
American
The Monica 40 E Congress St
40 E Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701
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Featured Items

The City Bowl
wild rice, avocado, roasted brussels, pink onion, mango & fresno glaze
Barrio Goddess Salad
red leaf & mixed greens, homemade focaccia croutons, avocado, heirloom tomato, corn salsa, cucumber, pink onion, & cotija cheese$12.95
The Sunset Salad
finally, a chopped salad to cheer about! fresh avocado, chickpea, cucumber, butternut squash, peppers, corn salsa, cilantro, poblano, onion, feta, chimichurri goddess & lime zest$13.95
NA Beverage Menu
Fountain Drinks
Pepsi products | lemonades | iced tea
Coffee & Espresso
Coffee Bar
Four Leaf Roasters Drip Coffee$3.754-Leaf AZ Cold Brew
$4.50Matcha Tea Latte
served hot or iced$6.00Milk 16oz. Cup
$2.95Espresso
savaya espresso$4.00Dulce de leche Macchiato
Made with savaya espresso beans$6.00Chai Tea Latte
$5.00Cafe Tucsano
savaya espresso, vanilla, & la lechera$7.00Vanilla Vida
espresso, almond milk, mexican vanilla$7.50The Flin Mocha
double savaya espresso, la lechera, Ibarra cocoa$6.00Mexican Hot Chocolate
$4.50Prickly Pear Matcha
$7.00Cappuccino
Made with savaya espresso beans$4.50Latte
Made with savaya espresso beans$4.50El Americano
Made with savaya espresso beans$4.00Holiday Spice Latte
$7.00OUT OF STOCKLavender Matcha Latte
$7.00Orange Juice 16oz. cup
$3.00
Bottled / Canned Drinks

Tropicana Orange Juice
Tropicana Pure Premium Homestyle Orange Juice - 12oz$3.00
Tropicana Apple Juice
$3.00
Celsius- Peach Green Tea
$5.00
Celsius- Peach Vibe
$5.00
Celsius- Tropical Vibe
$5.00
Red Bull
$4.00
Sugar Free Red Bull
$4.00Charro Water Bottle
16.9 oz$2.00
Saratoga Still Water
$4.00
Gatorade Zero- Glacier Cherry
$3.50
Gatorade- Glacier Freeze
$3.50
Pepsi
$3.00
Diet Pepsi
$3.00
Starry
$3.00
Poppi Raspberry Rose
12z can$3.00
Poppi Strawberry Lemon
12z can$3.00
Poppi Orange
12z can$3.00
Poppi Grape
12z can$3.00OUT OF STOCK
Poppi Alpine Blast
12z can$3.00
Poppi Watermelon
12z can$3.00
Hot Tea
Smoothies & Yogurt
Green Dolphin
almond milk, pea protein, vanilla, spinach, agave, & spirulina$7.95OUT OF STOCKMango Tango
oj, mango puree, coconut milk, tajín, pineapple, banana, turmeric, & ginger$7.95OUT OF STOCKThe Wildcat
mixed berries, beet powder, orange juice, agave & fresh mint$7.95OUT OF STOCKTumamocker
$7.95OUT OF STOCKBanana Shake
$7.95The Spa Bowl
$7.95
All Day Menu
Shareables

Savory Sweet Potato Fries
rosemary & shaved parmesan with avocado citrus aioli$8.95
Chef's Charcuterie
our chef curated boards include gourmet deli meats & cheese, homemade breads, veggies, preserves & more$19.95
Calamari
lightly fried calamari, shaved jalapeño, lemon, & arugula with marinara & homemade chipotle aioli$16.95
Mini Chimis Banderas
green chile cheddar chimis in red, green, & homemade béchamel queso sauces$14.95
Keto Chicken Skewers
artichoke, peppers, zucchini, olive tapenade, & goddess sauce$15.95
Brussels & Carne Seca
brussels tossed with el charro carne seca, queso cotija & lime zest$17.95
Just Brussels
Brussels, cotija cheese and lime zest$10.95
Apple Walnut Bacon Brussels
crispy brussels, applewood bacon, bleu cheese$14.95
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
spinach & artichoke béchamel queso, bread chips, & house salsa$13.95
Cubano Club Sliders
trio of carnitas, mustard grilled ham, pickles & sea salt pretzel sliders$13.95
7/11 Wings - 7 Count
choice of agave-tapatio or prickly pear BBQ sauce$12.95
7/11 Wings - 11 Count
choice of agave-tapatio or prickly pear BBQ sauce$17.95
Whipped Feta & Honey
whipped feta, picante honey, olive oil, toasted pepita, & homemade pocket bread$13.95
Salads

