El Escondite Taco Cantina
Opening soon on the Christiansted Boardwalk, St. Croix. Reimagining the spirit of Chupacabra Tacos — right on the water.
The Legend Lives Here
When one door closes, a hidden one opens. The crew behind the beloved Chupacabra Tacos has found their new home in the heart of Christiansted.
Taking over the historic former Bert's Hideaway Bar space, El Escondite (The Hideaway) is a tribute to island life, open-air waterfront dining, and the spirit of discovery on the boardwalk.
Same crew. Same love for fresh corn masa. A brand-new view of the harbor.
"We didn't want to just build a restaurant — we wanted a sun-drenched hideaway where the margaritas are cold, the tacos are made fresh, and every table feels like it's a secret only the island knows."
— The Crew
Fresh From the Cantina
Grilled local shrimp, citrus slaw, chipotle crema
Fresh St. Croix mahi-mahi, mango salsa, cilantro
Adobo marinated chicken, pickled onions, salsa verde
Slow-roasted pork, onions, cilantro, lime
Marinated steak, house salsa, radish
Melted cheese blend, flour tortilla (not GF), choice of protein
Rice, beans, corn, greens, and your choice of protein
House-made chips with fresh avocado and warm cheese dip
All tacos are made with house-pressed corn masa tortillas. Our entire menu is gluten-free except for the flour-tortilla quesadilla.
Blanco tequila, fresh-squeezed lime, agave — rocks or frozen
Classic, Passion Fruit, Mango, or Hibiscus
Jalapeño-infused tequila, lime, agave, fresh chili rim
Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salted rim
Añejo tequila, agave nectar, orange bitters, smoked orange peel
Three curated pours — blanco, reposado & añejo
A secret blend of local Caribbean rums and tropical juices
Gosling's dark rum, ginger beer, fresh lime
A nod to the islands — because no Caribbean bar is complete without a little rum.
Grand Opening Soon
We're hard at work transforming this legendary Strand Street space. Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment the doors swing open — plus soft opening events and secret menu previews.
Strand Street Boardwalk
Christiansted, St. Croix
U.S. Virgin Islands 00820
Hours
Opening Soon — Tacos, Cocktails & Late Nights
hola@elesconditestx.com