Cantina Monarca Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Cantina Monarca, a trendy Mexican cocktail bar located in Bellevue, WA. With a Latinx-owned touch, this upscale restaurant offers a romantic and intimate dining experience. Known for their outstanding tacos, especially the wagyu, asada, pork belly, and chicken options, Cantina Monarca also serves delicious guac, salsa, and chips. Customers rave about the vibrant ambiance and Tulum-inspired decor, making it a great spot for a night out. The margarita flight and other cocktails are pricey but worth it. While some reviewers mention room for improvement in the drinks and enchiladas, the overall experience at Cantina Monarca is top-notch. From the excellent service to the beautiful surroundings, this restaurant is a must-visit for those craving authentic Mexican flavors with a touch of luxury.
APERITIVOS
TRUFFLE POTATO TAQUITOS
Black truffle infused mashed potato parmesan blend crema salsa verde
GUAC, SALSA & CHIPS
Haas avocado serrano | cilantro
QUESO FUNDIDO
Asadero & monterrey cheese house-crafted vinegar yucatan chorizo salsa verde | hand-made corn tortilla
TAQUITOS CANGREJO
Blue swimming crab crema guajillo aioli/salsa molcajete
TOSTADAS DE ATUN
Saku tuna loin haas avocado salsa arbol | xni pec fried spring onion bulb smoked sal maldon | tostadita
CORN ESQUITES
Butter poached sweet georgia corn guajillo tajin/cotija cheese / orchard lime guajillo aioli
CORVINA CEVICHE
Citrus cured sea bass/ smoked habanero & purple onion relish flamed avocado baby micro cilantro/ totopo de maiz
CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADITAS
Chile braised all natural chicken crema queso fresco/walla walla onion/ baby garden radish / tostadita
CHIPS & MOLCAJETE SALSA
SALSA TRIO & CHIPS
SAKURA PORK BELLY
Sakura pork all-natural marbled belly achiote sear/tropical pico / guacamole | shaved serrano
MUSHROOM TINGA
Crimini caps/garden radish crema | baby cilantro | queso fresco
PASTOR
All-natural chicken al pastor mezcal infused roasted pineapple| purple onion cilantro relish | asadero salsa verde
WAGYU CHINGON
Wagyu steak/guacamole asadero xni pec/ salsa habanero quemado
CHAYOTE TACO
Chayote sautee/fried parsley | caramelized purple onion/ fire roasted poblano chile smoked sal maidon | salsa arbol
ASADA PRIME
USDA Prime flame charred skirt steak/ roasted poblano / toasted panela cheese/ onion crisps/salsa arbol
BAJA SEA BASS
Battered & flash fried sea bass apple coleslaw/chipotle aioli
QUESABIRRIA
Seared Monterrey cheese & corn tortilla/ braised birria | salsa verde
GOURMET TACOS
ENSALADAS & SOPAS
HEIRLOOM TOMATE
Seasonal hierloom tomato / tamarind mousse | baby spinach | freeze dried raspberry| malta vinaigrette
MONARCA CASA SALAD
Power greens/candied pumpkin seed / seasonal baby hierloom tomato | haas avocado | roasted corn/ cilantro lime vinaigrette
SANDIA
Compressed watermelon & honeydew candied pumpkin seed | pepper arugula | chevre | pomegranate vinaigrette
SOPA TARASCA
Guajillo tomato broth | panela cheese / crema | black bean puree / avocado / tortilla strip | cilantro
ENCHILADAS DE HONGOS
Woods mushroom tinga | queso fresco | smoked chile adobo | avocado! ribboned purple onion/ crema
CAZUELA PLATE
Arroz cantina black bean puree / power greens/salsa macha | queso panela | avocado/radish | butter poached corn xni pec / crema YOUR CHOICE
DUCK CARNITAS
(FOR TWO) Maple leaf farms all natural duck confit | xni pec/ guacamole / salsa molcajete handmade corn tortilla
ENCHILADAS DIVORCIADAS
Chicken tinga guajillo tomato sauce/ poblano tomatillo broth / crema | queso fresco/roasted sesame seed/ purple onion ribbon / micro cilantro
ENCHILADAS DE CANGREJO
Blue swimming lump crab poblano tomatillo broth / crema | heirloom radish / serrano shavings
DOS TACOS
YOUR CHOICE Two gourmet tacos on fresh handmade tortillas served with your choice of
ESPECIALES
MEXICAN GRILL
FILET
oz Australian Wagyu
CARNE ASADA
oz USDA Prime Skirt Steak
RIBEYE
oz Wagyu
ATUN
oz Macha Seared Ahi Tuna
ARROZ CON LECHE
Mexican rice pudding! candied pumpkin seed | cinnamon powder | mariposas
HELADO
Rotating ice cream, gelato & sorbet | candied pumpkin seed / orange zest
PASTEL CHOCOLATE
(contains pecan flour) Gluten free chocolate bake | raspberry kissed strawberry seasonal sorbet