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

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.7
4.7
660 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
165 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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2 people
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9:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • 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.

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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
  • 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 Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 660 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Salt Lake City

    Best Value

  • Salt Lake City

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Iguana in Salt Lake City delights with its "great food and service", vibrant atmosphere, and "delicious mole". Guests rave about "excellent food" and "amazing drinks". The cozy, festive setting and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit. Reservations recommended due to popularity. Perfect for authentic Mexican cuisine enthusiasts!
660 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got right in with our reservation despite lots of walk-ins waiting for tables. Exceptional service and food!

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  2. Chad

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service at Blue Iguana is excellent! We've been dining there regularly for over 10 years. We dine at other SLC Mexican restaurants as well, and continue to return to Blue Iguana for the GREAT food and service! I recommend the chili verde burrito or enchiladas, carnitas or beef tacos, flautas, enchiladas amarillas, chiles rellenos, killer nachos or anything on the menu, I've had most of it and you can't go wrong! The staff is excellent! I always recommend Blue Iguana to anyone looking for great Mexican food in SLC!

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  3. Kristen

    Salt Lake City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am not sure how that place has the best Mexican? Not really. But was fun to meet ok with friends. Way over priced .

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible Mexican place. Highly recommend. Service was incredible. Food even better! No wonder why they’ve won so many awards. Quality food at a great price. Definitely coming back next time we’re in town!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're happy to hear you had a great experience with us on your visit. We hope to see you here again next time you're in the area!.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and great atmosphere and service.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're glad you enjoyed our food and service, Please come again soon!.

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  6. Susan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I didn’t think Blue Dahlia was as good as Red Dahlia, but it sure was last night! The server was helpful and friendly as opposed to the grouchy old guy we had last time along with the food not being hot. Who would risk full frontal attack of the negative server to ask for anything more? Yesterday’s visit was the exact opposite. Thank you!!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 26 March 2025
    Susan, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're glad that you gave us another try and that your experience was awesome!. We hope to see you again soon!.

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  7. KEISHIA

    Salt Lake City9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    No flavor rice & beans. Quality of chicken was off. Rubbery. Mole was meh. Overall, disappointing experience. Definitely not anything like Red Iguana.

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  8. Carl

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. I had the chile verde burrito. It can with lots of meat on it. Great atmosphere.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 11 March 2025
    Carl, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. And for mentioning the Chile Verde Burrito since it's so good and popular!. We hope you come again soon!.

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  9. Scott

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated right away with our reservation and the service was great. The food was very good and we will definitely be back. 
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on 25 February 2025
    Scott, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're glad your experience with us was great!. We hope to see you again soon!.

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  10. Katherine

    Dallas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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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 660 OpenTable diners.

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

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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 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 Parking
  • 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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