La Veracruzana

I first stumbled across Tacos La Pasadita in the summer of 2021 while traveling with my sons. We…read morewere passing through the unfamiliar little town of Green River on our way to Arches National Park, looking for a meal, and decided to give this place a shot. It turned out to be one of those pleasant surprises you find on a road trip. Fast forward five years. I'm pulling into Green River again, this time on a trip with my dad and brother, when I spotted La Pasadita and immediately recognized it. I had completely forgotten about this hidden gem in this sleepy little town, but the second I saw it, I knew where we were eating. I'm happy to say the food was every bit as good--if not better--than I remembered. My dad and brother both went with burritos, and I had the chicken enchiladas. Everything was fantastic. And don't skip the Jamaica ! Absolutely delicious. One word of advice: don't let appearances throw you off. A food truck sitting in the parking lot of what looks like an old Shell gas station might make you second-guess your choice. Don't. Pull in, order some food, and enjoy it. Places like this are exactly why you shouldn't judge a restaurant by the building. Five stars without hesitation. If Yelp let me give La Pasadita more, I would. And apparently, if I find myself back in Green River another five years from now, I already know where I'm eating.

I tried the al pastor burrito at Tacos La Pasadita. Overall, it wasn't bad, but I'd give it about a…read more6/10. The burrito itself was filling and the al pastor was decent, but the sauces inside the building were pretty mild and lacked the flavor and punch I was hoping for. Coming from California and being used to Mexican food there as well as in Mexico, my expectations are probably a little higher when it comes to seasoning, salsa, and overall flavor. Still, it was a solid meal and I'd be open to trying some of their other items next time.

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El Tapatio

4.4(265 reviews)

44.2 mi

DO NOT EAT THE PEPPERS FROM THE GUAC!!!!! VERRY VERRY SPICY!…read more Other than that food was good. I'm not Mexican and I liked the food, service was good and really fast, my food was mid I got the steak burrito. and umm yeah. Also they had no Diet Coke or Doritos :( 5 STARS

Great home-style vibe Mexican restaurant in Moab. I ordered the enchiladas de mole ($18.50) - they…read morewere delicious with a nice mole sauce and flavorful rice and beans on the side. I wouldn't say it was particularly special, but definitely very good. The restaurant has a family-style vibe with colorful decor and a lively atmosphere. It was fairly busy around dinnertime, but we were able to be seated without any wait. The staff are friendly and the service speed is pretty quick. Overall, I would definitely recommend coming to El Tapatio if you are in the mood for Mexican food in Moab.

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Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop

4.1(526 reviews)

44.4 mi

The food is fantastic and the service was great. The restaurant its self is a little small for as…read moremany people come here. But over all the food is authentic.

This was a great place to have a late night dinner after hiking in Arches at sunset. Large portion…read moresizes, good food, not the most flavorful but quite decent, and pretty fast to come out. Would recommend if you're finishing a hike late and need somewhere to eat in Moab.

Elote

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La Dueña Mexican Kitchen

4.5(62 reviews)

44.7 mi

Had the fish taco, and it was outstanding. On fresh corn tortillas, yum. Definitely coming back!read more

We really wanted to like this spot! We had been in Utah for several days at this point and had been…read moreseverely disappointed by the food. We thought surely a hole-in-the-wall Mexican food truck would deliver the punch of flavor we had been missing. It wasn't bad, but it was a bit underwhelming. We were hungry after hiking so we ordered a bunch of things off the menu, including the birria, huaraches, sopes, and a quesadilla. The huaraches were interesting and unique, we had never had that before, but the flavor of everything left something to be desired. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was very welcoming in the little patio area outside the food truck. This was better than standard typical Mexican restaurant food, but we just wanted a little more from them. Definitely check them out if you're wanting Mexican food though!

Food truck

Bean cup $4.25 + rice cup $4.25. For $.50 more I could have had two more tacos.

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Quesa birria taco and Huarache

Tey’s Home Made Mexican Food

4.9(29 reviews)

44.4 mi

Best food truck in Moab, definitely better than most of the restaurants (though there are some…read moregreat restaurants as well)

We really loved this food truck. We ordered a birria plate, chicken plate, chips and salsa and two…read moresoft drinks and spent just over $45 which seemed pretty reasonable compared to other Mexican food options in the area. The food was all extremely fresh and tasty. And they have a ton of options, so there's definitely something for everyone!

Fresh Horchata and Jamaica water

QUESABIRRIAS

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Carrot juice

Jilbertos Mexican Food

3.9(79 reviews)

47.9 mi

Had a carne asada burrito. It was huge! Lots of onions almost too many. Also the guacamole is…read morestill really thin. I wouldn't even call it guacamole. The steak itself was fine, good flavor. The burrito also super greasy/ juicy. The bottom third just disintegrated so I tossed it. Salsa bar only had red and green options. Service was friendly.

