Red Iguana

Red Iguana is a Salt Lake City institution serving some of Utah's most authentic and celebrated Mexican cuisine in a vibrant, family-welcoming atmosphere. With generous portions, a festive ambiente, and menu items that range from kid-friendly tacos to adventurous mole dishes for parents, this colorful restaurant has been delighting multi-generational families for decades.

• ✓Award-winning mole sauces in seven varieties that have put Red Iguana on national food lists
• ✓Generous portion sizes that are great for sharing with kids or taking leftovers home
• ✓Colorful, festive atmosphere with authentic Mexican décor that keeps kids entertained
• ✓Fresh-made chips and salsa served immediately to keep hungry kids happy during ordering
• ✓Kid-friendly menu options alongside authentic regional Mexican specialties

1. 1.Arrive before 11:30am for lunch or before 5pm for dinner to avoid the notorious wait times,this place gets packed!
2. 2.Put your name on the waitlist through Yelp ahead of time to reduce your wait, especially on weekends
3. 3.Start kids with familiar items like cheese quesadillas or chicken tacos, then let them try bites of the famous mole sauces from your plate
4. 4.The Killer Margarita is legendary for parents, while kids enjoy the horchata and aguas frescas
5. 5.Free parking is available in their lot, but it fills quickly during peak hours,consider street parking nearby

Weekday lunches (11:00am-12:30pm) or early dinners (4:30-5:30pm) offer the shortest waits. Avoid Friday and Saturday evenings unless you're prepared for 45+ minute waits, though the food is worth it.

Moderate pricing ($$) with generous portions perfect for sharing with kids. No reservations accepted, so expect waits during peak times. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible with booth and table seating options.

Open year-round with consistent hours. Can be especially busy during ski season (November-March) when tourists visit Salt Lake City. Summer patio seating available weather permitting.