Paul Fraughton | Salt Lake Tribune The Red Iguana 2, at 866 West South Temple is a popular Mexican Restaurant that is locally owned and operated. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) The two Red Iguana restaurants in Salt Lake City serve 1,200 people a day and “provide a gathering place for special occasions,” while employing 160 people “who spend their money here,” said owner Lucy Cardenas. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lucy Cardenas, owner of the popular local restaurant The Red Iguana, is a proponent of supporting local business.