3 Best Mexican Restaurants in Salt Lake City, UT

Expert-recommended Top 3 Mexican Restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah. All of our mexican restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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RED IGUANA

736 West North Temple,
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Directions

Since 1985

Specialty:

Enchiladas Potosinas Rajas De Chile Poblano Con Queso Handmade Pork Chorizo Hongos Alajillo Encurtidos Chile Con Queso with Totopos Shrimp and House Quesadillas Papadzules Enmoladas Nachos House Made Fresh Guacamole with Totopos Chile Verde Chile Colorado Chile Rellenos Carnitas Fajitas Sides and Tiger Prawns

Red Iguana is a family-run Mexican cafe serving signature mole and gluten-free favorites in colorful settings. Their chef cooks excellent classic dishes like burritos, tacos, steaks, enchiladas, and carnitas. They specialize in catering events of any size, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Their commitment to using the freshest ingredients ensures a diverse array of great Mexican dishes. Whether you order a beef burrito or the red pipian mole, your meal will exceed your expectations at Red Iguana. They provide private parking and wheelchair-accessible facilities. The restaurant has two branches within Salt Lake City.

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Salt Lake City Weekly "Best Mexican Restaurant in 2009
Zagat's America's Top Salt Lake City Restaurants in 2009
Fodor's 2008 Choice Award - Zagat's 2008 America's Top Salt Lake City Restaurants
Bon Appetit' "Best of Utah 2008" - Q Salt Lake "2008 Fabby Award"

Price:

MEXICAN SPECIALTIES
Chile Colorado $13.99
Chile Rellenos $13.99
Carnitas $14.99
Platas $14.99
ENCHILADAS
Spinach Traditional Enchiladas $11.99
Enchiladas Verdes $12.99
Enchiladas Amarillas $12.99
Enchiladas Poblanas $12.99
Mango Enchiladas $12.99
Entomatadas $12.99
Enchiladas Rancheras $12.99
TACOS & BURRITOS
Eduardo Traditional Tacos $10.99
Guacamole Tacos $10.99
Tacos De Asada $12.99
Tacos De Carne Asada $12.99
Tacos De Pollo $10.99
Flautas $11.99
Tacos De Pescado $11.99
Tacos De Lengua $12.99
Asada or Chicken Burritos $12.99
Shredded Beef or Chicken Burritos $11.99
2 Burritos Ahogados $13.99
CHIMICHANGAS
Sea Special $13.99
Olive Verde Chimichanga $12.99
TOSTADAS
Traditional $10.99
Seafood $12.99

Contact:

(801) 322-1489 (801) 300-4214

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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El Chihuahua Restaurant - Salt Lake City, UT Mexican Restaurants
El Chihuahua Restaurant - Salt Lake City, UT Mexican Restaurants
El Chihuahua Restaurant - Salt Lake City, UT Mexican Restaurants
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EL CHIHUAHUA RESTAURANT

3926 Highland Drive,
Salt Lake City, UT 84124 Directions

Since 1978

Specialty:

Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito Posole Spanish Omelet Chilaquiles Chile Colorado Chile Verde Chile Relleno Tamales Steak Ranchero Chihuahua Combo Cluck and Surf Carne Asada Burrito Fajita Chimichanga Flautas Carne Asada Tacos

El Chihuahua Restaurant is a restaurant that serves dishes such as quesadillas, tacos, and burritos. All their Mexican food is prepared from authentic fresh ingredients, using regional recipes by Mexican chefs. Their food is delicious and is served fresh all the time. Their specialties, such as carnitas, carne asada, pollo asado, al pastor, and more, are seasoned with a secret family recipe that delights meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. They offer catering services for special events and functions, and the bar menu provides a variety of delightful finishes to your meal. The restaurant also offers a happy hour menu with live music.

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Price:

À LA CARTE:
Enchilada $6.00
Zucchini & Cheese $6.50
Large Pico With Extra Serranos $4.50
Quesadilla $6.50
Taco $6.00
Tamale $7.50
Burrito $6.50
French Fries $6.00
Chile Relleno $7.50
Tostada $6.00
SALADS AND SOUP:
Shrimp Dinner Salad $13.00
Taco Salad $15.00
Shrimp & Avocado Salad $16.00
Dinner Salad $7.50
Chicken Breast Salad $15.00
Chicken Dinner Salad $11.00
Tortilla Soup $4.50
MENU:
Cheese Quesadilla $7.00
Ground Beef Taco $7.00
Bean & Cheese Burrito $7.00
Chicken Fingers $7.00
Ground Beef Or Cheese Enchilada $7.00
TACO PLATTERS:
Grilled Chicken Breast Taco $18.00
Grilled Tacos (Hot Grandma's Way) $17.00
Shrimp Taco $21.00
Grilled Shrimp & Chicken Taco $19.00
Chihuahua Taco $18.00
Picadillo Taco (Hot & Spicy) $18.00

Contact:

(801) 272-8091

Mon-Wed: 11am - 9pm
Thu: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun: 11am - 8pm

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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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BLUE IGUANA

165 Soth West Temple,
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Directions

Since 1997

Specialty:

Flautas Chicken Asada Pastor Tacos Cheese Enchiladas Amarillas Enchiladas Suizas Asada Chile Verde Burrito Grande Beef Pork Steak Queso Blue Iguana Tapatio Mexicano Chile Rellenos Bean and Cheese Burrito Veggie Combo Veggie Burrito Fish Tacos Seafood Enchiladas Classic Seafood Fajitas Chicken and Steak Gringas Beef Chile Verde.

Blue Iguana, an esteemed and refined restaurant situated in Salt Lake City, stands out as an authentic culinary destination. They have perfected their craft, with nearly 27 years of expertise in the restaurant industry. It's the perfect gathering spot for a group of friends looking to enjoy great food and have a memorable time. Blue Iguana also provides catering services for your special events and parties. To enhance your convenience, they offer various parking options, including garage parking, validated parking, and bike parking. Additionally, free Wi-Fi access is available for patrons. The restaurant has two branches in Salt Lake City.

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Price:

FAJITAS:
Steak $19.25
Chicken $18.75
Chicken and Steak $19.25
Combo (Steak, Chicken & Shrimp) $19.75
Gringas $19.25
CHIMICHANGAS:
Chile Verde $15.25
Beef $14.75
Ground Beef $14.75
Chicken $14.75
Tinga $14.75
ENCHILADAS:
Cheese (2) $13.99
Chile Verde (2) $15.25
Chicken (2) $14.75
Beef (2) $14.75
Ground Beef (2) $14.75
Enchiladas Suizas (2) $15.75
Enchiladas Verdes (2) $15.75
Enchiladas Entomatadas (2) $15.25
Enchiladas Amarillas (2) $15.75
TACOS (2):
Beef $13.99
Ground Beef $13.99
Chicken $13.99
Chorizo con Papas $13.99
Carnitas $14.50
VEGETARIAN:
Chimichanga $15.25
Veggie Combo $16.25
Chiles Rellenos $15.25
Enchiladas Poblanas $14.75
Enchiladas Rancheras $14.25

Contact:

(801) 410-0968 (801) 533-8900

Mon-Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun: 4pm - 9pm

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