Barrio Goddess Salad
red leaf & mixed greens, homemade focaccia croutons, avocado, heirloom tomato, corn salsa, cucumber, pink onion, & cotija cheese$12.95
Chipotle Caesar Salad
romaine, sun dried tomato, chipotle caesar, parmesan & focaccia croutons$12.95
The Sunset Salad
finally, a chopped salad to cheer about! fresh avocado, chickpea, cucumber, butternut squash, peppers, corn salsa, cilantro, poblano, onion, feta, chimichurri goddess & lime zest$13.95
Spinach & Fig
fresh spinach, dried fig, glazed pecans, butternut squash, red onion, maple-apple vinaigrette, goat cheese & quinoa$13.95Salad Of the Season
$13.95OUT OF STOCK
Entrees

Seared Ahi Tostada
seared ahi, guacamole, fresh napa greens, blue corn tostadas, fresno chile, carrot, edamame, & ginger soy dressing$18.95
The City Bowl
wild rice, avocado, roasted brussels, pink onion, mango & fresno glaze
A Real Chipotle Bowl
cilantro white rice & black beans, guacamole, peppers, queso fresco, pico corn salsa, and real chipotle crema
Freebird Chicken & Fries
crispy chicken tenders, sauces, & french fries$15.95
Win In Rome
rigatoni noodle, prosciutto & italian sausage, shaved parmesan, olive oil, basil, rosemary, broccolini, & sun-dried tomato$18.95
Far East Noodle
lo mein & crispy rice noodle, soy ginger sauce, peppers, scallion, sesame, & edamame
Tortellini Pasta & Sage
three cheese tortellini pasta sauteed with brown butter & sage crème sauce with black pepper & sage leaf frito$16.95
Steak & Frites
pan seared new york* with house made chimichurri, savory rosemary parmesan sweet potato frites, & avocado aioli$22.95
Cedar Roasted Salmon
agave-glazed cedar plank salmon, roasted corn & quinoa salad with butternut squash & micro cilantro greens$22.95
Your Favorite Chicken
scaloppine chicken cutlets, french pan sauce with capers, cracked pepper, crispy arugula frito & mixed herbs$16.95
A Cheap Date
chipotle caesar salad to share, warm focaccia bread board with olive tapenade & fig jam, & savory sweet potato fries$19.95
Sandwich Boards

Spicy Chicken Sandwich
crispy chicken, brioche, hot honey slaw, charro sauce, fresno chile, & cornichon pickles$16.95
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
house focaccia or baguette, mozzarella, spinach, fresh basil, cilantro pesto aioli, & roasted sweet peppers$16.95
Tucson Beefsteak
shaved new york*, baguette, grilled onion & mild peppers, provolone, horseradish mayo, & ancho au’jus$18.95
Spanish Steps
house focaccia, shaved prosciutto, ham, mortadella, fresh burrata, pistachio pesto, fig preserve & arugula$17.95
Turkey BLT
homemade croissant, turkey, bacon, rosemary avocado aioli, l.t.o.$15.95
Grilled Cheese and Soup
triple cheese, house bread, choice of pantry soup, side, or house salad$14.95
Responsible Burgers

The Jules
homemade focaccia, swiss, grilled onion, arugula, & dijon mayo$17.95
The Impala
brioche bun, bbq sauce, billionaire bacon, crispy onion, & cheddar$17.95
Corner Market
brioche bun, american cheese, charro sauce, pickle, L.T.O.$16.95
Very Responsible Burger
vegan shiitake & pea protein burger, brioche, vegan cheese, sauce, L.T.O., & grilled onion$17.95
Handmade Pizzettas

Cheese Pizzetta
asiago, parmesan, fontina, provolone, mozzarella & red sauce$13.95
Pepperoni Pizzetta
house red sauce | mozzarella | pepperoni$15.95
La Margherita Pizzetta
heirloom tomato, basil, mozzarella & marinara$13.95
Spicy Chicken Pizzetta
buffalo sauce, mozzarella, red onion & ranch$16.95
The Charrovida Pizzetta
vegan mozzarella, marinara, chickpea chorizo, mushroom, sautéed onion, red & green bell peppers, fresh herbs, & cilantro$17.95
Meat at the Monica Pizzetta
red sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, meatball, ham, bacon , & salami$17.95
Carne Seca Blanca Pizzetta
el charro carne seca, four cheese, poblano grilled onion, & sautéed mushroom$18.95
Quesabirria Overkill Pizzetta
béchamel cheese, beef birria, red onion & chipotle ranch$17.95
Prickly Pear BBQ Pizzetta
prickly pear bbq chicken, mozzarella, cilantro, & pink onion$16.95
Sausage n' shroom Pizzetta
italian sausage, sauteed mushroom, pistachio crema, mozzarella, garlic sauce, basil, olive oil gremolata$17.95
The G.O.A.T Pizzetta
goat cheese, fig, rosemary, arugula & balsamic$16.95
Pantry

