Escondite Laval in Laval

2119 Boul. le Carrefour, Laval, QC H7S 2J7, Canada

★★★★☆
(900 reviews)
Categories: Mexican restaurant

About

Escondite Cerveceria de Barrio est un restaurant mexicain qui sert des produits mexicains et des cocktails de tequila faits maison.

Website
escondite.ca
Address
2119 Boul. le Carrefour, Laval, QC H7S 2J7, Canada
Plus Code
H7C5+V3 Laval, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5:30–10 PM
Friday
5:30–11 PM
Saturday
5:30–11 PM
Sunday
5:30–10 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Has changing table(s) High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
900 reviews

Most Mentioned

food presentation (55) tapas (21) scenery (15) ribs (13) mango salad (9) tasting menu (9) cod (8) mojitos (7) fried chicken (7) cauliflower (7)
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★★★★
December 17, 2024

Excellent service, delicious fresh plates of Mexican wow! Full of yum, yum 😋 We had the for 2 experience and loved it. The mango salad so fresh and tangy, the 🌮 exquisite. Thanks for a great night out xo

December 12, 2024

Been a fan of Escondite since it first opened in Montreal. The vibe, the food, and the drinks have always been great. But my experience at the Laval location last night was, unfortunately, the complete opposite. I visited with a friend at 8:30 pm. The place was about half full. As we walked in, the waiter informed us that we’d only have 30 minutes to dine or drink, even though the official closing time was 10 pm. When we asked why, we were told they planned to close early because it was “kind of quiet.” The whole situation felt unprofessional and off-putting. Why open a restaurant at all if they don’t feel like serving customers 1.5 hours before closing time? We ended up leaving. This was nothing like what I’ve come to expect from Escondite. I definitely won’t be returning to the Laval location anytime soon. Makes me wonder about the quality of the service across locations as well...

★★★★★
October 11, 2024

We went here for a girls night and had the tasting menu! Everything they brought was 10/10 and our server Meggie was so sweet, and everything came out in good time :) can’t wait to come back!

★★★★★
September 4, 2024

I recently visited Escondite Restaurant in Laval and had a fantastic experience. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it perfect for a relaxed meal. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. On our visit, which was a Tuesday, we enjoyed the buy-one-get-one-free margarita special, and they were fantastic—just like the photos suggest! Overall, Escondite offers great food, a pleasant atmosphere, and excellent value for money. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful meal in Laval.

★★★
August 24, 2024

The atmosphere is nice, the presentation is very good, the service was ok waitress was a little stressed; but I feel like it's a place to go for drinks because the portions are really small in relation to the prices... we paid a bill of $110 for two dishes and two beers but I even thought that we should have eaten before coming 😂😂😂 because you leave with the feeling that you missed out on something.

★★★★
August 23, 2024

We chose Escondite for our date as we have come here before and we really enjoyed the food. The service was a little slow and our waitress seemed uninterested, but to be fair the restaurant was full. So no problem with lack of attention. I found it weird that the tables were super sticky, and it kinda grossed me out, so i avoided putting my hands or arms on it, or my utensils. Maybe something to look into? The staff seemed to have some issues going on, and while I didn't hear what specifically, but it was clear that they were not happy with each other. The hostess seemed stressed the entire time we were there. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Being on a romantic date, but seated right in front of the main entrance, and in the middle of the full restaurant already kind of put a dent in my mood, but to watch stressed people around me was just unpleasant. The food was excellent as usual, with the exception of the Jamaican ceviche, it just doesnt work together in my opinion. The rest was excellent as always! Overall, we still enjoyed our evening and would be back in a heartbeat...... maybe just not on a busy friday night though! 😂

★★★★
May 29, 2024

Great place for lunch. Not too busy or expensive and fun. Good classic margarita. The nachos are excellent. We had to order a second round. Mango salad, really good. We all had shrimp tacos. The order comes as two. I can see someone needing four tacos. Excellent service from Salma. I would want her to serve me again! Worth the visit.

