Excellent food and service. The Cilantro Smash was tasty! Our table had a rock to it, which was disruptive but we were very happy with our dinner. read more

I was looking for a little spot outside the conference I had been attending and away from the hotel food I'd eaten. I did a little search on my map app and Escondite, very nearby where I was staying, was open. Wonderful! Great service, terrific food, and lovely atmosphere. It's been months since I was there, so I don't recall details, except for the exceptional attention we received from the host and servers. read more

Food Amazing! Drinks, perfect! Staff, absolutely awesome! Environment, incredible! My group had an absolute amazing experience here, I couldn't recommend it more! Thank you so much for making Montréal amazing! read more

Escondite - Best Mojito (and tacos) I've ever had. - Mexican Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Stopped by Escondite for a small bite and got the shrimp ceviche ($14.95), Baja 2.0 fish tacos ($10.95) and a pitcher of the Mojito Del'King ($49.95) for the table. The mojito here is really good with lime juice, sweetness from the pineapple syrup, kick from the jalapeño and tons of freshness from mint and vervain leaves. The ceviche used great quality cured shrimp with a balanced dressing but wish there was more cilantro and plantain chips. The fish tacos were pretty average though. Overall, the food is a 3.5* but the drinks + vibe bump up my rating. read more

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Delicious food and drinks plus the vibes are fantastic! The service was also great, they fit us in on a busy night and were very attentive! I had the Baja tacos, tuna tostado and a spicy margarita and they were all fantastic. My companions got the blood orange margaritas, new El Paso tacos, chicken tostadas, and Al pastor tacos and loved them all as well. read more

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Food was good. ambiance was good. The fresh guacamole was delicious. Service was good but not exceptional. It was a easy walk from our hotel. read more

Food is really good but the portions relative to the price are very small. Service can be a bit slow even when they aren't busy but they are friendly. Ambiance is lovely! They always have nice music and the decor is very bright and fun. Overall, would definitely recommend a visit. You gotta try their nachos! Very interesting twist. read more

Authentic and will be our go to place for tacos when we're in the area again! It really felt like we were in Mexico having tacos. Everything was so fresh! Service was great! read more

I have been going to Escondite since they opened about a decade ago and it has remained one of my favorite restaurants. The food is fresh, delicious, and meticulously prepared. Their drinks are imaginative and refreshing and their service can't be beat. They recently made a mistake with my reservation which resulted in a visit to a different location not too far way and they treated us like royalty with a few complementary items. It was a memorable night and I will always give them my business! read more

Had dinner with a friend here on a Thursday and we were wowed by the food. I always knew this place was good but never had the opportunity to try. We ordered the guacamole as an entree and it was amazing, very creamy and mild. Then we had the chicken wings which had just enough kick and tangy-ness. For the tacos we went for the baja fish tacos and the pollos hermanos chicken tacos and they were excellent. We finished it off with churros, hmmmmm. Our server was super friendly too and explained some of the menu to us and made recommendations. Honestly, great service, great food, super chill vibe. read more

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Not sure which is better, the outstanding food or the wonderful service. The ribs are out of this world and the guacamole is sublime. Ice cold beers and awesome margaritas. The staff is over the top friendly, Thais, our server was fantastic! Can't recommend strong enough! read more

Came here for a work/team dinner - a late team dinner around 8:30pm. Place was still jumping. Ambiance is a mix of low lighting and loud music, which, when trying to talk in a group setting, takes away from the experience a bit. The space is a little tight, but that keeps the servers to customers ratio at a good spot. Everything we ordered came with a bit of spice and heat - not sure if that is intended throughout the menu, just a small warning. It wasn't melt your tongue heat. A few of our party did mention it was not quite expected. I tend to enjoy the spice therefore I'm not giving any points off. The table ordered guac and chips and they were fabulous. All made from scratch, excellent flavors. Guac was smooth and great consistency for dipping chips. I had the tostadas (appetizer version). Two tostadas, loaded with goodness. Light, good mix of flavors and freshness. read more

The food, the service and the ambience are all amazing and we tried so many things on the menu between the 4 of us. The ceviche and tacos are fantastic and I don't think there is a bad thing on the menu. This place is worth stopping by. read more

