I can't believe I've been missing out on this hidden gem for years!!! After 30+ years of living near Cafe Silvestre, we finally decided to give it a try. This unassuming little cafe is truly such a hidden gem. We were greeted by charming interior filled with so much character. From the moment we were greeted, the service was excellent. Our server Sabrina made sure to swing by and top off our coffee several times. She was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was delicious! We are always on the hunt for great chilaquiles and I can confidently say Cafe Silvestre will now be part of our permanent rotation. The flavors were delicious, the serving sizes were generous and the pricing was fair. read more

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Cafe Silvestre in West Valley is incredible. The food is packed with flavor and tastes truly authentic -- everything we ordered was fresh, comforting, and clearly made with care. The portions are generous and the prices are more than fair for the quality you get. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is genuinely kind and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. This is one of those places you leave already planning your next visit. Easily one of the best spots in the area and a must-try if you love great food. Try the enchiladas poblano's! You will not be disappointed. They also go out with decor for the holidays and it makes the experience that much more fun!! read more

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Oh. My. Goodness. Why didn't someone tell me about this place sooner? The enchiladas, THE ENCHILADAS, we tried 3 kinds and they all tasted as if they were blessed by the angels. The corn cake for dessert was the perfect blend of flavor and textures. Highly recommend if it's available. I am always disappointed to not have chips and salsa on the table. I vintage vibe was a vintage girl's dream vibe true. read more

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I went for brunch and dinner recently and both visits were so delightful. The staff is friendly and it is a family owned restaurant. For Christmas they had the cutest decorations - they go ALL out for the holidays. Everything I consumed was absolutely delicious! French toast and breakfast burritos were our brunch orders and then the fajitas and chicken chimichanga with one of their tacos was what I ordered for dinner. 10/10. Do not skip out on the queso! Queso and chips are a must have. All the desserts were wonderful. I didn't get a picture but the vanilla flan was my favorite. I will be back in the future for sure. read more

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On the advice of fellow Yelper reviews .. tried Cafe Silvestre tonight... and so so glad I did! Ordered the Chile Verde Burrito Platter smothered with more Chile Verde, onions and cheese, served with rice and refried beans. IT WAS FANTASTIC! I have had a small appetite lately ... and I finished every morsel of food. Lots of pork, sauce, and for me, the right amount of spice! Buenissino! Can't wait to go back! read more

Cafe Silvestre - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

I love this gem the drinks just perfect the food I got the enchiladas Poblanas with rice and beans one with chicken one with cheese they are so delicious the sauce I wish I would've took a video or a picture, but I devoured them my husband is very picky with his shrimp need to be very clean he got camarones à la diabla rice and bean tortillas he never finished his shrimp he did this time he said 10/10 I will have to say I was not impressed with the side of guacamole but I will say the food was chef read more

Cafe Silvestre - mangonadaswith alcohol of course I'm pretty sure they can make it virgin they are so good - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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I get the feeling this new generation of this excellent family business is passionate about food. The menu is creative, and elevated and exciting. I love standard Mexican-American food "diner style" and Cafe Silvestre has always been good at that. Nostalgic. But the menu, plating, flavors and vibe here are all taking that comforting feeling to the next level in a surprising and delicious way. I'm excited to watch this place evolve and am hoping the vision will take off and -- many locations and variants later -- this team will be a huge success. Great food. Breakfast too. Really thoughtfully done. read more

Cafe Silvestre - Chicken Fajitas, Hatch Chile Enchiladas, Queso & Chips, Elote Dip W/Chips - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

I have frequented this restaurant for the past few years with my coworkers and have grown to really love this place! We had not been for a couple months and to my surprise and excitement, they had updated and expanded their menu. Don't get me wrong, their previous menu was solid and had many favorite dishes that my coworkers and I would order every time we visited. But to see so many new items available on the menu was so exciting! Like many Mexican restaurants, you have the option to start the meal off with Chips & Salsa, and I would suggest doing so! Their chips are perfectly seasoned and their salsa has the perfect texture that I prefer - not too chunky and not too thin. I will say, it is on the garlicky side, so be aware! But I love the flavor and cannot stop eating it once I start. Before the revamped menu, I would order the Crispy Shrimp Tacos every time, and I would still suggest those for anyone who loves shrimp! The tortillas are on the bigger side and the shrimp is so crimpy and plump. I love them so much! This time, I decided that it was time to branch out a little bit and tried the Enchiladas Poblanas with Shrimp. This is NOW my new favorite dish! The creamy poblano sauce is absolutely to die for. I want that sauce on everything for the rest of forever. I also added some jalapenos on top which was the perfect touch. The serving size is big, but not overbearing. Perfect for enjoying one enchilada and taking the rest as leftovers (especially after I've overindulged in chips and salsa). I would also suggest getting the side of beans and rice because they're delicious and it would be a shame not to get it! I really love it at Cafe Silvestre! The service is consistently great even when it is busy and we've gone enough that the main server we usually get remembers us every visit! Before the menu changed, she even knew most of our orders! It's a great local Mexican spot that consistently delivers on flavor and experience! read more

