La Veracruzana

The food was SO good and it wasn't just small town good it was really yummy. The carne asada…read moreburrito with the green chile sauce was amazing and the horchata was homemade. So good and will highly recommend!

I first stumbled across Tacos La Pasadita in the summer of 2021 while traveling with my sons. We…read morewere passing through the unfamiliar little town of Green River on our way to Arches National Park, looking for a meal, and decided to give this place a shot. It turned out to be one of those pleasant surprises you find on a road trip. Fast forward five years. I'm pulling into Green River again, this time on a trip with my dad and brother, when I spotted La Pasadita and immediately recognized it. I had completely forgotten about this hidden gem in this sleepy little town, but the second I saw it, I knew where we were eating. I'm happy to say the food was every bit as good--if not better--than I remembered. My dad and brother both went with burritos, and I had the chicken enchiladas. Everything was fantastic. And don't skip the Jamaica ! Absolutely delicious. One word of advice: don't let appearances throw you off. A food truck sitting in the parking lot of what looks like an old Shell gas station might make you second-guess your choice. Don't. Pull in, order some food, and enjoy it. Places like this are exactly why you shouldn't judge a restaurant by the building. Five stars without hesitation. If Yelp let me give La Pasadita more, I would. And apparently, if I find myself back in Green River another five years from now, I already know where I'm eating.

Al Pastor tacos

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El Tapatio

4.4(269 reviews)

44.2 mi

Starting with the standard complimentary chips and salsa BUT they also provide the most delicious…read morelittle sampling of a cabbage/lettuce salad with pickled onions and jalapeño pepper. Topped off with an amazing, refreshing citrus dressing (lemon, orange,pineapple juices..yes, I asked about it). All went perfectly with a very large margarita. Food was great! Fish taco was light and delicious. Companion's combo plate had a tasty enchilada, chili relleno and taco. And of course the flan!

Had a great time here. We ate our hearts out and ordered so much it barely could fit on the table…read more The service was great and checked up frequently which made for a smooth night. Margaritas were super tasty and the meals were delicious, even when we ate them as our leftovers the next day!

Dining Room

Grilled chicken salad

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Interior

Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop

4.1(528 reviews)

44.4 mi

On a recent trip to Moab we ate Gilibertos 4 times in 2.5 days. It's that good, that fast, and that…read moreaffordable. We also had El Tapatio for lunch one day, which was fine, but nothing compared to Gilibertos. Do yourself a favor and get the Carnitas burrito and a side of refried beans! The breakfast burrito with beans/egg/cheese/potato or the chorizo breakfast burrito are also excellent!

The food is fantastic and the service was great. The restaurant its self is a little small for as…read moremany people come here. But over all the food is authentic.

Elote

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Outdoor seating next to major road leading to Arches National Park

La Dueña Mexican Kitchen

4.5(65 reviews)

44.7 mi

The food coming out of this food truck is amazing! I gave this place a shot due to the ratings and…read morepictures and it beat my expectations. All of the ingredients were fresh and organic which provided a very clean taste. - The quesabirria wasn't greasy, but had a hearty beef flavor with a great, crispy shell. - The sopa, was like the best Mexican pizza you've ever had. Also, the lady working in the truck explained how to eat the sopa since I had never tried one before. She said to eat it like a burger and that worked well since the thick tortilla base was stable enough to handle it. - The mashed potato tacos were very unexpected and are something I'll crave. Aside from the food, the outdoor seating area was spacious and had a backyard patio feel.

We really wanted to like this spot! We had been in Utah for several days at this point and had been…read moreseverely disappointed by the food. We thought surely a hole-in-the-wall Mexican food truck would deliver the punch of flavor we had been missing. It wasn't bad, but it was a bit underwhelming. We were hungry after hiking so we ordered a bunch of things off the menu, including the birria, huaraches, sopes, and a quesadilla. The huaraches were interesting and unique, we had never had that before, but the flavor of everything left something to be desired. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was very welcoming in the little patio area outside the food truck. This was better than standard typical Mexican restaurant food, but we just wanted a little more from them. Definitely check them out if you're wanting Mexican food though!

Bean cup $4.25 + rice cup $4.25. For $.50 more I could have had two more tacos.

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Quesa birria taco and Huarache

Tey’s Home Made Mexican Food

4.9(29 reviews)

44.4 mi

We really loved this food truck. We ordered a birria plate, chicken plate, chips and salsa and two…read moresoft drinks and spent just over $45 which seemed pretty reasonable compared to other Mexican food options in the area. The food was all extremely fresh and tasty. And they have a ton of options, so there's definitely something for everyone!

OH.MY.GOODNESS! This is a gem of a find! The chicken salad was delicious. It comes with ranch…read moredressing. The chicken is seasoned and has a little spice to it. Almost did not need the ranch dressing. However, if you are sensitive to spice it will offset the heat some. The birria tacos were a win as well! The pork is cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce is excellent. We will eat here again if we can make it back.

