Reviews portray Escondite as a lively taqueria with bright decor and a warm, festive vibe that shifts from relaxed to buzzing depending on the night. The food draws praise for bold flavors and fresh ingredients, with the tasting menu and standout tacos earning frequent compliments, while portions are often described as small and prices high for the size. Service is usually friendly and attentive, though opinions split on speed and consistency during busy periods. The atmosphere on the terrace is delightful when weather and street life cooperate, while the interior can be loud with music and crowds. Occasional notes mention fine touches for celebrations and some guests feeling charged for extras on the bill, underscoring a wish for clearer pricing. Overall, Escondite comes across as a tasty, vibrant spot with a memorable vibe, delivering strong experiences on some visits and more mixed ones on others.
Terrible service , terrible food & the portions are waaay too small. Took 2 hours to get served food & they weren't even trying to hurry. I would never recommend ANYONE to eat here just awful. Drinks are almost 20 dollars & you get the smallest glass ever 2 sips max.
Nous sommes allés plusieurs fois à ce restaurant & le service est vraiment sur la pente descendante. Nous avons réservé pour 18:30 & nous sommes sorti à 21:45! Plus de trois heures. Nous avons attendu nos churrons debout en plein milieu du restaurant pendant près de 30 minutes car nous les avons demandé pour emporter tellement c'était trop long. Le service était absent toute la soirée, les plats arrivaient sur la table, sans rien dire. il fallait denander de ramasser les assiettes vide ou même les plateaux de service. On ne nous a rien offert à boire du repas après l'apéro, même pas de l'eau. Personne venait voir si tout était à notre goût. Nous avons dit au gérant notre mécontentement & il nous a répondu qu'il était surpris de notre commentaire & que la prochaine fois il allait nous faire quelque chose de spécial... Un bon gérant de restaurant s'assure que tout les clients sont satisfaits. & quand la facture est arrivée, c'était impossible pour nous de la vérifier, impossible de comprendre la façon qu'ils divisent une facture d'un groupe de 6. Mais les plats étaient savoureux. Au final on a bien mangé, mais très mal servi. Nous faisions le détour pour aller à ce restaurant mais nous allons encourager d'autres restaurateurs plus proche de la maison
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Le menu dégustation est très bien, bonne portion. Le point négatif est au niveau du service, très très lent & souvent absent. Nous aurions pu consommer beaucoup plus si nous avions eu un service attentionnée. Dommage.
Tellement accueillant. Le service impeccable & le lieu coloré. Le repas plein de saveurs. Nous avons choisi le menu'Expérience'. Une variété d'options qui nous a satisfait.
I went there for a birthday group dinner & it was not too crowded for a saturday evening. I loved the decor & service was good. About this thanks so much for recommending
The tuna tostadas because..wow 😋
EDIT: the place also does GREAT brunch. Highly recommend!
La comida es muy rica es una fusión distinta y muy interesante, la michelada muy rica también. El servicio con Pablo magnífico siempre súper atento si necesitábamos algo mas, sonriente y muy amigable, el resto del equipo también muy amables. Lo recomendamos 100%.
Mar 6, 2026
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My husband & I had lunch at Escondite Verdun yesterday. It was our first time eating there. We were served by Pablo, who was super friendly, helpful & very courteous. The food was delicious!!! My son recommended the restaurant & I'm glad he did. Although there weren't many people in the restaurant at the time we were there, the atmosphere was very nice. I can imagine being there on a weekend night when it's packed.
Thank you again Pablo for a great experience!!!
Absolutely disgusting. One taco was missing, & there was no garnish, no cilantro, no lime. The onions & pineapple looked shrivelled up & smelled old, like they'd been sitting around for who knows how long. The food was ice cold, swimming in grease, dry & completely flavourless. It's obvious the restaurant didn't even bother to heat anything before sending it out, despite the delivery driver having an insulated bag. Honestly, this was borderline inedible-tasteless, sloppy garbage. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! I wouldn't feed this to my worst enemy.
Expérience assez moyenne pour un anniversaire! Les portions sont très petites! Le service est minimal! & le serveur seul est venu déposer quelques churros avec un bonne fête à demi assumé! Très décevant!
Jan 17, 2026
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Good experience overall, but be mindful of extras. We ordered the tasting menu at $45 per person, which includes 4-5 dishes to discover the menu. The food was good & we enjoyed the experience.
However, there was a small issue when we received the bill. The dessert, priced at $7.95, is supposed to be a fixed price. Despite this, extra items were added & charged without warning us. The dessert included four churros with a small pot of Nutella & dulce de leche, yet the bill showed additional charges for an extra churro & for the dulce de leche.
While the amount itself is not significant, it would have been appreciated to be informed in advance. Overall, the experience was positive, but more transparency around add-ons would improve it.
Guacamole was alright. Totopos were overly oily. Felt a bit ill eating em
Black bean'soup' was just a bowl of lightly blended black beans with shredded tortilla chips on em & crumbled cheese. It truly did not taste like anything else had been done to it
Music was quite loud. Servers were nice but it was very overstimulating in there.
J'ai réservé pour un dîner sur le site web du restaurant & j'ai obtenu une confirmation de réservation. Je me suis déplacée & à mon arrivée, pancarte qui dit'fermé pour événement privé'. Très fachant.
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I got a 2/1 taco al pasto- so I was expecting 2 plates for 2 people- one box for tacos. Pretty bummed out it s delicous but I was expecting a certain amount for the price & the advertising. Like normal price would be like 20$ for 2 tacos!!???
Very fast service, although the waiters made a mix up on the group orders (but was quickly fixed). They did a lil show for the birthday girl so 10/10 entertainment. 😭
