I ordered for take out as I live across the street and I saw extremely positive reviews. I lived in Mexico for 6 years and I am a million percent confident the owners and the chefs are not Mexican and never have they ever ate a good taco. I ordered 1 of each taco, and each one of them was more disappointing than the last. I am shocked of all these positive reviews, 1) they are fake or 2) these people have very below average taste buds and palate. The porc and chicken tacos were frozen and not even re heated properly. The fish smelled too fishy a classic sign of old frozen fish!!! The cabbage, lettuce, jalapeños were extremely subpar quality, very very old. The ingredients in each taco did not complement each other - it was absolutely distasteful. The only item that seemed relatively fresh was the corn tortilla but even so...they were rubbery for more than half the tacos. I am so shocked and so disappointed that I wasted 98$ in this place. I also tipped the waiter 15% for my takeout, which was not an issue since she was very nice. The owners should be disgusted and embarrassed by their own behaviour as they are ruining the industry and have the audacity to call themselves a traditional Mexican restaurant!!! I invite everyone who reads this review to go ahead and order 1 taco and witness for yourself how disgusting this food is!!! Even 1 taco would be too much profit for a disgusting place like this who have no respect for their customers. To the owner and the chefs please get a grip of reality, just because u can scam customers does not give you the right to do so!!!!! To the owner the least u could do is quality check ur food and buy fresh ingredients!!!!! U should be ashamed of yourself for wasting our money and time. Disgusting.

4.5/5. Al pastor tacos: decent. Fried chicken tacos: not bad. Ribs: tasty, a tad pricy, small amount. Churros: good. Mezcal: enjoyed neat, served with orange slices dipped in sweet salty spices. Overall, good food though on the expensive side for what you are getting. Taco presentation on the messy side.

My wife and I loved this restaurant! We were overwhelmed with all of the options and got lucky pulling this one off of a long list. The drinks were really well done, the food was excellent, and the servers and staff even better. If you're reading this to see where you should get food in Montreal, consider this your last review. Stop looking, call and make a reservation.

I’d give this place 6⭐️ if I could. It was packed at lunch today. I sat at the bar as I was solo. I had a margarita and fish and steak tacos. Damn so good and tasty. Wish I could have had a couple more. I’ll be back soon.

Food here was great but nothing better tham the service the staff is upstanding Tara You Rock... keep up the hard work guys... Your Friends From Boston Massachusetts.

Extremely popular joint. It was hard to get a reservation on a Thursday night—loud, vibrant, and zestful crowd. Great wait staff. Portions are small tapas style. We ordered tacos, and they were one of the best tacos we have ever had, including in Mexico. I recommend it 100%.

Somehow I took no pictures of the tacos which were the best part! Okay the drinks were also great and the bartender was incredibly friendly and helpful. It was a kind of eclectic mixing of foods, but everything tasted good (except maybe the ceviche—it wasn’t bad but it wasn’t what I expected as ceviche: it was kind of like guacamole with some fish in it).

This place is a little gem. Upscale casual atmosphere when you walk in, nicely decorated with lots of features to look at. The menu is a tapas style tasting menu. Ideal for a group or couple to share multiple items slowly. If you are a little more hungry get a few items and enjoy it slowly, but if you get a few items it can a little pricy. Although the service is prompt once the next item is ordered. Food presentation is great lots of colour and flavour. Al Pastor was great with fresh mango and pork. Mango Salad was tasty also. Everything I had I really enjoyed! Margarita’s were good also! Sat at the bar alone and had a friendly conversation with Alejandro who treated me as a special guest. I will be back many times.

