Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Salt Lake City

"Good food, great prices, and friendly staff! Have gotten breakfast burritos, taco salad, and chimichanga from here before and all were delicious...."

Steven Zundel

Emily Despain

Taqueria El Rey De Oros

"They have the best Sopes I've found at very reasonable prices. I order the sopes with asada and chicken most the time. They are my favorites!! My..."

Stormy Rodriguez

"Love the food here. Truly authentic. My friends and I eat here all the time. It's close by to where I live which makes it very convenient, yet even..."

Benjamin Webb (Ben)

"This is my favorite place to get my street taco fix. I come here 3-4 times a month and always get the carnitas. They also have some other more..."

Derek Dickerson

"Basically have had everything on their menu over the span of 8 years except for the shrimp dishes because I'm not a a huge fan of shrimp- but my..."

magy c

"This place is a very well-kept secret—IMO, this is probably the best, most authentic Mexican food in Utah. It's kind of a brick-and-mortar version..."

Alex Bigelow

"This place is a gem. If you want the best street tacos and mexican plate lunches in the country, eat here. You'll be able to feed a family of five..."

AP

"Great delicious..."

Rob Peters

"We stumbled across this place on accident, we were trying to go to a different taco place but it was closed to we drove down the street and decided..."

Natasha Asmus

"The food and customer services is Great But need to work on cleaning up the place a little better . For instance clean out the trash ..."

Victor Reyes

"Loved it. Not a fancy joint, but the food is cheap and amazing. Had the carnitas, lengua and al pastor. All were great! Wish they had a salsa bar..."

Jason Stock

"Awesome Mexican food! It's nothing fancy but it's clean and simple. Food served on plastic plates with plastic forks but it is one of the best..."

Jake Wakley

"Honestly it is just Great Food . We eat here a lot because it is the one place we consistently agree on for the whole family and able to do it under..."

Amanda Gutierrez

"Taqueria El Rey De Oros has the best tacos in Salt Lake City! The food is delicious and authentic. You can get Mexican food at dozens of..."

doug glenn

"Delicious food at an amazing price. While the location and appearance may leave some to be desired, they are not the attraction. The wonderful,..."

Cameron Colony

Maria's Mexican Grill

89/100 (1636 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"The best new authentic Mexican restaurant in Salt Lake City.... hands down! We have known the owner Maria for many many years and can't say enough..."

Ted Dumont

"Great food , friendly staff and super clean . I really recommend this place..."

Silvio Campos

"Huge fan of Mexican food, but this is hands down, the BEST Mexican Food in this state. Real fresh ingredients and this set it apart from any other..."

Sheri Lermusiaux

"The best Mexican food in Utah. Clean and beautiful setting. Fabulous and friendly staff. Overall amazing..."

Lisa Bailey Rogers

"I finally found a good Mexican food in Salt Lake City the food is great and the service as well give it a..."

Hernan Levano

"We just finished our dinner and will definitely be back again! So glad we decided to try it out. The service was very attentive and friendly-Celsa..."

Cindy Ehrig Gellner

"Great food, great staff, great everything!!! We loved the new Mexican restaurant..."

Angelica Sanjuan

"Food is very good! Our server listened and worked hard. Over all ..it was great. Yes. I'll go..."

Diane Alserda

"Amazing staff, food and drinks. Ale was..."

Chrystal Jimenez

"Delicioso. Try the molcajete and the Tamarindo Margaritas. A taste of México � in every bite...."

Ma Black

"This was our 1st visit to Maria's & it won't be our last. Excellent food in a clean & bright environment. I love the new murals painted by my..."

Annette Meyer

"La mejor comida mexicana les recomiendo el molcajete , el Mole Marias y los camarones al..."

Castillo Eventos

"The food is great and they have a very friendly..."

Christine Lance

"A quaint place with a fun and energetic atmosphere. Along with a large enough menu that's sure to have something for everyone. I was pleasantly..."

Allen Baird

"My wife and I decided to try a new place, Maria's Mexican Grill. We got there at 8:30 on a Saturday night and we got right in. They weren't packed,..."

James Bryner

"We have been to Marias many times and the food and service are always great! Very true and authentic Mexican food. If you are hungry get the..."

Juan Magana

"Great place to eat. Food was fresh and had food balance of flavor. Not overpowering. Mango and crab enchiladas. To finish we had flan. A great big..."

