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Escondite

Downtown
4.5$$
OPEN11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 11 pm
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Escondite Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.

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Reviews for Escondite

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Review Summary

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.
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Mike S
1 Review
5.0

Was recommended to be by a friend & it way surpassed my expectations. Our party of 4 arrived on a Friday night with out reservations. We were greeted at the door & told it would about a 15 minute wait & was offered a spot at the Bar. The first thing you notice is the great décor. Not your cheesy Mexican joint, but a cool hip South-of-the-boarder vibe. At the bar we enjoyed some fantastic & unique cocktails (try the one with the chilli powder, can't remember the name). Within minutes our table was ready, we were seated & our wonderful server Alisha was ready to take our order.

The food choices are outstanding & vast. With it's tapas type menu it was fun to order food to share. The fish tacos, veg quesadillas & guacamole dip were outstanding, but personal favourite were the ribs (ordered a second plate just for myself)

Being to full for dessert we opted to move back to the bar, which was now fairly full & hopping, to enjoy some more cocktails.

All in all, it was a wonderful evening, with great food & excellent service & I cannot wait to go back for more.

May 7, 2015
manyburnett
2 Reviews
5.0

Absolutely delicious ,was there last night the decor is really unique ,it feels like your really in Mexico .
The food & drinks were very tasty & really original, the home runs were there smoke meat taco ,the quesidillas ,the bajo taco(black cod),& the shrimp ceviche was delishe, they have a very interesting cocktail list , i definitely suggest you have a one of those.Whats also good is that there situated walking distance from Quartier des spectacles so great place to have a bite before a show!

Will be back for sure!!

Apr 29, 2015