About Red Iguana
Red Iguana is a beloved Mexican restaurant in Salt Lake City, known for bringing together bold flavors, warm hospitality, and a lively dining experience that keeps guests coming back again and again. This family-run café has built its reputation on signature mole, traditional Mexican favorites, and gluten-free options that make it easy for every guest to find something satisfying on the menu. With a strong 4.60-star rating from 10,484 reviews, Red Iguana has earned the trust of locals and visitors alike as a place where quality, consistency, and care come together in every meal. Guests can enjoy the flexibility of kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, drive-through, on-site service, takeaway, and dine-in options, making it easy to enjoy Red Iguana in whatever way fits the day. The restaurant is known for fast service, great cocktails, and its local specialty dishes, creating a dining experience that is both efficient and memorable. Whether you are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or dining solo, Red Iguana offers a setting that feels inviting and full of character. The menu includes alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, comfort food, late-night food, small plates, and spirits, with popular offerings across lunch, dinner, catering, counter service, dessert, seating, and table service. Red Iguana also takes accessibility seriously, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms designed to welcome more guests with ease and comfort. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, historic, lively, and trendy, giving the space a distinctive personality that adds to the experience. A bar on site and restroom facilities add convenience, while dinner reservations are recommended, reservations are accepted, and a usual wait speaks to the restaurant’s popularity and enduring appeal. Payment is simple and flexible, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. Located at 736 W North Temple St in Salt Lake City, Red Iguana is a standout destination for anyone looking for exceptional Mexican food, a welcoming setting, and a memorable meal worth planning for.
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I ordered the enchiladas, and my wife had the flautas along with a peach margarita. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sauces were incredible, especially the mole — you can tell they specialize in rich, traditional flavors. The peach margarita was one of the best we’ve ever had.
Tacos were amazing!! It was our favorite. Staff are kind and the place had a really nice vibe and vibrant colors. Will need to return again and try other dishes.
Red Iguana is a must-visit in Salt Lake City. The food was outstanding — rich, bold flavors and authentic Mexican comfort in every bite.
I highly recommend you request a mole sampler! You can then find your favorite mole. The tacos as the main course were a favorite, our waiter also recommended them and thought they were a great choice. He was right. The dessert was fairly priced and definitely large enough to split. The decorations all matched the aesthetic they were going for. …
If you’re in Salt Lake City and you haven’t eaten at Red Iguana, you’re truly missing one of the most authentic, flavorful, and unforgettable Mexican food experiences in the entire country. This restaurant isn’t just good — it’s legendary. The moment you walk through the door, you can feel the warmth, history, and pride that this family-run establishment puts into …
Yeah this place is pretty excellent. You need to get the mole sampler or you are doing yourself a large disservice. They have so many great homemade recipe moles that just blow my mind… it was very hard to choose one.
If you've never been here, u need to go! The food is excellent and the staff was super friendly!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Red Iguana, and I can confidently say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, and every dish was cooked to perfection — flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. I was able to finish my entire plate, which is always a good sign of quality and portion size.
I recently discovered this wonderful Mexican restaurant in Utah, and I’m so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by incredibly nice and polite staff who made me feel right at home.
Looked up best restaurants in SLC and this was number one on a lot of websites. We went on a Saturday evening and there was a wait for a seat. It was short though, about 10 minutes. The host is outside the restaurant so you’ll check in with them and then wait outside to be called in. The food was …
