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 praise for a lively ambiance, attentive service, and solid drinks, with many noting flavorful tacos, ceviche, and mango salad, while some find portions small for the price and the tasting menu can feel pricey for what is offered; reviews highlight a mix of authentic vibes and more adventurous fusion items that some guests feel are not fully balanced, along with occasional service or policy hiccups, long waits on Sundays, and inconsistent experiences; overall the consensus is that the atmosphere and hospitality shine, making it worth returning for many, though a few leave feeling the value does not match the cost.
La nourriture était bonne, j'ai vraiment aimé le ceviche! Le seul point négatif était le service. Quasi inexistent. Puisque c'est une formule tapas, il faut commander plusieurs plats pour être rassasié donc la facture monte vite. Ça m'a fait mal de donner 15% de pourboire sur une telle facture pour un tel'service'.
Es la segunda vez que vengo en domingo y me voy decepcionado con el servicio. No es culpa de la persona que atiende, quien hace lo que puede, sino de la administración por dejar a un solo empleado a cargo de todo el restaurante. La espera es excesiva y la atención se vuelve pésima por la falta de manos. No lo recomiendo para un domingo hasta que decidan contratar a más gente.'
Apr 26, 2026
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Aside from the food-which was just okay-the experience was very disappointing. We ordered the three-course menu, but somehow got forgotten twice during the evening. We ended up spending nearly three hours stuck in a corner of the bar.
The service felt completely disorganized. The first waiter brought us the wrong order, & the second assumed we had finished our meal when we were still waiting for our main course. To make matters worse, we waited a full hour just to receive two cold churros for dessert.
Overall, a frustrating & poorly managed experience.
Nous sommes allés mercredi 15 avril 2026.Un bel endroit à tapas, une belle accueil & excellent service. L'ambiance était tranquille, il n'y avait pas beaucoup de personnes. La cuisine était bien, manquais un peu de goût comparé à d'autres restaurant mexicain. Dans l'ensemble se fût un bon souper & une belle soirée.
Apr 16, 2026
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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.
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!
