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Miguel's Baja Grill
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- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
8 reviews for Miguel's Baja Grill
Ya, it was good. A lot of what needs to be said has been said in other reviews.
It was pricey, but going out to dinner in Moab is going to be. Also, I would be willing to bet that this is the best mexican in the area.
Our tour guide from Moab Adventure Center suggested we check it out. I still have half of a M.O.A.B. in the fridge. If you want to know what that is, then order one.
Miguel's is located closer towards the Northern end of Main Street. After a couple of days in Moab, you start running out of dinner options so we finally had to try Miguel's. Their featured item is the MOAB which is a monster burrito with a meat of your choice. I got a steak MOAB and was underwhelmed. The meat wasn't particularly interesting and the bulk was comprised majorly of refried beans and rice. Frankly, I prefer my rice and beans on my plate and the meat and pico to be the business of my burrito. Because there were so many beans and rice in the burrito, it became quickly obvious that they didn't taste that great either. The restaurant layout is very linear and cute, but during my evening visit, the place was pretty drafty.
Yuck. This place is pricey and the fish in our tacos was limp and cold. I know Moab is a tourist trap, but this place is really a rip off.
I was a bit skeptical about this place but I really liked it. It's not the tiny taqueria I'm used to at home, but it looks more upscale (but not fancy) - that is, more festive and colorful. I like how the outdoor seating is tucked away rather than right next to the street. It's more private. I definitely felt relaxed sitting out there with a margarita and free chips and salsa.
The recipes are supposed to be authentic family recipes. The owner, Miguel, is Mexican and he grew up in Baja California. They have enchiladas, burritos, tamales, ceviche, chile rellenos, etc. They're known for their fish tacos.
I had a large salad for dinner which I remember was really quite good: Fresh greens, homemade dressing, plenty of fish, other veggies to keep things interesting.
Maybe a little harsh with just two stars, the place did seem to have some crazy young (legal?) staff and was real busy but it just seemed like they didn't really have the whole running a restaurant thang down when we got there about 8 on a Wednesday. Took ages to order anything, kid (yes I mean kid) spilt drinks and nearly dropped desert on the way to our table. Menu is standard, staff didn't really offer much in the way of help, food was quite average, good sizes fo sho but very overpriced for what it is.
Not enjoying my first Mexican food after a week away from California...
Decent Mexican food at Moab prices with good service. I was pretty dehydrated from rock climbing all day, but my water glass never ran dry although they must have refilled it at least six times. If you're used to eating Mexican in California you won't be impressed, but I gave it four stars because I would go there again. My carne asada tacos were good, and my wife liked her shrimp tacos.
I think Utah liquor laws limit the amount of alcohol served in drinks to one ounce, so don't expect any strong margaritas. Like one of the other reviews mentioned, the margaritas were served with blue salt which was about the same shade of the building.
this place was just OK. I broke my own rule and had Mexican food in a state that does not border Mexico.
First let me say that the service was outstanding. Just about the best service we got in 3 states.
But the food was average at best.
I had Margarita with patron silver on the rocks. they said it was one ounce and they meant it. it tasted like pretty much straight up margarita mix. And it came with blue salt on the rim. Where does blue salt come from? WTF! I also ordered a shot and it came with the gnarly blue salt. Why would you serve salt with Patron? At least ask.
We ordered ceviche. It sounded good by the description but when it arrived it was the kind that was made with katsup. Oh No! Well we ate it any way and it wasn't that bad. The strangest thing was that it was served with a tostada style tortilla and mayo. That's right mayo. I tried it. And it wasn't half bad. Just not my style of ceviche
I had the chicken tacos. They were pretty good. The rice that came with it was really good. And the roasted Jalapeno was done right.
My wife ordered the fish tacos. Unfortunately, the fish was a little past its prime and over cooked.
All that being said, the ambiance was nice and if you are not used to really good Mexican food, than give it a shot.
This is a pretty good find right in the middle of town (literally: Main St & Center St... if you know how the streets are laid out across Utah, you'll understand). The restaurant looks like it sits in what used to be an alley between two other buildings, with some indoor seating and the kitchen in a small building at the end of the alley. No worries, though, as the outdoor area is covered and has heaters if you're dining in cold weather. We enjoyed Miguel's on the last night of their 2007 season (they are closed from mid-Nov to mid-Feb). While the prices were on the high side for Tex-Mex (especially steak dishes), this seems to be a function of a captured market as prices are little expensive all over town: dinner was about $50 for two adults, two kids. The food, however, was memorable. My wife had chicken enchiladas with a tasty authentic smoky mole sauce, rather than a sweet sauce like you'll find many other places. My kids inhaled a chicken taco and chicken enchilada with a tangy green tomatillo sauce. I had lamb tacos that were tender and came with a range of garnishes. The refried beans were creamy; the rice flavorful; the grilled jalapenos HOT. Check out Miguel's during your next warm weather trip to Moab.