★★★★
December 10, 2023

This is more like a drink place , I thought was a restaurant. The food is a little pricey but is good in general. I personally didn't like the general Chapo, the sweet sauce it was not good, is like they pour the whole jam on the chicken and it was hard to enjoy. We also had tacos which were very good but also small, almost like snack size and they cost $11 for 2 so yeah. I feel like we didn't have a lot of things (just 2 drinks and 2 plates) and the bill went up to $80 The place is generally good , don't get me wrong, the atmosphere is nice for a bar, but is pricey for the portion they serve The staff were friendly and attentive all the time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Very nice Mexican tapas restaurant, really good for sharing! I tried the tuna tostadas and it was really an excellent dish and surprising in terms of taste!!

★★
December 16, 2024

I was disappointed :/ It wasnt what I expected. I ordered today...I dont know if its because it wasnt a good day but I dont recommend it.. For the price I paid the portion wasnt great!

Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Do Not Go There !!!! I havent witnessed a worse customer service in my life!!! We got there at 8:30 and the waitress didnt want us to sit because she wants to leave early. She started by saying our kitchen is going to close in 30 minutes and i told her that it is okay with us and then she said yes but we are slow tonight so we prefer to close early . Of course you are going to be slow if you are pushing customers off She literally asked us to leave because she wants to go home early. This is Unacceptable and if there is an owner that reads this ...now you know !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Escondite is always an exquisite experience, a delicious array of flavors that will make your taste buds go wild.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Amazing place, food and staff!! Always well served by the wonderful Sarah

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Good service , good food

November 22, 2024

Dont waste your time AND money at this restaurant. First and certainly the last time we visit this restaurant. We wanted to try the tasting menu at $45/person. The waiter instead offers us a premium menu at $55/person, not yet on the menu, saying that the dishes served will be the best and most popular on the menu. So we decide to go with this option. Drink de la muerte not drinkable, I didnt even drink half of my glass. The starters that were served to us were the most basic starters from the starter menu: guacamole, salad and a corn muffin to share. We were already expecting at least to have a ceviche since we will remember the premium. Meals: pork ribs and el general chicken followed by Korean-style and cod tacos. Frankly the taste wasnt there... really too tangy, it really wasnt good. We were literally served the last dishes that we would have personally chosen and nothing fresh. Finally, 3 churros... not cooked inside and the chocolate was hard so difficult to eat. Including the dishes received following this disastrous experience, it came to a total of $99 for 2 people for food and $15 for drinks per person, or a value of $65 per person WITH a drink.. It literally cost us $92 $ per person.. what a scam. I really dont recommend it and Im really disappointed with their customer trap with a premium option that is ultimately extremely cheap in addition to not being edible. Service: very long, more than 30 minutes between services, never again, I didnt even bring the dishes that had been put in a take-out dish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very good place! The owner Rony is very nice and the food is good

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Best mojitos you HAVE to try it

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The prices and dishes are very good. We have been several times and the service is very slow, which is a shame.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

To discover

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Delicious !!! Dietary restrictions: Several tacos offered gluten-free with corn tortillas!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Came here for girl night with my girly pops and the food was delicious and the service was amazing 10/10 recommend

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

My friend and I went to Escondite Laval and our waitress Salma was simply fantastic. She was knowledgeable about all the items in on the menu and she gave awesome recommendations. The food was yummy too!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Went there to try it out, i ×as served by Salma was an amazing waitress! Great recommendations and very knowledgeable input on the menu! Will come back for sure.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Really good! Can t wait to come back

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Thanks to the beautiful Nada, who ensured that our experience at Escondite de Laval was exceptional! A real ray of sunshine, his good humor is contagious and I would definitely come back! Thank you

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Awesome experience! Nada was our waitress and she was truly exceptional, I cannot do anything but recommend her. Thank you for making our diner feel so special! Will absolutely come back for her and the yummy food!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great experience and a big thank you to our waitress Nada for her kindness! I recommend

