We ate there last night and the food was good but the bartenders and drinks were great! We sat at the bar and watched them while they were rocked by a Saturday night crowd. They were awesome. Luke and Brooke were amazing and not flustered by the rush as the drink orders kept coming. We watched them give the same amount of attention to every drink and garnish; each one looked perfect when it left the bar. My wife had a Rosa 75, on the menu, it had a Mexican gin in it that was phenomenal. No big juniper taste, bright tasting and beautiful. She also had a custom creation of Luke's called a "Sassy Marg" that used Ancho Reyes Verde liqueur. It gave the drink just the right amount of spice. I had a classic margarita and then a. Pina Colada that was dangerously tasty. If you ever go here0 make sure to visit Luke and Brooke at the bar. Well worth it! read more

Went to the website and it appears you MUST make a reservation. I clicked on the day I wanted and there were only 3 time slots! Wow, this place must be amazing since it's a Tuesday! Decided to give them a call to see if there were any tables, just in case. To my surprise there was! I got so excited. I arrived at my reservation time of 615 and was promptly seated... in a near empty restaurant. Why the need for reservations? Anyway... after placing our quickly order (since we had studied the menu at home)... finally AN HOUR LATER our food arrived. The server apologized and said we got stuck behind a large party. Now, I'm no scientist, but wouldn't you assume if the restaurant required reservations and their system was showing a fully booked house, including a large party, wouldn't you bring on maybe just one more chef? Anyway... the food was great. Service, not so much! read more

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Overpriced, slow service, average food, no chips & salsa provided. Overall very poor experience. Won't be coming back

Mouthwatering Mexican food served to you from scratch, no heat lamps or pre-prepared meals in a cooler. The menu is derived of imported Mexican or local ingredients whenever possible and it shows. A particular shout out to the shrimp fajitas with just-cooked tortillas! Fantastic bar too. The service was beyond impressive. The food gods honored us with Colin, who provided solutions for all of our pickiness and questions, and whipped up a mean chorizo- and beer-based queso tableside. His suggestions for drink roulette with our libations helped us get two original drinks that had us discussing them on our way back to Salt Lake after the meal. This place is an escalation of Mexican food and as a result, you'll get an enhanced experience as well as food quality. It's a great place to take a date or out-of-town visitor and not have to worry about loss of social capital through inconsistency, poor flavor or meh ambiance. read more

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I keep telling myself that I am never going back. Well tonight was the final straw. We will never go back. I ordered the beef enchiladas and my wife ordered the shrimp fajitas both dishes were terrible. My beef was chicken snd her fajitas were served on a cold plate. See photos. We told our server and she said oh well. Can you believe it. If you are considering this establishment. All I can say is DON'T. Poor service and terrible food. I am sure with their don't care attitude, they never read their reviews. Never been to a Mexican restaurant that charges $4.50 for chips and salsa read more

Sonora Grill - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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Had a small business lunch here. Food was a great price and the salsa (which is how I judge Mexican restaurants) was homemade and delicious. Service was very good and ensured we had everything we needed plus kept on schedule. I will be back in a few weeks. read more

I stumbled upon this restaurant and ordered the steak and corn salad. The salad was seriously one of the best I've ever had-very fresh greens, steak grilled to perfection, flavorful roasted corn and beans, topped with cojita cheese. I could seriously eat this every week. In addition to the delicious food, the price was very reasonable, and Kaden, my server, was friendly and attentive! Highly recommended!!!! I'll be back! read more

Service very good Food not very good. Was too spicy and their salsa tasted weird to me. Loud environment Will not return read more

WOW. This place is so cozy and hit the Mexican vibes spot on! The service was nice, nothing over the top but the food!!! Excellent. Legitimate Mexican flavors! The rice was perfect in flavor and texture. I got flautas, they come only in shredded chicken, they were absolutely delicious. My husband got the burrito and it had two diff salsas on each side, red on one half and green on the other. Amazing. We also got esquites for out appetizer, great taste. When we arrived it was a 25 minute wait on a Friday 330pm. I suggest making reservations ahead of time. It wasn't too bad, we took a stroll around all the shops while we waited. It's no wonder it's busy, the food is soooo good! read more

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Came here for a work Christmas party. There were about 28 of us so they had us in a little room that could be closed off. It was also a preselected menu so we didn't get to choose from the entire menu. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. I got the chile verde. It was amazing. The pork was very moist and tender. The verde sauce was absolutely deliscious! Other dishes people got were the classic burrito, the carnitas nortenas and the arroz con pollo. The burrito was huge but everyone said it was awesome. My husband tries the carnitas and he said it was really good, he enjoyed the chimole sauce and the pickled onions that accompanied the dish. Those who got the arroz con pollo also said it was really good! It has been a while since i have been here so i cannot wait to come back and try some other things on their menu. We had two waiters that made sure everyone had drinks refilled as needed and they did so great waiting on 28 of us all at once! read more

