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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)
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Escondite delivers a vibrant exploration of Mexican street food culture characterized by a bold selection of artisanal tacos and curated agave spirits. The menu emphasizes complex flavor profiles, featuring slow-cooked proteins, house-made salsas, and fresh corn tortillas that define the kitchen's technical focus. Creative toppings like pickled onions, vibrant cilantro, and smoky chipotle crema provide balanced textures across every serving. The interior aesthetic prioritizes a high-energy atmosphere, utilizing industrial textures and neon accents to complement the fast-paced culinary environment. Patrons encounter a specialized selection of tequila and mezcal varieties designed to enhance the spice-forward profile of the regional dishes. This establishment maintains a rigorous commitment to consistent preparation standards, ensuring that every plate adheres to a modern interpretation of traditional Latin American culinary craftsmanship.

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4.6424 ratings
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*as of 2026-07-01
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Escondite is widely celebrated for its lively atmosphere, authentic decor, and consistently delicious Mexican-inspired dishes, with many diners highlighting the tacos, guacamole, and mango salad as standouts. While some guests find the portions small or the pricing on the higher side, the creative cocktail menu, particularly the margaritas and mezcalitas, receives frequent praise. The service is often described as warm, efficient, and professional, making it a popular destination for groups, pre-show dining near the Bell Centre, and casual outings, though experiences can occasionally vary regarding seating wait times or communication in French.
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Bao
4.0

Tacos ( Mole) good taste & good amountof meat, dessert ( key lime) was good. I ordered the chicken wing, it was barely warm. Waitresses was smiling all the time & happy to assist.

Jul 8, 2026
on Google
Russell
5.0

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
Francisco
5.0

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

May 23, 2025
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Lindsay
5.0

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
Mohammad
5.0

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
Israa
5.0

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
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Amy
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
Andrew
4.0

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
Gabrielle
5.0

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
Marc
3.0

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
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