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I had the pleasure of being served by Sarah, and she was exceptional. Welcoming and professional, she was knowledgeable about the menu and offered excellent advice. Their prompt and attentive service really enriched our experience. Thank you, Sarah, for this pleasant moment!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great atmosphere, great food and our waitress Sara was awesome!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Could sit here for lunch every single day. Especially if Sara is the waitress. Her service is outstanding.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Excellent service received from the waitress named Sara. We will come back!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Sarah was amazing The food too Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Ask for Sara! She is a fantastic waitress, super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Her positive attitude and attention to detail really stood out, making the experience so much better. I would definitely recommend asking for Sara if youre visiting Escondite!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Had a wonderful experience and our waitress sarah was amazing!! 5 stars!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very very good place to eat and very good service from Sara I advise you!! 10/10

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very nice discovery and excellent restaurant. A Top service offered by the lovely Sarah R. :)

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great service by the best, Sara R.!!! Served us like a pro during a coorpo event! Thanks again for the great evening!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great food, great experience and had amazing service from our waitress Sara :) will definitely come back

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great service from Sara! Thanks for the menu recommendations and travel stories!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I went for dinner and wow, the atmosphere and the food are great, the staff is so nice and what can I say about Sara our waitress, she gave exceptional service! I highly recommend

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great service, very friendly, very efficient!! We were served by Sara. Surely will be back!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The dishes are tasty! Takes me back to Mexico every time. Very affordable!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I went to this restaurant for the first time to have a drink. Then I went back twice to eat. Every time, the atmosphere was pleasant, the service adequate and the food excellent. A different Mexican restaurant that has adapted to local cuisine. In short, I love it. Thank you Salma for the excellent service!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Everything was excellent! Perfect for an evening with friends or a date. Our waitress Salma was super attentive :)

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

There is such a thing as too much fusion ... Not every dish and drink on the menu needs to be fusion cooking. Also, 10$ for a draft beer or 15 for a mojito is insulting. The food was okayish, but for the price, I was expecting much, much better. The server was adorable, and the back terrasse could use some music to cover the car noises...

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Not my first time eating at an escondite restaurant but this was my first time in Laval and i was not dissapointed. Great food and nice atmosphere. My server Sara was very nice and made some good suggestions when i was trying to decide on something new to try. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The Escondite experience, everything was very good, we ate more than our fill, the employees were great. The restaurant being quite small it doesnt take long for it to become noisy but not unpleasant at all.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Mr. Moles Tacos are back on the menu. Yay! Its so delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent Mexican fusion restaurant! Their tacos are delicious - make sure to try the Baja, Pollos Hermanos and Al Pastor ones. The mango salad and the el general chapo dishes are equally good!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very beautiful decor, excellent food and good service! I highly recommend especially the tasting to share :)

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best tacos in Laval!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Had a great time ! Food was good and staff was great.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

It was good, I had the tacos with chicken wings. The waitress was very nice and gave us good advice.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent welcome from Salma, a true dynamic and attentive Mexican. She has great interpersonal skills. For our wedding anniversary, we were treated to a dessert offered by your house. The starter with guacamole is really exquisite and fresh. Good portion. A perfect place to be with friends or groups, but for a romantic dinner, its more or less. I see this as a style of meal suitable for a young clientele. The tables are too close together, its annoying. Beautiful decor. Noisy place though. THANKS.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Décevant! Le resto offre une ambiance bruyante et bien decoré avec des motif colorés et originaux . Pour ce qui concerne la nourriture, je n ai pas aimé car aucun assiettes commandés représentent la vrai bouffe Mexicaine. Le service laisse bcp à dire. Pour ce qui concerne le poulet frit des enfants portez bien attention car il sont piquants.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Oh my God! Best service and food ever!!! Louisa and Salma was amazing Pat at the bar was soooooo good, his Margheritas were delicious The food is delicious and the service is amazing!!!! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Love this cute resto!!!!! amazing food and drinks! LOUISA AND SALMA ANS PAT were amazing, they treated us so well! And the food is so delicious I highly recommend!! Food : 5/5

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very good but expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The only thing I didnt like is that my fish tacos had too spicy sauce. I would have liked to have it nearby.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food , very good service . I enjoyed everything I had. Nice size tacos . Everything was very enjoyable

July 22, 2024

The service was good until dessert time. No one had informed us that there was another reservation for our table at 8:30 p.m. People arrived early around 8:20 p.m. and our waitress told us we had to leave while bringing us our bill. I had just been served my dessert. They didnt give us time to finish eating and started to pick up our table while we were still trying to quickly finish our dessert. A big lack of respect on my part.