Greg Wright (SnapJag)

"Got the quesabirria tacos for a quick lunch. They were delicious and came out FAST. They had all three kinds of aguas frescas available. Nice navidad..."

doctorx0079

"Delightful surprise in Mexican cuisine! The portions were large, taste was on point, and atmosphere is fun. Mole sauce was diverse and delicious...."

Elaina Allan

"We went to Maria's on a Friday night. It was about a 15 minute wait for 4 at around 6:30. We ordered 4 different dishes and a few drinks. It was..."

Nicole W.

"I had a great experience at Maria's! The restaurant is large and can easily seat a large group and still has a great atmosphere. You get chips and..."

S T

"If you're looking for a good Mexican restaurant , this is a great option in Millcreek. Cynthia has a very Great Costumer Service skills. Delicious..."

Nora Sotelo

"Tried out a Mexican restaurant in South Jordan after looking at homes with clients in Daybreak and it was delish!! Maria’s Mexican Grill features..."

Christine Carey REALTOR

"The kids chicken enchiladas were really good and I like that they didn't give me a hard time for ordering it due to my gastric bypass. The staff was..."

DollFacedMama

"One of my favorite restaurants! Great prices and large servings! Fun and friendly atmosphere! Large variety something for..."

Heidi Boatright

"Popped in for Friday Lunch with a work colleague. Ordered the Encebollado Steak with no rice, no tortillas and extra cheese on my beans. The steak..."

Keto Diabeto

"Really good Mexican food, good flavors and somewhat authentic. Great variety. Salsa lacks substance most of the time I've eaten here and is too..."

PS massage

"Wonderful food, I got to try stuff. I'd never had before or had never seen another Menus and wonderful margaritas! I will definitely be..."

Tracy Watts

"This is about our 5 or so time visiting Maria's. The service and food are always great. We tend to stay with the regular items, such as the Large..."

Scott Stillman

"Holy Mole! 🇲🇽 We gathered with family to celebrate a Birthday at Maria's Mexican Restaurant located in Millcreek. 》》 I ordered the Holy..."

Chelsea

Julias Mexican Food

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"I'm impressed by this spot! I savored the tastiest breakfast burrito and salsa I've had in a while. The tortilla chips were crisp, the burrito was..."

MJ Ayyampudur

"Cozy, warm atmosphere. Discovered unintentionally and gave it a try. Result is impeccable - amazing breakfast burritos. People runs the show warm..."

John U Guzel

"The food was absolutely delicious. You can tell it’s authentic and homemade very good..."

Latisha Perez

"Our go to Mexican restaurant in Salt Lake City. Why?! Coz it is the very best! Chicken enchilada, shrimp Ranchero are standout dishes. Pork (or..."

eva chan

"I am 100% Mexican and I started cooking since a child so I know how authentic flavors can taste like.I normally never eat Mexican food out there..."

Diana Gomez

"I had the pleasure of dining at Julia's Mexican Restaurant and I have to say, it was a truly outstanding experience. The house special pork ribs dish..."

Paul Sarun

"Amazing, authentic, homemade Mexican food from scratch. I was blown away by the quality of the food here. It took a while for our food to be prepared..."

Keith Prive

"If you're in the mood for a truly satisfying Mexican feast, head over to Julia's and let your taste buds be transported to the heart of..."

Curtis Lossett

"I love to eat here. They give you two kinds of salsa. One is so hot I must mix it with the beans. Also good rice and guacamole..."

Vera Cruzin’

"Liked the placed a lot, enjoy reading the walls. I wasn’t too impressed with food itself, but the homemade tortillas were..."

Nancy Marquez

"Absolutely my new favorite of all times. Everything is homemade from scratch. The sauces are out of this world. I will be returning weekly! ..."

Navy Retired

"Authentic delicious food, generous portions. Fantastic ambience to go with your food! Family business..."

Ashli Kingfisher

"I came today and I only regret I haven't come before. The place is clean, and although there was only one server, he was prompt and attentive. I..."

Wendy Juarez

"Best Chili Rellenos I've ever had! (I'm serious! So good!) And the Agua Fresca is amazing as well! ..."

Amber Frost

"CLEAN! CLEAN! CLEAN! I was in Utah looking for Mexican food. This place is good. Food came out quick and fresh. The taco they make them fat with a..."

