Experience memorable evenings at Balam with the mesmerizing sounds of our DJs, while savoring exquisite dishes and refreshing cocktails. Get ready for a unique sensory experience!
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Every Friday & Saturday, come and experience memorable evenings at Balam with the captivating sounds of our DJs, while savoring exquisite dishes and refreshing cocktails. Prepare yourself for a unique sensory experience!
Balam offers an elevated Mexican dining experience with a warm, inviting vibe and a chic, Tulum inspired setting that many guests describe as beautiful and immersive. The menu features fresh, flavorful dishes such as ribeye tacos, ceviches, duck and seafood, with cocktails regarded as artful and delicious. Service is frequently described as attentive, friendly, and professional, helping guests feel welcome and well taken care of. The atmosphere, music, and decor create a festive night out, and the overall experience is widely described as memorable and worth returning for. Some notes mention price and portions or pacing, but the consensus emphasizes high quality ingredients, striking presentation, and a vibrant, high end vibe that makes Balam stand out.
LGBTQIA+ anglophone friendly.
We had lunch on the Febr. 14th 2025,
in an almost empty restaurant.
Even with that it seemed understaffed & the 2 waiters working there were dressed in regular street clothing so not professional.
We ordered Tacos de Pescado, Pato Carnitas
(Duck leg confit) & I had the Secreto de porc Iberico (Pork flank steak pastor style).
I was very happy to see the Iberico porc on the menu, but I got served an overcooked, chewy piece of meat. It was inedible because of the strong coriander taste, smell.
The prices are not bad for a'fancy' restaurant that felt like a cantina & there is only one common washroom.
The restaurant is difficult to find, you have to go out from the shopping mall, it is in the garden. None of the many security guards from the mall could help us with info about the whereabouts of the Balam… 🥴
Maybe in the evening it is better so we will be back with updates soon.
Thanks for reading!
Went with my girlfriends last night. Decor was beautiful but unfortunately the experience was underwhelming. We ordered a few plates to share. Fish Tacos were pretty, but the fish was dry & overcooked. We ordered a ceviché, that was good, but it was a small portion that didn't come with anything (kind of looking for some kind of chip/tostados to eat with it). Service was unimpressive considering the restaurant wasn't full. We had to get up a few times to go to the bar to remind them to bring things we had requested. Nice place, but left something to desire.
Feb 12, 2025
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I went there on Saturday night with three other friends & everyone loved their food. Three of us had the duck carnitas & my other friend had the surf & turf & ordered the guacamole for the table, everything tasted amazing! (We're Mexicans). I loved that they bring you nice warm tortillas & different home-made hot sauces on the side, so you can make your own tacos with the meat of your choice. When we ran out of tortillas they happily brought more & didn't charge extra for them. The cocktails were pretty nice too. Great place! We'll be coming back soon!
Nice restaurant, clean decor, & good selection of tequila. The food was visually pleasant, & the taste was even better. The guacamole was fresh & delicious. The duck, as well as the surf & turff tacos, were scrumptious. I love the build it yourself concept. They were served with delicious sauces. I loved their meat broth sauce. Great restaurant! I will go back!
Une expérience authentique & savoureuse ! De passage à Montréal pour les vacances, j'ai découvert Balam, & c'était une excellente surprise ! Les saveurs authentiques de la cuisine mexicaine sont incroyables, avec des plats généreux & parfaitement équilibrés. Le personnel est accueillant & chaleureux, l'ambiance conviviale, & le service rapide. Mention spéciale pour leurs tacos & margaritas : un vrai délice ! Je recommande vivement à tous ceux qui veulent une véritable escapade culinaire mexicaine à Montréal.
Nov 25, 2024
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Bel endroit, belle déco. Service souriant & sympathique, mais un peu lent. Nourriture décevante. Les tacos étaient secs, peu savoureux. Ne valait pas la peine, surtout pour le prix.
Nourriture & atmosphere incroyable. Le churros etait surement le meilleur que j'ai eu a Montreal. Le tacos surf n turf etait tres savoureux & la viande tres tendre. Le resto a une belle vu sur le centre d'achat RoyalMount avec beaucoup de verdure. Mention special a l'excellent service de Nadi
Beautiful Tulum-inspired decor. The staff was incredibly friendly & efficient. The tortillas were made with real corn flour, which made a big difference. We had the pork tacos, which were amazing, & the shrimp tostadas. The Caesar salad was also really good. To top it all off, we had churros for dessert. Overall, a great evening!
