MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL – Mexican
A Cape Coral family kitchen that has been grinding its own tortillas since 2013, when Guillermo and Gina opened on SE 46th Street. The appetizer list alone tells you the ambition: tableside guacamole, Monarca's Dip loaded with steak, chicken and shrimp, bacon-wrapped jalapeno shrimp, nachos del mar with octopus and calamari. Beyond it sit fajitas, molcajetes and a mariscada familiar big enough to argue over. Lunch specials run to three in the afternoon. Diners come back for the seafood side of the menu and the seasoning on the grilled meats. Loud, generous, thoroughly Mexican.
1604 SE 46 ST, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33904 239-540-9533 https://capecoral.monarcasrestaurants.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
Dairy-Free at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Cape Coral has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Table Side Guacamole and Salmon Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Cape Coral has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Table Side Guacamole and Salmon Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Cape Coral has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros with Ice Cream, Three Brothers and Esquite Street Corn. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Cape Coral has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mexican Chorizo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Cape Coral has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Table Side Guacamole, La Monarca House Margarita and Imported Draft Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Cape Coral has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros with Ice Cream, Esquite Street Corn and Fresh Table Side Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Cape Coral has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Table Side Guacamole, Salmon Mango Salad and Grilled Chicken Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL in Cape Coral has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Al Pastor Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican Chorizo | 10.4 g | 92.2 g |
| Nachos Del Mar | 67.7 g | 55.7 g |
| Fajita Taco Salad | 68 g | 38.4 g |
| Taco Birria | 15.9 g | 20.2 g |
| Arroz Con Pollo | 13.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Street Tacos Grilled Steak | 48.6 g | 8.7 g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 2 g | 7.7 g |
| Salmon Mango Salad | 2 g | 7.7 g |
| Churros with Ice Cream | 24.4 g | 5.3 g |
| Fried Ice Cream | 6.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Al Pastor Tacos | 12.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Soft Drinks | 9.6 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Monarca’s Dip - $17.99: Cheese dip with grilled steak, grilled chicken, and shrimp topped with pico de gallo and choice of warm corn or flour tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Table Side Guacamole - $13.99: Fresh Hass avocado with jalapeños, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and secret spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Basquet - $22.99: Fried fish, shrimp or calamari breaded. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Monarca's - $10.95: Ground beef or shredded chicken, chips, refried or black beans, cheese sauce, lettuce, pico, sour cream and guacamole. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Del Mar - $23.99: Grilled shrimp, calamari, and octopus, chips, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Chimis - $17.99: Small chimichangas filled with cheese and choice of chicken or ground beef, lettuce and queso dip. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Chorizo - $15.99: Grilled Mexican chorizo on top of white cheese dip with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Bacon Wrapper Shrimp - $18.99: Jumbo shrimp with sliced jalapenos wrapped in bacon with BBQ glaze. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Brothers - $24.99: Guacamole, cheese dip, and ceviche (shrimp or fish). Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquite Street Corn - $12.5: Mexican street corn. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Super Taco Salad - $14.99: Edible tortilla bowl filled with rice, beans, mixed lettuce, chicken or ground beef, pico, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Taco Salad - $18.99: Slices of beef or chicken fajita, grilled onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, beans, lettuce, sour cream and fresh cheese. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $18.99: Lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette, cucumbers, tomato, mozzarella cheese and marinated grilled chicken breast. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Mango Salad - $24.99: Atlantic salmon, lettuce, spinach, mango, pico de gallo and avocado. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Molcajete Monarca's - $38.99: Grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, nopal, lettuce, guacamole, pico, sour cream, rice, beans and tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Monarcas - $25.99: Grilled steak, grilled onion, nopal, pico de gallo, rice, beans and tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Campero - $20.99: Grilled chicken breast, grilled onion, mushrooms, cheese sauce, rice and vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Uruapan Style - $23.99: Pork carnitas, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Con Pollo - $17.99: Grilled chicken served with rice and cheese sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Taco Birria - $20.99: 3 roast beef tacos with red birria sauce, mozzarella, birria juice, onion and cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Tacos - $18.99: Roasted pork marinated with chile guajillo and achiote, grilled pineapple, cilantro and onions. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Tacos Grilled Steak - $19.99: Steak tacos with cilantro and onion. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Homemade Flan - $8.99: Traditional Mexican custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fried Ice Cream - $10.99: Crispy coated vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros with Ice Cream - $11.99: Fried dough pastry with cinnamon sugar and ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- La Monarca House Margarita - $8.95: Gold tequila, triple sec (strawberry, mango, or lime). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Imported Draft Beer - $4.95: Corona Extra, Modelo, Pacifico, or Stella. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Aguas Frescas - $5.95: Tamarindo, horchata, jamaica or piña. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Soft Drinks - $3.95: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Orange Crush, Lemonade, Mountain Dew, Starry, Dr Pepper.
Frequently Asked Questions about MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL
- Is MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Table Side Guacamole and Salmon Mango Salad.
- What can I eat at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL on a dairy-free diet?
- Fresh Table Side Guacamole and Salmon Mango Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Table Side Guacamole and La Monarca House Margarita.
- Is MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at MONARCA'S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL?
- Mexican Chorizo, at roughly 92.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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