Arriba Burrito

Local

1.0

I came here with my mom for my birthday brunch, & unfortunately, the experience was a letdown from start to finish.

The tables are packed in so tightly that you might as well be sharing a meal with strangers. Zero privacy, it feels like they've crammed in as many seats as possible without any regard for their customers' comfort.

We ordered two cocktails, & even with the restaurant nearly empty, it took way too long for them to arrive. They were good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The real disappointment came with the food. The crème brûlée pancakes tasted like boxed pancake mix. Dry, flavorless, & with barely enough crème to cover half of them. I'm usually not one to send food back, but neither my mom nor I could eat them. For the price, the quality was genuinely garbage. To their credit, the waitress did swap it for something else, but the replacement wasn't anything special either. Honestly, it tasted like a Mexican chain restaurant, not authentic cuisine.

Service was sadly a letdown too. Nobody checked on us during the meal. I had to flag down the waitress just to complain, & she only came to our table twice: once to take our order & once to bring the bill. It was also noted on the reservation that it was my birthday, & not a single acknowledgment was made, which unfortunately added to the disappointment.

The final straw came when we went to pay. We wanted to leave a tip in cash & asked for change. The waitress told us she had none & that the restaurant had no change either. As a waitress myself, I was in complete disbelief. We ended up over-tipping for mediocre service simply because we felt guilty leaving nothing.

Their social media marketing is strong, but the reality doesn't match. For all these reasons, I wouldn't recommend this place, & I won't be returning.

Rory

5.0

genuinely the best chips ive ever had. real mexican food. daniela was the best waitress soo sweet & attentive. come eat & YOU WILL NOT REGRET!! got chips & guac, one mango & one passion fruit pitcher.& birria tacos sooo good!!

A.a

5.0

Best Mexican food in city

Queen

4.0

The food here was honestly delicious! We ordered the tacos, a burrito, & the passion fruit mojito-everything was super fresh & full of flavor.

When ordering, the staff asked if we were dining in or taking out. Even though I clearly said dine-in, there was a small mix-up & they initially packed it as takeout. However, they were quick to fix it & served our food properly on plates.

The only real drawback is the pricing. While Mexican food is generally on the pricier side, this felt way too expensive & overpriced for the portions. Great taste & good service, but definitely on the steeper side!

Julie

4.0

Great Mexican food with beautiful decor. I loved my pastor burrito. Great job.

Paulina

5.0

The birria tacos were amazing & to die for. Even the pastor was excellent. It's our New Mexican spot. I highly recommend

Ssoukyy

4.0

If you're looking for a halal-friendly brunch spot… this one is SUCH a good find 🤭🌮✨
The pancakes??? Absolutely insaneeee. Soft, fluffy, flavorful - easily the highlight for me 😭🫶🏼

The whole vibe & food were really good, especially knowing the menu is halal-friendly 🙌🏼
Only thing I'd say: the drinks were a little too sweet for my taste, but still cute & refreshing!

Definitely worth trying if you love Mexican brunch spots in Montreal 🌞

Michael

5.0

Most definitely the best Mexican restaurant in Mtl. 😍😊

Reina

5.0

Super great & delicious food! Authentic Mexican cuisine! Steak nachos were great ! Daquiri yummy! Manager Haran had great energy & very friendly, respectful cares about his customers we even got complimentary white sangria!

Alessandra

5.0

Best Mexican restaurant in Montreal!!! The food is really good & the service is amazing. I will definitely come back! ❤?