Incredible food and service! We were looking for a birthday dinner walking from the Zion campground, and chose Whiptail on a whim. Boy, were we blown away by the flavors, generous portions, and friendly and quick service! The prices are very fair for the quality of the food. The asada tacos were loaded with meat, and the flavor (spicy style) was complex and a perfect amount of heat. The guac and chips were fresh and excellent. Our server Sammy was attentive, kind, and awesome and recommended the perfect birthday treat of the dulce de leche *chefs kiss* Thanks Whiptail for an awesome last dinner in Springdale/Zion! read more

Whiptail Grill - Carne Tacos (Asada or Chicken) Asada, fire style - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Best food in Zion. We went two nights in a row and would've gone one more time if we weren't leaving back home:). Delicious food, amazing service and wonderful scenery all around. Highly recommend. read more

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A short walk from our campsite at Zion Canyon RV Campground. Friendly staff and quick service. Comfortable patio seating and I really enjoyed the carne asada burrito. read more

This restaurant is okay. I ordered the Gouda burger and my wife got the Goat Cheese Chile Relleno. My $18 burger was bland with a dry patty and the bread was hard and over toasted. My wife said her relleno was alright. She did love the strawberry margarita though. They also have a nice patio with great views and the staff are friendly. I would come here more for the drinks and apps than for the food. read more

This is definitely one of the better restaurants in the area! We had a big group and we're starving after hiking Zion all day. The service was great and the employees honestly looked like they enjoyed being there. We enjoyed the queso, guac, and salsa to start- really good! Drinks came out quickly as well. We sampled several entrees but the favorites were the shrimp tacos, Chile relleno, chicken enchiladas, and spaghetti squash enchiladas. We left with big smiles and full bellies. read more

Wowowow. Queso - BANG. burger- BANG. bbq sauce- BANG. service- BAAANNNGGG. I'm short on words because I just finished a wild hike but even if I wasn't super hungry, this place would still hit all the spots. My bb got the shrimp tacos and destroyed them. I got the bacon Gouda burger with their bbq sauce that was to die for. Love this little spot literally right outside the Zion gates, super impressed! read more

Whiptail Grill - BBQ Bacon Gouda Burger - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Alex was the best server. We have been in Utah for over a week and ate out every night and he was the best server we've had. He truly went above and beyond to help us have the best night. The food was amazing and came out quickly, a perfect day after Angels Landing! I would go here every night! read more

Best food in town, vegan options, every menu item nicely prepared, great service, well-spaced outdoor tables, great music, artwork, and incredible views. We eat here everytime we visit Zion, and since covid, we have visited three times! Service was prompt and couteous every visit. This time I branched out to a beyond burger with green chiles and it was perfect. Still love their squash and chile relleno dishes. My husband had a Sir Veza beer which he said went great with his carne asada tacos. read more

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We were sat quickly, but then never served. We waited for 10 minutes with no server contact. A server was at the table next to us for quite some time. Then went to another table one over. We thought she would surely come to us next. She did not. So we left. We are very disappointed in this experience. read more

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. My boyfriend and I are extremely disappointed in this food establishment. We were camping in Zion National Park and had an extremely long day after visiting Bryce Canyon. We decided to order food to-go because we were too exhausted to cook dinner for the night. Online it says they close at 9pm and we got there at 8:25pm. That is another reason why we wanted to order our food to-go because we didn't want to be those people that come into food establishments close to closing time when all of the employees are ready to clean and get off work. There were multiple employees that saw us waiting at the front desk and no one approached us to help for about 7 minutes. There were also a good amount of people sitting down and enjoying their food so the place wasn't empty but it also wasn't busy. A man approaches us who I assume is the restaurant manager and doesn't even allow us to speak. He immediately says "sorry we're closed because the kitchen has to clean everything and it takes a while". He keeps repeating himself over and over without letting me get a word out. I totally understand that restaurants sometimes close early for cleaning as I have worked in the food industry for years. I asked if we were able to do a to-go order. He doesn't even listen to my question and proceeds to say "sorry we're closed and not accepting any orders". I once again ask if we can do a to-go order and he says, "ohhhhh well why didn't you say that? Of course we can do a to-go order for you". I was relieved and thankful because the surrounding restaurants were going to also close soon. Had I known the order I was about to receive AND the ridiculous and outrageous price tag on it, I would have never ordered from Whiptail to begin with. I ordered the Whiptail Burrito and my boyfriend ordered the Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas. For those two things + tip, the total came out to be $57. Oh well, that sucks. Maybe that's expected since it's a restaurant located closely to one of the most popular national parks. We get back to our campsite and I'm actually happy with the size of my burrito, however, my boyfriends Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas looked sad because they were so small. Ironically, the employee recommended that the most on the menu. As I'm eating my burrito, I realize "oh yeah, my order comes with a side of rice and beans"... I was shocked when I realized that the two 4oz sample cups in my container were the rice and beans. I was LAUGHING in disbelief because: 1. The SIDE of rice and beans were in a 4oz sample cup 2. The rice was filled to the top but the beans were filled HALFWAY 3. The beans were practically liquid The enchiladas and the burrito were mid. Definitely NOT worth $22/entree. I don't even write reviews but this establishment was such a joke and others deserve to see this review so they are warned. I cannot speak about the actual dining experience at this establishment because we ordered our food to-go but it is very clear that they don't put as much care or effort into to-go orders. If this is an issue involving the fact that they were somewhat close to closing, I would've been much happier with my experience if they had just rejected serving us. read more