Isaias Martinez

"Julia's is an on-going fave for Mexi-Mex (no Cali-Mex or Tex-Mex). Recently, ordered the Huarache plate (crispy corn masa base topped with protein of..."

Mick Huerta

"A gem in the rough of Salt Lake. Whoever knew about this tiny little secret mom-and-pop Mexican restaurant -and did NOT share- should be hung from..."

CNI Global

"Authentic Mexican food at a reasonable price, and friendly service. Great selection of flavor of the day horchata and the..."

Clint Burden

La Hacienda

89/100 (2205 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I lived in El Paso, Texas for most of my life. El Paso is world renowned for Mexican food. This place is the best in SLC. I'm so glad I found this..."

Clark Larson

"Me & family love coming here when ever we get the chance. The best Mexican food by..."

Theresa Scribner

"Hella bomb food right guys. Fresh but some of ladies had a stink attitude like their breath for reals. And hella..."

Gilley Standing Rock

"Friendly staff, great service,and great..."

Clint Beecroft

"Our go to place for delicious authentic Mexican..."

Melanie Martino

"Incredible Mexican Food and Overall Dining Experience. I'm a Mexican Food Junkie and thought it was..."

Sam Milner

"Great food! Enchiladas and chili rellenos is the..."

Shirley Christopulos Peterson

"This is the best place to eat. I love the..."

Mary Anne Rogers

"Great Mexican Food the service is wonderful. The whole family will love it prices are..."

Ken Searles

"This is my favorite Restaurant for Mexican food. I had my birthday party there on June 3 and had a blast with all my 30 friends. I love there food..."

Robert Gonzales

"Very friendly staff . Yummy food ! Mmm... And let's not forget the..."

Kristal Klarr-Austin

"Incredible food, wonderful atmosphere, below my average service. The reason for the low grade on service, was only a result of the person who had..."

Christine Wilkins

"Coming from Colorado, this was a place my team recommended, and the place did not disappoint. The chips and salsa were served as you sit, with the..."

ALYSSA J

"This is by far one of my favorite places to eat. I love how friendly and quick the staff are. They always make sure you have a great time. In a world..."

Travis Baessler

"Group of 11 ... I had the shrimp fajitas Excellent and fresh. Loved the fajitas and hot steamy plate. Was busy but everyone was taken care..."

Tony Zafiropoulos

"I'd definitely give this place a try. We all got the menudo. It was too spicy for me and my son. But had great flavor and a good serving size. We do..."

Sun Kissed Mama

"The whole experience took me back to Cancun, special memories of an adventure we lived for 3 years there on the beaches of Puerto..."

Ross Baldwin

"First, I don’t like paying for chip refills. I don’t know why.. I’d rather pay an extra dollar for my meal then get charged for another tiny..."

Black Beard

"A nice size place with 2 large rooms. Menu was a mix of authentic stand byes and Tex Mex. Very good salsa and chips. The 7 seas soup had many..."

Jeffrey John Thomas

"The smothered burritos were so good. Better than any place I’ve been to in salt lake. The owner is a good..."

LMW ROSE

"The food was delicious.. everyone enjoyed. The only down point, we waited 1 1/2 hours before being served due to two very large groups. I felt a..."

Susan Alva

"Food and service was amazing. Can't wait to go back! Also, had to share a pic of the delicious fried ice..."

Carrisa Garcia

"You can tell this place is good from how packed it is! You walk in, and there always seems to be a free table after only a few minutes time. we got..."

oisdufoahsd

"I've always liked this place. Family atmosphere and they offer fried ice cream. Food is average and prepared well. We have since moved to another..."

David Langkiet

"In SLC for a conference and a friend and I stopped in here for dinner on a Sunday night. The food was delicious!! Pollo asado was excellent, the..."

Shannon Albeke

"I’ve tried so many places in Salt Lake to find tamales that I absolutely love. The enchilada style tamales I got from here were a winner. The masa..."

Anna P.

"Prompt service even near lunch time. We both found our lunch to be as ordered and delicious. ..."

Trevor Curzon

"¡Muy buena comida! The portion sizes are awesome and the food was some great authentic feeling Mexican food. Its a bit heavy on the cheese though,..."

zachary clarke

Maxi's Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Great food, great prices, and great staff! I've tried almost everything on their menu and have not been..."

