Red Iguana

Reviews

Adam L.

12/01/2017

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Very happy with this place it's got to be one of the best in Salt Lake

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Chris D.

Edited: 10/12/2017

Overall

The hype is right, this place is good

They now have an additional location which alleviates the long lines a bit at the original spot, which is nice.
I can’t get enough of the Chile Verde burrito – very tasty.

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Freeplay95 P.

03/08/2016

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Best Mexican food in all of Utah, if you are ever in Salt Lake City stop at the red iguana for lunch or dinner, fresh authentic food, very nice staff, very clean.

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Chris D.

02/28/2016

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I no longer live in SLC but I get to visit every other year and the red iguana is on the list every time. The chile verde will change your life.

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Arianna A.

02/08/2016

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Best Mexican food in Salt Lake City, excellent staff, wonderful variety of mole sauces, and excellent margaritas. They have been featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives! We make sure to eat here every time we are in the area!

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Pam C.

11/14/2012

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Tammy B.

12/19/2009

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Good place, long line.

Really like this place. So must everyone else in the area because it's been packed on every visit.

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paige210

02/18/2009

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The best Mexi food ever

I've lived in Texas and spent many vacations in Mexico, and I have to say that the Red Iguana is the finest eating establishment I've ever been to. It has a great mix of authentic dishes (the moles) as well as what folks expect from American-style Mexican (burritos, enchiladas). Try the empanadas for dessert as well.



Be sure to show up a little early on weekends. The wait gets very long around 5:30 pm.

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lizdehart

02/05/2008

Overall

Absolutely authentic

This is the best Miexican this side of the border. Personally I love the enchiladas rancheras.

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funnyjello

11/13/2007

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Tacos De Pollo!

The absolute best tacos de pollo. Excellent chile verde. This place is crazy busy all the time. If you have to wait to get in it's well worth it.

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lizdehart

11/12/2007

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Authenitc Mexican

You can't get anything better than this. Great place to take out of town guests

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Details

Phone: (801) 322-1489

Address: 736 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Website: http://www.rediguana.com

More Info

General Info

Original Red Iguana location since 1985.Owned & Operated by Cardenas Family who have had Mexican Restaurants in Salt Lake City since 1965. Home-style Mexican comfort food using Cardenas Family recipes created with influences from every state in Mexico. Signature dishes--award-winning moles, 7-10 unique, rich sauces traditional to Mexico. Red Iguana is the most awarded restaurant in Utah, first restaurant inducted into Salt Lake Magazine Hall of Fame & Salt Lake City Weekly Hall of Fame. Named "Best Mexican Restaurant" by City Weekly Readers for over 25 years. Featured on local & national TV programs including Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives", written about in New York Times, USAtoday, Esquire, Bon Appetit, The Lonely Planet, Delta Airlines Magazine, AAA Via magazine, TripAdvisor "Certificate Of Excellence" multiple year Winner, repeatedly named one of Top 50 Mexican Restaurants in the U.S.Original Red Iguana location since 1985.Owned & Operated by Cardenas Family who have had Mexican Restaurants in Salt Lake City since 1965. Home-style Mexican comfort food using Cardenas Family recipes created with influences from every state in Mexico. Signature dishes--award-winning moles, 7-10 unique, rich sauces traditional to Mexico. Red Iguana is the most awarded restaurant in Utah, first restaurant inducted into Salt Lake Magazine Hall of Fame & Salt Lake City Weekly Hall of Fame. Named "Best Mexican Restaurant" by City Weekly Readers for over 25 years. Featured on local & national TV programs including Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives", written about in New York Times, USAtoday, Esquire, Bon Appetit, The Lonely Planet, Delta Airlines Magazine, AAA Via magazine, TripAdvisor "Certificate Of Excellence" multiple year Winner, repeatedly named one of Top 50 Mexican Restaurants in the U.S.

Email

Email Business

Extra Phones

Phone: (801) 322-4834

Phone: (801) 214-6050

Phone: (801) 214-7110

Fax: (801) 322-4834

Payment method

all major credit cards, amex, discover, master card, visa, diners club

Price Range

$$

Neighborhoods

Poplar Grove, Fairpark

AKA

Red Iguana 2

Red Iguana Restaurant

Other Links

http://www.rediguana.com

http://www.rediguana.com/red-iguana2

http://www.rediguana.com/home.html

http://www.rediguana.com/red2.html

Categories

Latin American Restaurants, Caterers, Family Style Restaurants, Mexican Restaurants, Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants

Other Information

Cuisines: Caterers, Family Style, Mexican, Take Out, Latin American

Wi-Fi: No

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Alcohol: Full Bar

Parking: Lot, Free

Bike Parking: Yes

Take Out: Yes

Attire: Casual

Good for Kids: Yes

Good For Groups: Yes

Takes Reservations: No

Outdoor Seating: No

Price Range : Average