Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio is a Mexican restaurant situated in Laval steps away from le Carrefour Laval shopping mall. They serve Mexican goodies and house crafted Tequila cocktails.
Overall impressions from the reviews point to flavorful Mexican inspired dishes with a strong emphasis on tacos and tapas and plates that look as good as they taste, often described as worth a visit, though some visits note small portions for the price and occasional inconsistencies in service. The ambiance is repeatedly praised as lively, with a cozy or vibrant vibe and appealing decor that makes it a good fit for casual nights or romantic evenings. Service is described as attentive and friendly when staff are on, but at times slower or less engaged, and a few reviews mention miscommunication about the menu or billing that affected the experience. Several diners highlight the shareable plates and tasting formats as worthwhile, while others feel prices can be steep for what is offered. Taken together, Escondite comes across as a strong option for flavorful Mexican inspired food with room for improvement in consistency and value.
This place is nothing short of spectacular ! The food is amazing , the staff is attentive & welcoming , our waitress Salma was a gem , & if you are lucky enough to meet the owner guaranteed your experience will be top notch ! Will return to dine on their terraces this summer !
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)
Apr 4, 2025
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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!
- La bouffe était bonne, bon rapport qualité/ prix
- service assez rapide
- musique un peu trop forte, donc difficile de s'entendre par moment. Pour une première date, peut-être pas l'idéal.
Beau petit restaurant Mexican à laval. Leur menu version tapas donne de bonne portion. Qualité prix 6etoile!! À essayer leur tacos au steak, berria, & au poisson!! Juste trop bon!
Nous étions un groupe assez nombreux un vendredi soir, & malgré l'achalandage, Nada a assuré un service fluide & bien organisé. Elle est restée attentive à nos besoins tout au long de la soirée. Son service à vraiment contribué à rendre notre expérience agréable. Merci Nada pour ton efficacité & ton sourire contagieux!
Mar 22, 2025
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Absolutley delicious!! We did the sharing platter & our waiter did a great job making sure we'd like what it comes with. The food was so delicious not a single bad item & we tried like 7 or 8 things! Really tasty lots of mexican in Montreal is flavorless this was so good
Nourriture bonne malgré le service très ordinaire, ils sont venus nous voir 3 fois au début pour nous répéter qu'il y avait eu un manque de communication en cuisine & que c'est pour cette raison que je c'était long. Nous avons attendu 30 minutes avant d'avoir notre première assiette à partir de quand nous avons commandé. De plus, nous avons prit le menu dégustation & avions une seule demande, pas le tacos poulet frit & c'est celui qui est arrivé dans notre assiette parmi tout les choix de tacos. Nous avons attendu 45 minutes pour la facture pour qu'une autre serveuse vienne nous la porter elle même en nous disant que nous avions été oublié.
Nous étions allé à celui a repentigny avant & allons définitivement retourner à ce dernier car pour le même prix nous avons eu des portions plus généreuses dont un dessert 3x plus gros & un plat de tacos de plus qu'à celui à laval ainsi qu'un meilleur service.
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.
Great menu, awesome service, very cordial servers, & all were helping each other out. The food was fantastic, especially the beef tacos & the guacamole dip.
I have mixed feelings about this place. On one hand, the food was absolutely delicious, some of the best tacos I've ever had, to be honest. The Korean-style & al pastor tacos were incredible & full of flavor, easily the highlight of my visit. The ambiance is cozy & inviting, with warm lighting that sets a relaxed mood. Plus, the staff are super friendly & make you feel welcome. On the other hand, the portions are a real letdown. As a Latino, I have to say that Mexican food is meant to be generous, & for the price you pay here, the serving size is disappointing. I get that it's their business model, but for the price, I'd much rather pay more for a proper portion. Overall, while the taste & quality are undeniably great, the value for money just isn't there. I'd recommend it as a one time experience or for a special occasion, but if you're looking for a satisfying meal that feels worth the price, there are better options out there.
Jan 27, 2025
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Nous avons bien aimé la nourriture mais en tant que latino moi même, je trouve que ça manque de goût. Nourriture de qualité & fait avec amour mais j'aimerais que ce soit plus épicé. Très belle ambiance & bon service. Je recommande d'y aller. Ce sera peut être à votre goût.
This is the kind of place that truly stands out for its excellent service & exceptional food. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want a fantastic meal, I highly recommend this restaurant, I can't wait to return! Shoutout to our waitress Daniella! She was sweet & helpful explaining all the choices!
