Escondite

J’adore vivre au centre ville de
Montréal parce que tout se fait à pied mais je trouve ça parfois (souvent) un peu plate en frais de restaurants. Il faut chercher un peu plus fort pour trouver dans cette mare de business de la nourriture sans chaleur ni passion un trésor. Mais ce Resto fait parti de mes coups de cœur de quartier. Tout est bon au menu et particulièrement leur jalepenos corn bread. Great drinks too.

Definitively a downtown place to go after work — the food is very great ! And the margaritas are very good shared with the girlfriends (a pichet obviously)
Take the fish taco, the nachos, quesedillas MIAM MIAM MIAM

I was honestly very disappointed with my meal. It started off great, we started with guacamole to share and it was delicious. However the tacos we ordered to share were a let down. I ordered the Baja (fish) tacos and the pollos hermanos (fried chicken) tacos. The fish tacos were so fried that they were overwhelming, they didn’t taste like tacos at all just like fried batter. The chicken in the chicken tacos was very grey, fatty meat, not good quality by any means and not the quality I would have expected from such an upscale place. My boyfriend ordered the smoke meat tacos, which he liked but didn’t think they were anything to rave about, and the Don Puerco (pork) tacos which were pretty bland. We’re both students and were looking to treat ourselves to a nice meal and we left feeling pretty dissatisfied. However I do have to say that their service is great, very attentive servers, too bad the meal left something to be desired.

Went there not long after it opened. Food was good and since we were 3 people we shared the food when possible. It was all good some better than other. Drinks were good but strong on the alcohol. Décor is minimal but perfect for the restaurant.

This downtown spot has great food and a fun, kitschy yet self-​aware urban Mexican atmosphere. Plus they have Mezcal which, sadly, is nearly impossible to find anywhere else in Montréal.
I tried the ceviche, mango salad, fish tacos, veggie tacos, and key lime pie and all were «muy rico» in every way. Tons of flavor and super fresh. Ayayayaya!
Quite a few other Mexican spots have opened up in the city in the past couple years, and generally they are a little bit of a disappointment, but this place is super yummy and really fun.
Overall, Escondite is kind of a trendy spot with a downtown crowd which makes it a good place to go out to with a bunch of friends (it is definitely not a quiet family-​owned restaurant).
Check it out and make sure to try the Mezcal sampler. You won’t regret it. Actually, you might the next day, but at least you’ll have some good stories to tell.

I got the chips/​guac, al pastor tacos, and their version of the Mojito.
Pros:
— I’m super picky about guacamole (i.e. I always order it and hardly ever like it) but I did really like theirs. I liked that their chips weren’t standard corn chips but looked fresh fried and had some flavor on them.
— Tacos were really delicious — wouldn’t change a thing about them. Tortillas tasted homemade (if they aren’t, I wanna know what brand they use!)
— Drink was good although it could have been sweeter. I liked the little candied pineapple chunks that were in it.
— Nice atmosphere.
Cons:
— Staff could have been more attentive (took awhile to order) but food came out ridiculously quick. Everyone seemed to be running around.
I LOVE mexican food and this place has superb tacos. If I lived in Montréal, I would probably come here once a week. Unfortunately, I was just visiting. Also, I went on a Tuesday night and it was quite busy.

So yummy!!! Mango salad and chicken tacos were by far our favourites. No room for churros but bet they’d be fab!

Super cute trendy deco. The ribs and fish tacos are on point! It’s truly a hidden gem. If you’re craving some authentic food I highly recommend giving it a try.

Tucked away on Union Escondite is truly a gem and the word is out that this place is worth hitting up. Even on a Tuesday the restaurant was packed so be sure to make reservations if you come. It has a fun vibe to it and I love the quirky, Mexican-​inspired décor.
It’s a tapas place so you order a bunch of dishes for tasting. We were a group of 7 so our waiter made up a special tasting menu for us. It consisted of a shrimp ceviche, mango salad, corn bread, quesadillas and chicken and cod tacos. Everything was really delicious but the standout for me was the cornbread which was so moist and hot. They also had put jalapenos in it which added a spicy touch to it. I love spicy food so this was appreciated. The quesadilla which had oaxaca and mushrooms were also a hit.
The cocktails were a little bit expensive. The cheapest ones start at $ 11. They were a bit weak considering the price but I did enjoy their takes on classics like the mojito.
The service was great here. It was speedy and the waiter was very friendly. He also knew the menu very well so he was able to make some excellent recommendations for us. Escondite turned out to be a great find and conveniently located near work so I would definitely like to come back here again in the future.

Tasty food and great drinks. Make sure to reserve otherwise you may not get a seat. Very cool décor.

I’d give them 5 stars, but they have a real inability to keep their alcohol stocked. It’s always a game of «ok… So what do you have!!!» Everything else is good. There’s NO excuse for running out of booze.

Super disappointed in the management of this restaurant. Showed up with my family and friends for a big celebration dinner only to be told no children under 18 allowed. I am a frequent diner and know what good customer service looks like and this was not it. The hostess told me that she tried to reach me today to confirm. She recited the number she had and when I whipped out my phone to show her that she never called, so she told another lie that the website clearly indicates no one under 18. Fact checked again and another lie. So took my entourage of 9 and called in a favor at a better establishment. These guys won’t get my business. Pissed off.

