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Red Iguana, The in Salt Lake City is a three star Mexican restaurant. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Best of Mexican Food awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place is open late and good for groups.
The RED IGUANA specializes in traditional Spanish Mexican, and pre-Hispanic cuisine. We serve authentic mole sauces which were found on the table of ancient Aztec Emperors. Established since 1985, The Red Iguana is renowned locally and worldwide for its rich food and authentic atmosphere. Our menu offers pescado a la veracruzana (fresh fish of the day dusted with flour, paprika and sesame seeds, panfried and then simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with jalapeno strips, garlic, onions, oregano, capers and green olives), mole amarillo (a spicy mole, chile guajillo, chile habanero, fresh vegetable and spices, sauteed and simmered served with chicken) and cochinta pibil (shredded roast pork loin basted with achiote lending a smoky delicious piquancy, served with black beans, rice and tortillas).
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Red Iguana and I have eaten here countless times over the last 12 years or so that I have lived in Salt Lake City. Yet I never reviewed it and I am not sure why...Red Iguana is an icon in SLC....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Mole I've had anywhere. Their specials are always great. The only drawback is that this place is mobbed, so be prepared to wait for a table unless you get there at 9:00 PM.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good buddy of mine had been raving about this place to me (over the phone) for like 2,000 miles of my road trip, and he absolutely insisted I cruise through and "stuff myself silly" when I made my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MOLE! MOLE! MOLE! If you don't believe me, ask for a sample plate of each mole and try them for yourself.My favorites:MOLE AMARILLO: 5 stars. Called a "fiery favorite" with good reason - it will burn!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Mexican food,definitely try the Moles!! It was hopping busy on a Wednesday night and we hear it is like that every night, several locals told us that this is normal for this restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this place on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, and had to try it. Looked like everyone else in SLC had the same idea, too. The place was packed with people waiting outside at 5:30pm on a Sunday.I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The shredded beef tacos and taquitos are amazing! So tender, so juicy. Wow! Thanks Yelpers for sharing this place with me.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has way good food. It's extremely authentic, and the assortment on the menu is quite inclusive. At our table, we had fajitas and two of the 7 different mole's. I can say, both the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in town for business and noticed this restaurant located conveniently down the road from my hotel. I drove by this place one night only to find a gynormous line out in front - usually a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, best Mexican restaurant I've visited... and I've sought out the best wherever I travel. I've eaten there three or four times, but the most memorable visit was when I took a friend who was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had heard about this place from several sources, so of course we had to try it. Be aware - the wait is long!!I'll get the disappointing news out of the way first - the guacamole was totally bland....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop number two on the Triple D tour. Lots of folks waiting outside and were told 40 minute wait but we only waited 20 minutes. They had a mahi mahi ceviche special which I had as my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With so many reviews, I'm not gonna bore with details.Wait: 20mins to get in the door.Margaritas: Strong for SLC and delicious.Food: Very good, very authentic, fattening, with huge portions.Price:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here only twice, but will go back again and again. The last time we had to wait 45-50 minutes, but geeeeze this place is good. Best. Mole. Ever.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOTE: I am typically NOT and have NEVER been a fan of mexican food. CHEESE Beans = BLAH to me!However, this place is amazing. The FIRST time where it was authentic mexican food where things aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever noticed that Mexicans dont' eat at Red Iguana? That's because besides the mole, it's NOT AUTHENTIC Mexican food. Ugh! Seriously folks. Red Iguana is sub-par at best. I'll be the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific, authentic mexican food -- half hour wait on a Thursday night shows you that the community is big on this place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Red Iguana has great food. Some of the best Mexican I have had anywhere. It's very small and not much to look at from the outside. Get there early as lines form and there will be quite a wait. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place along with The Cotton Bottom is an enigma to me. Again I ask myself, what is all the hype about? If this is the best that Salt Lake has to offer, we are in a sad state of affairs. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite simply the best Mexican I've ever had. Arrive early (before 5pm) and you'll avoid the lines.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Iguana has the best mole in town. Be forewarned however, a reservation is highly recommended. They're very popular and their restaurant is small. But trust me, it's worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole city. The mole is to die for and I love their chile verde (either the dish or the burritos). They have a decent selections of beers and make a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, the people I was with enjoyed it greatly so I'm going with 3 stars. The wait moved really quickly. That might be the problem, though. I think they are more about getting the customer in and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When they say killer Mexican food, they mean it. The wait is always long but it's worth it. What you should do is get 5 of your friends to go with you and then you can make a reservation. Our waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by Salt Lake City on a recent trip through Utah and inquired about the best restaurant to go to in the area. I was directed to this restaurant, conveniently located a mile from Temple Square...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waited an hour on a hot Tuesday night. I was skeptical it'd be worth the wait. It was!! We all loved it. Great food, super waitress and priced unbelievably fair!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mole sauce: totally tasty and solid.Enchiladas: full of great cheese, white meat chicken, big chunks of it.Sauces: delicious, authentic.Some of the best mexican food I've had while traveling.Wish we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ill start by saying i tried mole a long time ago and remember it having little flavor.....so i didnt want to go with a mile dish even though that is their specialty. had iguanas combo - chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