-Their fish tacos (All their tacos are served as  a pair of  soft tacos made of 6 inches snack flour tortillas  for $8) are made of  battered deep-fried cod, a cream of avocado (in place of the common white creamy sauce that is usually found in baja-style tacos -- which these tacos took their inspiration from) and cabbage slaw. I prefer this simple combination of ingredients in my tacos to the overhelming display of ingredients that can sometimes be found with fish tacos elsewhere. The battered deep-fried cod   featuring  a delicate  crisp. Although I tend to prefer the bold and rustic flavors of some traditional tacos, I have to admit that Escondite's  refined fish tacos were still  very enjoyable 7/10 Al pastor soft tacos, pork belly al pastor, grilled pineapple, onions. They use quality ingredients and that was key to this  taco as, to take an example, their pork was of better quality than at your average taqueria. They have marinated the pork belly exquisitely  well. 8/10 -Guacamole: prior to my meal, while reading the online reviews on Escondite, I found that their guacamole is praised by some as the best guacamole they ever had, others finding it lacking in terms of seasoning. This one I was having was  judiciously seasoned,  the avocado perfectly ripe (essential for a good guacamole), the splash of acidity coming from the lime not overwhelming at all (the mistake you do not want to make with a guacamole) and yet vivid /  exciting on the palate. 8/10 -e steak koreano & nopal - sirloin, oaxaca cheese,  grilled cactus, pickled jàlapeno, spicy orange crush crema- this had a complexity of flavors that were very exciting.   This as well as the el pastor taco are my preferred bites at Escondite.  8/10 --la tinga (tomato and chipotle chicken, queso oaxaca, lime crema ,  lettuce) hard shell tacos were the least interesting of the tacos I have tried as the flavors did nothing for me, and the hard texture of a tortilla is something I can live without   6/10 --Quesadillas ($14) were as tasty as you would expect from good quality melting cheese (oaxaca and cheddar, in this case) in flour tortillas. black truffle paste and mushrooms were added for complexity. Oaxaca and cheddar were thoughtful and stood as the right choice of cheeses for the quesadillas. 7/10 --Nachos 2.0 ($12) - Gyozas au monterey Jack, jalapeno, pico de gallo aux grenades, guacamole, queso fresco, crema au poivre noir (black pepper  crema).  Gyoza nachos are nachos shaped like dumplings. Rustic, in presentation, rather than sophisticated but that is normal for taqueria food. The mild flavor of the monterey jack cheese  complimenting well the guacamole and salsa fresca laid atop the nachos. The enticing blend of flavors perpetuated with the addition of the queso fresco and black pepper crema. This was a  highlight for me.   8/10 The cocktails (I took a cafe/tequila as well as a mezcla  based cocktail) I had on this evening were all memorable. Overall rating for the food: 7/10 (Category : tacos and tequila bar in North America)  by Tex Mex cooking standards in North America. I found the food generally well executed, always refined and yet full of  gusto. Service was great. One fine taqueria, for sure. And it's hip/lively.

This place is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've eaten at world-wide. The staff are friendly, the food is brilliant and decor is so perfectly matched to the dining experience.

Delicious drinks and tacos! My fave tacos are the Al Pastor and the Cochinita Pibil. The Baja isn’t bad either but can’t compare to the al pastor goodness! I was visiting Montreal for a month and went back to this place twice! The sangria and the smoky margarita are also good. They tend to get busy so make sure to reserve.

All those tacos we ordered were so good! Every ingredient in each taco was super fresh and professionally prepared. The quality and taste of the tacos were on point. I would definitely go back to have other items on the menu!

Very friendly staff, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Perfect to go as a couple or with a group of friends. Mexican cuisine with a Montreal touch. If you do not know what to eat you can order the tasting menu that includes a little of everything, but it is the chef who chooses it for you. Or you can order a la carte, the portions are not very large because the menu is designed as tapas so you can share several dishes. Definitely to try their variation of the chicken général Tao. Personally I find that the order of tacos is expensive for the size and quantity, but they have very good sazón.

Ordered the guacamole & chips, the cornbread, the cilantro smash, and the e steak koreano tacos. All were absolutely delicious, packed with flavour. The meat in the e steak koreano tasted like bulgogi, phenomenal. Keep in mind these are tapas so one serving is not a full meal. But absolutely worth the price 🙏 The service was fantastic as well. One of the highlights of our trip!

