The best Mexican cuisine, with the authentic flavor of Mexico in every bite! Fresh, handmade tortillas, vibrant flavors, and authentic Mexican dishes are waiting for you.
L'Estancia is described as a lively, family run spot in Montreal offering authentic Mexican flavors with generous portions and homemade tortillas. The menu spans birria and pastor tacos, chorizo and gobernador varieties, huaraches, burritos, quesadillas and a brunch lineup, all praised for bold flavors and solid execution. The atmosphere is colorful and welcoming, with a vibe that feels like a mini escape to Mexico and occasional live music. Drinks, especially margaritas and horchata, are frequently highlighted as strong accompaniments to the food. Service is generally friendly and attentive, though some visits note slower pacing or occasional inconsistencies during busy times. Overall, reviewers rate L'Estancia highly as a top Mexican option in Montreal, praising authentic taste, generous portions, and good value while a few dishes or moments of service fall short on occasion. It remains a popular pick for gatherings, brunch, and casual dinners, with many saying they would return to explore more of the menu.
Listen, for $25 on a Tuesday, L'Estancia lets you eat unlimited tacos like it's a personal challenge between you & the French gringos from the Plateau.
The tacos themselves are okay. Nothing that'll make your abuela cry tears of joy. A very honorable middle ground. The food does exactly what it promises, & it promises volume.
But let's talk about the real MVP: the drinks. Whatever they're doing behind that bar deserves its own Yelp page.
The location is charming, the atmosphere is welcoming, & the food is so good I ordered a second main after I finished the first.
Get the Taco Birya -you won't be disappointed!
Both of my friends ordered the all you can eat chicken tacos.
Both of them felt sick after eating their plate
I believe the chicken was undercooked as it had no firmness to itself.
One of my friends vomitted in front of the restaurant because of how sick she was.
We had to exit the restaurant fast because of how sick they felt & how hot the store is (everyone is very close to each other, no circulation of air)
After explaining the situation to multiple servers, we received no compensation or even empathy. They refused to assume accountability when they both felt great coming in the restaurant & felt sick after eating their chicken.
Lucky for me I had ordered a different thing.
Or was I lucky? The side of chips that is supposed to be complimentary to your 22$ 3 tacos plate is basically 8 chips as you can see in the picture.
Very poor service (no water served before asking mid dinner, no sauces on table before asking)
Anyways, asking clients that just threw up your whole food in front of the place to pay is honestly ridiculous.
Also, we called to make a reservation days before, they told us it wasn't needed because they'll have place & we ended up waiting 20 minutes in a cramp place where everyone goes in & out & servers passes so you got a squeeze in left & right for a good 20 minutes to be seated.
Viande trop cuite & pas assez d'ananas dans le tacos al pastor & pas assez de coriandre. Plus le fait que j'ai pris 4 tacos comme sur le menu & ils en ont mis seulement 3 & m'ont dit que c'était le menu qui arrivait bientôt? lol Come on! Une des sauces rouge était très salé, immangeable. Le porc effiloché est vraiment meilleur avec le tacos al pastor que ce porc sec & froid. Never again! & les tortillas presque cru pas assez cuit.
Comí el brunch El Patrón y estaba buenísimo. Súper completo y con sabor casero, como comida de la abuela. La mesera fue muy amable y rápida. Nos gustó mucho.
I highly recommend it! The food is amazing! We went for brunch & ordered several dishes, & everything was delicious. Our waitress, Lara, was very friendly & gave us great service.
Feb 22, 2026
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The service is amazing, we came from Toronto & we recommend a 100 % the food, the service & overall have a conversation with Lara, amazing service & recommendations for dishes. Don't forget to try the Barbacoa.
Les tacos étaient secs, sans goût. La viande dans les tacos était sec. Pour le prix, j'ai déjà mangé mieux. Le nachos était bon & les drinks aussi, mais sans plus..
