Monarca Monarca Downtown Salt Lake
Dinner
PRIMERO
- GUACAMOLE$14.00
Smashed avocado, jalapeño, made fresh in house daily, served with homemade corn tortilla chips.
Smashed avocado, jalapeño, made fresh in house daily, served with homemade corn tortilla chips.
- ELOTE$14.00
House-made recipe featuring roasted corn, crema, tangy queso fresco, mayo, lime juice, and topped with Tajin and popcorn.
House-made recipe featuring roasted corn, crema, tangy queso fresco, mayo, lime juice, and topped with Tajin and popcorn.
- EMPANADAS$16.00
Deep fried corn masa dough filled with your choice of cheese, chicken, picadillo or sampler. Served with salsa verde, crema and queso fresco.
Deep fried corn masa dough filled with your choice of cheese, chicken, picadillo or sampler. Served with salsa verde, crema and queso fresco.
- CEVICHE$19.00
White shrimp cured with fresh lime juice, house pico de gallo, topped with avocado and English cucumber. Served with homemade tortilla chips
White shrimp cured with fresh lime juice, house pico de gallo, topped with avocado and English cucumber. Served with homemade tortilla chips
- QUESO FUNDIDO$16.00
Mix of melted cheeses served in a hot skillet with sicde of flour tortillas.
Mix of melted cheeses served in a hot skillet with sicde of flour tortillas.
- ASADA QUESADILLA$19.00
Experience the ultimate marriage of tender, marinated grilled steak and the gooey goodness of melted cheese in our Asada Quesadilla. Each bite unveils a harmonious blend of flavors as the succulent meat mingles with the creamy cheese, all nestled within a perfectly toasted flour tortilla. Served with a side of fresh salsa and cooling sour cream, this quesadilla is a carnivorous delight that will leave you longing for more.
Experience the ultimate marriage of tender, marinated grilled steak and the gooey goodness of melted cheese in our Asada Quesadilla. Each bite unveils a harmonious blend of flavors as the succulent meat mingles with the creamy cheese, all nestled within a perfectly toasted flour tortilla. Served with a side of fresh salsa and cooling sour cream, this quesadilla is a carnivorous delight that will leave you longing for more.
- BIRRIA QUESADILLA$19.00
Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of bold flavors with our Birria Quesadilla. Inspired by the traditional Mexican dish, our birria is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy shredded beef bathed in a rich and aromatic broth. We take this succulent meat and fold it into a quesadilla, along with melted cheese, creating a unique fusion of textures and tastes. Dip each bite into a small bowl of consommé, a flavorful broth infused with the essence of the birria, for an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of Mexican comfort food.
Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of bold flavors with our Birria Quesadilla. Inspired by the traditional Mexican dish, our birria is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy shredded beef bathed in a rich and aromatic broth. We take this succulent meat and fold it into a quesadilla, along with melted cheese, creating a unique fusion of textures and tastes. Dip each bite into a small bowl of consommé, a flavorful broth infused with the essence of the birria, for an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of Mexican comfort food.
- QUESADILLA HUITLACOCHE$18.00
House-made recipe featuring roasted corn, crema, tangy queso fresco, mayo, lime juice, and a sprinkle of Tajin, topped with a surprising crunch of popcorn for an unforgettable flavor experience.
House-made recipe featuring roasted corn, crema, tangy queso fresco, mayo, lime juice, and a sprinkle of Tajin, topped with a surprising crunch of popcorn for an unforgettable flavor experience.
- CHIPS Y SALSA$5.00
- TRHEE CHEESE POBLANO QUESADILLA$19.00
Cheesy poblano, bacon and spinach quesadilla. Topped with Fresh pineapple, jalapeños and cilantro. Beet sour cream.
Cheesy poblano, bacon and spinach quesadilla. Topped with Fresh pineapple, jalapeños and cilantro. Beet sour cream.
- CHIP REFILL$3.00
- TRUFFLE GUAC TOSTADA$19.00
- MUSSELS$19.00
SOUPS & SALADS
- TORTILLA SOUP$12.00
Pasilla chile & roasted tomato, crispy tortilla strips, chicken breast, avocado, artisan jack cheese, pico, and sliced fresh jalapeños
Pasilla chile & roasted tomato, crispy tortilla strips, chicken breast, avocado, artisan jack cheese, pico, and sliced fresh jalapeños
- FIG SALAD$16.00
Organic mixed greens, avocado, sesame seeds, and house-made fig dressing.
Organic mixed greens, avocado, sesame seeds, and house-made fig dressing.
- GRILLED SALAD$16.00
Grill-seared crisp heart lettuce, cherry tomatoes, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and zesty salsa verde dressing.
Grill-seared crisp heart lettuce, cherry tomatoes, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and zesty salsa verde dressing.
- AVOCADO SALAD$16.00
Organic mixed greens salad, fried avocado, agave vinaigrette, olive oil, onion. Best with butter-cilantro shrimps.
Organic mixed greens salad, fried avocado, agave vinaigrette, olive oil, onion. Best with butter-cilantro shrimps.
