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.
Had a great experience seated at bar during lunch hour. Yona provided excellent service & was friendly amd generous with his margaritas & Mezcal. Tacos were superb. Highly recommend!
My family had such a wonderful dinner experience here. We tried a mix of four different tacos, & every one of them was absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed the mango salad, along with the chips & guacamole, which were all fresh & flavourful. To finish off the meal, we had the churros with Nutella - such a perfect dessert! Our server, Yona, was incredibly friendly, attentive, & on top of everything throughout the evening. We'll definitely be back & would highly recommend this restaurant to others.
May 15, 2026
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Nowhere else I'd rather go for tacos & margartias while in Montreal. My office is just up the street, so whether it's popping in for a quick lunch bite with a cheeky margarita or coming here with a big group of friends, the food, culture, vibes & staff are so lovely!! Yona, the bartender, even gave me a complimentary tequila shot because i had to go back to work! Highly recommend.
Amazing restaurant with great staff & even better food! Shout out to Shanna i think is how you spell sorry haha. She was great so helpful to my family & I.
All around great experience definitely recommend!
Encore une fois, expérience au top chez Escondite! Tout est toujours à la hauteur: l'ambiance, le service & la qualité des plats. On sent une constance dans l'exécution, ce qui est rare. Chaque visite est aussi agréable que la précédente. C'est clairement une place où tu sais que tu vas bien manger & passer un bon moment sans te poser de questions. Fortement recommandé!
Apr 18, 2026
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We were looking for tasty Mexican & came across Escondite. We reviewed the menu before going & couldn't wait to go. Seating was quick & easy when we got there. The atmosphere was perfect for a nice quiet dinner. The manager, Yona, was accommodating, attentive & helpful. Recommendations were offered when asked, but not pushed on us. We had the Ensalada de Mangos, E'steak Koreano & Nepal, & the Tacos Birria, & two Patron Margaritas. Our meal was excellent. I would highly recommend Escondite Union to anyone visiting downtown Montréal. Thanks for a great meal.
Ordering beer is a scam, charging for $23 for 2 regular size pint stating it as XX. No sauces with the tacos as an authentic Mexican dish…it's such a rip off. Won't go again. Food was overrated. Not recommended at all.
Apr 4, 2026
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Absolutely outstanding!! We came here for brunch. The waitresses were so kind & always cheerful with a smile on their face , ready whenever for your food delight!, delivery. I had the Tinga Tostadas! So sour & spicy & fresh with so much flavour,, I was in heaven!!!!! I would recommend. I also loved the physical atmosphere of the place, the Mexican culture style ! Wow Escondite-
Très belle découverte ! Le restaurant a une super ambiance & le service est vraiment chaleureux. Les plats étaient délicieux & bien présentés, on voit que les ingrédients sont frais. L'équipe prend le temps de s'assurer que tout est parfait pour les clients. Je vais définitivement revenir & recommander la place à mes amis.
the staff here were incredibly helpful & kind, the food was amazing as well! the only thing was that they closed earlier than their posted time which was a bit strange, but even with that we didn't feel rushed & had an amazing meal. would absolutely recommend
Feb 16, 2026
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Comment dire… le pire service que j'ai jamais eu de ma vie. Un groupe de 27 dont 12 adolescentes (compétition à MTL). Menu fixé à l'avance à 35$/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 ! 😊
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!
