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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Red Iguana 2
Mexican / Mole · Westside SLC
Second location of SLC's legendary Red Iguana, across the street from the original. Same legendary mole sauces, same Mata family recipes, shorter wait times. Seven house-made moles are the reason to g...
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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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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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Tacos Garay
Mexican / Tacos · Granary District
Granary District taqueria from the Gastronomic SLC essential list. Authentic tacos, burritos, and salsas in a casual setting. Part of the Granary's growing food scene.
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Real Taqueria
Mexican · Holladay
Holladay Mexican with carne asada that locals swear by. The queso and chips are addictive starters. A neighborhood taqueria that consistently delivers.
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Mi Casa Tamales
Mexican / Tamales · South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake tamale specialist with handmade tamales in a dozen varieties. Green chile chicken, red pork, and seasonal specials. Order by the dozen for takeout.