Salt Lake City’s brunch scene transformed when a newlywed couple launched a Venezuelan-American food truck during the pandemic and created instant magic. 🌮
Skillets opened in May 2021 with bold flavors and globally inspired breakfast that quickly earned them “Best Breakfast Burrito” honors, then expanded into a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 282 E 900 South.
How Skillets Won Salt Lake City’s Hearts
Will and Jorge Garcia-Kesler got married at the pandemic’s onset and spent time together exploring their shared love for food, leading to a simple conclusion: “Food was our thing, and so we started work on Skillets.” 💕
Jorge began researching food trucks and figured out how to make it happen, spending months on recipe testing and business planning before hitting the streets.
The food truck launched in May 2021 and quickly became a fixture in the community at their regular spot at 67 West 1700 South, earning enthusiastic feedback and support from customers immediately.
The Venezuelan-inspired menu brought flavors Salt Lake City had never experienced before, featuring time-honored family recipes that made every dish unique.
The husband-and-husband team’s success was undeniable, and they eventually opened their brick-and-mortar restaurant, where breakfast is reimagined, and every dish offers something just a little different.
Critics praised the Tower for Two—a generous shareable spread that brings the best of brunch together in one delicious display—and the playful Waffle Fondue that delivers a refined twist on a brunch classic. ✨
The Venezuelan green sauce became legendary—so good that customers request extra and swear they need it. 🌶️
The atmosphere combines warm vibes with bold flavors, creating a space designed for community where people gather to enjoy breakfast that truly stands apart. 🌟
Food Highlights
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Breakfast Burrito: Voted Best Breakfast Burrito in Salt Lake City, this signature dish features shredded pork, beans, cheese, tater tots, pico de gallo, egg, and their amazing Venezuelan green sauce—reviewers say it absolutely SLAPS.
- Waffle Fondue: The $17 refined brunch twist delivers a playful, elegant experience that reimagines traditional waffle service into something special and memorable.
- Breakfast Quesadilla: Described as a fantastic, cheesy, meaty work of art so good that one customer traded their favorite sandwich for it—the perfect balance of flavors and textures. 🧀
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Tower for Two: This $39 shareable masterpiece brings the best of brunch together in one generous display perfect for sharing, showcasing multiple menu favorites in an Instagram-worthy presentation. 🗼
- The Pastrami Sandwich: Features artisan bread that’s soft and unlike any ciabatta you’ve tried, with hot, flavorful pastrami and eggs, plus white sauce with horseradish that elevates the sandwich.
- Classic French Toast: Part of the sweet treats lineup that brought the food truck initial fame, continuing to deliver on the brick-and-mortar menu.
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Stuffed French Toast with Nutella and Strawberries: Customers call this heavenly—sweet, rich, and so satisfying with the perfect balance of decadent filling and fluffy bread.
- Monte Cristo Sandwich: The jam is fantastic and pairs with the sandwich perfectly, creating a sweet and savory combination that customers would order again without hesitation.
- Breakfast of Champions: A $17.50 hearty option that lives up to its name with generous portions perfect for starting your day right.
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Lumberjack Skillet: A total winner and big hearty dish loaded with bacon, sausage, avocado, and amazing green chimichurri sauce—if you’re hungry, this is the dish for you.
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Tater Tot Skillet: $16 Venezuelan-inspired dish—shredded steak and cheese on crispy tater tots with avocado, famous green sauce, topped with a fried egg and scallions (vegetarian option available)
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The Bacon Sandwich: One customer’s favorite so far—a simple bacon and egg sandwich with their signature white sauce, using quality bacon in generous enough quantities to truly call it “the bacon sandwich.”
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Venezuelan Green Sauce: The AMAZING signature sauce that comes with orders—customers insist you get extra because you’ll absolutely need it, adding authentic Venezuelan flavor to every bite. 💚
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The Corned Beef Poutine: Features 6-hour house-made corned beef and cheese curds over rosemary potatoes with a fried egg, microgreens, and hollandaise for a rich, satisfying twist.
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The Pork Benedict: A $16.50 decadent twist on the classic—hot pork roll, bacon, and poached eggs on toasted flaky croissant with velvety hollandaise sauce and microgreens.
Atmosphere
The vibrant American-Venezuelan brunch spot features a cozy indoor space that sets the tone, but the real magic happens on the spacious outdoor patio.
Brunch here is truly more than a meal—it’s a vibe, perfect for slow mornings with good food and good people in the heart of Salt Lake City.
The menu is designed with community in mind, featuring bright flavors, generous portions, and a little flair that makes every visit feel special.
Bottom Line
Visit for award-winning Venezuelan-American breakfast that earned Best Breakfast Burrito honors, experience globally inspired flavors and time-honored family recipes you won’t find elsewhere, enjoy the spacious patio vibe where brunch dreams come true, and support a husband-and-husband team whose shared love of food created Salt Lake City’s most exciting breakfast destination. 🌮
Address:
282 E 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
📞 (801) 900-9988
🕔 Open Mon-Fri, 7 AM–2 PM | Sat-Sun 7 AM–3 PM