Escondite Vieux Port
Escondite Vieux Port 12 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montréal
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What guests say about Escondite Vieux Port

Reviews are mixed, with an average rating of 3.9/5 from 120 reviews. Many customers really like the tacos, margaritas, guacamole, and atmosphere, and also praise service that is often warm and attentive. On the other hand, others mention small portions, inconsistent dishes, and service that can sometimes be slow or rude, along with issues with availability and value for money. For someone looking for a night out, it seems like an interesting spot if you prioritize the atmosphere and cocktails, but with moderate expectations when it comes to service.

Summary based on 120 reviews.
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Reviews / Ratings for Escondite Vieux Port

Photo of E QUESNEL
18 Oct 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great service and great food Feels like you’re in Mexico 🇲🇽 on the tasty side ! Well located in Old Montreal Will return !

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Photo of Samuel Parent
17 Oct 2026
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1.0

Worst tacos in my life but service good

Photo of Katie Andre
10 Oct 2026
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5.0

We had the most amazing authentic experience here. We have eaten Mexican food in the states and in Mexico and by far the best margaritas and baja tacos my goodness. Atmosphere is amazing it was always packed when we walked by so we just walked in and it has been our favourite spot in Montreal for a meal. Service was wonderful and quick and food was amazing

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Photo of Louise
8 Oct 2026
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5.0

Tacos to come back for!! Recommend the cauliflower and the chipotle side sauce! Great service

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Photo of Nate Schlegel
3 Oct 2026
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5.0

I love it here!!!!!! So much fun and our waitress was amazing!! Great food and friendly service!

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Photo of Sulai Jalloh
3 Oct 2026
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5.0

Awesome let us play music!

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Photo of David Reyntjens
14 Sep 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Food good be better. Service was excellent.

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Photo of Aaron Palmer
8 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent authentic food! We’ve traveled the world and this is one of the best Mexican restaurants we’ve been. Tacos and margaritas were outstanding! The service was excellent as well.

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Photo of David Rahman
5 Sep 2026
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3.0

I’ve been going to many locations of Escondite for many years. In the last two years the food quality has gotten horrible. First it was the Monkland one. It closed down. Now the old port restaurant on Saint Paul is terrible. The pastor was like cat food. The New El Paso dish was so bad I couldn’t finish it. This is the third time over the last few years at that location that the food has been horrible. I’m done. Never going back

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Photo of Sergio Rizo
5 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Stopped at this taco place on my visit from Vancouver. As a Mexican I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the decor. Server was very friendly also. Go there and enjoy some good Latin music and tasty Mexican/fusion food.

Photo of Donna GeeTee
31 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Highly recommend the cocktails and tosadas :) nice music that still allows you to talk, inviting vibe, made me miss Mexico, Amazing authentic place to eat <3

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Photo of Chloe Eldridge
31 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I travelled from Australia and this is the first place I ate at in Montreal and will definitely be back. The margarita was so good! And the tuna tostada was unreal, really fresh. The service was awesome and everyone was so welcoming and friendly!

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Photo of Martin
29 Aug 2026
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3.0

The food was meh. The service took too long and they were a little rude.

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Photo of David Szyszka
24 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Amazing drinks and great tacos. Keep in mind these are tacos the size you get in Mexico 4” which is authentic. You will need to order two types for a meal.

Photo of Alek Sanders
23 Aug 2026
Source: Google
2.7

Food was good, albeit small. But god damn does the service need improvement. Restaurant was halfway empty, and out of a table of 4, 1 got their meal 5 minutes before the other ones. We waited 23 minutes (timed it) for 2 tacos. unacceptable. Cherry on the Sundae, there was a bachelor party with 4 girls inside the restaurant, and they were yelling with a megaphone like it was Coachella.

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Photo of Carter Pickle
22 Aug 2026
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5.0

Lovely experience, and great tacos

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Photo of bibi Cruz
20 Aug 2026
Source: Google
2.0

I went today for dinner and I have to say the tacos are not tacos but mini tacos, we have to different orders but received in only one plate ( I did not like it because was supposed to be 2 person 2 plates, when I saw the tacos and the birria soup for me was like a free testing presentation 🙁, and we never got the drink we asked for. Did not like it to be honest, not recommended.

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Photo of Marc-Anthony Racco
19 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Absolutely loved the aesthetic. Service was great. Portions were small, but very good.

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Photo of Avelynne Kang
19 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

love this place!!! great service and vibes~~

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Photo of Puck
18 Aug 2026
Source: Google
1.0

overpriced tourist trap, especially don’t go here if u have a party of 8+, forces you to order certain items

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Photo of Lara
15 Aug 2026
Source: Google
2.7

Slooow service. Least preferred escondite branch. Better food and better service at the Laval one.

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Photo of Nadeem AO
15 Aug 2026
Source: Google
1.7

Awful service

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Photo of Mehdi Garbout
14 Aug 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Very very slow service and nothing special

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Photo of Maria Sal
2 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent Tacos

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Opening hours

Dining room
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Friday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday 17:00 - 22:00

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