Monarca Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar
Monarca Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar
Blue corn sopes (2) with beef
octupus, shimp, tilapia, lime juce, onion, jalapeno
Blue corn sopes (2) with chicken
WITH 3 SLICED BREAD TOAST
fresh avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro
Griddle corn on or off the cobb smothered in butter, mayo, cotija cheese and tajin
Beef nachos, chicken quesadilla, chicken flauta, stuffed jalapenos. Served with cheese sauce on the side
Blue corn sopes (2) with Pastor beef
Melted cheese topped with chorizo (Mexican sausage) served with tortilla
Chilled shrimp in a Mexican cocktail sauce mixed with onion, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado
Cream cheese jalapeno served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
Two (2) crispy tostones style plantains served with guacamole, queso fresco, pico de gallo & chipotle sauce with grilled chicken
Two (2) crispy tostones style plantains served with guacamole, queso fresco, pico de gallo & chipotle sauce with grilled steak
Two (2) crispy tostones style plantains served with guacamole, queso fresco, pico de gallo & chipotle sauce with grilled steak
Rice, pico de gallo, chicken
Chicken, cheese, avocado, chipotle and tortilla strips
A crispy flour tortilla shell with onions, bell peppers, and grilled chicken. Topped with nacho cheese, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
A crispy flour tortilla shell with onions, bell peppers, and steak. nacho cheese, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
Grilled chicken served over a baby mix lettuce, tomatoes, corn, black beans, onion, cilantro, avocado, and tortilla strips with our Jalapeno dressing on the side
Baby spring mix, queso fresco, mandarin, tomatoes, mango mezcal sauce
Baby spring mix, queso fresco, mandarin, tomatoes, mango mezcal sauce
Tender beef grilled with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and three flour tortillas
Tender chicken grilled with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and three flour tortillas
Tender beef and chicken grilled with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo and three flour tortillas
Tender beef, chicken, pork and shrimp grilled with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and three flour tortillas
Chicken and steak brochette with onions, bacon, and peppers. Marinated with our special house sauce served with rice
A hot lava rock heaped with sizzling beef strips, chicken, pork, and shrimp. Topped with cheese, grilled cactus, peppers, and onions. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and three flour tortillas
Thin sliced Rib Eye steak served with rice, beans, lettuce, jalapenos, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and three flour tortillas.
Rib Eye steak grilled with onions. Served with rice, beans and one red and one green cheese enchiladas
Skirt steak served with a poblano pepper stuffed with shrimp, pepper, mushrooms, onions topped with habanero pesto creamy sauce. Served with rice
Skirt steak served with cilantro rice and veggies. Topped with chimichurri sauce.
Pork, onions, rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, flour tortillas
Chicken breast sauteed with onions, cilantro, orange and lime wedges in our favorite tequila, Jose Cuervo Gold. Served with rice, sour cream, pico de gallo and three flour tortillas
Grilled chicken breast topped with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with rice, vegetables, three flour tortillas and cheese sauce on the side
Grilled chicken breast sauteed with shrimp, scallions, fresh spinach and topped with cotija cheese. Served with rice, salad and three flour tortillas
Grilled chicken breast topped with cheese sauce and chorizo (Mexican sausage) served with cilantro rice and beans
Grilled chicken breast topped with Mole sauce. Served with rice and salad
Cilantro rice, black beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream & tomatoes
Cilantro rice, black beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream & tomatoes
Cilantro rice, black beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream & tomatoes
Three (3) fried rolled corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken. Topped with lettuce, queso fresco and avocado. Served with salsa verde and beans on the side
chicken or beef, cheese, beans, sauce, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Two (2) chicken enchiladas with salsa verde. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
Two (2) chicken enchiladas topped with mole sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Steak grilled with sauteed green bell peppers, onions, and bacon covered with melted cheese. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and three flour tortillas
Two (2) cheese enchiladas topped with pork, onions, bell pepper and special sauce. Served with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gall, sour cream and your choice or rice or beans
A monster burrito with beef. Filled with rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Topped with cheese sauce and pico de gallo
A monster burrito with chicken. Filled with rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Topped with cheese sauce and pico de gallo
A monster burrito with grilled chicken. Filled with rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Topped with cheese sauce and pico de gallo
A monster burrito with carnitas. Filled with rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Topped with cheese sauce and pico de gallo
