Locals talk about Red Iguana downtown, but this one’s Blue
That contrast is the quirk: all the food blogs point to Red Iguana in Salt Lake City, yet the airport gives you Blue Iguana in the main Terminal after security. It pulls a steady crowd despite almost zero online chatter, and it sits in the middle tier of airport pricing, with most mains landing in the $15–$22 range. Rating sits at a solid 4.4, which is high for airport Mexican.
You’re looking at the standard sit-down Mexican lineup: enchiladas, burritos, tacos, chips and salsa, and combo plates, all fast enough for a 45–60 minute connection if you’re seated quickly. Expect add-ons like guac and queso in the $4–$8 range, and soft drinks around $3–$4. Service pace changes with bank times, so during a heavy Delta departure wave you may wait 10–15 minutes just to place an order.
Best value tends to be the larger plates that run close to that $20 mark; a loaded burrito or enchilada combo usually beats the tacos on both portion and price-per-bite. If there’s a house mole or chile verde listed on the menu, that’s typically where Mexican spots like this put their effort, so aim there first. Skip anything that feels like generic bar food; airport nachos at $16+ often disappoint.
There’s beer and basic cocktails, with draft or bottled options usually in the $8–$11 range. That can turn a longer layover into a sit-and-wait spot instead of hovering at a charging pole. Seating is standard two- and four-tops, and you’ll see plenty of roller bags tucked under tables during the afternoon rush.
Tip: if your layover is under 50 minutes gate-to-gate, grab a burrito or quesadilla to go instead of a plated combo; it travels better down the concourse and handles a sudden gate change without stress.