Many reviews highlight La Hueca for warm, attentive service and authentic Ecuadorian flavors, with generous, customizable bowls made from fresh ingredients and good value, featuring classics like encebollado, bolón, ceviche and empanadas, plus colada morada, all in a welcoming setting inside a market food court that adds a charming, offbeat appeal.
This was my first time trying Ecuadorian food & WOW! I'm carribean & grew up in a multicultural neighborhood in MTL with Dominicans, Salvadorians etc. The food was extremely good. The Chef & co-owner David explained me how to build my meal, was very welcoming & greeted me warmly when I had just arrived. I ordered Asada Carne bowl It was a pretty big bowl, nicely served, servi e was very fast & very pleasant. The music playing felt like home. Before leaving I did tell David that I would be back since I now work nearby.
Ça fait du bien d'avoir l'impression d'être en Équateur alors qu'on est en plein hiver à Montréal.
Le service de la propriétaire est très agréable.
Les repas sont copieux & excellents.
Je me suis régalé avec mon porc effiloché.
& ma femme s'est régalée avec sa soupe au thon.
Honnêtement, c'est un excellent rapport qualité prix.
C'est un peu loin pour le trouver, mais l'effort en vaut vraiment l'expérience culinaire.
C'est une très belle surprise.
On reviendra, c'est certain.
Amazing restaurant, I've been coming here a lot of times to remember the taste of my country, food is great but so does service, definitely a hidden gem 💎.
God bless La Hueca
Feb 7, 2025
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Ecuadorean here 💛💙❤?
Thank you to the chef for bringing the flavours of home to Montreal. I love how the taste of Ecuador was delivered in a fusion style. There are little touches the Chef puts such as the sugar in the empanada that remind you of home 🏠 Overall a great food experience for a reasonable price. Hats off to the restaurant for offering Encebollado which is very rare to come by.I will be back to try the rest of the menu, mil gracias 😊
Pros:
- Very good food
- Very friendly staff( thanks for the recommendation, loved it)
- Insanely affordable price
Can you believe this is a 11$ meal in Downtown Montreal in 2025? Even with a drink & a 20% tip it still comes down to barely 18$ AFTER taxe for me. This is an absolute steal.
- did I mention the food is good?
Cons:
- Location
It's pretty hidden. In the mall's 2nd floor food quater pass 3 other store front that are all closed, at the very end of a hallway. Wish they have a better location to bring in even more customer.
Amazing restaurant, new in town & will be a great addition. Delicious, reasonably priced mid scale food made quickly & with care. You can customize in any way you like & they have tons of options. I got their pulled pork & LOVED it. I will definitely be coming back. On top of all that, friendly people running the place :)
It's been a while since I did a food review but this place was so phenomenal I had to jump on immediately. There is a reason this place has 5 stars with 200+ reviews. The service is friendly & warm, the prices for the food is literally unbeatable for Montreal, & the FOOOD! Absolutely unreal food. Packed plates with a make you own bowl option. The food was the type of stuff that makes you dance with happiness. I cannot get over the quality of the food at such a good price. An absolute must try in Montreal. 100/10.
Jan 26, 2025
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Taste is amazing. Changed the menu from a traditional dish style to just your typical over the counter fast food joint. Portion is smaller & price is up.
Espanol ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡La Hueca es un pedacito de Ecuador en Montreal! La comida es auténtica y deliciosa, el ambiente te transporta directamente al Ecuador, y el servicio es excelente. Como ecuatoriana, se siente como estar en casa; cada plato tiene el sabor y carino de nuestra tierra. Para quienes no son de Ecuador, es una oportunidad perfecta para descubrir la variedad y riqueza de la gastronomía ecuatoriana. ¡Altamente recomendado para quienes quieran disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria única en Montreal! English ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ La Hueca is a slice of Ecuador in Montreal! The food is authentic & delicious, the atmosphere transports you directly to Ecuador, & the service is excellent. As an Ecuadorian, it feels just like home-each dish is filled with the flavor & love of our land. For those who aren't Ecuadorian, it's a perfect chance to discover the variety & richness of Ecuadorian cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a unique culinary experience in Montreal! Français ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ La Hueca est un petit coin d'Équateur à Montréal ! La nourriture est authentique & délicieuse, l'ambiance vous transporte directement en Équateur, & le service est excellent. En tant qu'Équatorien, on se sent comme à la maison; chaque plat est rempli de saveurs & de l'amour de notre pays. Pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas l'Équateur, c'est une occasion parfaite de découvrir la richesse & la variété de la cuisine équatorienne. Hautement recommandé pour tous ceux qui souhaitent vivre une expérience culinaire unique à Montréal !
Very tasty & good, as well as a rather unique type of culinary experience within Montreal. Place seems very well run & cared for by employees. Give it a try if your in the area.
