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.
Absolutely outstanding!! We came here for brunch. The waitresses were so kind & always cheerful with a smile on their face , ready whenever for your food delight!, delivery. I had the Tinga Tostadas! So sour & spicy & fresh with so much flavour,, I was in heaven!!!!! I would recommend. I also loved the physical atmosphere of the place, the Mexican culture style ! Wow Escondite-
Très belle découverte ! Le restaurant a une super ambiance & le service est vraiment chaleureux. Les plats étaient délicieux & bien présentés, on voit que les ingrédients sont frais. L'équipe prend le temps de s'assurer que tout est parfait pour les clients. Je vais définitivement revenir & recommander la place à mes amis.
Mar 11, 2026
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the staff here were incredibly helpful & kind, the food was amazing as well! the only thing was that they closed earlier than their posted time which was a bit strange, but even with that we didn't feel rushed & had an amazing meal. would absolutely recommend
Comment dire… le pire service que j'ai jamais eu de ma vie. Un groupe de 27 dont 12 adolescentes (compétition à MTL). Menu fixé à l'avance à 35$/ch même pour les enfants. Repas inclus salade, guacamole, muffin de maïs, tacos, poulet général tao, dessert. Jusque là ça va. Ça se corse: 45 minutes pour recevoir les boissons qui étaient ordinaires, pas reçu la moitié des plats, ça fait 2 heures. Le serveur parle à peine français, il est totalement perdu. On fait venir le gérant… impoli & condescendant comme jamais vu. On lui demande quelle langue il parle pour lui demander ce qui se passe & il répond l'espagnol mais c'est un francophone. La moitié des gens n'ont pas reçu leurs plats & il voulait leur charger quand même. Certains ont reçu la mauvaise commande. Les enfants ont à peine mangé. On est parti tellement ça n'avait pas de sens. On a refusé de payer les plats non reçus. Vraiment décevant & éviter de recommander.
Endroit sympathique, service excellent, le menu découverte a été savoureux & à la hauteur de nos attentes. On vous le recommande. Sans réservation, nous étions au bar avec un service rapide & les employés sont toujours prêts à échanger.
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 ! 😊
Jan 19, 2026
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The food is incredible & service is lovely. Food comes quick & Eric, our server was attentive & fun! Highly recommend to English & French speakers, such a welcoming environment!! Great art!
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!!!
Big shout out to Eric & Yona for a great experience. Ambiance was great, food was delicious & staff was perfect. Definitely recommend but reserve ahead of time. Place gets busy.
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.
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!
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!