Amazing food; few selections for vegetarians however each was scrumptious! It’s a tapas menu so nothing is a big portion. We ordered the margarita pitcher, tamarind margarita and mango salad, cauliflower Tao and shrimp tacos and cauliflower tacos. One of the best mango salads I’ve had! Our servers were efficient and helpful in suggesting and pleasant. We sat outdoors as inside was full. But indoors looked cozy and bubbling with people s conversations. Location is central, crowd was all age groups . Steep prices but left us happy and satiated. Recommend 👍

This place it definitely very pricey for the portions. For instance, we were 2 and ate 85$ of tacos and left hungry and we are not people who can eat a lot. The tacos tasted not bad but they’re very small so you need to eat like 8 to be full. The service is not bad but also not good. Took them a long time to refill our water on a Monday night. It was my first and last time there. Very underwhelming.

Fast and good service , delicious food and compostable takeout containers. What more could you ask for? The pozole verde soup and the cauliflower general Tao with tamarind, agave, coriander and garlic sour cream were delicious , as were the truffle mushroom cheese quesadillas I took to go. I’d come back to try the cauliflower taco :)

Food and service was great but it is EXTREMELY overprices. 90$+ for two people and we were still hungry. I would come back if the food was cheaper or bigger portions (even if this is tapas) because it really tasted good.

Loved their tacos!!!! Al pastor and Coreen one were my favorite!!! Will go back for sure

Loved this place! Amazing atmosphere. The Ribs were so good we got them twice!!! 10/10 recommend, the staff was amazing

Ho my god! It was a crazy night! A group came twice the amount of what they booked but the staff still managed to make it an amazing and magical evening! Staff are so incredibly friendly and professional! Food is amazing, drinks are great, now I understand why it's always full! Well deserve the wait!

Out of towners with 48 hours in Montreal, my boyfriend and I googled places to eat in the city. We decided on Escondite Union and our expectations were exceeded! This is the best Mexican restaurant we've ever been to. We arrived 2 hours before close and took the last spots at the bar. Food and drinks were phenomenal! My favorite was the quesadilla with the truffles. Our bartender (Enrique I think) was super friendly and made us feel welcome. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

Delicious tacos and ceviche! Great quality-price and very fast and friendly service 👌. A bit loud though during lunch rush hour so not the best place to chat. Still highly recommend.

Went for a light dinner/snack. Ordered 4 tacos for 2 people. They were really good, good flavor and fresh ingredients. Only complaint is that they were very tiny..smallest tacos I’ve had anywhere. Tried a couple of different cocktails and they were delicious!

Fresh, authentic Mexican foods. Lots of Jarito flavours. Cocktails, etc menu seemed good but we didn't have anything from it

good food expensive staff seemed overworked

Escondite is amazing every time we go! Such an amazing and festive atmosphere. Staff is always really nice and friendly. Ordered the ceviche, nachos, guac and chips, baja tacos, El Pastor tacos, and churros. 10/10 recommend. The food is always served so quickly, you’re never waiting for long! Amazing place for celebratory dinners as well and food is always delicious. Thank you for having us Escondite!

Delicious tacos and great for sharing if you’re going in a small group! They have a lot of art work up enjoyed the vibes with the music. Check them out! 😊

Very unique little restaurant with creative cocktails and food. The food, especially tastes both authentic and inventive at the same time. Servers are very friendly. Cute decor! Will definitely come back and take friends here!

My favorite restaurant in Montreal for some time now. Try the "Experience Escondite" for $40 a person. Great value. Everything very fresh and tasty. Cocktails are small and pricey but very good. Not a bad thing to say about this place. Service is great and professional without hovering.

The food is delicious and has a good ambience/vibe. Wish they had more variety of cocktails but other than that, everything is so good! Don’t be shy to ask for the “experience”!

