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Get To Know Downtown, Poplar Grove, & Glendale with Eva Lopez

Posted on November 16, 2022   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Eva Lopez is the community liaison for Salt Lake’s District 2 & 4. (Eva Lopez/Salt Lake City Corporation)

Eva Lopez is the community liaison for Salt Lake’s District 2 & 4. (Eva Lopez/Salt Lake City Corporation)

Eva Lopez was born in Salt Lake City and raised in Southern Idaho. She moved back to study political science at the University of Utah and found community while learning about our diverse neighborhoods and histories. She gives us the best places to visit in Downtown, Poplar Grove, and Glendale:

Places for a Date

Mar Muntanya
Delicious Spanish tapas and flamenco performances on Wednesdays! Make sure to go take a peek of the city on the 6th floor balcony.



Three Creeks Confluence
Go walk along the river path, surrounded by beautiful parks and areas!



Places To Get LunchLos Tapatios
The BEST birria in the entire state! Make sure to ask for chilaquiles. This is my favorite lunch spot.



Chunga’s
Flor de calabaza? Come get it while it’s still in season and ask for quesadilla style.



Places To Get the Best Views of the City

Archie and Lois Archuleta Bridge
Nothing like this view on a full moon! Take the bicycle out and ride down around our Jordan River.



Capitol Theatre
Top roof patio, make sure to go right at sunset!

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