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.
The restaurant is very small - just an open-air patio. You'll love the atmosphere here as the sun sets and the desert cools off.
The menu is simple at Swingin' Steaks. Your steak comes with a salad, pinto beans, a thick slice of Texas toast, and your choice of steak.
Choose from an 18 ounce ribeye, 14 ounce New York strip, eight ounce sirloin, or a half-pound hamburger. They're all top-quality, range-fed beef.
There aren't any set operating hours here. Swingin Steaks is open from March through October.
Check out the Mexican Hat Lodge website for more information. Have you dined here? We'd love to hear about your meal!
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