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.
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!
Propriétaire hyper sympathique, service rapide & dans la bonne humeur, décor dépaysant... Sans oublier que les mets sont succulents !
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Jul 30, 2025
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Really enjoyed the classic margaritas, guac, cornbread & shrimp tacos! 🌮 The cauliflower tacos were a little underwhelming, but they still went down fine. Amazing mural & so much colour in their decor. Friendly, funny staff too. 🙌
Good friend brought us out of towners to Escondite for dinner on Friday night. Busy restaurant, so I'd make a reservation. Nice place with great food & they definitely don't skimp out on portions! We did 3 apps & 9 tacos (Baja, Camarones Shrimp & E'Steak Koreano). Absolutely stuffed! Great cocktails as well. Cool vibe with the art wall & decorations throughout!
Super expérience. À la suggestion de notre serveur (très sympathique d'ailleurs), on a pris le menu dégustation, à quatre, & on a vraiment été satisfaits! C'était délicieux, très copieux, & ça nous a fait découvrir des plats qu'on aurait peut-être pas commandé autrement. Les plats, au choix du chef (qui était décidément bien inspiré) se suivaient les uns après les autres, variés & savoureux.
On a aussi beaucoup aimé le décor, l'ambiance & la musique juste assez forte mais pas trop!
It's a very well decorated Mexican restaurant. There are some good dishes , some others , not. It's expensive for the quantity of food served. As a Mexican I expect some good tacos no matter the size , but, it's not the experience for this place. Of I had to go again for some reunion, the best tacos are the shrimp ones & the birria ones.
Nous avons célébré un anniversaire en groupe dans ce restaurant & avons été ravis du début à la fin. Le service était impeccable, la nourriture authentique & délicieuse, & les cocktails étaient remarquablement élaborés. Notre serveur nous a recommandé un menu dégustation "choix du chef", & nous n'avons pas été déçus. Mon conjoint, qui a un très grand appétit, était comblé, & à deux, nous étions bien rassasiés. Cela vaut vraiment la peine, le prix est tout à fait juste pour la qualité & la quantité offertes. En plus de cela, l'ambiance & la musique étaient au top. Si vous cherchez un excellent restaurant mexicain avec une touche de fusion, une belle décoration & une atmosphère chaleureuse, je vous le recommande vivement. Le service est irréprochable, du moment où vous entrez jusqu'à celui où vous sortez.
Dec 22, 2024
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This place is usually full in the evenings with great drinks decor & ambiance & their beautiful terrace in the summer. But people dont seem to know that they are also opened for breakfast /brunch. I just can not get enough of their chilaquiles verde & my boyfriend love their enchiladas gratinadas. The prices are super affordable. My big plate of chilaquiles was 13.95$. Seriously, come & try it out. It would be so sad if they stopped doing brunch.
Decor was nice & staff were friendly, but the food wasnt to our liking . The mexican general tao & the wings were described different in the menu but tasted exactly the same . Tacos werent good either .
One of my favorite Mexican food places, love the cool decor. Loved the mango salad. The cauliflower tacos are yummy 😋 michelada drink amazing 🤩 great service 🤠😁
First time visit on a whim. Not much of a greeting. Nice decor. Menu impossibly hard to read. Drinks & food slightly overpriced but good. Service was very sub par. They seemed very disorganized. Waited for much of our order. Was added two items we never ordered on our bill that we initially paid for. Got reimbursed. No sorry for the mistakes. Left full, but overall disappointed. If you want my loyalty, you need to do more to stand out...not gonna go back.
During the summer, wellington is walkable so there is a nice & quite terrasse to sit & enjoy the nice weather & be able to talk & share with friends, inside, the decoration is interesting & gives the sensation of cozyness. Food is very tasty with the blends of flavors that they do like the nopal & sirloin steak tacos, they have a variety of drinks/cocktails & the price matches the quality & amount of food. Recommended spot.
Expérience culinaire 3/5 c'est des tacos format tapas, pour le prix c'est très moyen, mais le goût était bon. Service 3/5 service rapide gens gentils. Ambiance 3/5 le décor était très bien par contre pour débuter un shift de soir le sol était sale Pour 2 personnes 4 portions de tacos & un ceviche aux alentour de 87$ tips inclus.
Dining at Escondite on Wellington was a fantastic experience. The charming location & vibrant decor create a welcoming atmosphere. The food was delicious with a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Special mention goes to José, our server, for his attentive & friendly service. Escondite is a gem in Verdun, combining amazing food, great service, & a charming location. Highly recommended.
Jun 28, 2024
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Nous sommes allés souper un dimanche soir. Nous avons apprécié le souper. Le décor du resto est vraiment bien réussi. Le service étaiit rapide. On commandait & l'assiette arrivait peu de temps après. Qualité/prix, je donne un 10/10!! C'était très abordable. Je pensais que les tacos étaient petit mais ils sont assez garnis.
À travers un décor magnifique & chaleureux, nous avons été accueillis par José. En plus d'être accueillant, il a su nous conseiller sur nos drinks & notre repas. Escondite Verdun est un des meilleurs restaurants mexicain où je suis allé. Ingrédients frais & de superbes saveurs. Je recommande!
Service super chaleureux & très efficace. Les enfants sont les bienvenus & nous adorons l'ambiance & le décor. C'est désormais notre go-to lorsque nous avons envie de nous réunir en famille & savourer de délicieux tacos. Les Tuna tostadas sont assurément notre coup de coeur. Merci pour ton accueil Jose!
