This was a "Sweet Sixteen" party for our granddaughter with about 30 guests. The facility was an excellent place to hold any party with guests up to 50. It was still decorated for the Christmas Holidays and with the birthday additions, it was a perfect place to hold our celebration. Everyone had a grand time. Of course, since it is a party facility owned by the Red Iguana Restaurant, how can you say anything wouldn't be top notch?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alvin Withers
These guys hosted our church service. What an amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Arnold
Great experience for our company Christmas party. Was so nice having our own space. Food was amazing as always and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken L
Went here for dinner on a Tuesday and the place was happening. Great mole and margaritas, friendly staff, just get there early or make reservations. Excellent Mexican restaurant!
Austin D
Great food! Everything was delicious! Great service Very good with severe food allergy Super kind Worth the visit for sure
endoedibles
Owned by Lucy Cardenas and founded by her parents Red Iguana is so popular it's spawned a second location plus the more upscale Blue Iguana, yet no matter which location residents or visitors choose the consensus is that there’s no better place for Mexican Food in Utah. Self appointed “Killer Mexican Food that’s worth the wait,” though the concept is largely Tex-Mex including combination plates featuring three or more items, it is at 736 W N Temple that the original Restaurant still resides as a low-slung spot with parking on the side. Covered with stickers at the door, a man at the podium confirming reservations or quoting wait times, it is inside that diners will find vibrant colors and pleasant service with Water poured quickly and a bowl of complimentary Chips plus Salsa soon to follow. Offering a number of Classics, the Sour Cream Chicken Entomatada with Tomato Sauce rightfully praised by many, fans of Tacos will find “a la Iguana” as Shredded Beef beneath Jack and Guac while a Tostada eats like Mexican Pizza complete with Olives and Beans. Also known for Mole, six styles including Pumpkin-based Pipian offered daily as plates, a la carte by the ounce or to-go, Negro eats deep and earthy without the sweetness that many north of the border feel necessary while Mole Coloradito is smoky, nutty and medium-hot. Part of the SLC dining scene since 1985, though the Cardenas’ legacy dates back two decades further, Dessert features inspired takes on tradition ranging from Flan to Fried Ice Cream, though the best choice is an individually portioned Tres Leches soaked by sweetened Milk and rife with Cinnamon.
william a
Went for a reception dinner. Great food done
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HikeNCamp
Went 3 years ago and it was amazing. Went again this year, ordering the exact same things. Chips were stale and food was mediocre. But still had great service and got some great Mole to go.
Barbara T
Were there at 2 pm after flying into SLC. Had to wait 5 minutes for a table. It was packed! And, oh, my, was it delicious! Food tasted so fresh and the beer was cold! Check it out!
krawner
Delicious Mexican food near the airport. Popular spot with locals and tourists. Ask for the mole sampler (free) and try all the different tasty moles. Tortilla chips are freshly fried in house. Corn tortillas made fresh daily. Drinks are also really good. Had the Tacos don Ramon (3 hard shell tacos with a variety of meats) which was good but even better was the Puntas a Filete de la Norteña (sirloin tips with bacon, jalapeño, onion, tomatoes). Takes reservations.
We went to this restaurant based on a review I read in a blog. We went there on our trip to Yellowstone from SLC. It was very busy even at 5 pm. It is in downtown SLC. We got our table in 20 mins. The service was excellent. We ordered an enchilada Amarillo and the steak on grill. Both dishes were excellent. Portions were huge. We also got a small guacamole as a starter. My friend enjoyed her jalapeño margaritas. There was so much variety. I would love to go again and try their different dishes.
DiverM
We ate here for the first time while traveling through town and enjoyed it. We had about a 30 minute wait to be seated. The food was good. This is a famous restaurant having been visited by celebrity chefs. The service was good and portions were decent sized. They serve chips and salsa with the meal like most Mexican restaurants. The salsa is quite spicy. My brother had the Mole and I had pork carnitas and both were good. This is the original restaurant as I understand it. There are several others around town.
Scabshouse
This was recommended by our boat tour guide. We love a local place. The service was excellent by Ray. He explained some of their dishes. The food was delicious. The service was great!
Dana O
Waitress was very fast with her job and both my order and my wife's order was wrong when brought to the table. My wife reordered and I went with the dish she brought because it was acceptable. Food was good, but it would be nice to get what was ordered 1st try.
