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In 1985 Red Iguana opened on 300 West between 1st & 2nd south. The original restaurant sat only 18 diners but
was an immediate success. After a year of resounding applause & a line of customers down the sidewalk, a fire
destroyed the building. It took some time for Ramon Sr. & Maria Cardenas, the founders of Red Iguana to resettle
into its current location. The much-anticipated grand opening was televised on local news stations, featuring
interviews with grateful, happy customers.
Since then Red Iguana has continued to please its dedicated patrons. Ramon Sr. from San Luis Potosi & the late
Maria from Chihuahua shared a passion for Mexican food. Their dream was to introduce Mexican cuisine they
loved, savored, & appreciated to the Salt Lake Valley.
The Cardenas family has been serving Mexican food in the SL valley since 1965. They started with the Casa Grande,
which operated for 20 years before the Red Iguana opened. Lucy & Ramon Jr, Ramon & Marias children, started at
a very young age to wash glasses, greet & seat customers, cook and assist in what ever way they could. Ramon Jr.
became the face and name of the Red Iguana until his death in 2004. His influence and memory live on.
Today Lucy Cardenas, her husband Bill Coker & their family of 150+ employees, continue offering the legendary
Mexican Cuisine her parents & brother cooked with love & joy. The family recipes can be enjoyed at Red Iguana,
Red Iguana 2, and on a smaller scale, Taste of Red Iguana.
Our customers often ask what region of Mexico our food comes from. Our menu is a collection of award-winning
Cardenas Family recipes that are gastronomically creative interpretations of classical dishes proudly prepared for
generations in regions of Mexico and the Southwestern United States.
For over 50 years, our recipes have withstood the test of time; we use chilies, cinnamon, garlic, cumin, onions,
cilantro, epazote, nuts, dried fruit, and fresh vegetables, just to name a few of the ingredients that go into our food.
Please enjoy.
Serving the Salt Lake Valley all these years has been an honor & we are very grateful to our dedicated patrons.
Thank you,

Agua de horchata (with 1 refill).................................................................................3.10

JARRITOS, HECHO EN MEXICO, A CARBONATED NATURAL FLAVORED DRINK; sangria
seorial (toronja-Grapefruit) (naranja-orange) (pina-pineapple) ...............2.25
VIRGIN MARGARITAS - PEACH, STRAWBERRY, Or MANGO ..............................................3.99
VIRGIN pia colada ..........................................................................................................3.99
Apple Beer Or diet Apple beer 5 - natural, no preservatives, alcohol free...3.00
fresh squeeZed ORANGE JUICE........................................................................................3.99
Tomato juice........................$3.00 SPICY SANGRITA DE LA VIUDA...........................3.00
sparkling mineral water 0r bottled water...........................................................2.10
MILK, Abuelita hot chocolate no refills.............................................................2.20
caffe ibis coffee, or hot tazo tea..............................................................................2.20
Pepsi products 16 oz with refill Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper,
Diet Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, Unsweetened Ice Tea, Sweetened Green Tea..................................2.20

KILLER NACHOS.......................................................................................................................9.99
Generous portion of house fried tortilla chips topped w/ refried beans, pork chile verde, house made pork
chorizo, melted jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, black olives, green onions & jalapeos

VEGETARIAN KILLER NACHOS...................................................................................................8.49

Same delicious ingredients as above without the meat
NACHOS REGULARES.................................................................................................................6.49
House made tortilla chips topped with refried beans and melted cheese, garnished with jalapeos, sour
cream, olives and tomatoes
HOusE MADE FRESH GUACAMOLE WITH TOTOPOS (SERVES 4 or more)...........................................9.99
Avocado blended with tomato, onion, serranos and cilantro
RAJAS DE CHILE POBLANO CON QUESO.........................................................................................8.49
Roasted poblano chile strips with sauteed sliced tomatoes and onions, melted jack cheese, served with
your choice of tortillas
ADD HAND made Pork chorizo ...............................................................................................................1.00
HONGOS AL AJILLO.........................................................................................................................6.99
Mushrooms sauted with garlic, butter, white wine and crushed red chile
ENCURTIDOS...................................................................................................................................9.49
Four pickled jalapeos filled with shrimp and queso fresco, dipped in egg batter, fried and topped with
salsa espaola, served with guacamole
CHILE CON QUESO WiTH TOTOPOS........................................................................................................6.79
Anaheim chile, fresh jalapeos, onions and tomato cooked with two types of cheese
ramon JRs Quesadilla San Francisco*..................................................................................9.99
A 10 flour tortilla filled with carne asada, jack cheese, sliced black olives, pico de gallo, jalapeo,
avocado slices & sour cream, grilled to perfection & accompanied by our spicy house made coleslaw

