RED IGUANA
736 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Directions
Since 1985
Here’s The Deal:
"Red Iguana was begun by Ramon and Maria Cardenas, and in the eatery business has started over forty years before. The Cardenas family has enjoyed serving its dedicated clients in the Salt Lake Valley since 1965 with the Casa Grande and Red Iguana eateries, and the Red Iguana eatery opened its doors in 1985 to resounding applause and many local and nationwide awards. Maria, born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and Ramon was born in San Luis Potosi. Both have shared an enthusiasm for Mexican cuisine and built recipes and dishes proudly served as delightful expressions of their cultural knowledge. Ramon and Maria devised unique yet traditional Mexican recipes, now passed on to the Cardenas children who are boastfully continuing the family culture. Their team assists the Salt Lake Valley customers who have been honest and very grateful to all their loyal clients. Their menu serves a combination of award-winning Cardenas Family methods that are gastronomical of traditional dishes."
SPECIALTY:
Nachos, House Made Fresh Guacamole with Totopos, Enchiladas Potosinas, Rajas De Chile Poblano Con Queso, Handmade Pork Chorizo, Hongos Alajillo, Encurtidos, Chile Con Queso with Totopos, Shrimp Quesadilla, House Quesadillas, Papadzules, Enmoladas, Chile Verde, Chile Colorado, Chile Rellenos, Carnitas, Fajitas & Tiger Prawns
Price: Starts from $11
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CHILE-TEPIN
307 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Directions
Since 2016
Here’s The Deal:
"Chile-Tepin is a friendly exquisite Mexican cuisine establishment, and it is found in the historic crane building. It is an ideal place to treat yourself and also hang out with your buddies and families. The Salt Lake Tribune honors Chile-Tepin as the Editor's Pick for Best New Mexican Restaurant of 2017. Chile-Tepin's team prepares classic recipes of Mexico from family methods handed down for generations, using the newest components sourced regionally and from specialty farms, and its friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you choose a dish that matches what you are in the mode for it. It has a wide variety of domestic and imported brews and non-alcoholic traditional drinks, sodas, and cocktails. Their signature chile-tepin is small and has an intense flavor with a distinctive, smoky bite, and its beverage menu emphasizes classic and modern Mexican cocktails, from the Cadillac margarita to the mango-tamarin margarita."
SPECIALTY:
Guacamole, Toritos, Queso Fundido, Tacos De Frijol Y Queso, Molcajete, Parrillada, Alambres De Res, Carnitas, Carne Asada, Fajitas, Moles, Burritos, Chimichanga, Camarones, Combinaciones, Nachos Con Todo, Quesadilla, Taco Salad, Fajita Salad, Camaron Salad, Corn Dog, Appetizer, Chile Relleno, Pork Tamale, Refried Beans, Beverages & Margaritas
Best New Mexican Restaurant of 2017
Price: Starts from $4.99
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CHUNGAS
180 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Directions
Since 2007
Here’s The Deal:
"Chunga's is one of the high-grade Mexican restaurants in Salt Lake City. Its top superiority is giving the best possible service to its customers, as well as ensuring the health and security of their clients, workers, and their community. The tacos al pastor is the main event at Chunga's, and to serves for a slice of immeasurable tasty pork, pineapple, and some greenery make for a very comforting, non-greasy meal. Chunga's all kinds of fun ingredients dot the menu, including a few vegetarian choices like cactus, mushroom, and flor de Calabaza. If you want something a little more real, try the alambre, a dish that's a bunch of traditional Mexican ingredients mixed in a tasty mess. When you hire Chunga's catering for your functions, you will enjoy the same quality that you experience in their establishments."
SPECIALTY:
Huarache, Corn Quesadilla, Corn Crispy Tortilla, Mozzarella Cheese, Queso Fresco, Tacos Combo, Sope, Ensaladas, Nachos, Choice of Meat Served with Pico De Gallo, Avocado, Salsas, Chipotle Red, Roasted Red Salsa, Gordita, Pambazo, Chorizo and Potatoes, Grilled Steak, Alambre, Burrito, Bacon, Torta, Chips Guacamole, Flour Quesadillas & Enchiladas
Price: Starts from $5.25