Amazing really delicious. The coconut Ceviche Shrimp Bruh It is almost a dessert. Ribs were of life. To stuffed for the nutella Churro.I see you next time

First off, JJ the hostess 😍...nuff said! The Tacos were made quick 5 to 7 minutes. Chicken was good! But the Steak was amazing ... 10 on 10 in my opinion! I'll be back

We came to this restaurant for the first time since we moved to Montréal a few months ago. We were beyond pleased by the exceptional service and delicious food. Escondite has traditional Mexican food with an amazing modern twist. The flavors and the dishes were phenomenal and the ambiance was fun and relaxed. You can tell the staff had a great vibe and were enthusiastic about working there. Would 100% recommend.

Vicky's service during Tacos and Tequila night was absolutely outstanding. From the moment we walked into the restaurant, she greeted us with a warm and welcoming smile, setting the tone for a delightful evening. Throughout our meal, Vicky was attentive and knowledgeable, helping us navigate the extensive tequila menu and offering great recommendations to pair with our tacos. Her genuine enthusiasm for the food and drinks was infectious and added to the overall enjoyment of the evening. Vicky's attention to detail and her ability to anticipate our needs made the dining experience truly exceptional. She made sure our glasses were never empty, and our plates were always promptly cleared, all while engaging in friendly and informative conversations about the dishes and their origins. Her friendly and personable nature created a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that made us feel right at home. Vicky's passion for the cuisine and her dedication to providing top-notch service made Tacos and Tequila night a memorable and enjoyable experience. We'll definitely be returning, and we hope to be served by Vicky once again. Thank you for an unforgettable evening!

We tried this busy and beautiful spot in Montreal for dinner. We had great time here, food was so good. All dishes were worth the price. I would definitely visit this place again to try different items on their menu.

Food was excellent. We tried 3 different tacos, and they were all delicious. The service was supper helpfully and we will definitely be returning.

Awesome place to grab some tacos, definitely the best I've had in the city. Service was super fast, they really know how to pump the food out! Prices were super reasonable for the quality

Still thinking about those nacho dumplings with the pomegranate. Wish I took a picture. Everything was delicious!!

Hello guys, I will recommend you this place. At first I thought “oh, is expensive! “ But really the food was really good. it was an amazing experience. I always believe in the customer services, if we are going to places to leave our money, we expect to received a good treat and service. Well, our waitress Marilou was amazing, always smiling and giving us an amazing service… I highly recommend “if you are not to hungry” to order the tasting service, it cost 40$ CAD and believe me it’s an experience. I spend around $80 CAD and it was enough. Thanks so much once again to our waitress for making our night pleasant.

Without exaggerating, some of the best tacos I ever had. The service was equally impressive who went above and beyond to make sure all our requests were accommodated (my wife is pregnant and cannot eat a laundry list of foods). The seating area is also cozy with an outdoor area as well. Get the nachos as a starter, very unique and super tasty.

I love the chicken mole tacos

Staff is super nice and the food is amazing. I recommend taking plates to share and a few drinks. If you are a big group or you are hungry, I recommend the Chef's taster (35$+ iirc), it provides a lot of varieties in the type of plates you get and you'll be full for sure. Note that you can make adjustments or request with this order (vegetarian i.e). One of my favorite resto in town :)

Beau restaurant. Belle ambiance, l’équipe est sympathique. Je suis très heureuse, ils ont su m’accommoder concernant des restrictions alimentaires

The food was awesome, the vibe was Nice. Great restaurant

(Translated by Google) Excellent evening, friendly service, our server was very pleasant and knew his menu. The tasting menu is worth it and there is a good variety. I highly recommend the restaurant. See you soon (Original) Excellente soirée, service aimable, notre serveur était très aimable et connaissait son menu. Le menu dégustation vaut la peine et il y’aune bonne variété. Je conseille fortement le restaurant. À bientôt

