The food was delicious. I even tried the chocoflan, wow that was good. Only complaint about "food" is the Mexican hot chocolate didn't seem to have any spice other than cinnamon, but was still good. Service was good and place inside was very nice. We will be back. read more

I'm lucky I'm 2.5 hours from this restaurant. If I was local, I'd go broke. I love this place. Mexican style food is my jive. And I know taste is very subjective, but my god. They got a lot going on that's good in my opinion. Soup, tacos, burritos, all I've tried is killer good. So when I do make my way to Cleveland or Medina, this is my have to stop place. I make a point to come here always. The chipotle chicken tacos, I refer to as mouthgasm tacos. Soooooo good. And the bar, decor, drinks, are all splendid. Very clean place. And all the staff have been outstanding and very timely. Such good service. read more

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We went to Monarca's for a Margarita after celebrating my brothers retirement dinner somewhere else in Medina. We arrived a little after 9:00p and the 4 of us sat at the bar. We thought it was odd that no one was in the restaurant except one couple at the bar and one couple eating at a table. Somewhere around 9:40p the entire staff, except our bartender were all gathered at the front door and hanging out with their brooms and mops, staring us down and obviously ready to leave. Then they turned the lights to bright and shut the music off. It was extremely unprofessional. We were only there for one drink, which was quite expensive, and were not planning to stay past closing, but the uncomfortable experience was less than pleasant. I'm in the service industry and could never imagine behaving like that. We won't be returning. I gave two stars for the nice bartender and her margarita's. read more

Had a great meal here! We ordered the burrito bowl with carnitas and everything was super fresh and the carnitas were crispy on the tips just like we like them. Really fresh avocado and salsa in the burrito bowl too. The server was extremely friendly and quick. A little surprised by other reviews saying this was on par with other Mexican restaurants in the area. Much fresher than what I usually get! We will be back. read more

Monarca Cantina - Burrito bowl with carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Medina, Ohio

Yes! What a great addition to Medina Square! The margaritas are excellent. When we stopped in, they had a margarita flight on special. I had a cucumber margarita and the Mezcalrita. I highly recommend the Mezcalrita if you want a boozy kick. The hubs had the mole and I had the seafood monarca. Both were Pretty excellent. We want to come back and try the tacos. The waiter was a bit inexperienced. We wanted dessert but he didn't sell them...just said they were "basic"...so we didn't get any. Maybe try to sell the desserts more?? Otherwise, great experience. We will be back!! read more

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Had a family dinner in their huge room in the back. First - the decor is beautiful. Bold, beautiful paintings, complementary color palettes, really quite beautiful. The trio appetizer was perfect for 4 (queso, guacamole, salsa & chips) and everyone loved the margaritas! The flight was had by most, and the blackberry marg was not to be missed! See pics for plates. Everything came out hot and fresh - i already went back with friends! read more

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Love this place. First of all, margaritas are on special on Mondays. Secondly, they are fantastic margaritas. There's just something about their chips that are so good too. They also have one of the best queso dips. Their tacos are always fantastic too. I've actually never gotten anything besides tacos because they're so dang good. But even their rice is just so much better than other Mexican rice that I've had. It just has more flavor and seems more fresh. The employees are always super friendly and the service is fast and efficient. The atmosphere is laid back and fun. The inside of the place is gorgeous too. I really enjoy coming here. read more

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Excellent Mexican food. I had Seafood Monarca over rice. It included salmon, shrimp and scallops. I ate half and had have enough for another dinner. The other 3 people also had enjoyed their meal. The website does not list all the different meals they offer. My wife and I live in California and have many Mexican restaurant experiences. read more

Food is great as well as the bartenders and drinks. I recommend the Margaritas as well as the food.

I ordered the Chipotle chicken tacos with Mexican rice. It was very good with just the right amount of spice and the soft shell tacos are very flavorful. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. The inside is much bigger than you would expect from the entrance and the decor is tasteful. Service is good and the staff is very friendly. I will eat here again and I recommend this restaurant. read more

went late. still got great service. good and drinks were fantastic. tomatillo sauce does not f*ck around.

Margaritas not good at all, save your money Guacamole very bland The food was OK but overpriced Will not be going back much better choices all around read more

My husband and I sat at the bar and ordered dinner. My husband had the carnitas which were ok.. I ordered the burrito bowl. The bartender talked very fast and was extremely rude when she presented me with a burrito. When I told her I ordered the bowl she became loud and rather aggressive.. telling me that I ordered a burrito. My husband told her also she was mistaken. I ordered the bowl. I can't recall ever being treated so rudely by anyone over my food order. Ever! Mexican is one of our favorites and between medina and Strongsville there are plenty to choose from.. We won't return. read more

Food was absolutely wonderful. Reminded us of some of the better restaurants we visited in Mexico City. This is not your typical Mexican food, it's the stuff that's actually served south of the border. Service was a bit slow but that's to be expected in the first week after open read more

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Wonderful place. Kid friendly, excellent food, the best server. After 2 unsuccessful restaurant attempts, this place delivered. Check it out. You won't be disappointed read more

Met a client here for lunch. the service was quick and great. The special blood orange margarita was amazing. I had their street tacos and they were so so freaking delicious. we had the trio chips to start. definitely will be back. read more

You can skip this place. It's overrated. The chicken mole managed to be dry despite all the sauce. Carne Asada was tough, just a flat piece of meat on a plate. We asked for hot sauce and never received it and the waitress ignored us. Hard pass. The decorations are nice but it's just to cover for the bad food. read more

This place has the best fresh margaritas! Flavors include dragon fruit, cucumber, raspberry mint, strawberry. They also offer frozen margs (in flights!) if that's more your thing. The street tacos are great and it's always hard for me to decide on a side between the charro beans and tortilla soup (both fantastic). read more

Excellent food, good service. Not just the typical Tex Mex. Some great street taco options and the soup is delicious.

