Green Iguana

Green Iguana Mexican Restaurant in St. George

As of October 2026, Google and Yelp list this location as permanently closed. The details below are kept for reference.

Green Iguana is a Mexican restaurant at 250 Red Cliffs Drive in St. George, Utah, which it calls its primary location. The restaurant describes its food as authentic Mexican flavors served from a simplified menu, and it is open seven days a week for dine-in and take-out. Orders can also be placed online through Toast, and the restaurant offers catering.

On the Menu

Green Iguana's published menu centers on grilled meats and slow-cooked pork. Dishes include three Mexican tacos; the Mar y Tierra platter of carne asada and grilled shrimp with grilled onions and jalapeños; the larger Cielo Mar y Tierra, which adds charbroiled chicken; and the Albañil platter of carne asada with chorizo and cactus. Pork dishes include chile verde, made with marinated pork and homemade salsa verde, and Carnitas Michoacana, slow-cooked pork served with cilantro, onions, jalapeños and green sauce. Plato especiales come with rice and beans.

Mexican Food in Southern Utah

Mexican restaurants are among the most popular places to eat in Washington County, and St. George has a wide range, from downtown sit-down spots to quick counters along the main commercial corridors. Grilled platters and slow-cooked pork travel well, which makes take-out a practical option in summer, when highs regularly pass 100°F and many families would rather eat at home or poolside than drive across town.

Planning a Meal

The menu leans on platters and plates built around grilled meat, shrimp and slow-cooked pork, so it suits both a quick weekday lunch and a family dinner. Larger groups and events can use the catering service, which the restaurant lists on its website. Because Green Iguana posts its hours and takes orders online, it is easy to check before you go, which matters in a city where most kitchens close by 9 or 10 p.m.

Red Cliffs Drive

Red Cliffs Drive runs parallel to I-15 on the northeast side of St. George and is lined with shopping centers, restaurants and services. It connects the city's older neighborhoods with Washington to the east, so restaurants along it draw from both communities. It is also a short drive from downtown, Pioneer Park and the Red Hills Desert Garden.

Location

The Red Cliffs Drive location sits in the shopping corridor northeast of downtown St. George, convenient for residents of St. George and Washington. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. For more places to eat, see our guide to the best restaurants in St. George.