Very different from the Red Iguana 2, looking more like a dive bar from the outside, and inside…read morebeing small compared to 2. Again we had to do take out, and settled on the pork shank and a con leches dessert. Service again extremely polite and personable. I am really impressed. Our stuff was prepared quickly and well packaged. And wow, the food was awesome. The shank was large and the sauce incredible. The dessert I frankly don't remember any details because we inhaled it immediately! Pretty big parking lot and easy to get to from downtown where we were staying. Both locations were great and if I was to eat in, the R2 would be more fun with kids, while the OG might be better for adults.

Still one of top 5 places to eat in the entire US...that I have visited to this point of course!…read more This time I tried the Gringas, I mean the spice of the protein with the sweetness of the pineapple all wrapped up so snuggly and ready to pick up and eat...AMAZING! Still and will always be a go to for me when in SLC!

Absolutely delicious!…read more I got a BOGO free burrito coupon from their FB feed, so why not? So glad I did! I had the spicy green chili burrito--delicious! Smothered inside and out with their very fine green chili. The tortillas seem homemade, it was fresh and good. My wife had the carne asada burrito. I got a bite of it and the beef is delicious! Such good flavors. I also had the pinto beans and rice, both are very good. The horchata, made with almond milk, was creamy and just the right amount of cinnamon and sweet. They serve flour and corn tortilla chips with three salsas. The chips were excellent. The flour chips are deep fried, really good. The red salsa was the hottest but not bad for heat. The green was good. Now the crema sauce was my favorite, it is really excellent. Nice restaurant, comfortable chairs, nice decor that goes along with their theme. Looks like a comfortable bar. Service was friendly and accommodating. I would like to eat here again and take advantage of the FB coupon for their tacos. Highly recommended! 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

I definitely meant to come back sooner, but ah, life... So glad that my husband and I could return…read moretoday on a date! They've remodeled in the past three years and I really like what they've done! Beautiful decor and it's now a sit down restaurant, which I really like!! Menu is very similar, but expanded! They brought delicious chips and 3 salsas to the table! The crème one was my favorite!! I got a Pacifico to drink and my husband got a Corona nonalcoholic. I went for the Chicken Mole taco with a side of black beans and rice! Absolutely delicious!! My husband got the Bean and Cheese taco and the Impossible meat taco with a side of tots! Service was great! I'm so glad we finally made it back! Really want to come more frequently!! Also heard they have good breakfast tacos in the morning! Will try those next!

Food was epic! Yothar was a great server and we went straight to the moon after so now I have some…read moreexplaining to do when I get home to the jello factory.

Exceptional service, delicious food and awesome recommendations from our server Amara! The butter…read morecake was absolutely mouth watering. Will be coming back in the future

Family suggested Chile Tepin when we came in from out of town. We were a large group of 20 and they…read moreaccommodated us perfectly. The service was excellent and everything came out much more quickly than I would have expected for a large group. I had the chile relleno and it was the best I've ever had. Perfectly portioned and delicious. Family had everything from fajitas to quesadillas and everyone was quite happy with their meals. The salsa for the chips had a slight kick to it but not enough to stop you from digging in for more. Great experience and staff.

I'm baffled with both the review count and the high scores. Why?…read more Ambiance. None. Just a bunch of cafeteria style tables spread out in a non-descript space. Service. Fast. Too fast. Food came out within minutes of ordering and all at once. Entrees on top of appetizers. Beer selection. Just the big name brands. Fine. But weirdly the rim of my beer glass was coated with a powder that tasted like ground up Doritos. Yuck. Food. Generic burritos and tacos were acceptable. The queso: Within minutes it cooled into a blob of chewy cheese. The chicken with mole: Chicken was dry and tasteless; the mole was thin and watery, and lacked any hint of chocolate. Did we dine here on an off night? Perhaps since it's a really popular place. Hard to say. All I can say is, it's not for us.

Just go. As soon as you can. Because you're going to be mad you waited so long…read more Amazing food. Great staff. Went back for a second meal the first day I found it

Came in to try their Machaca Burritos . It is a hefty burrito and filling , usually I say the more…read morecheese the better but was a touch too much for me . Also tried the carne asado burrito- they definitely load it up on the guacamole at no charge to you . Their Horchata was very refreshing , not too sweet. Would come back to try their tacos

Cindy was prompt and friendly! We loved the quest and margaritas and the food was delicious!read more

Very tasty and the staff were extra friendly! I had the chile rellenos and they were excellent…read more Very clean.

