta tiled sign with rustic wood at the top. The restaurant's iconic green iguana sits beside the sign, adding a contemporary feel to the look.    

The exterior design elements continue inside, with an open layout, wood beams, flooring, tables, and chairs. Exposed brick columns and air ducts add an industrial feel to the cantina, while the earth-tone walls add warmth. 

Flying Iguana avoids using much of the vibrant art and colors in other Mexican restaurants. Instead, you'll spot a large pastel painting of a Mexican farmer uprooting an agave plant behind the bar. 

Flying Iguana creates an experience that's as much about enjoying good food as having a great time.

Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar: Menu & Drinks 

A go-to any time of the day is their guacamole! This guac is made tableside so you can customize it with jalapeño, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and lime.

Treat the family after a day in the ocean at Thompson Surf School with a hearty meal like the Pollo a la Brasa: Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken. You can order a half chicken or the whole for the entire family. The latter comes with two breasts and legs, four sides, and aji sauces.

Another soul-satisfying meal is the Peruvian Steak Bowl. This meal showcases ​​Anticucho steak, corn salsa, red radish, ají amarillo, fried egg, and salsa criolla. This deliciousness is set on a mound of white rice with a side of black beans.

Of course, the tacos are a hit with diners, and with various combinations to select from, your biggest problem will be making a decision! A fan favorite is the Steak Taco with Anticucho marinated steak, grilled onions, aji Verde, Fresno chiles, and pepitas. Vegetarians will marvel at the Farm-to-Table Taco with locally sourced vegetables roasted and mixed with cucumber, pico de gallo, and chipotle tomatillo salsa.

The drink selection at Flying Iguana is impressive, especially since they offer over 100 types of tequila. Fans of margaritas will want to order The Garden, the perfect toast after a hot day at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. This signature marg features Mi Campo blanco tequila, simple syrup, house-made sour mix, and fresh cilantro and cucumber.

Dining at Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere, exceptional cuisine, and beverages that will enhance any Jacksonville getaway.  Visit and discover why it is a popular Jacksonville Beach destination.