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.
Meh, it's okay I guess. First impressions were not very good. We definitely would've had a seat on the terrasse if only it didn't look so drab. So we ended up indoors. Music was too loud considering we were almost the only patrons. Hostess was kinda cold, & it took our server quite a long time to come to our table, which was a tad too small & super wobbly. Had to readjust the plastic thingys under the leg myself. Service was pretty good though. Our server was pleasant & attentive. Cocktails were also pretty good! I had the seasonal coconut one with cachaça & my boyfriend had the cilantro smash, which unfortunately had one of those annoying triangle salt rims. I really wish bartenders would stop doing that. Sure, it's aesthetic... for like 2 minutes. Then your glass gets all gross with salt crystals melting into the condensation from the ice & sliding down the side. Come onnnn, this isn't rocket science! Just do a damn half rim at this point. As for the food, I'd be curious to try more of their tacos because the ones we ordered (the more expensive Korean steak ones) were quite tasty & a good value. They were filled to the brim with meat, to the point where I wish there had been more of the other toppings on there to balance it out. However, the ceviche de pescado was just average (kind of watery with too much black pepper), & in our opinion the gyoza are kind of a fail. Such a gimmicky dish. Like mac'n' cheese bites with no mac & a bunch of random tex-mex toppings. Chaotic & just not very good. Frankly I don't think I'll be going back to this branch because, as with most restaurants around DIX30, the food just isn't up to par & the general ambiance feels off. I know it's out of the owner's control, but this location is just so huge & echoey & all concrete & steel that it ends up feeling kind of sterile no matter how festive & colourful they try to make it. I'd still be willing to give the OG Escondite a go though.
Nous avons choisis la guacamole en entrée. Les chips maison & la guacamole étaient vraiment bon. Nous avons choisis en mets principal les tacos al Pastor. Ils étaient très bon & la portion était généreuse. Par contre, j'aurais apprécié que la salsa ne soit pas en option payantes. Le service de Katéryna a été vraiment super, professionnel, poli, discrète & très compétente. Ça donne le goût de revenir manger à ce restaurant.
Je m'étais rendu à quelques reprises dans le passé à leur restaurant sur la rue Union à Montréal & j'en avais gardé que de bons souvenirs. Hier, je me suis rendu à leur restaurant dans le Quartier Solar à Brossard & vraiment, je n'ai pas été déçu non plus. J'ai commandé la guacamole, la salade de mangues, le pain de mais, les ailes de poulet, les tacos au surlonge de boeuf & le tout accompagné de margaritas Media Noce. Tout était vraiment délicieux! Leur restaurant de Brossard n'a rien à envier à leur restaurant de la rue Union (qui fut leur premier restaurant). Très bon service de la part de Peter au bar quoique son service était quelque peu lent au départ mais ce jeune homme sympathique a bien su se rattraper. Je vous recommande ce restaurant sans équivoque.
May 26, 2024
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J'ai été souper au Escondite Brossard avec une amie, & nous avons opté pour l'expérience Escondite accompagné du pichet de spicy marg. Mon expérience était agréable jusqu'à ce que je prenne une bouchée de mon taco Baja pour ressortir quelque chose de métallique de ma bouche...il y avait un boulon dans mon taco!!! Lorsqu'on a mentionné la situation à la serveuse, elle semblait confuse & a fini par nous informer que ce n'était pas le genre de boulon qui pourrait venir de leur cuisine. Il s'est écoulé une trentaine de minutes entre le moment où on a averti la serveuse de ma découverte & qu'on avait perdu l'appétit & le moment où on nous a offert 3 churros & on a réglé la facture, sur laquelle un rabais de 30% avait été appliqué. Le rabais a seulement été proposé après que nous ayons fait savoir à la serveuse que nous refusions de payer le plein prix, vu les circonstances. Aucun membre de l'équipe de gestion du resto n'est venu pour discuter de la situation ni même s'excuser. Ce genre d'incident ne me donne aucunement envie de retourner chez Escondite & je trouve que la situation a été gérée de manière très décevante.
Perfect service, beautiful ambiance. The beautiful Noemie had served us & she gave a perfect service with her bubbly personality. I do not speak French & she tried her best to give the absolute best service. 100% recommend this Escondite 😍
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