Two (2) burritos filled with grilled steak, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and beans. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Two (2) burritos filled with grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and beans. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Two (2) burritos filled pork, onions and bell peppers. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Flour tortilla, cheese, pork, onion, pineapple, lettuce and guacamole
Flour tortilla filled with cheese, marinated pork, onions and fresh pineapple. Served with lettuce and guacamole
Flour tortilla filled with cheese, roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, pepper and onions. Served with baby spring mix, tomatoes and sour cream
Flour tortilla filled with cheese and grilled steak. Served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole
Flour tortilla filled with cheese and grilled chicken. Served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole
Flour tortilla with chicken, deep fried and topped with a white cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and choice of rice or beans
Flour tortilla with grilled steak, deep fried and topped with a white cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and choice of rice or beans
Flour tortilla with grilled chicken, deep fried and topped with a white cheese sauce. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and choice of rice or beans
chips, cheese, chicke, beef, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeno
Three (3) enchiladas filled with grilled shrimp, bell pepper, onions, topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Grilled shrimp, bell peppers and onions filled in a burrito and topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream
Two (2) and spinach enchiladas with habanero pesto sauce. Served with rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce and sour cream
Shrimp cooked in our special garlic sauce with onions and tomatoes. Served with cilantro rice and salad
Shrimp cooked in our special DIabla (hot) sauce with onions and bell pepper. Served with cilantro rice and salad
Quesadilla stuffed with grilled shrimp, bell peppers and onions. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
Grilled Salmon with mango mezcal sauce on the side. Served with cilantro rice and vegetables
Shrimp on a sizzling platter cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and three flour tortillas
steak, mushroom, shrimp, onion, rice and beans
Whole fried fish served with rice, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and avocado
octopus, sauce, cilatro rice
Two (2) tacos served on hand made corn and flour mixed tortillas stuffed with corn, cotija cheese and creamy lime mayo sauce. Served with your rice and beans
Two (2) grilled or fried fish tacos with lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo. Served rice and beans.
Two (2) steak tacos with corn tortilla. Served with cilantro, onions, rice, and beans
Two (2) slow cooked beef marinated for 6hrs. on a corn tortilla. Served with a side of its own broth to deep, cilantro, onions, rice, and beans
Two (2) marinated pork grilled tacos with fresh pineapple on corn tortillas. Served with cilantro, onions, rice, and beans
Two (2) grilled chicken tacos with corn tortilla. Served with cilantro, onions, rice, and beans
Two (2) tacos with beef on a flour soft shell or corn hard shell. Served with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and tomatoes with your choice of rice or beans
octopus, cabbage, sauce
Two (2) tacos with shredded chicken on a flour soft shell or corn hard shell. Served with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and tomatoes with your choice of rice or beans
coliflour, lettuce, pico de gallo, rice and beans
Squash, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and three flour tortillas
One of each served with rice and vegetables
One of each served with rice and vegetables
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, refried beans, mushrooms, bell peppers and onions. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
One veggie mix, one cheese and one bean enchilada. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and your choice of rice or beans
Mushroom, spinach, refried beans, grilled corn, and cheese topped with lettuce and shredded cheese. Served with cilantro rice and black beans
Served with rice and beans. Drink included
Served with rice and beans. Drink included
Served with rice and beans. Drink included
Served with rice and beans. Drink included
Served with French fries. Drink included
flour tortilla, chicken or beef, queso, red sauce, beans, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, sour cream
flour tortilla, grilled chicken or steak, bell peppers, onions, beans, topped with queso, mexican rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
flour tortilla, grilled chicken or steak, bell peppers, onions, beans, topped with queso, mexican rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream
chicken enchilada, beef taco, mexican rice and beans
Flour tortilla, shreadded chicken or ground beef, mexican rice and beans
flour tortilla, cheese, shredded chicken or ground beef, served with rice, lettice, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole
Flour tortilla, pork, bell peppers, cheese, rice, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream
Beef or grilled chicken, onion, bell peppers, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and flour tortillas
rispy tortilla bowl, shredded chicken or ground beef, lettuce, tomato, queso and sour cream
eggs, mexican sausage, rice, beans and flour tortillas
eggs, Ranchero sauce, mexican rice, beans and flour tortillas
rispy tortilla bowl, shredded chicken or ground beef, lettuce, tomato, queso and sour cream
Amazing Ceviche Trio.
