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.
Super endroit ! La décoration est magnifique & l'espace est grand & aéré. Le service impeccable de Kike a fait de notre soirée un moment mémorable. Le menu découverte à 45$ était un excellent choix. Tout était bon. Le style de la nourriture est de type latino-mexicaine/fusion. Grand choix de tequila & de mezcal. Les cocktails sont sublimes. Je recommande chaudement.
Apr 26, 2024
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Belle surprise au centre ville. La nourriture fusion est délicieuse & généreuse. Le service était vraiment attentionné & agréable. Les drinks sont très bons.On a eu beaucoup de plaisir, on reviendra c'est certain
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
If you've never had authentic Mexican food before, then you might enjoy this place. Otherwise, the food is subpar - let's just call it "interestingly" flavored. The portions are minuscule, & the prices are not fair given the quality & quantity of the food. The place always seems to be busy, which is concerning. I will be avoiding this restaurant in the future.
Apr 10, 2024
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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
Food was good. Mainly the quesadilla. But unfortunatly our waitress was completly drunk & she was behaving in a weird way, asking for hugs. It was an unconfortable night. It is pricy for the small portion we got.
