Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio est un restaurant mexicain qui sert des produits mexicains et des cocktails de tequila faits maison. Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio is a Mexican restaurant that serves Mexican goodies and house crafted tequila cocktails.
Escondite comes across as a trendy, flavorful Mexican spot with a lively, eclectic vibe and a prime location in Montreal's Old Port. The tacos draw praise for flavor and variety, with crowd favorites like shrimp and Gobernador noted, but portions are often small and prices can feel high for what is served. The drinks and margaritas are frequently cited as well balanced and creative, with some standout bites like guacamole and queso fundido pairing well with the menu. Service quality is mixed; some experiences are fast, friendly, and attentive, while others are slower, less consistent, or rushed during busy times, and staff attitude can noticeably affect the mood. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as stylish and cozy, with colorful decor and a terrace that adds to the appeal for a night out or a casual bite. A few reviews caution about ceviche or certain dishes and mention dryness or inconsistent flavor, while other dishes are praised as delicious. Overall, Escondite seems worth a visit for the tacos and drinks and the overall vibe, with the caveat that portion sizes and value can vary with timing and service.
We came to Escondite just for drinks. It wasn't bad, the service was very nice, & the vibe was there. The drinks were okay, nothing special, but overall, it was a pleasant experience.
This is a fun restaurant to go to with friends or as a family. We have tried both & enjoyers ourselves very much. The drink menu is excellent & there is a good variety of food. We tried the chefs choice for $45 per person. We got an excellent selection of tacos, & appetizers as well as some fantastic ribs. They were sweet & tender with a little cumin for some Mexican flavour. The service was fast & efficient but we did not feel rushed. I will definitely eat here again.
Jun 25, 2024
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Quick service with food & drinks. We had several different tacos which I can call no better than OK. The pollos hermanos chicken was too hard, crunchy & dry. The al pastor pork was tasteless. Leaving the steak taco as the best. The cornbread was good though.
Service was top notch! I got my food & drinks within 2 minutes of ordering them. The margarita media noche was delicious! I also loved their chips & guac. The bartender was extremely friendly. I'll definitely be back!
This was as expected, the food was ok, my partner had the shrimp tacos which were really good, but I hade the chicken which was super dry. So not as good. The drinks were ok, the service was friendly & prompt. For the old port tourist trap area not so bad
Not satisfied we my experience here. Outside of our drinks the rest of the dishes were lacking flavour & very small portions. We ordered the tuna tostada & there was hardly any tuna & full of cucumber. I would not recommend this restaurant.
Love the fun atmosphere of this place! Very good food especially the Gyozas Nachos & shrimp tacos. The drinks are incredibly well made. Love their outside terrasse as well!
We went to this place as a bet. My girlfriend was not sure about it but I convinced her it would be good. From the moment we walked in we were treated warmly. We ordered drinks that met our expectations. We ordered the avocado & chips. The dip tasted creamy & smooth as the crispy homemade chips dipped into it. The chips themselves were a delight. We ordered the baja, Mr mole, poll o hermanos, alambre tacos. They were very delish. Overall we had a great time here.
Jan 15, 2024
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We walked by & heard a good crowd with Latin music & stopped in. We just meant to stay for a drink but after having some guacamole & margaritas we stayed for tacos. Almost like being in Mexico & Otis was a great bartender. Highly recommend the Media Noche margarita. Muchas gracias Otis!
We took the outside seating on a warm September afternoon. Service was a little overworked, but adequate. Started drinks with a Margarita & a Dos Equis on tap. We ordered tacos & quesadilla.
The tacos were Al Pastor (pork) & Barbacoa (lamb). Everything was good. Prices were OK. No complaints, but I felt it could have been better. I have been to the Escondite in Verdun & it was great. We really enjoyed it. For that reason, I only give one star.
