With the cold setting in and the days getting shorter and shorter, many of us dream of flying away to bask on a Mexican beach while sipping on a margarita. And what about the unique and flavorful Mexican cuisine, with its delicious and tasty traditional dishes, renowned throughout the world. If escaping to the land of tequila and tacos isn’t a possibility, downtown Mexican restaurants offer you the chance to spice up your senses and make your taste buds travel.
Montréal centre-ville
Montréal centre-ville
Here are 5 spots that offer a menu that will add a little sunshine to your day.
Escondite
With its two downtown locations, one on Union and one on Drummond, this name has quickly become a local favorite. The talented owners of Escondite, which means “hiding place” in Spanish, have created the cool and colorful ambiance of a traditional Mexican beer hall. Known as much for its famous house cocktails as for its delicious tacos, most notably the fried chicken, crispy cod and beef tongue, Escondite offers a complete menu for delivery or take out.
2 downtown locations
1206 Union street – 1224 Drummond street
La Cantina
Located on Stanley street, La Cantina serves high end Mexican cuisine, offering a varied and original menu, including an innovative take on the classics: tostadas (fried tortillas covered with meat, vegetables and other delicacies), tortas (sandwiches made with crusty bread) and tacos. The space is very nicely appointed and everything in the restaurant, from the decor to the accessories, is imported from Mexico, which makes La Cantina unique and charming. Their menu is available for delivery or take out.
2022 Stanley street
Carlos & Pepe’s
If you have a craving for the best Tex-Mex cuisine in Montreal, look no further than Carlos & Pepe’s. Since 1984, this Peel Street establishment has become the go-to place for tequila and cerveza-infused birthday parties and office happy hours. Celebrate Mexican flavors with an expansive menu featuring everyone’s favorites: nachos, enchiladas, fajitas and more. All delivered or available for take out.
1420 Peel street
El Habanero
Building on its success in the Côte-des-Neiges area, this establishment located in the Carrefour Industrielle Alliance offers Mexican “street food” style grills, inspired by traditional family recipes. Its creative options are made with fresh, simple and tasty ingredients, all sourced from local markets and producers.
977 Ste-Catherine street W.
MULA
MULA Restaurant invites you to experience Mexico in a way you’ve never seen before. Through creative recipes, its menu transmits the history and traditions of Mexican culture. Proud of the quality and freshness of their ingredients, this restaurant offers options for all tastes, from quesadillas and enchiladas, to octopus and confit pork shank. Explore the flavors of Mexico through an experience like no other.
2110 Crescent street
