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

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.6 (684)
$30 and under
Mexican
165 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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 684 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

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Mexican

  • Salt Lake City

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Iguana in Salt Lake City offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious authentic Mexican food" and "amazing service." Known for its homemade tortillas and "killer nachos," it's a "must-go" destination for visitors. With a diverse menu and "huge portions," reservations are recommended for a satisfying dining experience.
684 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow service and food was just ok. Very cool ambiance and location.

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  2. Tanya

    Utah1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and great service. It was really busy, loud and noisy but it was Friday night. We had reservations and they got us right in. The home made tortillas are delicious!

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  3. Samuel

    Utah3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The fajitas this time didn't have a ton of seasoning on them and so were somewhat bland. That is not usually the case, we just got unlucky I guess. Food came out quick.

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  4. Raul VIP

    Greater Boston77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Loved the live music. A must go to place for lunch or dinner.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 6 days ago
    Raul, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!, We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our live music and had a great time with us!. We hope to see you here again soon!.

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  5. Monique

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their food is amazing. Great Chili Verde. I highly recommend
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on June 3, 2025
    Monique, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our Chile Verde since the people loves it!. We hope to see you here again soon!.

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  6. Raul VIP

    Greater Boston77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service ! Loved the live music - a wonderful touch. A must go to place when visiting Salt Lake City.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on June 3, 2025
    Raul, Thank you so much for the 5 star review!. We're glad you enjoyed our live music and had a great time, We hope to see you here again soon!.

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  7. Saundra VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    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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  8. Raul VIP

    Greater Boston77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    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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  9. Dr Stephan VIP

    South Carolina139 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    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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  10. Ashley VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    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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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 684 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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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