MOnarca is a culinary establishment that celebrates the vibrant and diverse flavors of Mexico while embracing a contemporary twist. Led by a recognized chef who takes immense pride in their Mexican roots, the bistro offers a unique dining experience that reimagines traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern flair.
Monarcas’s menu showcases a fusion of traditional Mexican ingredients and techniques with innovative culinary methods, resulting in dishes that are both familiar and exciting. The chef’s expertise and passion for Mexican cuisine are evident in every bite, as they skillfully blend flavors, textures, and presentation to create a memorable dining experience.
Based on 573 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
268 S State St Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 214-0111
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Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
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Good atmosphere and friendly servers. The food is good as well. The sweet potato taco was my favorite. The huarache was good too but the Avocado was kind of random and they put a ton of lettuce on top of the tacos. I chose steak for the meat and it was a good choice. The guacamole was just so so. You might struggle to find a parking though.
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Chirelle Pearson
I went here with a few friends who highly recommended it & wow! I was blown away!! Make the reservations!! We went on Wednesday & it would have been a 45 minute wait, but we opted to sit at the bar & they got us in right away, thankfully! We did not get chips & salsa at the bar, but I heard they do serve chips & salsa to the tables. So that was a bummer. I opted out of a margarita tonight, but one of my friends got one & said it had great flavor. Their drink menu in general looks really yummy! One of my friends got the shrimp tacos & loved them. The fillings on the tacos were very full & it was easier to eat these with a fork because of how messy & full they were. I had the sweet potato tacos. They were outstanding! Literally the best vegetarian tacos I’ve had in Utah! Sweet potatoes were cooked to perfection, I loved the homemade ranch they add to these. I was a little curious about the fried onions on this dish because I’m not a fan of onions in general but they were really good!! One of my other friends had the enchilada suiza. I tried their salsa verde they put on this dish, wow! I can’t wait to try their enchiladas next time just based off this sauce. It wasn’t spicy, had a kick of sweetness to it. Staff was great! Very attentive, the bar area was beautiful. Everything was also so clean. Parking was probably the worst part, but anything downtown Salt Lake is rough. There is a parking garage near. We parked in there. Overall, I really enjoyed the place! I highly recommend & I can’t wait to go back!!
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Matthew Wilson
Best corn tortillas I’ve ever had! (I’ve been gluten free for 10 years—I’ve tried a lot of corn tortillas.) The texture and flavor are phenomenal. Get the shrimp tacos; you won’t be sorry. I’m definitely coming back often for them.
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Joshua T
Fantastic food, it would have have 5 stars because everyone was so nice and food was amazing. But with the wrong orders for the drinks, then sent out the wrong food, then charged us for the wrong drinks on top of the drinks we actually ordered. Granted they corrected the order and mistakes but 1. Wrong drink order 2. Wrong meal order 3. Errors on the bill. Overall the food was amazing and it was great place to go. We were just afraid to order anything additional like drinks or deserts because all of the complications. We ended up going else where for deserts and drinks. Our waiter ended up disappearing and the bartender took care of us and corrected everything.(hippy guy that smelt like patchouly and weed was our waiter and the Hispanic guy was our bartender) the bartender saved the night.
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Jenna Duzs
A friend recommended this place to me when I landed in Salt Lake City for the weekend and I decided to check it out with another friend. We loved it!!! Staff was kind and attentive, food was amazing, as well as the drink of the day- the spicy pineapple margarita!
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Jerrardo Garcia
Stopped by 4/27/23 for lunch with no reservation and was greeted and seated immediately.
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Deisy Rodriguez
Monarcas was great! Our waiter was so kind and patient, everyone as a matter of fact was very helpful. We ordered the empanadas for the appetizer and that alone was incredible! Then our dinner came right on out after and it was exceptional.
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Bron McCall
Our first time at MONARCA. Did not disappoint. The ceviche was fantastic. Also enjoyed the guava pisco sour. We had the birra and fish tacos. Both really good but the birra tacos are rich, couldn’t finish them. Fish tacos were amazing. Service was great as well. We’ll be back for sure.
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Layton Terry
I loved their chips and salsa! Definitely get the Chorizo Queso, that might’ve been my favorite part! We ordered the Chicken Suisa Enchiladas and the Birria Tacos. The enchiladas had such good flavor and was a perfect portion size for me (I like eating big meals). The birria tacos were more than just a trendy food, they were very yummy. I do wish the Birria tacos had more cheese though. Everything they serve had such fresh and great flavors! I would definitely go back and order the same things, but I also need to try everything else on the menu!
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Michael Kane
My fiancé and I recently visited MONARCA and had a delightful dine-in experience. Our waiter was extremely friendly and provided top-notch service throughout our meal. We decided to try the Shrimp Tacos and Octopus Tacos, both of which were handcrafted with freshly grilled ingredients and served with Monterey Jack Cheese, chipotle aioli, and other delicious toppings.
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