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268 S State St Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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2 people
May 22, 2025
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
About this restaurant
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups
Good for special occasions
We are MONARCA! Best of State 2025. A Mexican bistro, we constantly change our menu with our chef's new creations, such as Ceviches, Enchiladas, Steaks, and other specialties. Our bar specializes in Tequila and Mezcal and was awarded Best Restaurant Bar 2023 in Utah. Our mixologist is always innovating, using spices and flavors that you can hardly find anywhere else. We are MONARCA, right in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City, a few blocks from Temple Square. Bienvenidos!
A 50% blend of Cabernet and Merlot aged in French oak for 8 months. Very smooth, dark fruit, and a long finish.
Poggio Vellio - Corvina$15.00
A classic red wine from the Veneto region. Smooth and very drinkable.
Los Dos Grenache$13.00
From Spain, a blend of Grenache and Syrah. Juicy and full of ripe berry flavors.
True Myth$19.00
This Cabernet Sauvignon is Paso Robles. With dark cherry, blackberry, and vanilla.
Chevalier de Seille Tannat Tempranillo$30.00
A blend of Tannat and Tempranillo. Rich and full-bodied.
Bubbles$38.00
Prosecco, Italy. Light and refreshing with notes of green apple and pear.
Zonin Prosecco$38.00
Fresh and fruity with a hint of almond.
Whites
Pietrafitta Vernaccia$39.00
Hand-crafted in the heart of Tuscany. Crisp and refreshing.
Lorenzon Friulano$42.00
Aromatic and floral with notes of peach and apricot.
Rose$54.00
Fresh and vibrant with notes of strawberry and raspberry.
Domaine de la Mordoree$57.00
A blend of Grenache and Syrah. Full-bodied with notes of cherry and plum.
What 497 people are saying
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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monarca offers "excellent food and drinks" with standout dishes like "octopus tacos" and "mole enchiladas." The restaurant boasts a "great atmosphere" and "friendly service," although some guests noted the tables are "very close together" and service can be inconsistent. A vibrant downtown location with a diverse menu adds to its appeal.
497 Reviews
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Evan
Utah1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant! Must try in SLC when downtown! Great Mexican food!
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Dung
Utah7 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 1
Ambience 3
I’m heartbroken by the experience. The menu looked great and other reviews seemed promising. Maybe it was because it was Mother’s Day and the restaurant was busy but the moment my date and I arrived to our 6:30pm reservation, we were sat closer to 7pm. Not a major deal. It was everything after that that made the entire experience subpar. We didn’t have anyone checking or taking our orders until 45 minutes after sitting. The food took another while to come out. Excited to see our guacamole, we dove in. It tasted like nothing was seasoned. Bummer. After another 30+ minutes, our entrees came out. I got the pollo plate with mushrooms. It was sad. Chicken had no flavor. The mushroom and cream sauce was ok. My date got tacos. There wasn’t much there. The lemonade was good and the mimosas were great but that’s about it. For the price I paid, for the portion and experience I got, I rate this place 4/10. You can definitely find better tasting and better pricing food elsewhere. Save your money and time. We definitely will not be back.
Edit: after scrolling through more of the reviews, it looks like it wasn’t because of Mother’s Day that the experience was bad, seems like service and bland food is served there often. Again, save your money and find a better place.
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Adriana
Utah1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is the best restaurant in SlC
The food
The hospitality
Is just amazing!
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charles VIP
Cleveland56 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Josh, our food server was great, attentive and efficient. The food was excellent and brought out hot.
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Grant
Palm Springs1 review
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Food was fantastic and it’s a great environment. It was pretty loud in there, and our server was very busy, but that didn’t detract from our experience.
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Yu
Utah1 review
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food and drinks are excellent. Not only is everything delicious, but the presentation, including the plates, is beautiful. I had the opportunity to visit the restaurant the day before my reservation and requested a change in the time, which they gladly accommodated. They were also kind enough to help me with seating arrangements
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Erika
Philadelphia2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
Overall 2
Food 4
Service 1
Ambience 2
The service was some of the worst I’ve ever experienced. It took 25 minutes to even be greeted by our waitress. The food was great and drinks were good, but the lack of service for this price and this level of dining really questions whether I’ll ever go back.
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Greg VIP
Utah2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 4
Our reservation was at 6:30. We planned to have a lovely dinner with drinks over an hour and a half +. We ordered a drink and appetizer and within 15 mins had dinner in the table as well. Bland food, check was delivered and we were out in less than 45 mins. Extremely disappointed. We won’t return.
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Christy VIP
Jackson Hole14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Excellent food and excellent service. Starting with the friendly and knowledgeable waitress and then on to appetizers and entrees, this restaurant added a lot of flair and culinary care to typical Mexican food.
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Brandon VIP
Utah1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food… great atmosphere… good service . Favorite Mexican restaurant in Utah
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FAQs
Monarca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 214-0111.
Monarca is rated 4.4 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.