Molcajete
Coconut margarita
Delicious margaritas
Mangonada
Mangonada
Complementary chips and salsa, salsa was very good!
Monarca Sampler
Pitcher of House Margaritas
Beer
Steak Zamora
Molcajete with rice, beans and corn tortillas
Sauces for my tacos
Birria tacos
Pollo Cotija Special
Mexican Burritos Mexicanos, Grilled Steak
We have variety of sweets Chocolate sopapilla with cinnamon, sugar & chocolate, Carmel syrup topped off with vanilla ice cream & whip cream.
Steak Tampiqueno
Mezcal
Monarca Sampler, delicious!!
Coconut margarita
Pitcher of house margaritas
Queso Dip
Jeramiah M.
Sep 28, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Monarca Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Bar, and from the moment I stepped inside, I was impressed by the inviting ambiance. The interior design is nothing short of stunning, with vibrant colors, tasteful décor, and a warm, welcoming vibe that instantly made me feel at ease. The lighting was perfect, and the music playing softly in the background fit the atmosphere perfectly. It wasn't too loud, allowing for easy conversation, but it added just the right touch to enhance the overall dining experience.The menu offered an extensive variety of dishes, giving diners plenty of options to explore. Whether you're craving classic Mexican staples or looking to try something new, the range of choices ensures there's something for everyone. To start off, the restaurant serves complimentary crunchy chips and salsa, and I have to say, the salsa was authentic and delicious, with just the right balance of freshness and spice. It was the perfect way to kick off the meal.Next, I ordered a Mangonada, which was absolutely delightful. This sweet and tangy drink is a must-try if you're a fan of fruity flavors with a bit of kick. It was refreshing and packed with flavor, making it an ideal pairing with the rest of the meal. After enjoying the Mangonada, I went for the Monarca Sampler, which offered a bit of everything: beef nachos, chicken quesadillas, chicken flautas, stuffed jalapeños, and a side of queso. The sampler was a fantastic choice, giving me the opportunity to savor a variety of different flavors and textures in one dish. Every bite offered something unique, with the flavors bouncing on my tongue--each component was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection.For the little one, I ordered chicken fingers, and they were a hit! Even though it's a simple dish, the chicken was tender and crispy, and it's always a plus when the kiddo is happy with their meal.I also tried the La Gringa quesadilla, which pleasantly surprised me with the addition of pineapple. At first, I was a bit skeptical about the combination of sweet and savory, but it turned out to be a brilliant pairing. The pineapple added a subtle sweetness that enhanced the quesadilla's flavor without overpowering the other ingredients.My next dish was the Carnitas Michoacán, which was another standout. The carnitas were incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The slow-cooked pork practically melted in my mouth, while the accompanying beans were smooth and complemented the meat perfectly. This is the kind of dish that leaves a lasting impression, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Monarca.One of my dining companions ordered a chicken quesadilla, which was also excellent. It was generously stuffed with chicken, cheese, and other tasty ingredients, and they were very pleased with their choice.On top of all that, I couldn't resist trying the Coconut Margarita on the rocks. This cocktail was fantastic! It had just the right amount of coconut flavor without being too sweet, and it was the perfect drink to enjoy alongside the rich and flavorful food.Finally, we ended the meal with an order of churros. I was a bit hesitant at first, as I've had some less-than-stellar churros in the past, but these were absolutely perfect. The churros were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and served with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. The flavors were spot on, making for a wonderful, sweet finish to an already outstanding meal.Overall, I highly recommend Monarca Mexican Cuisine and Tequila Bar to anyone who loves authentic Mexican cuisine. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere is inviting, and the service is attentive. Whether you're looking for a great place to have a casual dinner or celebrate a special occasion, Monarca is definitely worth a visit.
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Rick P.
Sep 23, 2024
Actually it was pretty good. A little slow on the service but overall not bad. Good selection on bar and beer selection. I had the crab and spinach enchilada and candyce had the chicken skewers. She let me try to the chicken skewer meat. Really tasty. The taste on the enchiladas was a bit strong. Probably won't order those in the future. Very nice place with good artwork on the walls. We'll be back.