shrimp quesadilla*.................................................................................................................8.99
Grilled shrimp seasoned with lemon pepper, melted jack cheese, garnished with sour cream
HOUSE QUESADILLAS (garnished with guacamole)
A 10 flour tortilla generously filled with your choice of:
Melted jack cheese....................................................................6.99
Cheese and rajas de chile poblano, onion and tomatoes..............7.79
Cheese and sauteed mushrooms..............................................7.79
Cheese, potato and chorizo......................................................7.79
Cheese and seasoned, shredded chicken...................................8.79
House quesadillas can be made with corn tortillas

MARIA'S FAVORITE SOUP, sopa de queso....................................................................................5.49

Anaheim chiles, diced potatoes, tomatoes, onions and garlic simmered in a light chicken broth
garnished with jack cheese and crema mexicana
KILLER CHICKEN SALAD.................................................................................................7.49
Chopped chicken breast blended with chipotle chiles, pecans, mayonnaise and a hint of mustard.
Served on Artisan mixed greens, avocado slices & house made totopos
RED IGUANA DINNER SALAD............................................................................................6.99
Artisan mixed greens tossed with diced grilled nopales, tomatoes, toasted pipitas, cotija cheese and
your choice of ranch, caesar, or house vinaigrette
Add grilled chicken*......4.49 Add grilled top sirloin tips*......5.49 Add grilled prawns*.......5.49

PAPADZULES.............................................................................9.49
Two corn tortillas filled with sliced boiled egg and pipian, topped with mole verde, a bit of salsa
espaola, finished with melted jack cheese and garnished with sliced pickled red onions
ENMOLADAS...........................................................................9.49
Three corn tortillas folded into triangles and filled with refried beans, topped with mole negro,
sprinkled with a blend of queso fresco and cotija then topped with pickled red onions
ENCHILADAS POTOSINAS (4)...........................................................................9.49
An empanada-style enchilada made of corn masa, filled with queso fresco, green onions and crushed
red chile, grilled, fried, topped with melted jack cheese and sprinkled with green onions and served
with guacamole
GRINGAS (2)*...............................................................................11.99
Tender tips of carne adobada grilled with pineapple, sliced green, red and yellow bell peppers,
tomatoes and onions, folded into a 10 flour tortilla

*WARNING: THOROUGHLY COOKING FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN SUCH AS BEEF, EGGS, FISH, LAMB, PORK, POULTRY, OR
SHELLFISH REDUCES THE RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION

PUNTAS DE FILETE A LA NORTEA*..................................................................................15.99

Top sirloin tips sauted with bacon, jalapeo strips, onions and fresh tomatoes, served atop our almond
mole. Refried beans and tortillas complete this much loved dish
COCHINITA PIBIL.............................................................................13.99
Pork loin rubbed with achiote, vinegar, lime juice, orange juice, paprika and salt, slow roasted, then
shredded and simmered in the roasting juices. Served with black beans, rice of the day and tortillas
POLLO A LA MORELIANa*................................................................................................14.49
Skinless / boneless chicken marinated in white wine & spices, lightly browned then simmered with
tomatoes, onions, chiles serranos, chile guero, potatoes, carrots and zucchini, creating a flavorful stew.
Served with our rice of the day and tortillas
RAMONS FAMOUS FISH TACOS*.......................................................................................14.79
Grilled mahi mahi served in soft corn tortillas topped with our house made spicy coleslaw accompanied
by cucumber salsa, limes, and Spanish rice
Camarones SONORa*...................................................................................................15.99
Seven large tiger prawns sauted in garlic and butter with lemon and a hint of pepper. Served with mexican
white rice, black beans, & tortillas
pescado A LA VERACRUZANA*.......................................................................................14.99
Fresh Fish of the Day dusted with flour, paprika and sesame seeds, pan fried and then simmered in a
flavorful tomato sauce with jalapeo strips, garlic, onions, oregano, capers & green olives. Served with
grilled pineapple and rice of the day
ENCHILADAS A LA LAGO SALADO........................................................................10.49
Marias tribute to Salt Lake City! Two corn tortillas filled with potatoes and chorizo topped with our
traditional enchilada sauce, melted jack cheese and sour cream, accompanied by a chicken salad a la
Mexicana lettuce wrap
CARNE ASADA A LA TAMPIQUEA*....................14.79
A traditional dish from the port of Tampico. A 10-oz. choice New York steak, cheese enchilada, refried
beans, guacamole, flour or corn tortillas
STEAK A LA RANCHERA*....................14.49
Diced choice New York steak, grilled and finished in our special sauce of green chiles, fresh tomatoes
and potatoes. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas
ENCEBOLLADO*.......................13.99
A 10-oz. choice New York steak, grilled and topped with sauted onions, tossed with chorizo. Served
with rice, beans, and tortillas

