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.
The team at Escondite are friendly, fun, & very welcoming. The food is absolutely excellent & comes out very quickly. I took some food & drink recommendations from staff member Ariel who absolutely steered me in the right direction - try the tuna tostadas! 10/10 would go back & definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a great Mexican meal in downtown Montreal.
Tuna crudo on tostada had an overwhelming sour taste, no subtle fresh flavour. Churros, on the other hand, were delicious if a bit pricey for the amount served.
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.
Super bonne bouffe & service au top, je vous conseille le menu avec un mix de leur meilleur assiettes c'était débile ! Les cocktails en revanche ne sont vraiment pas bon & mérite d'être améliore
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.
Jun 28, 2024
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Excellent across the board! The food & drinks were on point, great vibe & atmosphere, & our waitress Catherine paid attention to every detail to ensure our experience was a memorable one. We will be back soon!
Loved the experience! We took the open tasting thing ... it was amazing 🤩 that way u do not need to choose anything just relax & let them send u there best food! Enjoy it
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.
The food was good, except a little bit salty. The service was very very good, the waitress was very friendly, the atmosphere was nice, overall good experience there.
Jun 22, 2024
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We had dinner here with a group of 6. The food was delicious & service was quick & amazing. Vicky gave us a lot of recommendations & was super helpful. She was also super cheerful so we had a great time!
