We’ve arrived at Part 5 of my journey to find the perfect place to eat chips and salsa in Utah. This leg took me to a charming Salt Lake City neighborhood, an unassuming spot in Millcreek, and the west side of I-15, which, admittedly, I have not frequented nearly enough for someone who claims to be on the hunt for great Mexican food.

Another reminder, my rubric is as follows:

I’m looking for a sit-down restaurant. Meaning, I want a place where a hostess will lead me and my party to a table, hand us all menus, and set out chips and salsa. I need a large Diet Coke, preferably in a giant red cup.

While chips and salsa are what I’m focused on most, the entrees obviously need to be good, because if I’m going to return to this place often, I want to have a great meal every time, not just a

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