Scott White

"The food and service has been excellent each time I've been there. You guys run a top-notch deli -..."

Corey-Angie Thurman

"This place is awesome. Best customer service around. Great food. Thank you Maxie’s for your hospitality and..."

Robert Miller Jr.

"These guys are freaking amazing! I needed a bunch of gift certificates. They got me all taken care of... plus their chef salad is amazing! ..."

Darin Beal

"Good..."

Tod Marchant

"Their severs are awesome as heck and their cooks make good fast..."

Ashlee Atamanchuk

"Best food ever.. Try the club! Salads and burgers are amazing aswell! Oh and the breakfast =..."

Laticia Martinez

"Great atmpsphere, great food & amazing staff. Everything was so well put together for our Company Party. I'd highly reccomend Maxi's for any kind of..."

Nelle Versluis

"This is such Amazing food. I love the service as well. Such outstanding and friendly employees :)..."

Brandis N Brandon Hardman

"I am glad to see that you are now selling Homemade Pies. I loved the chocolate cream pie. Perfect size for the single person who doesn't want a full..."

Patrick Wight

"I WOULD GIVE THEM 7 STARS IF I COULD !! BEST SANTA Fe CHICKEN..."

Jimmy Morici

"When you're on the road, meal offerings can be a little random. That's why I was delighted to find this place around the corner from where I was..."

Stephen Martin

"First time here. Great menu. Food was superb. Customer service fantastic. We definitely recommend this place and plan on coming..."

Bill Loveland

"Place is adorable heart hard to find tough location busy during lunch due to all of the businesses surround in period but won't you find it you'll..."

Relevents Clothing

"I had the Philly cheese steak. You can see this is a regular spot for all the businesses around the area... The food is quality, the place is clean..."

Gabe Pilo

"The tomato basil soup was fabulous. It had all kinds of flavor with loads of basil and gorgeous tomatoes. The grilled cheese was..."

A Walker

"What a gem! Don't be scared off by the location. The breakfast sandwich was amazing and the coffee was great. Service was genuine and..."

Brenda Perea

"I ordered their cheeseburger with fries and a beverage. The ingredients all tasted fresh and high quality. Good place to grab a bite. Their large hot..."

Luke Berhold

"We take pride on supporting local businesses and Maxis has been the only provider I can rely on to deliver my orders accurately and on time for our..."

veatriz alequin

"I went there every day for lunch because it was the only option when I was traveling for business. They're open for breakfast and lunch and Rebecca..."

Michael Roselli

"Coffee and omelets for breakfast right around the corner where are you waiting to unload? it's a miracle! if you are a truck driver and are waiting..."

Californika T

"I can't say enough about Maxi's Deli. They have a very diverse menu. They get crowded at lunch but that just means they are a great place to eat. I..."

Curtis Lloyd

"The food was really good and fresh. I had soup and a sandwich. The bread was fantastic! The service was fast and..."

Rachel P

"Serving sizes are good for lunch with a little bit left over. I got the two chicken strips with fries. The honey mustard dipping sauce was sweet and..."

Tyler Higley

"My husband and I are truck drivers from Upland, Ca. We were delivering a load just around the corner, we ordered online, Stephanie took our order she..."

Jeanette Santana

"Good food ! Favorites -Club, Chef & Cobb salad, and their spinach..."

hollie curtis

Lola

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant

"My first time here for dinner with friends who were familiar with this place. I didn't have any expectations but was just excited to chat with..."

niko pix

"Great traditional Mexican restaurant. Been coming here for years, the service is fantastic, the wait staff is consistent which tells me they are good..."

Elaina Allan

"Good food. Five of us each enjoyed our food and good service. They keep bringing free chips and two kinds of salsa as long as you request it. Free..."

Jay Griffin

"I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. It’s easily my new #1 favorite Mexican restaurant. Their chips and salsa is an amazing starter...."

Raha Mehrkish

"I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The free margaritas on Tuesday and Saturday are brilliant. Even the virgin ones for us Mormons were good...."

Wade Brinton

"Absolutely amazing, this place never fails to impress, born and raised in mexico the mole chicken enchiladas are authentic and amazing It felt like..."

