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

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.4
4.4
508 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 32 times today

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 508 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

508 Reviews
  1. ShiloH

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great !! Tables are crammed really close we had a screaming baby next to us was very frustrating. Service was good fun place to eat.

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  2. Allaboutfood

    Salt Lake City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I went there for a Christmas lunch. We had fun catching up. The waiter was attentive and the food was delicious.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. I brought my boss there who is a pure Tex-MEX Texan. He was impressed with teh food. That never happens.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Blue Iguana never disappoints. We had reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server arrived soon after to take our orders. My wife had Enchiladas Suizas. These are shredded chicken & sour cream enchiladas smothered with Mole Poblano topped with cheese and avocado slices. I had Mole de Almendras, the delicious original Blue Iguana mole with almonds, spices and milk served with grilled chicken. Both meals were served with rice and beans. We highly recommend Blue Iguana for both quality of food and excellent service.

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  5. MarieL

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Fun atmosphere. Would go again, we enjoyed our night out

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  6. Julio

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner at Blue Iguana was great. Great food, great service, in a really good location. It was too loud for easy conversation. With 4 people it was okay. In a larger group it would have been difficult.

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  7. Jackson

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fajitas and guac were outstanding, and the service was unbelievably fast! Cute ambiance; highly recommended!

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  8. MichaelK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated promptly and our server was very attentive. We got our food very quickly and it was excellent. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 12, 2023

    Thanks for the 5-star review, Michael. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere! Live music was fun. Loud but added to the atmosphere. Didn’t like chips and salsa on the table before being seated. Trash on the floor. Wait staff seemed stretched thin so every step took a while. Food was quick but also mediocre. Unfortunately, I can’t stomach the idea of trying again..

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  10. Lorir

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and exceptional food. Go there now!

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 12, 2023

    Lorir, thanks for the 5-star rating. We can't wait to serve you again sometime in the future!

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  11. CHRISTY

    Alabama

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous moles!!! Great energy and great food. Price/value is excellent.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 12, 2023

    Christy, thanks for the 5-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed our mole and had a good time at our SLC restaurant. Come again soon!

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  12. TomD

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Forced to order dinner when placing drink orders, when normally you order drinks, and then review menu while enjoying drinks. Got wrong entree. No parking except street parking. Will never return.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 12, 2023

    Tom, thank you for the feedback. Unfortunately, us downtown restaurants can't control the parking too much. While there's only street parking on Sundays, guests do have access to the nearby parking garage which we do validate from during the other 6 days of the week. However, we're sorry you got the wrong entree and we hope you were able to communicate that with our server so they could make that right for you. Your experience is important to us, so please know your feedback here was valuable to us.

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  13. RandK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! Excellent staff and food! The ambiance is great and fun.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 12, 2023

    Rand, thanks for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our Mexican food and restaurant!

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  14. ShawnieD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Our food and service were delicious and very attentive! However although our table was set for us with salsa and chips and napkins and silverware the actual table was very sticky from probably a sugared drink! When I rested my arm on the table my sweater stuck to the table!

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 12, 2023

    Shawnie, we are so sorry about the sticky table. We'll talk to our staff so that doesn't happen again. However, we are glad to see that you enjoyed your food and service. We hope you'll give us a second shot in the future!

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  15. Heidi

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the Mexicano combination and the mole. We ordered the Xango for dessert but it was just ok. The fried outer was too thick. Our waiter, Cesar, was attentive and took good care of us.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 12, 2023

    Heidi, thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad you enjoyed the main meal, and we hope you'll have the chance to try our other dessert options in the future.

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  16. Rotkopf54

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had reservations a week in advance for a Sunday 6:00 PM dinner, but weren't seated until 6:25. Allow extra time for dinner if you have a show or ??? planned after dinner.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Thank you for the positive rating. We hope you were able to still enjoy your experience with us even though you were seated a little later than desired. And we certainly hope to have you dine again with us in the future.

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  17. AngieM

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience except not even trying to consider a coupon I had because the manager was not working that night. Kinda disappointed because it was worth $100

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We often eat here pre-ballet. I had a chicken taco and tamale. They don’t offer it in a combo so had to order a la carte. Food tonight was tasty and excellent.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you found our Mexican food tasty. And we can't wait for you to come again before your next ballet!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were unfortunately sat directly in front of the live music. Literally inches from the musician. No option to avoid that when booking. Musician was good but just too loud for dinner conversation.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Thank you for giving us a 5-star review. We're sorry you were seated too close to the music for your comfort. Please know that we welcome phone reservations with requests for specific seating arrangements.

