50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Salt Lake City

“My favorite Mexican food in Salt Lake City. I don’t get to go very often but when I’m in town I never miss it. Love it.“

“Recommend everything….best MEXICAN FOOD“

“Mi Buena Vida offers a fantastic dining experience. The mole on the carnitas enchiladas was a standout dish, rich in flavor and perfectly complementing the tender meat. The fish tacos were equally impressive, and the margaritas were incredible!

We also enjoyed the Frida salad for a lighter option. Don't forget to check out the homemade salsa bar! The staff's professionalism is top-notch, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable dining atmosphere.

I highly recommend Mi Buena Vida. It truly deserves 5 stars!“

“Grand opening specials and delicious food keep us coming back twice in a week now. It is located next to a local Target, so they have a great position to succeed with the flow of traffic and a large parking lot. I hope these specials remain the same or similar, the food economy needs places like this! Food should be affordable and tasty. You guys do both, excellent job.“

“My wife’s sister recommended this to us. It’s our new favorite restaurant. Quick service. Delicious food!“

“I’ve been here. . . oh, maybe 100 times the past two years. I absolutely LOVE it. They don’t use lard in their beans, their tortillas are vegan, and the fajita veggies are the best. Vegan burritos, ftw. Thank you, Carl, et al, for providing my this urban respite.“

“Forgive my photos, we were starving and dug right in 😂 We just had a great lunch at Guisados Home Style Mexican Cooking. I'm already dreaming about the next time we can go back! 😍 We ordered the mole, bistec, kids carne quesadilla, and guac. We couldn't finish it all and get to eat it again which is the best part LOL. I was intrigued by their combination platters and if we hadn't come to try the mole specifically we would have gotten one. We will definitely try them next time (large quantities for family style dining). I loved the bright colorful napkins keeping my tortillas warm 💛“

“Awesome Chiken, I love the staff and how clean the environment is. The restaurant is really clean with an excellent space to dine in. I strongly recommend this place at Sugar House. 👌👌👍👍great job guys.“

“This is easily the most astonishing Mexican resturant I have had in a long time, the food is some of the most fresh I have seen and all the food taste like it was homemade and veggies seemed fresh from the garden“

“amazing place so much space and the food is amazing! burrito came out big and smothered it was perfect 🙏 thank you guys loved the agua fresca de tamarindo too! 😇“

“👍👍👍👍👍Had a terrific lunch here on Monday (6/23/25). Staff were all friendly and accommodating. Food was great. Not your regular Mexican dishes, more like Mexican with a unique twist! I had the Quesabirria (kind of like a quesadilla)and Ashly had the Birria Stew. We each chose lamb for the meat. These were made well, delicious and beautifully presented. Using lamb and the Birria style gave everything a unique, delightful flavor! It was a perfect afternoon for eating outside, too.“

“I recently visited La Cevicheria in Salt Lake City, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish! If you're a fan of fresh, delicious ceviche, this is the place to go. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of tanginess and spice. Every bite tasted incredibly fresh, and the portion sizes were generous.

The service was also top-notch. Our waiter, Jordan, was awesome—friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being overbearing. He made sure we were well taken care of and even gave us great recommendations on the menu. His enthusiasm added to the overall vibe of the place.

I highly recommend La Cevicheria for anyone in the mood for authentic, fresh seafood with excellent service. Definitely coming back!“

“incredible hard shelled tacos and my husband LOVES the Carna asada plate. we eat there weekly it's less expensive than fast food. I have a hard time with the spice and I have not had any problems. Best Mexican I have ever ate. Thank you so much and the service is great.“

“We loved our dinner here. There were so many good menu options and all of my party was pleased with their food. I ordered the carnitas and found them to be excellent. Our waiter was friendly, accommodating, and kind. I would love to come again.“

“I recommend their tripa. Very delicious and crispy. GAS ⛽“

“Delicious food, I can’t wait to try more“

“First time but won’t be the last. Barbacoa Mexican Grill has a menu that’s different from the other Mexican chain restaurants. Staff recommended I try both the spicy beef and the spicy pork. I’m glad I tried them both because they were delicious! Highly recommend checking this place out if you’re in the mood for something a little different.“

“Best Mexican food in town! I've heard this neighborhood can be dicey but it was perfectly safe and the mole is out of this world!!! The food is authentic, fresh, and amazingly flavorful. The service was very friendly and the food came very quickly and at the proper temperature. The soup is also wonderful. This hole-in-the wall is a real find! My husband and I will return often.“

“Pleasant, professional and fast!! Amazing food!“

“SO much variety! Different foods, drinks, specials, seasonal items :D“

“demaciado ricos los burritos super recomendado el lugar comida realmente exquisita 🌯🌮“

“The truck was at the Downtown Garner pop-up today and we decided to try it. EXCELLENT - very fresh and flavorful, nice people, and it was served quickly. I’d happily recommend this food truck!“

“Es un restaurante de comida mexicana auténtica. Estilo ciudad de mexico y con un sabor bueno y diferente con sus famosa corn quesadillas al pastor y no puede faltar su tacos alpastor con pina delicioso y una gran variedad de antojitos mecicanos.“