unbelievable spot. i haven't visited a single mexican restaurant in this great nation that eclipses that of salt lake's red iguana. the family owners are purists of the Aztec cuisine, serving the most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first time I've been here and didn't get the mole. I must say the chicken taco special was excellent. I'm always here during a trade show so the place is always packed but they do a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place knows what they are doing. I left California a month ago for a cross country trip and stumbled upon this place. The waiting crowd outside told me that there were some good eats inside.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Iguana is my favorite kind of place. Authentic, homey, hole-in-the-wall, locals love it, friendly, and with killer food. Our waitress, a sweet and adorable older lady brought us samples of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great value for good food. No wait when we went in the early afternoon on a Sunday. Good sized portions and good for kids as well. Very tasty food and flavor!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stunning! this place is thereal deal. If you don't believe me, stop in and ask the 15-30 people waiting to get in... the line is never absent and you will probably have to wait. But this just builds...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tough one to review for me. The most famous Mexican place in Utah advertises itself as being able to stand up to some of the more well known states known for great Mexican food. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There was a small wait when we arrived. Other than this, I have nothing negative to say here. The margaritas and sangrias were strong and good, and my husband and I each tried a different mole. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice Mexican restaurant in SLC.It's always packed and most of the time people need to wait for a while to be seated. However, my friends and I still like to go there because their food are awesome!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn this is some tasty mexican! This place is always packed so time yourself wisely. I've gotten the Enchilladas Suiza the past few times and I can't seem to break the habit.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in 8 states in the last 5 years, from Utah to Texas to NYC, and this is HANDS DOWN the BEST Mexican food in the COUNTRY. I dream about the mole amarillo, so hot and sweet it makes me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT FOOD! GOOD MOLE!(Make sure you make a reservation before 5 everyday of the week)You will be waiting if you come later than that
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the hype about the mole is a bit much. I love mole, I really do. And, serving up 6 kinds of it and being featured on the food network meant that I had to pay this place a visit. Having had the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, bring a friend or a newspaper - the wait is always at least 20 minutes. The moles are excellent. I've tried two variations. I wish they had a sampler dish to try, maybe, 4 at once. Salsa is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing Red Iguana featured on Diners, Drive-in's, and Dives, I couldn't wait to try it when I was in town on a business trip. I was reeeeeaaaaaally looking forward to it. I ordered the Mole...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy MOLE! Red Iguana is out of place. What I mean is, this is dang good Mexican food in Utah. I ate here as all the other dog show folks were eating here. I kind of made a disgusted face when I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THERE IS NO BETTER MEXICAN - ANYWHERE PERIOD!Ok now that you know this, you can't miss a chance to eat at this all-star restaurant in Salt Lake City. I am a native of the city, but now live in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where else ya gonna eat Mexican in SLC ?I pretty much stuffed myself silly with tortilla chips and salsa, so I was too full to eat once the food came, but that did not stop me from devouring my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty awesome. We went for dinner and were assured that it would be worth the wait, and it was! We all ordered something different and each tried a little bit of what the others...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am half Mexican and grew up in Southern California. I visit Salt Lake City once a month and always make it a point to visit Red Iguana. It is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the whole world. I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Mexican food anywhere...and I mean ANYWHERE! Just under the freeway on the west side, this little restaurant stands like a giant...a beacon of light for the hungry. They have the most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food so delicious it could bring world peace folks! Get the mole sampler for an appetizer, you wont regret it, and it will help give you some bearings for your main course. A lot of people on here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't speak to the rest of the menu...but the mole is absolutely the best i've had anywhere in the country.Why the HELL is this restaurant in Utah, rather than in California where it belongs? That...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The mole was good, the rest was not.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
