Arriba Burrito comes across as a lively, welcoming Mexican spot with bold flavors and a festive vibe. Reviews highlight standout dishes like birria and ribeye tacos, tacos al pastor, nachos, fajitas, enchiladas, and crowd pleasers on brunch such as French toast, creme brulee pancakes, churros, and a cookie latte, with cocktails and unlimited mimosas adding to the fun. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as energetic and convivial, sometimes electric and loud with a DJ, which many diners enjoy for a social night out but can be a challenge for conversation and seating, as the space is often crowded and tables close together. Service is generally friendly and attentive, with generous portions and fresh flavors, yet several experiences mention slow or inconsistent service, missed or delayed items, and some communication mishaps during busy times. Several reviews praise the staff and the management for personal touches and helpful recommendations, though a few note price at the higher end and occasional variation in value depending on the dish or time. Overall, Arriba Burrito is seen as a solid go to for authentic Mexican fare with big portions and big energy, worth a visit for brunch or a night out, with many expressing intention to return to try different dishes or to celebrate a special occasion.
I want to give this place 5 stars so badly because the food is truly amazing & deserves a 5 stars my only complaint is that it is a tad bit expensive even for the quality. I say this because you can find similar prices (of tacos) for an extra taco at other places & the same quality, which is a little off-putting. With that being said, there Birra tacos $25 for 3 (expensive for Montreal tacos, probably the most costly tacos ive seen $8.3 per taco) as still amazing When having in in-house, they have unbeatable flavour & the atmosphere is pretty amazing, with good vibes, good music, & good beer! Once again with that being said, I have noticed that service when walking in can be slow, not being greeted & having to wait for up to a couple minutes before having a waiter to come & seat you (even when its not busy) is a tad bit annoying but in the end, definitely a place I will come back to when my disposable income allows for it. All things considered, inflation is not slowing so it will not get cheaper & I don't take that out on the business, food is amazing, service could be a little bit better & atmosphere always suited to have a good time. Thanks Arriba, I will be back !!
Dec 10, 2025
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This place was such a disapointment. The food was bland no taste no spice. Got fish taco & it was really bad. The steak taco also bland & tastless. I got sick at night after eating.Portions are small for the price also. Will never go back
Uno de los mejores restaurantes Mexicanos que he encontrado en Montreál, realmente me encantó la comida y bebidas, con un ambiente súper agradable, me encantó 🫶🏻
Nov 25, 2025
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Such a beautiful place with really good food. Went here on a whim & was pleasantly surprised with how good everything turned out. We got the beef, shrimp & birria tacos which all came with a side of nachos.
The cocktails are incredible. This is the first place I've found in MTL that has carajillos.
We had the birria tacos & they were incredible. The consomé is delicious & the beef is tender.
