Here is the first message: f.y.i. click to enlarge because I know y'all don't got microscope eyes
La Vics first:
Now to some reviews:
So this guy really likes the orange sauce. A little too dramatic? Maybe, or...
This guy really hates the orange sauce. Is this man nuts?! This guy would never get along with Thomas N. up there who loves the stuff
Oh what?! They have a green sauce too? You can mix them to make a remarkable... Brown sauce?

Man, Iguana fans are restless typers. These reviews are pretty long.
The Lovers:
An SJSU student discount you say...? Thanks for the tip. Also live music and open mic nights? That's cool. See you there Anjelica M.
And what?!!?!??! They have an orange sauce too!??!!??!!??! They are starting to sound like the same place.
On to the HATERS:
There are some La Victoria faithfuls that counter all the Iguana fans' reviews. Stay strong Nancy L.
at least they are Yelp conscious. So they do care about the reviews. They better not show the one by Caro M. she would get jumped right in the restaurant, if she ever goes back again.

Location:
La Victoria draws first blood. It is right across the freakin street. Unless it is inside campus, you can't beat it.
Atmosphere:
Iguanas wins here with the live music, open mic, and bigger, cleaner area with more seats and shorter lines
Affordability:
Two in a row! Iguanas again. They have a dollar menu with over 10 things on it!
Store Hours:
La Victoria is open as early as 7 am and closes as late as 12 in the morning. Iguanas is open at 11 but closes as late as 3 am. Iguanas is closed on Sunday. But how often will I wake up at 7 in the morning? And I do have a meal plan I cannot waste because it is very expensive so the closed Sundays lets me stick to my meal plan. I guess this ends in a tie.
Popularity:
I've heard from a number of people about La Vics and their orange sauce. I've only heard one person mention Iguanas. And almost 500 reviews on yelp for La Vics to an Iguanas restaurant that has less than 200.
Last but not least,
How's the food?
I guess I have to give it up to Iguanas. Reviewers for both restaurants both say that Iguanas has fresher ingredients. Both places have haters and lovers of their individual "orange" sauces.
The winner is...
Bottom line, they sound like they serve the same thing food wise. But everything else seems to be ruled by Iguanas. Both restaurants have their own set of dedicated eaters and both restaurants seem to be overrun by drunk people coming back from partying after midnight but I'll take La Victoria over Iguanas because it is right across the street and I really am that lazy. "But wait a second Horse, Iguanas won more of the categories." I know I know, but what really makes the difference is the popularity. The more yelp reviews give more justification to La Victorias 3.5 star review over Iguanas 4 star. There is a difference of almost 300 reviews. Plus, people I actually know recommend La Vics. So that category is equivalent to like 3 categories to me. Besides, even though the ingredients in the burrito aren't as fresh as its rival, I hear some of their orange sauce on top of it can turn the most rotten piece of meat taste like it is from heaven.
I know it is a lot to read. Yea yea, I'll make a blog entry as long as I want. I got a little crazy on the Snipping Tool today too with all the yelp reviews and stuff. Thanks for reading all this. If you did...
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