About an hour wait, but this place was definitely one-up than the Mixteco Grill back in Chicago. We were seated at a 4-seater, quite nice, and were given homemade tortilla chips with their salsa. A...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their special mole here really is quite good - the mole amarillo. It's damn tasty and has a serious latent kick. Tastewise, the place gets 5 stars. However, I have to dock one star for the longish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Too much hype, not enough deliciousness. Red Iguana, I've tried to embrace you, really. Everyone keeps telling me how fantastic you are, so I've gone through your doors on numerous occasions and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The waits at this restaurant are fucking unbelievable. Apparently a third of the city comes here for dinner on any given night, to the tune of 60 minutes on Saturday and 30 minutes at less than an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Iguana is right off the 15 on the way to the airport, so sometimes I get my mole to go-le. Its a hole in the wall, not huge so usually there is a wait, but its well worth it. While waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is no question that there is no better Mexican in Utah. I'm from San Diego and there is no denying that this place is good. Blue Iguana downtown has very similar food. They were once owned by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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I love this place.Every time my in-laws come to town they take my husband and I here. It has authentic Mexican food and a cool (but crowded) atmosphere. The food is always great!If you don?t like waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. One of the few places that I will still go to knowing that there is going to be a line. But I love their mole sauce. Nice people too. And the prices will not break you at all....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great local joint. For out-of-town skiiers who stay in the resort area, it'll require renting a car (or pay $80 each way on taxi ride) to get to Salk Lake City. We got to the restaurant at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Southern Californian. We have more Mexican establishments than we know what to do with. You can understand my skepticism upon hearing a good friend rant and rave about Mexican food in Salt...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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This has to be one of the few places in the entire state of Utah that KNOWS what authentic Mexican food is, should taste like, and how to cook it up right. I have eaten here twice now since I've lived in Utah,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican Food in SLC. The quality of the food is excellent. The service is fast and friendly. The only draw back is there is always a wait. So get there early.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have eaten there on 2 of my last 4 attempts. The wait is usually significant but well worth it if you plan on it - for some reason I don't. Exceptional Mole - great atmosphere. As is the case with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
During a recent trip to Park City, we decided to check out the eats in Salt Lake City. Relying on Yelp, we hit up Red Iguana. Upon driving up the restaurant, I immediately realized this was the must...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"I got a place, you'll love it."Yeah right, does this dude know I am from California? We KNOW our Mexican food. I'm a damned almanac of lard based beans and tortillas."It's just down the street...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm in Salt Lake City and I'm looking for some good food. Somebody mentions the Red Iguana, so I ask around a little. "How about the Red Iguana?" I say. The response is invariably:"Awwwww!"It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just so you know, the sign actually reads "Red Iguana : THE KILLER MEXICAN FOOD"It's a little divey looking from the outside, which I love, with a large marquee style sign. A huge window fills the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was well worth the talk, anticipation, and build up. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait, but were seated within 20-25 minutes. We had the Herradura and Cazadores margaritas and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place looks like a dump on the side of the highway, but inside is a great mexican restaurant. The salsa they serve with tortillas has just the right amount of kick to it. We had three bowls of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, the highlight here is the mole, just ignore the rest of the menu. As far as I'm concerned, mole is the king of mexican food. It it complex, luxurious and comforting. I had the poblano,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Being from Southern California, we have a ton of these Gringo Mexican joints, but this place for some reason is special.It might be because of their daily specials, always...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know I can't really say this is the absolute best Mexican food 'cause I can't compare it to home cooking. Nothing beats moms cooking, it's like comparing it to your aunt's apple pie. But overall...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you take a foodie from one of the capitals of Mexican food and dump her in SLC, she, of course turned to Yelp and Food network for something special.I was a little skeptical about this place just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