Yes, yes, yes. This is my new favorite place downtown Montréal! I went there on a Friday night with my girlfriend and 2 other friends (Double date, yay!). We had a reservation and were immediately sat down on a nice tall wood table.
We had the guacamole to start. It was DE-​LICIOUS and served with homemade tortillas. Then we had the fried chicken taco– amazing. The ribs were also suuuuper tasty, fell right out the bone and basically melted in your mouth. The cocktails are cool and yummy and they have one choice of red wine which is also (surprisingly) good! Apparently they have a «sampler» deal you can order and get a bit of everything to try, probably worth a try too!
Don’t be fooled by the outside of this restaurant, go in. You won’t regret it. :)

Where do I begin? Our waiter; a fun, informative, friendly guy that helped make our evening terrific! The atmosphere is funky and energetic with great tunes. And the food was absolutely amazing! The wings and quesadillas were the best I have ever had. Had to try the churros and glad we did, delicious. Do yourself a favour and have a shot of tequila, you won’t be disappointed;) What a great eating experience in one of my favourite Canadian cities!

YUMMY. I came here with two friends on a Tuesday night, and it was jam packed! We ordered quite a few items: the jicama salad, the guacamole, shrimp ceviche, cod fish tacos, al pastor tacos, and churros. Holy mother. The ingredients were fresh and flavourful, the service was friendly, and I loved the location — it being slightly tucked away on Union Avenue right in the heart of the city. It was also reasonably priced too! I hope to return again!

Cool mexican restaurant ! Located on Union avenue in downtown Montréal near Phillips Square and opened since the end of April, I heard a lot about this place all over and finally tried out. I was not dissapointed at all. The place was jam pack, so popular. The waitress was like you have 1h to eat. Ok. A bit rush but it was worth it. Nice vibe, beautiful & authentic mexican decoration into a big industrial loft. Delicious guacamole 6 $ for entrees, the ceviche 11 $ was good, the ribs 13 $ were so delicious, the tacos were ok, my michelada 11 $ was refreshing. Service was very fast & pleasant, prices are good. Totally converted, I will need to good back to taste more of the menu + drinks. ¡Buen provecho!
⁵⁄₅ visited in July 2015.

We came here as a group of 20 on a Wednesday afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised that they were able to accommodate so many of us but not only that, very swiftly as well. The service was awesome, even as such a large group the waiter was on top of all the orders and consistently checked up on us. Plenty of choices on both the drinks and food menu.
I ordered a mohito, and shared a few tapas among my coworkers. The drinks were alright but to me, the standout of the night was definitely the food choices. The tacos were out of this world. We tried the guacamole, fish tacos, smoked meat tacos, beef tongue tacos, fried chicken tacos and the pork belly tacos. They also have a vegetarian option for all those vegetarians out there.
My favorite was definitely the pork belly taco, which was probably the best taco I’ve had in montreal. My coworkers also raved around the beef tongue and fried chicken tacos, which at that point I didn’t have the room for. Great housemade guacamole as well !

The price point is really reasonable, with the tapas ranging from $ 6 – 14 and $ 7 for 2 decent sized tacos. I’d definitely recommend if you’re downtown and looking for a great 5 a 7 place to grab a bite.

This place deserves a review! It’s so festive in here… in the sense of great décor, causal vibe, and the ability to let my imagination to take over. I really felt like Nacho Libre would be jumping out asking me about his recreation clothes! :D
I came here when it has only been opened for 2 months. Like any new resto, you gotta give it some time to iron things out… no major improvement is needed tho’, just let the food speak for itself!
Affordable prices and perfect sizes that allows you to sample a lot of their menu items in one visit. Everything is so tasty! You cannot go wrong in getting the tacos… They’re like 3-​bite tacos. My fav is the cauliflower one… yum!!!
Also got the fresh churros that comes with Nutella… If you like fried and chocolate, then this is the dessert for you.
I highly recommend this place to go to after work if working downtown. I’d come here everyday if I could ;).

On l’a essayé le midi. Le menu est original et très abordable. On a tous apprécié nos tacos et les côtes levées.
La bière est chère.
Le serveur était bien sympathique et le service était rapide.

Went there with a group of 12.
Food was ok to good.
Guacamole and ribs were awesome!!!
Chicken wings were good.
The tacos and ceviche were ok.
Quesadilla was so so for 14 $.
Starting waiter, forgot some of our orders.
Price was ok.

Relativement nouveau, situé dans le Quartier des spectacles. Une belle surprise.
Commençons par la boisson (oui, j’ai aussi mangé…). J’ai pris un Cartel de Santa préparé à base de Mezcal, Sirop de fleur d’hibiscus, jus de Lime et Soda. Sucré. Le goût de fleur d’hisbicus est subtil, juste assez pour relever le verre.
Côté bouffe maintenant. J’ai commencé par la salade de mangue avec Concombre, coriandre, arachides, echalotte croustillantes, vinaigrette au Chamoy (si ma mémoiré né me trompe pas). Bön, délicieux, rafraichissant en fait.
J’ai aussi pris un Ceciche de Remolachas fait avec Betterave, Pommes, Céleris, Echalottes marinées, Coriandre et Graines de tournesol. Le goût de betterave est subtil, ce qui est pour moi, un signe de réussite. J’ai toujours trouvé que la betterave enterrait n’importe quoi et prenait toujours toute la place comme goût, peu importe le plat.
Sinon, que dire… assez abordable et un excellent service.

Great food. The guacamole is not to be missed.
Was disappointed with the shrimp ceviche but the tacos more than made up for it. Favourite was the Pollo Hermanos followed by the lengua.
Service was great. Will definitely visit again.

Was there last night for there opening, great food & cocktails, this place will be one of the best Mexican restaurants in Montréal, its situated next to the quartier des spectacles so if your going to see a show its a great place to go before, my favorites the smoke meat taco, the quesadilla, the baja taco (fish), the ensalada de mangos was super fresh and for the drinks the Michelada, this drink has clamato which im not a big fan but its delicious!
Will absolutely be back!!!