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Best local burritos

Marty McFly

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I used to like Betos/Rancheritos until I had about 3 consecutive terrible experiences and will never go back. Barbacoa is pretty good. A few taco stands downtown are decent. What else i there? Downtown to Sugarhouse areas preferred.
 
If you want something authentic and very good there is a 'Mexican Mall' on Redwood Road and about 22nd south. Actually I think it is on the corner of Redwood and Decker Lake Blvd.

It is a small mall that is occupied by almost nothing but Mexican owned businesses. In fact, if you're white you get the stare down when you walk in. There are a couple of eateries in there that are flat out awesome. Learn some basic Spanish and enjoy!

I also find that many of the street vendors that dot the downtown area have great food. My favorite is the tacos pastor.
 
I don't know the name, but Google maps is calling it Chile Verde @ 1000 W. North Temple. They have a lunch special for $5 that includes a chile verde burrito and a drink. The burrito is big enough to fill most fat men. I like it because it's an orange chile verde, so the taste is different than the other places I've had.

If you want to spend a little more, there's a Red Iguana down East a ways. For years, word on the street is it's the best in SLC.
 
I love Betos for breakfast burritos. Their other stuff is ok. Twice I have found metal shavings in my burrito (from the grill brush they use to clean the grill). In both instances I just picked it out and kept eating. It's that good.
 
If you want something authentic and very good there is a 'Mexican Mall' on Redwood Road and about 22nd south. Actually I think it is on the corner of Redwood and Decker Lake Blvd.

It is a small mall that is occupied by almost nothing but Mexican owned businesses. In fact, if you're white you get the stare down when you walk in. There are a couple of eateries in there that are flat out awesome. Learn some basic Spanish and enjoy!

Agreed. It's not just good Mexican food. The pho is good there, too.
 
A lot of these places (including Beto's) vary by location: I love the Alberto's at 4900 South State but can't vouch for the 1500 South State one. For sit-down places Red Iguana is by far the best and now there is a second location to handle the crowds.
 
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