service was fine, food good not great. but very filling. this is not cheap at all for a diry little hole in the wall. this is on the west side of the tracks so this is a cheap area and this was not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my absolute favorite mexican restaurant anywhere. when i lived in SLC, red iguana was the first restaurant i took every guest to and i never heard it described with anything but the highest...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having traveled to Salt Lake so many times, I finally had the opportunity to dine here with some business associates and had a pretty good meal here. We ordered several dishes and promptly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here last week. I had the empenada enchillada dish. My opinion, it's alright. I was disappointed that it was dry inside and the cheese used was gummy. i thought they would serve it warmer like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Mexican food is not easy to come by. Finding the food isn't hard, but finding high quality can be challenging. I am from Los Angeles and am also of Mexican descent so I am extra picky. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you consider the other Mexican food choices in SLC, hardly any, this place is pretty good. The wait is never as long as you think and the food is decent. The staff is always nice. It is very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not sure why the negative reviews here, especially from some locals. Its been a few years since I have eaten here, but unless its gone downhill, for authentic moles (pronounced mole-LAY, not like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! I came here yesterday with one of my clients and had the enchiladas suiza. Rich, deep, robust sauce, with a smooth creaminess that you would expect. I liked the chips and salsa both as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Well I'm not really a fan of Mexican food, but man, is their Chille Colorado...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking around downtown Salt Lake City for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised at all the sights that defied its stereotypes. There are plenty of freaky & interesting people, great old...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get why people love this place so much. Everyone says it's super cheap and you get so much for what you pay, but I seem to feel ripped off when I go there. It's always crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like some other reviewers, I AM a bit puzzled by the rave reviews bestowed on this establishment and the lemming-like devotion that the Utah crowd lavishes upon it ...On any day of the week, during...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, Red Iguana really lived up to my expectations. And I'm from San Francisco so I consider myself to be a bit of a Mexican food expert :) I asked the waiter about the mole and he brought...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always so surprised at seeing and hearing people rave about Red Iguana... because my own experience there was undeniably the worst restaurant experience I've ever had, hands down. I suppose it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly I don't get all the rave reviews for the place. I've been there three times I believe and not once was impressed with the food. Two of the times the food was ok but nothing memorable. One...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK - I live in the Old Dominion and although we have an influx of Salvadoran people good Mexican food is hard to find. In SLC, go here and the Cardenas family will offer an extensive low-budget menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, authentic atmosphere. Salsa had a bitter after taste and tasted a bit like taco bell hot sauce. Other than that the food was great - really enjoyed it.Make sure you get there early - it gets...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I were rating Red Iguana on the red mole sauce alone, a smooth, tasty concoction that I was scooping up with tortilla chips so greedily that the sauce splattered parts of my newspaper beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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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.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is, thanks Yelp for helping us find some real ethnic food in Utah:). We loved this place.. They were attentive and prompt in service, even for a party of 9 and we weren't the only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever want something great, give this place a try. There are only a few local restaurant gems in Utah and this is one of them...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was impressed! I had a craving for for REAL Mexican Food... and I found it!The service was excellent, we were seated quickly, and the food was great. After reading all of the reviews I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a big fan of mexican food so yeah...but i was recommended this place and i didn't know any better. There were lots of people waiting outside but we got a table fairly quickly.the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some REAL good Mexican food. This place is usually jam packed so be ready to wait 10 minutes or so until you get seated. Parking is really easy to find here since they have a parking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Many of my co-workers praised this place and since I work in Salt Lake, I want to give it a try. Its Sunday evening, nothing really to do Downtown SLC Sunday nights, everyone's at church, I start to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is excellent Mexican food in SALT LAKE CITY?!?!Tasty food? Check.Crowded and loud? Check. Brown people eating there? Check.It's real Mexican food! For real, the Mole Amarillo I had was great,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant came up again in all the various review engines, so had to try it and was not dissappointed. Maybe because I've been in NYC a while that I've forgotten what good Tex Mex tastes like,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived around 6 pm to a packed and bustling restaurant filled with locals and tourist on their way to the mountains. While the mole is terrific, the rest of the offering, including an enormous...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Better than expected for SLC. Three stars because I lived in San Diego for 5 years and I'm spoiled. I had the vege fajitas. They were well seasoned, and thank you for the GENEROUS portion of Guac....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place and I like the bargain pricing and American sized portions. Based upon all the accolades and high scores I expected greatness from Red Iguana. Sad to say perfection was not at hand. This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, 4 1/2 stars. When we visited Utah last year, after a couple of days we began looking fast and furious to find a decent eating place from the ethnic side of the menu so we could get away from the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted to be sure we tried some good restaurants in SLC while we got delayed on our flight into Cabo so it was quite lucky that our hotel was right across the street from Red Iguana. We are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place the other night and I thought it was sooo good! The portions were enormous and the food itself was delish.My bf got the Amarillo mole and seriously it was sooo yummy except for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome mexican place with a sweet authentic mexican atmosphere. Didn't expect *that* in salt lake. And the best part can be described in about five words: mole, mole, mole, mole, moleeeeeeeeeee!oh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As was said in all previous posts, red iguana has excellent mole and crispy substantial chips. The salsa could be a little chunkier but with the thick tortilla it works fine. I would actually give...