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Monarca, Salt Lake City, UT

Monarca

4.4
4.4
473 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
11:00 PM

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Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
We are MONARCA! A Mexican bistro, we constantly change our menu with our chef new creations as Ceviches, Enchiladas, Steaks and other specialties. Our bar specialize in Tequila and Mezcal, awarded best Restaurant Bar 2023 in Utah, our mixologist always innovating using spices and flavors that hardly can find anywhere else. We are MONARCA, right in heart of Downtown Salt Lake City a few blocks from temple square. Bienvenidos!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (801) 214-0111
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alfonso Brito
  • Catering
    We will cater your events
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate your private events
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Next to Gallivan Avenue and the Marriott Hotel
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Cooking with El Corazon

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 24, 2025 only
    11:30 AM
    A Culinary Experience with Purpose Join us at MONARCA with owners Claudia and Alfonso Brito for a flavorful journey where bold cultural flavors, fusion cuisine, and wellness come together in a rich, immersive experience. Discover how tradition and health-conscious indulgences can create a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Special Guest Speaker: Rebecca Cressman Midday host of FM 100.3, Rebecca Cressman, brings warmth, energy, and inspiration to every conversation. A passionate advocate for women’s health, she will share valuable insights on balancing life, work, and self-care. - Monday, March 24th | 11:00 AM - 5 COURSE MEAL $65 per person - Cocktails & spirits are not included in the ticket price but available for purchase A portion of proceeds supports the AHA Go Red for Women – Woman of Impact Campaign. Reserve your seat today and be part of this impactful experience!
    Cooking with El Corazon Photo

What 473 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Innovative

  • Salt Lake City

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Monarca delights with "excellent food and service" and a unique twist on Mexican cuisine. Fresh ingredients shine in dishes like birria tacos and ceviche, while cocktails receive rave reviews. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience. Reservations are recommended for this "rare gem" in SLC.
473 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City. I visit from California on occasion. I love their food and my server, Bryan, made my experience a great one.

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  2. Pamela

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner. The salmon tacos were delicious. We did not like the chips, as we thought they were a bit too hard, but the salsas were great. Alfonzo, the chief, came to our table to chat and asked us about our food, which is one of the reasons we will be back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were served 6 chips with the guacamole — crazy amount for an appetizer.

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  4. Wendy

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we came here is just a dream, the food is so authentic and the service is outstanding, definitely one of my favorite places in Utah to eat.

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  5. Lynne

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Need a better child friendly menu. The steak tacos were too difficult for five-year-olds to chewl. Bierra tacos were great. Water refreshed often.

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  6. chris

    VIP

    Columbus

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chips and guacamole was a winning combo! The churros were a great way to end the meal

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  7. Mary

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were excited to try Monarca and made an appointment on OpenTable. We showed up at our reservation time to find that the restaurant is closed on Sundays. Please update your OpenTable listing to prevent such inconveniences for your patrons in the future.

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  8. Grey

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Showed up to our rsvp to find out they didn’t have a table for us, so they sat us at a bar table in the back w very little ambiance, lots of A/C noise, with a promised free appetizer. Food was mid, shrimp in ceviche seemed frozen, and was not given a free appetizer.

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  9. Connor

    VIP

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food- tasty. Service was slow or disorganized. We still had a good time overall

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  10. Kathryn

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was so delicious. Unfortunately the service was terrible.

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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 473 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Latin, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • 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, Wine
  • Phone number
    (801) 214-0111
  • Catering
    We will cater your events
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate your private events
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