Overall, Escondite is described as a bold, fresh Mexican spot with vibrant flavors, standout guacamole and chips, and a lively, welcoming atmosphere that many guests remember after leaving; the menu is praised for variety and quality, with favorites like birria Koreano and a range of tacos, and the Escondite experience is commonly recommended for first visits to sample several tapas alongside strong cocktails. Service is a mixed bag, with some visits featuring attentive staff and quick, smooth service while others report slow pacing and orders being mixed up or missed, which dampen the meal; noise levels can be high and some guests feel portions are small for the price, yet the food is repeatedly described as delicious and inventive, and the overall vibe and consistency encourage return visits.
Came here looking for a fun spot with a great vibe & Escondite totally delivered.
Huge shout-out to Anna - she was super friendly, asked the right questions, & nailed the cocktail & food recommendations. Everything was full of flavour. We'll definitely be back. Thanks for a great night! 👏🍹🌮
Had a great experience at Escondite! The vibe was amazing, & the food was fantastic. Our server, Lily, was amazing she was super friendly, attentive, & gave some great recommendations. It really made the meal even better. Definitely one of those places I'll be coming back to!
The food is amazing as always, first time at this location though. Love the atmosphere & overall vibe as well. Staff though are either too inexperienced or just overwhelmed as it was really bad. Perhaps it was the night I don't know, they tried but just couldn't get it. Sorry
The vibe was inviting - casual, eclectic & welcoming. I was pleasantly surprised. We were having a family dinner for 6 & selected the tasting menu, our waitress Katherine put together a selection of order & each dish came out for us to discover. My faves were the chicken wings, the enchiladas with truffle & the corn bread. The place filled up by 7:30 & the lights were dimmed to reflect the evening vibe. The wait staff explained each dish. We had a wonderful family dinner. I would definitely come back with friends as well.
The service was decent-the waiter did his best to explain the tasting menu, but something felt off when he mentioned needing to check with the budget. Unfortunately, the chicken wings & boneless wings were awful-tasting like they had been reheated, with a soggy texture & thick skin. The other dishes lacked flavor & were overly greasy. Even the churros were oily, seemingly fried in the same oil as the chicken. On the plus side, the vibe was nice, & the place was clean, but the bathroom was way too dark.
Mar 30, 2025
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I've been coming to Escondite West Island since it opened & everything is just as delicious as the first time. Saman, Jess, & the rest of the friendly staff go above & beyond to make sure we're happy. Very consistent. Fantastic vibe, excellent service, delicious food, amazing drinks, easy parking & always a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this West Island gem.❤️❤️❤️
Great Mexican food, it's full of flavor & the service is really fast. The atmosphere is great, there's a band that plays at night & the employees are really nice & pleasant. Food is worth the price, portions are good. The place is filled with art & decorations that gives a good vibe & the music played is mostly Spanish so it makes the vibe even better. Lots & lots of free parking & it's wheelchair accessible. The food is really good & the ingredients they use are fresh. Each meal is full of colors & it tastes wonderful. Overall great experience & I will come back.
