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What to order at Red Iguana
- Must order
- A combination platter with mole negro and mole verde plus a pomegranate margarita.
- Signature dishes
- Mole negro, Mole verde
- Editor tip
- Wait can run over an hour; cross to Red Iguana 2 at 866 W South Temple or order takeout via the operator's site.
CuisineMexican
Price$$
Neighborhoodnorth-temple
HoursSun-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00
Phone+1 801 322 1489
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Signature dishes: Mole negro, Mole verde
Must order: A combination platter with mole negro and mole verde plus a pomegranate margarita.
Tip: Wait can run over an hour; cross to Red Iguana 2 at 866 W South Temple or order takeout via the operator's site.
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