Soup Bowl- Tomato Basil
choice of house-made corn bread or focaccia$10.95
Soup Bowl- Beef Chili
choice of house-made corn bread or focaccia$10.95
Soup Bowl- Clam Chowder
choice of house-made corn bread or focaccia$10.95
Soup Bowl- Chicken Noodle
choice of house-made corn bread or focaccia$10.95
Soup Cup- Tomato Basil
gluten-free$5.95
Soup Cup- Beef Chili
$5.95
Soup Cup- Chicken Noodle
$5.95
Soup Cup- Clam Chowder
$5.95
Sides

Side French Fries
choice of dipping sauces$5.95
Side Sweet Potato Fries
served with ketchup$6.95
Side Salad
mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, burgundy vinaigrette$5.95
Side Caesar Salad
$5.95
Side Grilled Chicken
$6.95
Side Chips & Guac
$12.95
Side Salmon
citrus gremolata- 4oz$9.95
Side Shrimp
achiote marinated shrimp$7.95
Side Pocket Bread
house-made$3.00
Side of Cornbread
house-made, gluten free$3.95OUT OF STOCK
Side Focaccia
$3.95
Side Tamale
$5.95
Pantry- Fruit Cup
seasonal fruit$2.95
Side Mac & Cheese
$4.95Full Size Mac and Cheese
$8.95Side Steak
$9.95Side of Cilantro Lime Rice
$3.95
Pantry- Triple Berries
strawberry, blueberry, blackberry$4.95
Breakfast Menu
Breakfast Entrees

40 East Breakfast
double egg*, choice of bacon or andouille sausage, with breakfast potatoes, & super seed toast or corn tortillas GF$14.95
Avocado Toast
house-baked multigrain toast, avocado, tomato, queso cotija, pepitas, olive oil, arugula & balsamic$14.95
Breakfast Burrito
egg, local tortilla, cheese, breakfast potatoes & salsa$10.00
MC Monica Sandwich
toasted english muffin, fried egg*, ham or sausage, american cheese & house potatoes$12.95Smok'd Salmon Toast
Avocado, citrus, crème cheese & capers$18.95
Steak & Eggs Skillet
ny strip steak*, two eggs any style*, potatoes, refried beans, chipotle crema & sauteed peppers$22.95
Vanilla Bean Pancakes
manzanilla-maple syrup, horchata whipped creme.$13.95
Dessert Menu
Desserts
Cafe de la Olla Tiramisu
orange and clove coffee dipped maría cookies & homemade custard$6.00Charro Vanilla Tres Leches
rotating recipes – inquire$6.00Cookies n Cream Pudding
$6.00Limoncello Tiramisu
$6.00Mexican Chocolate Mocha Tres Leches
$6.00Strawberry Horchata Tres Leches
$6.00Banana Party
mom’s banana pudding with vanilla wafer cookie & whipped crème$6.00The Ticket Cake
double chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and crème sugar center$7.00
Sweet Tooth
UA Athletics Meal Prep
UA Athletics Men
Meal Prep- Chicken
1 lb. of Chicken | Chef's Choice preparation | Rotates Weekly$25.00Meal Prep- Steak
12 oz. of Steak | Chef's Choice preparation | Rotates Weekly$30.00Meal Prep- Salmon
12 oz. Salmon | Chef's Choice preparation | Rotates Weekly$30.00Meal Prep- Ground Beef
1 lb. of Ground Beef | Chef's Choice Preparation | Rotates Weekly$25.00Meal Prep- Shrimp
12 oz. of Shrimp | Chef's Choice Preparation | Rotates Weekly$30.00Meal Prep- Pork
1 lb. of Pork | Chef's Choice Preparation | Rotates Weekly$25.00

Side Caesar Salad
$5.95
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 7:30 pm |
| Monday | 10:00 am - 7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 7:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Welcome to The Monica, downtown Tucson’s newest dining experience for fresh and fast breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch, and any other time in between. The Monica was inspired by our legendary Tia Monica Flin who always said that food made with love is the best kind of food, and our kitchen works just the way she would have wanted it; always having something ready to eat or having the ingredients to make it for you.
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