★★
July 22, 2024

We ordered the Baja and the Pollos Hermanos and they were both so spicy it was not enjoyable. Menu mentioned nothing about it being spicy. Also the water that was provided was warm. Portions of 2 tacos are small for 12$. Service was fast and friendly at least!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very good Mexican tapas style restaurant. Perfect for dishes to share between two or a group. For two people, we ordered: the shrimp ceviche and the gioza as starters, then the cauliflower tacos, the New el paso, with tempura shrimp and fried chicken as well as a cilantro margarita. Everything was delicious. It was a little expensive with a bill of $110 + tip. The shrimp ceviche is more like cocktail shrimp revisited, but very good all the same. The shrimp (medium) and chicken (mild) tacos were spicy. The cocktail too. Besides, the cocktail selection was average with only margaritas, about half of which contained chili. The service was excellent and very fast. The restaurant is very cute too, nice atmosphere.

★★★★
July 22, 2024

This is the 3rd time that I really liked it, the porton tapas are generous and the service is good and fast.

June 22, 2024

Had reservations for 8 pm for a group of 10. Table was taken by another group that did not have reservations.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Still a safe bet for me. Excellent service and unbeatable value for money

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very loud music witout proper sound isolation. The food and service was fantastic.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Really disappointing. Its been about 2 years since Ive been there, Im a regular at the downtown branch and Ive always taken the Baja. They were never hot spicy. I order guacamole as a starter and I specify without paprika. Then I had to turn my tacos because my mouth was burning. Also, we were seated at the back of the restaurant with a very large noisy group next door who, despite warnings from the waitress, would not be seated. Once we intervened ourselves, two waitresses were whispering to each other while looking at us... it was a big lack of professionalism. In short, a bill of $95 for two people for a festive dinner which lasted 35 minutes given the tiring atmosphere and the bad food. Very disappointed! I wish I didnt have to pay my bill because the experience was so poor.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The discovery menu is really nice. They ask us about our food habits and allergies. and it was good.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The food was ok, the only reason I gave this 4 stars was because of this drink I had and cant get out of my head! I believe it was called smash or crash but it had jalapeños in it...A MUST TRY!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The best tacos. Great decoration and ambiance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Definitely a spot to visit with friends to grab some drinks & tacos. The ambiance was nice, the service was great. I thought the appetizers were ok. We ordered alot of variety of tacos to try them all. They were all ok. The best ones would be the shrimp & chicken tacos, felt like there was more flavour to it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Tacos were amazing

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Solo business traveller coming for a weeknight dinner. Well positioned across from the Hilton hotel. Tacos and cocktails are unique and have great presentation. Staff was fast and friendly. Would recommend for a casual meal alone or with a group.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

I loved the starters and the tacos, fresh and tasty. The service was impeccable. Perfect for meals with friends, less so for an intimate romantic evening, tables very close together.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Cute little tapas style place. Food tasted great, service was great, place was clean and tidy. Food : 4/5

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Okay so I got the pastor tacos ,the ribs and the an alcoholic drink miss paloma. The pastor meat was not original idk they are good but not good enough,the ribs sauce was delicious but they added way too much u couldnt taste the rib meat at all and the paloma was not good.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great Mexican fusion. We visit regularly. Food is great, service is excellent! Parking: Busy on busy nights. Lots in front, side, and back, additional space across the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

I will definitely come back, I really enjoyed the experience! It was good, excellent service and the dishes were quality.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Nice decor despite the very redundant music

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Best pearls

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

J ai réservé ce restaurant pour le menu dégustation. Rendu sur place on m informe que le menu dégustation doit être pour 2 personne. Je suis seul alors pas droit. Aucune mention nul part que c est pour 2. La serveuse m informe que c est dans « demandé à votre serveuse « très déçu de l endroit j en étais à ma première et dernière visite.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Very similar to the authenticity of their first restaurant. Very good customer service. Very good food in general... without forgetting that its Mexican so plan for the spicy edge.. Drink very good,

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Really good food, loved it

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Parking: Parking limité mais tout de même assez facile. Kid-friendliness: Adapté aux enfants Wheelchair accessibility: Rampe daccès et parking handicapé.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Amazing food! Process are reasonable. Great service. I will never go to another Mexican restaurant in the Montreal area.

