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$10 - $80
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Mexican, Southwestern, Grill
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Arriving, we did not receive a welcoming smile from the staff. I ordered a fried Calamari for an appetizer, and when they served it I noticed a disgusting smell of burnt oil, I ordered them to remove it, and to our surprise the waiter confronted...me telling me that he had tried it and there was nothing wrong with the calamari, which on the day They had fried a lot of calamaris and no customer complained. More evidence he could not point to. I asked him for another suggestion to please me, and he did not have that courtesy. Just silence. Therefore we decided to leave the place.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Artileso, thank you for letting us know about this situation. We will be taking your feedback to make Monarcas better. We hope we can have another opportunity to make it up to you. Thank you.

Reviewed February 3, 2023

My husband and I tried this restaurant but were a bit disappointed. We had fairly good service but found that the prices were higher than other Mexican restaurants we have been to with excellent food. The food we had was good but not sure it...was worthy of the price. We won't be coming back again.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Holly, thank you for your feedback.

Reviewed November 10, 2022

This place has the best chips, salsa and cheese in town. Forget about it being an appetizer - the portion is big enough to be dinner for two.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded November 11, 2022

John, we are very happy to read that you consider our delicious chips, salsa and cheese as the best in town. Thank you very much.

Reviewed November 5, 2022 via mobile

This is one of our favorite places for lunch. Pretty good food, pretty good beverages, pretty good service. However, they have gotten rid of their lunch menu, and you are now forced to order dinner for lunch and pay dinner prices. Huge portions with prices...to match. My recommendation is to reinstate the lunch menu, portions and prices. Too many good Mexican restaurants in the area that offer lunch. We'll check before we eat here again!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, General Manager at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded November 9, 2022

Sally, we are glad to read that we are one of your favorite places. We are planning to have our special lunch menu again soon. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviewed October 30, 2022

I went to Texas in Sept had some of the best Mexican food I mean everything was good. Pappasito's was good every time I went there.Well I was still on my Mexican high so I stopped here for the 2nd time. The 1st time I...went there it was not memorable so 2nd time is a charm.I will tell you 2nd is not a charm. It was tasteless service was slow meat was hard I mean everything was terrible.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded November 9, 2022

Marcia, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

Reviewed September 16, 2022 via mobile

Visited here tonight for the first time with the wife. Parking was somewhat limited but we found a spot. We were seated right away and inside looks like your traditional Mexican restaurant. Our server (Karina) was extremely courteous and professional. Chips and salsa were brought...right away…..please note that additional chips and salsa are charged at $2 Each. Our food was brought out quickly and was fresh and flavorful. Would visit again and definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, General Manager at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded September 26, 2022

Steve, thank you very much for your positive comments about Monarcas restaurant. We are very happy to read that you enjoyed the amazing service provided by Karina. See you again soon. Thanks.

Reviewed July 13, 2022

We brought 2 grandkids here for dinner. The service was friendly and efficient. The plates were plentiful with 3 of 4 having takeout boxes.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded July 31, 2022

We really appreciate your positive comments about our friendly and efficient service. Thank you very much and see you again soon.

Reviewed July 10, 2022

Stopped in here our last day in Ft. Meyers and wish we found it sooner. Hands down this has to be the best Mexican food we have ever eaten. Chips arrive hot and salsa is flavorful. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the canal....I ordered the enchiladas verdes with chicken and my husband ordered the burrito panzon with chicken and a white sauce. Lots of Mexican restaurants drown your food in cheese and sauce. Not here, the perfect amount of both. Margaritas were strong and hit the spot. Service was friendly and quick.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded July 31, 2022

Emily, we are very glad to see that you enjoyed our delicious chips, salsa, enchiladas verdes, burrito panzon and margaritas. When you come back to SWFL, please visit us again. Thank you

Reviewed July 5, 2022 via mobile

Tried Monarcas one more time. So disappointing. Our server seemed to more interested in visiting with her friends (via phone in the small area near the restrooms) than taking care of her diners. We had to ask 3 times for more silverware and chips. A...young man finally accommodated us. Although it was only 1 o'clock, we were given the more expensive dinner menu. We got lunch menus only after asking. What if you don't know enough to,ask? My Quesidilla was cut in half, and very soggy from sitting in the juice from the salad, which, incidentally consisted of lettuce and diced tomatoes. Sour cream was AWOL. Had to ask, and again, the young man pulled through. This used to be one of my favorite places, but this was my last visit after 2 miserable visits in a row. There are too many good restaurants to waste time and money at Monarcas. Sad.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded July 31, 2022

Sally, thank you for letting us know about the things that you mentioned on this review. We will correct them to ensure that this won't happen again. We hope we can have another opportunity to make it up to you. Thanks.

Reviewed June 24, 2022 via mobile

Service is good. Food presentation was nice, but the food is lacking flavor. Salsa is bland, no spice to it. Ordered queso and it was just boring. Pork tamales didn't have much pork in them. Tacos were flavorless. I am not sure why this restaurant...is lacking flavor, but it does.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded July 1, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

Reviewed June 10, 2022

I love the place , great food and the people is very friendly ,the margaritas are really good ,I will come back soonMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded June 12, 2022

We are very happy to see that you are planning to come back because you love Monarcas. In addition, we are glad to read that enjoyed our great food, friendly service and delicious margaritas. Thank you very much for your kind words. See you again...More

Reviewed June 5, 2022

Love this place Kimberly great server and the manager lisset always checked on us !! Great food and drinks

Date of visit: June 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded June 12, 2022

Thank you very much for this 5 star review and for letting us know that you enjoyed our delicious food, drinks and the great service provided by Kimberly and Liset. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Reviewed June 3, 2022 via mobile

Love this place! Molcahete is awesome!!!!highly recommended !!!!!!!!!!!the service is great , The best staff ever , Mauricio and misery was really friendly

Date of visit: June 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, Owner at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded June 12, 2022

Kathy, thank you very much for recommending Monarcas and for letting us know that you enjoyed our delicious Molcajete and great service. We really appreciate it. Visit us again soon. Thanks.

Reviewed May 28, 2022 via mobile

Service is lacking. Our server was too busy checking her phone to check on us! Couldn't even be bothered to come by our table to pick up our money!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, General Manager at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded May 31, 2022

Sally, thank you for letting us know about your experience with the server. We will be taking your feedback to make Monarcas better. Please, give us another chance to make it up to you. Thank you.

Reviewed May 27, 2022

Really good I love this place it's like my favorite restaurant the nachos are really good I recommend

Date of visit: May 2022
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Guillermo Cuevas, General Manager at Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded May 31, 2022

Isabella, thank you very much for recommending Monarcas. We really appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks

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  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5