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Best Mexican Food in Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT

Mexican haute cuisine, rooted in migration
Welcome to Monarca

Welcome to Monarca

Welcome to Monarca, where fresh Mexican cuisine is served for lunch and dinner in the heart of Salt Lake City. Our menu features classic recipes, fresh ingredients, and carefully prepared dishes, from tacos and enchiladas to ceviche and house specialties. Every visit is about great food, friendly service, and sharing memorable meals with family and friends.

Awards & Recognition

  • Best of State Awards

    2025 Best Concept Modern Mexican 2026 Best Concept Modern Mexican 2026 Best Cocktails 2026 Best Chef

  • Utah Restaurant Association

    2023 Best Concept of the Year 2026 Best Fine Dining Concept

  • Taste of Utah

    2023 Must Visit Destination Utah

Recognized, But Grateful For More

Recognized, But Grateful For More

Every smile, every celebration shared at our tables, every anniversary, business dinner, first date, and special moment entrusted to us means more than any award ever could.

The bar program is built with the same care as the food — expect mezcal selections, house cocktails, and wine pairings chosen to move with the menu.

The Omakase Taco Experience

The Omakase Taco Experience

A chef-curated tasting journey — each taco composed and paired with mezcal, cocktails, or wine. The full expression of what this kitchen can do.
A migration story on the plate

A migration story on the plate

Named for the monarch butterfly, Monarca is Alfonso and Claudia's tribute to the journey that brought them here. Read how it all began.

What our guests are saying

Miguel was the man! Great service, and the food is amazing

Tanner P.

Tanner P.

The food was amazing, the drinks were fantastic! Big shout out, the food was ready in less than 15 minutes and all arrived at the same time and we were a group of 5.

Srdjan

Srdjan

We stumbled here by accident. We loved the food and the great service. Special shut out to our waiter Alfonso. Try the ceviche or salmon or the cheesecake. You will love it too.

Dmitri P.

Dmitri P.

Our menu

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Catering

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Monarca Rewards

Monarca Rewards

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our location

Map showing the location of Monarca on 268 S State St Ste 110 in Salt Lake City
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