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Escondite

Dollard-des-Ormeaux
4.4$$
OPEN5:30 pm - 10 pm
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Escondite Dollard-des-Ormeaux Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Escondite

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Review Summary

Escondite delivers a bright, vibrant vibe with fresh, bold flavors across a wide range of Mexican tapas and standout cocktails. Margaritas and other drinks are frequently highlighted, and the guac, trio of salsas, and chips are often noted as must orders. The menu features inventive tacos, including fish, steak, chicken, and birria Koreano, along with ribs and other shareable plates. Portions tend to be tapas-sized, which works for tasting multiple items but can leave some guests wanting more, and a few reviews mention that value can feel off for the size. Service is typically friendly and attentive, with many praising helpful recommendations, though a few visits report slower pacing or crowded noise levels. The West Island location is repeatedly praised for its atmosphere and consistency, while some diners point out occasional issues such as mis-timed servings or ingredient omissions. Overall, the restaurant emerges as a popular, lively spot to enjoy creative Mexican fare with great drinks and a welcoming vibe, best experienced with friends and a spread of tapas rather than a single large plate.
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Belle ambiance, bons tacos!

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Beautiful interior, excellent margaritas (aperol marg was particularly fantastic), & the food was so fresh, high quality, & delicious. Relaxed service but everyone was nice & helpful. Highly recommend the steak tacos!!

Jan 9, 2026
on Google
5.0

Good meal with my two young kids. The staff were friendly & the food excellent. Many different flavours & textures, which I love. This includes some creative interpretation of nachos & tacos which made it fun. Adult portions are on the smaller side, so if you're hungry, probably order two sets of two tacos (you can't mix & match). My only (very minor) complaint is that the dishes came very quickly, before we could even put a dent in the appetizers. Probably worth asking them to hold the mains until you're done if that's how you like to eat. Definitely recommend!

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

Escondite has become one of my all time favourite restaurants. I've tried almost every location & I have to say the West Island is the best! The service is always 10/10 like a few days ago I came to eat dinner with my friends & were served by Olivia, she was quick, attentive & frequently checked on us to make sure we had whatever we needed. Also not to mention a total sweetheart! It makes me sad that they're not as busy as they should be because the food & drinks are incredible! Come eat here & get a Margarita Medianoche, share a guac then grab the Esteak Koreano tacos, I promise you won't regret it!!

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

Escondite is so consistently fresh, delicious, & full of bold flavours! My friend & I are both from California & crave Cali-Mex & Escondite always hits! We always get the guac, trio of salsas, & their perfect chips. Some faves are their ribs (sweet, spicy, sticky, & fall off the bone), shrimp tacos, Baja tacos, & cilantro smash cocktails.

Dec 12, 2025
on Google
2.0

250$ for what's seen in attached picture, pactically theft. 8$ for a cornbread muffin & 10$ per taco? We picked this up down the street shortly after they opened on Sunday night & the tacos were dry. Unfathomable. Won't be ordering here again.

Nov 19, 2025
on Google
3.0

Water tasts like alge, I couldn't stomach it. Seems like a west island problem the restaurant should be aware of. No chips & salsa, no hot sause with tacos. Key ingredient was missing from my tacos (the cactus).

Nov 3, 2025
on Google

Truly the most authentic Mexican food with a twist on the West Island! The tacos Birria are the best we've ever had, & the mushroom quesadilla is phenomenal! I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Escondite to anyone!!!

Nov 1, 2025
on Google

Nice decor, food was amazing
Recommend
Lamb birria
Koreano sirloin tacos
El general chapo
Pollos hermanos tacos
Seniorita mexico drink
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Sep 27, 2025
on Google

Spent our 22nd anniversary dining here this past weekend. Our server was super sweet & helpful. Gave us options, answered our questions & made recommendations. The drinks were great! Corn bread was almost a no-go due to a broken machine, but was replaced just in time for us to enjoy! I asked for another, it was on the house! 3 different types of tacos (fish, steak & chicken) all excellent & written in order of preference. Chips & guac were tasty as well. Wee are believers that great food tastes better when the service is exceptional, & she didn't disappoint. We will be back for sure!!

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

The food was tasty but nothing to call home about. Portions are good but the tacos had just a bit of garnish ( 4-5 onion little cubes & a couple of pieces of coriander).
We were charged for the salsa!!! No other mexican restaurant has ever charged for!!
The Margaritas ate great!
There was no coffee & even though it was not full the service was slow.
Not a place I'll go back to nor recommend.

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

Finally we have a good restaurant with a good taste atmosphere & delicious Mexican cuisine in the West Island, that we can enjoy with friends & family. Besides the food, the staff is friendly & welcoming.
Margaritas is a must with appetizers & to end the dinner, a Key lime delicacy for dessert.
Tacos are the perfect size & the texture of the tortilla almost to perfection.
I don't know how much I spend per person because we were invited by our friends.

Aug 1, 2025
on Google

The food is amazing, the service is great but unfortunately there is no value, way way too expensive, every order is so tiny, 2 bite size tacos for 15$ to eat properly you need to spend like 200$ which in this economy is not realistic unless you have lots of disposable income. Which they had an option in their menu with side servings of tacos with rice & refried beans to offer value to families would make them way more busy because it is really good!

Jul 21, 2025
on Google

The atmosphere, service & food are superb. Where it falls short is on portion size to price ratio. If they charged 2-3$ but got 3 tacos per plate instead of two, it would probably make a difference. Kids portion is not sufficient beyond 8 years old. It is the best Mexican restaurant in the area but value needs to be addressed.

Jul 6, 2025
on Google

From greeting to finishing up, the service was amicable & wonderful. The people seem just as happy as the party celebrating! The timing of each serving was perfect! The food was delicious. The only thing I & a friend of mine didn't like was the fish taco but EVERYTHING else was great!! The drinks ohhh wow fantastic everyone seemed enjoy them! Will definitely be back!

Jul 6, 2025
on Google

Amazing tacos & atmosphere, nice to enjoy some food & drinks with your friends

Apr 5, 2025
on Google

The tacos were very tasty & service was outstanding. I will define truly be back for more!

Mar 10, 2025
on Google
4.0

Fish tacos were DELICIOUS. Appetizers were ok. I'd definitely come back for the fish tacos.

Feb 26, 2025
on Google

The tacos were great, as long as you don't mind the price tag. Not somewhere to go to get full unless you've got a fat wallet.

Feb 10, 2025
on Google
5.0

From the entrance, to the experience, to the food, to the cleanliness of the restaurant. Everything was excellent because of one person, our waitress OLIVIA. We put our experience in her hands & let her chose the food & drink for us, we had a blast enjoying delicious mango salad with beautiful koreano & nopal tacos, to finish off with the upmost best nutella churros, not to mention somme of the BEST drinks we have had in the west island made by yours truly, OLIVIA our waitress, she was so nice & was always checking up on us. We will be back simply for her awesome smile & energy. God bless olivia

Feb 2, 2025
on Google