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The food was great. The views were even better. The staff was so friendly. The portions of the food were huge-you could def share most of their meals. We really enjoyed our meal there! read more

Oh man we couldn't wait to sit down. The patio was cool enough for afternoon dining under the fans in October. After a long day of hiking we were in deep need of a cold beer. Ya feel? We started with cold Pacifico and chips queso and guacamole YuMmo! My husband ordered the taco salad and I got the southwest salad with shrimp. The shrimp were perfectly grilled and delicious. I didn't realize the oxymoron at first of ordering shrimp in the middle of the desert but it was a risk that ended up working out ok lol We stayed for a bit to enjoy another beer and headed out. The staff were friendly and very attentive. Price was average considering shrimp in the desert. Too funny. Stop in on your hiking day. Family friends pets all seem welcome. read more

Whiptail Grill - Ice cold brewskie - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Food was off the charts. I've been a few times now and always get something different the service was extremely exceptional and the view is amazing. Good service good view good food good drinks will definitely be back. read more

The food was pretty good but the manager was awful. Verbally aggressive and inhospitable. I feel bad for the waiters. Manager also arrived late to his shift and made the mood sour with his bad attitude. read more

We stopped by after a long day in Zion for beers and an app to celebrate our first day and my birthday. Didn't expect much but we sat outside to take in the views and Alex was our server. Right away, he had so much energy and greeted us with a smile. He was quick to get us drink and food in. It started snowing and we had a drive back to our hotel so he got our food to go and got us out of there with ease. We appreciate the attentiveness he gave us and the great energy. Thank you so so much, Alex! read more

trying Mexican food wherever we travel. Whiptail is one of the finest Mexican restaurants we've enjoyed anywhere Stateside. The cuisine is straightforward and standard fare, quesadillas, tacos, burritos. But the quality of the food is very high, the portions are huge. Above all, the service is outstanding and beyond our expectations. Cesar, our server manages the kitchen but his passion, love and consideration brings him out to the front of the house, he thrives on feedback from his customers. After some twenty years in the restaurant business, he recognizes that the restaurant biz has one objective, satisfying the customer. He is very kind and considerate as he introduced some Asian guests to Mexican cuisine. He was informative and polite, considerate of the language barriers, They communicated to him by flashing pictures on their phone of potential food choices. Cesar was very patient on a busy night! If you're visiting Zion National and Springdale, Whiptail is your best choice for excellent Mexican food and outstanding service! read more

Perfect spot for dinner after your adventures in Zion. We stopped by on a Monday around 7pm and there was a short wait about 30 minutes. We ordered the chili relleno and nachos with sweet pork. Both were delicious and satisfying after a long day. The chili relleno was stuffed with cheese and the sauce was flavorful. The nachos just hit the spot. We also got a spicy jalapeño margarita. As the name suggests, it was spicy! There's both indoor and outdoor seating with decent sized tables. Good for groups or couples! Give it a shot if you are craving Mexican! read more

Whiptail Grill - Spicy jalapeño marg - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Fantastic mexican food. I am not usually a fan. But had the best fish tacos I have ever had. The Flan was exceptional and home made.

After our amazing day in Zion hiking we needed a nice heart dinner. We decided to stop by here on a whim and glad we did! It's a small restaurant with most of the seating outside but some inside. Since we had been out all day we opted to sit inside. We had a nice seat near the window so we could still people watch and see the beautiful Zion scenery. Service here was amazing! The hostess was great and our server was on point. Hubby got the chicken burrito and it was HUGE! And delicious. It came with a side salad and he tried the house dressing which was yummy. I got the chicken tacos which were also delicious. Mine came with rice and beans. The rice must have been from the bottom of the pan because it was kinda crispy. I didn't say anything because I was getting full from just the tacos. I am sure they would have fixed it had I said something. Since it didn't come with any salsa or anything I asked for some sour cream and they brought it out quickly. Overall we both enjoyed our meals and would definitely go back next time we are in Zion. read more

Whiptail Grill - Chicken Tacos (Asada or Chicken) - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Great portions, great food . Our waiter was very gregarious. Big word for a humble but wonderful place. If you go to Zion stop here

Shrimp tacos are gas. The strawberry margarita is also very good and a sweet drink. Super nice waitress and they offer outdoor seating :) read more

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Amazing food, amazing music, and amazing service!! Did I mention how great the food was?!! We're here for 5 days and have really been impressed by the entire city of Springdale and the food options. Whiptail Grill was an amazing gem we found for dinner and we couldn't be happier. We were seated right away, and had the best service we could ask for from Aldo. The food was delicious, presented perfectly, and had a wide selection. I had the shrimp tacos and they weren't skimpy at all- everyone received more than enough food. They even offer sweet tea for us southern folk! Next time I'm in Springdale, we will definitely be back. We can't wait! If you don't eat here, you're definitely missing out. read more

Whiptail Grill - Delicious Shrimp tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Fantastic tasting food. The staff was so warm a greeting. The views were spectacular! We would make the 9 hour drive just to eat here again read more

Excellent food and atmosphere! The portions are huge and all the food was delish! The service was great. Friendly staff.

