Whiptail is THE place to eat in Springdale. Music? Vibin. Wait staff? Friendly. Drinks? On point (shoutout to the spicy strawberry marg). Food? Delicious. We could not have asked for a better place to dine out while we were in town. A must-try if you're visiting Zion. read more

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Good food and service. Our only disappointment was that they don't give complimentary chips & Salsa like other mexican type restaurants. You have to pay for then if you want them. Also, the prices are on the high side. read more

We came here for dinner on a weekday around 7:15pm and waited around 30 minutes for a table since their outdoor seating was closed that evening. After getting seated, we ordered the southwestern chicken sandwich and stuffed avocado salad. The southwestern chicken sandwich was burnt on the bottom, but otherwise was pretty good. The fries were crispy but potatoey still, which I loved. I liked that the avocado stuffed salad came with dressing on the side, especially since the dressing was pretty heavy. The salad itself was decent and very fresh tasting. I will say this place is a bit overpriced, but the portions are pretty big, which kinda makes up for it. Whiptail grill is a good option to eat at and is open pretty late if you're in need of a later dinner! read more

Whiptail Grill - Southwestern Chicken Sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Thankfully this place was open on Memorial Day!! My boyfriend and I were searching for a place to eat after a long hike in Zion and were walking back from the park. While the wait was long, about 45 minutes, what made us a little more frustrated was seeing many parties of people walk out at least 15 minutes before we were seated. Once we sat down, we were immediately waited on for drink and food orders, for which we were thankful since it was around 4 PM and we were starving. My boyfriend ordered the chipotle chicken enchiladas and I ordered the nachos with chicken. Both dishes were yummy and came out promptly! Would definitely recommend this place for the delicious food!! read more

Whiptail Grill - Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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YUM, okay after a hike 10/10 and the outdoor seating beautiful. My husband and I loved this place, food was amazing. Service was also incredible. Would come here again. read more

Whiptail Grill - Taco Salad with shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

After reading the reviews we decided to give it a try. Great restaurant. Really enjoyed the salmon tacos, with mango salsa. Good service

Chicken quesadillas were ok. BBQ burger had way too much sauce on it. Waiter hardly checked on us except when we both made eye contact. Definitely wouldn't recommend over the other restaurants in the area. They automatically tip in your check so you don't have to tip on top of that amount. read more

Excellent food. Very good and friendly service. Has inside and outside dining. Thank you to Cesar for personal service.

Food was very plain not a lot of flavor. Service was great. We got seated very quickly and views were great.

Great atmosphere, great food and great staff. They were definitely busy when we had gone (day of the half marathon), but the staff was working so hard to get to everyone, and the food tasted very fresh. I would definitely recommend going here. Our server, Jesus, was so friendly and the best! read more

We stopped here for lunch on vacation in Springdale Utah during a hiking trip to Zion National Park. It's an old gas station converted to a restaurant with indoor and outdoor covered seating. The food and service and the views of the surrounding mountains were amazing. Our server was Geraldine. I had the house salad with the burger and fries and my husband had the Chile Relleno, which is their signature dish and he said it was amazing. read more

Whiptail Grill - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Best food in town, vegan options, every menu item nicely prepared, great service, well-spaced outdoor tables, great music, artwork, and incredible views. We eat here everytime we visit Zion, and since covid, we have visited three times! Service was prompt and couteous every visit. This time I branched out to a beyond burger with green chiles and it was perfect. Still love their squash and chile relleno dishes. My husband had a Sir Veza beer which he said went great with his carne asada tacos. read more

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Incredible food and service! We were looking for a birthday dinner walking from the Zion campground, and chose Whiptail on a whim. Boy, were we blown away by the flavors, generous portions, and friendly and quick service! The prices are very fair for the quality of the food. The asada tacos were loaded with meat, and the flavor (spicy style) was complex and a perfect amount of heat. The guac and chips were fresh and excellent. Our server Sammy was attentive, kind, and awesome and recommended the perfect birthday treat of the dulce de leche *chefs kiss* Thanks Whiptail for an awesome last dinner in Springdale/Zion! read more

Whiptail Grill - Carne Tacos (Asada or Chicken) Asada, fire style - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Excellent food. The chipotle chicken enchiladas are amazing and the mixed drinks are top tier. I wish I could try more of the food but I only had one day. Service was great as well. I highly recommend. read more

This restaurant is okay. I ordered the Gouda burger and my wife got the Goat Cheese Chile Relleno. My $18 burger was bland with a dry patty and the bread was hard and over toasted. My wife said her relleno was alright. She did love the strawberry margarita though. They also have a nice patio with great views and the staff are friendly. I would come here more for the drinks and apps than for the food. read more

This is definitely one of the better restaurants in the area! We had a big group and we're starving after hiking Zion all day. The service was great and the employees honestly looked like they enjoyed being there. We enjoyed the queso, guac, and salsa to start- really good! Drinks came out quickly as well. We sampled several entrees but the favorites were the shrimp tacos, Chile relleno, chicken enchiladas, and spaghetti squash enchiladas. We left with big smiles and full bellies. read more

