Escondite emerges in reviews as a vibrant Mexican spot with a strong atmosphere and a welcoming, lively vibe that makes it popular for groups and celebrations. The service is frequently described as friendly, attentive, and efficient, though experiences can vary during busy periods. Food quality is praised for flavor and variety by many diners, with standout items including guacamole, mango salad, fish and birria tacos, and a range of churros and cocktails; however several comments call portions very small, tapas-like, and pricey for the amount delivered. Some guests feel the flavors are not as authentic or bold as expected, noting bland or underseasoned dishes and a lack of accompanying sides in certain orders. Many reviewers view the Experience menu or tasting flights as a good way to sample different dishes, though value remains inconsistent and some leave wishing for larger servings or better balance between price and portion. In essence, Escondite is seen as an attractive, well-run venue with generally positive food and top-tier service, yet both price and portion size can dampen the experience for those arriving hungry or on a tight budget.
The reviews were so positive, especially about the service, I thought they were by paid actors. Im happy to confirm that they are all true. Service was excellent. We realised that Pedro is an OG from the Union location. He really took care of us. I highly recommend the'experience' option. At 40$pp it's one of the best values right now. It lets you try a bit of everything & we loved each dish. For me some of the fusion options were real surprises (gyoza, general Chapo wingd, korean tacos). Drinks were a bit on the light side but were tasty. Pedro also explained that they will be opening a terrace in the summer so we're looking forward to that. We are lucky to have a bunch of great Mexican options in Brossard but you need to try this place out, especially if you are a fan of the downtown locations.
We recently went to Escondite Brossard & unfortunately our experience was disappointing.
Our friends (a group of 7) had a reservation, & we wanted to join them with our family of four. When I checked online, there was still availability, so I called the restaurant to ask if we could simply be added. I was told that any group larger than 7 people must take the $45 tasting menu. We've already tried the tasting menu before & were hoping to just order what we wanted this time, especially since we were coming with kids. Paying $45 each for tacos for children felt a bit excessive.
I asked if we could instead have our own table nearby so we wouldn't interfere with our friends' reservation, but the manager said that even if we booked separately we would still be required to take the group menu.
So I made a separate reservation online for our family, assuming we would naturally end up sitting close to our friends since the restaurant isn't very big. However, when we arrived there were multiple empty tables available & the staff still refused to seat us anywhere near them. It honestly felt like we were intentionally kept as far apart as possible to prove a point.
The manager came across as quite arrogant & not very client-oriented, which made the whole situation frustrating. On the positive side, our waiter provided great service.
As for the food, the prices initially seem reasonable, but the portions are quite small. In reality, you end up spending around $45 per person in tacos just to feel full anyway.
Overall, because of the rigid policy & the way the situation was handled, we won't be returning.
Très beau restaurant, le décor est réussi & il y a clairement beaucoup de potentiel.
Le guacamole, les drinks & le service étaient 5 étoiles - vraiment impeccables. Le personnel était attentionné & agréable, rien à redire de ce côté.
Par contre, la nourriture (menu dégustation à 45 $) était très ordinaire. Rien ne s'est vraiment démarqué & plusieurs plats étaient décevants. La salade de papaye & concombre semblait avoir été préparée la veille. Les tacos n'étaient pas agréables à manger - j'ai pris une bouchée de chacun & je les ai laissés. Les churros étaient secs.
J'ai vu plusieurs commentaires positifs, donc peut-être que c'était simplement une mauvaise soirée. Toutefois, avec toutes les bonnes options qu'il y a à Brossard, j'avais des attentes plus élevées.
L'ambiance manquait un peu de vie pour un vendredi soir. C'est un bel endroit, mais il manque ce petit quelque chose pour donner envie d'y retourner.
Mar 1, 2026
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Great atmosphere but the rest wasn't worth it.
Honestly, it's not that hard to make good quality Mexican food. Here, the portions are soooooo small.. almost tapas size. The tacos were dry & not savoury. The Acapulco ceviche.. 2 shrimps in ketchup? ….disappointed. Will not return.
Nous y avons célébré mon anniversaire (& la st-valentin) & honnêtement je n'ai que de bons commentaires. C'était notre première visite, & dès notre arrivée nous avons été reçu avec un grand sourire. Que dire de la nourriture, vraiment délicieux!!! Notre serveuse était vraiment très gentille & professionnelle. Une belle ambiance, les lieux sont propres & bien décorés. & pour conclure cette belle soirée, on m'a offert le dessert puisque c'était mon anniversaire! Une belle attention qui fut très appréciée ❤? Une belle équipe, je recommande vivement!
Malheureusement, la nourriture n'était pas du tout à la hauteur de nos attentes. Poulet froid & sec. Service rapide, limite trop, ce qui nous a fait questionné à savoir depuis quand le poulet & crevettes étaient cuites & laisser sur le comptoir. Margarita n'avait pas le goût authentique d'une vrai Margarita du Mexique. On avait l'impression que c'était un mélange déjà prefait.
Les saveurs ne sont pas authentique à la vrai cuisine mexicaine, on voit que c'est commercialisé comme endroit.
L'ambiance était toutefois positive l'endroit est beau & propre.
Feb 8, 2026
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D'abord l'ambiance est très cool.
Le service était bon aussi.
La nourriture était très bonne mais les portions étaient microscopiques. La guacamole particulièrement. Il n'y avait probablement même pas un avocat complet pour 9$.
Tostadas au thon succulent
Tacos al Pastor & birria bons mais encore une fois très très petits
I will aim to be as objective as possible. The food is flavorful, the service is excellent, & the ambiance is very pleasant. However, I do question the portion sizes relative to the pricing. The presentation & portions resemble children's meals, yet the prices are quite high.
I ordered the Pollo Hermanos tacos-two small tacos priced at $12.95. Each taco contained a single strip of chicken with a small amount of salad & no sauce. Given the simplicity & portion size, the price feels disproportionate to the actual cost & value of the dish.
Overall, the restaurant appears to charge a premium without providing corresponding portion sizes or presentation. To justify these prices, larger servings or more thoughtfully composed plates would be expected. I would not recommend this place to anyone who is very hungry, as you may leave unsatisfied & having spent considerably more than anticipated.
Service impeccable, beaucoup de choix de drinks, d'entrés, de tacos.... il y a une option dégustation qui permet de goûter à 3 entrés, 3 tacos & un dessert ce qui est très intéressant
The prices seem cheap at first, but that's because the portions are tiny. The silver lining is you can order multiple dishes to try a bit of everything. The tacos are too small for the price, they were decent. Their version of general tao was good, but again too small of a portion & no rice with it. The nacho gyoza was by far the best dish, very good. The service was goos & the food came extremely fast. Overall it's too pricey for me to want to go again.
Jan 23, 2026
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Serveuse très sympatique & à l'écoute de nos besoins. Ils nous ont servie l'expérience Escondite en tenant compte de mon intolérance au gluten.tout les plats étaient délicieux. Une belle variété de choix de mocktails.
