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3 Amigos
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Has TV:
- No
12 reviews for 3 Amigos
12 reviews in English
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Review from Peng L.
2/8/2012
Dunno why so much hate for this place on Yelp.
My gf and I thought the food was delicious, maybe Montreal residents don't like Spanish food? This is coming from someone that lives 10 min away from the most ethnic Mexican neighborhoods in Queens.
The servings were very generous and delicious. It wasn't that crowded on a cold Montreal night but the servers were very nice. I would totally go back to this place when I return to Montreal. -
Review from Christine L.
5/2/2012
The night my friend and I decided to go to 3 Amigos was a very good case of simple curiosity, high hopes, and then the sobering and crashing reality. I don't have my qualms with bad Mexican food, hell I eat at Taco Bell at least once a month and that is about as shitty as it gets but when I go to a sit down Mexican restaurant I expect a higher standard. Now, don't get me wrong 3 Amigos was not Taco Bell quality, it was higher quality food but prepared hastily served by an unhappy waiter who was practically chewing his nails to get out of work.
When walking into the faux-fiesta lit restaurant I really wanted to enjoy myself but the poor quality food and lack-luster waiter who paid most attention to us when it came time to tip than he did the rest of the evening, did not meet my standards for a good dining experience. The waiter unfortunately was moody the whole time he was serving us but I chose to ignore the fact and plot my revenge later on Yelp. I ordered sangria which was more water than wine and an enchilada that was served with poor cuts of chicken breast topped in a very dismal green sauce. I wanted kick and spice, hadn't any of these people seen Speedy Gonzalez? Mexican food should always strive to get that kind of reaction out of people. Perhaps the Canadians are too far away from Mexico to understand the treats of a quality enchilada but I was less than impressed with the dish (If you wanted a witty remark like "Fiesta? More like Siesta!" unfortunately you won't find it here).
In the end the price was definitely not worth it. St. Denis is a large street with many options, you want good booze? Try the Microbrewery, Les 3 Brasseurs, across the street. You want ethnic food? Try Zyng right up the block. Both will do food and booze much more justice than this place. The waiter, the loud overwhelming atmosphere, and the poor excuse for ethnic food, to me were not worth the near $50 I spent when there are plenty of other better and cheaper options on such an active street. -
Review from Mike S.
3/5/2012
It's better than Taco Bell.
If you're looking for an American's take on Mexican food, 3 Amigos is a winner. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food... Keep looking... You won't find any of it here. -
Review from Erik M.
2/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here with some friends, and was utterly disappointed. I ordered the fajitas, and the meat was limited. I had 15 pitas but 8 pieces of meat, a little cup of guacamole, and lots of onions. What is that?
The service was slow, it took 10 minutes for the waiter to collect payment, but took less then a minute to bring the bill. -
Review from Sam D.
Outremont, QC
4/25/2012
I wasnt expecting much from such a place, but the meal was ok. I am amazed that the place is packed with such a good variety of other restaurants around. I had the quesadillas and they were decent. I would recommend you find another more authentic mexican place.
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Review from Darren M.
Ottawa, ON
8/22/2011
Usually people from Ottawa go to Montreal and rave about the food. However, if this is on your list of places you visit I bet that won't happen.
I enjoy a few Mexican restaurants in Ottawa and none of them compare to this joint. I don't say that as a compliment to this restaurant I say that because I've not had Mexican food this bland.
I wasn't allowed to mix and match enchiladas which I found to be a bit strange. I wanted a cheese one and a chicken one but was told I can only get two of the same so I ordered two chicken. The dish came with a large serving of Mexican rice which was OK and also a garden type salad which was not very good.
The enchiladas themselves were very, very dry and the cheese was burnt.
The service was fast but the staff didn't seem to be all that attentive after they brought the food and instead I had to flag one down for more beverages.
The patio is just the sidewalk with chairs and tables on it and nothing separates you from some of the more colourful characters who can be found on Saint Denis street so be prepared for interruptions! -
Review from Jae S.
