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.
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.
Food was amazing. The waitresses we had, vicky & catherine were exceptionally accommodating & very kind which added to the overall experience. Would definitely go again.
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 !
La nourriture est très bonne. Mais le restaurant est impossible à joindre & leur messagerie pleine ! La dernière fois, pour modifier ma réservation, j'ai appelé une douzaine de fois, sans succès !
The food was tasty, although it took a long time for our group to be served. It took almost 2 hours to receive all our food. They also didn't provide utensils to serve the shared food, which seemed odd. The server also did not provide enough utensils for our table. We still had a good experience as the food was tasty.
May 26, 2024
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Nous avons opté pour le choix dégustation, qui offre un excellent rapport qualité-quantité-prix. Les boissons étaient savoureuses & généreuses. Le service était agréable & le décor original. Merci pour ce repas!
1h50 pour un dîner en semaine, c'est beaucoup trop long. Nous avons reçu notre repas 1h00 après avoir commandé. J'ai tout de même apprécié mon plat qui contenait du cactus, c'était très bon.
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