No substitutions

Most of our menu items are available a la carte for your choosing
RED IGUANA..............................................................................................................14.99
One-cheese enchilada, a Taco a la Iguana, a beef flauta topped with guacamole and sour cream, a chile
relleno and a beef tostada complete our special combo plate

All combination plates below served with rice & beans

POBLANO PLATE........................................................................................................13.99
One sour cream chicken enchilada,Taco a la Iguana, beef tostada and a side of guacamole
TAPATIO PLATE..........................................................................................................13.99
One chicken, beef or cheese enchilada, chile relleno and beef or chicken flauta topped with sour cream
and guacamole
IGUANA PLATE...........................................................................................................13.99
One chicken, beef or cheese enchilada, chile relleno, hard-shell beef taco
MEXICAN PLATE.........................................................................................................13.99
One chile verde burrito, hard-shell beef taco, beef tostada

Mole (pronounced MOH-lay) is a sauce made of dried and fresh chiles, nuts, spices, herbs,
fruits and vegetables. Delight in Red Iguanas interpretation of Mexicos national dish.
All mole dishes served with spanish rice, refried beans and tortillas.
MOLE NEGRO.................................................................................................................15.99
The king of molesdried chile mulato, negro pasilla, Mexican chocolate, raisins, peanuts, walnuts
& bananastossed with chicken or turkey.
MOLE AMARILLO.............................................................................................................15.99
Golden raisins, yellow tomatoes, yellow zucchini, guajillo, aji and habanero chiles makes this mole
a fiery favorite tossed with chicken.
MOLE POBLANO..............................................................................................................15.99
Pueblas beloved mole...guajillo & ancho dried chiles, peanuts, sesame seeds, walnuts, raisins,
bananas and Mexican chocolate tossed with turkey.
MOLE VERDE..................................................................................................................15.99
Fresh chile poblano, jalapeo, blended with pepitas, sesame seeds, basil, onions, lettuce, zucchini,
& avocados tossed with turkey or chicken.
MOLE COLORADITO.........................................................................................................15.99
Pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, dried ancho and guajillo chiles, blended with fresh chile
poblano and Mexican chocolateserved over grilled pork loin.
RED PIPIAN ...................................................................................................................15.99
A pumpkin seed sauce made with dried chile guajillo, peanuts, pepitas, onions, tomatoes tossed
with chicken.
LOMO DE PUERCO EN MOLE DE ALMENDRAS..........................................................................16.99
Almonds, chile guajillo, chile guero, yellow zucchini, milk, peanut butter and onions, served with
a roasted pork loin stuffed with dried fruit, sun-dried tomatoes, swiss chard and pine nuts.

MOLE SAUCES are AVAILABLE TO GO hoT OR COLD

pint....9.49 quart....18.89

All Mole sauces can be tossed with sauteed vegetables

CHILE VERDE...............................................................................11.49
Tender select diced pork cooked in our green chile and tomatillo sauce, served with rice, refried
beans and tortillas.
CHILE COLORADO................................................................................11.49
Diced top sirloin seasoned and simmered in a dried chile powder and tomato puree sauce, served
with rice, refried beans and tortillas
CHILE RELLENOS.................................................................................11.49
Two anaheim peppers stuffed with jack cheese, fried in egg batter and topped with our salsa
espaola, served with rice, refried beans and tortillas.
CARNITAS..........................................................................................13.49
Tender pieces of succulent pork cooked in its own juices, with spices and orange pulp, then fried
with beer and a hint of milk, served with refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeno & tortillas.
FAJITAS* Served sizzling on a platter, with onions, red, yellow & green bell peppers & tomatoes.
Accompanied with pico de gallo, guacamole, & a jalapeno topped with hot flour tortillas. Gluten free can
substitute corn tortillas. Vegetarian includes mushrooms & zucchini.
chicken....12.49
top sirloin....13.99
TIGER PRAWNS....13.99
vegetarian....11.99
MARISCADA*.................................................................................................................31.49
A seafood lovers delight: fresh fish of the day, tiger prawns, scallops, & crab cakes. Garnished with
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapeos & limes, served with a side of Spanish rice.

