Sugar House Mexican restaurant levels up
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Muertos Cantina's "Painkiller" cocktail. Photo: Kim Bojórquez/Axios
De Los Muertos, a Mexican eatery that debuted in Sugar House in 2022, has a new space – and a new name.
State of play: The restaurant rebranded as Muertos Cantina and opened earlier this month, moving just a few doors down from its original location.
The vibe: The reimagined eatery offers an elevated dining experience, a far departure from its former fast-casual setup.
- It also features a full-sized bar, plenty of booths and an expanded food menu with heartier plates like shrimp cocktail and fajitas, along with an agave-forward cocktail program.
- Plus, the restaurant now serves free chips and salsa to its customers.
What they're saying: "We wanted to create a vibe where people could come and drink and hang out," co-owner Tanner Slizeski told Axios.
- He said the rebrand allows them serve larger parties and people celebrating special occasions. The old operation could only seat up to 20 people, he noted.
What I ordered: I was a big fan of the tasty fajita platter with chicken, shrimp and steak ($23) that came with a side of tortillas, rice, beans, guacamole and chipotle lime crema.
- I enjoyed my dish with a pineapple agua fresca ($6) and a frozen "Painkiller" cocktail ($17) mixed with rum, pineapple, orange, coconut and nutmeg.
The bottom line: Regulars can still treat themselves to their favorite tacos and burritos, but now in a more spacious spot that encourages guests to linger.