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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Salt Lake City Weekly, Gastronomic Salt Lake City, The Salt Lake Tribune, and Salt Lake Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Lone Star Taqueria · Cottonwood Heights
Lone Star Taqueria has the feel of a roadside institution, with fish tacos, carne asada, burritos, and house salsas served from a colorful Cottonwood Heights building. The tacos favor generous fillings and direct flavors over delicate presentation. A patio and quick counter rhythm make it especially useful after time in the nearby canyons.
Tacos Don Rafa · Downtown
Tacos Don Rafa brings the direct language of a street stand to State Street. Small tortillas carry carne asada, al pastor, lengua, and other meats with onion, cilantro, lime, and salsa left to the diner. The format encourages ordering across several fillings, then returning to the counter once a favorite becomes clear.
Fresh Donuts & Deli · South Salt Lake
Fresh Donuts & Deli turns out classic raised rings, filled doughnuts and fritters from an unassuming State Street counter. The dough stays light beneath straightforward glazes, and the early morning selection rewards arriving before popular trays empty. Its appeal is traditional rather than theatrical, built on fresh frying, familiar flavors and the easy cadence of a neighborhood shop.