Taqueria 27

Taqueria 27 is one of Salt Lake City's most popular casual dining groups, built around a concept of upscale tacos using premium and locally sourced ingredients at approachable price points. With multiple locations across the Salt Lake Valley — including downtown SLC and the Avenues neighborhood — the restaurant has expanded on the strength of consistent quality and a menu built around restaurant-quality technique applied to the street taco format. The kitchen's signature duck carnitas tacos, slow-braised and finished with house-made pickled vegetables and chipotle crema, are among the most consistently celebrated tacos in Utah, arriving in corn tortillas with restrained but precise garnish. Carne asada street tacos use quality beef grilled over high heat, served simply to let the protein carry the dish. The lobster tacos — offered at a modest price premium — bring a coastal element to the landlocked Utah table and have become a weekend draw for diners seeking something beyond standard Mexican fare. Mexican elote, served charred and dressed with cotija and chile lime, is a standout side across all locations. The tequila and mezcal selection is among the most extensive in downtown SLC, covering blanco, reposado, and anejo expressions from across Mexico, alongside a broad margarita menu built on fresh-squeezed citrus. The dining room across locations is colorful, casual, and designed for social eating — small plates and family-style sharing are built into the menu's logic. Service is friendly and quick. OpenTable reservations are accepted but walk-ins are common and typically accommodated within minutes on weeknights.