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.
As mentioned before, portions are on the small side, but it is more of a tapas-type restaurant. The flavours were amazing, my mojito was tasty & they did not skimp on the alcohol like many places nd the staff were wonderful. Will definitely be back!
First time at this little spot in the west island, I went with a friend & our server, Olivia, was incredibly attentive & gave us a premium service. She consistently checked in with us & made very tasteful drinks exactly to our liking. We conversated with her throughout our supper & really enjoyed her company & willingness to ensure our experience was top notch. The appetizers were very good, we had the corn bread, ceviche, wings & mango salad. The only thing I'd make note of is the doll canvas. We sat across from it & it made eye contact with us throughout the night. Other than that, the food was great, drinks were amazing & Olivia made our night. I would definitely return & hope she is my server again.
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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
I went for my daughter's 17th birthday. I have been here before & loved it. I highly recommend a reservation in advance. The food is delicious in "tapas" sized portions. We got to eat a little of everything which was nice. Drinks were good, atmosphere is fun & overall great experience. We were served by Olivia. She was attentive, caring & sweet. I don't know if someone called in sick, or they were not expecting as many people during the holidays because Olivia seemed to be one person covering the entire restaurant (usually more servers) She did so well, nobody really noticed & her service did not suffer for it. Great job.
Our server Juan was amazing! I had the mushroom tacos & the tuna tostada & they were excellent. 10/10 experience, I highly recommend & will definitely be coming again.
Had a great dinner last night!! Definitely try the guacamole, corn muffin & fish tacos!! The key lime dessert was also delicious! Jess was an amazing server! Will go back for sure!
Had a really nice dinner tonight! Was served by Jess & was blown away with her fun & positive attitude & willingness to make our night a good one! She knew her menu well & made great recommendations. Super flexible & accommodating to work with my wife's allergies. All the staff were smiling & looked happy. A great experience! Try it, you won't be disappointed!!
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We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at escondite. The food was excellent, very flavourful! The atmosphere & the decor were great, & the service was fantastic. We did not feel rushed at all, which helped make this a very nice experience. There are delicious options for vegetarians.
Our table had the tasting menu & various drinks. Everything was delicious. The owner was super friendly. The timing of the food was great also. Definitely recommend this restaurant!
