Red Iguana
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: (801) 322-1489
Fax: (801) 322-4834
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
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