While we don not usually dine out in Salt Lake City, opportunity arose today so I searched for a…read moregood place. I was pleasantly surprised by the decor inside, they have spent a great deal for this location. I ordered chips and salsa to start. These were not complimentary but when they arrived the salsa was fresh and unique. I was glad I ordered them. My wife chose the carne asada burrito. She raved about the flavor and could only finish half. I ordered a unique taco which had an authentic name this gringo cannot remember but it was built on a house made corn tortilla about twenty inches long and ten inches wide. Steak, Mexican cream, tomatillo sauce, freshly shredded lettuce and cheese. I've never had anything like it but it is awesome. The service was quick and efficient. Very delightful people. The check had included a 15% Service Charge so I was glad to see the options on the screen to add a tip began at a level that matched up with the service charge at a reasonable level. I only had one complaint, The music was a little loud. The sound system is great and I loved the authentic music but the baseline was pumping loud enough to hurt my ears. I'd recommend adjusting the volume or the mix to make it a little more comfortable. Overall I loved this experience and will definitely want to come again. No pictures, sorry.

The place is beautiful, but the food was really spicy ( Chile relleno ) and huevos con chorizo not…read moregood , Services was great

This is a sentimental place for us. Our first date was at El Cholo in another state. We have been…read moreto the relatively new Salt Lake location, and tonight we brought family. The environment is bright, inviting and not too noisy. We booked a table but some of our party was late. No one minded, and several of us enjoyed some fresh guacamole prepared tableside while we waited. Everything we ordered was well made and presented. Portions large enough that leftovers were inevitable. Quedadillas. Chile Colorado, Mole Chicken Enchiladas, and Burritos Dorados, which have Chile Colorado inside. Everyone enjoyed their meal, with one exception that one of us didn't like the Burrito Dorado (someone else enjoyed theirs, just a matter of personal taste). Their entree was replaced with another, with no fuss. I had the mole chicken, the first time I've had it here, as Chile Colorado is my favorite. The mole chicken turned out to be one of those dishes that you take the first bite and you are stunned. You look around to see if anyone is watching your reaction It was truly amazing. Service was very attentive and helpful, not hovering or rushed. They took a family picture for us on our way out. Looking forward to our next visit. Parking can be a challenge. There is a small lot. After 5:30 there is a neighboring office that permits Parking for El Cholo guests.

My wife and I checked this place out this place for the first time and were most impressed. Without…read morequestion THE BEST Mexican food I've ever had!! I guess this restaurant started in LA over 100 years ago and in 2023, they opened up a location in Utah for the centennial. The look and feel is upscale and classy mixed with old school. And I guess Jack Nicholson has been eating at the LA location regularly since the early 60s. Our server was this guy who had a little Nacho Libre look going on and was great. I got the Taste of History sampler platter and it had major portions. My wife got the Tres Tacos Al Carbon. Both were delicious and incredible!!! You MUST go to El Cholo!

Although parking was tough and the location near the railroad, we were pleasantly surprised with a…read morewelcoming vibrant interior. We were so tempted to eat in as many people were but we had to run and order for takeout. The staff was immediately helpful and attentive, and we settled on sharing a dish which soo delish! Enchiladas in a mole. Rather than really taking it with us we ended up devouring it sitting in the outside spillover waiting area (which at 2pm was empty, fortunately) which is normally used for people waiting for a table. I can see why it's so popular. The food is great, along with the bag of free chips and salsa, but I also feel the service is very personalized and personable. In a couple days later we found ourselves going to their OG Red Iguana location!

This place is a must!!! The enchiladas suizas were the best I've ever had. The sauce was delicious…read morewith so many layers of flavor combinations. Chocolaty. Fruity. It came with a side of really good rice and beans. They start you off with chips and salsa (which seemed unlimited - I had 2 bowls). Chips were light and crisp, salsa fresh and flavorful. Margaritas were excellent - make sure to get the custom with mezcal, so good! For dessert arroz con Leche to go which I enjoyed. Maggie my server could not have been better or kinder. She was always checking in on me. Vibe is very causal but you're here for the food. Reservations were hard to come by online, but it seemed like they held a lot of tables for walk ins. This location is very big compared to the original, which is smaller. I sat at the bar near the kitchen and go to watch them making food, and see all the delicious dishes coming out. Must return!

delicious mexican food, seriously, but i am white so take that with a grain of salt…read more those enchiladas, damn. highly recommend to anyone

This is the cutest restaurant! I hadn't been here in a while and was reminded of it the other day…read morewhen I went with my girlfriend for my birthday! It was so good. I've decided to come back today. Their lunch special is delicious 1299 for a smothered burrito with cheese and rice and beans and your drink cup choice! Both times the waitresses have been just darling ,the service excellent!