Escondite is one of the best mexican restaurants in Montreal for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Verdun.
Escondite lands in Verdun with a deliberate lack of pretension — no moody refinement, no self-serious plating, no interest in Montreal's more aspirational restaurant conversation.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Escondite is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
cocktail shrimp, avocados, onions, coriander, chipotle sauce, served with totopos
salmon, red onion, coriander oil, chili oil, coconut vinaigrette, fried shallots
tuna crudo, avocado, jalapeño, red onion, cucumber, maggi-lime sauce, caramelized pumpkin seeds, lime crema
pork ribs, black cherry, chipotle bbq sauce, coriander
corn tortilla, sirloin, oaxaca cheese, grilled cactus, pickled jalapeño, orange crush sauce, coriander, pickled shallots
Escondite is a clean first click in Verdun in Montreal when you want a mexican option you can trust. Acapulco Ceviche and Ceviche de Coco also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 777 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Escondite holds a 9.0 rating across 777 Google reviews.
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Escondite is a Mexican restaurant located in Verdun, Montreal. Escondite lands in Verdun with a deliberate lack of pretension — no moody refinement, no self-serious plating, no interest in Montreal's more aspirational restaurant conversation.
Escondite is best for group dinner, patio, cheap eats, wellington night out, dinner, easygoing, local. Escondite is a clean first click in Verdun in Montreal when you want a mexican option you can trust. Acapulco Ceviche and Ceviche de Coco also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 777 Google reviews.
Escondite is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 777 reviews
Start with Acapulco Ceviche, Ceviche de Coco, Tuna Tostada and Papi Chulo's Pork Ribs. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Escondite holds a 9.0 Google rating from 777 reviews. Escondite is a clean first click in Verdun in Montreal when you want a mexican option you can trust. Acapulco Ceviche and Ceviche de Coco also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 777 Google reviews.
Escondite is located at 3715 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1V1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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