Latino-Owned Mexican Restaurants in West Valley City, UT: Local Guide

About West Valley City

West Valley City is in Salt Lake County, Utah, just west of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front, and it is one of the largest cities in the state. It is a mostly residential city with busy commercial streets, and it has a sizable Latino community. Local addresses follow Utah's grid system, such as 3500 South and 2200 West.

That grid is useful when you are looking for a meal. The restaurants below are spread across the city, from sit-down spots with bars and kids' menus to quick-service places with a drive-through.

This guide lists 5 Latino-owned Mexican restaurants in West Valley City, UT, each of which self-reports Latino ownership on its Google Business Profile. We summarize ratings, review counts, ordering options and accessibility details so you can plan your visit.

Businesses are listed in no particular order.

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Businesses listed

Average rating

4.4★

Combined reviews

8,166

Spotlight 01

El Paisa Grill

2126 S 3200 W, West Valley City, UT 84119 · Mexican restaurant

4.4★ (4,426 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Bar onsite, Restroom, Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

Why It's Special

El Paisa Grill, at 2126 S 3200 W, has a 4.4 rating from 4,426 reviews, by far the largest count here. It accepts reservations and has a bar onsite. High chairs and a kids' menu are listed. Hours are 11 AM to 8 PM on most weekdays, running to 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Spotlight 02

Zacateco

4691 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84120 · Mexican restaurant

3.9★ (116 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Restroom, Good for kids

Why It's Special

Zacateco is at 4691 3500 S and has a 3.9 rating from 116 reviews. Its profile lists dine-in, takeout, delivery and a drive-through. Hours are 10 AM to 8 PM on weekdays, and weekends open earlier, at 8 AM on Saturdays and Sundays, closing at 7 PM. A wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot are listed.

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Spotlight 03

Cafe Silvestre

3524 S 2200 W, West Valley City, UT 84119 · Mexican restaurant

4.6★ (2,298 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Gender-neutral restroom, Restroom, Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

Why It's Special

Cafe Silvestre, at 3524 S 2200 W, has a 4.6 rating from 2,298 reviews and accepts reservations. It is closed Mondays and open 9 AM to 5 PM on Sundays. Tuesday through Saturday it runs later, reaching 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. High chairs, a kids' menu and a gender-neutral restroom are listed.

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Planning Your Visit

Four of these restaurants say they accept reservations, which can help for groups, while Zacateco lists dine-in, takeout, delivery and a drive-through instead. Cafe Silvestre is closed Mondays, so check the day before you go.

If you are bringing children, El Paisa Grill, Cafe Silvestre and Gallo Loco Chicken Express each list high chairs and a kids' menu. For large parties, call ahead to confirm availability.

Spotlight 04

Mí Casa Tortillería

2401 Constitution Blvd, West Valley City, UT 84119 · Mexican restaurant

4.6★ (763 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Restroom, Good for kids, High chairs

Why It's Special

Mí Casa Tortillería is at 2401 Constitution Blvd. It has a 4.6 rating from 763 reviews and accepts reservations. Google shows hours as open 8 AM to 11 PM, which looks simplified, so confirm the weekly schedule. High chairs, a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and seating are listed in the profile.

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Hours and Late-Night Options

Hours differ widely. Gallo Loco Chicken Express lists service until 1 AM on several nights, Cafe Silvestre runs to 11 PM on weekends, and Zacateco closes at 8 PM on weekdays.

Two profiles show simplified hours, so use them as a guide only. A quick call or a look at the restaurant's page will confirm what is open on your day.

Spotlight 05

Gallo Loco Chicken Express

2196 W 3500 S C1, West Valley City, UT 84119 · Mexican restaurant

4.4★ (563 reviews)Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating, Bar onsite, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi, Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

Why It's Special

Gallo Loco Chicken Express, at 2196 W 3500 S C1, has a 4.4 rating from 563 reviews and accepts reservations. It has a bar onsite, Wi-Fi, high chairs and a kids' menu. Hours are long, opening at 8 AM and running to 1 AM on Tuesdays through Saturdays, with Monday ending at 9 PM.

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Using This Guide

West Valley City has more restaurants than this page can cover, so treat the list as a starting point. The order is not a ranking, and review counts and ratings reflect Google reviews only. Ownership is self-reported via each Google Business Profile and has not been independently verified.

Hours, reservation policies and menus change, so confirm them with the restaurant before you visit. Each business has a page on this site with its address and amenities.

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