Wowowow. Queso - BANG. burger- BANG. bbq sauce- BANG. service- BAAANNNGGG. I'm short on words because I just finished a wild hike but even if I wasn't super hungry, this place would still hit all the spots. My bb got the shrimp tacos and destroyed them. I got the bacon Gouda burger with their bbq sauce that was to die for. Love this little spot literally right outside the Zion gates, super impressed! read more

Whiptail Grill - BBQ Bacon Gouda Burger - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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The service has been great both times we stopped here. Our waitress was on top of things and checked on us often. The location is close to the park entrance and there is lots to do in the area. Had a couple of beers with some chips, guacamole and salsa. Very tasty. Friendly staff all around. read more

Best food in Zion. We went two nights in a row and would've gone one more time if we weren't leaving back home:). Delicious food, amazing service and wonderful scenery all around. Highly recommend. read more

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Exceeded my expectations. Was not thinking a Mexican place in Utah would do it for me but I was wrong. This place is very good. Big portions. Which is not a bad thing. The carne asada tacos had a kick to them but they were good. Meat very tender. read more

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. My boyfriend and I are extremely disappointed in this food establishment. We were camping in Zion National Park and had an extremely long day after visiting Bryce Canyon. We decided to order food to-go because we were too exhausted to cook dinner for the night. Online it says they close at 9pm and we got there at 8:25pm. That is another reason why we wanted to order our food to-go because we didn't want to be those people that come into food establishments close to closing time when all of the employees are ready to clean and get off work. There were multiple employees that saw us waiting at the front desk and no one approached us to help for about 7 minutes. There were also a good amount of people sitting down and enjoying their food so the place wasn't empty but it also wasn't busy. A man approaches us who I assume is the restaurant manager and doesn't even allow us to speak. He immediately says "sorry we're closed because the kitchen has to clean everything and it takes a while". He keeps repeating himself over and over without letting me get a word out. I totally understand that restaurants sometimes close early for cleaning as I have worked in the food industry for years. I asked if we were able to do a to-go order. He doesn't even listen to my question and proceeds to say "sorry we're closed and not accepting any orders". I once again ask if we can do a to-go order and he says, "ohhhhh well why didn't you say that? Of course we can do a to-go order for you". I was relieved and thankful because the surrounding restaurants were going to also close soon. Had I known the order I was about to receive AND the ridiculous and outrageous price tag on it, I would have never ordered from Whiptail to begin with. I ordered the Whiptail Burrito and my boyfriend ordered the Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas. For those two things + tip, the total came out to be $57. Oh well, that sucks. Maybe that's expected since it's a restaurant located closely to one of the most popular national parks. We get back to our campsite and I'm actually happy with the size of my burrito, however, my boyfriends Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas looked sad because they were so small. Ironically, the employee recommended that the most on the menu. As I'm eating my burrito, I realize "oh yeah, my order comes with a side of rice and beans"... I was shocked when I realized that the two 4oz sample cups in my container were the rice and beans. I was LAUGHING in disbelief because: 1. The SIDE of rice and beans were in a 4oz sample cup 2. The rice was filled to the top but the beans were filled HALFWAY 3. The beans were practically liquid The enchiladas and the burrito were mid. Definitely NOT worth $22/entree. I don't even write reviews but this establishment was such a joke and others deserve to see this review so they are warned. I cannot speak about the actual dining experience at this establishment because we ordered our food to-go but it is very clear that they don't put as much care or effort into to-go orders. If this is an issue involving the fact that they were somewhat close to closing, I would've been much happier with my experience if they had just rejected serving us. read more

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Best Mexican food I've had anywhere. The whiptail brussel sprouts were amazing. The chicken enchilada was outstanding and the raspberry margarita was excellent without being too sweet. My only complaint was I was too full to eat more food! read more

Oh man we couldn't wait to sit down. The patio was cool enough for afternoon dining under the fans in October. After a long day of hiking we were in deep need of a cold beer. Ya feel? We started with cold Pacifico and chips queso and guacamole YuMmo! My husband ordered the taco salad and I got the southwest salad with shrimp. The shrimp were perfectly grilled and delicious. I didn't realize the oxymoron at first of ordering shrimp in the middle of the desert but it was a risk that ended up working out ok lol We stayed for a bit to enjoy another beer and headed out. The staff were friendly and very attentive. Price was average considering shrimp in the desert. Too funny. Stop in on your hiking day. Family friends pets all seem welcome. read more

Whiptail Grill - Ice cold brewskie - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Perfect spot for dinner after your adventures in Zion. We stopped by on a Monday around 7pm and there was a short wait about 30 minutes. We ordered the chili relleno and nachos with sweet pork. Both were delicious and satisfying after a long day. The chili relleno was stuffed with cheese and the sauce was flavorful. The nachos just hit the spot. We also got a spicy jalapeño margarita. As the name suggests, it was spicy! There's both indoor and outdoor seating with decent sized tables. Good for groups or couples! Give it a shot if you are craving Mexican! read more

