Whiptail Grill

Best Mexican food around town for sure. Everything was delicious and generous in portions. Light eaters can share a main dish no doubt. Recalled immediately after sitting in the restaurant that we’ve been here 10 years ago. This longevity already proves something. Here has only leaves good memories. A great plus for an already A+ destination of the Zion park. You can enjoy the sunset spread on the mountain just standing outside facing the restaurant.

Eat here. You won't regret it. Shrimp tacos are huge and delicious. BBQ pork tacos are delicious. Chips with salsa and queso are delicious. Mixed drinks are fantastic. Ask for the fire hot sauce if you like it extra spicy. Our server, Jesus, was very friendly and attentive. My only complaints: They have limited indoor seating, so you might need to wait a long time if you want to sit inside. Mixed drinks are small for the price. The tacos were expensive, but man they were delicious.

Wow! After reading many positive reviews, we decided to dine at Whiptail Grille and it was the best choice! Quesadillas, Carne asada tacos, bacon Gouda burger w sweet potato fries, Whiptail nachos- all amazing! They cooked every dish with care! Service was great. Our server was so friendly and provided a good service. In this hot weather, indoor seating is limited but outdoor space was ok with cold mist. When you are in Zion canyon, this is a restaurant you want to dine if you want straight good food.

After a day of hiking at Zion, this is the place! Great food and ambiance. Sit outside and enjoy the setting sun after a day of being in the park. The shrimp tacos are outstanding. If you are hungry the burrito is one of the best ever. Servers are fun and helpful. The chili relieno was delish (but a little smaller size for the price), & the wings were great. We were in Zion for two days, and ate dinner here both nights - happily. Teenager and parents approved!

This is a great location for a multitude of reasons. Their food was amazing, I had the enchiladas (ate it too quick so I don’t have a pic), and the guava margarita. Both were superb! The location is a nifty way to repurpose an old gas station transformed into a restaurant. Of course the view is truly majestic with the mountains as a backdrop.

We were seated promptly. Cute decor! It used to be an old Texaco. We had just left Zion on a HOT day and just did a super long hike. Told them and they kept our waters full! Food was delicious! Will definitely be back!

Ordered the Whiptail burrito with shrimp; it was very good. My wife ordered the Asada tacos. The portions are generous. My wife also ordered the blueberry lemonade and it was great.

The chef takes his menu seriously! Came here 2 days in a row while in Zion. Highly recommend this place - nice and promo service, outstanding margaritas and carne asada tacos were our fav

Whiptail Grill is a restaurant repurposed from an old gas station, which makes for a pretty unique ambiance. Right off the bat, the service was excellent. Our waiter was so nice, friendly, and was light-hearted and cracked jokes. He was also very quick with our drinks and food. The chips, salsa, and guacamole we ordered for the table tasted fresh. The guacamole was well flavored. Our main course was tasty as well. The chile relleno was especially unique with the Goat cheese but it worked very nicely with the dish. The burrito was packed with a juicy and smoky tasting carne asada with a cheesy sauce that coated the burrito. I fully recommend eating here when visiting Zion National Park.

Very good food. I got the shrimp tacos which are usually too small but these were big and the aoili was spicy rather than than sweet. My son and wife got salmon tacos which were great (but the salmon was too small). The pineapple and mango slaw was delicious as well. The cooling mist in the outdoor area helped a ton as well. And the waiter was nice too.

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.

After a strenuous hike, this restaurant was exactly what I needed to satisfy my hunger. The ambiance was charming, and fortunately, it wasn't overly crowded. The portions were generous, and every dish was bursting with flavor. The standout dish for us was definitely the whiptail nachos. The blend of flavors was exceptional, and they arrived piping hot, enhancing the experience even more. We also indulged in the whiptail steak burrito, which was simply delightful. I highly recommend adding the green sauce on the side since it elevates the flavors to another level. Although, there was a tad too much cheese for my liking, but cheese lovers will certainly appreciate it. Overall, this restaurant provided the perfect post-hike lunch spot, and I would definitely revisit. The added bonus of free wifi was much appreciated too!

it was very slow from start to finish. we stopped after hiking at Zion national park. The ambiance was very nice, apparently a converted gas station. Outdoor patio on a great day in April. Unfortunately, there was not a waiting list and we were told to wait in line and that's how they seated us. Easily waited for an hour while we watched the "host' seat people, serve people, and roll up silverware. He as also trying to direct the bussers to clean certain tables. when we arrived there, there were many tables that were open and we thought we would get seated quickly... we were wrong. once it was our turn to get seated, no apology and he started rolling silverware for 4 while we waited, then proceeded to seat us. the service was otherwise average speed. Food came out quickly and it was quite delicious. This was the saving grace for this place (otherwise it would have gotten 5 stars if it weren't for the long wait despite open tables, no concept of a wait list, and really no friendliness from the host) I had the chicken taco salad, great dressing, portion size , and the surprise was the rice and beans under the mountain of salad. My wife had the pork tacos... excellent roasted bbq pork, rice, and beans. if they change during the peak tourist time, they will be spectacular! Understaffing may be the issue, but there are definitely little improvements that can go a long way.

