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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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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Chunga's
Mexican / Tacos al Pastor · Gateway
Authentic Mexico City-style tacos in west Salt Lake, famous for its tacos al pastor carved from a rotating trompo. Chunga's is a no-frills taqueria that consistently delivers some of the most authenti...
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La Lola Taco
Mexican / Tacos · Murray
LA taco culture in Murray from Chef Luis Perez — his Santa Ana gastropub Lola Gaspar earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Mesquite-grilled proteins, concise menu, tacos and burritos.
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Tacos Don Rafa
Mexican / Street Tacos · Downtown SLC
No-frills taqueria on State Street where Don Rafa himself still works the kitchen most days. Al pastor from a traditional vertical spit, carne asada, and lengua on fresh tortillas. The food does all t...
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Katrina's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican / Mole · Millcreek
Millcreek Mexican with house-made moles that take days to prepare. Enchiladas, tamales, and chiles rellenos with genuine technique. One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the SLC valley.
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Chimayo
Southwestern / Mexican · Park City
Park City Southwestern restaurant with creative New Mexican cuisine, tequila-focused cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. The green chile dishes and margaritas are standouts.
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La Casa Del Tamal
Mexican · Post District
Longtime West Valley favorite known for birria tacos and tamales, now open in SLC growing Post District. Authentic Mexican comfort food.
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Chile-Tepin
Mexican · West Valley
Highly-rated Mexican restaurant in the SLC area with authentic dishes and great salsa. A neighborhood favorite for years.
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Blue Iguana
Mexican · Downtown SLC
Downtown Mexican restaurant with solid traditional dishes and good margaritas. A reliable option near the convention center.