The 10 Best Places to Eat in Salt Lake City — All Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Salt Lake City has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Salt Lake City restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 10 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Red Iguana

Red Iguana — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican · $$ · 4.6★ (10,216 Google reviews)

Red Iguana earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 10,216 reviewers backs it up.

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Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 7 — “A Taste of Everywhere” (September 15, 2008)
Address: 736 W North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: +1 801-322-1489
Website: www.rediguana.com
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2. Ruth’s Diner

Ruth’s Diner — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Breakfast · $$ · 4.6★ (5,795 Google reviews)

Known for American classics, Ruth’s Diner still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 5,795 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 5, Episode 4 — “Places You Sent Me” (December 1, 2008)
• Season 21, Episode 15 — “Best of Breakfast” (December 23, 2014)
Address: 4160 Emigration Canyon Rd, Emigration Canyon, UT 84108
Phone: +1 801-582-5807
Website: ruthsdiner.com
See the full Ruth’s Diner listing →

3. Lone Star Taqueria

Lone Star Taqueria — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican · $ · 4.6★ (3,604 Google reviews)

The Mexican plates at Lone Star Taqueria clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 3,604 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 4, Episode 13 — “Doin' Their Own Thing” (November 10, 2008)
• Season 27, Episode 5 — “Mex to the Max” (August 14, 2017)
Address: 2265 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Phone: +1 801-944-2300
Website: www.lstaq.com
See the full Lone Star Taqueria listing →

4. Proper Burger Company

Proper Burger Company — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Burger · $$ · 4.4★ (3,038 Google reviews)

Proper Burger Company is one of the area’s go-to spots for burgers, with a strong 4.4 stars from 3,038 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 10 — “Handy Helpings” (January 25, 2019)
Address: 865 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: +1 801-906-8604
Website: properbrewingco.com/locations/proper-burger-downtown
See the full Proper Burger Company listing →

5. Arempa’s

Arempa’s — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Mexican, Sandwich, Mediterranean · $ · 4.5★ (2,643 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Arempa’s keeps a 4.5-star rating across 2,643 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 14 — “Sandwiches and Spice” (October 22, 2021)
Address: 350 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: +1 385-301-8905
Website: www.arempas.com
See the full Arempa’s listing →

6. Finn’s Cafe

Finn’s Cafe — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,784 Google reviews)

Finn’s Cafe earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,784 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 9 — “Cultural Twist” (January 4, 2019)
Address: 1624 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Phone: +1 801-467-4000
Website: www.finnscafe.net
See the full Finn’s Cafe listing →

7. Santo Taco

Santo Taco — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican · $ · 4.5★ (1,713 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Santo Taco still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,713 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 16 — “Tacos, Tots and Chops” (November 19, 2021)
Address: 910 N 900 W Ste B, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: +1 801-893-4000
Website: santotacos.com
See the full Santo Taco listing →

8. Curry Fried Chicken

Curry Fried Chicken — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Chicken, Asian · $ · 4.6★ (1,293 Google reviews)

The fried chicken at Curry Fried Chicken clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,293 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 1 — “Chicken 'Cross the Globe” (December 17, 2021)
Address: 660 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: +1 801-924-9188
Website: curryfriedchickenutah.com
See the full Curry Fried Chicken listing →

9. Hruska’s Kolaches

Hruska’s Kolaches — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast · $ · 4.8★ (1,001 Google reviews)

Hruska’s Kolaches is one of the area’s go-to spots for a knockout breakfast, with a strong 4.8 stars from 1,001 reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 29, Episode 10 — “Handy Helpings” (January 25, 2019)
• Season 33, Episode 3 — “Takeout: Global Comes Local” (September 11, 2020)
Address: 1751 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Phone: +1 385-309-4379
Website: www.hruskaskolaches.com
See the full Hruska’s Kolaches listing →

10. Aristo’s

Aristo’s — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mediterranean · $$$ · 4.7★ (940 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Mediterranean dishes, Aristo’s keeps a 4.7-star rating across 940 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 24, Episode 2 — “Triple D "All Stars"” (January 3, 2016)
Address: 402 Harvey Milk Blvd #2, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: +1 801-532-3760
Website: www.manolison9th.com
See the full Aristo’s listing →

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