Escondite delivers a vibrant exploration of Mexican street food culture characterized by a bold approach to traditional taco recipes. The menu centers on elevated flavor profiles featuring house-made tortillas paired with diverse proteins and fresh, zesty salsas. Patrons navigate a selection of shared plates, artisanal corn dishes, and signature tequila-based refreshments within an industrial, high-energy environment. Meticulous preparation ensures that every component, from the slow-cooked carnitas to the charred vegetable toppings, maintains an authentic texture and depth of flavor. The aesthetic leans into a modern urban design with creative lighting and eclectic decor that mirrors the punchy, ingredient-forward culinary philosophy. This establishment prioritizes a consistent, fast-paced dining style that highlights the complexity of classic Latin American staples through precise, contemporary execution.
Escondite receives frequent praise for its lively atmosphere, stylish decor, and consistently excellent service, with many patrons highlighting the staff as particularly attentive and welcoming. While many guests enjoy the flavorful tacos and creative cocktails, opinions on the food are divided; some diners find the dishes delicious and perfect for sharing, whereas others are disappointed by the portion sizes, which are often described as small or tapas-style, and feel the pricing does not always reflect the value. Several reviewers also note that while the experience is enjoyable, the fusion elements may not appeal to those seeking strictly traditional Mexican cuisine, and occasional inconsistencies in food quality or rigid group policies have impacted the experience for some.
I ordered the Tacos Hermanos yesterday at around 5:00 PM. Unfortunately, I would not recommend them anymore. This time chicken tasted old, was extremely dry & tough-I could barely even chew it. Probably chicken they reheat multiple times.
Prix élevés pour la qualité & les quantités. Nous avons pris le service dégustation à 45$/pers. & les quantités n'étaient pas impressionnantes... les choix dans la sélection'dégustation' ne sont clairement pas les plus dispendieuses & les saveurs étaient très simples (pour les entrées ; guacamole & quelques nachos, salade de mangues & concombres, 6 morceaux de poulet'general tao', une'quessadilla' au fromage & champignons, qui était, on va se le dire, du fromage marbré avec 3-4 champignons entre 2 tortillas). Les mocktails étaient bons, le taco new old el paso était le meilleur item dans la dégustation, mais avec 3 tacos par personne, & un seul de cette saveur je suis restée sur ma faim. Le dessert proposé etait 1 churros par personne & un petit pot de Nutella. L'effort n'y était pas...
Honestly the food & drinks tasted pretty good but the portions are questionable… Though , as Latina I feel like the Mexican culture isn't authentically represented. Let me explain:
Some of the menu choices are Asian?. 😅
There is general Tao, Korean styled tacos & the nachos are dumpling shaped?! I don't want to be rude but if I wanted Asian food I would go to an Asian restaurant. In my opinion, i could maybe get passed the portion if the food truly tasted Mexican but we left disappointed but good ambience overall.
The reviews were so positive, especially about the service, I thought they were by paid actors. Im happy to confirm that they are all true. Service was excellent. We realised that Pedro is an OG from the Union location. He really took care of us. I highly recommend the'experience' option. At 40$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.
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.
