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Mexican, Latin
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

We went to this restaurant based on a review I read in a blog. We went there on our trip to Yellowstone from SLC. It was very busy even at 5 pm. It is in downtown SLC. We got our table in 20 mins. The...service was excellent. We ordered an enchilada Amarillo and the steak on grill. Both dishes were excellent. Portions were huge. We also got a small guacamole as a starter. My friend enjoyed her jalapeño margaritas. There was so much variety. I would love to go again and try their different dishes.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 days ago

We ate here for the first time while traveling through town and enjoyed it. We had about a 30 minute wait to be seated. The food was good. This is a famous restaurant having been visited by celebrity chefs. The service was good and portions...were decent sized. They serve chips and salsa with the meal like most Mexican restaurants. The salsa is quite spicy. My brother had the Mole and I had pork carnitas and both were good. This is the original restaurant as I understand it. There are several others around town.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

This was recommended by our boat tour guide. We love a local place. The service was excellent by Ray. He explained some of their dishes. The food was delicious. The service was great!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Waitress was very fast with her job and both my order and my wife's order was wrong when brought to the table. My wife reordered and I went with the dish she brought because it was acceptable. Food was good, but it would be nice...to get what was ordered 1st try.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

If I had to pick one single thing to tell people to do while in SLC, this is it. Food was amazing, fun atmosphere, great service. Get a reservation, it will make your life way easier.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed August 4, 2023 via mobile

This establishment was highly recommended by others, so we decided to try it. We were greeted kindly by the hosts outside…the exterior of the restaurant is curiously covered in stickers, The area where the restaurant sits was a bit unexpected…it’s in a bit of a...residential area vs a commercial area. Our wait was billed at 30. Ins but only ended up being about 10…yay! It is a fairly small seating are. The service we received was superb. We did not have to wait for a server to greet us, nor did we have to wait for refills on beverages. The menu is massive and chock full of authentic fare. I can honestly say this was the best Mexican food I’ve experienced. Spiced perfectly. Don’t miss this place….it’s worth the stop.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 29, 2023

Hands down this is the best Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. There was about a 35 minute wait on a Wednesday in the early evening, so be aware that this a popular restaurant. But it is well worth the wait. The restaurant has...a full menu - and contains items for less adventurous eaters as well as complex, delicious meals. The waiter, unprompted, brought us a plate containing samples of each and every mole sauce on the menu (8 or so in total) so we could make a good decision, and never rushed us. The moles were AMAZING. Each one had a wonderful blend of flavors and each was unique. I had a hard time choosing, but was very happy with my meal, as was everyone in my family. I'm very sad that I don't live in SLC and can't go back. I would be a regular there if I could.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 23, 2023 via mobile

It was a great authentic feeling atmosphere with great food. We would return if we lived in the area. We are glad we went early evening because it was packed by 5:30pm on a Sunday evening.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 11, 2023 via mobile

Amazing Mexican cuisine! And we were lucky to come to the restaurant before the prime time and did not have to wait for a table (there was a huge line when we were leaving). We had guacamole tacos (my favourite), king prawns and some of...their MOLEs - everything just great. I strongly recommend this place!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 5, 2023 via mobile

I have been looking forward to trying this place since we started booking our road trip. This is probably the best Mexican food we have ever had and the staff was amazing!! All the reviews talk about a long wait, we were told 25-30 minute...and had a table in about 15. Salsa was AMAZING. If I am ever back in SLC I will definitely be back.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 3, 2023 via mobile

Very good menu with a modern flare to traditional Mexican food. Old style setting with a strong local feel. This place has been here awhile and for good reason. Very good food and friendly staff

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 25, 2023

Violently ill from the chicken mole at red iguana 2. I’m so sad this used to be a favorite. Service has gone down. When I asked for more salsa never got it. The chile relleno was bland and tasted like it was stuffed with stewed...tomatoes.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 20, 2023 via mobile

Food and service was amazing! The selection of mole was incredible. I enjoyed the variety of dishes both traditional and unique!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 20, 2023

Was def worth the wait. Everything was wonderful. Shrimp quesadillas, traditional beef hard shell tacos were by far the best I ever had

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 18, 2023

Mole is outstanding. Ask for the sampler plate to make your perfect choice. My favorite is Mole Coloradito!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Red Iguana has 80 parking spaces adjacent to our restaurant.
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Yes we can. Just call any of the restaurants preferably not at lunchtime as the cashiers and managers will make the gift card and charge it to your account, get the address information and mail it out right away. The phone... More
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Most definitely. They have full liquor service, including high-point craft beers from Utah and sometimes elsewhere.
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Red Iguana is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4