Monarca

4.7

446 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Innovative
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

We are MONARCA! A Mexican bistro, we constantly change our menu with our chef new creations as Ceviches, Enchiladas, Steaks and other specialties. Our bar specialize in Tequila and Mezcal, awarded best Restaurant Bar 2023 in Utah, our mixologist always innovating using spices and flavors that hardly can find anywhere else. We are MONARCA, right in heart of Downtown Salt Lake City a few blocks from temple square. Bienvenidos!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Latin, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(801) 214-0111
Website
http://www.monarcaut.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alfonso Brito
Catering
We will cater your events
Private party facilities
We can accommodate your private events

Location
268 S State St Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Next to Gallivan Avenue and the Marriott Hotel
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

GUACAMOLE$14.00
Smashed avocado, jalapeño, made fresh in house daily, served with homemade corn tortilla chips.
- Send Chips$0.00
- NO PUMKIN SEED$0.00
- NO MICRO GREENS$0.00
- NO RADISH$0.00
- NO PLANTAIN CHIPS$0.00
- NO JALAPEÑO$0.00
- NO ONION$0.00
- NO TOMATO$0.00
CEVICHE$19.00
White shrimp cured with fresh lime juice, house pico de gallo, topped with avocado and English cucumber. Served with homemade tortilla chips
- Send Chips$0.00
- NO CUCUMBER$0.00
- NO MICRO GREENS$0.00
- NO AVOCADO$0.00
- ADD XTR AVOCADO$2.00
- ADD XTR SHRIMP$4.00
- ADD XTR PICO DE GALLO$2.00
- Add Octopus$5.00
QUESO FUNDIDO$16.00
Mix of melted cheeses served in a hot skillet with sicde of flour tortillas.
EMPANADAS$16.00
Deep fried corn masa dough filled with your choice of cheese, chicken, picadillo or sampler. Served with salsa verde, crema and queso fresco.
- Chicken Tinga$0.00
- Picadillo$0.00
- Cheese$0.00
- Sampler$2.00
- NO CREMA$0.00
- NO SALSA VERDE$0.00
- NO QUESO FRESCO$0.00
- NO MICRO GREENS$0.00
ELOTE$14.00
House-made recipe featuring roasted corn, crema, tangy queso fresco, mayo, lime juice, and topped with Tajin and popcorn.
- NO POPCORN$0.00
- NO TAJIN$0.00
CHIPS Y SALSA$5.00

Sopa y Ensaladas

FIG SALAD$16.00
Organic mixed greens, avocado, sesame seeds, and house-made fig dressing.
GRILLED SALAD$16.00
Grill-seared crisp heart lettuce, cherry tomatoes, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and zesty salsa verde dressing.

Antojitos de Masa

Sope$15.50
- Chorizo$5.00
- Carnitas$5.00
Memelas$14.00
Fried thick corn tortilla topped with black bean puree, queso fresco, pico de gallo, cream, lettuce, and your choice of protein: Asada, Chorizo, or Carnitas.
- Asada$0.00
- Chorizo$0.00
- Carnitas$0.00
- N/A$0.00
Sopes$16.00
Three corn picaditas, is a thick tortilla topped with black beans puree, salsa macha, onion, cabbage, queso fresco and cream. Asada, chorizo, and chicken tinga.
- Asada$0.00
- Chorizo$0.00
- Carnitas$0.00
- N/A$0.00