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Lets start from pros Cool ambiance, cool place and decor. The service, nothing crazy, but on point. The food, overpriced and very poor in quantity, not other then an expensive tapas. Missing flavors, the drink kind overpriced too but, was actually good. I took the mezcal mule ! Vegetarian options: Little choice

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

It sounds like you had a decent experience with the service and food, but the atmosphere was lacking the vibrant Mexican spirit compared to other competitors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Very surprising! Delicious, authentic and different! I will definitely go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great food, prices and service. Uncomfortable and noisy.

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Dont expect authentic Mexican food. More of an Asian fusion. More Korean flavours in the tacos. Ask for the sampler selection if you re a group.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Very busy place. Food is good, almost actual mexican food. I didnt like the guacamole, it looked a little to green , almost florescent. Service was great. They do 2 servings a night but if you get there at 6 PM for first service its plenty of time. I would go back.

★★
February 22, 2024

The food was very good, but way too expensive for very small portions. We spent $90 (2 people, 1 drink each), and we left still hungry. That isnt normal. Only once we were sitting at the table were we told that its a tapas theme restaurant. Their website doesnt mention this. If it was, we would not have made reservations there. That feels sneaky on the restaurants part. The ambiance and service were great. I would give this place a higher rating if it werent for the unreasonably expensive prices for such small portions. Id recommend this place for drinks and a snack, but not for an actual meal.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

We had a great experience at Escondite Laval! We were a group of 20 people and everyone was happy with the service and quality of food. The staff and manager were very attentive and accommodating! The group menu was also reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend if youre looking to celebrate a birthday or any occasion!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Awesome restaurant. The food tastes great, drinks are on point, the bartenders are amazing, very friendly and welcoming and the rest of the staff is very attentive and always ready to serve.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

As soon as we pass through the doors of this restaurant we are transported to Mexico, the decor is magnificent! For dinner we opted for the tasting menu and we were completely won over! I recommend it to you, without hesitation. Really good food, favorite for the mango salad, and the cod tacos

★★★
January 22, 2024

Very disappointing experience; we ordered the Escondite experience. Regardless of whether the price is worth it or not (which personally I think it s overpriced for what we got), the food taste was less then average. We got a cucumber salad (not impressed at all with the taste) a guacamole (maybe the only minidish that we could finish), 4 small tacos (pork and beef very dry) and ribs which was average. Seeing the stars given by other people who actually ate there; I am very surprised and disappointed. The staff did not even distinguish which platters were the shared ones and we had to guess. My personal opinion: i do not recommend this Mexican place neither for the food nor the ambiance (we had to cut our dinner short because of the 1hr30min service which you might want to consider if you are reuniting with friends and don t want to be rushed!)

★★★★
January 22, 2024

The nachos were mixed

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great food not too pricey

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great environment, and great food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The three Escondite restaurants are not hidden and all three offer excellent food, a very pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. I just discovered the one in Laval and it offers more space and the same dishes as the others.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere, excellent food, delicious cocktails, really everything is perfect at Escondite for a great evening. We had the pleasure of being served by Sara, who is incredibly kind, she was able to advise us very well both in terms of dishes and drinks and we can clearly see that she likes to take care of her customers. My friend and I loved our evening and we cant wait to go back :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Greatest Toast!!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nice restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Very delicious tacos I recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place. I recommend the discovery plate at $40 Parking: You have to arrive early to get a place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The little one with blue eyes and blond hair (Justin I think) offers great service, worthy of Laval. I highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

