Red Iguana

Red Iguana dates its current identity to 1985, when Ramon and Maria Cardenas reinvented their earlier Casa Grande restaurant. The family’s restaurant work in Salt Lake City predates that change, connecting the brand with a longer local dining history. Mexican food and mole sauces remain central to its presentation. [1] [2]

The company’s own account describes a business that grew from the family’s earlier restaurant experience. Its name now connects that history with customers seeking a Salt Lake City meal. The business belongs to the city’s independent restaurant economy, where recipes, service and continuity of identity can be as important to a brand as a standardized retail format. [1] [2]