Out of everything I ordered, I enjoyed the basa tacos the most, although, in my opinion, it was stuffed with too much red slaw. I had the basa fish tacos, the shrimp ceviche and the corn soup. The portion was good if you're looking for a quick not-too-filling meal. As for the service, our server was really nice and took the time to recommend some items even though it was a busy night. read more

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We were there today. They said it will take 30 minutes for 6 people to seat but we're able to get us a table in 10 minutes so great. We ordered a few items. Chicken wings that came were tasteless and when asked for Tabasco got a sweet smoked Tabasco. Really they need better sauce to go with the wings. Chicken Tacos were ordered by 3 folks and only two plates came. After waiting for another 10 minutes we decided to ask the server. Upon inspecting our table she mentioned that one of the dish had chicken tacos for two?!?!? Who brings two dishes in one? How do you split the sides? Sauce? Just bizarre. Mango salad had mixed reviews. One person raves about it and the other left half the bowl. Tacos with jalapeño were average. Price however is not bad especially if you are visiting from New York area. Won't be returning though which is my barometer for one star. read more

Escondite - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Having been to the other location in the past, when my friend and I were searching for a "light" dinner, I suggested Escondite. Luckily there was a location close to our hotel so we headed out and crossed our fingers for seats at 6:15. When we first arrived, they said they didn't have seats but after checking their reservations, they offered to seat us at the bar but we'd have to be done by 7:15. My friend and I were starving and guaranteed them that we would be done within the hour. Everyone was super accommodating and service was great. The restaurant had a very casual environment and we enjoyed the vibe we got. We were served right away and we never waited long for anything. Maybe they were trying to rush as they needed the seats in an hour but I never felt rushed. Service was friendly and efficient and food was delicious. Our "light" dinner turned into a full on feast as we ordered guac and chips, shrimp ceviche, one cocktail each, churros and 3 types of tacos (the korean steak, pork belly and fish tacos). We enjoyed every bit and there were no remnants left of any of the dishes. We also appreciated the bartender's advice to eat the steak tacos last as they were a bit spicy and didn't want us to compromise the taste of the other 2 flavours. Following his advice, we were grateful as they had quite a kick and would have overpowered the delicious flavour of the other 2 tacos. In the end our favourite was the pork belly tacos. I'd recommend a visit here if you're into tacos as you'll get delicious food and really great service. read more

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It's a warm #TacoTuesday night here in Montreal and I'm in search of some good Mexican food! I found this place via Yelp and gave it a try, here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right off of Rue Drummond in what I'd like to call one of the party districts... is this gem. There's no private parking lot so good luck finding a spot on the street, they give hefty tickets out here. I know because I got one. We sat outside on the wooden patio that holds about 5 or 6 tables. I didn't check out much of the inside, but when I did go to the bathroom I was in awe at the beautiful murals that were downstairs! There was so much color and all of the walls were covered in them. It was fascinating for sure. Service: I can't remember the young lady's name, but she was a rock star. She was running in and out the restaurant (since the outdoor section was technically across the sidewalk away from the main building) and was just taking good care of us. Food: I tried 2 sets of tacos and 1 tostada! I was not disappointed! My favorites were the Korean Steak Tacos! They're made up of sirloin steak, oaxaca cheese, grilled cactus, pickled jalapeno and an "orange crush sauce". Doesn't that sound enticing?! It was fabulous. I had never had grilled freaking cactus before, but I will be sure to have it in the future! The 2nd set I had were called the Mr. Mole which concocted of grilled chicken, mole sauce, feta cheese, red onions, sesame crackers and cilantro. The mole sauce is what drew me to these because I know it's an authentic Mexican condiment made up of about 30 ingredients. Cool right?! There were delicious. Last, but not least were the La Tinga tostadas which are the same corn tortillas that are used in the taocs (not all tacos), but they're fried so they're completely flat. It's like a hard taco... but not a taco. Lol. The La Tinga used a tomato & chipotle chicken base with queso fresno, pickled jalapeno, Mexican cream, chili and guajillo sauce. It was a little messier than the tacos, but still absolutely fabulous. Value: All prices are in $CAD. So the base price for any set of 2 tacos or tostadas is $8.95 then things go up from there. My steak tacos were an additional $1.95. Not bad AT ALL. Now my tequila flight was $27.95. That's where you start to run the bill up. Lol. In conclusion I really enjoyed myself here and will certainly make more #TacoTuesday appearance here! You should too! read more

