Monarca

Name: Monarca
Address: 181 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 1A1
Telephone: (604) 569-2258
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

261 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for groups
Hot spot

The name refers to the ancient Mexican monarchy honouring the influence both his parents made on his culinary style. While his mother inspired our sister restaurant, Ophelia, the familial tradition has continued here at Monarca where you’ll find playful dishes and a lively atmosphere inspired by Chef Higareda’s father.

Francisco’s father lived near the famous Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in central Mexico’s Michoacán region. Chef Higareda spent several summers here with his family enjoying the local Tlahualiles (defeated warriors) Festival. The festival celebrates the feast of Santiago Apóstol, patron saint of Sahuayo. The battle depicted in the festival is still debated today in Mexico and refers to military conflicts before, during, and after the arrival of the Spanish. It’s a memory he cherishes from his childhood.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
181 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1
Phone number
(604) 569-2258
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Francisco Higareda

Experiences

Monarca Supper Club
$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for an unforgettable evening, our setting creates the perfect environment for connecting with friends and meeting new ones

What 261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Vancouver
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Monarca offers "amazing food" and a lively atmosphere, perfect for a fun night out with friends. Guests appreciate the vibrant music and cocktails, although service can be inconsistent. It's an ideal spot for those seeking "great vibes" and "fantastic food," but some find it too loud and rushed for a relaxed dining experience.

261 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Vancouver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Started off the night a little rocky, trying to sell us a minimum on a table. But the night ended up to be a fun one. We did end up buying 4 bottles of champagne and bottle of vodka. Great service
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Jeff
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I had high expectations for this restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience fell short. The food was just acceptable. I ordered the pibil enfrijoladas, but the tortillas were over-fried, making them hard to handle, especially on the small plate they were served on. The guacamole portion was small and tasted like a supermarket jar variety rather than freshly made. Service was a major disappointment. It was a busy Friday night, but the staff (clearly casual and not professional servers) seemed overwhelmed and untrained. Our dishes were placed carelessly on the table, and we had to ask multiple times for our drinks. The servers appeared inexperienced, likely due to lack of proper training. This is not a gourmet destination for high-quality Mexican food. Rather, it feels more like a pre-club bar with decent food, best suited for a casual night out rather than a true culinary experience.
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Lindsay
Palm Springs
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Always amazing food and such a fun atmosphere. Stay late for the full experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing, our server was so sweet and we had a great time! will definitely be coming back soon :)
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Gagan
Vancouver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My group of 4 arrived for our 10:15pm reservation and waited over 45 minutes to be seated. The staff scrambled to find us an available table, and not one person updated us on the status of our reservation. We ended up leaving due to the poor service. I do not recommend this restaurant as they do not follow OpenTable guidelines. If they are just going to let other guests stay over their 2 hour reservation window and not guarantee reservations, then they should not be on OpenTable.
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alisha
Vancouver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, great staff and loved the food/music/vibe!
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Lucas
VIP
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very energetic spot to eat and drink. Lots of new staff which made the experience less professional, but they were very friendly. Food was good but not great. Glad I went, but not in a rush to go back.
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Alexis
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and drinks. The food was good but really spicy.
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Natalie
VIP
Vancouver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful restaurant, service was very slow and food was very underwhelming. Good for drinks and music but skip for food.
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Carmen
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
They took forever to bring the drinks, and to take our order!. Food was delicious. So be ready to be there for a long time!!
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FAQs

Monarca does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Monarca also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 569-2258.

Monarca is rated 4.1 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

181 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(604) 569-2258
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Francisco Higareda

Monarca

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Monarca Supper Club

Menu

What 261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Monarca offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Monarca restaurant rated?

Is Monarca currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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