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Escondite

Downtown
4.5$$
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Escondite Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
MexicanLatin AmericanTacosGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
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.

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Reviews for Escondite

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on Google4.5 (3400+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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Review Summary

Escondite is consistently praised for authentic Mexican dishes with a broad, flavorful menu that includes standout tacos, birria, al pastor, lamb, and fish varieties, along with crowd-pleasing guacamole, nachos and churros; the vibe is warm, lively, and decor is stylish, with a Mexican fusion feel that transports guests to a festive night out. The service is frequently described as attentive, friendly, and helpful with menu guidance, and the cocktails are often highlighted as on point, with some reviewers noting strong margaritas and a good selection of drinks and mocktails. Several comments mention great value and generous portions on certain visits, while others find portions smaller or prices higher than expected for the quantity; timing can vary, with a few notes about slower service or a rushed two-hour reservation limit impacting the relaxed mood. The restaurant earns repeat visits for celebrations, evenings with friends, and family dinners, and is noted as accommodating to English and French speakers and welcoming to children in some instances. Overall, Escondite emerges as a beloved downtown Mexican spot for many, delivering tasty, well-balanced flavors, a vibrant atmosphere, and reliable service, with ongoing praise for its signature tacos and friendly staff, and occasional critiques focused on price-to-portion or pacing.
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Great food & service. Sometimes, some tacos can be a bit blend. But everything is always fresh & well prepared.

Jan 16, 2026
on Google
4.0

Nous avons pris le forfait avec plusieurs plats & c'etait tres bien. Mais en general je trouvais les plats tres salés, voir le tartare au thon que je n'ai pas pu manger. Notre serveuse était vraiment sweet!

Jan 13, 2026
on Google

The food was awesome

Jan 8, 2026
on Google

Délicieux, agréable ambiance.

Jan 8, 2026
on Google

Superbe soirée, super service & nourriture excellente. Malheureusement, aucune photos pour supporter mes commentaires.

Jan 8, 2026
on Google
5.0

Amazing mexican food, plenty of options, the mango salad was Parfait 👍🏼
Service & atmosphere were fantastic

Jan 7, 2026
on Google

Service ok & for the food it felt microwaved the wings & ribs I can't say for sure so maybe the service was slow & the tacos felt the same. I prefer the Drummond one much much better.

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

The food is incredible & service is lovely. Food comes quick & Eric, our server was attentive & fun! Highly recommend to English & French speakers, such a welcoming environment!! Great art!

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Best Tacos I've ever had & very friendly staff. Eric was very nice!!

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Great service & the food was pretty good

Dec 25, 2025
on Google

Yona & Kike made my rare restaurant excursion a truely wonderful dining experience! Wonderful food, wonderful tapas, great drinks, & & a nice atmosphere accommodating. I kept ordering because I was trying to find a reason not to leav. What is there not to like? you should really come.

Dec 23, 2025
on Google

Great food, great service. Quick & friendly. We speak English & everyone was very accommodating & nice

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

The service was excellent, very attentive. As usual, the cocktails were on point, & the tacos & appetizers were delicious. We found the atmosphere warm & energetic, & our server was amazing. We had the guacamole, twice, & the baja fish, fried chicken, al pastor, & Korean beef tacos. It's hard to say which one was best.

Dec 17, 2025
on Google
5.0

We had a wonderful Holiday Party.
Charlie & his team were great.

Dec 16, 2025
on Google

Quelle belle expérience!!! Tout était parfait. Le service de notre serveuse était impeccable, elle nous a très bien conseillé pour les plats à déguster. Les drinks étaient excellents. La nourriture était délicieuse. Tout était goûteux.👌 je recommande ce restaurant mexicain fortement!!!

Dec 15, 2025
on Google

Food it's not bad ,it's like tex mex ,taste ,music suck ,need to.put more update ,service good

Dec 15, 2025
on Google

Big shout out to Eric & Yona for a great experience. Ambiance was great, food was delicious & staff was perfect. Definitely recommend but reserve ahead of time. Place gets busy.

Nov 12, 2025
on Google

Great service & amazing food. Thank you Eric for the great service & recommandations :)

Nov 12, 2025
on Google

It's really good, more cilantro & onion in the dishes would be great

Nov 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great food, great service, great ambiente

Nov 11, 2025
on Google