Pet friendly patio with great views of Zion! We sat outdoors and our dog got so much attention. The food was pretty good, we got a few beers and I got the chicken sandwich on a bun and it was nice. The fries were really good, I'm not a fries person but I loved their sweet potato fries. My husband got the shrimp tacos and those were good too. Overall, nice restaurant with good service.

Came here on a rainy Saturday night for dinner. The space is small inside so if the weather is poor, you will have to wait to be seated. I ordered the spaghetti squash goat cheese enchiladas. I thought they were just OK. It could've used a lot more filling for the price. I also tried one of the sweet pork tacos and that was definitely a better choice. The beans and rice however, were absolutely delicious. I visit Zion national park frequently and this was my first time here. If you are in the area, this is a good place for dinner.

My husband and I visited while vacationing in zion...it was really good!! the ribeye was delicious, the carne asada tacos were good as well tye only downside was they were so big haha couldn't finish them. we also ordered chips guacamole & and salsa, both good but needed salt, so we added to taste and all good!! Also tried the coconut & strawberry margaritas, also so good!! The staff was super friendly too our server was Jesus and he was so nice! Definitely a place to try!!

On our first night in town we decided to give Whiptail Grill a try. It was a good decision. The restaurant makes use of an old gas station building and offers indoor and outdoor seating. There was a wait for outdoor seating so we opted to go inside. The dining room is airy and modern. The decor plays off the building's previous use. The staff was friendly and efficient. My husband opted for the chicken burrito with a side of beans and rice. I chose the chili relleno with a side salad with their avocado dressing. We also ordered a round of the lime margaritas. All of the food was very good! If you like goat cheese you'll enjoy the chili relleno. We were a little disappointed to learn the chocolate, habanero and peanut butter flan was not available but the flan cheesecake we had instead didn't disappoint. If you are in Springdale definitely stop in at Whiptail.

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.

Good mexican restaurant by Zion National Park. Really close restaurant right outside to the entrance of the National Park. The table where we were seated, there were incredible amount of flies. We had to move from inside the restaurant to the outside seating. The food was good but I was kind of mad that they didn't tell us that there was 18% gratuity already included in the receipt. So we tipped them generously on top of the tip. So ended up tipping 36%. They were nice but there were bunch of flies and it landed on my salad. Experience wasn't all that great due to bunch of flies trying to land on our food. Not the staffs fault but bad experience with flies and double tipping.

Fabulous service and kind people! The food was delicious with big portions for price. Beautiful ambience on the patio - would love to return!

Alex was our server but we felt like everyone who worked there was our server. Our glasses were always being filled. Anytime someone walked by our table they asked if we needed anything. Now the food, fresh and delicious. We left full and feeling great. Everything we ordered was delicious. Burgers, burritos, fries, tacos. Ingredients tasted like they just came from the garden. We come to Zion every 2-3 years and Whiptail is a place we will come back to every time we visit.

I was looking forward to this place given the reviews and my love for Mexican food. What a disappointment. The service was too fast, none of our food was hot. I ordered their famous stuffed chili, which is fried and it wasn't even hot. Not sure how that works. Black beans tasted like straight vinegar. It was one of those places I wished I didn't have to pay for the meal at the end. I would pass, there are other places that look promising.

Conclusion/TLDR version: The service was great, the ambience was good, and the food was average. Depending on what you are looking for, this may either be a good spot or an okay one, but it's more moderately priced than some other spots in town and it has a solid variety for groups all enjoying different things. Details: Food: 7.5/10, the black beans and rice were lukewarm. The green sauce on the enchiladas was tasty, the spaghetti squash filling was fresh but lacked any notable seasoning or flavor. Other diners seemed to enjoy their food. Service: 9.5/10, the waitress and staff were attentive, accommodating, and friendly. Waters and drinks were refilled promptly and we never felt ignored. Ambience: 8.5/10. Casual and lively. They have indoor and outdoor seating with good views of the surrounding rocks. Outdoor seating didn't appear to have space heaters for cold evenings, but we were inside so they may have been out of sight. Side note: The kids menu has chicken tenders, a burger, and quesadillas, which the picky kids seemed to like okay.