Erick Rivera

"We love coming here! I ordered the 2 Chicken Enchiladas and we shared a fried icecream which were both so good, and the staff were all so friendly...."

Emilee Thomas

"We just finished eating dinner and I had to immediately leave a review. We had such a great experience tonight and will definitely be back! Our..."

Marisa Olson

"This place is absolutely amazing. I have been coming here for years now. I don’t live in cottonwood anymore but I still come here because of how..."

Jessica Echeverria

"I've been eating at LaCocina for at least 40 years (started with #1 on State Street). I actually worked there during my college years. Now every time..."

Goldie

"This place is delicious!!! The green salsa is SO GOOD!! I could buy it by the gallon! Parking could be a challenge. Food is really good. Well priced...."

Chirelle Pearson

"Wow ! The food was fantastic, I got the shrimp fajitas and my husband got the mole chicken enchiladas, both were delicious, a great size and served..."

Lexi Wach

"Absolutely incredible dining for a fraction of the price one may anticipate paying for authentic Mexican food with spectacular service. (Our server..."

MJ Brewer

"Consistent good food, generous portions, friendly staff. Meals come out quickly, are hot, and delicious. Seafood enchiladas are really good. Love..."

Sandee Spackman

"Nestled in a little corner just East of The Shops at Fort Union lies a wonderful little restaurant called La Cocina. TLDR: If you like Mexican food,..."

SM2I2TH

Morrelles Mexican

"Searching for a taco spot and tried this one for the first time today with my son. Have to go through the grocery store to find it tucked..."

Adrian Bryce

"This place is on my short list. Delicious food. Great for a quick lunch during the work day. My current favorite al pastor in the valley. I..."

Parker McBrier

"So far the best al pastor tortas I had in Salt Lake City limits. They accept credit cards but for tips bring some cash! Google maps shows like..."

John U Guzel

"This is by far the best Mexican food in West Valley! The food is amazing and the price is great too. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food..."

Andrew Wright

"Seriously some of the best street tacos I've ever had. The El Pastor was incredible, and the chorizo was fantastic as..."

Matt Freeman

"Welp, my search for the best Al Pastor taco in the city has ended. El Morelense is hands down the best I've had... maybe ever. The salsas are..."

Jason Stock

"Fantastic al pastor tacos complete with generous slices of pineapple that is just ripe. Double tortilla, nice portion of meat and tasty salsa bar..."

Lorin Warner

"Came through during work and called ahead and these guys had our tacos ready, ate them there. Got some asada, some pastor...etc even some lingua...."

The Sickest

"Just ate at the new South Jordan location. They have an awesome variety of menu items, which makes it difficult to pick something because everything..."

Justin Fry

"Best Al pastor in the state. The tortas and Al ambres are awesome. Great tacos too. This place get crazy at lunch so order ahead or be prepared for a..."

Ryan Roberts

"Excellent street tacos, tortas, and huraches. Great variety of meats that you won't find at Taco Bell. My favorite is the AL Pastor. The salsas are..."

A S

"The Google gods led me here and it was incredible. The alambre al pastor with pineapple and cheese was out of this world. It was $7.25. I also got a..."

Jordan M.

"Anything al Pastor is delicious. Great tacos. Would..."

Regan Duckworth

"The al pastor con queso y piña is the BEST in the..."

Noel Alton

"I love this place!! The el pastor is amazing and the salsa are fantastic. Make sure and try the..."

Sean Peck

"Update: this place has really stepped it up. Some of the best food around and now after several trips I can say some of the best service. They’re..."

Sergio Lopez-Peralta

Taqueria 27

88/100 (1265 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place deserves a five star rating for the following reasons. 1) Upon entering the restaurant, my party was greeted with a warm welcome that felt..."

Joe Romero

"Great restaurant. We really enjoyed taqueria 27. Their tacos are very good while their apps are also very good. We got their roasted guac and chips..."

Scott Dance

"This particular location has a cool vibe and atmosphere. The staff here are also amazing and were great for our large group. The actual food inside..."

Colten Tidwell

"Love the feel of the place! Very friendly staff, the food was good but not authentic mexican so that’s the reason why I give it 4 stars. Would..."

Roxana Ortiz

"Absolutely, eat here! Great foodie tacos. Anything with the duck confit is amazing. Fish tacos, crispy. Carnitas, almost decadent. The desert is..."

