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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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
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C'est ma deuxième visite chez cette petite chaîne. Lors de ma première visite, j'ai visité celui de Laval. Le service était époustouflant. Ma visite du centre-ville de Montréal semblait manquer un peu d'éclat. En revanche, la cuisine, pour sa part, très constante. Le plaisir gustatif était au niveau des mes souvenirs. Le short rib de boeuf est vraiment un plat phare.
Such a lovely Mexican spot in Centre Ville. The cozy atmosphere & delicious food made for a great evening. Can't wait to come back for another Mexican night!
Nov 3, 2025
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Tacos 10/10
Mix shot(mango/watermelon) 10/10
Trio sauce not bad
Churros yummy
Good portions of Tacos for two
Spicy Margarita & mojito king just terrific
Merci charlie
Le services était assez moyen, le serveur m'a même dit « thx bro » & on avait de la misère à comprendre ce qu'il essayait de nous dire. La madame à l'accueil était distante & peu social, elle nous a dit que la portion de base d'un tacos (x2) était correct pour un repas alors que j'en aurait manger 8. Sinon c'était bon.