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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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!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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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....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm fatter than ever now!!!!I stuffed my face with something containing vegetables and chorizo while completely smothered in cheese. Right up my alley... with chips.I also ate the heck out of my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in Utah!!!Make sure you try the Mol! It's the best!Easy to find, usually easy to find a parking spot and you may have to wait to get seated. Even if you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I Love enchiladas, only the Red Iguana has good mole sauce to smother them in. Smooth, thick rich mildly spicey mole sauce, it's just right! Eclectic dining environment, staring at the front door with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone says this is one of the best restaurants in SLC. Everyone is right. From the something-for-everyone menu, I chose the puntas de filete a la Nortena. The shreds of sirloin (with a few bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hurts me to write this: I yelped for mexican places in SLC while there on a short visit and Red Ig came up. So after a 1/2 hour long "10 minutes", we got a cozy table with the awesome Kahlo prints all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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I love this place! I live in Phoenix, however I have family in SLC that I visit a few times a year. Everyone knows that when we go to SLC The Red Iguana has to be one of the places we go to eat. The Cochinita...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best MOLE ever. Period!!!! Highly recommended. If you happen to be in SLC... this is the place to go for legit mexican food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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The wait is a challenge so I arrive a little early or a little late to avoid peak times. Allow me to say: I LOVE MOLES!!! And the Red Iguana is the only restaurant I have visited in the USA that makes so many...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I sure like the food here, especially the chile rellanos. The atmosphere has a sort of broken in feel like the restuarant has a deep history. The entrance is covered with every kind of bumper sticker...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Craving the indescribable mole taste? Don't wait, go to Red Ig. MOLE, yes! I get the suisse enchilala with chicken, avacado, sour cream, and MOLE, but any of the moles will take you to mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Pallardo(?) seafood dish. It was $21.95 for crabmeat salad/lobster tail/scallops/shrimp/tuna steak. Definately worth the price. This restaurant was recommended to us by a local(we're here on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is surely a delightful find in Salt Lake City. The first time my old roommate took me there I was a bit worried. However, she told me I would be back once I tried the mole. HEAVEN! I swing by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Try to go as early as youcan because it does fill up fast. But thefood is great adn the service is too. I would send everyone who likes mexican food here because the smell is great and the food is better.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Mexican food in the heart of Salt Lake City! Local yokels know how legendary it is--as evidenced by the crowd of hungry on-lookers milling around on the sidewalk in front. Even when it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was not expecting to find fabulous Mexican food in Salt Lake City, so I was very pleased to find this little gem. It was cute with brightly painted walls covered with pictures -- from Frieda Kahlo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe no one has rated the Red Iguana yet! If you're in Salt Lake City and want some authentic mexican food, this is the place to go. All you SLC gringo-mex restaurants should hang your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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The food is well worth the wait. You know it is good when you see the lines on the sidewalk outside. The mole negro is superb. Authentic.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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I have not been to the Red Iguana in years and I miss it. On business trips to SLC I would always go there for lunch. If you are a traveller to SLC, don't miss it.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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Red Iguana has the best Mole I've ever tasted. It does get a bit crowded, and the staff sometimes has difficulty meeting the demand. Food has always been fantastic, and they serve actual beer without any...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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A restaurant with a long line extending from inside to outside on the sidewalk can only mean one thing--THE FOOD IS AWESOME! Surprisingly enough, every time I've gone to the Red Iguana, I haven't had ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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I've driven past the Red Iguana many times and always noticed a huge line of people lined up outside of the restaurant and the parking lot PACKED. I had heard from friends that it was the best Mexican food you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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We have a lot of family from out of State that come to visit us in Utah. First stop after the airport is always the Red Iguana. We live in Utah County, but travel North often for the delicious food they have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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Read many reviews and decieded to try the Red Iguana while on vacation. Arrived early on a tuesday, It was already getting crowded. Sat right down and great service. Just as described, small and busy. Mole is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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Had a visitor from Los Angeles last week and went here for dinner and then to the lighting at Temple Square and downtown. Our guest was blown away by the food. We LOVE this place!! The hardest ting is deciding...