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

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.6 (678)
$30 and under
Mexican
165 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • 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 678 people are saying

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Iguana in Salt Lake City is a vibrant gem offering "fantastic employees" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "unique atmosphere" and "great food," with highlights like the chile verde burrito. The extensive menu features "lots of options," making it "a must if you are visiting Salt Lake City."
678 Reviews
  1. Saundra VIP

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were here 5 years ago and had such great memories of this place. This visit was a little disappointing. Not sure if they were short staffed or what but the service was quite slow and the food was just okay.

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  2. Raul VIP

    Greater Boston74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious authentic mexican food with an amazing service! It is must stop for us whenever we are visiting Salt Lake City. Dedinitely a great culinary experience.

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  3. Dr Stephan VIP

    South Carolina138 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good Tex-Mex option in downtown Salt Lake, somewhat secluded behind parking garage in sub-ground level location, however with small outdoor area that great during nice weather. Certainly on par with Red Iguana although less busy and much better parking options. Definitely on the repeat list.

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  4. Ashley VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic employees, unique atmosphere and great food! Salsa is the best..

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  5. krysta VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. Walking up to the restaurant made me feel I was in a completely different city and like a sweet hidden gem. The food was dynamite and flavorful in every bit. You must get the margaritas… not too sweet and all very fresh. Guacamole a must … like the menu says.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 7 days ago
    Krysta, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us!. And thank you for mentioning our Homemade and Fresh Guacamole since the people loves it!. We hope to see you here again soon!.

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  6. Kim

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service from Norma! The restaurant is such a cool place…hidden gem in the heart of SLC!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 7 days ago
    Kim, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. We'll make sure Norma knows the great job that she is doing!. Thank you so much!.

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  7. Raul VIP

    Greater Boston75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and amazing service. A must if you are visiting Salt Lake City. Make a reservation to avoid a long wait.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 7 days ago
    Raul, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and experience with us!. We hope to see you here again soon!.

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  8. Lori

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and good service ~ We loved the location too
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 7 days ago
    Lori, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're happy to hear that you had a great meal and time with us!. We hope to see you here again soon!.

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  9. Brent

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good veg and vegan options including their namesake tacos,

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  10. Tammy

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING !!! GO NOW !!! We ended up with a party of 11. EVERYONE loved their food , prices are $ 10 to $20 a meal , they give you a lot of food, The restaurant itself was so fun !!! This place is decorated so cute, bright colors, relaxing environment, great customer service !!! The PARKING is a nightmare !!! Allow 15 minutes at least to park in the garage and walk around.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on May 6, 2025
    Tammy, Thank you so so much!, thank you for taking the time on leaving a review. We appreciate the 5 stars!. We're so glad you had an amazing time with your group and enjoyed our food and time with us. 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 4.6 stars by 678 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)
  • 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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