Escondite West Island

Went on a Saturday night at 8PM and even though we didn’t have a reservation, we were seated at the bar first, and then they were really nice to arrange us a table. We got some drinks to start, and the staff was very nice, very chatty, and overall very outgoing. Once we got our table, we ordered the food: tried the birria tacos, tostadas, Pollo Hermanos taco, and the e’steak. Everything was delicious and very fresh. The portions were very filling, and we honestly enjoyed every dish. (Apologies for the bad picture I was too excited and ended up just taking 1😅) The owner was also there making sure everything was going well, and you really get the vibe that they care about their product. He was very nice, you could see him bringing dishes and overall making sure everything was running smoothly. I would definitely be visiting again 🫶🏼

Absolutely nothing negative to say about this restaurant. Everything was amazing.The El General Chapo and the tacos al pastor… HOLY GUACAMOLE 🤩🤤 next-level flavor. Fresh, bold, and perfectly done. One of those places you keep thinking about after you leave. 100% coming back.

Juan was wonderful. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel genuinely welcomed with his warm and attentive approach. His suggestions were spot-on, and the service was impressively quick—from exquisite appetizers to beautifully prepared meals. The quality of the food was nothing short of sensational. Combined with a great ambiance and excellent service throughout, it made for a memorable experience. Salud to Juan once again—thank you so very much! 🍷✨

Love the vibe of this place, beautiful restaurant! Great service and really good tacos! We came in around 5:40pm and it was empty but quickly filled up so will definitely recommend doing a reservation beforehand. The only disappointment was the keylime.. overly sweet and bitter to taste, hence the 4 stars. Otherwise, we loved it! The in house beer tastes delicious too :)

Just left Escondite first time getting a takeout order starving with starving gf waiting at home… I have to say — the moment I walked in, amazing staff, clean, inviting, family friendly, and positive energy. However, * SOPHIA * completely set the bar a notch higher making this an outstanding experience. (I’m still hungry btw) She greeted me with genuine care, compassion, was extremely professional, and knew the entire menu inside-out (she even suggested the perfect pairings and explained every detail with authenticity). She represented Escondite as a brand so beautifully that I actually felt compelled to leave this review before I get on the road. Trusted her with my choices lol. People like Sophia (are rare lately) the example of hope and kindness above everything else. 5-star reviews before you eat; I’m sure are rare too. She’s not just good at her job — she’s the kind of hostess every restaurant owner wishes they had on their team. Management, if you’re reading this: do whatever it takes to keep her happy and valued. (I’d say bonus) but value is more appropriate ✅ Thank you :)

The food was wonderful but the service was so bad it was almost impossible to enjoy it. The server forgot about our table completely multiple times as well as forgetting multiple items we ordered. She brought us incorrect items and acted annoyed when we asked for what we ordered. We had to keep flagging her down so we could order our drinks, food, etc, etc. We were told we had a limit of 2 hours at our table. That was no problem, but it took almost 45 minutes just to get our drinks (two bottled beers). The table next to us arrived 15 minutes after us and got their drinks and food before us. The whole meal went this way. The manager was in the back of the restaurant the entire time, despite his servers clearly needing help. The restaurant wasn't busy, but the servers were not prepared/well trained at all. We were stressed the entire time because of the time limit and the fact that everything took forever. It felt more like I was at work, instead of having a relaxed night out. Even though the food was good, we won't be returning. Eating out is expensive and not worth it when the server ignores you or acts like you are putting them out by being there.

The food is great and the atmosphere is nice. I thought the music was a bit loud, and there were a lot of us in the restaurant, so we had to talk very loudly, but that's just my personal preference. The service, unfortunately, was very disappointing. Our food came out pretty slowly. It took quite a while to get our drinks (after the first course), and the waitresses got our orders mixed up. I'm not sure if it was just a bad night, but... Hopefully they'll improve their service next time.

Good meal with my two young kids. The staff were friendly and the food excellent. Many different flavours and textures, which I love. This includes some creative interpretation of nachos and tacos which made it fun. Adult portions are on the smaller side, so if you’re hungry, probably order two sets of two tacos (you can’t mix and match). My only (very minor) complaint is that the dishes came very quickly, before we could even put a dent in the appetizers. Probably worth asking them to hold the mains until you’re done if that’s how you like to eat. Definitely recommend!