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.
We went for my brother in laws birthday & food was delicious. Food was served quickly once ordered. Staff was friendly & offered tailor orders for us & were patient with the younger kids in our group.
The food & drinks are on the expensive side, however the experience was worth it. Wish portions were a tad bigger. Only negative point.
C'est la première fois que je visitais ce resto avec ma fille. Nous avons adoré notre expérience. Nous étions sur la terrasse & la rue Wellington était piétonnière, donc c'était très calme. Nos drinks étaient très bons, ne goûtaient pas le chimique comme c'est parfois le cas ailleurs. Comme entrée, on a pris les nachos avec du fromage chaud à l'intérieur, c'était juste wow! Nos tacos étaient très bons, peut-être juste ceux au porc qui étaient un peu secs, mais on a ajouté un peu de la sauce qui était fournie dans l'assiette, & ça a été super correct. Nos préférés, ceux aux crevettes. :) On a oublié de nous fournir des ustensiles, & après, de nous donner des assiettes, ce pourquoi j'ai mis 4 étoiles & non 5 étoiles pour le service, mais les serveurs étaient super sympas. Nous comptons revenir parce que nous avons beaucoup aimé le resto & la nourriture.
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$. Seriously, come & try it out. It would be so sad if they stopped doing brunch.
One of my favorite Mexican food places, love the cool decor. Loved the mango salad. The cauliflower tacos are yummy 😋 michelada drink amazing 🤩 great service 🤠😁
First time visit on a whim. Not much of a greeting. Nice decor. Menu impossibly hard to read. Drinks & food slightly overpriced but good. Service was very sub par. They seemed very disorganized. Waited for much of our order. Was added two items we never ordered on our bill that we initially paid for. Got reimbursed. No sorry for the mistakes. Left full, but overall disappointed. If you want my loyalty, you need to do more to stand out...not gonna go back.
During the summer, wellington is walkable so there is a nice & quite terrasse to sit & enjoy the nice weather & be able to talk & share with friends, inside, the decoration is interesting & gives the sensation of cozyness. Food is very tasty with the blends of flavors that they do like the nopal & sirloin steak tacos, they have a variety of drinks/cocktails & the price matches the quality & amount of food. Recommended spot.
Jul 8, 2024
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Very good food but the person that took my order was someone who proposed me the most expensive drinks & i was served with more tacos than what i told the waiter my bill came back to 120$ with the 15% tips i was pissed because nobody presented me any menu & i didn't knew it was prices for escorts & sugar daddies especially when im a lonely women who lives alone with a rent to pay on my own. I will never come back here.
This restaurant offers authentic Mexican food, though the portions are small & more suited as snacks. While the focus is on drinks, the atmosphere is pleasant. It would benefit from adding some homemade chili sauces. Overall, it's not expensive.
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée à l'Escondite. Service de José excellent, les plats étaient délicieux & les drinks parfaits. C'était notre première visite & de loin la dernière !
The dinner experience was awesome. The owner Mike served us today & we loved it! The food is an amazing fusion of asian & mexican flavours that are great for everyone!!! The ambiance was cozy & the drinks were delicious. Will definitely be back soon!! -Abraham
Jun 14, 2024
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One word to describe our night... Amazing. Perfect for carnivores, pescatarians, vegetarians & vegans ! We were 6 people (3 couples), the waiter recommended the Escondite experience for 45$ (which we all took) it included guacamole & chips, mango & cucumber salad, chicken wings&ribs (vegan option cauliflower wings), mushroom & cheese tortilla, 3 kinds of tacos (fish, chicken &pork) & for plant based (cauliflower & vegan protein) & finally churros for dessert. Everything tasted so fresh & so flavourful. 🤤😍 The waiter also recommended the spicy margarita.... yuuuuuumm. I took 2 it was so delicious!! I hate cilantro & all I had to do is mention it & problem solved. First time I can actually enjoy so many mexican dishes without it ! Drinks & food was so good & everyone was completely full & satisfied at the end of the night. Service was perfect as well ! Food was so good we barely took the time to take pictures 😅 we stuffed our face instead! Thank you to our waier Jose 😁❤️❤️❤️
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!
