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.
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.
Gorgeous interior, the tacos are good but very overpriced for the portion (the picture is 3 orders + mango salad). Mango salad was pretty good. Service got very slow at some point & we had to ask for our bill twice & wait a long time.
Jun 30, 2025
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Nous y sommes allés fêter un anniversaire & c'était parfait. Service iiiiincroyable de Shana qui a su choisir d'excellents plats pour le menu dégustation (je recommande si c'est votre première fois), les tacos aux crevettes étaient, de loin, les meilleurs que j'ai mangé & je vais au Mexique chaque année!
Awesome!! We loved the cocktails, food was good, but the fish tacos a little bit spicy. Overall, everything was amazing!! We're coming back for sure!!!
My wife & I went back for our third visit. We had Alambre & Mr. Mole tacos, chicken wings & tostadas. Delicious food 😋 & excellent service! We will definitely come back for our next trip to Montreal!
Wow! Amazing food & service. Went there for a birthday celebration with a group of friends, we shared many plates including tacos & other things. Prices are surprisingly good considering the quality. I would definitely recommend. Great selection of cocktail & mocktail as well!
Escondite was amazing! 10/10 would definitely recommend! I am from NYC & we have some great restaurants & this place was better than a lot of places back home. Services was amazing atmosphere & vibe was like a restaurant in soho. The dish that stood out to me the most was the tuna tostada. The flavors were extremely well balanced, unlike any other tuna dish I've ever had. I probably could have had 3 of those & been happy. We tried almost every single taco on the menu & nothing was bad, The nachos were also amazing. My favorite was the Birria & the Pollo Hermonos. Cocktails extremely well balanced! The waitress told us we picked all the best tacos ha! Will definitely be visiting this establishment again next time I am in town!! Thank you so much
Had a fantastic experience overall. Not only was the food hot & tasty, the service was quick & the servers were so friendly. Must recommend place if you're looking for some Tacos & Churros.
