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Got mole on your mind? Broaden your horizons beyond the usual Tex-Mex.
(801) 833-0981
736 W North Temple
Salt Lake City,
UT
84116
40.771527
-111.91229
Neighborhood: Fairpark
Red Iguana
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Red Iguana
The Owner
Red Iguana
Owner
At The Red Iguana in Salt Lake City, they specializes in traditional Spanish Mexican, and pre-Hispanic cuisine. Serving up authentic mole sauces which were found on the table of ancient Aztec Emperors, this Mexican restaurant has something for everyone to enjoy. Established since 1985, The Red Iguana is renowned locally and worldwide for its rich food and authentic atmosphere. The menu offers pescado a la veracruzana (fresh fish of the day), cochinta pibil (shredded roast pork loin basted with achiote lending a smoky delicious piquancy, served with black beans, rice and tortillas) and much…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Waiters weave between the tables, while the buzz of happy diners and rock music adds to the clatter from the kitchen. Folks come here to feast rather than to seal a business deal. It's also a favorite of grad students. – – The Food – The menu features regional Mexican fare with complex flavors. Seven moles are among the entrees that extend the menu back to the Aztec roots of Mexican cuisine. The enchiladas poblanas are savory and delicious--two cheese enchiladas smothered in a rich red sauce and topped with avocado slices. Mole negro--a deep-colored sauce…
10/20/09
we really, really liked it
by GerriClass88 at Citysearch
oh this place is good, very good. sure there may be a waiting line, but it's because the food is excellent. this is one of the best places serving food in slc. it does though of course have it's imperfections mainly because of the location and building, but the food is absolutely excellent.
- Pros: authentic food, not typical
- Cons: there may be a waiting line
09/21/09
GROSS!
by dalishas at Citysearch
The wait is much too long for a restaurant that serves bad food. I don't know what all the hype has been about but the food is NOT good. There was so much cinnamon cooked into EVERYTHING that I couldn't take more than a couple bites. The seating itself is much too crowded and too loud to carry a conversation with anyone. It’s like a yelling match to talk to the person next to you. Horrible food - will never go back. If I could give zero stars I would have.
- Pros: Nothing
- Cons: Everything
09/12/09
Waiting outside KILLS experience
by hellokitty666 at Citysearch
Red Iguana
736 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Headline
For the love of god, can RI get a decent place for people to wait or WTF? It's complete torture to wait for a table at RI; usually some beggar comes up and wants me to fund their drunkeness campaign, or a huge bus pulls up and lets 30 conventioneers off (all the while i am sucking bus fumes), or some other baudy street scene from one of SLC's WORST neighborhoods unfolds. No shade, no shelter, no drinks, a couple of bombed out benches facing North temple, the ugliest place on the planet. Good grief, make a small bar out of the quarter of the parking lot in the back and SERVE your customers. Sheesh
- Pros: I can smoke on tailpipes for free
- Cons: waiting outside in the WORST place on earth.
The Details on Red Iguana
Know Before You Go:
With no lobby, it gets a bit jammed on busy nights. Call ahead and get takeout: Food is prepared quickly.
What to Drink:
Cool your palate with a Tecate, Corona, Carta Blanca or an ice-cold margarita.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
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Message from Red Iguana
- Daily Mexican Specials
- To Go Menu
- Catering
At The Red Iguana in Salt Lake City, they specializes in traditional Spanish Mexican, and pre-Hispanic cuisine. Serving up authentic mole sauces which were found on the table of ancient Aztec Emperors, this Mexican restaurant has something for everyone to enjoy.
Established since 1985, The Red Iguana is renowned locally and worldwide for its rich food and authentic atmosphere. The menu offers pescado a la veracruzana (fresh fish of the day), cochinta pibil (shredded roast pork loin basted with achiote lending a smoky delicious piquancy, served with black beans, rice and tortillas) and much more. They use unique yet traditional Mexican recipes passed down over the generations.
With daily specials, catering services and a fun and friendly atmosphere, The Red Iguana is the perfect place to dine with friends and family. Come visit The Red Iguana in Salt Lake City today.