When I took my first bite of their nachos, I saw the holy light. I was surrounded by angels. I could hear the trumpets. My life flashed before my eyes. I witnessed every moment that led me up to that very moment. When I snapped back to reality, those nachos had already made sweet SWEET love to me twice. AND tHAT WAS JUST THE BEGINNING. Their tacos. I did not think these flavors were even possible. I was killed beautifully and reborn and baptized gracefully by their tacos. It was a moment like never before. This is what love feels like. And that love was found here, at Escondite, behind a bar, being served by an angel of a bartender. I wanted to spend the rest of my life and grow old with this meal. I wanted to be buried beside this meal. The only thing I could ever complain about this place is that I cannot stay there all day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The shrimp Taco is definitely my favorite!!! Great drinks, food, and vibe ! A must try! Parking: Its in a mini outdoor strip so plenty of parking.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant this is not the right place, however if you are looking for a bar with a Mexican theme and Mexican inspiration in its dishes you can have a good time there

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Do not go there with children and especially do not go there in a large group. Very disappointed with the service we had booked for my sisters party and the service was stupid, no service and we seemed bothered more than anything else. Very disappointing!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is THE place in Laval to eat very good tacos. They have a lot of choice and lots of little tapas on the side: The guacamole is super good, the chicken wings super juicy, the mango salad is really excellent. The only dish that I liked less was the Ceviche which I returned and the waitress did not ask me why I was returning a dish almost intact: I would have appreciated it if she had asked the question and it was given to me still loaded even if really, it was hyper acidic and lacked taste: this is not my first Ceviche.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I loved this restaurant. I went there very often. Unfortunately with the number of franchises there are, the food is no longer what it used to be. The last two times were disappointing, its no longer the same quality.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly Mexican-inspired atmosphere. Modern tacos, sometimes more traditional but more often reworked. They dont hide it, but it can be surprising to have chipotle with strong accents of paprika and curry (turmeric) in the preparations. Its good, a little expensive. Great time as a group if youre not looking for traditional Mexican cuisine.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great menu, awesome service, very cordial servers, and all were helping each other out. The food was fantastic, especially the beef tacos and the guacamole dip.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I just love the vibes and colours of the place! The shrimp ceviche and the cheese truffle quesadilla is a wonderful original dish! Don t hesitate to try their flavourful tacos! Better yet go for their tasting menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The discovery menu is excellent.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Honestly after seeing the reviews and ratings my expectations were really high. The service and atmosphere are great and the food is ok.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Recommend lunch chefs specials. Perfect for first time Mexican food experience.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Escondite the name is appropriate. Where are they hiding the food? lol it should be advertised as a tapas resto. 2 miniature tacos for 11 or 13 dollars is pricey, don t get me wrong the flavours are good. I asked for a plate of chicken tacos to go, I got a foil box, the size of a brownie. Restaurant looks nice, staff very friendly, the vibe is good. If you don t have a big appetite then this is the place for you.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice atmosphere and the food is good. On the other hand, I went there for an end of school year dinner, the place is not spacious for the number of people present.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

It was a very good experience with very good and well served dishes. All at a reasonable price. We will return with pleasure

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good vibe and music isnt too loud so it s nice. Food is incredible. I go often and its always consistent, highly recommend the nacho 2.0, the mango salad. The guacamole dip and the steak tacos. I rarely write reviews but had to go out of my way for this one .

★★
December 22, 2023

Im a regular here, but believe me yesterday if I hadnt held on, I would have gotten sick. Notice to all celiacs be careful!!! First of all, the waitress kept saying that the nacho chips that I had been served were gluten-free... WRONG... I followed her into the kitchen so much that I knew it. After she was right, her service was slow... it was obvious that I pissed her off. I insisted easily 3 times. At least that evening, she will have learned something... The irony is that she took back the chips with gluten after my friends got into them... Seriously, youre making the mistake, you leave the plate and you bring the well thats all!!! Then, I think it was the owners who were there.. OMG they were talking loudly and reprimanding a few employees.. In short, I was disappointed.. Dietary restrictions: Celiac disease (gluten)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Yum! And kind staff!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food and drink! Staff is awesome too!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great discovery! Its changing

