Las Iguanas is a casual dining restaurant chain originating from the United Kingdom, with a Latin American theme.[1] Founded in 1991, it operated 57 outlets in the UK as of July 2019.[2] It specialises in Latin American food from Brazil, Mexico, and beyond.
History
The first Las Iguanas opened on St Nicholas Street, Bristol, in April 1991,[3] offering a Latin American-themed menu. A further 53 restaurants have opened in the UK including Bath, Birmingham, Manchester, London and Edinburgh.[4]
In 2003, the group acquired its own Cachaça sugar cane field and distillery on the Fazenda do Anil estate, outside Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[5]