Escondite delivers a vibrant exploration of Mexican street food culture characterized by a bold approach to traditional taco recipes. The menu features an array of corn tortillas loaded with diverse proteins including marinated meats, slow-cooked carnitas, and fresh vegetarian options topped with signature house-made salsas. Beyond the handheld staples, the kitchen focuses on authentic Latin American flavors that highlight citrus profiles, cilantro, and authentic heat levels. The dining room aesthetic incorporates eclectic decor elements that define the energetic atmosphere often associated with contemporary taco bars. Each dish demonstrates a commitment to layered textures and authentic seasoning techniques. This establishment emphasizes a lively environment where flavorful ingredients and creative combinations remain the central focus of the culinary experience for every guest seeking genuine taco variations.
Escondite is widely celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere, creative Mexican fusion cuisine, and exceptional service that makes visitors feel like family. Guests frequently praise the high quality and fresh flavours of menu items like the birria, fish, and Korean steak tacos, as well as the signature guacamole and refreshing margaritas. While some diners mention that portion sizes are better suited for a tapas style of sharing and service can occasionally be busy, the overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights a welcoming environment and a dedicated staff that goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Whether visiting for a quick lunch, a festive celebration, or a cozy evening out, many patrons consider this spot a must visit destination in downtown Montreal.
Aucunement précipité. Changement d'assiettes quand elles étaient sales. Yona, le gérant, nous a offert un excellent service en nous expliquant comment le menu fonctionnait & a déservi les assietes vides, afin d'avoir assez d'espace sur la table. Excellente cuisine! Endroit parfait pour une soirée entre amoureux ou en petit groupe d'amis.
Popped in for lunch & it was busy & lively but our server Yonah (I believe) was great & attentive while handling other customers. Would love to come back here!
Great food & drinks in a beautiful setting. Especially loved the way we were treated by Eric, Jennifer, Darling, Shana, Jaden, & Yona . This is our goto Mexican place in Montreal now! Make a reservation because it's popular with families as well as businessmen. We liked it so much we went back the next day & were even more impressed. I enjoyed the Ceviche the first day. The second day we enjoyed the'Experience' where they select for you. It included black cherry ribs, Baja fish tacos, steak tacos, corn bread. I enjoyed the Cilantro Smash drink, whereas my partner loved the Patron Margarita. We loved the decor (see pictures)!
Jul 21, 2026
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Me & my mom went to this restaurant for the first time tonight, & we had an amazing experience! Yona, our waiter was incredible! He is super friendly & helpful & made sure we had everything that we needed. The food is absolutely delicious & we had an amazing great time here! We will definitely be coming back soon! Thank you for a great experience.
Yona was amazing! His service was friendly & helpful. This was our first time here & he gave us a nice run down of the menu as well as some recommendations. The good is spectacular. We had baja & chicken tacos, guacamole, & churros. The churros were outstanding. You must order them!
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!
Great food & great drinks, but truly the people are everything! Shana, Kike, Yona, Jenn, & Charlie were so kind, generous, & friendly. Great conversation, great banter. So welcoming & easy to chat with everyone there. I had a wonderful night because of them, & I had a hard time leaving. Thank you for making a regular Friday night so special
