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Monarca, Vancouver, BC

Monarca

4.1
4.1
255 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The name refers to the ancient Mexican monarchy honouring the influence both his parents made on his culinary style. While his mother inspired our sister restaurant, Ophelia, the familial tradition has continued here at Monarca where you’ll find playful dishes and a lively atmosphere inspired by Chef Higareda’s father.

Francisco’s father lived near the famous Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in central Mexico’s Michoacán region. Chef Higareda spent several summers here with his family enjoying the local Tlahualiles (defeated warriors) Festival. The festival celebrates the feast of Santiago Apóstol, patron saint of Sahuayo. The battle depicted in the festival is still debated today in Mexico and refers to military conflicts before, during, and after the arrival of the Spanish. It’s a memory he cherishes from his childhood.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 569-2258
  • Website
    https://monarcavancouver.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Francisco Higareda
  • Location
    181 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1
  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

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Monarca offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "awesome vibes." Guests praise its "excellent service" and unique atmosphere, perfect for a fun night out. The restaurant is celebrated for its "delicious food" and creative cocktails, making it a must-visit spot for anyone seeking a lively culinary adventure.

255 Reviews

  1. Gagan

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My group of 4 arrived for our 10:15pm reservation and waited over 45 minutes to be seated. The staff scrambled to find us an available table, and not one person updated us on the status of our reservation. We ended up leaving due to the poor service. I do not recommend this restaurant as they do not follow OpenTable guidelines. If they are just going to let other guests stay over their 2 hour reservation window and not guarantee reservations, then they should not be on OpenTable.

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  2. alisha

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, great staff and loved the food/music/vibe!

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  3. Lucas

    VIP

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very energetic spot to eat and drink. Lots of new staff which made the experience less professional, but they were very friendly. Food was good but not great. Glad I went, but not in a rush to go back.

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  4. Carmen

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    They took forever to bring the drinks, and to take our order!. Food was delicious. So be ready to be there for a long time!!

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  5. irene

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food was impeccable, the drinks were really good also. i did notice someone else got a sparkler on their birthday dessert though, and i noted down on my reservation that it was my friends birthday and he didn't get anything- but aside from that, everything was great. beautiful spot.

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  6. Mariah

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was awful, walking in and barely being greeted was one thing, but we were one of 3 tables in the place and they were rude and off putting. Got dirty looks and smug stares from the serving staff. We had one server who eventually came and took our table, he was one of the better servers but was still moderate at best. The food was not great and found the music to be too loud for a 4:30pm on a Wednesday. I would try others places instead of this one...

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  7. Harry

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What pleasant surprise. A cool place to go with friends and have a fun night. Food was great and service was excellent. The manager came and checked on us a few times to see how things were. Highly recommend this place.

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  8. Shawn

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. Great attention to detail.

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  9. matthew

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, fantastic food, awesome vibes. I like how i could aprk right out front too... :) see you again soon! m

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  10. Katrena

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was definitely looking for a great vibe plus fantastic food. Monarca was unique and just what we were looking for. We will certainly go back and with intention to get tickets for the dj show later!

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FAQs

Monarca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Monarca also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 569-2258.

Monarca is rated 4.1 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

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Google Map for Monarca

181 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Gastown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francisco Higareda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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