Iguana Macks is one of those place you hate to love. Almost any night of the week is full of the usual suspects. It gets really busy on the weekends. There is a good mix of people and I've never seen anyone feel out of place. I love the patio, good people watching. Inside always feels a little too crowded.
Unfortunately they think that specials should only be reserved for Red Stripe (or Red Piss as I like to call it), ugh! The bartenders are some of the coolest I have ever met. The waitresses on the other hand.... With the exception of one or two, the waitresses suck. I'm not even sure why they are there. Most of the time I think that they are other patrons hanging out until I see one carrying a tray. Security here is really cool, too. They've always acted appropriately, and on occasion have given us slack we didn't deserve.
As I only come here to drink at night, I have never eaten anything here but it must not be that bad. Macks is owned by the same owners of the Chandler institution known as Riga Tony's, which has a longer history in Chandler than I do. There is a dining room and the few times that I have been here around dinner time the place has been full. And I believe that the kitchen is open until 2am.
Many nights they have live music. Sometimes out on the patio or on the stage inside next to the dance floor. And sometimes both.
If you're ever in Chandler you'll know that the pickins is slim in the bar department. Macks is never a bad choice if all you want to do is have a beer and chill.