Coach Frits

"My favorite location for tacos. If you like margaritas, don’t think too much just get their T27. Always ask the waitress for specials cuz for some..."

Shushanna Mkrtychyan

"I’m a big fan of the guacamole. Best case scenario is to go with a group of 4 and get 12 tacos 3 set of 4 tacos. You get to try 3 different kinds..."

Matthew Ray Banks

"This is a hidden gem in Salt Lake City! It's not your typical Mexican food restaurant, but a twist on gourmet Mexican food with unique flavors! They..."

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"Been wanting to come for some time but don't live close. The hype is all worth it! The food was creative and tasted amazing! Our group had the pork..."

Sheri Vaughan

"Great food, atmosphere is chill and workers are happy... Could have been slightly more attentive. Need to have a tortillero to keep the tortillas..."

Wojtek Bear “Tukami Fugiwara”

"They just did the catering for our wedding! They were amazing, food was delicious. They were so easy to work with and well priced for what we..."

Mckenzee Bailey

"#BESTPLACEEVER #WAITRESVERYFRIENDLY..."

Klary Jolie

"Excellent Mexican food. I am a big fan of hortchata, and this place does it right. I haven't tried everything on their menu yet, but I have enjoyed..."

Joseph Carrier

"Killer street tacos (@$1.50-2) with a wide variety of meats. Also, a great little salsa bar offering the staples: 3 sauces, radish, Pico mixture, ..."

Erik Klauser

"Got some pretty tasty nachos! There meat was delicious. Edit: this place keeps getting..."

Austin Lindsay

"A well deserved "great place" designation. A Fast friendly eating experience awaits you. A no frills, but none-the-less excellent place to get many..."

Isaiah Martinez

"Food is amazing! Fast! Amazing service! Delicious! 10/10! Me gusta la comida..."

Chance Kidd

"Ok people this place is awesome they even have a bar for those who likes to drink plus food is great waitresses are friendly and it's a clean..."

Lizde Trejo

"Restaurant wasn't open but the trailer was in the parking lot. Good stuff with a good compliment of hot sauce to choose from. Staff was curteous and..."

Steve Workman

"I ordered fajita steak burrito. It was best burrito I had for last few years. Tasted great. It was big, delicious, and it was priced..."

Vasiliy Silchuk

"Best tacos in Salt Lake Edy was super friendly and the food is delicious I highly recommend.. real Mexican..."

miguel guzman (‫شيطان‬‎)

"Our first time here and it was amazing! My husband had a menudo and I had combo fajitas, and it was all good. They’re Margaritas are really good..."

julia1a1lopez

"My most favorite place lately... the food is so stinkin delicious but if you have any questions about the menu you'll need to speak Spanish or have..."

Chelsee Malibu Mickelson

"This place was great. They were friendly and helpful. My father doesn't speak a lot of spanish, but I had a great time playing translator. :) Even..."

Cherish Fletcher

"My first time eating here. I am very impressed with the food, I ate the enchiladas with the red sauce, came with rice and beans and a small portion..."

Ricochet Rabbit

"Stopped here for the first time for lunch and ordered the carne asada smothered burrito and ceviche. The food is absolutely delicious, the service..."

Blake Edwards

Chunga's Mexican Restaurant

88/100 (2303 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good quality Mexican food. The building is a bit run down. It's not a good neighborhood to be..."

Gary St

"The burrito was pretty good and the price wasn’t bad. The employees are nice. The building is not..."

Vera Cruzin’

"The Al Pastor Gordita I had today at Chunga’s was the best I’ve ever had! The shell was hot and crisp. And the meat was so flavorful. My kids..."

Adrienne Yancey

"I really enjoyed eating at this place. It was a quick in, a quick order, and the food came out quick. My whole visit took less than 30 minutes. The..."

Nathan Hawkes

"I had perhaps the most magical tacos of my life at Chunga's. I don't know exactly what it was, but I do know that I eat a fair few tacos every week,..."

Matthew Montgomery

"Quick service, good food, decent prices. I love small, unassuming places like this. The tacos were legit, albeit a little small (street style)...."

Weston Marlow

"Quintessentially excellent Mexican food in humble digs. Their staff will deliver your food to an outdoor table when it's raining and they accommodate..."