After a full day of hiking at Zion, we were happy to find a table on a Saturday evening at Whiptail Grill. We were starving and thirsty. WG hit the spot. Service was a bit slow, but we understood the place was packed. Seemed WG was understaffed. We started with guacamole and drinks as we reviewed the menu. Couldn't decide what to order! Guacamole was good and the IPA hit the spot after a warm day hiking the trails of ZNP. Finally decided on pork tacos and spicy steak. We were not disappointed. The surf and turf zippy NY strip was a great change of pace. Not too spicy. Just enough zest to provide a freash taste. Shrimp was really good. Seasoning and grilled taste. The sweet pork tacos were also good. When visiting Zion, I would try to eat at Whiptail. We hoghly recommend.

A repurposed Texaco station at the entrance of Zion Park - thea mbiance is nice after a day at Zion . . . beer on tap or cocktail (if that's your thing) The queso was good, everyone was kicking for prime dipping position. The bacon Gouda burger was too well done. Dry and possibly pre-cooked. The lettuce was frost damaged (translucent and soggy) as was the pickle - so it ended up mushy. Couldn't really taste the pork/beef patty or the Gouda. Maybe we should have tried the "famous goat cheese chile relleno. I'd say food on par with a Denny's - but with better aesthetic. Bathrooms outside the building. They have WiFi, but it doesn't really work (can't successfully join or get a valid IP address). Service was friendly. Will probably try somewhere else next time - nothing really to draw me back unless just for beer hang.

AMAZING!! Eat here! Great cocktails. Great prices. The Chile Relleno was out of sight! A great spot in Springdale.

Excellent food and service. Indoor seating lacked the ambiance. This place was recommended by a local.

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.

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!

Great spot just down the street from Zion. The Margs are amazing and the food and service were also 10/10. We sat at a table outside which was nice with gentle mist spraying above us on a hot day!

Food and service was excellent. Loved that patio and views. We orders the trio with chips, salsa, ques and guac. Its was good! But I ordered the pulled pork sandwich minus the buns and it was delish!

Solid quality ingredients in a mostly outdoor patio seating, right near the entrance of Zion National Park. Zion's park shuttle stops right outside too. I ordered the house salad and added carne asada, with an avocado lime vinaigrette dressing ($16). Just note service is at a relaxed pace since there's not that many servers available, so be patient and understanding (i.e. it took them about 20 minutes to bring out my order). My salad was healthy, filling and hearty, and a nice change to all the steak, ribs, and bbq readily available in the area.

Perhaps the first restaurant you see after exiting Zion National Park, this charming reclaimed and renovated building was just what we needed. Their water was served a plenty and our waiter even brought pitchers. The portion sizes were huge but extremely affordable. Everything was fresh and tasty according to our entire table of 6. I wasn't feeling super great due to the heat but dang was this quesadilla one of the best I've had with the cheese also on top. Their chips were crispy but not over fried and the salsa had a nice kick. However, it was a bit warm in there still during our meal and it took quite a bit for us to be able to get our checks and pay when we were done. But it is definitely on our return list.

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.

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

Food was flavorful with good portions. We sat inside which was interesting as it's a converted gas station.

Whiptail Grill was probably my favorite meal on this vacation through Zion National Park. I ordered carne asada tacos and they were the best tacos I've ever had. The steak was delicious and very tender. The taco was completely filled with deliciousness. My son ordered a side of fries with his tacos and Whiptail had some of the best fries I've ever had as well. Whiptail is in a refurbished gas station, but don't let that scare you away. It's positioned very near the entrance/exit to Zion Park and is a great stop to fill up after an afternoon hike. The service was spot on and they offered plenty of water, recognizing we had just finished an afternoon of hiking in the heat. Keep up the good work Whiptail.

We loved this after a day in the park! Great food and service. Reasonable prices. Good location near Springdale bus line.

Came here on our last day in Zion camp ground and decided to eat something different before we leave the next morning. Food was delicious and portion size were HUGE! Great to share and we had tons of left over. we got tacos, quesadilla, nachos, wings, and burrito. All were great and flavorful. I would recommended sitting outside as the view was absolutely breath taken. The whole time while waiting for our food, I just stared at the mountains and enjoy the view. Service was great and attentive. It was a busy night but our food came fast. I love the location. It was right next to our camp ground and convenient if you want something different other than regular camp food.

Sooo. Yummy! Loved my shrimp tacos. Super good. Fresh, lots of shrimp, the sauce was real tasty. Ill get that again. We also had the guacamole chips and salsa and it was real good. Small beer selection but i had an amber ale that was tasty. Wife and daughter split the chicken burrito and they loved it, super big, easily enough for two. Service was great, super friendly staff, A+. In interior is plain and simple, but what it lacks in ambience, this place more than makes up for it in food quantity and quality. Over all super yum.

