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Monarca, Salt Lake City, UT

Monarca

4.4 (497)
$30 and under
Mexican
268 S State St Suite 110, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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2 people
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alfonso Brito
  • Catering
    We will cater your events from 10 to 1000 guests. We offer full-service catering, including on-site bartending.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate your private events. We have all the options available, Please reach us so we can answer any questions you may have.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Next to Gallivan Avenue and the Marriott Hotel
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    You can use the Marriot Hotel Valet Parking; please let your server know so we can deduct from your check
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 497 people are saying

Monarca reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Mexican

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
  1. Evan

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant! Must try in SLC when downtown! Great Mexican food!

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  2. Dung

    Utah7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. 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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  3. Adriana

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant in SlC The food The hospitality Is just amazing!

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  4. charles VIP

    Cleveland56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josh, our food server was great, attentive and efficient. The food was excellent and brought out hot.

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  5. Grant

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    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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  6. Yu

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  7. Erika

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. 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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  8. Greg VIP

    Utah2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. 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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  9. Christy VIP

    Jackson Hole14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  10. Brandon VIP

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Monarca

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–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Latin, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    You can use the Marriot Hotel Valet Parking; please let your server know so we can deduct from your check
  • 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We will cater your events from 10 to 1000 guests. We offer full-service catering, including on-site bartending.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate your private events. We have all the options available, Please reach us so we can answer any questions you may have.
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