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A casual bar and street taco stand formerly located at 919 S State St in Salt Lake City, known for its affordable and flavorful Mexican street food.
Chef Kevin Finch is an acclaimed chef known for his innovative culinary pop-up residencies, particularly under his 'Arthur' project. He focuses on creating unique dining experiences.
Last updated: 7/10/2026, 5:39:53 AM
The Ruin Bar Salt Lake City, located at 919 S State St, was a casual establishment known for its street-style tacos and a fun, laid-back ambiance. It operated with a concept similar to a brick-and-mortar street taco stand, offering a self-service condiment bar with various salsas, onions, cilantro, and radishes. The venue was particularly popular for its 'Taco Tuesday' deals, providing an affordable and friendly dining experience.
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Customer feedback highlighted the delicious and flavorful tacos, often praised for being loaded with meat, especially the pastor and carne asada varieties. The salsa bar with its varying spice levels was a popular feature. Service was generally described as fast and friendly, and the ambiance was considered casual and fun. However, some reviews mentioned the place being empty at times, wobbly tables, and one negative experience regarding the portion and quality of carne asada fries.
While the Google reviews for this specific address (919 S State St) describe a taco-focused establishment that also functioned as a bar, external search results for 'The Ruin' in Salt Lake City (often referring to a downtown location at 159 S Main St) indicate that the business has closed. The current status of the address 919 S State St on Google Maps suggests a different business now occupies the location, leading to the conclusion that 'The Ruin Bar Salt Lake City' at this address is no longer operational.
Based on customer reviews, 'Taco Tuesday' was a notable time to visit due to special pricing on tacos. The casual setting suggests it was suitable for lunch and dinner.