Mexican / Mole · Gateway · James Beard America's Classics Award
The Cardenas family's iconic Mexican restaurant, famous for its extraordinary selection of mole sauces. Open since 1985, Red Iguana is Salt Lake City's most beloved restaurant, drawing lines out the d...
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R&R BBQ
Texas-Style BBQ · Granary District
Utah's most popular BBQ joint, smoking prime brisket low and slow over oak. R&R has won numerous competitions and expanded to multiple locations. The original SLC spot serves tender, smoky meats w...
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Eva's Bakery
French Bakery / Cafe · Downtown SLC
A beloved downtown French bakery and cafe turning out exceptional pastries, breads, and breakfast sandwiches daily. The croissants are considered the best in Utah. Cozy space on Main Street perfect fo...
Certified Neapolitan pizzeria firing pies in an imported Italian wood-burning oven at 900+ degrees. Settebello is one of only a handful of VPN-certified pizzerias in the western US. Simple, high-quali...
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Pretty Bird
Nashville Hot Chicken · Downtown SLC
Chef Viet Pham's Nashville-style hot chicken has become a Salt Lake sensation. Perfectly crispy fried chicken at customizable spice levels on a brioche bun, with locations across SLC and in Park City.
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Pat's BBQ
BBQ · Central City · Best BBQ & Best Catering - Salt Lake Magazine
A Salt Lake BBQ institution serving Carolina, Memphis, and Texas-style barbecue from its smoky South Salt Lake location. Live music on weekends and one of the city's best patios make Pat's a local gat...
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Crown Burgers
Burgers / Greek-American · Downtown SLC
A Salt Lake institution since 1978 serving the iconic Crown Burger topped with pastrami. Founded by Greek immigrants, Crown Burgers is a uniquely SLC fast-casual chain that also serves gyros and Greek...
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Hub & Spoke Diner
American Diner · Sugar House
A modern American diner from the Pago Restaurant Group serving elevated breakfast and lunch in the Sugar House neighborhood. Locally sourced ingredients meet diner classics. The outdoor patio is dog-f...
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Lone Star Taqueria
Mexican / Tex-Mex · Sandy · Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
A legendary SLC taqueria since 1989, famous for massive burritos and some of the best fish tacos in Utah. Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The tiny counter-service space always has...
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Boba World
Chinese / Shanghainese · North Salt Lake
A favorite among Salt Lake's Asian food lovers, Boba World serves authentic Shanghainese cuisine alongside bubble tea in Woods Cross. The soup dumplings (xiao long bao) are considered the best in the ...