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Restaurant Balam Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
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Restaurant Balam

Cultivate simplicity, harvest the extraordinary
Town of Mont-Royal
4.3$$$
OPEN11:30 am - 11 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Sunday
Note: The bar remains open after the kitchen closes, should you wish to enjoy a drink.
MexicanLatin AmericanGluten-free OptionsTacosBrunchGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-Bar
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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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Our Specialties

Guacamole, Tacos & Ceviche

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
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!
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4.3410 ratings
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*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

Balam offers a vibrant and elevated dining experience that transports guests to a Tulum inspired setting with its stunning decor, warm ambiance, and stylish design. The menu features sophisticated, contemporary Mexican cuisine, with many diners praising the flavorful, fresh ingredients, exceptional ceviches, and savory tacos. While the cocktail menu is a standout favorite, the atmosphere is often noted as energetic, making it an excellent spot for a festive night out. While service is frequently described as professional, attentive, and welcoming, some experiences vary regarding wait times and volume levels, particularly during peak hours. Overall, it remains a memorable destination for those seeking high quality dishes and a unique atmosphere in a beautiful location.
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Emmanuelle
5.0

Les meilleurs margaritas!! & super service

Jun 20, 2026
on Google
Jelibeth
5.0

Nous avons bien apprécié la nourriture. C'était très bon & frais. Cependant, le service était très long. Nous avons attendu longtemps avant qu'on vienne prendre notre commande, & ensuite pour avoir nos assiettes.

Jun 18, 2026
on Google
Nelson
5.0

I have to say, this place is worth every penny you spend. The food is outstanding, the ambiance is beautiful, & the service is truly A1.

In my humble opinion, this is the best Mexican food in Montreal. Everything we tried was exceptional. The duck tacos, ribeye tacos, & ceviches were absolutely amazing.

Make sure to save room for dessert you'll be pleasantly surprised. Every dish was prepared with care & packed with flavor.

If you're looking for a great dining experience, I highly recommend Balam. Good food, great atmosphere, & memorable moments. Highly recommended!

Jun 17, 2026
on Google
Sorelle
2.0

Very noisy
Waited 1hrs 30mins for my plat

Jun 16, 2026
on Google
Nicolas
5.0

Ceviche & postre tres leches dessert tasted amazing. The tacos were also good but i personally prefer authentic Mexican restaurants

Jun 14, 2026
on Google
Christina
3.0

The thing is that the service is very slow coming from the waitresses. I saw the drinks being quickly ready from the bartenders & just waiting to get picked up & this probably explains why the drinks taste dilluted. Its really too bad because it is a very beautiful place with a lot of potential but there is some training to do, especially with the price you are paying you expect a similar, decent downtown upscale service & we did not get that at all. It felt very fast chain unfortunately. Hopefully it gets better, but it does make me second guess another visit

Jun 14, 2026
on Google
Vicki
3.0

Drinks were watered down; we had to ask them to add more liquor to our cocktails.
No water was served when seated. We had to ask the waitress after being seated for a good 15-20 minutes. Felt like we were disturbing the waitress when asking for a request.
Overall; nice atmosphere & decor; top notch music; food was good; but they need to work on their service or else they'll loose clientele.

Jun 14, 2026
on Google
Bob
4.0

L'accueil & l'atmosphère sont chaleureux & le service est rapide & courtois ! Le décor à l'intérieur du restaurant est impressionnant ainsi que la terrasse.
Le point noir est au niveau de la nourriture ! Il me semble que le menu est à revoir ! Il manque de choix, & surtout au niveau de la qualité & du goût ! Comme si il manque d'épices .. les tacos à la viande pas très fameux
En conclusion, ce restaurant a du potentiel mais je ne classerai pas comme restaurant haut de gamme au niveau culinaire ! Plus tôt moyen normal, donc le prix que nous avons payé n'est pas justifiable

Jun 14, 2026
on Google
Bhavisha
4.0

The restaurant itself was beautiful, service was great! Cocktails were delicious.

I did however find it a bit of a nuisance that as soon as we arrived we were told we had the table for 2 hours only but the table wasn't even ready for us when we got there. I was glad they didn't rush us & allowed us to stay longer.

Jun 14, 2026
on Google
Alain
5.0

Excellent service & qualité! La terrace est aussi très agréable!

Jun 9, 2026
on Google
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