K9403HRjennifera
If I had to pick one single thing to tell people to do while in SLC, this is it. Food was amazing, fun atmosphere, great service. Get a reservation, it will make your life way easier.
This was a "Sweet Sixteen" party for our granddaughter with about 30 guests. The facility was an excellent place to hold any party with guests up to 50. It was still decorated for the Christmas Holidays and with the birthday additions, it was a perfect place to hold our celebration. Everyone had a grand time. Of course, since it is a party facility owned by the Red Iguana Restaurant, how can you say anything wouldn't be top notch?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These guys hosted our church service. What an amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience for our company Christmas party. Was so nice having our own space. Food was amazing as always and service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for dinner on a Tuesday and the place was happening. Great mole and margaritas, friendly staff, just get there early or make reservations. Excellent Mexican restaurant!
Great food! Everything was delicious! Great service Very good with severe food allergy Super kind Worth the visit for sure
Owned by Lucy Cardenas and founded by her parents Red Iguana is so popular it's spawned a second location plus the more upscale Blue Iguana, yet no matter which location residents or visitors choose the consensus is that there’s no better place for Mexican Food in Utah. Self appointed “Killer Mexican Food that’s worth the wait,” though the concept is largely Tex-Mex including combination plates featuring three or more items, it is at 736 W N Temple that the original Restaurant still resides as a low-slung spot with parking on the side. Covered with stickers at the door, a man at the podium confirming reservations or quoting wait times, it is inside that diners will find vibrant colors and pleasant service with Water poured quickly and a bowl of complimentary Chips plus Salsa soon to follow. Offering a number of Classics, the Sour Cream Chicken Entomatada with Tomato Sauce rightfully praised by many, fans of Tacos will find “a la Iguana” as Shredded Beef beneath Jack and Guac while a Tostada eats like Mexican Pizza complete with Olives and Beans. Also known for Mole, six styles including Pumpkin-based Pipian offered daily as plates, a la carte by the ounce or to-go, Negro eats deep and earthy without the sweetness that many north of the border feel necessary while Mole Coloradito is smoky, nutty and medium-hot. Part of the SLC dining scene since 1985, though the Cardenas’ legacy dates back two decades further, Dessert features inspired takes on tradition ranging from Flan to Fried Ice Cream, though the best choice is an individually portioned Tres Leches soaked by sweetened Milk and rife with Cinnamon.
Went for a reception dinner. Great food done
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went 3 years ago and it was amazing. Went again this year, ordering the exact same things. Chips were stale and food was mediocre. But still had great service and got some great Mole to go.
Were there at 2 pm after flying into SLC. Had to wait 5 minutes for a table. It was packed! And, oh, my, was it delicious! Food tasted so fresh and the beer was cold! Check it out!
Delicious Mexican food near the airport. Popular spot with locals and tourists. Ask for the mole sampler (free) and try all the different tasty moles. Tortilla chips are freshly fried in house. Corn tortillas made fresh daily. Drinks are also really good. Had the Tacos don Ramon (3 hard shell tacos with a variety of meats) which was good but even better was the Puntas a Filete de la Norteña (sirloin tips with bacon, jalapeño, onion, tomatoes). Takes reservations.
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We went to this restaurant based on a review I read in a blog. We went there on our trip to Yellowstone from SLC. It was very busy even at 5 pm. It is in downtown SLC. We got our table in 20 mins. The service was excellent. We ordered an enchilada Amarillo and the steak on grill. Both dishes were excellent. Portions were huge. We also got a small guacamole as a starter. My friend enjoyed her jalapeño margaritas. There was so much variety. I would love to go again and try their different dishes.
We ate here for the first time while traveling through town and enjoyed it. We had about a 30 minute wait to be seated. The food was good. This is a famous restaurant having been visited by celebrity chefs. The service was good and portions were decent sized. They serve chips and salsa with the meal like most Mexican restaurants. The salsa is quite spicy. My brother had the Mole and I had pork carnitas and both were good. This is the original restaurant as I understand it. There are several others around town.
This was recommended by our boat tour guide. We love a local place. The service was excellent by Ray. He explained some of their dishes. The food was delicious. The service was great!
Waitress was very fast with her job and both my order and my wife's order was wrong when brought to the table. My wife reordered and I went with the dish she brought because it was acceptable. Food was good, but it would be nice to get what was ordered 1st try.
If I had to pick one single thing to tell people to do while in SLC, this is it. Food was amazing, fun atmosphere, great service. Get a reservation, it will make your life way easier.