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This was my first time eating here and I have to say it won't be my last visit. We came to celebrate a colleague's promotion during lunch hour and they were able to accommodate all 15 of us! Cute little Mexican restaurant located downtown Montreal on Drummond street. The décor has a nice nostalgique Mexican theme! The ambiance is cozy! The staff is Polite! The food ... taste DELISH which is the most important part -lol and prices are reasonable given it's location. Payment options= all ($, interact and credit cards) Parking= street parking - meters Walking distance from Peel metro (green line) Walking distance from Bonaventure metro (orange line) read more

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Amazing tacos, perfect for a date night as they come in pairs. The tuna tostadas were excellent with a lovely amount of spice and freshness, and we then tried three kinds of tacos, the Al Pastor, shrimp and cheese, and Mr. Mole which was apparently the newest addition to the menu and just delicious. The four small plates were just about the right amount of food for two of us, though we considered ordering more just to keep trying the great variety of flavours! The tequila cocktails were the most reasonably priced I have seen in Montreal, so I tried the Miss Pamplona which was full of grapefruit. We found a decent IPA on tap which was harder than I expected in the city. There are several different interesting seating areas with lots to look at including funky wall decorations and lots of cacti. Friendly efficient service throughout. Would definitely go back. Reservations recommended via their website - when we tried to book for 5 pm opening time on a Thursday there were no remaining slots until 7 so we took a chance and went at opening time and there were two remaining two seat tables so we got lucky! read more

Fun atmosphere and kind servers. The food was good, although a bit pricey for small portions. Drinks were fantastic - I would go back again solely for the Cilantro Smash However, the kitchen sent out orders at vastly different times. We were a party of 10, and half of the table had already finished and ordered desert by the time the other half received their main course. read more

I've visited this restaurant twice and on both occasions, the food, service and ambiance were on point! Out of the three items that I've tried, the Baja Taco was my favourite. It's crispy cod, avocado crema, cabbage slaw, black pepper cream. This taco was packed with so many different flavours that all blended well together. My only complaint is that the portions are very small. If you're popping in for happy hour and small bites, this is perfect. If you're looking for a filling meal, this isn't your best bet. The restaurant is very small, but not crammed - more like super cozy. I'd advise making a reservation before-hand. On both visits, I popped in during the week and fortunately snagged the last available table. I enjoyed my visits and I'll be back! read more

Escondite - La Tinga Tostadas and Baja Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Guacamole was amazing, and the service was great! Very cute little spot with cozy ambiance :)

I love Mexican food and had been wanting to try this place for a while. But you can't just walk in, they're always busy! So reservations are highly recommended! We started with guacamole and tortilla chips. Chips were strips of tortilla deep fried, interesting concept but a bit greasy. There are so many tacos to chose from, even a couple of vegetarian options. I tried the ancho tofu tacos, soooo good! Be aware that not all tacos are of the same size, some are smaller than others... so for 9-12$ for 2 tacos, that's not going to be enough for a meal. It adds up rather quickly. My husband and I got 3 plates of tacos, guacamole and a couple of drinks and the bill came to over $100! And we weren't even full yet!! read more

We were a group of 8 who came for birthday lunches this past Tuesday. This location is slightly bigger and fits groups in a few sections. Always love looking around at the decor throughout the restaurant. There is something always eye catching. Our main server was attentive and kind. I ordered the mango salad which was very tasty and a good sized portion for one. I followed that by an order of the baja fish tacos which were satisfying. These dishes hit the spot and I did not feel overly full. The only reason for my 4 stars was that my colleague received 2x orders of his tacos as the server brought it to the wrong table. He was not compensated and paid for both. Despite the mix-up, my colleagues enjoyed their orders such as the general tao chicken, ribs, key lime dessert in a cup, and chicken tacos. I'll be back and the next time I'll order alcohol. read more