The food wasn't terrible but wasn't great either. The only tacos they offer are fish tacos. And the salsa was actually gross, too much liquid smoke. Reasonably priced and wasn't too busy during lunch hour. read more

Came for a work lunch, it's been 50 minutes and I've gotten water and chips. We were required to pre-order so they've had our orders weeks in advance. Food here is meh at best anyway. read more

Sonora Grill - Nothing to eat - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Used to be fabulous...now, a lot of their staff is generally unfriendly except for the manager who is fantastic. Allow random solicitors to come in and bother customers. Maybe, keep an eye out for this... The ladies room smells awful always. Maybe a big thing they are facing there with plumbing. Their food is fantastic! Hopefully, they do not allow a good thing to go downhill. I do love their food, their business ethics overall. Everyone has an off day...feeling some positive changes might be on the horizon. But their food and drinks far surpass a lot of places...so... read more

I came to Ogden from out of town for a work trip. I was here for four nights. Sonora grill was by far the best meals I had in the city. I coming from California I was more than pleasantly surprised at how great the food was. The carnitas are absolutely stellar, but everything I had was great. I sat at the bar both times and the staff were phenomenal, super friendly etc. Luke, Bailey, Collin etc. All fantastic. Anyone who's staying at the hotels nearby... I hope you see this and stop by for dinner while you're in town. 13 out of 10, strongly recommend. read more

The Sonora grill is very inviting with wood beams and exposed ceiling. I went for lunch and it was pretty quiet. I got the carne asada plate. I get the flank / skirt steak is a chewier cut of meat but man was it tough to chew. There were quite a few pieces I had to unfortunately spit out. The guacamole was brown on top and the steak was cold and lacked flavor. The rice had good flavor. The waiter was attentive and friendly. Good atmosphere. Nice waitstaff but the food was not that good. It definitely looked better than it tasted. A bit disappointing. And you have to pay for chips and salsa which IMO is a crime lol read more

Sonora Grill - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

I was in the area for Meeple Treks this weekend and they were across the street. If you can't find street parking then there is a free parking garage one block west that I would use. We arrived around 3pm on a Friday and there was a short wait. They were really good and communicative about our gift card use and the menu options. I got the chimichanga and it was probably the fanciest chimichanga I will ever have. Pricey but excellent ingredients and plating. If you are sensitive to spicy food, watch out- the food is spicy by default here. One of my dining companions said that the salad could have used more lettuce. My mock mojito was perfect. The atmosphere was classy. It would make a great date night spot. The food came out quickly and we were well taken care of the whole visit. Highly recommended! read more

We a surprise birthday party for our son, with over 40 people in attendance. The came out very fast for a group that large and was delicious. Drinks were great and service excellent. An overall great experience and I'm glad we picked Sonora Grill. read more

This was a nice surprise. We were looking for a place to eat in Ogden because we had an appointment up here, so we just looked for restaurants in the area. This one was one of the first to come up. And they have a pretty big selection of vegan items, which was awesome for my friend. The staff were very friendly! The food was delicious! And it is located in a really nice neighborhood! A lot of restaurants and stores close by. Even a movies theater. We are planning on a return visit next time we are in town. read more

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Margarita was the best one I've had in a long time. I tried the Fresca and it really was so fresh. Also got the tortilla salad which was OK - got soggy fast. My boyfriend loved the chimichanga and said it was the best he's had. The shell was so crispy. Overall very good and a pleasant surprise! read more

Sonora Grill - Fresca Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Beautiful decor perfect for any occasion big or small. Many tasty vegan options; love the enchiladas! Lots of creative cocktails. Has gotten popular over the last few years so I definitely recommend making a reservation for weekend evenings. They seem to be cutting back in recent years though as they no longer offer chips and salsa for free. Fajitas only come with 2 small tortillas (though the waitress was happy to fetch 2 at time). No rice or beans came with either entree as is standard in most places. read more

I was up in Ogden about a month ago for work and we decided on this restaurant for lunch. We were able to get in very quickly which was great! As you enter the establishment, the interior is warm and welcoming, but seems a little confused. It feels like they're trying to achieve a modern Mexican influenced upscale restaurant, but there are some industrial elements that seem a bit out of place (especially considering that the ceiling is comprised of completely exposed ductwork). The service was okay! Because of the time of day it was when we went, it was relatively busy so we didn't get the most genuinely interested or engaged interactions with our server, but she was fairly speedy! Regarding the food, I wouldn't suggest what I got if you're looking for authenticity. I ordered the Shrimp Chile Relleno and while a Chile relleno is consistently a favorite dish I enjoy ordering at Mexican restaurants, this was like the distant cousin of a Chile relleno. When I looked up other photos from reviews that had a chile relleno, I very quickly learned that the shrimp chile relleno does not appear to be battered in the same way. The batter around the chile had a flakier texture and crumbled off very easily. Also, the cheese inside was very surprising - it lacked any cheese pull abilities! In fact, it quite possibly seemed to be a cream cheese consistency within which was somewhat off-putting texturally. Overall, the flavor was okay; I would definitely consider it a miss as far as giving you the same flavors as a normal Chile relleno would, and I don't think this was due to any of the flavor influence from the shrimp. Considering the whole experience, it sufficed for a quick work lunch, but pivoted from delivering authenticity with the meal. read more

