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Photo courtesy of Jennifer Boren -
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Boren -
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Boren
Red Iguana
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Price Range: $
10Best Says
The Red Iguana has been in operation since 1985. One of Salt Lake City's most popular restaurants, The Red Iguana draws queues of waiting customers � stretching as much as half a city block... Read More
The Red Iguana has been in operation since 1985. One of Salt Lake City's most popular restaurants, The Red Iguana draws queues of waiting customers � stretching as much as half a city block from their door � during peak dinner times.
Given the restaurant's authentic cuisine, imported straight from Mexico, the wait is definitely worth it. However, if you eat at the Red Iguana during lunch time, you can enjoy the same incredible food, and often avoid the queue entirely.
The Red Iguana is most famous for its seven unique Oaxacan moles, prepared from scratch. In addition to these, the kitchen cooks up excellent renditions of classic dishes like burritos, tacos, steaks, enmoladas, and carnitas. Whether you order a beef burrito or the Red Pipian Mole, your meal will shatter your expectations.
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Address:
736 W North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
801-322-1489
Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm
- Fri: 11am-11pm
- Sat: 10am-11pm
- Sun: 10am-9pm
Website:
rediguana.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Christine Balaz
Salt Lake City Local Expert
- Downtown's Best Restaurants, Best Restaurants, Best Value: "If eating at the Red Iguana, do yourself a favor and try their specialty dishes; you'd be hard-pressed to find these anywhere else."
- Best for Downtown's Best Restaurants Because: In business for nearly 30 years, this insanely popular restaurant could never be left off a 10Best list!