- CUP TORTILLA SOUP$7.00
Pasilla chile & roasted tomato, crispy tortilla strips, chicken breast, avocado, artisan jack cheese, pico, and sliced fresh jalapeños
Pasilla chile & roasted tomato, crispy tortilla strips, chicken breast, avocado, artisan jack cheese, pico, and sliced fresh jalapeños
SEGUNDO
- SALMON AL CHORIZO$34.00
Grilled salmon with chorizo and brussels sprouts on a bed of roasted sweet corn, Mexican-style.
Grilled salmon with chorizo and brussels sprouts on a bed of roasted sweet corn, Mexican-style.
- HALIBUT EN FLOR DE CALABAZA$34.00
6oz halibut fillet on a bed of roasted poblano chiles and roasted sweet corn, served with a zucchini blossom sauce. Served with tortillas.
6oz halibut fillet on a bed of roasted poblano chiles and roasted sweet corn, served with a zucchini blossom sauce. Served with tortillas.
- CARNE ASADA RIB-EYE (12oz)$49.00
Marinated 12oz rib-eye, roasted poblanos with crema, and patatas bravas.
Marinated 12oz rib-eye, roasted poblanos with crema, and patatas bravas.
- ENCHILADAS FLOR DE CALABAZA$19.00
Rolled corn tortillas filled with Onion, Potato, Poblano, smothered in Zucchini Blossom sauce.
Rolled corn tortillas filled with Onion, Potato, Poblano, smothered in Zucchini Blossom sauce.
- ENCHILADAS MOLE$19.00
Rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese, smothered in our smoky mole poblano, topped with onions, Mexican crema, melted jack cheese, avocado, served with rice.
Rolled corn tortillas filled with cheese, smothered in our smoky mole poblano, topped with onions, Mexican crema, melted jack cheese, avocado, served with rice.
- ENCHILADAS SUIZAS$19.00
Rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken or cheese, smothered in our house-made tangy green salsa, topped with cream, melted jack cheese, served with rice and garnished with microgreens.
Rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken or cheese, smothered in our house-made tangy green salsa, topped with cream, melted jack cheese, served with rice and garnished with microgreens.
- MOLCAJETE$70.00
A grilled feast to feed 2-3 people. Carne asada, grilled chicken, chorizo, shrimp, queso fresco, grilled onions, jalapenos, and salsa verde. Side of rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, limes, and hand made tortillas.
A grilled feast to feed 2-3 people. Carne asada, grilled chicken, chorizo, shrimp, queso fresco, grilled onions, jalapenos, and salsa verde. Side of rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, limes, and hand made tortillas.
- CARNITAS$22.00
Shredded seasoned pork shank topped off with fresh salsa verde, served with cilantro, onion, radish & corn tortilla.
Shredded seasoned pork shank topped off with fresh salsa verde, served with cilantro, onion, radish & corn tortilla.
- POLLO EN MOLE$24.00
Served with chicken, our mole dish offers a delightful combination of savory, smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. It is accompanied by lime rice and warm corn tortillas, allowing you to savor every bite and experience the true essence of Mexican cuisine.
Served with chicken, our mole dish offers a delightful combination of savory, smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. It is accompanied by lime rice and warm corn tortillas, allowing you to savor every bite and experience the true essence of Mexican cuisine.
- COCHINITA PIBIL$24.00
Our Cochinita Pibil features succulent, slow-roasted pork that has been marinated to perfection. Tender cuts of pork are bathed in a vibrant blend of citrus juices, including sour orange, which lends a tangy and refreshing note. Infused with aromatic spices, such as garlic, cumin, and oregano. Side of Mexican rice, habanero salsa, and handmade tortillas.
Our Cochinita Pibil features succulent, slow-roasted pork that has been marinated to perfection. Tender cuts of pork are bathed in a vibrant blend of citrus juices, including sour orange, which lends a tangy and refreshing note. Infused with aromatic spices, such as garlic, cumin, and oregano. Side of Mexican rice, habanero salsa, and handmade tortillas.
- POLLO EN CREMA DE POBLANOS Y HONGOS$29.00
Our Pollo en Crema de Poblano y Hongos begins with tender chicken, cooked to perfection to ensure a juicy and flavorful experience. The chicken is then generously smothered in a luscious, velvety sauce made from roasted poblano peppers and earthy mushrooms. The star of the dish is the creamy poblano pepper sauce, crafted with care to achieve a balance of flavors. Roasted poblano peppers are skillfully blended with a touch of cream, creating a silky texture that envelops the chicken and adds a mild, smoky heat. The sauce is further elevated with the addition of sautéed mushrooms, which impart a savory depth and an earthy undertone to the dish.
Our Pollo en Crema de Poblano y Hongos begins with tender chicken, cooked to perfection to ensure a juicy and flavorful experience. The chicken is then generously smothered in a luscious, velvety sauce made from roasted poblano peppers and earthy mushrooms. The star of the dish is the creamy poblano pepper sauce, crafted with care to achieve a balance of flavors. Roasted poblano peppers are skillfully blended with a touch of cream, creating a silky texture that envelops the chicken and adds a mild, smoky heat. The sauce is further elevated with the addition of sautéed mushrooms, which impart a savory depth and an earthy undertone to the dish.