Sonora Grill - Shrimp Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Pretty eh to me. My husband got the taquitos and loved them. I got the enchiladas and didn't take more than a bite, not a fan at all of the flavors. I also don't love that they charge you for chips salsa, unfortunately I don't think they can claim to be high end enough to not include it. Service was fine but nothing special. read more

Unless you like tasteless food, don't waste your time and money. Service was the only good thing they offer

Great place. Definitely recommended for small parties. Service was amazing, customizations available read more

Sonora Grill - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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We love the Sonora Grill! Always great service and outstanding Mexican food! We especially like the Queso Fundido for an appetizer.

Outstanding service at Sonora Grill "Nick" thank you for your service today.. My drink was absolutely delicious read more

Sonora Grill - Cantarito - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

This was the best tomatillo salsa I've ever had! The red salsa had this exquisite Smokey flavor I couldn't put my finger on. I personally had the burrito and it was amazing! Just perfect and HUGE!!! The chicken was all the way through not skimpy at the end like some places do. JJ our server was super nice and knowledgeable. Decor was very modern with lots of space. Very close to the ballpark and Historic 25th street. I would eat here again and again and again. Too bad I'm just passing through from Houston. read more

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The food was great. I loved the tropical twist on the rice--it really sets the place apart from other Mexican dining. I asked for several changes to my chimichanga, and the server was very gracious. read more

Sonora Grill - Sweet pork chimichanga (with green sauce) - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Food is so freaking good!! Service is always great. They never leave my soda empty. I love the green salsa!

Love their food! They also have a skinny margarita not on the menu! The wait staff are always kind read more

This place was really good, avocado tostada was delicious and so were the rice and beans. Only giving it 4 stars because the salsa could use some work, we were not impressed with any of the 3 options. Wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. read more

Sonora Grill - Black Bean Avocado Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Ogden, Utah

I have been here many times over the years and remember being excited when it opened. Any time I am in Ogden we try to stop by and at least grab some of the chips and salsa. We went again yesterday for a double date and we all enjoyed our meals. The service was excellent and quick. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Table side guacamole, chips and salsa, were delicious as usual. My husband got the carne asad plate, I got the arroz con pollo and our friends got the enchiladas. Rice, beans, it all was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Atmosphere was great. Server was great. And that's about it. Food was horrible, I won't be back. Everyone in my party swears it use to be better but I ate three bites and paid. Not even worth taking home. Cochinita pibil was what I ordered for those interested in knowing. Also the chips and they were stale. Nope and nope. read more

Our server was bubbly, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious- chile verde burrito , chicken fajitas , margarita and a cheesecake slice for dessert. Very reasonable prices and we will go back! read more

Waiter didn't let me modify my order, messed up my food twice, and the waiter disappeared every time I needed to send my food back.

The food is so good and they have options for everyone! Vegans, vegetarians, and all! The atmosphere is very nice and relaxing but also inviting and fun...a good balance. The prices are a bit in the high side but nothing crazy. The service was probably the best part. Our server was very attentive and helpful. I highly recommend and we will definitely be back! read more

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I have really enjoyed this restaurant in the past. But I am seeing some disturbing changes. I was in the restaurant for Valentine's dinner on 02/14/2025. My date and I ordered the rib eye Valentine's special with the adobo grilled shrimp. The steak was good when the food finally arrived but sat on a french fries bed! The server was supposedly on a break, but our shrimp didn't show up. When the shrimp showed up - they were so salty that my date and I could only eat one. The last time I visited Sonora, I wanted to buy the coconut flan but was told they didn't have any. All in all, I have always been pleased with Sonora Grill - but the quality of food needs to be drastically improved. read more

I arrived less than an hour before closing on a Mon night. My server was amazing, the margaritas tasty, and the carnitas perfectly cooked ... I'll definitely be back!! read more

Food is decent, but I have a real issue with Mexican food places that charge for chips and salsa. Maybe this is not cool for me to give it a bad review for this but the food is not that great, it's decent but not incredible and there are literally 100 different Mexican food restaurants from Ogden to Provo that give free chips and salsa so I guess it's just kind of principle. . They think they're too good to give free chips and salsa. To be honest, I would prefer they added a dollar to every item on the menu and pay a little bit more and then just include the chips and salsa for free. But that is just me I may or may not go back. Probably won't go out of my way unless I happen to be in the area. read more

Food is good but now they charge for chips and salsa. Even crappy Mexican places include this with your meal. Sonora Grill is not good enough to pull this kind of garbage. Shame! read more