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really nice atmosphere and such friendly staff! What beautiful things to say. Our waitress Elizabeth was attentive and gave us good advice on the menu. We will definitely go back! 100% recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best waitress: Eli. The best drinks thanks to: Max

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Several visits in the last year! Incredible service and food thanks to Maxime for the sua coche cocktails

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One word: INCREDIBLE By far my discovery of the year, with impeccable service, food worthy of the greatest restaurants, an atmosphere like you wont find anywhere with dynamic staff. Thank you very much for your good service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always great service and tasty food is always on point. The cocktails are also delicious and original. Welcoming and accommodating staff. Thanks to the whole gang

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and drinks. Excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We have been to Escondite several times. The food is some of the best Mexican food in Montreal. The atmosphere and service are very good. We will go back!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good service and good food, everything we ordered was delicious, highly recommend this restaurant and location. Did I mention the margaritas are amazing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The reception of the dishes takes a little long, but the tasting menu is definitely worth trying. Unlike the majority of restaurants, it is not obligatory that the whole table take it, and above all it is chosen according to the server and the tastes of the customer! Very affordable too! Parking: Many restaurants are in the same location, so very little space available during peak hours!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tuesday Wednesday for 2 for 1 margaritas!!!! Yaaass the tacos are tasty thank you xx

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We loved our experience!! Our waitress, Nada, was amazing! The impeccable service from the entire team and the Mocktails from Max (Maxime) were decadent. A place worth the detour! Vegetarian options: Several varied options

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great discovery!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, we had the tasting menu. The mocktails were excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its been a long time since Ive had such a good meal in a restaurant! Everything was to our liking. You have to like eating spicy because some dishes are very spicy. Tasty, sought after, good drink, good service. Vegetarian options: Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had a craving for Mexican food and Escondite didnt disappoint! This was a busy spot at 6:30 on a Friday night. We highly recommend making a reservation, we didnt, as a result we were seated at the bar, which since it was just two of us worked out great anyway. The bar staff were attentive and helpful describing the menu. For a starter I ordered the Margarita Media Noche, which came in a glass rimmed with cinnamon and salt perfectly complementing the citrusy cocktail. For an appetizer we chose the Atun Tostados and then for the main course we shared a platter containing a selection of Tinga Tostados, Al Pastor Tacos, Baja 2.0 Tacos and E Steak Koreano & Nopal Tacos. Everyone of them were excellent!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very disappointed with my experience, I am told that the order will be ready in 30 minutes, So I arrive 30 minutes later, once there the order is not ready and they do not know when it will be shes going to be ready, so I did 6 km round trip for nothing. No one can give me an explanation other than that they are very busy, I would have liked to know that at the time of ordering and give me the choice of going or not, I would have preferred them to tell me that they are too busy and cannot take order.

★★
December 22, 2023

Decided to try this as I am a fan of Mexican food. Sorry to say, what a disappointment this was. Had an entree of ribs. Sauce was delicious but the meat was disgusting. So fatty. Some quality control is needed on the meat you receive from your supplier. The tacos again were good in taste but these were the size of my palms. $11 for 2 of them and no sides? I could easily eat 10 of these. Sooooo.......I paid for my little dish and my gf (almost $70 with tip) and then I went down the street to 3 Amigos and had a decent meal for $40. I had a FULL meal there after I ate at Escondite just so you can understand what you are getting for your $$. I feel this is more a drinking hole with sides than a meal place. Would have been okay for me maybe 40 years ago lol Sorry, wont be seeing me in here again. Overpriced for very little food. Merci

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and great quality

December 22, 2023

I am a fan of the Escondite concept, I have visited several of their restaurants several times but I was extremely disappointed with our experience at the Laval restaurant last night. The restaurant has two services, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. I took the trouble to call a few days ago to ask if there was the possibility of staying later than 8:30 p.m. if we went to the first service and I was told no because both services were full. So we booked at 8:30 p.m. When we arrived the restaurant was half empty. The waitress was arrogant and gave us attitude from the start. There were 6 of us and we decided to have the tasting menu. Knowing the menu well, there are a few dishes we would have liked to have included. The waitress refused to accommodate us, and finally agreed to include two of our favorite dishes after we insisted several times. The dishes arrived very quickly because we were suddenly informed that the kitchen closed at 10 p.m. Why have service at 8:30 p.m. in this case, and offer a tasting menu? Everything was rushed. When she brought us dessert and we asked for coffee, she told us not to push our luck, that the kitchen was closed and it was impossible to get coffee. We agree that it has nothing to do with cooking and that you have to press a simple button to make coffee! I am extremely disappointed with my experience and have no desire to return. Its really a shame but the poor quality of service ruined our evening.

