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Enjoy Tasty Food at Red Iguana - Review 2025

By: Heather Raulerson & Annie Gunton - Updated: June 2025

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Our review team:

Heather Raulerson

Contributor at Outoria.com

Heather is a freelance writer for traditional and online publications in travel, human interest, food and drink, and photography. She loves SLOW travel, getting to know the local culture, and always exploring with her camera. She has been published in several publications.

Annie Gunton

Editor at Outoria.com

Annie has lived on 4 continents and traveled through 6. Spending her time in places as different as London and the Kalahari she has adapted how she gets out and enjoys what’s around.

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Where to Book Enjoy Tasty Food at Red Iguana:

Viator

Salt Lake City has an amazing growing culinary scene with various international cuisines offered at local restaurants. You can find excellent sushi, Thai food, and a particular local favorite, Red Iguana, for great Mexican food.

Red Iguana has been serving authentic Mexican moles, a slow-cooked sauce with up to 23 ingredients, for 40 years, winning awards, and was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. They’re so popular they’ve even opened a second location, Red Iguana 2, just a few blocks from the original restaurant.

If you are coming to Red Iguana for the first time, ask for the complimentary mole sampler, a plate with eight moles to try. And pair your delicious Mexican meal with a signature margarita.