Strength & Progress

Utah’s Latino Community

Connect with the places and organizations shaping Utah’s Latino and Hispanic experience. Early Mexican residents helped connect the nation by working on the transcontinental railroad, while northern and southern Utah families became the key labor force in the mining and farming industries. Today Utah Latinos continue to help the state thrive through business, culture, and entrepreneurism.

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Celebrating the Flavors That Bring Us Together: Utah’s Latino & Hispanic Food Scene

Food brings us together in special ways. Utah's Latino and Hispanic community is vastly diverse in their backgrounds, but also their cuisines! Explore the different restaurants and food trucks that celebrate Latin flavors across the state. Check out local stories on how food and people are connected, like Ogden's various local spots or Salt Lake City's Red Iguana where some of the oldest Latino restaurants are found, and even Utah's food truck directory for food on the move.
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Utah’s Diplomatic History: Latin-American & Hispanic Consulates in Utah

The Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City has provided influence and support for more than 110 years. This legacy of diplomacy paved the way for other Latin American and Hispanic consulates to enter Utah, including El Salvador, which officially opened a general consulate in 2023 (Announcement: El Salvador Consulate Opens in Salt Lake City), and honorary offices representing the Consulate of Peru in Salt Lake City, the Consulate of Brazil in Salt Lake City (Facebook), the Consulate of Spain in Salt Lake City, and Uruguay.

Consider the legacies of community, diplomacy, and resources that serve Utah's Latino community and beyond.

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Celebrating Joy and Culture: Utah’s Latino Festivals

From the long-established to the up-and-coming, check out some of Utah's Latino and Hispanic festivals that celebrate tradition and community: Logan's Festival Latino, Park City's Latino Arts Festival, Provo's Festival Latinoamericano, Salt Lake City's Hispanic Health and Heritage Festival, and St. George's Festival de Juan.
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Supporting the Rising Generation of Latino Utahns

The Latino and Hispanic community across the nation, and in Utah, is one of the youngest ethnic groups. Organizations such as Latinos in Action, the Association of Latino Professionals for America, and the Utah Somos Foundation are investing in youth and young people to support and provide opportunities for future leaders.
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Utah’s Latino Businesses Thriving

Latino and Hispanic businesses are adding to the state's community investment, innovation, and economy. Find out more about Utah's Latino business scene through resources such as the Suazo Business Center, Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Latinas in Tech, or Silicon Slopes Latino.
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Embracing Wellness: LiveOn Español and Other Mental Health Initiatives

Mental health and wellness is critical for a thriving community, which is why public and private organizations are expanding resources to better serve communities across language and backgrounds. Check out LiveOn Español, a statewide bilingual suicide prevention effort, and organizations such as Latino Behavioral Health or Multicultural Counseling Center, who are working to help those in need.
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Additional Resources

For more organizations and resources, see our in depth list.

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Keep Making Connections: News and Stories

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Amplifying the Voices of Utah's Mariachis (Multicultural Affairs)

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Latinos/as and Salt Lake City's West Side: Part One (Utah Historical Society)

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Magnify Utah’s Community Pages capture organizations that support communities through resources, connections, and opportunity-building. The information does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement (CCE), Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, or divisions associated with CCE. The intent of this resource is to centralize information, not to endorse. The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs reserves the right to accept or reject any submission or suggestion that does not align with the mission of Magnify Utah.