★★
December 22, 2023

It was the first time I went to this restaurant. The food was excellent, we opted for the tasting menu. However, we unfortunately had very poor service from start to finish! Really unfortunate.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I went to eat here for lunch today for the first time. Thé service was excellent, the waitress recommended a few plates which were all really good. Service was fast and waitress answered all my questions concerning my food allergies. Will be coming back at night with friends. Thank you so much Food

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Evening menu, tapas only, drinks 2/1 2 choices only, $50 for 2 small tacos and 2 beers. $$$$

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We really enjoyed our time over there! We met with the owner(very friendly guy), the staff has been really nice and attentioned to our needs. The service was quick, the ambience is super nice and the place looks unique and nice. I will definitely come back!! Thank you guys, you are awesome

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food is amazing, service is perfect and the atmosphere is just what you are looking for to enjoy a good night!

★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is quite good. I do not recommend The Escondite Experience to share which costs $40 per person, because it is too expensive for the quantity served! The quantity is for one person, but does not matter the number of people, you are charged 40 $ each and the quantity remains the same. In all the restaurants where I have eaten, the sharing plate has a fixed price. Alcohol is expensive too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The waitress provided excellent service, demonstrating impressive knowledge of the menu, while the food delighted our taste buds with its deliciousness and the use of fresh ingredients. Despite being fully booked on a bustling Saturday night, the restaurant still managed to offer a commendable drink selection, making our dining experience thoroughly enjoyable - Ricky Sirroi

December 22, 2023

First and last time. Tacos no taste ask for a Mexican hot sauce to add flavor to my dish the green sauce does not sting ask for another stronger sauce it brings one like Chipotler does not sting ask for the other stronger one and to be sure of have a good mexican sauce plus tabasco. There are 11 people at the table. We like it spicy so ask for more sauce 2 other sauces. Returned to the bill for the sauces charged first times I go to a Mexican restaurant and they charge for the hot sauces just to enhance the taste a little on the plates brought. And the waitress at no time mentioned to us that the hot sauces are not were not included and had fees. Inflation hurts you that much?!?! I give you 1 star just for the margarita special

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice place, but being a person who does not tolerate spicy food well, I was not able to enjoy the dinner like my loved ones. For someone who likes that, this restaurant is made for them ^-^

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved it

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent mexican cuisine in a very cozy restaurant. The waiters are very helpful and friendly. The vibe is fun and the margaritas are on point. I recommend this place for a friends outing. Vegetarian options: Various vegetarian options available. Dietary restrictions: Waiters will ask you for dietary restrictions and will accommodate you.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The atmosphere is nice, but those sitting near the wall were hitting their heads on the decorations attached to the wall. The service was very good. The food was good but didnt impress me. We took the tasting menu not only to sample everything, but since we were told it was a lot of food, our expectations were high. We have a good appetite. I wasnt really hungry anymore, but my colleague would have had another service, thats for sure. Slightly expensive prices for tapas. Vegetarian options: Some tapas are vegetarian (tofu, etc.) Parking: Parking shared with other businesses/restaurants so it fills up quickly at busy times and particularly at dinner. Kid-friendliness: There is an option for children, quesadillas (cheese tacos). A sure value.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing service and incredible food

★★
December 22, 2023

Great tasty tacos and great service but ultra expensif! We eat 6 mini tacos and just water for $43

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is good and I really liked the atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had our work Christmas party there and we simply LOVED it. The food, the drinks, the service, the ease of communication with the manager. Thanks for everything!