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Monarca, Salt Lake City, UT

Monarca

4.3
4.3
489 Reviews
$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 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 489 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Salt Lake City

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monarca offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its "authentic cocktails" and "novel menu items," this trendy spot in downtown Salt Lake City is praised for its "culinary care" and warm hospitality. Despite occasional service inconsistencies, it's a "favorite" for many.

489 Reviews
  1. Greg VIP

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Brandon VIP

    Salt Lake City1 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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    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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  5. Brandon VIP

    Salt Lake City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dinner at Monarca last night! I was a little sad to see some of my favorites removed from the updated menu, but still plenty of delicious options. They had a beet/honey margarita as their specialty drink, and it was amazing!! Ceviche was perfect as always. Great evening with great food and spot on service! Thanks!

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  6. Allison VIP

    Mobile4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! The family who owns it is so sweet!!!

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  7. Steve

    Orange County31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Convienent downtown location for business travelers with friendly service and great selection of entrees. Excellent Mole sauce!

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  8. Troy

    Salt Lake City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks. Service is always great.

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  9. Tim

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Tiny tables people crammed together, food ok but over priced won't be back

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  10. Eddie VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service great, food exceptional, right down town by Marriott…well done!

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FAQs

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

Monarca is rated 4.3 stars by 489 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 5 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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