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Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.7
4.7
650 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Purchased from the Red Iguana family in 1998, the Blue Iguana Restaurant has provided patrons with delicious, authentic Mexican food for over two decades. From day one, the only goal for Blue Iguana was to create a menu rich with traditional, old-world recipes while pushing the culinary envelope and creating new, one-of-a-kind Mexican cuisine.

Trained by the culinary artists of Chihuahua, our head chef, Chef Castillo, cooks up some of the most mouth-watering and unexpected Mexican cuisine outside of his homeland. After he learned closely guarded recipes created in the tradition of generations-old Aztec cuisine, Chef Castillo began applying these techniques to create everything from classic Mexican dishes to modern cuisine.

Our restaurant is warm, inviting, family-friendly, and full of energy. Dining at the Blue Iguana is more than a meal—it’s a journey back in time to the tastes and sounds of old-world Mexico.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Dinner Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (801) 533-8900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Castillo
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    165 S. West Temple (below Benihana)
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Best Value

  • Salt Lake City

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Iguana in Salt Lake City offers "excellent food" in a vibrant, cozy setting, perfect for pre-event meals. Guests praise its "great value" and "wonderful service," making it a must-visit for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. With standout dishes like mole and convenient parking validation, it's a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.

650 Reviews
  1. Katherine

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a place we go to dinner anytime we are in Salt Lake City.

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  2. Megan

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We walk by this restaurant every time we go to a different restaurant and it always smells so good. We finally decided to try it. Unfortunately we were disappointed. It was loud and the tables were seated so close together it was hard to walk through. The food was okay, not worth what we paid. The service was slow and we hardly saw our waiter. We won’t be going back.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 5 days ago
    Megan, We're sorry about your recent experience here at Blue Iguana. If you'd like to give us another try, please reach out so we can get you a reservation.

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  3. Raul

    Greater Boston

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must go to place in Salt Lake City if you like mexican food. Delicious food great service at a very reasonable price. The carnitas platter and steak encebollado are amazing. Best to make reservations or be prepared to wait 45min+ at peak hours
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 7 February 2025
    Raul, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. And thank you for mentioning our Carnitas Platter and Steak Encebollado since they are so good!. We're glad you had an amazing Dinner and time here at Blue Iguana!. Please come again soon!.

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  4. Hilary

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blue Iguana does it again…such good food, drinks, and fun. We love this place!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 7 February 2025
    Hilary, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're happy to hear that everytime you come you have an amazing experience and dinner. Please come back again soon!.

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  5. Matthew

    Salt Lake City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Mexican food. A great experience in every way.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 7 February 2025
    Matthew, Thank you for the 5 stars!. We're happy to hear your experience here was Amazing!. Please come again soon!.

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  6. Richard

    Salt Lake City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a great location. The Blue Iguana is located down an alley next to the Capitol Theater and just down the street from the Eccles Theater. Great food at reasonable prices in a cozy brightly decorated space. The perfect place for pre-event meal.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 7 February 2025
    Richard, Thank you so much for the 5 stars review!. We're glad your experience with us was amazing and that you enjoyed and had a fun time here!. Please come back soon!.

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  7. Phil

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal. Emphasize reservations for any evening. Wonderful food and drinks, excellent service as well. I eat there every time my travel takes me to Salt Lake City.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 7 February 2025
    Phil, Thank you so much for the 5 stars review!. We're so glad your experience was amazing!. We hope to see you here again when you're on the area!.

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  8. nick

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, nice hidden location. The margarita was spicyyy
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 7 February 2025
    Nick, Thank you so much for the positive review!. We're glad you enjoyed your time here at Blue Iguana. Please come back soon!.

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  9. Ember

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated immediately and greeted by our server very quickly. The food was very good and we enjoyed our time there.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 21 January 2025
    Ember, Thank you for the 5 star review!. We are glad you had an amazing time here at the restaurant. We hope to see you again soon!.

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  10. Raul

    Greater Boston

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value! Delicious food and excellent service! A must go to for Mexican food while visiting Salt Lake City. Note you can park in public parking next to “alley “ entrance to restaurant. Restaurant’s validates 1:30 hrs of parking.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 24 January 2025
    Raul, Thank you so much for the 5 star review!. We're happy to hear that you had an amazing dinner and an excellent service!. We hope to see you here again soon!.

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FAQs

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 533-8900.

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City is rated 4.7 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

165 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    165 S. West Temple (below Benihana)
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Dinner Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Castillo
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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