Forest F. White

"Ordered Chunga's to cater my event this week. The price was unbeatable for the amount and quality of food we got. We ordered beef and chicken tacos,..."

Camille Busath

"Wow! It's probably a good thing that Chunga's is located where it is. If it were more convenient to get to, I'd eat there way too often. Friendly..."

Matthew Sartori

"Wow!! This place is amazing!! Tastiest food I’ve had in all of Utah!! Everyone was so nice and just had good vibes. Really nice indoor and outdoor..."

Shanda Decker

"I enjoyed this little taco joint. There are a plethora of sauces/salsas to try and you can tell they are made fresh. Their fruit smoothies are also a..."

Isabel Lee

"Chunga’s has some of the best authentic tacos for the price. The tacos al pastor were easily my favorite. The various salsas and sauces they serve..."

Peter Gardiner

"One of the best Al Pastor tacos I’ve tried. Fresh and delicious! So grateful for the hard work they put in to run these restaurants. There are two..."

Zach Chase

Barbacoa Mexican Grill

"I had a great experience grabbing lunch to take out. The team is very efficient and quick at getting people through the line and all of the..."

Sana

"Steak burrito, double wrapped, each of the four salsa's and hand mixed. Great service by the..."

Brandon Birkes

"Having never been to a Barbacoa Mexixan Grill, we were pleasantly surprised to find that we love it here. It rivals, and likely beats out, Costa Vida..."

McKay Christensen

"One of our favorite for fresh Mex. Location has great seating. Love the cilantro rice, limes are a must, favorite is the grilled chicken with black..."

Julie WA

"Food is always great! Servers were really nice helping me choose the many available options...."

Filipe Vasconcelos

"Great place and great food! Everything tastes really fresh. Love the sweet pork..."

Deborah Parrela

"Went for lunch today, we got a bowl and a burrito- both were tasty. Will definitely eat it..."

Sarah Coons

"The food was excellent. I’ve been to another location before and will continue to go..."

B S

"Loved the bowl with the sweet pork!! Clean restaurant and nice..."

Jessica Peterson

"local Utahn here. I’ve gone here ligit 300 times? Go here. It’s one of my fav places to eat in Utah and it’s super affordable and delicous. I..."

Maggie Driggs

"The food was good. I wish the ingredients were hotter so the cheese and stuff would melt but most of these quick serve burrito places have cold..."

Jonathan Rodriguez

"Sweet pork salad with the Mexican rice is so good! Highly recommend this..."

Andy Gifford

"I was really curious how it’d compare to local Cafe Rio or Costa Vida. It felt closer to an authentic Mexican experience and taste. I liked..."

Caitlin Noel Larson

"I thought the food was pretty good. I got the burrito with Spanish Rice which was different than I am used to but I liked it. They also have the..."

Austin Johnson

Red Iguana 2

88/100 (8838 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I visited Red Iguana for lunch around noon. As a solo diner, I was promptly seated despite the restaurant being quite busy at that hour (consider..."

Emil Gonter

"Red Iguana 2 in Salt Lake City offers an exceptional dining experience. The enchiladas served at this establishment are truly remarkable, leaving a..."

Stephen Smith

"Red iguana is my favorite place in Salt Lake for Mexican food. Normally I get the same dishes, but this time I decided to try something new. I..."

holly marie

"I had been to the original Red Iguana but hadn’t been here yet until my latest visit to Salt Lake City. # 2 did not disappoint. The food was..."

C Tedesco

"Best for having mole. I had mole chicken. It was delicious. I love the tortillas, they were fluffy and perfect with mole. Atmosphere is excellent...."

Sameet Khatri

"I had heard about this place many times but hadn't had a chance to visit til I was able to visit my son in SL, UT! Food was so good! Our server Manny..."

Nick V

"Everything about Red Iguana 2 is exceptional: the delicious food, fantastic service of the staff and the charming atmosphere and decor. I highly..."

Athavan Elangko

"A great place to eat in salt lake. The food was good but I thought it wasn't incredible for the price. Atmosphere and service were great..."

Sam

"I've eaten here several times and the food is amazing! I ordered the Red Iguana tacos with chicken. Very delicious. I asked for no tomatoes and there..."

Daniel Widenhouse

"I’ve been coming to Salt Lake City for years, but I had never made it to the Red Iguana. I’m so happy I came at last — it was wonderful! The..."

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