We went to Whiptail on our last night in Springdale. Should have went on the first night so we could have eaten there twice. Everyone had great food and the drinks are something they take pride in. Excellent meal, great value and excellent service.

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.

Excellent, well-prepared menu with top of the line service, all with outdoor seating to enjoy stupendous Zion views.

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!

The food wasn't even that good. We waited forever. It was way overpriced. Charged me $2 for extra dressing and charged my sister a few bucks for getting her cheese on the side of her burrito instead of in it. WILD. Don't go here they will rip you off.

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

Come hungry as the portions are HUGE! The pork tacos were delicious and hefty. Margaritas were great and we were able to try the special that evening. Our waiter was so sweet I wish I remembered his name! The special that night were ribs which my fiancé enjoyed. Overall beautiful spot, definitely sit outside!

Got my order to go. Way too overpriced for what you get. $22 for not so great chicken enchiladas is crazy with mid rice and some bottom of the barrel runny beans in two small soufflé cups. Obviously they don't care as much for people who want their orders to go...

Absolutely delicious Mexican grill located just outside Zion National Park! The restaurant itself is a converted gas station, with both indoor AND outside seating! The outside seating is covered and once you realize it was an old service station you see that the outside seating is where the pump stations were. Okay, now the food - you have to get chips, salsa, and of course, Guacamole! Freshly prepared, all of it, and perfect starter. I enjoyed and Chipotle Enchilada dish that was perfectly balanced and delicious, I was sad it was over! My wife enjoyed a burger, after killing off all the guac, and said it was amazing. She usually doesn't eat fast, lol. Great place highly recommend it! The service was great too, our server Javier was very attentive. We'll be back next adventure through Zion!

Had an amazing time at Whiptail Grill and it was part because of the food and the other part because of great server Ludo. Do yourself the favor and check out their specials! We got both their specials for the day - Half Rack of Sweet Ribs and Fish Tacos. Both were amazing dishes! After a long tiring day of hiking this was the perfect meal to refuel for the day. Both came with a side of salad and you can choose the other sides - fries for ribs (the fries were great, perfectly crisp like those double cooked ones) and rice and beans for the fish tacos. The ribs were fall off the bone tender, was so flavorful and the tangy-pineapple bbq flavor shines thru. The fish tacos were fresh, generous and tasted great. Docked a star bec i had to return my tacos due to a tiny piece of hair mixed in with the cabbage slaw. But Ludo handled it so so well and with so much grace so can't hate on that. Will not deter me from coming back in the future. About 5mins from the gates of Zion NP, its super easy to find (along the road) but come early as it can get packed later in the day (there was a long line at 7.30pm on a Thurs evening).

Freddy was such a fun and wonderful server! And the goat cheese Chili Relleno was literally the best I've had in my life! Fried, but not greasy and as crisp as you could get with beautiful presentation. Compliments to the chef!!!

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!

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

Very cool atmosphere with delicious and well plated food that is sure to leave your tum yum

10/10 margaritas. If you like margs like me and my girls like them, this is the place to go in Zion. The mix was delicious and not the typical sour mix. We got 4 different flavors but the strawberry jalapeño was the best (IMO). Food. Wow. Very delicious quesadillas and chips and salsa. Can't go wrong!! Also, an amazing view!!

Very good. Fresh, delicious big portions. Sat outside. Left happy and full.Stuffed Avocado Salad and whiptail porker in picture.

After finishing our hike at the Narrows with a thunderstorm passing thru during our hike.....all we wanted was some good food! The food was great and Gaby is such a sweet lady!!!!

Whiptail Grill is absolutely amazing Mexican food. My friends and I stopped here after a day of hitting the trails in Zion National Park. I was skeptical at first about eating at a Mexican restaurant in a small town outside a national park but Whiptail does not disappoint. We ordered the chips and guacamole and my friends and I devoured it. The quality of the guac was comparable to what I've had in Cabo. My friends all raves about their food. I ordered 1/2 Rack St. Louis Pork Ribs, which was literally finger licking good. The ribs were cooked to perfection and the sauce was mouth watering. I wanted to come here a second time while I was in Zion but my friends unfortunately wanted to try multiple restaurants. If you find yourself in Zion and are in dire need of delicious, nourishing food after a hard day on the trails, look no further than Whiptail Grill. The food is phenomenal and the craft beer plentiful. I will definitely be stopping by on my next trip to Zion National Park.