“First time here. Ordered the Camarones al Charappo. Delicious!!! Server was not too attentive/friendly? Didn't offer coffee or desert after I finished my meal. Dropped off check. Training issue.“

“The staff did an awesome job making a gluten free order. The person waiting on me asked if it was a need or a preference. Once they knew it was a need they cleaned the grill and cooked fresh corn shells to avoid contamination. The person at checkout put the order in a different bag. I appreciate the care and concern.“

“This place is delicious with the most authentic Mexican food in town. Employee are super nice and great customer service! Definitely worth the drive . Very clean restaurant. Barbacoa is the best!“

“This is a small, family ran and owned business. They are so inviting and excited to have you there. The owner took very good care of our table. Food was delicious and authentic! I got the posole, it had a good amount of meat and packed with flavor! I got my kids some carne asada, and the asada was so flavorful. My mom got the lengua tacos, they were soft and delicious! They also had a variety of house made salsas, and they were all delicious and paired very well with the food! Can't wait to go back!

Parking: Small parking lot. But it is a small place so doesn't need anything bigger.

Kid-friendliness: My kids enjoyed the asada tacos, beans, rice, and quesadillas. And the chips and salsa, of course.“

“Love me some Chubby’s definitely love their enchilada sauce something about it that has me going back every time and their Horchata is some of the best in town. Their prices are excellent. Their food is definitely worth it. The staff there are so friendly.“

“Wow! I'm blown away by this restaurant. I came by on a whim, just trying to check out new Mexican lunch spots, and I'll definitely be coming back! The service was super friendly, everything is clean and tidy, and the tacos were the best I've had in the block. Thank you for the great experience!“

“Great customer service of course 👍 There food is so good homemade tortious and beans chili verda 😋 I would like to tell them thank you. I just love There food 😋“

“Over the years I feel like the food has improved, everything was delicious and flavorful! The drinks options are great, there’s something for everyone!

Parking: Parking is difficult because the parking lot is always full, which isn’t a bad thing!“

“Los mejores tacos 🌮 de birria los recomiendo no te quedes sin probarlos está muy ricos“

“FABULOUS food! Hands down the best meal we have had dining out in quite some time! The staff is absolutely lovely! Recommend 100%“

“I have tried several different dishes here and honestly they have all ben good. Everything has lots of flavor and you can really tell everthing is home made. They have awsome drinks aswell. This is definitely a place i will be going back to“

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“We love the Rio Grande we go there a lot before Gymnastics and other things at the U.“

“el pollo muy rico el servicio exelente“

“Had lunch here today with my mother and was very impressed with the service of the only gentleman I saw working there. He was so polite, incredibly kind with the bathroom key and making the visit great. His amazingness really stood out to my mother and I and I feel he deserves a compliment on here. Thank you for the great experience. 10 thumbs up“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Delicious 😋 I have very limited understanding of Mexican Food especially for street vendors. And usually I can see the pictures on a menu and decide if it’s for me but that was sort of limited here. But The lovely lady gave me a recommendation and walked me through the ingredients in order to see if there was anything I didn’t like and for me that would be cabbage. Long story short I walked away with an awesome burrito 🌯. About the only bad thing I would say is the atmosphere it’s in a parking lot next to a Taco Bell and the homeless. The Food truck could be newer looking but these are just nick picks. Other than that I highly recommend you go and give this place a try. You’ll be glad you did!! 😁“

“Was pretty good, loved the verde sauce and atmospheric grit. Was at the Hollywood Heritage Museum book sale today and saw the original vintage photos of the place. Very cool!“

“Oh my God the authentic Mexican food in Salt Lake City Utah Excellent service and clean reasonable prices Love this place Thanks Margarito Parra The owner“

“Some of the best taco’s and tortas that I have had in SLC. Highly recommend this place. Also the salsas for the food are the bomb 💣.“

“This is the tastiest food we’ve had in a long time. Chunga’s is also a great value for the money. Matthew at the Herriman location is always very pleasant when we visit.“

“I love Barbacoa! I visit the one in Holladay, often. Everyone is always friendly, the food is fresh and it's a nice pick me up. Had to edit to add: nachos are my absolute favorite and it's what I order every time I go ☺️ I also have Celiac's and I have never gotten sick eating here. I appreciate that so much!“

“The Lady that runs the food truck is amazing. She was barely open when I arrived today. I let her know that I wasn’t in a rush. I ordered 5 steak tacos for $15 with taxes. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was great. I highly recommend this place.“

“Les recomiendo los tacos están deliciosos tienen variedad y son muy amables“

“A great group of people run and work at La Fountain. I've always been treated like family. In these hard times for businesses this is a great place to get your food if you eat out. They are clean, fast, and great people!“

“Food is good, service very work oriented (hands food, closes window), I check order. I was asked a few times for green sauce or red, I answered extra green sauce. They put no sauce in it. Because they just hand you the food and close window, I honked. They said 25 cents each... not good!“

“Fantastic meal and very fast service. I was very impressed and highly recommended. And a great atmosphere as well.“