- PORK CHOP$29.00
- BRANZINO AL PASTOR$29.00
TACO
- BIRRIA TACOS$19.00
Three fresh made tacos cooked with crispy melted cheese and filled with our house made brisket birria served with a side of delicious consommé for dipping
Three fresh made tacos cooked with crispy melted cheese and filled with our house made brisket birria served with a side of delicious consommé for dipping
- SHRIMP TACOS$16.00
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled shrimp, melted Monterey jack cheese and topped with our house made slaw and chipotle aioli.
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled shrimp, melted Monterey jack cheese and topped with our house made slaw and chipotle aioli.
- FISH TACOS$19.00
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled salmon, chipotle aioli, melted Monterey Jack Cheese, and topped with fresh pineapple Pico de Gallo. Served with side of rice.
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled salmon, chipotle aioli, melted Monterey Jack Cheese, and topped with fresh pineapple Pico de Gallo. Served with side of rice.
- TACOS MAR Y TIERRA$24.00
Three homemade corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, carne asada, shrimp, topped with fresh guacamole..
Three homemade corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, carne asada, shrimp, topped with fresh guacamole..
- OCTOPUS TACOS$19.00
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled octopus, chipotle aioli, melted Monterey Jack Cheese and topped with sweet tomato and mandarin.
Two homemade corn tortillas filled with freshly grilled octopus, chipotle aioli, melted Monterey Jack Cheese and topped with sweet tomato and mandarin.
- CHICKEN AL PASTOR TACOS$16.00
3 Nixtamal corn tortillas, marinate axiote grilled chicken taco, avocado cream, blackberries coulis, fresh pinapple, cilantro, and diced onions. Side of Papatas bravas with onions.
3 Nixtamal corn tortillas, marinate axiote grilled chicken taco, avocado cream, blackberries coulis, fresh pinapple, cilantro, and diced onions. Side of Papatas bravas with onions.
- RIB EYE TACOS Y BONE MARROW$39.00
Two Corn or flour tortillas, grilled rib eye with cilantro and onion. Served with grilled bone marrow with Mexican spices.
Two Corn or flour tortillas, grilled rib eye with cilantro and onion. Served with grilled bone marrow with Mexican spices.
- VEGETARIAN SWEET POTATO TACOS$16.00
Two homemade tortilla, fried crispy onions, House-made Ranch, Roasted garlic-chocolate sweet potato. (Vegetarian. Make it VEGAN without Ranch)
Two homemade tortilla, fried crispy onions, House-made Ranch, Roasted garlic-chocolate sweet potato. (Vegetarian. Make it VEGAN without Ranch)
- 2 Ribeye Tacos Only$24.00
- FISH TACOS HALIBUT$21.00
- LOBSTER TACO$29.00
Two homemade tortilla lobster tacos, lobster tinga, fried leek, side of rice
Two homemade tortilla lobster tacos, lobster tinga, fried leek, side of rice
POSTRES
- CHOCOLATE CAKE$8.00
Mexican chocolate torte.
Mexican chocolate torte.
- CHEESECAKE$8.00Out of stock
- CHOCOFLAN$10.00
AKA impossible cake. Welcome to Monarca where we invite you to experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence with our signature dessert, the "Chocoflan." Combining the best of two beloved desserts, this exquisite creation is a harmonious marriage of rich chocolate cake a
AKA impossible cake. Welcome to Monarca where we invite you to experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence with our signature dessert, the "Chocoflan." Combining the best of two beloved desserts, this exquisite creation is a harmonious marriage of rich chocolate cake a
- CHURROS$8.00
Accompanying our Churros is a selection of delectable dipping sauces that elevate the taste experience. From rich, velvety chocolate and creamy caramel or load them with vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
Accompanying our Churros is a selection of delectable dipping sauces that elevate the taste experience. From rich, velvety chocolate and creamy caramel or load them with vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
- FLAN$10.00
- FRESAS CON CREMA$10.00
We invite you to indulge in the harmonious combination of juicy strawberries and rich cream, immersing yourself in a dessert experience that captures the essence of Mexican culinary traditions. Join us and discover why Fresas con Crema is a beloved favorite among dessert enthusiasts. Topped with Mexican vanilla ice cream and coconut sweet flakes.
We invite you to indulge in the harmonious combination of juicy strawberries and rich cream, immersing yourself in a dessert experience that captures the essence of Mexican culinary traditions. Join us and discover why Fresas con Crema is a beloved favorite among dessert enthusiasts. Topped with Mexican vanilla ice cream and coconut sweet flakes.
SIDES
- Black Beans$5.00
Black beans are vegan.
Black beans are vegan.
- Chile Toreado with Bone Marrow$12.00
- Mexican Rice$5.00
- Pinto Beans$5.00Out of stock
Side of beans. Pinto beans have pork lard.
Side of beans. Pinto beans have pork lard.
- Rice & Beans$9.00
Black beans /green rice
Black beans /green rice
- Sliced 1/2 Avocado$4.00
- Green Rice$5.00
Side of white rice.
Side of white rice.
- SIDE OF PLANTAINS$5.00