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

Blue Iguana - Salt Lake City

4.7
4.7
663 Reviews
$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 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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 663 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Salt Lake City

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Iguana in Salt Lake City offers "authentic Mexican cuisine" in a "cozy, brightly decorated space" near the Capitol Theater. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," highlighting the "chili verde burrito" and "carnitas platter" as must-tries. Reservations are recommended to avoid peak hour waits.
663 Reviews
  1. Callyn

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is extraordinary! Very authentic! Stake is really good. Only downside is the chicken is all shredded unless you get the grilled chicken salad. Service was okay. They were really busy when we went at 1:15 so you will want a reservation!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 3 days ago
    Callyn, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We are happy to hear that you had an amazing lunch and enjoyed your time here with us!. We hope to see you here again soon!.

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  2. Renee

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for a volleyball team. Hungry and excited. Great vibes
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded 3 days ago
    Renee, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're glad you and your group enjoyed our food and service. We hope to see you here next time you're in the area!.

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  3. Kyle

    Houston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good margaritas, good food and lots of options. Service was fine, though maybe a little pushy and easily annoyed for a slow Monday afternoon. Still not a deal breaker. Just could’ve been a five and seemed like they were okay with being a four.

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  4. Linda

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got right in with our reservation despite lots of walk-ins waiting for tables. Exceptional service and food!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on April 8, 2025
    Linda, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're glad you enjoyed our food and service!. We hope to see you again soon!.

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  5. Chad

    Salt Lake City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service at Blue Iguana is excellent! We've been dining there regularly for over 10 years. We dine at other SLC Mexican restaurants as well, and continue to return to Blue Iguana for the GREAT food and service! I recommend the chili verde burrito or enchiladas, carnitas or beef tacos, flautas, enchiladas amarillas, chiles rellenos, killer nachos or anything on the menu, I've had most of it and you can't go wrong! The staff is excellent! I always recommend Blue Iguana to anyone looking for great Mexican food in SLC!

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  6. Kristen

    Salt Lake City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am not sure how that place has the best Mexican? Not really. But was fun to meet ok with friends. Way over priced .

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible Mexican place. Highly recommend. Service was incredible. Food even better! No wonder why they’ve won so many awards. Quality food at a great price. Definitely coming back next time we’re in town!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on April 1, 2025
    Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're happy to hear you had a great experience with us on your visit. We hope to see you here again next time you're in the area!.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and great atmosphere and service.
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on April 1, 2025
    Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're glad you enjoyed our food and service, Please come again soon!.

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  9. Susan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I didn’t think Blue Dahlia was as good as Red Dahlia, but it sure was last night! The server was helpful and friendly as opposed to the grouchy old guy we had last time along with the food not being hot. Who would risk full frontal attack of the negative server to ask for anything more? Yesterday’s visit was the exact opposite. Thank you!!
    Blue Iguana - Salt Lake CityResponded on March 26, 2025
    Susan, Thank you so much for the 5 stars!. We're glad that you gave us another try and that your experience was awesome!. We hope to see you again soon!.

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  10. KEISHIA

    Salt Lake City9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    No flavor rice & beans. Quality of chicken was off. Rubbery. Mole was meh. Overall, disappointing experience. Definitely not anything like Red Iguana.

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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 4.7 stars by 663 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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