Segundo

ENCHLD MOLE$19.00
Rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese, smothered in our smoky mole poblano, topped with onions, Mexican crema, melted jack cheese, avocado, served with rice.
- Chicken$0.00
- Cheese$0.00
- N/A$0.00
ENCHLD SUIZAS$19.00
Rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken or cheese, smothered in our house-made tangy green salsa, topped with cream, melted jack cheese, served with rice and garnished with microgreens.
- Chicken$0.00
- Cheese$0.00
- N/A$0.00
POLLO EN MOLE$32.00
Served with chicken, our mole dish offers a delightful combination of savory, smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. It is accompanied by lime rice and warm corn tortillas, allowing you to savor every bite and experience the true essence of Mexican cuisine.
SALMON AL CHORIZO$34.00
Grilled salmon with chorizo and brussels sprouts on a bed of roasted sweet corn, Mexican-style.
CARNE ASADA RIB-EYE (12oz)$49.00
Marinated 12oz rib-eye, roasted poblanos with crema, and patatas bravas.
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Extra Well Done$0.00
- Flour Tortilla$0.00
- Corn Tortilla$0.00
- No Tortilla$0.00
- Queso Fundido$7.00
CHILAQUILES$19.00
Our Chilaquiles are a breakfast delight that will transport you to the streets of Mexico. The combination of crispy tortilla chips, bold sauce, creates a satisfying and comforting dish that embodies the essence of Mexican cuisine. Served with 2 eggs, sour cream, queso fresco, and topped with diced onions and cilantro.
- scrambled$0.00
- sunny side up$0.00
- over medium$0.00
- over hard$0.00
- over easy$0.00
- No Eggs$0.00
HUEVOS RANCHEROS$19.00
Topping the tortillas and eggs is a vibrant and zesty tomato-based sauce, prepared with a harmonious blend of onions, garlic, and aromatic spices. This sauce infuses the dish with a delightful depth of flavor and a hint of tanginess that complements the richness of the eggs. Served on a bed of torttillas and refried beans topped with queso fresco, sour cream, onions and cilantro. Sliced of avocado on the side.
- Scrambled$0.00
- Over Medium$0.00
- Over Hard$0.00
- Over Easy$0.00
- Sunny Side Up$0.00

Tacos y Quesadillas

ASADA QUESADILLA$19.00
Experience the ultimate marriage of tender, marinated grilled steak and the gooey goodness of melted cheese in our Asada Quesadilla. Each bite unveils a harmonious blend of flavors as the succulent meat mingles with the creamy cheese, all nestled within a perfectly toasted flour tortilla. Served with a side of fresh salsa and cooling sour cream, this quesadilla is a carnivorous delight that will leave you longing for more.
BIRRIA QUESADILLA$19.00
Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of bold flavors with our Birria Quesadilla. Inspired by the traditional Mexican dish, our birria is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy shredded beef bathed in a rich and aromatic broth. We take this succulent meat and fold it into a quesadilla, along with melted cheese, creating a unique fusion of textures and tastes. Dip each bite into a small bowl of consommé, a flavorful broth infused with the essence of the birria, for an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of Mexican comfort food.
TINGA QUESADILLA$16.00
A flour tortilla filled with house blend cheese, chicken tinga, cream, and avocado sauce.
TACOS MAR Y TIERRA$29.00
Three homemade corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, carne asada, shrimp, topped with fresh guacamole..
- 3rd Taco Mar y Taco$5.00
- 2 tacos only$0.00
BIRRIA TACOS$19.00
Three fresh made tacos cooked with crispy melted cheese and filled with our house made brisket birria served with a side of delicious consommé for dipping
- NO TORTILLA$0.00
- NO CONSOMME$0.00
- NO CHEESE$0.00
- NO PICKLED ONION$0.00
- NO RAJAS EN VINAGRE$0.00
- NO ONION & CILANTRO$0.00
SHRIMP TACOS$16.00
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled shrimp, melted Monterey jack cheese and topped with our house made slaw and chipotle aioli.
- NO CHEESE$0.00
- NO SLAW$0.00
- NO CHIPOTLE AOILI$0.00
- NO TORTILLA$0.00
- NO PICO DE GALLO$0.00
- NO RICE$0.00
VEGETARIAN SWEET POTATO TACOS$16.00
Two homemade tortilla, fried crispy onions, House-made Ranch, Roasted garlic-chocolate sweet potato. (Vegetarian. Make it VEGAN without Ranch)
- No Ranch Vegan!$0.00
CARNITAS TACOS$14.00
FISH TACOS$19.00
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled salmon, chipotle aioli, melted Monterey Jack Cheese, and topped with fresh pineapple Pico de Gallo. Served with side of rice.
- NO CHEESE$0.00
- NO CHIPOTLE AOILI$0.00
- NO TORTILLA$0.00
- NO RICE$0.00
OCTOPUS TACOS$29.00
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled octopus, chipotle aioli, melted Monterey Jack Cheese and topped with sweet tomato and mandarin.
RIB EYE TACOS Y BONE MARROW$39.00
Two Corn or flour tortillas, grilled rib eye with cilantro and onion. Served with grilled bone marrow with Mexican spices.