(Translated by Google) The menu due to the "Covid" is thinner than usual. Too bad, but we understand. The beef and cod tacos were excellent as usual. The starter salad with succulent mango. My shrimp ceviche was less successful. The coconut cream sauce in the ceviche was very good but the "cooking" of the prawns in the lime was rather intense in acidity. Perhaps it would have been necessary to add a little honey or another sugar to the "cooking" of the ceviche. (Original) Le menu dû à la "Covid" est plus mince qu'à l'habitude. Dommage mais nous comprenons. Les tacos au boeuf et à la morue étaient excellents comme à l'habitude. La salade d'entrée à la mangue succulente. Mon ceviche de crevette était moins réussi. La sauce à la crème de coco du ceviche était très bonne mais la "cuisson" des crevettes dans la lime était plutôt intense en acidité. Peut-être aurait-il fallu ajouter un peu de miel ou un autre sucre à la "cuisson" du ceviche.

Amazing service ! Food was delicious!

The environment and decoration quite good, being a Mexican I was able to find good an authentic references to our popular culture specially lucha Libre.. drinks were ok, except they are a bit stingy on alcohol... food was terrible.. it doesn't taste at all like mexican food, the amount of food for the price charged is also an issue..I gave it 3 because I can't give 2.5, ambiance is quite good and you can still have a good time.

Had such a good time here. Food and drink was great, music was ?? our waitress, Sara, was lovely, very helpful??

A little bit noisy, but great mexican food. The waitress was super friendly and nice. We had the tasting menu with the mango salad, nachos the ribs and tacos. It is my second time at this location and i’m never disappointed

Good small plates and tacos. The atmosphere is fitting

(Translated by Google) If you are looking for quality service with great food you must try the escondite. The menu is breathtaking. Thanks again to our server Mike, we will be back (Original) Si vous cherchez un service de qualité avec une nourriture excellente vous devez essayez le escondite. Le menu est à couper le souffle. Merci encore à notre serveur Mike, nous reviendrons

(Translated by Google) GREAT! For the service, the suggestions and the meal. Thank you for a great evening. Thank you Yona for your suggestions. Very good food. We will be going back even in these troubled times! Health rules well followed! (Original) SUPER! Pour le service, les suggestions et le repas. Merci pour cette super soirée. Merci Yona pour tes suggestions. Très bonne cuisine. Nous allons y retourner même dans ces temps troublés! Règles sanitaires bien suivies!

(Translated by Google) We had a great evening. Despite a reduced menu, we still tasted several quality dishes. Well done to the team who take Covid measures very seriously. Thank you. (Original) Nous avons passé une très belle soirée. Malgré un menu réduit, nous avons tout de même goûté à plusieurs plats de qualité. Bravo à l’équipe qui prend les mesures du Covid très au sérieux. Merci.

I came with a friend for dinner and drinks. Our waiter Yiona was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us find options for my allergies. The drinks were a little strong but very tasty and the food was a pretty good portions and delicious. Would highly recommend eating here!

Fantastic food and service, highly recommend, great ambiance and beautiful street terrasse during summer!

The food is tasty but the portions are so small especially for what they charge. The atmosphere is decent but the stools are really uncomfortable. The drink menu is outdated and they don't serve the first item listed. If the prices on the menu were halved or portion sizes doubled this is easily a 4 star.

Absolutely delicious tapas and drinks! I wanted to go there for so long and I'm very happy I got to go tonight! We had the most amazing drinks and ordered the nachos, cornbread, shrimp tacos and churros. Everything was delicious and the staff was so lovely and kind! Thank you for a wonderful evening ❤️!

Lots of unusual but delicious dishes, excellent service, cozy atmosphere.

I dream of tacos from Escondite and the margaritas are also to die for! Been going there for mamy years, the Union is my favourite location in terms of decor and service. Salud’

This spot constantly delivers. They have great food for affordable pricing, there are no long waits even when the place is busy.

