My family often heads to Utah in the winter to ski. We prefer Salt Lake City (we like to ski at Alta- no snowboarders). We stay down in the valley, and love trying new places around town. A new favorite this year is Red Iguana. It’s no secret- it is listed as one of the top restaurants in the city on Yelp. Phenomenal Mexican food in the heart of SLC, yes please!
When we got there, there was a line out the door. Sign #1 that things are about to get tasty.
The place is small, and covered wall to wall in kitsch.
We had a tough time making a decision as the menu is enormous. I opted for the cochinita pibil- slow cooked pork seasoned with lime, vinegar and achiote. The flavor was out of this world.
chiles rellenos
enchiladas verdes
enchiladas amarillas
The food had a little more heat than your average Mexican restaurant, which I enjoyed. Portions were good-sized and prices were reasonable. My only real complaint would be the Margaritas (overpriced and weak).
If you’re ever in the SLC area and looking for a good, casual meal, check out Red Iguana.
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