Sides

Black Beans$5.00
Black beans are vegan.
Chile Toreado$5.00
Fried jalapeño, fried onions, tajin, and lime.
Mexican Rice$5.00
Pinto Beans$5.00
Side of beans. Pinto beans have pork lard.
Rice & Beans$5.50
Black beans /green rice
- White Rice$0.00
- Mexican Rice$0.00
- Black Beans$0.00
- Pinto Beans$0.00
Side of Plantains$5.00
Green Rice$5.00
Side of white rice.

Postres

CHOCOFLAN$10.00
AKA impossible cake. Welcome to Monarca where we invite you to experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence with our signature dessert, the "Chocoflan." Combining the best of two beloved desserts, this exquisite creation is a harmonious marriage of rich chocolate cake a
- Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00
- Chocolate Ice Cream$5.00
CHURROS$8.00
Accompanying our Churros is a selection of delectable dipping sauces that elevate the taste experience. From rich, velvety chocolate and creamy caramel or load them with vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
- Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00
- Chocolate Ice Cream$5.00
CHOCOLATE CAKE$8.00
Mexican chocolate torte.
- Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00
- Chocolate Ice Cream$5.00
CHEESECAKE$8.00
- Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00
- Chocolate Ice Cream$5.00
ELOTE FLAN$8.75
- Vanilla Ice Cream$5.00
- Chocolate Ice Cream$5.00

Kids

KIDS BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO$10.00
TWO KID TACOS$11.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Steak$0.00
- Veggie and cheese$0.00
KIDS QUESADILLA$10.00
Kids Churro$3.25

A la Carte

SIDE GRILLED CHICKEN$7.00
SIDE GRILLED STK$8.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Extra Well Done$0.00
SIDE OF SALMON 6OZ$9.00
Slices of Avocado$2.00
Small Side of Guacamole$6.00
A LA CARTE TACOS$0.00
- 1 CARTE FISH TACO$8.00
- 1 CARTE SALMON TACO$9.00
- 1 CARTE BIRRA TACO$8.00
- 1 CARTE STEAK TACO$9.00
- 1 CARTE SHRIMP TACO$8.00
- 1 CARTE OCTOPUS TACO$9.00
- 1 CARTE TACO MAR Y TIERRA$10.00
- 1 Carte Chicken Taco$8.00
- 1 A La Carte Taco De Camote$8.00
Small Side of Ceviche$7.00
SD Grill Shrimp$8.00
16 oz Salsa Verde$6.00

What 446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Utah
Innovative
Salt Lake City
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Monarca delights with its "amazing" Mexican cuisine and "excellent" service. The fresh ingredients and unique dishes, like ceviche and mole, are standouts. The atmosphere is both "comfortable" and "interesting," making it a perfect spot for events or date nights. Some mention slow service, but overall, a "rare gem" worth visiting.