We use a 10 flour tortilla, add refried beans, your choice of filling, wrap it all up and deep fry it until
golden, top it with our mild flavorful salsa Espanola (a delicate, flavorful sauce of thinly sliced onions
fried w/fresh minced garlic, bay leaf, oregano, white pepper, ground cinnamon, pimientos, & blended
crushed tomatoes with tomato sauce) finished with melted jack cheese, served w/ guacamole & sour
cream on the side.....................................................................................................................8.99

Choice of:
Shredded seasoned chicken
Slow cooked shredded beef

Vegetable-bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, & zucchini

Machaca con huevo-slow cooked, shredded beef grilled w/diced bell pepper, onion, & egg
CHILE VERDE CHIMICHANGA............................................................................................8.99
Our flavorful chile verde, a dollup of refried beans, wrapped in a flour tortilla, deep fried, topped with
chile verde, melted jack cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

ENCHILADAS SUIZAS (Not your traditional Suiza).................................................................9.99

Two corn tortillas filled with sour cream chicken & avocado, topped with mole poblano & finished with
melted jack cheese & a dollup of sour cream. One of our more popular dishes
red iguana TRADITIONAL enchiladas...............................................................................8.49
Shredded beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas in two corn tortillas, topped with our house made dried
red chile powder enchilada sauce, finished with melted jack cheese (Cheese Enchiladas are vegetarian)
ENCHILADAS VERDES................................................................................................9.99
Two sour cream chicken enchiladas topped with mole verde and melted jack cheese Garnished with
green onions, diced tomatoes and black olives
ENCHILADAS amarillas..........................................................................................9.99
Two enchiladas filled with pork carnitas topped with mole amarillo, melted jack cheese and drizzled
with crema mexicana
ENCHILADAS POBLANAS............................................................................................8.99
Two sour cream cheese enchiladas topped with our traditional enchilada sauce, melted jack cheese,
garnished with avocado & a dollop of sour cream
MANGO ENCHILADAS...................................................................................................9.99
Succulent pork carnitas wrapped in two corn tortillas, topped w/ our spicy, savory, & sweet mango
mole, made with golden raisins, spices, yellow chiles, & mango
ENTOMATADAS (LEAST SPICY)..............................................................................................8.99
Two sour cream chicken enchiladas topped with salsa espaola, melted jack cheese and jalapeo
ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS............................................................................8.99
Jack cheese wrapped in two corn tortillas topped with a mountain of sauteed mushrooms, salsa
ranchera and more melted jack cheese

TACOS DON RAMON............................................................................................10.49

Three grilled corn tortillas filled with tender top sirloin tips, grilled with pork chorizo, garnished with
shredded lettuce and queso cotija, served with pico de gallo and a salsa de aguacate
red iguana TRADITIONAL TACOS..................................................................................8.49
Two hard-shell corn tortillas filled with shredded beef or chicken garnished with lettuce, sauce,
cheese and tomatoes
GUACAMOLE TACoS.............................................................................................................8.99
Two hard-shell corn tortillas filled with guacamole & garnished with lettuce, sauce, cheese & tomatoes
TACOS A LA IGUANA..................................................................................................10.29
Three grilled corn tortillas with shredded beef, melted jack cheese and sour cream, served with
guacamole and refried beans
TACOS DE CARNE ASADA...........................................................................................10.49
Three soft corn tortillas filled with grilled top sirloin tips. Served with pico de gallo, a tangy taco salsa,
refried beans, diced onion & cilantro
TACOS DE POLLO.......................................................................................................9.99
Three grilled corn tortillas tortillas filled with seasoned, shredded chicken, cooked with onions, tomato
sauce garnished with melted jack cheese, served with guacamole and refried beans
FLAUTAS(2)..............................................................................................................9.49
A blend of corn and flour tortillas filled with chicken or shredded beef, rolled and deep fried, topped
with guacamole and sour cream, served with rice and refried beans
TACOS DE MACHACA CON HUEVO.................................................................................10.49
Three soft corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded beef, grilled with bell peppers and egg, served
with guacamole, pico de gallo and refried beans
TACoS DE HONGOS..............................................................................................................9.99
3 grilled corn tortillas filled with sauted seasoned mushrooms & melted jack cheese, served with
refried beans and guacamole

