Susan S.
11/12/2025
The Red Iguana has been a fixture in Salt Lake City for over 30 years and the #2 location carries on the tradition. They are famous for their multiple mole sauces and authentic Mexican dishes....
Red Iguana 2
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866 W South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Red Iguana 2 serves the same award-winning authentic Mexican food as our original location, with more spacious dining and unique features. Enjoy our legendary moles, Tacos Don Ramon, and Cardenas family recipes in a larger setting with a 13-seat counter, covered heated patio, and standing bar area for adults. Our dining room showcases local artwork and architectural details that make each visit special. Family-owned for over 40 years, we've been voted Utah's Best Mexican Restaurant for 25+ consecutive years. Reservations recommended for groups of 6+ via Resy. Call for takeout orders.
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Roy A.
10/23/2025
We needed a good place for a large team of 14 people without a reservation. We first walked to the original Red Iguana, but they are a smaller location. They suggested their sister restaurant, Red...
Dale S.
10/5/2025
Come for the awesome, realistic looking, giant sized red iguana statue in the parking lot and stay for the amazing food! When we arrived here on a weekday afternoon, the parking lot was packed and...
Melinda H.
10/13/2025
This is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants to take people who are visiting Salt Lake City. This place can get busy, but it's fun and has a big open space for groups. I highly recommend...
Denise T.
9/11/2025
We had heard from several people to check out the Red Iguana while we were in Salt Lake City. We went to the original one and were told it would be about a 45-50 minute wait for us to be seated....
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