Escondite delivers a vibrant fusion of Mexican-inspired street food characterized by bold flavors and modern culinary techniques. The menu centers on an extensive selection of artisanal tacos featuring creative toppings, marinated proteins, and fresh house-made salsas. Beyond the taco offerings, the kitchen prepares various Latin American dishes including zesty salads, corn-based appetizers, and flavorful shareable plates designed for social interaction. The physical environment features a distinctive aesthetic defined by neon accents, eclectic wall art, and an upbeat atmosphere that maintains a consistent energy. A robust beverage program complements the food, specializing in agave-based spirits and signature craft cocktails that highlight traditional botanical infusions. This establishment emphasizes a dynamic approach to casual dining, prioritizing intense seasonings and high-quality ingredients sourced to provide a contemporary interpretation of regional staples within an approachable setting.
Escondite generally receives positive feedback for its vibrant, romantic atmosphere and flavorful Mexican-inspired cuisine, with many diners frequently highlighting the quality of the tacos, margaritas, and sharing menus. While many patrons praise the attentive and personalized service provided by specific staff members, the overall experience can be inconsistent due to occasional reports of slow service, concerns regarding portion sizes relative to price, and isolated incidents of unprofessional conduct or management challenges. Most visitors appreciate the creative decor and fun vibe, though some note that the restaurant can become quite loud or crowded during peak times, leading to mixed sentiments about the value and consistency of the dining experience.
Excellent moment chez Escondite ! Le service était impeccable, un immense merci à notre serveuse Isabelle qui a été absolument formidable : souriante, attentionnée & très professionnelle. Ses recommandations pour les drinks étaient parfaites ! La nourriture était très bonne & nous avons passé une super soirée. Je recommande sans hésiter !
Really enjoyed our experience here! The atmosphere is fun & colorful great vibe for a night out. We went with the Chef's Choice plate, which was a 4-course tapas-style meal plus dessert for $45, & it was definitely worth it. Drinks are delicious too !
The food was good overall. It was fun not knowing exactly what was coming next, & everything felt thoughtfully prepared.
Service was friendly, & the space itself is beautifully decorated. Would definitely recommend. We'd come back to try other dishes!
Je suis allé à ce restaurant une première fois pour prendre un drink. Puis, j'y suis retourné deux fois pour manger. Toutes les fois, l'ambiance était agréable, le service adéquat & la bouffe excellente. Un resto mexicain différent qui s'est adapté à la cuisine d'ici. Bref, j'adore. Merci Salma pour l'excellent service!
Mise à jour: la dernière visite... ambiance correcte, service pas terrible (ex: tu me laisses ma vieille assiette souillée de l'entrée pour mon repas qui arrive) & drink... ouf... vraiment pas bon. La bouffe était très bonne. Note ajustée à la baisse, malheureusement.
Jul 10, 2025
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The service was good, the place looked nice. The food had no taste. There weren't many options on the menu. So you would think that what was available would be good. The presentation of the good was nice but it was mostly tasteless. We tried different types of tacos & none of then were noteworthy. The chicken in the taco was tough & chewy. You might think, this is a bar so maybe the drinks are better than the food. But that wasn't the case either. All in all, good staff & atmosphere. But the food & drinks were lackluster.
Had a very positive experience.
A+ for the staff ( Sanma & Max)- polite, knowledgeable, attentive, fun
A+ for Ronnie the owner - sat down with us, spoke about his passion for life & his business ( people like this restore your faith in humanity
A+ for the food & drinks - fresh ingredients, well balanced flavors & textures ( every bite was, omg i can't eat anymore, but I need to try it) - the Fuego Margarita was awesome ( i had to have 2)
A+ cute place to just enjoy your friends & or family, with very good food
A+ price is extremely reasonable for what you get.
Will definitely be back & will encourage others to try it out.
(I had the shareable sampler with my friends... a lot of food... had to take some home)
My new favourite spot! Love the Food, the Drinks were amazing, & the service provided by Meggie was impeccable. Definitely will be going back! Haven't had a full on perfect experience like that in a very long time!
I will start off by saying that the food is delicious. Tasty & full of flavour. My issue is the customer service & for this reason I don't think I will be returning to this location. It's my 3rd time at this location & the last two times have left me feeling very uneasy. Our waitress (brunette, about 5'5) always seems to be in rush. Back in December, before we even got our dessert, a friend wanted to order coffee, she proceeded to tell us -an hour before closing that the coffee machine had already been cleaned & it wasn't possible to have coffee. We were taken aback. How can you possibly tell your clients, who haven't even had dessert that the machine was closed? She then proceeded to "open it" because we ended up telling her that we wanted a coffee & her argument didn't make any sense. Tonight a similar situation happened. She didn't ask us for coffee yet rushed us, we were eating dessert & she came to the table to ask us if we were done with it… my friend was chewing. We took the tasting menu, while I specifically said mild, many dishes were spicy. She didn't ask us if we wanted any choices in particular. She just brought what she felt like brining. We felt completely rushed. Our reservation was at 8:30, it took 20 min to get drinks. By the previous comments it seems like this is an ongoing issue with this location that clients are rushed out because they want to close early or close at exactly closing time. At 11:00 pm on the dot, all the lights were opened brightly as if we were in a cafeteria. There were still about 20 people in the restaurant. If you are an owner reading this, staff like this will hinder your business. Although the food is great, when customer service is lacking on more than one occasion, clients will choose to go elsewhere.
The atmosphere is nice, the presentation is very good, the service was ok waitress was a little stressed; but I feel like it's a place to go for drinks because the portions are really small in relation to the prices... we paid a bill of $110 for two dishes & two beers but I even thought that we should have eaten before coming 😂😂😂 because you leave with the feeling that you missed out on something.
