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

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.5
4.5
636 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (801) 533-8900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Castillo
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wine

What 636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Salt Lake City

    Kid-friendly

  • Salt Lake City

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Iguana in Salt Lake City offers "great food" and an inviting atmosphere with live music. The menu is praised for its authentic Mexican dishes like mole and fajitas. Service is generally "attentive and friendly," though some reviews mention noise levels and occasional service lapses. Perfect for group dining!

636 Reviews
  1. Donee

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was very busy but gave us his attention and the food was amazing. The only problem was trying to find parking and ended up having to pay for parking. We would definitely go back again when we are in town

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  2. Bob

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner at the Blue Iguana restaurant. Everything was delicious!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 6 days ago
    Bob, Thank you so much for the 5 star review!. We're Happy to hear everything was delicious!. We hope to see you here again soon!.

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  3. Kimo

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Checking in and being seated was a breeze! The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. It’s a perfect spot for a quick and enjoyable lunch before heading to a show!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 6 days ago
    Kimo, Thank you so much for the 5 star review!. We are happy to hear that you had an amazing time here at Blue iguana SLC. Please come back soon!.

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  4. Chuck

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They provided expedited service so we could make a scheduled event on time. No drama, no problem.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 6 days ago
    Chuck, Thank you so much for the 5 star review!. We are glad you enjoyed your time here at Blue Iguana SLC, Please come back soon!.

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  5. Cameron

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to get a last minute reservation, our orders were taken quickly and the food arrived within 10 minutes. The food and service were amazing.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on December 10, 2024
    Cameron, Thank you so much for your 5 star review!. We're happy to hear everything came quick and that you had an amazing time!. Please come back soon!.

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  6. Eugene

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    IT was a great place to have our anniversary dinner.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on December 7, 2024
    Eugene, Thank you so much for the 5 star review!. We're happy to hear you enjoyed everything on your anniversary!. Please come back soon!.

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  7. Jake

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place!!! Food was perfect, service was great…again.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 29, 2024
    Jake, Thank you so much for your 5 star review!. We're glad you had an amazing time and enjoyed everything. Please come back soon!.

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  8. Kent

    Salt Lake City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was great. We needed a table for 8 and had a reservation. Two tables were put together to accommodate that many but the tables were uneven. So it made it difficult for the people in the middle to be comfortable. No effort was made to try and fix it.

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  9. Ken and Kate

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Solid 2 1/2 stars. The food was ok. Not bad but not great. I’ve had better but I’ve also had worse. Encurtidos (shrimp stuffed jalapenos) menu description was much better than the actual execution. Tasted alright but was much more soggy than expected from the description. We also had tacos and enchiladas. Both plates were solidly mediocre. The complimentary chips and salsa were very good, however. Environment was very loud and we both found the chairs rather uncomfortable. The service was slow. While the bussing staff was great about clearing plates quickly and bringing a box for leftovers, the actual server took 20 minutes to get back to us after she clearly saw our plates cleared and us sitting there with the to-go box. She passed us 7 times over that 20 minutes before we could get her attention and ask for our check. Then it was another 10 minutes before we got the check. We had the card out to pay - in clear view- when she brought the check and she still tried to walk away. I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here again. If I was already downtown, craving Mexican food, and I’d already tried all the other restaurants in the area and didn’t have a fav, I might stop in if it wasn’t too busy.

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  10. ErikS

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, staff, food, and drinks. This will become my go-to restaurant when staying downtown. Make reservations early in the day.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 29, 2024
    ErikS , Thank you so much for your 5 star review!. We are happy to hear that everything was great and that you enjoyed your time here at Blue Iguana SLC. Please come back when you are on the area!.

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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 4.5 stars by 636 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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)
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
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