447 Reviews

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Andres (Eternity Funerals)
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mexican "Gourmet" restaurant in downtown salt lake city. The food is amazing the service impeccable. Alfonso and Claudia (the owners) will go above and beyond to make you feel at home.
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Andy
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great service! One of our favorite places!!!
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Steve
VIP
Salt Lake City
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time experiencing Monarca. Nice atmosphere and friendly people but it was average in terms of service. Started off with house margaritas that were well done. Partner have salad which was sooo huge. Nice dressing and good avocados on top. Next time we will split. I had the tortilla soup that was very flavorful with just a touch of heat. Partner had the carnitas that we prepared the way she liked and again too much for one person, will split next time. I had the halibut which was just a tiny bit too fishy (but acceptable) laid in a sauce that I could only described as a creamy delight, so flavorful and perfect heat level and the cuttlefish (inked) tortillas are perfect accompaniment. Had a white wine but was a little too citrus-acidic for my palate. I had my mouth set for Crema Strawberries that was on the on-line menu but the server was unaware and said it may have been on and old menu. Not a fan of flaun or churros so skipped dessert. We will return to explorer more of their offerings in the future.
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Claudian
Salt Lake City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The times we have gone they always forget something or a dish.
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Robert
VIP
Salt Lake City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Interesting presentations. Authentic cocktails. Will definitely be back.
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meg
VIP
Salt Lake City
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The parking is horrible. Go early. It is nice but not fabulous
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Sara
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Monarca for quiet dinners. It's also great for large groups. Food is amazing and service is always 10/10.
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at Monarca was overall a great date night experience. We were greeted well and taken care of through out our dinner service. The wait time for our food was about 10-15 minutes even though the restaurant was pretty full. Though so not long of a wait time for our food. I will say that for it being an upscale Mexican restaurant they do a well job of maintaining the Mexican quality in the taste of the food. Overall great experience at monarca for date night and first time there!
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John
Salt Lake City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ordered the Lobster Tacos, the special (a large beef short rib with sweet potato mash), and the grilled octopus starter. The Lobster Tacos were amazing and the special was amazing; a substantial amount of food. We’d not order the octopus again. It was flavorful, but was just a tentacle, cubes of sweet potato, and two basic potatoes with onions. The ingredients all felt separate and not incorporated together. The large tentacle was not prepared in a way that would make it easy to consume. Our service was exceptional!
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Elizabeth
VIP
Atlantic City
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second trip for both couple! So good!! We had guacamole with chips and Queso, so good. The street corn dip fantastic. The dishes we had were shrimp tacos, Lamb, Chicken mole, Braise beef ribs! So good! Everything was excellent! Margarita were so good and smoke bourbon cocktail! We highly recommend, Everything fresh , homemade!!
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FAQs

Monarca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 214-0111.

Monarca is rated 4.7 stars by 446 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

268 S State St Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Additional information

Cross street
Next to Gallivan Avenue and the Marriott Hotel
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Latin, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alfonso Brito
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.monarcaut.com/
Phone number
(801) 214-0111
Catering
We will cater your events
Private party facilities
We can accommodate your private events

Monarca

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

CHIPS Y SALSA

SHRIMP TACOS

FISH TACOS

Primero

GUACAMOLE$14.00

CEVICHE$19.00

QUESO FUNDIDO$16.00

EMPANADAS$16.00

ELOTE$14.00

CHIPS Y SALSA$5.00

Sopa y Ensaladas

FIG SALAD$16.00

GRILLED SALAD$16.00

Antojitos de Masa

Sope$15.50

Memelas$14.00

Sopes$16.00

Segundo

ENCHLD MOLE$19.00

ENCHLD SUIZAS$19.00

POLLO EN MOLE$32.00

SALMON AL CHORIZO$34.00

CARNE ASADA RIB-EYE (12oz)$49.00

CHILAQUILES$19.00

HUEVOS RANCHEROS$19.00

Tacos y Quesadillas

ASADA QUESADILLA$19.00

BIRRIA QUESADILLA$19.00

TINGA QUESADILLA$16.00

TACOS MAR Y TIERRA$29.00

BIRRIA TACOS$19.00

SHRIMP TACOS$16.00

VEGETARIAN SWEET POTATO TACOS$16.00

CARNITAS TACOS$14.00

FISH TACOS$19.00

OCTOPUS TACOS$29.00

RIB EYE TACOS Y BONE MARROW$39.00

Sides

Black Beans$5.00

Chile Toreado$5.00

Mexican Rice$5.00

Pinto Beans$5.00

Rice & Beans$5.50

Side of Plantains$5.00

Green Rice$5.00

Postres

CHOCOFLAN$10.00

CHURROS$8.00

CHOCOLATE CAKE$8.00

CHEESECAKE$8.00

ELOTE FLAN$8.75

Kids

KIDS BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO$10.00

TWO KID TACOS$11.00

KIDS QUESADILLA$10.00

Kids Churro$3.25

A la Carte

SIDE GRILLED CHICKEN$7.00

SIDE GRILLED STK$8.00

SIDE OF SALMON 6OZ$9.00

Slices of Avocado$2.00

Small Side of Guacamole$6.00

A LA CARTE TACOS$0.00

Small Side of Ceviche$7.00

SD Grill Shrimp$8.00

16 oz Salsa Verde$6.00

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