Red Iguana
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Fairpark, Salt Lake City
The mole at Red Iguana is a can't miss
"Get the mole sampler before you order They are all delicious."(111 Tips)
"Tacos don Ramon are absurdly tender and delicious"(4 Tips)
"Salsa was amazing and enchiladas were worth visiting Utah for."(17 Tips)
"The best authentic Mexican food in Salt Lake City."(3 Tips)
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Meagan OlsonJuly 11, 2013Best Mexican food I've ever had. The enchiladas verdes are to die for, and you can never go wrong with any of the mole dishes. Make sure to get there early as there is usually a wait to get a table.
Alex BennMay 1, 2015Don't let the "whole in the wall" facade fool you. The wait staff is very knowledgeable, the mole has very complex flavors, and the drinks are strong. Best Mexican I've had outside the country.
Lea FuturoJune 20, 2014The Mole Negro and Mole Coloradito are to die for! You can split your plate and have two moles here. Get the mole sampler to see what you want before committing. Cocktails rock, too.
Mitchell WulfmanMarch 29, 2018The mole is incredible. Get a free tasting plate to try them all before you order. Great vegetarian options.
Joe GermuskaApril 14, 2014A friend wrote "I had the Puntas de Filete a la Norteña. It was mind-blowingly delicious. And the service was top-notch--comparable with the service that I had at Per Se in New York."
Jeremy KJanuary 24, 2018Never had a strawberry molé before but apparently it’s on the specials list most Wednesdays. You need to visit on a Wednesday!
Stephanie Anne McCarthyJanuary 20, 2022ENMOLADAs!!!! The mole sauce is literally dancing around your mouth and the flavors are I-want-them-in-my-life-always. Great atmosphere, staff, & venue. ❤️🔥
KellySeptember 22, 2022Try the molé sampler plate first. I had the Wednesday special which was Pistachio Molé, after trying all the options, and it was AMAZING! The Tamarind Margarita is something special, too!
Dave MilesSeptember 2, 2013Best Mexican food in slc. Maybe even the best restaurant in slc. Come with friends because there is usually a long wait. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
MarcJanuary 21, 2021Esquire: In state not exactly famous for its flavor bombs, delivers Mex classics—mole negro, mole poblano, enmoladas, carnitas, fish tacos, enchiladas suizas—w/respect for tradition &attention 2detail- Kathy CzernyAugust 15, 2013Get the mole sampler before you order They are all delicious. You can even get the mole sauce you like best to go.
Mardell MittenMarch 12, 2015The service is top notch and the food was delich! Try the moles and Micheladas. Come early as there is typically a wait - even on a late Wednesday night, but it's worth it!
Vaibhav PJuly 4, 2018Amazing mole - you have to try it. Guacamole is the best I have ever had. Great micheladas, & if you like spice, ask for a side of Serrano peppers.
Alex MillerMay 23, 2014Best Mexican food ever.... Ever. Got the mole negro and Amarillo both were outstanding with a depth of flavor that is unparalleled.
If it is your first time, ask for the Mole Sampler. Best way to get an idea of what you might like!
SarahMarch 13, 2019I lived and worked in Mexico for a little over a year and this is the best Mexican food I’ve had north of the border. Cochinita Pibil is great, and don’t skip the horchata.
Ada ChanDecember 18, 2012Definitely get the encurtidos (pickled jalapeños stuffed w/ shrimp & queso & fried) & the puntas de filete (sirloin tips w/almond mole). Skip the fish tacos. Delicious food nonetheless & good service.
Experiment with all the moles. All these dishes are delicious. Enchiladas with mole sauce are my fav
Hevert BritoDecember 1, 2014Awesome food and really good waiters! The best food we had at Salt Lake City!
Pelli WFebruary 22, 2021Best mexican food!!!! Great portions and friendly service. Everything tastes very authentic! Red iguana combo for a taste of everything 😋
Jakolien SokSeptember 16, 2011The sample mole platter is a must, as well as the marguarita. We had the signature dish with sirloin and the mole with chicken... Everything is absolutely delicious and the service is one of a kind :)
Lyndsey ANovember 15, 2013Everything is so good! If you're bad at decision making don't order the mole sampler because it's impossible to choose just one!! Sour cream chicken anything is yum.
Kim Hannah-PraterNovember 11, 2018I had a steak and mole dish, and it was literally one of the best Mexican dishes I’ve ever had.
Ben TepferApril 2, 2015Holy mole! This place is as amazing as it sounds. I recommend the Mole Amarillo of you like spicy.
Charles G.February 27, 2022Authentically delicious. Try all the moles as a sample plate before making your selection. Every single one is worth it.
Katie DeckerOctober 10, 2014Amazing, authentic food! Get there early cause there is always a line! Also funny enough they only valet but it's free!
Brandon KellerMarch 15, 2013Get the jalapeno margarita - its all freshed squeezed and its full of flavor without kicking you in the throat- Andrew FilarSeptember 7, 2018Best Mexican I’ve ever had. Salsa was amazing and enchiladas were worth visiting Utah for.
Debra Joyce GomezApril 15, 2014Great food, great atmosphere. Try the mole and chicken enchiladas. Ask for Victor to be your waiter. And then ask him to dance.
Ginger PCDecember 31, 2013It's worth the wait! We live in Virginia and eat here every chance we can. Great service, ask for the hotter salsa. Yum!
Devan EganAugust 13, 2021An all time favorite spot! Recommend the Chile Verde and endless chips and salsa!
Kim HolstJuly 4, 2015Carnitas were excellent. Amazing variety of mole sauces--so if that's your thing, this is definitely your place.
Brian StraussMarch 22, 2016The Red Iguana plate is a huge and tasty sample (5 items!!) of many of the best dishes.
Ej Pennyman IIIFebruary 2, 2013I just read all 61 tips and only one mentioned the salsa. It's spicy and rich and delicious.
James MoralesMay 24, 2013Oh and our waitress Leigh is AMAZING. Totally sweet and knowledgable server. Red iguana thank your lucky stars for her!
Ben FigueiredoApril 2, 2014This place looks like a dump on the outside... so you know it's gonna be great mexican food! The chimichanga was top notch. If I wasn't stuffed after it I would have ordered more. Go here now.
Suzy NagarNovember 8, 2016Mole verde!!!! Definitely get the mole sampler plate to try ALL the sauces! Super trasty!
Bri LewisMarch 24, 2018Amazing enchiladas!! I went through a few glasses of water for the spice, but if I didn’t get so full I would have had more!!
Martin RigbyJuly 10, 2018A Salt Lake City Institution. If you only go there once (the lines are long) get the mòle sampler.
BikaboutJuly 19, 2017Simply the best Mexican food I've ever had, with primo bike parking right out front.
- TammySeptember 16, 2016Coloradito mole is divine!! The sample mole platter will definitely help you decide what to order.
Social News NetworkAugust 6, 2013This is the best Mexican food in the state. Don't forget to try the mole sauce or the flautas!
Michael RJune 14, 2012Some of, if not the best, mexican food I've ever had. I tried the special that might which was strawberry enchilada, simply amazing.
CelenaOctober 7, 2013Best Mexican of my life. Be sure to ask to sample the moles. Salsa is spicy and amazing!
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(801) 322-1489
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