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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It astounds me that anyone would feel justified in rating this restaurant poorly. The food is AMAZING!! First of all, if you would ever say that Mexican food is "too spicy," perhaps you should consider whether...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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The Red Iguana has excellent food at an excellent price. The staff is friendly and fun. The food showed up before the expected wait time so that was another bonus. I would recommend this restraunt to anyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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My wife and I moved here in Feb and we have been hooked on this place since we moved here. The best mexican food we have both ever had (we are very picky) We now eat here at least twice a week. Never had a bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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I've been to the Red Iguana several times and I've been tremendously impressed with their food every time! Their moles are fabulous, and they will let you sample the different flavors so that you can make a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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The Red Iguana is an institution in Salt Lake City. They open at 11:30 for lunch. Better be there before that, though. The line starts to form early.The food is amazing. Most of the menu refl...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Right on North Temple there sets this small hole in the wall restaurant called The Red Iguana. Not the most appetizing name, but step in side. Their STRONG maragrias are to die for! Can't have just...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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The Red Iguana is all about the food. If you want to find out what rich, flavorful Mexican food tastes like, go to the Red Iguana. The atmosphere is chill, I call it "upper-class" hole-in-the-wall. The service...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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By far and away the best Mexican you can find in Utah, and the field is pretty formidable these days. But if you're looking for authentic in the way of seafood dishes and incredible mole sauces then you need...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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the place is very crowded during lunch and the tables are close together. You will feel like you are eating with people you don't know. The food is great. Best chicke tacos I have had although I asked for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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The darker the Mole sauce the better it is. Go for the Moles. Why would you order anything else? UPDATE: With the passing of Ramone the quality has changed, and not for the better. However, the two best dishes...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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I was there last December and the food was yuck! I ordered "Bife acebollado" and the steak was as hard as a rock, with plenty fat, and the rice and beans were cold! Horrible experience! Plus the restaurant is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2005
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There are few restaurants outsside of Oaxaca, Mexico that daily serve a list of Moles... The Red Iguana consistantly offers seven! If a blend of 24 plus ingredients in a single suace intrigues, you have found...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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I JUST HAVE TO TELL EVERYONE OUT THERE THAT WHENEVER I GO TO THE RED IGUANA IT IS SUPERB I LOVE IT. AND THIS IS COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS AND LOVES MEXICAN FOOD. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO EVERYONE I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2004
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I've been dining at Red Iquana for many years, but the last few times was a waste of money. How can you serve beans and rice that are cold but dry on the edge? Maybe sitting on the plate too long. Sorry you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2003
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Hands down the best mexican in the entire west, Nothing comes close! Good ambiance and wonderful menu items make this a must when in Salt Lake.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2003
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Wow! I stayed in Salt Lake City in the winter of 2002 to particpate in the Olympic Games. My first Sunday there, I stumbled upon the Blue Iguana and was taken away by the taste of the food and the value that...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2003
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Was visiting slc and wanted great mexican food. Went to Red Iguana. The worst I have ever had. i lived in Ca. for 25 years and traveled and eaten much mexican food. This was by far the worst. Hamburger meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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Outstanding food, large portions, nice and simple atmosphere, great service. This is the best restaurant in SLC, I believe.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2003