Cafe Silvestre - Beans & Rice - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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Food is always amazing. In my opinion, better than Red Iguana. Ordering fast and efficient. Check out, the register would not let me get away from the tip screen. I hit no tip. I hot 0. Tip. I hit custom tip and hit 0. I finally had to insert 05 for the order and check out to finish my transaction. Must be new because I've never had that problem. This was an order for take out. read more

Cafe Silvestre - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

the food was some of the best mexican food i ever had ! the service was 10/10 , they were extremely nice & always checking up on us to make sure we were good . the atmosphere was clean & the lighting in this restaurant was low which is extremely nice and not overwhelmingly bright . i was very satisfied with the freshness of the food , i encourage everyone to stop by and try for themselves ! read more

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Been eating here for about 16 years ! Was skeptical when they closed my millcreek location down and changed the menu/decor in the new spot ... but DAMN they did not let me down. Trusted the vision and the chile verde & salsa taste hasn't changed at all. Cheers to the next 16 years !!! read more

This place is amazing!! Service is incredibly fast, food is probably the best I've had for a while, the enchiladas verdes was phenomenal!! The building is also adorable, the decorations are so cute and they have tons of cool art on the walls. We had a table of 17 and we all got our food super fast and at the same time, the servers were amazing and friendly. Definitely give it a try! Also the churros!!! Sooo good with the chocolate and whipped cream read more

The food is so good! enchilada suiza sauce is my fave with green verde sauce second. great service and such a fun ambience. especially at Christmas or Halloween. read more

I went to Cafe Silvestre for a birthday party and had a great time. The inside was fun with disco balls. The service was helpful and quick with meeting our tables demands. I really enjoyed my enchiladas, my favorite part was that I could ordered two different sauces with my order. The mole was surprisingly good! The green salsa was creamy. Although a bit different than what I'm used to, I enjoyed it very much. read more

Cafe Silvestre - Enchiladas de mole & green - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

We had a holiday family brunch here and all was great! They've updated their brunch menu since we last had it and have many more options from specialty pancakes and French toast to Mexican dishes. We had a variety and everything was great! The holiday decor is super fun and festive too. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. This restaurant has been around for over 27 years probably even longer. I'm sure. The service was amazing. The ambience was OK decorations a little funky, but the food and service makes up for it all. read more

Cafe Silvestre - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Absolutely delicious! I dream about their grilled chicken tacos and rice! The atmosphere is so fun and every dish I've had has been incredible. read more

Good food, better service. 10/10 it is a great location, great authentic Mexican food and service is fantastic!

The restaurant is always nicely lit and clean. Depending on the time of year, they have fun decor. I last went at the beginning of December and they had fun Christmas decor. We waiting about 20 minutes for a group of six. We ordered chili verde fries, smothered burritos, carne asada tacos, and tortas. Everything came out hot and the portions are big. I wish the chili verde had more meat, but it still has great flavor. I want to come back to try their brunch. read more

This place is a hidden gem. The ambience is amazing, not to mention the food! Once you go here you'll be telling all your friends to try it too. Service is wonderful and you have to try the elote corn dip! For Christmas they had the most insanely cool decor I've ever seen in a restaurant. If you want a good Mexican meal this is a great spot to try. read more

Was craving Mexican food and used my handy dandy yelp app and found this place while we were visiting relatives in west valley ! This is one of those places where you shouldn't judge a book by its cover ! The outside is a little plain Jane with the name on the side but the inside was fully decorated for Halloween weekend! The food was BOMB !!! My step mother is Salvadorian and tends to be picky with her Mexican food and she was super Impressed! We came in closer to closing time so it wasn't super busy ! Plenty of parking ! And bonus points they have kids meals ! The chili verde was exactly what I was craving ! This will definitely be a spot in my rotation when we come back to town ! read more

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Yum!! Lived in Utah for 6 years. IMO there's a lack of great Mexican restaurants. Very glad we stopped here. I had the enchiladas suizas. Fantastic! Great flavor and large portions. I'll be back! read more

Food was good! Chips and salsa were $3, we are used to free. Good and efficient service. read more

Cafe Silvestre - Chicken Fajita Omelette - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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I've been ordering here for 20+ years! Ordered takeout tonight- the tortillas were hard, (this is not the first time) and the chicken poblano did not come with poblano- called - but NO answer, just a recording. Ridiculous! No longer a fan - we won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

Unbelievable tasty food! The enchiladas suits off the charts. My quesadilla was so good so much better than other spots. Service is great! But our waitress didn't close us out so we had to wait read more

Cafe Silvestre - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

The mango margarita is so good! We come here when we're craving Mexican or want to celebrate.

