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.
Reviews consistently celebrate Escondite for bold, fresh Mexican fusion with a wide range of tacos and tapas, creative dishes, and a vibrant, warm atmosphere; the service is frequently praised as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with staff recommendations and accommodating bartenders, though a few notes mention slower pacing during busy times or minor missteps; cocktails and non alcoholic options are loved, with standout margaritas and bright flavors; many diners consider the prices reasonable for the quality, though some find certain items a bit pricey or portions on the smaller side; the experience, including the tasting menu and bar seating, is described as memorable and worth returning to, making Escondite a top choice in downtown Montreal.
Great food & great drinks, but truly the people are everything! Shana, Kike, Yona, Jenn, & Charlie were so kind, generous, & friendly. Great conversation, great banter. So welcoming & easy to chat with everyone there. I had a wonderful night because of them, & I had a hard time leaving. Thank you for making a regular Friday night so special
May 15, 2026
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The food & drinks were great! The services was amazing. Kike made the best drinks. Shana was friendly & welcoming. Yana & Jenn & Charlie made us feel at home. Great evening - thank you for the great company!!!
Bars not big enough for the expanded space. Waited 30 minutes from the time I sat down to get my drink. Tables for two are now too small for a tapas style of ordering. Really disappointed, I have been coming here since it opened & I probably won't come back.. maybe I'll give it one more shot if my review is heard..
We had a wonderful time last night. Yona, who served us, was stellar & his recommendation, attention & conversation definitely made our night. It was an absolutely delight to dine & have some drink there. Food was amazing but Yona killed it for us !
We loved our visit here & are so glad that we found this place while visiting Montreal. There were three of us & we decided to try the tasting experience while sitting at the bar. The bartender explained to us what it was, took in account our food allergies, & provided us with an amazing experience in some amazing food options & drinks. The staff were so friendly & really made our experience wonderful. Thank you!
Mar 2, 2026
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This place is amazing! Great atmosphere, & the food & drink is incredible. My family enjoyed ever part of our visit & we will definitely come back when we're in town.
Yona & Kike made my rare restaurant excursion a truely wonderful dining experience! Wonderful food, wonderful tapas, great drinks, & & a nice atmosphere accommodating. I kept ordering because I was trying to find a reason not to leav. What is there not to like? you should really come.
Quelle belle expérience!!! Tout était parfait. Le service de notre serveuse était impeccable, elle nous a très bien conseillé pour les plats à déguster. Les drinks étaient excellents. La nourriture était délicieuse. Tout était goûteux.👌 je recommande ce restaurant mexicain fortement!!!
Dec 15, 2025
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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!
Aug 29, 2025
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We went to the Escondite for the first time last monday. The food was pretty good, we got the tacos al pastor & baja tacos, amazing but a little pricey.
The best part about this place has to be the service, our server was Charlie. Great with recommendations, & has a great knowledge of both food & drinks. We had an amazing time with him. 100% will be going back
We had the pork, lamb, shrimp & fried chicken tacos. We love the lamb best with little spice. We also had the Gyazo Nacho (they are Gyazo but with Guacamole on it) & pork ribs. All the seasonings are perfect!! The person serving us was top notch, it was our first time there, the person recommended the portion which was very helpful! They even try to replicate a drink they don't have on the menu!
J'ai pris le drink du jour (je crois que c'était gin, aloès & melon d'eau) & il était doux & délicieux!
J'ai aussi commandé les tacos Al Pastor. C'était bien assaisonné & goûteux, j'ai adoré.
Toutefois, je veux surtout parler du service qui était impeccable. J'y suis allée seule & toute l'équipe a été adorable avec moi! Ma serveuse Amélie ainsi que son collègue se sont assurés que je ne manquais de rien tout au long de mon repas.
I felt a bit uncomfortable with the strict two-hour limit on the reservation.
I was looking for a place to relax & enjoy drinks with friends, but it ended up feeling rushed.
Right at the two-hour mark, the waiter asked us to leave, which made the experience feel cut short.
The food & service were good, but the time pressure took away from the atmosphere.
