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.
This is one of the best Taco place in downtown Montreal. The varieties & freshness is always maintained & ambience is amazing . Good cozy place to eat with good spicy drinks !
Le meilleur restaurant Mexicain à Montréal! Les tacos sont super bons & les margaritas sont imbattables. Le staff est sympathique & attentionné. Il vaut mieux réserver si vous êtes plus que deux!
Jul 30, 2024
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Endroit très agréable pour déguster un cocktail entre amis. Il y a aussi une terrasse. Pas nécessairement le meilleur taco au monde mais l'ambiance & le service en valent la peine.
Première visite dans cet établissement sur la suggestion d'un ami. C'est en plein centre-ville & c'est aussi un bar. Le service est attentionné, efficace. Pour les entrées, on a choisit le ensalada de mangos & le Jamaica cevice, c'était délicieux, frais, bon mélange des textures. En plats principaux, tacos pollos hermanos & all pastor. Encore une fois, on a sentit la fraicheur des ingrédients & c'etait très bon. Pour finir, Key lime, la creme de citron etait bonne, la mousse de coco un peu trop généreuse à mon goût. Il va falloir y retourner pour aller tester les autres plats.
Jul 6, 2024
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Très belle soirée sur la terrasse sur rue ce soir. Tacos tous plus goûteux les uns que les autres. & excellente guacamole. C'était une première mais certainement pas une dernière fois.
Amazing place. Innovative & welcoming & flexible. Everything we requested we got. We were blown away. The drinks were perfectly balanced (& we take our margaritas very seriously & rarely like a restaurant margarita in Canada). We had Catherine our server commend the bartender! All the food was fantastic especially the cauliflower general tao, the dumpling nachos were tasty & fun, the cauliflower tacos & the fried chicken tacos were amazing. Best of all was Catherine. Her attention to detail, positive & fun attitude, all while she was juggling many tables, ability to explain everything & keep water & drinks flowing, all without lingering & managing many other tables, was brilliant. From the moment we arrived at the restaurant to the moment we left, we felt welcomed, cared for, & appreciated. It was a fantastic experience all the way around.
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.
The food was so delicious but I didn't realize until going there that it was a tapas style menu. It was fun to try so many different tacos, but it added up at the end. It's definitely worth it though, especially with a larger group or a smaller appetite !
May 28, 2024
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3 tacos pour 13 dollars je trouve que c'est encore une fois inconcevable Surtout pour du cochinita pibil & al Pastor... Pour ce qui est de la qualité, c'est correct mais cela ne mérite certainement pas le prix
We had eaten at another one of Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio restaurants on a previous visit to Montreal, & really enjoyed it. They describe themselves as "Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio are Mexican restaurants situated in Montreal, West-Island, Laval & Repentigny, that serves Mexican inspired goodies & house crafted Tequila cocktails." We'd already had lunch, so the choice of small plates was ideal. We chose some guacamole to start with, followed by some very tasty tacos. Really nice: well presented & very delicious. We ate: - Guacamole served with smoked paprika totopos - Coliflor: corn tortilla, paste, crispy cauliflower, black bean pepper crema, coriander - Cochinita Pibil: corn tortilla, pork cooked in banana leaf, marinated onions, black bean paste - Ensalada De Mangos: mango, cucumber, coriander, peanuts, shallots, pickled shallots, crispy chamoy dressing, serrano chile Also posted to my food blog on Instagram @AbbeyKing16