This restaurant is what I would call a hidden gem! I lived near this restaurant for years and sadly didn't realize it was there. The food is absolutely delicious! A new favorite restaurant! The service was wonderful and they had great recommendations. There are a lot of options for everyone - no matter the dietary preferences. It's also decorated so lovely. Great space for a date or a work meeting. Highly recommend! Also... if you love horchata, you have to try theirs. read more

Cafe Silvestre - Enchilada Suizas - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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Food was expensive & not good. We had the Birria tacos and Chimichanga plate. It just was not tasty at all.

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the Salt Lake Valley! You must try the combination plates, shrimp tacos, or the molcajete.

The food here is worth the wait! We had to wait about 15 minutes and then 15 minutes for our food but we didn't really notice. The classic enchiladas with chicken and beef were classic (hence the name) but cheesy and comforting. The salsa verda crème was super rich and the perfect pairing with a grilled flour tortilla on the pastel aztec dish. read more

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The food was all really good. Chips and salsa were $3. We're used to free chips and salsa with a meal at a Mexican restaurant. Our waitress did a good job. My husband thought the spicy dish he ordered wasn't all that spicy. read more

Authentic Mexican cuisine in a festive setting. The host who seated us was a very pleasant young man. Sabrina, our server, seemed impatient at first but warmed up after ordering. We started with chips, salsa & guac and a couple of their $3 Thursday Special Margaritas, which was great. The OG ($18) had a chile verde burrito, cheese enchilada, and beef taco. My partner enjoyed it very much, saying the cheese was perfectly "melty" and fresh. My cheese enchiladas ($10) were very tasty without being overly salty. The front entrance was not obvious to me as it looked like a back or service door. A sign over it would be helpful. This was a pleasant dinner for a decent price with good service and ambiance. I recommend trying it out - it might just be a new "go to" Mexican dinner spot. read more

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The food! The atmosphere! The decor! I can't believe I've lived here all my life and never been here before. I want to become a regular so the whole staff knows my name. Eli was the best server! Things I always look for in a Mexican restaurant: Yummy chips & salsa Delicious Chili Verde Good price Friendly service Bonus: crushed ice for the drinks My chili relleno burrito was HUGE and quite possibly the best thing I've ever eaten! We'll definitely be back read more

Cafe Silvestre - Chili Relleno Burrito - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

If you try one Mexican restaurant in UTAH let this be it!!!! And request Sabrina as your waitress!!!! Cafe Silvestre is probably the best Mexican food I've had in UTAH!! (And that's saying something because it feels like there's a Mexican restaurant on every block here!) but really everything was amazing and fresh! We had chips and salsa to start and then had the asada tacos and enchiladas that Sabrina recommended! I can't say enough good things about those and Sabrina she is amazing and definitely adds to the experience we try to request her every time we come back! read more

Flavors are excellent. Generous portions, great staff. How have we not been here before now.

Me and my family came here for dinner last night. You can put your name down on the waitlist online which I would recommend. It seemed like there were only 2-3 people working last night so not all the tables where sat and there was a long line of people waiting. We joined the waitlist online but this was bothering other people. We got the quaso which was worth the money and I would recommend. We then got four plates. All of which were good but spicy so I wouldn't eat here if you don't like spicy food. My mom got the mango margarita which she said was the best she's ever had. The server was really nice and the place was decorated for Christmas which was very cute. Over all I would come back and would recommend the margarita, quaso, and the Verde Enchiladas of everything we had. read more

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Every dish I've tried here has been amazing, and the service is always awesome! It's cozy, too, which is nice. Highly recommend!

This is going to sound crazy but this place has the best burger I have ever had. The Birria Burger is AMAZING! If you like birria tacos try the Birria Burger! read more

I come here for the Chile Colorado burrito when I have the craving, they're delicious! Love the salsa also. Menu is comparable to other New Mexican styled restaurants, so there are plenty of options, if red Chile isn't your fave. It's very casual, not upscale at all, but tasty food. read more

Cafe Silvestre - Chile Colorado Burrito with cheese and onions - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Holyyyy Mole!!! The food here is extremely good and authentic. The service staff are all very pleasant and fun to talk with, I recommend asking their favorite dishes for help choosing! The ambiance of the restaurant was so cool, this business has been running for 30+ years and has kept the same location. Highly recommend, we signed up for the loyalty rewards program as well since this is now our new spot. :) read more

Cafe Silvestre - From left to right: Hatch Pork Chile Verde Enchilada smothered in Mole sauce, Chile Colorado Burrito, 2 Chicken Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah