Blue Iguana Salt Lake City

We were headed to a performance at Capital Theater and needed a quick lunch. We happened to find this restaurant. It was awesome! Great atmosphere, fast and friendly service, and the food was excellent. We had about 45 minutes and were a little hesitant to try a sit down meal during lunch time on a Friday. We had chips and salsa almost immediately, and our food was out in 10 minutes. We had plenty of time to eat and enjoy our meal and still make it to our performance. The location is hidden and you do need to go down stairs to get there. I’m not sure if they have a different access for wheelchairs. But it is worth looking into. We will definitely find a reason to go back soon!!!

The food quality was amazing. This was my first visit to Salt Lake City and we were looking for some good burritos and this is right in the heart of downtown SLC, very close to the convention center. The portion size was perfect. PS: Please be prepared for long wait times and you cannot leave the area, as they don't have the ability to call/text when it's your number. We had to wait for 40 minutes, as it was a busy convention day, but it was totally worth the wait. Shrimp fajita was delicious! And the Cadillac margarita was extremely refreshing!!

Truly cool and authentic Mexican-style restaurant for many reasons - the decor, the knowledgeable staff and most importantly the FOOD! The menu is extensive, but our waitress was super helpful and brought a Mole sampler so we could decide. The margaritas are awesome and go down smooth. Enjoy!

Make sure you make your reservation the day before or even two days before I can not stress that enough. The food was amazing, a huge selection on the menu. I was so impressed, too, with the large variety of options for vegetarians. We had an hour wait but that's only because we didn't know we needed a reservation. I'd go back, and I'd recommend it to others' hands down. The food portions are extremely large and the price is very low for what you get. I feel like food portions are too big in most places, and that's why Americans are overweight and are always overeating. I ended up only eating half and saved the rest for my husband and i to eat for breakfast before we had to fly out. My one meal was basically enough for 3 meals 😋. There are a few changes I think they should make. Start a tab for drinks for those who are waiting and make the waiting area more inviting and comfortable. it felt like we were discarded to a closet. Also, I understand the waitstaff is rushing to get service to the tables quickly and efficiently, but one thing was lacking. personality. Get personable with the customers. It felt as if we were being shuffled in and out as quickly as possible so the table could be cleaned and the next group moved in. Let us get to know you and feel comfortable and welcome.

Best food in town, an authentic experience. German treated us like family, and we had a great time. We’ll be back for sure

The food was delicious! The location is really cool as well. Service was excellent even in a very busy night.

We've been coming to Blue Iguana for years now on our annual yearly visits to Salt Lake City. It's conveniently located (convenient if you're at a downtown hotel) right in the heart of the city. It serves excellent, well-seasoned and well-prepared Mexican-American food at reasonable prices. The salsa roja cruda that comes with totopos when you sit down to peruse the menu has a nice taste of Mexican oregano. The chicken tostadas I had tonight are among the best I've ever had, with tender pieces of chicken cooked in a red chili sauce on a crunchy corn tortilla, topped with queso fresco, chopped lettuce, tomato, red bell pepper, and slices of a smoky grilled chili pepper with a little piquancy to it. All this was then topped with sour cream. My dinner companion chose the carne asada burrito and said it was outstanding. Both dishes are pictured below. There are a number of moles not often found on Mexican-American menus, all of which are good, including several made with ground almonds and one with pumpkin seeds. The Mexican decor is warm and appealing, with lots of bright colors, and service is unfailingly solicitous, with polite, friendly wait staff prooviding it.

We have been coming here for so long! Last night I ordered steak fajitas and my husband ordered the seafood fajitas… my steak was so dry, ZERO flavor and the peppers and onions were like mush. Very disappointed in our meal last night. Below is my husband food ( good ). I didn’t get a photo of my food, I decided I was finished after a few bites and had it taken away: