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.
Went with my parents & had a lovely meal! Incredible food & excellent service! I ordered the cucumber smash, mango salad, cornbread & el chapiflour. The food was served hot & our sever was kind enough to check in intermittently. Will go again!
Excellent food & service. The food was top notch. We had the gyoza nachos-tbh-the best nachos I have ever had. The service also was fantastic. Friendly, quick & very hospitable! First restaurant we hit in Montreal. Thanks for the experience!!
I felt a bit uncomfortable with the strict two-hour limit on the reservation.
I was looking for a place to relax & enjoy drinks with friends, but it ended up feeling rushed.
Right at the two-hour mark, the waiter asked us to leave, which made the experience feel cut short.
The food & service were good, but the time pressure took away from the atmosphere.
La nourriture était très bonne, la serveuse très gentille. Par contre, hôtesse était bête & la table que nous avions était tout coincée avec le couple a côté. Même si nous avions réservé.
Nous y sommes allés fêter un anniversaire & c'était parfait. Service iiiiincroyable de Shana qui a su choisir d'excellents plats pour le menu dégustation (je recommande si c'est votre première fois), les tacos aux crevettes étaient, de loin, les meilleurs que j'ai mangé & je vais au Mexique chaque année!
Nous avons soupé dans ce restaurant mercredi dernier & ce fut une très belle expérience. Mention spéciale à Darling pour le service exceptionnel! Elle a rendu le tout encore plus agréable. À refaire très vite!
Super ambiance musicale & déco. Service vraiment au top, très chaleureux, présent mais pas envahissant. Le menu découverte est une super expérience à partager pour goûter un peu à tout & vraiment raisonnable.
Our server, Darling, truly lived up to her name! She was absolutely amazing-bringing warmth, energy, & her beautiful personality to make our night unforgettable. The vibe, the service, everything was spot on. We'll definitely be back again soon!
Awesome!! We loved the cocktails, food was good, but the fish tacos a little bit spicy. Overall, everything was amazing!! We're coming back for sure!!!
