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.
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.
We requested a table for 6 people & also requested to arrive early due to a play off game. Normally the restaurant doesn't open until 5 pm however they were ready for us at 4:00 pm with fantastic service, food & drinks. Great jugs of margaritas!! Server was super sweet & efficient & walked us through the menu with wonderful recommendations. We will all go back next time we are in Montreal!
May 15, 2026
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It's a fair place for fun with friends. Food is quite good although not many choices & it's fusion Mexican. Drinks are crazy expensive, 19$ for a classic 125ml margarita is abusive. Good location near Bell centre.
The food, drinks & everything about the whole experience was so amazing that I have contemplated packing up my whole life to move to Montreal. 10/10 will recommend to everyone I know travelling here!
I was downtown for a concert on Saturday & was looking for a place to eat. I found this restaurant on Google, called ahead, & asked if they could seat me in 10 minutes. They said yes, so I headed over.
When I arrived, I reminded them that I had called, & they confirmed they had a table for me. I was seated, went to wash my hands, & then returned to the table ready to order since we were on a tight schedule before the concert.
Unfortunately, from the moment we sat down to the moment we left, we were completely ignored. We waited over 20 minutes. No one came to greet us, offer water, take a drink order, or ask if we were ready to order food. We had menus in front of us & were clearly ready, but not a single staff member acknowledged us.
The restaurant wasn't even busy. There were plenty of open tables, so there was no obvious reason for the lack of service.
Given our time constraints, we had no choice but to leave & go elsewhere. The next restaurant seated & served us quickly without issue.
Stopped at Escondite for dinner before going to a Habs game. The service was quick & very friendly. The foods & drinks were very good. Nice atmosphere with Latin music.
We went to Escondite Drummond with coworkers & had a really fun night. Great Latin music & a lively vibe, plus the staff was super friendly & welcoming. The food is Mexican-inspired & overall decent, but not the most authentic Mexican in Montreal. Prices felt a bit on the higher side, but it's a solid spot for drinks, atmosphere, & a group outing.
Jan 16, 2026
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It was my first time at Escondite, & it won't be the last! I arrived without a reservation on a super busy night, & even with the wait it was absolutely worth it. I could see how hectic it was, yet our French redhead waitress stayed cool, calm, & collected the whole time. As a server myself, I was really impressed by how polished & professional she was. Her fantastic suggestions, great food, & excellent drinks made the night. I'm already thinking of coming back with a whole gang for a holiday party!
Our server was awesome, but we had a reservation for 6 & didn't get sat until 6:30 which was disappointing. We explained to our server though & he made sure we got our drinks & food quickly! Overall great experience & it was a busy night after all.
Sep 30, 2025
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Le service reçu était incroyable. Le gérant, ses employés ont été extraordinaires afin d'accomoder notre groupe de 40 personnes pour un départ à la retraite. Ils ont tout pris en charge, étaient super flexibles & réactifs à nos besoins, en plus de nous servir de la nourriture & drinks délicieux.
Nous voulons définitivement y retourner!!
The Biria was amazing, but the pastor was not incredible; it was pretty expensive for Montreal, but that's expected giving a central location downtown. The drinks were good, waiter super friendly but it took quite a while to have water & we had to ask twice. Overall enjoyed my experience. Was seated at the courtyard patio at the back, & it wasn't super loud, pretty cutesy