I always stop here when I am passing through. I am never disappointed. I love their pickled carrots…read moreand their breakfast burritos.

A great place to eat, like nice big torta of carnitas people very friendly.

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Miguel's Baja Grill

3.9(602 reviews)

44.0 mi

I hesitate to review Miguel's because it feels a bit like my "secret spot" but I cannot rave enough…read moreabout the service and the food here. I have eaten here with my friend the last couple trips to Moab and it has been just perfect each time! The service is fast and very friendly. The skinny margaritas are terrific, no sugary mix and not an overwhelming amount of lime juice. My food was spot on too. We sat outside which is under cover and shaded but you can still see the street and sidewalk. Kinda feels like a sidewalk cafe there. They also have seating inside. This is a great spot a little off the beaten path on Main Street and a great finish to a big day mountain biking in the desert. Big kudos to the wait staff! They seem to work as a team which really improves the customer experience over other places that don't practice this method of service.

All we wanted was a nice place to sit down and have a pleasant time at the table while somebody…read moreelse waited us (rather than the food truck park experience). Unfortunately, they just completely forgot to cook my food. When the rest of my table got theirs, there was no trace of mine, and when they noticed the problem it seemed that they had to cook it entirely from scratch, so I didn't get my food until the rest of my family had finished and my kids were antsy to leave. Also, when the food did arrive, it wasn't what I ordered, and frankly I did not want to eat it, but at that point I was too hungry and dispirited to complain. I know, I know, this kind of thing could be a one-off; things happen. But you only get so many nights in Moab, and it happened to me, and I did not like it!

Seating

Spicy Shrimp Fajitas

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Tacos El Gordo

4.5(180 reviews)

44.0 mi

Tacos El Gordo is part of the Moab Food Truck Park, which has a fun, casual atmosphere with…read moremultiple options in one place. One thing I loved about this spot was the misters set up around the seating area--they made a huge difference and kept us cool on a very hot day. We ordered six street tacos: two shrimp, two asada, one adobada, and one barbacoa, which came to about $27. The food was served quickly, and overall the tacos had a nice spice level and good flavor. They were a bit on the salty side, but still enjoyable. One thing I found unusual was that they didn't double up the tortillas like many taco places do, which made them slightly more fragile. It's a convenient, tasty, and casual stop if you're in Moab and want a quick meal outdoors with a relaxed vibe.

The Moab Food Truck Park is just awesome! With all the food options available in this great town,…read morethe food park is a fun alternative to try new tastes! Being a taco addict, this place was a no brainer. The word around the park is $3 street tacos...duh. The service was gracious both time we went and enjoyable. We had the Carne Asada and Pork street tacos, 3 a piece for $3 a piece. They come with the protein and onions and cilantro. We added pico sides and a chips and salsa side. You have to get both salsa's, medium red and hot green. The hot sauce is legit, so much depth and flavor but will light you up for an extended period! The park itself offers a common table area, covered and lit. We went back the next night it was so good, highly recommended!

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Moab Food Truck Park entrance!

Quesadilla Mobilla

4.7(564 reviews)

44.0 mi

We were on vacation in Moab and heard great things about Quesadilla Mobilla, it lived up to the…read morehype. Everything we ordered was delicious and honestly, if we had more time in town, we would have gone back a second time. I had the Sweet and Spicy Vegetarian quesadilla and it was amazing. It was packed with spinach, spicy roasted sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, black beans, and green chile all melted together with cheese. My husband ordered the Enchanted Chicken which had green chile and beans with a great southwestern flavor. My son kept it simple with the regular cheese quesadilla and my daughter loved the Dirtbag with cheese and refried beans. Everyone at the table was happy. If you're visiting Moab, don't miss this food truck. It's definitely worth the stop.

04/20/26 We got the…read moreenchanted chicken quesadilla and it was pretty good. It did not quite meet my expectations, but we still enjoyed it. It looked nice and crisp on the outside, but the inside ingredients did not impress me as much as I was expecting after reading the reviews. We shared one quesadilla and were still hungry after, but opted to get something somewhere else instead of getting an additional quesadilla.

Enchanted Chicken

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Enchanted chicken

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Carol P.

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7 years ago

I would recommend this restaurant. I had the beef enchilada and chili reijano plate. It was yummy especially the enchilada.

Regan B.

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4

3

5 years ago

Would highly recommend if passing through. Worth the food and stop. Food was made fresh and worth it. Nice big portions.

Gregory W.

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3

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7 years ago

Great food! Very nice portions for the price. Definitely a must when we come back to Green River!!!!!

Epi C.

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16 years ago

Great authentic Mexican food. Also has great pricing!

La Veracruzana - mexican - Updated September 2026

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