TRADITIONAL TOSTADAS..............................................................................................8.49
Two crisp corn tortillas topped with refried beans, your choice of shredded beef or seasoned shredded
chicken garnished with lettuce, sauce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and black olives
GUACAMOLE TOSTADAS........................................................................................................8.79
A touch of refried beans and fresh guacamole on two crisp corn tortillas, garnished with lettuce,
sauce, cheese, tomatoes
TOSTADAS DE MACHACA..........................................................................................................8.49
Two crisp corn tortillas topped with refried beans, shredded beef, grilled with red & green bell peppers,
onion & egg, adorned with lettuce, sauce, cheese, sour cream, and black olives

TWO CHILE VERDE burritos ...............................................................................8.99

Refried beans & our house made pork chile verde wrapped in a flour tortilla, smothered w/ chile verde
TWO CARNE ASADA BURRITOS....................................................................................10.29
Filled with Spanish rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, & top sirloin tips
TWO SHREDDED BEEF BURRITOS ....................................................................................8.99
Our slow cooked shredded beef with a touch of refried beans rolled in a flour tortilla, topped with
salsa espaola
TWO REFRIED PINTO BEAN & CHEESE BURRITOS..........................................................7.49
Two CHILE COLORADO BURRITOS.....................................................................8.99
Our house made seasoned diced beef cooked w/dried red chile powder, spices, & a bit of tomato puree
TWO MACHACA BURRITOs....................................................................................................8.49
Refried beans w/ our slow cooked shredded beef, bell pepper, onion, tomato & egg rolled in a flour tortilla
ABOVE BURRITOS CAN BE ORDERED ENCHILADA STYLE......ADD 2.99
smothered in MOLE sauce of your choice......ADD 3.99
smothered in Cheese......ADD 1.99
TWO BURRITOS AHOGADOS.......................................................................................10.29
Your choice of shredded beef or chile verde burritos smothered in beef chile colorado & melted cheese

HUEVOS RANCHEROS.............................................................................8.99
A Mexican favorite! Three eggs cooked to order topped with salsa ranchera and finished with jack cheese,
served with rice, refried beans and tortillas
sunrise BURRITOs....................................................................................10.99
Two Pork Chile Verde burritos smothered in chile verde, finished with melted jack cheese and topped
with 2 eggs cooked to order
CHILAQUILES........................................................................................9.99
House made totopos tossed with house made pork chorizo & egg, finished with salsa espaola and
mole poblano. Garnished with queso cotija, queso fresco, crema mexicana, green onions and diced
avocado. Served with refried beans
HUEVOS Motulenos................................................................................11.99
Our succulent pork carnitas smothered with our spicy mole Amarillo & melted jack cheese, topped
with 2 poached eggs & 2 strips of crisp bacon, garnished in a crown of flour tortilla chips, served
with a side of Spanish rice & refried beans
HUEVOS CON CHORIZO............................................................................8.99
House made pork chorizo scrambled with eggs. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Add diced tomato .79 Add diced potato .79
MONTERREY PLATE (Machaca con huevo)...........................................................................9.99
Slow cooked shredded beef grilled with diced bell peppers & onions, then scrambled with eggs, served
with double refried pinto beans sprinkled with a blend of queso cotija & queso fresco. Served w/ tortillas

AGE 12 and under only

3.99 MENU
SHREDDED, seasoned CHicken & chEESE QUESADILLA
CHEESE QUESADILLA
soft grilled corn CHICKEN, beef, or bean TACO with melted jack cheese
ONE BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO
Plate OF rice and beans
two flautas - your choice of beef or chicken served with a dollup of sour cream
Peanut butter & Jelly burrito (2)
Kraft Kids Mac & Cheese

3 OZ. MOLE..........................................3.25
Refried beans or black beans........1.70
Cup of mole.......................................4.95
SIDE OF FRIED PLANTAIN.....................1.75
3 OZ. Sour cream...............................1.00
SIDE OF FRENcH FRIES........................3.85
LARGE Sour cream............................1.45
Corn tortillas (3)...........................0.80
3 OZ. PICO DE GALLO............................0.90
Flour tortillas (2)..........................0.85
LARGE PICO DE GALLO.........................1.40
3 OZ. Guacamole................................3.40
Spanish rice or white rice..............1.70
CUP OF Guacamole.............................5.50
Cup of chile verde or chile colorado served with tortillas...........................................4.20
Bowl of chile verde or chile colorado served with tortillas.........................................6.65