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.
Expérience exceptionnelle au Escondite Union hier soir. Non seulement la nourriture fut délicieuse, mais le service était excellent. Nous célébrions un anniversaire entre amies & avons passé un très beau moment. Les cocktails étaient rafraîchissants & nous avons adoré les tacos. Je recommanderais particulièrement les tacos al pastor, qui étaient très savoureux. De plus, le restaurant est bien situé downtown, & est un « must » a essayer selon moi! Un grand merci à Claire & Katie pour leur chaleureux service. Nous seront certainement de retour.
Première & dernière expérience à ce restaurant. J'ai y été dans le but affaires, mais je n'ai pas du tout aimé notre service. 2 sur 3 personnes ont reçus leur plats & ensuite les presque 1 heure d'attente. J'ai posé la question combien de temps & on m'a simplement d'attendre, c'est l'heure du dîner. Nourriture très ordinaire, portions beaucoup trop petite. Je ne suis aucunement rassasié & beaucoup trop cher. Je ne recommande pas
May 15, 2024
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Super endroit ! La décoration est magnifique & l'espace est grand & aéré. Le service impeccable de Kike a fait de notre soirée un moment mémorable. Le menu découverte à 45$ était un excellent choix. Tout était bon. Le style de la nourriture est de type latino-mexicaine/fusion. Grand choix de tequila & de mezcal. Les cocktails sont sublimes. Je recommande chaudement.
Pretty underwhelming experience. The reviews were glowing! But the service was atrocious & they weren't understaffed or slammed by any means, wgucg . The waitress was abrupt (borderline rude) & a very average wait staff, that kept forgetting things. The food came out before our drinks did (20+ minutes for a simple scotch & soda, asked about it 3 times), which was bizarre. Food wise was very ok (prefacing with we are vegetarian), not a lot of options, the quesadilla that my wife ordered was literally a tortilla with cheese inside & a couple mushrooms. I simply wouldn't recommend this place for vegetarians, there's just not enough to try.
J'ai bien aimé mon expérience dans l'ensemble. J'ai adoré mon entré de gyoza. L'entrée de cheviche de crevette était bon, mais les crevettes étaient un peu trop dures... peut-être un peu trop cuites?! Pour terminé, j'ai pris les tacos al pastor qui était délicieux, mais j'y aurais ajouté un peu plus de sauce. Je recommande 3 plats par personne, car les portions sont de type tapas.
Went for a nice little dinner with my parents! Our waitress Catherine was so sweet to us, incredible service even brought us shots, such a sweetheart. Recommend this place 10/10
Oct 19, 2023
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I've never had such poor service in a restaurant. From the moment we were seated at our table the waitress made it very clear we were unwelcome. We asked questions about the menu & got very little by way of response. It took forever to get our menus & then an hour to be served & then the order was missing items. When we addressed it she had an attitude & walked away. She never asked if we'd like another drink or if we needed anything.
The food we did receive was, fine. The chilaquiles looked like something you made at home when you're drunk & throw stuff in a bowl - my colleague said it looked like dog food. Fried chicken taco was good - never received our guacamole & chips. The fish taco smelled so bad it made me wonder if it would make me sick. Fresh fish doesn't smell. I'm very surprised given I'd heard great things about the food. Maybe an off night?
When we were able to flag her down she pointed & yelled at me that the item we were waiting for was'coming'. I can completely understand when a restaurant is swamped - it happens - but she made no effort to speak to us or advise us. Every interaction with her made us feel that we shouldn't have come & she didn't want us there. We were there for dinner while on business - we wanted more drinks & were prepared to spend money, but it was clear that it was impossible to order & that she really didn't want our business. Even when we went to pay, she never made eye contact or asked us how our food was, instead stood there with crossed arms looking away. I get it - everyone has a bad day - but I travel all the time, & eat in restaurants frequently & never in my life have I had such poor service. I can understand a kitchen it busy, & service is slow, but that's where the server is supposed to shine. Check in - ask if we need anything. Ask if we want another drink - instead it ruined our evening. I honestly can't recommend this restaurant to anyone - which makes me so sad, because it's a beautiful space in the old port. I'm so disappointed.
I won't recommend this restaurant to any people , because you're going to get a very unpleasant experience.The reason is that from their waiter to their restaurant manager, their service attitude is very bad & violient.They don't respect its clients at all even you paid them tips over 15%. At this restaurant ,there is nothing special about the food.
Nous y sommes allés sur recommandation de collègues & on ne fut pas déçus du tout. Le décor superbe & coloré nous met immédiatement dans l'ambiance. Le serveur nous a concocté un menu dégustation adapté à notre budget & personne ne fut déçu. Que des mmmm & des wow! On en a eu juste assez! Tout est gouteux, bien assaisonné, original. J'y retournerais tous les jours(sans farce!)!
Quelle surprise. Vraiment, je n'avais jamais entendu parlé de ce restaurant, & j'y allais en espérant rien. Au final, ce fut une de mes expériences culinaires les plus agréables de l'année.
Le décor: à couper le souffle
Le service: Omniprésent. Il y a vraiment beaucoup de staff... seul bémol, je n'ai vu aucune femme travailler, mais c'était p-e un hasard.
La bouffe. Ho la la, la bouffe. J'en bave encore. Les tacos a la morue (jamais je n'aurais commandé ça, c'est ma compagne qui voulait essayer) étaient absolument sublimes. Les tacos au poulet frit étaient eux aussi très très réussis. Ceux à la langue de boeuf étaient surprenants, malgré que le gout de chipotle remportait sur pas mal tout le reste. Le ceviche de crevette était très réussi.
Ma compagne a pris un drink au mescal. Elle a presque léché le fond du verre tellement il était bon.
Seul bémol, les portions sont somme toute petites & les prix un peu élevés. Mais en groupe, si tout le monde commande 2-3 assiettes, les saveurs sont absolument au rendez-vous.
Finally a cute retro chic mexican joint in Montreal with a modern twist!
Great food, great drinks, reasonable prices, interresting & warming decor & overall great vibe.
Highly recommended
j ai beaucoup aimé. nous sommes venus a 4 personnes pour souper vendredi soir.
belle decouverte. Montreal a finalement un cheval de bataille de taille pour ce qui en est de la cuisine mexicaine,
un menu actuel, traditionnel & actualisé aux tendances d'ajourdhuit! c'etait delicieux.
les ailes de poulet a l'erable & au chipotle, le taco au smoked meat ainsi que la quesadilla a la truffe noire.nous n'avons pas essayé les cocktails. je garde ca pour une prochaine fois.
belle atmosphere & bon service. pas chere en plus!
je recommende fortement.