Home of best Margarita EVER! Get the cucumber Margarita it will not disappoint. Food was great and the service/staff were excellent.

The food here was great, the view was exceptional and the service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Whiptail Grill - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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The menu has Los of choices the salad with chicken was huge, guacamole was very good. Excellent service. Great location patio had great views. read more

Food portions are HUGE!! Sweet pork Tacos were yummy. My husband got the fire tacos and asked for the sauce on the side.. the sauce was pretty spicy.. but good! Highly suggest trying the margaritas(it's not listed on the menu). You can sit outside and the area is misted. I kept asking for things and the server was always nice! FYI they don't take reservations read more

Whiptail Grill - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Excellent upscale Mexican food in a stunning setting beneath towering Zion mountains. Service is very friendly.

If you want to pay over $20 for a plate of black beans , go here ! If you want real good value and great food, avoid this place at all costs .... I ordered a veggie burrito - it was filled with black beans, had to pull it apart to find a small amount of veggies, then the sides were rice and black beans, should have read a plate 3/4 filled with black beans , very little rice. Over 4 $60 for my husband and I to eat here - wrong - over $60 to leave most of the food on our plates and leave ! read more

Good food. Friendly servers. Coconut margarita was fun and tasty with a sweet coconut rim. Peanut butter and chocolate cream brûlée was excellent read more

Absolutely delicious Mexican grill located just outside Zion National Park! The restaurant itself is a converted gas station, with both indoor AND outside seating! The outside seating is covered and once you realize it was an old service station you see that the outside seating is where the pump stations were. Okay, now the food - you have to get chips, salsa, and of course, Guacamole! Freshly prepared, all of it, and perfect starter. I enjoyed and Chipotle Enchilada dish that was perfectly balanced and delicious, I was sad it was over! My wife enjoyed a burger, after killing off all the guac, and said it was amazing. She usually doesn't eat fast, lol. Great place highly recommend it! The service was great too, our server Javier was very attentive. We'll be back next adventure through Zion! read more

Come hungry as the portions are HUGE! The pork tacos were delicious and hefty. Margaritas were great and we were able to try the special that evening. Our waiter was so sweet I wish I remembered his name! The special that night were ribs which my fiancé enjoyed. Overall beautiful spot, definitely sit outside! read more

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My husband and I visited while vacationing in zion...it was really good!! the ribeye was delicious, the carne asada tacos were good as well tye only downside was they were so big haha couldn't finish them. we also ordered chips guacamole & and salsa, both good but needed salt, so we added to taste and all good!! Also tried the coconut & strawberry margaritas, also so good!! The staff was super friendly too our server was Jesus and he was so nice! Definitely a place to try!! read more

Whiptail Grill - ribeye steak - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Great food, we got the chipotle chicken enchiladas and the Chile relleno. Good view of the mountains. Service was phenomenal. A little expensive. Entrees were around ~$22 each read more

This place is so much better than tourists have any right to expect this close to a national park. Fresh, crisp salad greens in early March, plus juicy marinated shrimp? Yes, please. Sweet pork tacos with fried onions on top? Definitely get those, too. The views from the patio are great, too, though that's true of so many places in Springdale. We will come back for sure the next time we are in Zion. read more

Whiptail Grill - Sweet pork tacos with crispy onions. - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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After finishing our hike at the Narrows with a thunderstorm passing thru during our hike.....all we wanted was some good food! The food was great and Gaby is such a sweet lady!!!! read more

I was looking forward to this place given the reviews and my love for Mexican food. What a disappointment. The service was too fast, none of our food was hot. I ordered their famous stuffed chili, which is fried and it wasn't even hot. Not sure how that works. Black beans tasted like straight vinegar. It was one of those places I wished I didn't have to pay for the meal at the end. I would pass, there are other places that look promising. read more

Great Mexican Food with friendly and attentive service. Probably one of the best meals we've had in Zion. We had the nachos(the special), chipotle enchiladas, chips with queso, salsa and guacamole. Some of the family had ribs and burgers, all were very good. Everything tasted homemade. The margaritas were spot on as well. read more

Very good. Fresh, delicious big portions. Sat outside. Left happy and full.Stuffed Avocado Salad and whiptail porker in picture. read more

Whiptail Grill - Whiptail Pineapple Porker Stuffed Avocado Salad - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah