Miguel's Baja Grill

We arrived just after opening because seats are limited. The dining experience didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious and very filling. I had the pineapple shrimp special and had to box half of it to take home. The service was attentive and despite the tables being close together we were able to have private conversations without raising our voices.

Great little hidden gem in the heart of Moab. Place has been here for years...dinner only. Charming, quaint and very homey atmosphere....not your typical Mexican restaurant. Service is very attentive and the food is always consistently good. Wonderful and friendly staff. Wife and I had the steak & lamb enchiladas and they were superb. This place is always on our list every year we come to visit.

My wife and I eat a lot of Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southwestern food, and we think this place is great! The food was tasty, authentic, and came in big portions. The margaritas were fantastic. The service was earnest and warm. The ambience--seated in a partially-covered, eclectic, colorfully decorated alley-way--was fun. Our favorite eatery in Moab.

This place is hard to get into in the summer months when Moab is busy. But in November, we had no problem being the first ones there and in when they opened late in the afternoon. This literally is a hole in the wall place, seemingly smashed between other businesses on Main Street Moab. Service is top notch and very helpful. The food is very authentic and flavorsome. The rice is different from other Mexican restaurants, but still had a unique and tasty flavor. The beans were seasoned and inviting. The Mole enchilada was fantastic and had the authentic, rustic, and distinctive taste Mole is supposed to taste like. It was wonderful. We are glad we were able to get in and see what the hype we have heard is about. It was worth the wait.

Wow, not getting all those 5 star reviews. Maybe we ate the wrong thing. I had the enchiladas green sauce. Too much sauce it was almost like an enchiladas soup. My wife had grilled fish tacos and said they were more like baked vs. grilled. We both had margaritas tasted like pure margarita mixer. Blah. But kudos for the chips and salsa! The atmosphere was kinda interesting, but unless there is a lot more inside that I didn't see, this place was small.

Picked this place after a day of hiking. The food was great and was served more than what we expected, which was nice! Yes, we would recommend eating here if you like this type of food. My only thing was (and this was MY fault for not noticing until after I ordered) the fountain drinks and the bottle drinks cost the same (a little picky, I know 🤷🏽‍♂️).

Food was decent. I enjoy the crispy tacos with shrimp. The salsa is a strange color and does lack flavor. The chips are definitely store bought. I do agree with others about the food being overpriced. The rice is not Mexican rice it really lacked flavor as well. Service was good a little slow but they were starting to get busy.

First of all, the place is really cute. I love the open air walkway and colorful walls and decor. The servers were cheerful, but hardly around. The biggest disappointment was the food which was bland and unsalted. They also have no homemade hot sauce.

Located right on Main St Moab, this very cute Mexican/Baha style restaurant offers a concoction of flavors from South of the border with Baha flair. The dishes were large, flavorful and delicious. Ideal following all day hikes in nearby Arches National Park. The staff are efficient friendly and knowledgeable about the food. We had chips salsa which they brought to the table. Yum. They are apparently known for their margaritas but in this case I didn't have any. It has a very casual atmosphere and perfect to wind down the day. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for tasty food.

Loved the enchiladas and the tomatillo sauce. Our server Nicholas had some great suggestions and service. Loved the location and decor.

I seldom do reviews unless a place is real good or real bad and runs counter to the majority of reviews. This is one such place, and it was awful. Actually worse than mediocre. And with the prices, a borderline rip-off. Stay away.

On our road trip, we had a lot of good food, and we wanted to try some Mexican food in Moab, UT. Miguel's came up on a Yelp search, so we decided to give it a try. When you walk in, the decor and wall paintings are very inviting. We were led to the back room which is much darker and next to the restroom, so we asked to sit out in the main dining area which is more festive. The menu is extensive, and one thing that is highlighted is the fish tacos. You can get it grilled or traditional (fried). I went with traditional, and it did not disappoint. The taco was flavorful and worthy of the recommendation on the menu. We were with friends, and so we finished the tortilla chips that is provided at most Mexican restaurants pretty quickly. We asked for another serving, and my friends were taken aback when we were told that there is an extra charge for additional chips and salsa. Never heard of that. I kinda blew it off as I was very happy with the Traditional Baja Fish Tacos, but the extra charge definitely had an effect on my friends. Oh well...I can see how people can get full eating just chips and salsa, so charging for extra servings makes the customers order more food off the menu. As Moab is a tourist destination, restaurants can do little things like that and get away with it if they provide good food.

I was recently in Moab for a few days hiking at Arches and Canyonlands and, after a cursory look at vegetarian options in town (spoiler alert: they were abundant; more so than back home in the Bay Area!), I headed to Miguel's for the portobello tacos. The atmosphere: This was lovely, with outdoor seating and beautiful decor. I was able to get a table straightaway and do a little people-watching. Food: I have to give this a solid 4. The chips and salsa were delicious. The tacos, however, were surprisingly devoid of spice, and I asked for salsa on the side to liven things up a bit (the server asked if I was sure and I replied that I was sure, we have Mexican food in California, lol). Once I added a bit more heat, all good to go! Service: OK, owners. I get that a woman sitting by herself is apparently a sad sight for your other customers and you'd like to see me get out of there ASAP but does it have to be so obvious? I was having a good time. Please don't come and try to take away my plate when I'm still eating. Hands off my food! I had this experience at *every* place I ate at in Moab. I'll bring a date next time. Overall, a decent, well-priced option very close to my hotel.

Everything. Terrible cold chicken tacos. Dry and boring. Service was actually worse. Our food came out ten minutes apart. Margaritas were watery and overly sweet. The Miguels big burrito was all beans and a few pieces of meat

Quality is outstanding. Out of the 5 nights we spent in Moab, we went to Miguel's twice. Hubs & I repeated the same dishes on both visits. He had the MOAB burrito with steak, first time with green sauce (his favorite) and then the red sauce. Neither one was spicy according to him. The size is massive so it's perfect for dudes lunch/dinner after a 5-7 hour trail. The salsa for the chips was deeelicious! I had the Spicy Shrimp Fajitas minus the big green chile on top (the flavoring it gave was more than enough for me lol). The shrimp was so savory mixed in with diced portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, slithers of onions & green peppers alongside a plentiful side of mole and half cup of rice. The three fajitas is comes with is just right. Price is merited. If you want excellent flavor, fullness, and fluffy portions, I highly recommend you try this place. Tasty!

This was a fun place! For some reason people are claiming it is closed and even google says it is closed, IT IS NOT I just went the other day (March 15 2023) IT IS NOT CLOSED I really liked the vibe of the inside. Super colorful, they made the side hallway look like it is outside, stone on the ground, gosh everywhere lol Really fun The staff was kind too I got the spicy chicken fajitas.. which were not spicy lol but they were still good I will say that they needed salt which was a common theme for all of the food my group received But! Once we put more salt on each of our dishes we all loved them My friend got the MOAB burrito and loved it It was huge!!! And my girlfriend got the Baja Fish Taco which she also liked a lot I'll definitely come here again if I'm ever again in the Moab area

My chili relenos was delicious, it was just what I wanted the homemade salsa was fresh and delightful with just the right heat. My husband pork tacos, unfortunately were not as good. Very dry, no salsa or sour cream. It's a fun vibrant atmosphere and service was fine.

Limited seating so may have to wait. No queso so don't ask lol. All food was fresh and authentic but came at a hefty price. Don't expect to spend less than $25 on your meal.

After eating so much heavy Mexican food on our road trip, we were looking for something relatively clean to eat. We were so glad to stumble upon Miguel's because they had non-greasy/non-heavy menu options. We ordered the Ceviche (fish) and Tostadas (pork) for takeout (due to the long wait for a table). Our food was ready within 10 minutes and we enjoyed devouring it outside on a park bench. Our dishes had a great balance of freshness, acidity, and crunch. Even though they were technically both appetizers, they were certainly filling enough to be a meal, especially the ceviche. I appreciated the extra chips they gave us too because we had more filler than nachos.

