El Tapatio

I try something different each time I come here and it's always delicious. This time I had the…read moreenchiladas suizas and they were the best enchiladas I've had in years! The green enchilada sauce was so fresh that I could taste the tomatillos as if they were plucked right off the vine! The melted cheese had that cheese pull that social media influencers go crazy for, and the corn tortillas tasted soft and comforting. This food rivals that of Sol Agave and Red Iguana. The interior is really cool too. Dimmed lighting, dark brown wooden floors that give it a sophisticated air, ropes and wood crates and a custom-designed counter that definitely takes you oceanside. We were some of the first customers to arrive on a Saturday and our food took a while to make (30-45 minutes). But the flavors, fresh ingredients and happy service that made us feel like family, all made it worth the wait.

Umm Snapper is the best restaurant in south Utah county. I would put the two entrees we got above…read moreSol Agave level. We got the Tacos de Pescado (fish tacos) and Enchiladas Suizas w/ Chicken. A+ on the tacos. A++ on the enchiladas. It's a level up from other restaurants in the area. It is slightly more expensive ($15-20 entrees). Worth it. Fresh, made from scratch. Excellent guacamole and salsas. Amazing sauce on the enchiladas. The inside of the restaurant is designed really cool. It has cool brick, lanterns, painted areas. Awesome Mexican vibe, nice plates etc. It's a higher end feel. Good place for a date night but still has families in there. Our server was great, other people kept checking with us and they were very nice and pleasant. The manger (owner?) came by and I talked to her for a few minutes and told her how good our food was. She was telling me about how every single thing is made from scratch. It really was good. I was pretty surprised that this place has been just sitting there on Main Street in Payson. We're gonna head back and take our kids and try more stuff.

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Tacos de camarón

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Steak Fajitas

Mi Rancherito Mexican Restaurant

3.3(60 reviews)

0.1 mi

food is always good especially their salsa. never had a problem with food or staff. they seat you…read morequickly and food comes out at a normal time. I go here often! Hidden Payson Gem!

My chili reyenos were fridgerator cold including my enchiladas including chili peppers with cheese…read moreand my in laws adult children food! Portions small when paying a lot of money for high processed cold food that is NOT edible! Other customers complaint to telling each other. Not recommended go elsewhere!

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Beef enchilada with refried beans and rice

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Don Chuy's Taco Shop

3.7(92 reviews)

1.3 mi

Don Chuy's Taco Shop was really good. However, the serving sizes are beyond big. Order…read moreappropriately. The prices on the food is really good. I got the Carne Asada fries and loved them. I would say it's a serving size for two or more though. Next time I'm there I'll definitely do some street tacos instead.

I'm not sure what's going on with the last couple orders but they have been really not great or…read moreeven half way decent. Last night I ordered a bacon breakfast burrito with sausage, which ultimately comes with bacon, sausage, eggs, potato, and cheese. The cheese was not even melted. There was hardly any bacon and no sausage as well as no potato. It looked like a Panini breakfast thing. On top of that it wasn't even wrapped up like it normally is and it was just thrown in the container with pinto beans which I did not order. I ordered refried as well as the rice. So my burrito got soggy from the salty pinto bean juice which ultimately did not help. The two street tacos I ordered were very salty, over seasoned. The only good thing about the order was the Tres leches cake, which was actually made by a bakery, so that made a lot of sense. I'm really unhappy with the order that I placed because I come here often and I really like it here but after the past couple experiences, I won't be returning.

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Los 4 Amigos

3.0(33 reviews)

0.7 mi

Love coming here for a quick lunch. One of our favorite spots to stop as they have great lunch…read morespecials for a good price and plenty of food. The service is always pretty quick for lunch but we haven't stopped in on a dinner night to gauge the speediness of that. Also has always been clean. We never notice tables being dirty for a long duration and we are always sat in a clean section. We will continue to keep this out go to lunch spot, and make sure to ask for their "special sauces".

I have nothing against the people who run this place, and I'd love to even be the first 3-star…read morereview, but unfortunately the food just kinda sucked. The service was friendly, if a tad slow. I ordered rice & beans with my burrito, which never came (the waitress asked if everything looked right and I didn't notice, when she came back after we'd already finished our burritos she kindly removed the rice & beans from the check.) Again, I don't really want to knock the service or the general clean environment. But dude, this was some flavorless food. I ordered a carne asada burrito and unfortunately asked for it not to be smothered. It was a tortilla, not wrapped, just rolled and filled with the meat and that's it. So basically I ordered a non-smothered carne asada burrito not knowing it was basically a barebones carne asada enchilada without the sauce. My wife's bean burrito was a similar situation; the rice and beans she had on the side weren't flavorful, and the rice was kinda crunchy/underdone. The salsa was fine, even if the amount of (somewhat stale) complimentary chips was small. It wasn't super busy, it was clean, and everyone in there was nice. It wasn't very expensive either. Too bad about the food, though.

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Los 2 Potrillos

4.4(112 reviews)

6.1 mi

They charge $3 for extra chips and salsa. The food was tasty. The vibe was colorful and fun.read more

We love the food at this place. Never been disappointed. The service might be a little spotty, but…read morethey are super nice. Also it's super fun to see the unique chairs and decor.

