Red Iguana

12/26/2008 Posted by katasurfer

We have been here often, many of our friends love this place, but one thing.... we do not understand why everyone goes crazy about the food.... we feel it is quite average... but fun place to go, like the family and the staff, but the food could be much better. We would recommend a better Mexican Food place in Park City called El Chubasco... tiny mex diner type place with great authentic mexican food, not Baja Mex, and crazy cheap prices...

12/23/2008 Posted by knittergrrl

We love the Red Iguana. Have been many times and have never been disappointed. Everything on the menu that we have tried has been great. The service is always quick and thorough. Did I mention the food is fantastic? It really is the best Mexican food ever. I won't bother going anywhere else as I know it will just not measure up.

Pros: great food, great value

Cons: very very busy at lunchtime!

10/22/2008 Posted by Kelli_76

Red Iguana is the best Mexican food I have ever had. It's always my first choice when going out to eat. How anyone could poorly rate this place is beyond me. Try the Cochinita pibil- slow-roasted pork served with tortillas, rice and beans. Chile verde doesn't disappoint and the chimichangas are tasty, too! I still need to venture out and try a mole. Next time I might order a sampler to figure out which one pleases my taste buds the most. They are very accommodating if someone in your party is celebrating their birthday - complimentary tres leches cake (yummy!) and the (friendly and efficient) staff will sing to your guest, too. If you don't want to wait, get there as they open. We were the first ones seated last Saturday and had the place to ourselves for about five minutes. By the time we left, there was a big group waiting.

Pros: Fun atmosphere, local hotspot, awesome food

Cons: The wait...well worth it though.

08/21/2008 Posted by pismo7

I go to the Red Iguana all the time.... I think I'm addicted. I've tried several things on the menu but I always come back to the Puntas de filete a la Nortena. Long name, but so delicious! The steak is always tender and perfect and the almond mole is to die for. I could probably drink it! Everything there is delicious from the chips and salsa to the fried icecream and flan. They don't have the crappy fried icecream with the cornflakes on the outside either... theirs is killer! The Killer Nachos are probably my second favorite. They are huge! Definitely a meal all on their own. Even though the building looks kind of dumpy, it is clean and I think it adds to the atmosphere. Make sure you go early because there is always a huge line during lunch and dinner.

06/20/2008 Posted by lewisss

I visit Austin frequently on business and Red Iguana is the only Tex Mex in Utah that comes close to the food I eat while I'm there. You gotta try the moles.

06/14/2008 Posted by KaliKakes

I have been to the Red Iguana twice now...still I'm not sold on the "killer mexican", but I'm not going to say they are absolutely awful. They are constantly busy, so the wait can be a problem, however if you are up for a late dinner (say past 8:30pm) you dont have to wait at all. I was surprised at how friendly the staff was even when large groups showed up to eat even 10 minutes before they are supposed to close...Our waiter was nice, the chips and salsa were fresh, and the food was decent and their bathrooms are surprisingly clean. For the price, you really cannot complain. Their style mexican is more the classic take, and if you go there I suggest going for the moles or perhaps tacos...their enchiladas are okay, but not all they are cut out to be. I know some people complain about getting sick, but I think it's more of the spice mixtures than a food-borne illness. Being a Chef myself, I have recognized that dozens of spices are put into their sauces, which can cause a gastronomical event if your body is not used to that...basically, welcome to traditional mexican food! Go there...judge for yourself...but in all honestly, it's good food, just not "Killer Mexican". For that price...you get what you pay for, simple as that. Sidenote: Not sure who coined this restaurant to be a "five star", it's more in the standards of "three star", but still good.

Pros: Fast cooking, clean facility, good food

Cons: Long waits, limited parking (at times), crowded facility

12/01/2007 Posted by marichey

I intentionally wait to eat mexican cuisine until I can go here. This seating is a little tight, but I could care less. It's the best in Utah. Try it, try everything it's all wonderful. I go here at least twice a month and I am never disappointed.

11/14/2007 Posted by gotbeautyqueen

Mole! Mole! Mole! enough said. Well, ok....not enough said.....for a reason I cannot explain, RI has THE best chips and salsa in the whole wide world!

Pros: chips and mole

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11/02/2007 Posted by saltlake

The other reviews are right, they have great food. However, after eating dinner all of us got sick. I made a friendly phone call to give the owner a heads up that something wasn't right with their food. I thought that information might be helpful to prevent others from getting sick as well. Instead of listening to me, I was treated like I was at fault, and was told to call the Board of Health. When I asked why she was being so rude to me, she stated, "Yeah I know, you want something now and you're never coming back. Call the Board of Health." She then hung up on me. I never asked for a thing. I did call the Board of Health. They were happy I called and they do track cases. Make sure you call them if you ever have a problem with any restaurant, including a "five star" restaurant like the Red Iguana.

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10/25/2007 Posted by betsymaynard

When we have friends from out of state visit, we take them to the Red Iguana. When they return, they always want go back. Some tell us they only reason they want to come to SLC is to eat at the Red Iguana. This place has the best Mexican food in Salt Lake. If you have to stand in line it's worth the wait. If we don't have the time, we now order take out and eat at home. No one is ever disappointed. The prices are very reasonable. The neighborhood is interesting.

Pros: You have to wait for a table

Cons: None. This place has the best Mexican food in town.