Walked in on Saturday night without a reservation, they were able to accommodate us on a cute table for 2, but I would recommend reservations. Great dishes to share, everything I had was great, great taste, nice presentation, and delicious, from the quesadillas to the tacos to their churros. I will definitely be back. read more

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Incredible food that are small tapas portions so you can try a ton of things - thank goodness! They're all amazing! Great service! We can for lunch and I want to come back later in evening to sit at bar and the very low lit dining room. Very romantic. Montreal needed this place! read more

This my first time at the second location of Escondite. I was hoping to try out their terasse but it was raining. Nonetheless I was happy to sit in the cooler basement area. The decor is so authentic. I ordered the steak (11)$, cauliflower (9$) tacos to share (they come in pairs). Of the two the steak was a 5/5 - the perfect amount of spice balanced out with a sweet crush sauce. I added the Chipotle Tabasco for a kick. It almost tasted like a beef bulgogi. The cauliflower taco was average. I thought the piece of cauliflower was too large to fit in a taco. We had the chicken tinga tostada (a pair for 9$) that was served on a crispy tortilla - this was a good dish but not as good as the steak. Top Top it off, the elote for 4$ was so good. The corn was large in size and good to share, lots of flavour. The drinks were pricey - 12$ a cocktail. I could've done without. For two people (2 tacos, 1 tostada, 1 elite, drink) was 38$ without tip and tax that is a solid deal. I noticed there was a tasting menu for 30$ as well per person but I only saw it at the end, which let's you sample many of the dishes. For someone that never liked Mexican food, this place converted me! This group never disappoints! read more

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I took my mother and daughter here for dinner and we all loved it! We ordered tacos, tortillas and quesadillas plus guacamole and margaritas. Some dishes are extra spicy so be careful when ordering. The guacamole was fresh and dishes were each uniquely prepared. My only disappointment was ordering margaritas and not realizing they were not ´traditional' but made with blood oranges instead of limes. I ordered a ´normal' margarita for my second one and preferred it. The service was friendly and music fun. I really liked the Frida Kahlo decorations on walls. Outside seating looked nice but was full-- reservations recommended. read more

We had visited the restaurant before and ordered same tasting manu, the previous experiences was amazing which makes us always want to come back. However this time we had group of 13 with reservation, the experiences we have was totally not worth for a next visit. First of all, I have to say the food is good. We have 12 people order tasting manu, as per last experiences, we were not only enjoyed our food, but also we made our money valued for what we paid for. ( we were 3 people last time) Last time 3 of us had following dishes: 1. Guacamole + nachos -1 bow to share 2. Mango salad -1 bow to share 3. Corn bread - 2 whole bread to share 4. Ribs - total 6; 2 for each 5. Quesadilla 3/4 portions (1/4 each) 6. Tacos ( chicken and fish 1 for each) total 6 7. Fried chicken wings ( 3 pieces/ 1 for each) 8. Churros (1 for each) This time with such a big group, the quantity of food was reduced with no reason, we all had great tasting manu here before, we were thinking they might just add some new dishes on...but actually no. We had this time 1. Guacamole + nachos -4 bows to share with 12 people 2. Mango salad -4 bows to share 12 people 3. Corn bread - HALF of bread each 4. Ribs - total 12; 1 for each 5. Quesadilla - 2 fingers big size for each 6. Tacos ( chicken and fish 1 for each) 7. Churros (1 for each) We missed one dish... We love the food there, i only suggest it should set a standard quantity of food. We pay the same price, if there is any change we should get inform before ordering it. Not to surprising your old customers just by a sudden decreasing of the volume. We will feel very disappointed about it. Also, we had reservation, we didnt like it when they tried to squeeze 13 people into a 11 seats space without a better space utilization. It's sad to have such unpleasant dinning experiences during holiday seasons. We hope somehow the restaurant will consider to improve and provide a better customer experiences in the future. read more

Excellent tacos and guacamole. The drinks were a little week. There is no free WiFi. It was good overall!