Whiptail Grill - Spicy jalapeño marg - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Amazing food, amazing music, and amazing service!! Did I mention how great the food was?!! We're here for 5 days and have really been impressed by the entire city of Springdale and the food options. Whiptail Grill was an amazing gem we found for dinner and we couldn't be happier. We were seated right away, and had the best service we could ask for from Aldo. The food was delicious, presented perfectly, and had a wide selection. I had the shrimp tacos and they weren't skimpy at all- everyone received more than enough food. They even offer sweet tea for us southern folk! Next time I'm in Springdale, we will definitely be back. We can't wait! If you don't eat here, you're definitely missing out. read more

Whiptail Grill - Delicious Shrimp tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

A short walk from our campsite at Zion Canyon RV Campground. Friendly staff and quick service. Comfortable patio seating and I really enjoyed the carne asada burrito. read more

After our amazing day in Zion hiking we needed a nice heart dinner. We decided to stop by here on a whim and glad we did! It's a small restaurant with most of the seating outside but some inside. Since we had been out all day we opted to sit inside. We had a nice seat near the window so we could still people watch and see the beautiful Zion scenery. Service here was amazing! The hostess was great and our server was on point. Hubby got the chicken burrito and it was HUGE! And delicious. It came with a side salad and he tried the house dressing which was yummy. I got the chicken tacos which were also delicious. Mine came with rice and beans. The rice must have been from the bottom of the pan because it was kinda crispy. I didn't say anything because I was getting full from just the tacos. I am sure they would have fixed it had I said something. Since it didn't come with any salsa or anything I asked for some sour cream and they brought it out quickly. Overall we both enjoyed our meals and would definitely go back next time we are in Zion. read more

Whiptail Grill - Chicken Tacos (Asada or Chicken) - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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We sat outside and the weather was perfect. Our server was great. The food was delicious. read more

Whiptail Grill - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

Shrimp tacos are gas. The strawberry margarita is also very good and a sweet drink. Super nice waitress and they offer outdoor seating :) read more

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The food here was great, the view was exceptional and the service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Whiptail Grill - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Fantastic tasting food. The staff was so warm a greeting. The views were spectacular! We would make the 9 hour drive just to eat here again read more

Food portions are HUGE!! Sweet pork Tacos were yummy. My husband got the fire tacos and asked for the sauce on the side.. the sauce was pretty spicy.. but good! Highly suggest trying the margaritas(it's not listed on the menu). You can sit outside and the area is misted. I kept asking for things and the server was always nice! FYI they don't take reservations read more

Whiptail Grill - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Alex was the best server. We have been in Utah for over a week and ate out every night and he was the best server we've had. He truly went above and beyond to help us have the best night. The food was amazing and came out quickly, a perfect day after Angels Landing! I would go here every night! read more

We were sat quickly, but then never served. We waited for 10 minutes with no server contact. A server was at the table next to us for quite some time. Then went to another table one over. We thought she would surely come to us next. She did not. So we left. We are very disappointed in this experience. read more

The food was great. The views were even better. The staff was so friendly. The portions of the food were huge-you could def share most of their meals. We really enjoyed our meal there! read more

This place is so much better than tourists have any right to expect this close to a national park. Fresh, crisp salad greens in early March, plus juicy marinated shrimp? Yes, please. Sweet pork tacos with fried onions on top? Definitely get those, too. The views from the patio are great, too, though that's true of so many places in Springdale. We will come back for sure the next time we are in Zion. read more

Whiptail Grill - Sweet pork tacos with crispy onions. - Mexican Near Me - Springdale, Utah

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Food was off the charts. I've been a few times now and always get something different the service was extremely exceptional and the view is amazing. Good service good view good food good drinks will definitely be back. read more

The food was pretty good but the manager was awful. Verbally aggressive and inhospitable. I feel bad for the waiters. Manager also arrived late to his shift and made the mood sour with his bad attitude. read more

We stopped by after a long day in Zion for beers and an app to celebrate our first day and my birthday. Didn't expect much but we sat outside to take in the views and Alex was our server. Right away, he had so much energy and greeted us with a smile. He was quick to get us drink and food in. It started snowing and we had a drive back to our hotel so he got our food to go and got us out of there with ease. We appreciate the attentiveness he gave us and the great energy. Thank you so so much, Alex! read more

trying Mexican food wherever we travel. Whiptail is one of the finest Mexican restaurants we've enjoyed anywhere Stateside. The cuisine is straightforward and standard fare, quesadillas, tacos, burritos. But the quality of the food is very high, the portions are huge. Above all, the service is outstanding and beyond our expectations. Cesar, our server manages the kitchen but his passion, love and consideration brings him out to the front of the house, he thrives on feedback from his customers. After some twenty years in the restaurant business, he recognizes that the restaurant biz has one objective, satisfying the customer. He is very kind and considerate as he introduced some Asian guests to Mexican cuisine. He was informative and polite, considerate of the language barriers, They communicated to him by flashing pictures on their phone of potential food choices. Cesar was very patient on a busy night! If you're visiting Zion National and Springdale, Whiptail is your best choice for excellent Mexican food and outstanding service! read more