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Jenn B.
Feb 15, 2025
My husband and I went out last night to Monarca for our Valentines dinner. We were seated right away since there were plenty of booths. We ordered our usual pitcher of margaritas. My husband ordered steak burritos Mexicano and I ordered pollo margarita. My husband liked his burritos and my chicken was so tender and had great flavor. We normally eat outside but we decided to dine indoors. The restaurant has beautiful butterflies on the walls with Mexican music playing. By the time we left there wasn't many empty seats left. We had a very enjoyable evening.
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John C.
Nov 5, 2024
Delicious Mexican restaurant in this plaza. This location has been so many restaurants and was a Mexican restaurant before as well. Today we had lunch with Jo wait at 1pm. Very nice service and great food. The enchiladas were not swimming in sauce but done just perfect. Definitely a great place to come.
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Carol W.
Jul 30, 2024
Just an update on my previous review. Monarca is a family favorite (both for those of us who live here and for family who visits from out of town!) First, love the decorative monarch butterfly decorations throughout (hence the name, natch!). The service is always great - Sonya, Maria and the rest of the staff will take excellent care of you. My favorite drink is the blue organic margarita - tasty AND pretty. My favorite go-to are the tacos - I've tried the grilled chicken, grilled steak, shrimp and birria - all so good! My favorite is probably the shrimp taco (served in a corn tortilla with fresh avocado, cotija cheese and a cilantro lime mayo). I also love the Maya quesadilla (available with chicken, steak or shrimp) - roasted corn, black beans and more! Hubby's favorites are any of the steak dishes (including the brochetas) and the Santa Fe salad. I will have to add more pics of other dishes going forward.
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Candyce C.
Jan 5, 2025
The food was very good and the service was wonderful. Have been there a couple times and ready to go back again. I'm not sure the name of the dish but it was the chicken and steak Skewers with the rice on the side, which was very delicious. Steak was extremely tender. My boyfriend had the shrimp tacos and a fish taco and they were good.
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Devin G.
Sep 5, 2023
It was 90 degrees out and I was done with my errands, so I decided to swing into Monarca for some lunch and most importantly, a Margarita. The Sandia Margarita was made with fresh watermelon and the glass was rimmed with tajin. It was exactly what I needed after melting outside all morning. I made quick work of the birria tacos which were filled with tender beef and melty cheese. The consommé was flavorful and had a healthy amount of fresh cilantro, which I loved. Everyone I interacted with with friendly and my server came to check on me to make sure I was enjoying my meal. My tacos came out super quickly, too. I will certainly be back for another one of those margaritas soon!
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Hilary M.
Feb 12, 2024
We are from Ca originally and Mexican food has been hard to find that is the style we are used to. This place is it!! First the service was first class our server was so friendly and helped us w any questions we asked. The restaurant is also very cute and clean and bathrooms were clean and stocked. The food was delicious. We had the large guacamole which was so good. Also the salsa was on point! The veggie enchiladas were so good. I will say the shrimp tacos were delicious but the shrimp was a bit overcooked. That is the only negative I have and it was only minor. The shrimp cocktail was great as well. We will be back and are happy we found this hidden gem!
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Beth E.
Aug 25, 2024
Hands down the best Birria tacos I have ever had. The drink was sooo good! The ceviche had so much flavor. The flautas were crispy and yummy! the service was great! Restaurant is beautiful inside. I will be going back to try more!
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Amber K.
Jun 6, 2024
The grilled mahi tacos were delicious, and the steak Asada tacos were delicious as well. The pork was a little dry in the Carnitas Estilo Michoacán. Our three year old decided the ketchup was finger licking good and the chicken tenders on par. My middle was disappointed by the amount of tomatoes on the tacos she ordered without tomatoes but still finished two of the three. So they must have been pretty good. She would have gone for the third but she had her full of chips. Their chips are on the thicker side, but over all satisfying. The Portraits of Frida Kahlo on the walls and the large mural make the artist in me happy. A soccer game played on the large tv over the bar. It was enough to entertain but not distract from our family meal. Mexican music played over the speakers and the roar of conversation and laughter set the tone for community. Groups large and small this place though laid back served well.
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