Went here last night and staff was really nice and accommodating. Food was really nice Mexican style not tex mex garbage food. Loved the vibe inside and bright colors. Took a too long between end of meal and dessert but staff was hopping! Brought us a free church's without us saying anything. Definitely be back next time we're in town! Well done folks read more

WOW! What a find! I went to Escondite, the one on Drummond - NOT the one on Union Street! - to take a look at Stikki Peaches' artwork, which I have been following around the city. Much to my surprise, I found something I didn't except! My initial intentions were to have a quick coffee but the authenticity and hospitable ambiance of this little Mexican restaurant won me over and so I took a seat. As usual, I chose a table next to the window, but this time not so I can have a view to the outside, but rather to have a view of the whole place. I let the sweetest young waitress named Pascale bring me her recommendation according to my "food mood", which was something light (remember I had only intended to have a coffee). Was I in for another surprise... the food was out of this world! Or, at least, out of this country, as it traveled me to its place of origin... Mexico! Then I took a sip of my mojito, another super recommendation by Pascale. And BOOM, that's when it happened - it was love at first sip! I just had to know who created this killer mojito, and believe me, I've had my fair share of mojitos! It turns out it's Francesco, the barman who has his own little secret recipe (which I will never tell). Then along comes Pedro claiming that his mojito is better! So, how can I refuse to try it, right? Now, the question is: Who makes the best mojito eveeeeer? I'll let you decide... The décor, the music, the ambiance, the staff, the food, the drinks - these are all what make this gem of a place my absolute favorite in Montreal! So much so that I even contemplated NOT sharing it with the world. Just so I can always find my spot, right there... next to the window! read more

Food was absolutely amazing and our waitress Tara was absolutely awesome and made dinner such a great experience!! 10/10 definitely recommend !!! read more

Stopped by for the churros to take out and the service was seamless from the hostess who greeted me to the waiter who took my order to the cook who quickly prepared it to the waitress who handed the churros to me ... and all was done with a smile! I fully intend to return for cocktails and dinner. read more

Escondite - View from the kitchen looking towards the entrance level. Very cozy! - Mexican Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Took the Tacos al Pastor and a Michelada. Really disappointed about everything: food, service, drinks. read more

Escondite - Mexican Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

They have a tasting many of 5 courses and it was epic. Cornbread was excellent Their gyozas with melted white soft cheese inside really good. Chicken and pulled pork tacos very tasty. We challenged and asked for a spicy dish and the "general chapo" chicken didn't dissapoint. Ended with awesome churros with chocolate. read more

Probably the best tacos I've ever had. Seems like they're always busy, and I can see why now. And the service is superb. read more

I've tried their union location before and really enjoyed it and this location was good too. The food and drinks are just as solid. The pork tacos and the steak tacos are my favourite and their churros are really good too ! We got great service and delicious food at a reasonable price. This location is still very fun with the decor and atmosphere but the win has to go to the union location for that. If you want to go at lunch make sure you have a reservation or you risk waiting minimum 20minutes but likely more because seating is limited especially for groups. This is a nice place for a date or a one on one outing but less for larger groups especially without a reservation. The food is really good though and service is always friendly ! read more

Quick service of mexican fusion served with a special touch (tacos, mango cerviche, guacamole and homemade chips etc) Always packed!

This is the newer location of the original Escondite on Av Union. They take reservations so I would recommend making one. The space is relatively small and really nicely decorated in a recurring Frida Kahlo theme. The menu has a wide variety of small plates. There were four of us and our server recommended we order approximately 10 small plates to share. We ordered 8 and that was perfect. I tried the Mojito del King cocktail-refreshing and tasty but I didn't find it to be spicy in spite of the jalapeño. Our small plate selection: shrimp ceviche, pork ribs, two orders of nachos (not with chips! More like little dumplings-yummy), mushroom quesadilla, steak, Baja & crispy chicken tacos. It was all very good. Although we were quite full, I still wanted to finish the meal off with an order of the churros. They were nice and hot, served with a side of Nutella. We will be back the next time we're in the area! read more

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