I didn't take any pics so shame on me. But this place was very cute. The service was quick and friendly. I got the chile relleno, which looked just like another pic on a precious review. It was really good! I really liked the rice too. Not the beans, I don't like any beans! Definitely a comfort meal. I saw other people eating burritos and OMG! They are huge!

I've never been to a restaurant with such raving reviews yet walked away so disappointed. Miguel's is not a place I likely would have stopped at had it not been for the reviews. I tried the spicy steak fajitas and they were so spicy I couldn't eat them. They were supposed to be loaded with toppings but it was just steak with a whole lot of onions. The fish tacos were highly recommended but were very fishy. The chicken tacos lacked any flavor. The chips and salsa were good and the kids enjoyed their cheese quesadillas but the adults all went home and ate again. Service was just ok. We definitely wouldn't go back.

Great food, quick service too. Small place on Main Street, only open 5-10 pm When they tell you the roasted jalepenos are hot, they aren't kidding! But my husband was warned.

Miguel's was delicious! We tried the enchiladas, which were great. Not a lot of options for little kids, but we were able to make do with some of their sides. The restaurant is very small, so there may be a bit of a wait.

I spotted Miguel's while strolling by the night before; and I liked the look immediately. So when we broke for lunch in Moab to run an errand, I suggested it as our lunch spot. Great vibe and use of space here. It looks like they filled in the gap between two buildings to create a long, indoor/outdoor area with plenty of indirect, natural light. Nice use of colors too. The kitchen and bathrooms were in a raised, add-on space in the back. Overall vibe felt like an escape - quiet, secluded, yet festive. (A Tecate with a lime & salt called out to me immediately.) Service was quite slow and a little harried; but it was still pretty friendly. I'm guessing they were low on staff; but I don't know if it was just that particular day or a trend. Also, even though it was after the lunch hour, we arrived at the same time as a few others. In the end, our meal took a bit longer than planned. We had more hiking to do, and I didn't want to stuff myself on a hot day, so after ordering that Tecate I opted for a 1/2 portion of the M.O.A.B. (mother of all burritos), ordered wet. I was glad I did, since what I received was still surprisingly large. The delicious, homemade mole sauce on top was enough to make me finish every last bite. Yum! (Note: I saw a full MOAB float by on a tray; I think it is now the biggest burrito I have ever seen!). I recommended Miguel's to get your Mex on in Moab, but maybe try to go here at less-busy times, just in case.

Very good Mexican food in Moab. The carne asada quesadilla was excellent. Lots of meat, lots of cheese. The chicken tostadas were equally as tasty. Stacked high with veggies and chicken. Beer selection is good. Staff was friendly and courteous.

Great service and the beef fajitas were soooo delicious. The ceviche was okay, not the type of seasoning I usually have and liked.

Decent food, though Tex-mex lovers should eat here expecting something different for sure. There's no queso on the menu, and the fajitas tastes pretty good, but were very different from tex-mex style. Meat was fully cooked but no charring on the meat at all. Standard order looked to have about 1/2 lb of beef and a bit overwhelmed by veggies. I think that's probably why there was little to no charring on the meat, the liquid from the veggies imparted plenty of flavor but also prevented the high heat on the meat. Standard order came with only 3 tortillas and there was a charge for 3 more. Shredded cheese was another thing that did not come with the standard order and was an up charge to add. Not a bad meal at all, but probably wouldn't go back unless other options weren't available.

Wow, were did this service come from, 2018?! Every time the waitress pass our table she always looked our way to see if we needed anything . Who does that anymore? Food was fabulous. I got a tostada appetizer dish and it was huge. My husband got the chicken tacos and it was a large plate. The place was festive, but no air conditioning. We didn't mind sitting outside in between the shade of the buildings. This was quite comfortable. This is a family owned restaurant and our excellent server was Zaida.

Great food. Good service. Good Mexican beer selection. The Corona Familiar was a nice option. Tight seating, and sometimes crowded, but worth it.

What a cute place. The front just beckons you to take a peek inside! Once inside, it's like a different world. There is a long covered patio with the main restaurant in back. There are two mini uncovered patios between the covered patio and the inside. We were seated at a table for two in one of the two small patios. The weather was great and we were in the shade so it was just fine. Cute plants decorate the space. We both ordered the same thing and we loved it- Chile Rellenos with Mexican Coke. As a side note, the fountain drink option is Pepsi. For dessert, we opted for the churro with ice cream. Everything was presented so well and was sooo rico! We will have to come back for more.

Came here for linner Pros: - Food was really good - range from chicken tacos to steak fajitas, everything is well seasoned and moist - Extremely friendly staff (kept refilling our chip basket, checking in on us at appropriate times) - Huge portion sizes - def can share an entree between a party of two - Really chill atmosphere to dine in Cons: - Long wait time

I have mixed feelings about Miguel's. First, we enjoyed the open air seating. A good amount of tables with ceiling fans for those days that Moab is beyond hot (100+). The margaritas were spot on. It was tempting to have one too many - but there was early morning hiking waiting for me the next day. The food was average Mexican food at best. I had the blackened fish tacos, which you put together yourself. My boys had the fajitas and my husband had a burrito so huge that no human could possibly ever finish it. All of the dishes seemed overly expensive for basic Mexican fare. What did win me over was the fact that they knew how to handle gluten free food for our kiddo with Celiac. Waitress instantly knew which dishes were GF and the kitchen sent his dish out separately.

We were told it was a must . Ambiance was nice. It's open but the shade is right, so it was not hot. The food was marginal. The chips tasted purchased, our first batch was all crumbs. The tortillas were not great. A good tortilla can make a meal. Ordered shrimp tacos. Very Americanized with flour tortillas. Not real authentic. The only thing that I really enjoyed was the rice. The rice was really good. Probably will not go back.

We are visiting Moab and just happened into Miguel's. The decor gives an authentic Mexican vibe. The chips were warm , light and crispy. I had the Rajas Con Crema. Oh, my, how rich and flavorful. My husband had the Tacos San Lucas. The pork was so tender. The wait-staff was attentive and timely. We recommend Miguel's highly if you are in Moab.

The posted online menu prices do not match the in house menu they hand you. Pretty much a $10 increase per item across the menu. When I enquired why the difference? I was told that they change their menu prices once per year, and they haven't gotten around to changing the web site. Food was good though

Best place we ate in Moab over our 3 day stay! A bit pricey, but no different than any other place in town. Margaritas were excellent and strong. Ceviche was fresh and tasted wonderful. Loved the salsa with the chips. For main dishes, we had mixed fajitas and baja fish tacos with mahi. Both were excellent! It's a small place and I'm sure could be a wait at busy dinner time rush. We got there right at 5 and by about 5:30 every table was occupied. Our waitress was friendly and efficient and food/drinks came out quickly.

This visit to Miguel's has been on my mind from the day I made the camping plan. I called them about 10 after 5. (They open at 5) The girl said it would take 10 minutes. It took 10 minutes. I ordered an enchilada and it was just as good as if I sat in the restaurant. Can't go wrong!!

Don't waste your time. The drinks aren't good at all the food was horrible as well. Took forever to get everything. And four people with tip it was $177.

Salsa was bomb. Service was phenomenal, everyone was super friendly. Food was lukewarm and was just okay. Coming from A San Diego native, this is a good stop.

We were in Moab for two days and for the two days we got their steak fajitas dinner to go. It was $25 but the steak was great and it comes with a side of chips and salsa. Delicious!

Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere in Moab for Mexican food. How this place is in business after 23 years is a complete mystery. The positive reviews have to be fakes. The food here was horrid. One of their specialties/favorite dishes (Carne Asada Tacos) Dry/bland meat. Even the rice and beans were bland/awful. Minuscule amounts of guacamole were provided as garnish. Chicken quesadilla... dry, bland meat. Cheese was coagulated glop. The "top shelf" margaritas were watered down/weak. Even the salsa (chips and salsa) was bland. Seriously the worst Mexican food we have ever eaten (we are from San Diego and know Mexican food). $75 that We tried another Mexican restaurant in Moab (El Tapatio) and it was far better than this Miguel's.

If you're hiking in Moab, you might work up an appetite. If you're walking down the main drag in Moab, you might stumble upon this restaurant. If the two converge, you might find yourself starting down the Mother of All Burritos (aka MOAB), like me... plus a margarita because they're delicious too. Now, there's the half and whole MOAB. The half comes with a little more salad and a little less burrito. The more and less aren't massive differences though. You'll get a good meal out of the half size. You will probably get two meals out of the whole. Take your pick. I picked the whole with pork. I will say the rice inside was a bit of a disappointment and the meat wasn't super well distributed so there were parts of the burrito with almost all rice and others with almost all meat. Otherwise, not a bad bit of food. The free tortilla chips are bagged but put in a warmer so they come out tasting more like fresh ones. The salsa is tasty. Definitely not cheap but you're in the middle of Moab. What do you expect? At least it's good portions and it was better than another Mexican place we'd been to down the street that weekend.

Went here early. No customers and wondered if they were open. Little hole in the wall spot on Moab's main drag. Service was great. Food was delivered quickly, and was awesome! Wife and I split their monster burrito, and it was definitely monster. Sauce and salsa are homemade, tangy and sweet. Definitely coming back next time we come through!

This was one of the only places open for dinner when my friend and I returned from Canyonlands so we added our names to the list for about a 20 minute wait. It's very unassuming and small from the outside street but the inside is very quaint and cute and has a covered glass ceiling walkway to the back with more seating. Think colorful, day of the dead doll-type decor. We were seated right at around 20 minutes in the back room and walked through the main seating area to get there where the kitchen is located, a register, and about 4-5 more small tables. We were instantly brought fresh salsa (a little spicy) and warm corn chips and our waitress greeted us and brought ice water. My friend ordered the portobello tacos and I chose to go with the tostadas, add pork with a side of rice. I'm glad I added the rice because it was really delicious - made with some sort of broth I think - shaved carrots and small chopped pieces of zucchini, sooooo good! I enjoyed my tostadas. They were a great portion for appetizers and once I added the pork to them they were easily entree-sized. Our waitress was very friendly and checked on us often, food was out quickly, the kitchen was buzzing, and it tasted very good and authentic. We both enjoyed our meals. I would come back without hesitation!

After getting ignored at TWO other local restaurants we stumbled upon Miguels. First of all, the decor is adorable, and they have an indoor-outdoor patio upfront, and we were able to sit at a beautiful little table under the stars. Next, the food was absolutely incredible! My daughter had the Chile Relleno with steak (I had more than a few bites) and even the rice and beans were amazing. I ordered the lime and tequila scallops. Usually I am hesitant to order seafood in a Mexican food restaurant, but this was a top-notch and incredibly high-quality dish. Finally, the service was extraordinary. Our server, Nicholas, was so friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Everyone in this beautiful little restaurant was smiling, and seemed happy to work here... makes all the difference in the world.

We absolutely loved the service and the meal! We split an enchilada and I enjoyed the well made margarita. The ambience was perfect. Highly recommend!!

I love this place! The people are so friendly and nice. It has a festive atmosphere and a happy vibe. My wife said that sitting on the patio made her feel like we were at Cancun. We shared the big burrito and it was plenty for the two of us. I would've taken a picture but there are plenty already taken. I consider myself a salsa-aholic. Their Salsa was very good! Flavorful but mild. They give you a roasted jalapeño which adds a kick to the meal. That always makes me happy!

