Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio is a Mexican restaurant situated in downtown Montreal steps away from le Quartier des Spectacles, that serves Mexican goodies and house crafted Tequila cocktails.
Overall, reviews depict Escondite as a lively, welcoming Mexican spot with great décor, a warm atmosphere and a strong drinks program that pairs well with a broad menu of tacos, tapas and shared plates. Tacos are frequently highlighted as excellent, especially lamb birria, al pastor and Baja fish, with guacamole, mango salad and churros also praised, though a few dishes are called out as small or uneven. Service is consistently described as friendly and attentive, with staff offering good recommendations, while occasional notes mention slower pacing or a two-hour reservation limit that can feel rushed. The ambiance is described as vibrant and authentic, making it a good choice for groups and celebrations, and many guests say the experience justifies returning for the tasting menu or a repeat visit. Some mention price or portion size as a trade-off, but most agree the quality, variety and atmosphere make Escondite a standout option in town.
This was a perfect meal, not one we particularly expected. It was just a block from our hotel, so we said why not? Turned out that it offered the best, most imaginative tacos we've had lately, a great cocktail program, & personable, efficient service. Darling, our server & apparently a manager, could not have been more delightful. Did I mention the best guacamole we've had, maybe ever?
Mar 5, 2026
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J'ai adoré l'ambiance, les cocktails & la nourriture. La salade de mangue est un incontournable ainsi que le poulet Général Tao. Services chaleureux & rapide.
Le resto de la Rue Union est le meilleur Escondite.
J'y suis allée pour ma fête, nous étions 8 personnes avec le menu expérience. Tout était parfait ! Nourriture, service, ambiance & cocktails géniaux. Je recommande fortement ! 😊
The service was excellent, very attentive. As usual, the cocktails were on point, & the tacos & appetizers were delicious. We found the atmosphere warm & energetic, & our server was amazing. We had the guacamole, twice, & the baja fish, fried chicken, al pastor, & Korean beef tacos. It's hard to say which one was best.
Super restaurant Mexicain au Centre-ville. Bon cocktails, bonne nourriture & belle ambiance. Nous avons prit l'expérience Escondite & n'avons pas été déçue ... je vous recommande.
Sep 22, 2025
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Escondite on Union has delicious tacos & a fun atmosphere. Staff are fantastic, quick service, great cocktails including a fab non-alcoholic mojito. Had the fish taco, Al Pastor & steak tacos. All great choices
Amazing experience as always! The portions could be small for some but I think they are perfect & more importantly very tasty. The service was incredible from the moment we walked in, & the bartender was a true standout. After I asked for a surprise drink, they took the time to craft the perfect cocktail. You can tell they really care about what they do. Highly recommend!
One of our favourite spots in Montreal! The service is always super friendly, the food is amazing, & the cocktails are on point. Love the cool vibe & decor too.
Idéal pour un dîner ou un souper en plein coeur du centre-ville. La terrasse, bien à l'ombre, offre un bel échappatoire à la chaleur du béton. Les cocktails sont incroyables & le service est impeccable. La nourriture est bonne,classique pour un restaurant mexicain.
Jul 24, 2025
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Great Experience! The food & cocktails were great. We sat at the bar & met a fun & dynamic Bartender called Ariel who suggested some avory cocktails. Overall we've spent an amazing evening there! Will def go back.
Awesome!! We loved the cocktails, food was good, but the fish tacos a little bit spicy. Overall, everything was amazing!! We're coming back for sure!!!
Belle atmosphère au Escondite sur Union, même un mardi midi. Nous avons choisi le menu découverte (choix de la maison) & nous avons aimé tous les plats servis. Nous avons aussi goûté quelques cocktails très agréables & généreux. Le service est attentionné & courtois. Déinitivement un endroit à recommander si vous êtes au centre-ville pour une raison ou une autre.
Ce n'était pas la première visite, & ce ne sera pas la dernière non plus. Merci à toute
Apr 1, 2025
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Wow! Amazing food & service. Went there for a birthday celebration with a group of friends, we shared many plates including tacos & other things. Prices are surprisingly good considering the quality. I would definitely recommend. Great selection of cocktail & mocktail as well!
Escondite was amazing! 10/10 would definitely recommend! I am from NYC & we have some great restaurants & this place was better than a lot of places back home. Services was amazing atmosphere & vibe was like a restaurant in soho. The dish that stood out to me the most was the tuna tostada. The flavors were extremely well balanced, unlike any other tuna dish I've ever had. I probably could have had 3 of those & been happy. We tried almost every single taco on the menu & nothing was bad, The nachos were also amazing. My favorite was the Birria & the Pollo Hermonos. Cocktails extremely well balanced! The waitress told us we picked all the best tacos ha! Will definitely be visiting this establishment again next time I am in town!! Thank you so much
Première expérience, super ambiance, personnel sympathique & de bon conseil pour le choix du menu. Les tacos sont savoureux & judicieusement relevés. La barman avait beaucoup de style pour préparer les cocktails.
3.8 ⭐️La nourriture était très bonne. Cependant le service était moyen. Nous avons reçu les entrées avant les cocktails. Les portions était assez petite même pour un style tapas & les prix étaient élevées.
