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?
We had a great time at Escondite! The food is excellent & service was top notch. Our server Shanna really took care of us & Darling was amazing. Definitely going back!
Aug 3, 2025
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Nous avons soupé dans ce restaurant mercredi dernier & ce fut une très belle expérience. Mention spéciale à Darling pour le service exceptionnel! Elle a rendu le tout encore plus agréable. À refaire très vite!
Our server, Darling, truly lived up to her name! She was absolutely amazing-bringing warmth, energy, & her beautiful personality to make our night unforgettable. The vibe, the service, everything was spot on. We'll definitely be back again soon!
Shana, Chloe, Darling & Claire were awesome! They treated us like gold from start to finish & looked after all our needs. Absolutely amazing!! We couldn't have gotten better service! Plus food & drinks were awesome!
Sep 29, 2024
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Amazing first time at Escondite! My server was Darling. Excellent recommendation. Food was very fresh, highly recommend the mango salad & tempura tacos. Really enjoyed this meal
Je suis venu ce soir je ne savais pas quoi manger. Mais j'ai eu un service IMPECCABLE!!! J'adore cette place l'ambiance, le bon service tout à été PARFAIT pour moi ainsi que pour mes collègues. Bravo à la serveuse qui se nomme Darling car ce fut #1.
J'aurais du connaître ce restaurant plus tôt! L nourriture est vraiment bonne la guacamole épicé pour entré & les tacos W.O.W En plus du service très chaleureux de Darling. Je recommence fortement!
