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Escondite

Downtown
4.6$$
OPEN11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
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Escondite Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
MexicanLatin AmericanTacosGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio is a Mexican restaurant situated in downtown Montreal steps away from the Bell Center, that serves Mexican goodies and house crafted Tequila cocktails.

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Reviews for Escondite

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on Google4.5 (1300+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

Escondite is praised for flavorful Mexican food, especially its tacos, guacamole, and strong margaritas, with many reviews highlighting friendly service and a warm, vibrant atmosphere. The ambiance is described as cozy and lively, great for groups, casual dinners, or pre-show bites, though some nights can be busy and the noise level high or service slower. Value often comes up positively, while a few comments note small portions or higher prices for downtown dining. Overall, Escondite emerges as a dependable, convivial spot with well-crafted dishes, tasty drinks, and a welcoming staff that makes guests want to return.
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Never disappointing. Brought a few coworkers here for lunch. We all agreed, the food is delicious,& the service was great. Always a sure beer! Their chicken wings are a 10!

Mar 3, 2026
on Google

Really good service & the food is so tasty, my favorites tacos are the one with shrimps & Chicken crispy. Delicious!

May 23, 2025
on Google

Escondite did not disappoint! The vibe was cool - we sat on the back patio. The mojito was good, margarita was excellent. The food was amazing - we ordered the nachos, & the following tacos: korean steak, mole, fried chicken, & the new El Paso. All were delicious but the standouts were the mole & the El Paso.

Oct 1, 2024
on Google

It was my first experience of a Mexican restaurant, & I'm happy to find this place! We ordered two tacos (one with the steak & the other with the fried chicken) & it was so delicious that we re-ordered the same thing! Although I believe that the guacamole was a little bit pricy. Staff were really professional. Edit: I came again & still everything was perfect, specially the waiters (I guess one was Antares?) were professional & super friendly!

Sep 20, 2024
on Google

Best nachos I have ever tasted! They're not your typical nachos. It was so good we ordered another plate. It is a must when you visit. We also got the chicken & steak tacos, both had nice flavors but the star was the nachos.

Jun 20, 2024
on Google
5.0

Do the dinner "experience" & get drinks. Food was to die for & service was equally incredible-& I'm picky! Steak taco, cornbread, mango salad, chicken wings, nacho gyoza all top tier. Very cute vibe too.

May 4, 2024
on Google

Chicken taco was top notch. Cod fish taco, not so much.... but the chicken certainly made up for it. Very nice staff, & decent prices.

Mar 26, 2024
on Google

This was our second time eating at an Escondite, but our first time at this location. Had a delicious meal & loved every bit of it! We tried the gyoza nachos & we only wish there was more of it in the serving. For tacos we tried the Korean steak, fried chicken, al pastor, & baja fish. All were great but my fave was the Baja fish & my partners favourite was the Korean steak. Definitely recommend making a reservation as this place filled up quick on a Saturday night.

Feb 5, 2024
on Google

Food & service quality went down over time. Chicken wings had a weird smell, tacos were alright, & the waitress forgot the drinks.

Nov 5, 2023
on Google
3.5

the food is always fresh, well spiced, cooked & presented. I have tried 90% of the menu from tacos to the chicken wings (the best wings ever), the salads & the desserts & everything is fabulous. The service at the bar is great & they tend to the client's needs well. The barmen are all very friendly & cool. However, one female server was incredibly rude to us one time. We come there to eat all the time & she treated us like non-clients once. My aunt had already payed the bill inside of the restaurant & this particular server taught that we did not pay & as we tried to leave, she blocked our way & put her arms in front of us like we were robbers or something. My aunt & my mom did not have & directly handled it with the manager who was understanding & shocked of her employee's behavior.

Oct 17, 2019