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I really enjoyed the authenticity of my meal. It didn't taste like anything you could get from Dos Serrano's. Give this place a try if you're looking for authentic tasting Mexican food!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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I only have one of the moles when I go here so I probably shouldn't say anything. But the moles are great (I don't like the black mole but that is personal. The decor is appropriate. The service is efficient....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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If you like authentic Mexican food you HAVE to visit the Red Iguana. I highly recommend their Carne Asada Tacos and their Chili Verde. I get cravings for these weekly. The prices are very reasonable. $6 for 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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I moved from SLC to NYC in 1993, and I tell you I still dream about the black bean soup with chorizo and white cheese (served with chips for dipping), the entomatodas and mole, and the killer nachos! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2003
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A Utah institution and for good reason. It only gets better. The Mole is fantastic and the kitschy decorations are great.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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I love the mole! I have tried all of them at The Red Iguana, and they are all delicious!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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I have heard such great reviews I had to try it but over the years and many trys I have yet to understand what is so great about this restaurant. The food is bland and I always get the impression that it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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After the closure of Cordova's, the Red Iguana has by far the tastiest food for Mexican lovers.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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If you like mexican food, this is your place. Everything down to the refried beans and guacamole were excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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THis restaurant is one of the best for Salt Lake. This may not be a big place, but has good food fast friendly service..
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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Red Iguana is the only place in town to get a decent mole and the mole negro is to die for. Always packed and a great place for locals and out of towners.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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We went here for lunch, and the place was packed!! The food was very tasty with large portion sizes. The prices are very reasonable. The service was fast!!!!! It only took 5 minutes to get our food after we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2002
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wonderfully spicy, priced well, packaged to go for our busy schedule
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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This is the restaurant I always take out of town friends to. Once they've been, this is the one must eat place on their list when they come back. Great place!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Of all the food places in Utah, this is the best ever. Now that I live in Indiana, if I could travel there everynight for dinner I would....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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i have been frequenting the Red Iguana ever since it was recommended to me by Dave Immergluck of the Counting Crows. The food is the best Mexican i have found in this state - and it gives great competition to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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The moles are outstanding, the killer nachos you can't pass up and they have the best salsa in the state.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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The Red Iguana is so good. I've never been disappointed there. It's a little out of the way from most neighborhoods, but it's worth the trip. It's got fun decor, friendly staff, and excellent mole. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Red iguana doesn't have what the other Mexican Restaurants do--over-commercialization of the food and atmosphere. The food at Iguana is authentic and delicious, and has a different kick than most chain and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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I don't like Mexican food as much as my husband, but I do know that when we go to Red Iguana, I can be certain I will enjoy what ever I order there.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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I'm not sure why this restaurant wins any "best of." Every time I've been, it's been disappointing... mediocre food, crowded, and hated the dead lizard staring at me. 3 strikes and you're out-- I won't be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2002
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The food here is sooooo good. The food comes out so fast too. The salsa is good, but boy is it hot. I've had a couple bad servers but thats the only thing. You also get seated real quick here, not a long wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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I keep searching, but so far I have not found Mexican cuisine that rivals that at Red Iguana. Moles are amazing--I'm never disappointed. Chile Colorado is very tasty, too. It's no wonder it's so crowded at...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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Another locals' favorite, the family-owned and -operated Red Iguana is one of the few Mexican joints anywhere that specializes in mole -- the spicy sauce that often contains chocolate. Just as the colorful...
frommers.com - user review
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it's a bit rough around the edges and on a bleak thoroughfare, but this lively mexican restaurant is staffed with a warm and accommodating crew, serving the best house-made moles and chile verde in town. they...
fodors.com - user review
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the cardenas family owns the red iguana, and that makes the food as authentic as you can get without moving to tijuana. mole, red sauce and cheese sauces are prepared from scratch weekly, a bit of added...
10best.com - user review
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roadside cafe serves authentic mexican...
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