It's just not Mexican... it's not spicy at all... guess can't complain it in Utah... The food itself taste not bad, but I was just wanting to have some spicy food...

I have a love-hate relationship with fajitas...if the meat is chewy...hate! But Miguel's served up some of the tastiest fajitas we have had. I found myself trolling to make sure I found all the steak where it is often the opposite. The chips and salsa were plentiful and crispy and the margarita was muy bueno! Come here to eat and support local business!

A little whole in the wall and oh so very good. Large portions. We had the flautas and a large burrito - enough for a second night dinner. Great service. Definitely worth the price and glad we found the place.

The food here was pretty average. We got the shrimp quesadilla appetizer (portion was huge - enough for a meal by itself) and the MOAB burrito. Complimentary chips and salsa were tasty - the salsa had a bit of a kick which was nice (probably my favorite part of the meal). The shrimp quesadilla was huge. Shrimp was pretty tasty, but the tortilla was not particularly crispy. It was a solid meal but nothing to write home about. The burrito was a bit disappointing - there was a good amount of meat and portion size was great, however the flavor was lacking. Overall we had high hopes as a couple people in town had high words of praise, but we found ourselves a bit disappointed. It wasn't a bad meal by any means, but not as delicious as we hoped it would be.

Been here twice and have to say, we have had a great experience each time. Super nice staff, really good Mexican food and tasty margaritas. Nothing over the top, just really well done.

Food was excellent & margaritas were too. Service was even better with Donyeye (maybe butchering that) making terrific recommendations, then the owner Javier III and his 11 year old son Javier IV, stopping by our table to check in and thank us for dining with them. My wife & I each had the MOAB Lite (Mother Of All Burritos half size) with side salad. The homemade dressing on the salad was great! Half a burrito was still huge & all the ingredients were fresh & well prepared / seasoned. Very tasty! Oh yeah, the chips & salsa were terrific too. We even had the pleasure of meeting a local who was dining next to us. Freddie, you're a wonderful man, and thanks for sharing your spirituality with us.

Great food. Loved the chips and salsa. They have small narrow alleyway with covered outdoor seating. The guacamole was decent. Everything was delicious. I know guys that have been coming for 13 years straight and they swear it is the best Mexican food in town. I would have to agree, even though it's only been 1 year.

Overpriced for sure! The fish taco plate was $17.99 for 2 underseasoned tacos with a small scoop of basic rice and refried beans. Oh there was a bit of bagged raw cole slaw. I also agree with the other reviews about the salsa; it seems watered down. Chips weren't very good either. Although the service was good and they were following COVID protocol, I would not return here. I recommend you try a different taco place in Moab.

Oh my GOSH I'm going to be dreaming about Miguel's for a very long time! We stopped in about an hour before they closed and were immediately greeted with some of the most glorious chips and salsa I've ever had. My husband and I each had a margarita, both very well done, and then the AMAZING entrees... I ordered a "lite" (it was still massive haha) MOAB burrito with lamb and mole. Oh. My. Gosh. I'm not exaggerating, but this was some of the best mole I've ever had - we've been throughout Cali, Mexico, Mexico City, the southwest US, etc and always try a mole (I'm obsessed) dish on the menu. This was incredible - the wonderful mixture of earthy, sweet, chocolately, savory... Wow. Just wow. And the lamb was cooked perfectly - So tender, so flavorful. The side salad was a very nice addition with a variety of fruits and veggies accompanied by a homemade cilantro lime dressing (order this dressing, it's out of this world)! Insane. My husband ordered the Baja fish tacos and... Wow. The fish were cooked perfectly with JUST the right amount of batter. The shells were perfectly crisp, the sauce was a wonderful creamy Chipotle mixture, and the cabbage was a perfect amount of crunch. These were accompanied by wonderful beans and rice sides. On top of all of this, the staff and service is spectacular!!! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! We definitely will be back soon!!!

Great food and service. Loved the ambiance of this place! Would definitely eat there again!!