1/10/2011
WOW!!!
Worst service and food in Montreal!!!!!
What the hell!!! Where is my service??!?!? I can't even get water, napkins or even a menu!
Sat down and ate the dog shit that they served me and left the hell out!!!
DO NOT, repeat DO NOT go to this place. Waste of money and waste of time.
I will tell everyone that travels to Montreal to never, eve, ever visit this place.
If you are the owner reading this, EAT SHIIIIT AND DIE. -
Review from May N.
10/22/2010
My partner and I were very hungry after happy hour at St. Elisabeth's Pub so we headed north on Saint Denis. This was the first restaurant we saw and they had a poster advertising $6.95 fajitas on Wednesdays. It was a Wednesday. And we miss Tex-Mex desperately after moving to New England. So guess where we had dinner?
The place was packed and jamming Latin tunes. We snagged a table for two right by the front windows which made for great people-watching. They complementarily provided a small basket of chips and salsa. The basket was laughably small (well, everything IS bigger in Texas) and the salsa was....sweet...a little off...I think it had carrots.
The margaritas were huge and flavorful, better than anything I've had in Boston. And my beef fajitas were pretty good. Also better than anything I've had in Boston. I suppose those are low standards. I would've loved it more if it came with rice (just lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa without carrots) and a little more guacamole. My partner had the spinach enchiladas which were probably the healthiest spinach enchiladas I've ever tasted. They had tons of spinach and not too much cheese.
Overall, the place was loud and rowdy. Service attentive, but not hovering. And it's a chain. -
Review from annie t.
9/10/2011
Typical lively Mexican dining place. Not our first choice but we had a friend meeting here. Our waiter seemed pressed most of the time, not paying attention, constantly requiring to be flagged down for water.Their frozen drinks were probably the highlight of the whole dining experience. Had the strawberry mango pina colada. Though not strong twell mixed. I ordered the taco dish, which came out with a large amount of bland rice and salad.
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Review from Sean B.
7/31/2009
I have a confession to make: this was the first restaurant I ate at in Montreal. Yes, it is shameful. Let me explain...
I had driven 7 hours from Toronto. Yes I know the drive should take about 5, but thanks to roadwork around Kingston, it took longer. And for the last 2 years I lived in Socal, where I habitually had Mexican food. It had been over 2 weeks since I had Mexican, so I was going through withdrawal.
Put all that together, and you got a dangerous combo. When my companion and I walked past a place called freaking 3 amigos (even the name kinda sucks), it sounded parfait. So that is why I ended up at a goddamn Chevy's. I know, the name isn't really Chevy's, but that is basically what this restaurant is. Super Americanized, fairly bland "Mexican" food. I even got the fajitas, which is like the supposed highlight of Chevy's right?
So if you like Chevy's, you'll like this place. If you can't stand Chevy's, run away fast. And if you're in withdrawal like I was, it will help a small bit. -
Review from Lucas M.
10/31/2011
Horrible Restaurant!!! I showed up with friends for their $.69 tacos and ordered a quesadilla and margarita. There was no room for our group to wait while our table was prepared so we all ended up standing along a long, skinny hallway at the entrance till we could be seated. The Restaurant is full of outdated tables and chair and is clearly in desperate need of a renovation. The margarita was bland and my quesadilla took forever to make it's way out of the kitchen. When it did arrive, it was the worst quesadilla I've ever had! I've only ever sent back one other dish in my live, and I found myself forced to sent it back. Ingredients weren't cooked properly and it had pieces of food not listed on the menu, that I've never even remotely heard of being in a quesadilla. In summary, I would never go their again, and would advise my friends not to go there either, unless they made drastic changes!
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Review from Henri Paul R.
Montréal, QC
1/6/2011
Good service. Fast service. Bad food. I don't know who tells people north of Mexico what Mexican food is, but Fajitas, burritos, hard tortilla tacos, are NOT Mexican, and what they serve is not good.
