This Utah Restaurant Way Out In The Boonies Is A Deliciously Fun Place To Have A Meal
By Catherine Armstrong|Published July 20, 2019
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
A perfectly-prepared steak isn’t hard to find in Utah, but there’s one restaurant that cooks its steaks in a very unique way. It’s clear out in the far southeastern part of the state, but the next time you find yourself in Mexican Hat, you’ll want to stop by.
Way down in Mexican Hat, you'll find a charming little motel in the most beautiful setting imaginable. Mexican Hat Lodge has 14 comfortable rooms, and it's a great place to stay when you're traveling in the remote part of the state.
Address: 100 Main Avenue, US-163, Mexican Hat, UT, 84531
Whether you're a guest at the motel or not, you'll definitely want to visit the restaurant here. It serves up some of the most amazing steaks in the state, and they're prepared in a very unique way.
The steaks are grilled over an open flame on a swinging grill! According to the owners, the swinging grill keeps the juices in the meat as a swings back and forth.
You'll be able to watch your dinner cook right from your seat, and the aroma of the grilling meat will get your mouth watering. The steaks are grilled over juniper, which gives them a delicious flavor.