Colorful seating area

Shrimp burrito. Couldn't finish it was so big!

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Comfy seating .

Maracas Mexican Grill

4.1(80 reviews)

5.3 mi

Okay - I've never dined in, only done take out. And I always get the same thing, the shrimp tacos,…read morebecause I LOVE THEM. They are truly fantastic. I've also gotten my kids a couple of the kid menu items, and they love the bean burrito. I have to say...it's really good. I eat what they can't finish (it's a solid burrito for a kid), and there's some sort of magic to them. This is my fav place to get food when I've got the Mexican craving! (Especially tacos. I want more tacos. Maybe I'll call right now.)

Just average however I think this is the only restaurant in Santaquin that sells beer so they have…read morethat going.

Flat container, ripped paper large bag chips.

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Blackberry margarita

Street Tacos Tarricaso

4.6(14 reviews)

1.4 mi

Went here for the first time and tried a variety of tacos including carne asada, al pastor,…read morechorizo, and cabeza. Overall, the tacos were good and nice flavors. The carne asada tacos were tasty, but could use a little more seasoning to really stand out. The al pastor taco had good flavor, though it was missing that caramelized texture and sweetness you usually get from meat cooked on a spit. The cabeza taco was probably the highlight -- tender, flavorful, and the salsa verde tied everything together perfectly. The chorizo tacos had a really nice flavor as well, but were just a tad dry. It is a food truck so don't expect the restaurant atmosphere. The ladies behind working there are nice and they had fun talking Spanish with this gringo. lol I only tried the street tacos. Being from San Diego, Ca that is how you know if you have good Mexican food by starting with the tacos. I will go back again and try the rest of the menu. Definitely worth trying if you want a good variety of street tacos, especially the cabeza.

We love this little place in Payson. We've only had this a few times but it has never disappointed…read more The food is very delicious and always has good flavor. The sauces are so good too. The service is quick and friendly too. Only downside is the outdoor seating is not always ideal especially in the winter months. I do hope they get a real brick and mortar shop one day.

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La Conchita

4.6(15 reviews)

5.5 mi

Love this place I eat her everyday while I'm working in this town. Good variety and great flavor.read more

First time going tonight. It was great! This is a very small restaurant. Owner and wife working…read morebehind the counter. LOVE THAT! The beans were great! Portions were generous. Salsa is spicy. Friendly atmosphere. Makes me super happy to not have cheese smothering every inch of my plate. Muy authentico! I'll be back!

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Brooke M.

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3

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9 years ago

This is my favorite restaurant in town! I know that others have mentioned the pineapple, and they're right. I probably get one every week. Beyond the great food is the great staff. I love it there. Aaron is my favorite server. I don't recall the owner's or the cook's names, but they are awesome. I'm always received with the friendliest greetings; definitely feel like they know me and care :) read more

Brant L.

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11

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9 years ago

You can't really go wrong with mexican. The trouble is, once you've had great mexican, It's hard to go completely right. This place is kind of so-so in my opinion. If you're looking for a change of pace in your mexican selection, go ahead and give this place a try. read more

Brendan H.

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5

6

10 years ago

Wow, we went by for lunch and the fajita last in a pineapple was no joke. It was awesome. Highly recommend this for anyone going here. My friends with me thought the burritos and chimichangas were also great. We will for sure be coming by again soon! read more

Fred J.

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3

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9 years ago

Great family restaurant with very good food. I Highly recommend this place. We go about once a month for dinner and have never been disappointed in the food or the service. The fajitas in a pineapple are great too. Always have some to take home. read more

Megan B.

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1

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9 years ago

Delicious, authentic food! Used them to cater a large lunch meeting and they were great to work with. Very generous portions. I'm not often in Payson, but next time I am I'll definitely be making a stop here. read more

Terry P.

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2

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9 years ago

Good food and prices! I stopped in here while on break from driving. Wish my roadtrip would take me back here so I could get more food hahaha. Service was good and left me wishing I could eat more. read more

Nicholas J.

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6 years ago

The best Mexican food I have ever had. Not only is the staff friendly and inviting, they cook great food. Like literally the best. We had the pineapple thing. So yum. read more

Taylor J.

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3

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10 years ago

We love this place! The service, atmosphere, and food are all amazing! You can't go wrong with anything you order. We will always come back to this amazing place! read more

Mark D.

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6

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9 years ago

Went here for dinner with my wife and I had the pineapple steak and shrimp fajitas. They were amazing! Service was friendly. Food was excellent!!! read more

Hannah F.

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6

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9 years ago

Their pineapple thing is so good!! Holy moly! I would definitely come back. Thank you for the great service and delicious food.

Sue B.

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1

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11 years ago

Excellent service and awesome food! Chili Relleno was the best I've found in Utah. Will definitely go back often.

Nissa W.

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2

9 years ago

Definitely 5 stars!!!!! I love the pineapple fajitas. The employees are very helpful and friendly. :)

Warner H.

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3

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10 years ago

This place is awesome! Great authentic food.. I highly recommend the pineapple meal.. It is awesome..

Shauna P.

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9

3

5 years ago

We always enjoy our food here. Time it right to miss the busy waits on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Brian A.

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8

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2 years ago

Food is always great and we love the pineapple meal service is good and price is fair

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