Amazing!!! The food was very good and the service was excellent! Our waiter, Mike, made sure our table had everything we needed, we will definitely come back :D

Justin was absolutely fantastic - made our night much more memorable and really made an effort to ensure we were comfortable and had a great experience. The blood orange margarita was awesome and the food was equally terrific! The wings were delightfully better than expected and I expected them to be delicious! The tuna tacos weren’t a favourite but the sirloin, fish, cauliflower ones were excellent. The guac and cornbread was also very tasty. Most definitely will return and highly recommend this spot!

Great food and atmosphere will definitely return. .

(Translated by Google) Very good atmosphere, tasty dishes, preferably to share to taste the different choices of tacos offered. Music a little loud anyway, so not very conducive for discussions. (Original) Très bonne ambiance, plats goûteux, de préférence à partager pour deguster les différents choix de tacos offerts. Musique un peu forte quand même, donc pas très propice pour les discussions.

Excellent food and service

(Translated by Google) Delicious, one of the good places to enjoy a good glass of mescal (Original) Délicieux, un des bons endroit pour savourer un bon verre de mescal

Delicious and affordable

Food was awesome...great taste i would say... even the drinks too. But was not happy with the service as me and my girlfriend asked for two separate meals but they served it in one single plate. Also portions were too small.

Great experience yesterday. Tried 6 different taco dishes plus the ceviche. All very creative, tasty, and well made. Loved the margaritas. Service great.

Good quality food with reasonable wait times for food.

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Great food and beer excellent gluten free options.

Great Mexican restaurant right downtown. Serving authentic tasting food and innovative and fun cocktails based off classics. I'd say it's slightly more expensive than your average taco joint but it's also a much nicer atmosphere, great service and way better drinks than average. I'd definitely come back and also try out any one of the other restaurants in the same group.

(Translated by Google) excellent service and choice of tequila! 3 star food. Nacho 2.0 to try if you like training! (Original) excellent service et choix de téquila ! nourriture 3 étoiles. Nacho 2.0 a essayer si vous aimer le formage !

Best Mexican in town. Love it love it love it!!!

This place clearly knows how to satisfy their clients. Consistently with a helpful attitude. The food is reasonably priced, regularly delicious and neat.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, we had the tasting menu and the dishes were really delicious. Thanks to your team. We will be back soon. (Original) Excellent service, nous avons pris le menu dégustation et les plats étaient vraiment succulents. Merci à votre équipe. Nous reviendrons bientôt.

(Translated by Google) Best Mexican restaurant. The team is super nice. We are never disappointed. (Original) Meilleur restaurant mexicain. L’équipe est super sympathique. Nous ne sommes jamais déçus.

(Translated by Google) Didn't order quesadillas! C vrm not at the Mexican level I expected. The tacos are no worse. The atmosphere is not 100% Mexican pck they put Latin music and not traditional Mexican music. Decor is ok, but I paid a fortune and didn't like the experience. : / (Original) Ne commandait pas des quesadillas !c vrm pas au niveau mexicain que je pensais. Les tacos sont pas pire. L'ambiance n'est pas 100% mexicain pck ils mettent de la musique latine et pas de la musique traditionnelle mexicaine. La décoration est correcte, mais j'ai payer une fortune et je n'ai pas aimé l'expérience . :/

We met with friends at this place for lunch. This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend. Well, it was a winning. The staff members welcomed us with a smile and we felt excellent. The food was just great. We enjoyed every moment and we will visit this place again. Warmly recommended.

My friend and I were extremely impressed with the food and service. Everyone looks very happy to be working even during the time of Covid. I absolutely adored the Latin atmosphere especially since I admire the culture very much. Will definitely be back soon!!

(Translated by Google) I highly recommend the coconut ceviche and the fish tacos. Thanks to our server Mike for the recommendations. (Original) Je recommande fortement le ceviche de coco et le tacos de poisson. Merci à notre serveur Mike pour les recommandations.