Incredible food! Incredible staff! The salsa is so good!! I highly recommend visiting here, the butterfly tree is such a nice aesthetic, it makes for beautiful photos! Don't let this hidden gem go undiscovered! read more

First time here and loved this place. Very clean and professional. The food was good we had street tacos and will be back when we are in the area. read more

Monarca Cantina - Afternoon lunch - Mexican Near Me - Medina, Ohio

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Excellent! Ordered a shrimp and veggie combination for my burrito. The shrimp were large, done perfectly (unusual), with mixed greens (nice) and it was superb. The ladies had the veggie burrito and were more than pleased. And my son, who is a foodie and definitely a critic, said the Hominy Stew [Not on the online menu and I don't recall the name] was incredible! My only critique would be the chips - very ordinary and nothing great. But that's not worth discounting given the rest. The décor is perfect and the service on point. Will be back when in town. read more

Monarca Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Medina, Ohio

So happy to have found this restaurant. It is so beautifully put together, artistic, and spotless. The food is probably the best Mexican food I have had in Ohio. They make own tortillas and they are incredible. we ordered Huevo rancheros and fajitas and both were fresh delicious and generous. The service was friendly and just the right amount of attention. read more

I have returned several times since my 3 star review and would like to update it to a 4 star. Though I have not ordered from the menu again, I always get chips/salsa/queso and the margaritas have all been phenomenal. The kicker that is taking it up a notch is their noticed effort to improve customer experience. read more

This place is exceptional! Everything here is absolutely amazing! From the first time your greeted to the time you leave you will have a great experience. This restaurant has made its way into my regular rotation and I might even start going here daily!! The food is delicious and this is one of the only restaurants that has legit ceviche and an extensive margarita menu. read more

Monarca Cantina - Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Medina, Ohio

I went to this location during the second week it was open. It's very expensive and not a good deal for what you receive. You have to pay for chips and salsa which last time I checked was 7$, and it was literally just a plate of basic tortilla chips. I got the street tacos as seen in the photo and it was very dry, and for $16+, I expect more. Service wasn't too good either, and the waitress didn't do refills until after we received the check. Overall this establishment needs a lot of internal improvement. It is a clean place and overall doesn't look bad. read more

Monarca Cantina - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Medina, Ohio

I truly enjoyed the food and drinks. Atmosphere was great. Our waitress was also great. I do hate to leave 3 stars,however, I came to the restaurant with my family. I am a mom of two small children. Their restroom did not have a changing table. This posed an issues when I needed to change a diaper. I did not want to change at the table where we were eating. I will definitely double think coming back as a family to this restaurant. read more

No complimentary chips & salsa.. so we ordered them & they were terrible. No flavor at all!! My husbands shrimp tacos the same.... SUPER BLAND!!!! Also, way overpriced!!! The service was friendly but still we not be returning read more

The ambiance is really nice , the food was average at best. . The chips, weren't fresh and the fajitas were pretty much flavorless. . I'd much rather have Barrio. The server did take the fajitas off my bill , so the service was great in that regard. read more

Although our first experience there was a little strange because a something burned in the kitchen but we have been there a few times and absolutely can't get enough of this food! The staff are incredibly warm and they have cool margarita flights that are super fun to try!! read more

Overall. It was a good experience. I wish their spicy food was actually spicy. The chorizo fireballs, taco hot sauce, tortilla soup are very mild. read more

Excellent cuisine, the best we've found so far. Waitress, a Mexican young lady,was wonderful and a great asset to the restaurant. The atmosphere and ambiance, authentic and the music apropos and quiet in the background. Highly recommend read more

The food was delicious, service was wonderful. And they artwork on display was pretty cool. First time visiting but we will definitely be back. read more

Monarca Cantina - Huarache with carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Medina, Ohio

Overall good, friendly staff and the food was better than I expected. Fajitas were a small portion for an adult, but very good. Margaritas were a little weak on the teq. I would recommend this place though. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my prior visits to this restaurant, but tonight we experienced something I have never seen before. We ordered our drinks, were enjoying them while waiting for our food. The manager came up to our table and began yelling at one of our friends. He accused her of uttering anti-Mexican words and not tipping him or the staff. There's the problem. Our friend has not been to the restaurant since last year some time. Every time the manager talked to one of us his story changed. First it was up front at the bar. Later it was something at Tres Portillas. One time it was a couple of months ago, then it was a couple of weeks ago. Either way, out friend hasn't been there in over a year. Needless to say, we will not be coming back. read more

The service was terrible... we only stayed for drinks because my wife has a gluten allergy and they wouldn't simply sub corn tortillas they would tell her to order something else. Horrible first experience and I won't be back it's a shame because I love to eat local. read more

Took my friend here for lunch for her birthday. The service was great and the menu options are amazing. Our server Ryan was very good, gave us some good suggestions on food and beverage. I definitely will come back read more

Very good food but we sat at the end of our meal for 10 minutes with no drinks or a check. It was only 4pm on a Saturday. This place can be amazing just step up the game a little. ...and how about a smile. Those are free to give out and pay back in spades. read more

''Twas quite the enjoyable experience. The service was absolutely wonderful, and the food was a blessing to my pallet from the Lord himself. I would indeed eat here more than twice a week if possible. (In all seriousness it's awesome) read more

I grew up in Southern California and ate Mexican food almost daily! I have come to Monarca 3 times. The service is always friendly, the food is great and much more authentic than other Mexican restaurants in Medina, and the drinks are great (and strong) as well. I LOVE their tortilla soup! My boyfriend loves their tacos and enjoyed their mole enchiladas as well! read more