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.
Feedback on Escondite highlights a lively, cozy atmosphere with colorful decor, flavorful dishes and creative drinks, and attentive service that many describe as friendly and efficient. Tacos, guacamole, and other Mexican staples are frequently praised, with favorites like alambre tacos and birria mentioned, and drinks such as spicy margaritas getting strong praise. While the majority of reviews are positive, some notes point to small portions and higher prices for Montreal, and a few busy nights bring slower service or late dishes. Some guests enjoy the tasting or experience menu, though it can lead to confusion about portions, and the space is seen as a good spot for groups, pre event meals, or casual outings. Overall Escondite is seen as a reliable pick for tasty food, great drinks, and a lively ambiance, with many saying they would return.
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.
Very disappointing experience.
Mar 3, 2026
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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.
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.
The food is always amazing! Great service, quick & efficient - friendly & fun - before a concert at the Bell center. Love the atmosphere. Picthers were delicious!
Such a cute atmosphere & delicious food. We walked in for a late lunch & they accommodated us quickly. Guacamole was spot on. I loved the tuna tostadas & the pumpkin seeds on top. Loved the unique combinations of flavors! Definitely worth a visit.
Nice staff & cool place with great tacos, 2 tacos for about $12 , super tasty & good size menu with something for everyone, not to mention really nice drinks. Staff were friendly, good & food & drinks delivered super quick, will be back! 😀 🌮
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.
We came here with a group of 11 for a bachelor party & they were so very hospitable! The food was incredible & came out quickly, the decor all over was just so fun, & all of the staff were patient with us & treated us with such kindness. Recommend this to anyone local or traveling to Montreal!