Fresh Horchata and Jamaica water

QUESABIRRIAS

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Carrot juice

Jilbertos Mexican Food

3.9(79 reviews)

47.9 mi

This is an unassuming place. We bypassed several times without noticing it. But we decided to give…read moreit a try this time, since few were open on Sunday. The food was great and it was very fast to get our food. People were courteous. While this is not the cleanest or the most well organized restaurant, it gets things done properly. Food tastes good. The size is large. The restaurant hour is usually long. All in all, satisfied. Google map did give me incorrect direction.

Had a carne asada burrito. It was huge! Lots of onions almost too many. Also the guacamole is…read morestill really thin. I wouldn't even call it guacamole. The steak itself was fine, good flavor. The burrito also super greasy/ juicy. The bottom third just disintegrated so I tossed it. Salsa bar only had red and green options. Service was friendly.

A great place to eat, like nice big torta of carnitas people very friendly.

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Miguel's Baja Grill

3.9(603 reviews)

44.0 mi

I hesitate to review Miguel's because it feels a bit like my "secret spot" but I cannot rave enough…read moreabout the service and the food here. I have eaten here with my friend the last couple trips to Moab and it has been just perfect each time! The service is fast and very friendly. The skinny margaritas are terrific, no sugary mix and not an overwhelming amount of lime juice. My food was spot on too. We sat outside which is under cover and shaded but you can still see the street and sidewalk. Kinda feels like a sidewalk cafe there. They also have seating inside. This is a great spot a little off the beaten path on Main Street and a great finish to a big day mountain biking in the desert. Big kudos to the wait staff! They seem to work as a team which really improves the customer experience over other places that don't practice this method of service.

Ordered the pineapple margarita special and it tasted like watered down juice. Let the waiter know…read morethat I didn't like it but I tried my husbands house margarita and that one was better so I wanted to switch it out. He said "ooo but you'll still have to pay for that" Yikes not great service to start Got the mole enchiladas and didn't like the breading on it, was gross. Save your money folks! Go somewhere that appreciates customers coming in

Seating

Spicy Shrimp Fajitas

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Tacos El Gordo

4.5(180 reviews)

44.0 mi

Always a great meal. We had the asada tacos and the carnitas. Everything was perfectly seasoned and…read morenicely filled. Missed the chilI relleno burritos this time. Owner is great and takes his time with you. Recommend vender

Tacos El Gordo is part of the Moab Food Truck Park, which has a fun, casual atmosphere with…read moremultiple options in one place. One thing I loved about this spot was the misters set up around the seating area--they made a huge difference and kept us cool on a very hot day. We ordered six street tacos: two shrimp, two asada, one adobada, and one barbacoa, which came to about $27. The food was served quickly, and overall the tacos had a nice spice level and good flavor. They were a bit on the salty side, but still enjoyable. One thing I found unusual was that they didn't double up the tortillas like many taco places do, which made them slightly more fragile. It's a convenient, tasty, and casual stop if you're in Moab and want a quick meal outdoors with a relaxed vibe.

Quesadilla

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Moab Food Truck Park entrance!

Quesadilla Mobilla

4.7(566 reviews)

44.0 mi

We were on vacation in Moab and heard great things about Quesadilla Mobilla, it lived up to the…read morehype. Everything we ordered was delicious and honestly, if we had more time in town, we would have gone back a second time. I had the Sweet and Spicy Vegetarian quesadilla and it was amazing. It was packed with spinach, spicy roasted sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, black beans, and green chile all melted together with cheese. My husband ordered the Enchanted Chicken which had green chile and beans with a great southwestern flavor. My son kept it simple with the regular cheese quesadilla and my daughter loved the Dirtbag with cheese and refried beans. Everyone at the table was happy. If you're visiting Moab, don't miss this food truck. It's definitely worth the stop.

04/20/26 We got the…read moreenchanted chicken quesadilla and it was pretty good. It did not quite meet my expectations, but we still enjoyed it. It looked nice and crisp on the outside, but the inside ingredients did not impress me as much as I was expecting after reading the reviews. We shared one quesadilla and were still hungry after, but opted to get something somewhere else instead of getting an additional quesadilla.

Enchanted Chicken

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Enchanted chicken

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Carol P.

8 years ago

I would recommend this restaurant. I had the beef enchilada and chili reijano plate. It was yummy especially the enchilada.

Regan B.

5 years ago

Would highly recommend if passing through. Worth the food and stop. Food was made fresh and worth it. Nice big portions.

Gregory W.

7 years ago

Great food! Very nice portions for the price. Definitely a must when we come back to Green River!!!!!

Epi C.

16 years ago

Great authentic Mexican food. Also has great pricing!

La Veracruzana - mexican - Updated October 2026

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