Le Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio est un restaurant mexicain situé au centre-ville de Montréal, à quelques pas du Quartier des Spectacles. On y sert de savoureuses spécialités mexicaines et des cocktails Tequila maison.
Les avis célèbrent Escondite pour une fusion mexicaine audacieuse et fraîche, avec une large palette de tacos et tapas, des plats créatifs et une ambiance vive et chaleureuse; le service est souvent loué pour sa gentillesse, son écoute et son professionnalisme, avec des recommandations pertinentes et une équipe efficace au bar, même si quelques commentaires évoquent un rythme plus lent en période d affluence ou quelques maladresses; les cocktails et les options sans alcool sont très appréciés, les margaritas et les saveurs fruitées étant souvent mentionnées; beaucoup estiment que les prix restent raisonnables pour la qualité, même si certains trouvent certains plats un peu chers ou les portions modestes; l expérience, notamment le menu degustation et l ambiance du bar, est décrite comme mémorable et incite à revenir, faisant d Escondite une adresse de premier choix au centre-ville de Montréal.
My family had such a wonderful dinner experience here. We tried a mix of four different tacos, & every one of them was absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed the mango salad, along with the chips & guacamole, which were all fresh & flavourful. To finish off the meal, we had the churros with Nutella - such a perfect dessert! Our server, Yona, was incredibly friendly, attentive, & on top of everything throughout the evening. We'll definitely be back & would highly recommend this restaurant to others.
We had a great experience at Escandite Union. Tried a mix of tacos including the al pastor, chicken, shrimp, plus the Baja 2.0 & a mushroom taco…everything was on point. Flavors were fresh, well-balanced, & clearly made with care.
We also had guacamole with chips, cornbread, & a couple of margaritas…no complaints across the board. Everything came out quickly & tasted great.
What stood out just as much as the food was the service. Friendly, attentive staff who made the whole experience easy & enjoyable.
Good eats, great service…definitely worth a stop if you're in Montreal.
21 avr. 2026
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Had cheese & shrimps tacos, shared tortillas with guac & some churros. Really not impressed by the food. There was no cheese on the tacos, the guacamole lacked flavor & churros were a bit raw in the middle.
Service is good & the ambience is fantastic
On nous vend une formule dégustation'8 plats' sans même annoncer clairement le prix, en promettant une expérience exceptionnelle. En réalité, ce sont de minuscules portions à partager à plusieurs, dont certaines n'ont même rien de mexicain (poulet frit très basique qu'on retrouve dans n'importe quelle brasserie).
Pour le reste : quelques tacos, un peu de guacamole, une mini-salade, des churros à l'unité… & c'est tout. Résultat : 60$ chacun & toujours faim en sortant. Clairement abusif. À ce prix-là, on s'attend à vivre une vraie expérience culinaire, pas à goûter à de simples échantillons.
Une expérience exécrable, je vous conseille fortement de faire demi-tour surtout que Montréal regorge d'excellents restaurants mais celui-ci n'en fait clairement pas partie & n'est absolument pas à la hauteur de sa réputation.
Our new favourite Mexican restaurant! We went for dinner last night for the first time. Everything was terrific - the décor, lovely menu, delicious guacamole, cauliflower tacos, cornbread (!!) & the service! Thank you SO much for a wonderful experience all around. We can't wait to go back.
Guacamole, Fuego margarita, birria tacos, churros & key lime pie. All were fantastic. Service was great, they didn't rush us. Decor was very good too, as well as prices for the quality. Hoping to return soon.
Comment dire… le pire service que j'ai jamais eu de ma vie. Un groupe de 27 dont 12 adolescentes (compétition à MTL). Menu fixé à l'avance à 35$/ch même pour les enfants. Repas inclus salade, guacamole, muffin de maïs, tacos, poulet général tao, dessert. Jusque là ça va. Ça se corse: 45 minutes pour recevoir les boissons qui étaient ordinaires, pas reçu la moitié des plats, ça fait 2 heures. Le serveur parle à peine français, il est totalement perdu. On fait venir le gérant… impoli & condescendant comme jamais vu. On lui demande quelle langue il parle pour lui demander ce qui se passe & il répond l'espagnol mais c'est un francophone. La moitié des gens n'ont pas reçu leurs plats & il voulait leur charger quand même. Certains ont reçu la mauvaise commande. Les enfants ont à peine mangé. On est parti tellement ça n'avait pas de sens. On a refusé de payer les plats non reçus. Vraiment décevant & éviter de recommander.
7 févr. 2026
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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.
We had the pork, lamb, shrimp & fried chicken tacos. We love the lamb best with little spice. We also had the Gyazo Nacho (they are Gyazo but with Guacamole on it) & pork ribs. All the seasonings are perfect!! The person serving us was top notch, it was our first time there, the person recommended the portion which was very helpful! They even try to replicate a drink they don't have on the menu!
10 août 2025
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J'aurais du connaître ce restaurant plus tôt! L nourriture est vraiment bonne la guacamole épicé pour entré & les tacos W.O.W En plus du service très chaleureux de Darling. Je recommence fortement!
Très belle soirée sur la terrasse sur rue ce soir. Tacos tous plus goûteux les uns que les autres. & excellente guacamole. C'était une première mais certainement pas une dernière fois.
28 juin 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
Loved our time at Escondite. Catherine's service was amazing! She was super friendly & professional. We loved the guacamole & steak tacos. We'll definitely be coming back!
I've never had such poor service in a restaurant. From the moment we were seated at our table the waitress made it very clear we were unwelcome. We asked questions about the menu & got very little by way of response. It took forever to get our menus & then an hour to be served & then the order was missing items. When we addressed it she had an attitude & walked away. She never asked if we'd like another drink or if we needed anything.
The food we did receive was, fine. The chilaquiles looked like something you made at home when you're drunk & throw stuff in a bowl - my colleague said it looked like dog food. Fried chicken taco was good - never received our guacamole & chips. The fish taco smelled so bad it made me wonder if it would make me sick. Fresh fish doesn't smell. I'm very surprised given I'd heard great things about the food. Maybe an off night?
When we were able to flag her down she pointed & yelled at me that the item we were waiting for was'coming'. I can completely understand when a restaurant is swamped - it happens - but she made no effort to speak to us or advise us. Every interaction with her made us feel that we shouldn't have come & she didn't want us there. We were there for dinner while on business - we wanted more drinks & were prepared to spend money, but it was clear that it was impossible to order & that she really didn't want our business. Even when we went to pay, she never made eye contact or asked us how our food was, instead stood there with crossed arms looking away. I get it - everyone has a bad day - but I travel all the time, & eat in restaurants frequently & never in my life have I had such poor service. I can understand a kitchen it busy, & service is slow, but that's where the server is supposed to shine. Check in - ask if we need anything. Ask if we want another drink - instead it ruined our evening. I honestly can't recommend this restaurant to anyone - which makes me so sad, because it's a beautiful space in the old port. I'm so disappointed.
