Las Iguanas - Southampton

You're heading into West Quay on a Friday night and want something that feels a bit more exciting than the usual chain fare. Las Iguanas slots in perfectly—it's got that buzzy energy where the kitchen's actually open and you can watch what's happening, and the cocktails are taken seriously rather than just being an afterthought. The menu pulls from across Latin America with proper technique: ceviche that doesn't cut corners, tiraditos that sing, and grilled meats done right. It's the kind of place where you'll overhear other tables actually enjoying their conversation rather than just eating between shopping bags.