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  20. MichelleA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved eating here for my son’s birthday. We had a reservation and only had to wait a few minutes for the table to be set up. Chips and salsa were on the table! Food was excellent. Service was friendly and helped with recommendations. We loved the mole. Would definitely eat here again.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Michelle, thank you for the 5-star review! Happy Birthday to your Son! We can't wait to serve you all again next year for his birthday (or sooner!)

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  21. ConferenceGoer

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation for 10 people- they were ready when we got there…. But then forgot about us- we waited over 45 minutes and had to ask for a waitress to take our orders- then waited another 45 minutes and never got our food. Over an hour of no service. We never did get our meals and we were late getting back to our conference which was literally right across the street. Beware conference goers- you may be forgotten and hungry if you choose this place.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Thank you for the feedback. This is certainly not on par with our normal service standard. Please email me at biguana [at] aol [doctom], and we'll see what we can do to make up for this.

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  22. JerryW

    Salt Lake City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent chili relents, enchiladas, and margaritas. The shrimp tacos were delicious, as well.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Jerry, thank you for the 5-star review. We hope to see you again soon!

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  23. FelicityB

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Overall wonderful experience. Had a great time.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Thank you for the 5-star review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  24. JulioF

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service, a bit too noisy. We will go again.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Julio, thank you for the 5-star review. We can't wait for you to come again!

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  25. Eduardo

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality ingredients but missing flavor/seasoning. Good service and environments. I was expecting red iguana quality and was disappointed.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Eduardo, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We're always open to improving things, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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  26. JesseD

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good chicken mole. Nice Mexican ambiance and decor.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Jesse, thank you for the positive review!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and speedy service - really delicious!

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Thank you for the 5-star review! We can't wait for you to dine with us again!

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  28. Emilea

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, the restaurant looked great and our waitress was wonderful.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Emilea, thank you for the 5-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed our Mexican restaurant and food!

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  29. KarenO

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! The servers do a great job and the food is delicious. It’s a go to place always. Never disappoints.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on November 4, 2023

    Karen, thank you for the 5-star review! We can't wait for you to dine with us again!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, came out very fast. We were in an out under 40 minutes. Salsa was waiting for us when we got to the table.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on September 30, 2023

    Thank you for the 5-star review! We take great pride in providing customers like you with quality service. Hope to see you again soon!

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  31. RickD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Blue Iguana! We moved out of state several years ago but made it a point to return to the Blue Iguana when we were in town. They do not skimp on proportions. Excellent food and service.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on September 30, 2023

    Rick, thank you for the 5-star review! We can't wait for your next visit to Utah and Blue Iguana!

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  32. CasualDude

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food. And our table was ready for us when we got there... a few minutes early.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on September 30, 2023

    Thank you for the 5-star review! We hope to see you again soon!

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  33. Cece888

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The fish tacos were terrible. The fish seemed old and really dry and the tortillas were too oily. The other dishes were better but not great.

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on September 30, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent visit. We apologize that our fish tacos didn't meet your expectations, and we appreciate your honesty. We'll review our preparation process to ensure better quality. We're glad to hear that you found the other dishes better, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to serve you in the future.

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  34. BillY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband raved about the pork for hours after dinner!

    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on September 30, 2023

    Thank you for the 5-star review! We hope you and your husband visit us again soon!

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  35. RonH

    Columbus

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food for a good price. Very friendly service.

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  36. AndreaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance, the food was wonderful! Poblano mole with hints of cinnamon was rich and tasty. It was a great place for a team dinner!

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  37. rlee777

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was basic standard Mexican fare, lacking freshness and unique flavors. My steak was particularly mediocre, overdone and the cut of meat was definitely not New York. Service was fine, but probably will not come back

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  38. geezee

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good and worth another visit…..if I lived in the USA!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    NO HANDICAP ACCESS UNLESS YOU TAKE RICKETY ELEVATOR DOWN THROUGH MESSY KITCHEN WITH WET FLOORS. FOOD WAS NOT GOOD EITHER.

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  40. Robbie

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was okay. Service was a bit slow. Waiter couldn’t tell us much about the food. No future plans to return.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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 4.4 stars by 508 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 32 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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