Escudo Poulet Portugais - Boisbriand

Decided to try Escudo Express and I was very happy that I did! Normally one would have to go all the way down to Montreal around Rachel street to find good Portuguese food of this caliber but somehow this establishment is located in the quaint neighborhood of Boisbriand. Located is small and relatively easy to miss but clearly not worth missing. Interior is clean with a busy owner working on many delivery/pick-up orders and serving in-house patrons. Portuguese themed decorations with cute plates glued on the roof, Portuguese accessories along the walls and a huge bar you can eat at and watch the action in progress. I went with their quarter chicken with side fries and salad. The chicken was moist and tasty..... just as I'd expect a competent Portuguese place to provide me with with a great charcoal grill. What really knocked my socks off was how fantastic the fries were! Literally the best fries I have ever eaten. Perfectly prepared and then covered in their household secret blend of 17 spices.... these fries are literal taste-bud heaven! Portion size is generous, it's a huge plate. Along with my meal, I had a Sumol Passion fruit drink and a Pastel de Nata. I love Sumol (imported from Portugal) and it compliments this food perfectly. The Pastel de Nata was really good as well and I liked it so much I ordered a dozen to go to share at work. They were a big hit and I ended up going back to Escudo Express with some co-workers so they can enjoy what I experienced. They loved the chicken and freaked out how good the fries were. Everyone was delighted on how great the food is. Price-tag is reasonable, value is very high. I recommend their chicken, fries and Pastel de Nata. This place is truly a hidden gem on Montreal's north shore. Owner is direct yet friendly and funny. We enjoyed our time here and plan to go back.

The best meal I've had in years! Skip the touristy Montreal joints and head straight to this place for the best dining experience you will find. The place is on the small side but it lets you sit kitchen side at the bar and watch the culinary magic take place. The food is off the charts insanely good. Every bite blew my mind. The chicken is so juicy, the fries are seasoned to perfection. And the poutine! The best poutine in the world. The portion is huge, and there is nearly more meat than fries. I ordered a small size but it was so big that it was bigger than a dinner entree. If you are even remotely close to Montreal you must try this poutine! The owner is super friendly, and I hope he opens more locations like Toronto). Value, taste and an incredible dining experience. I'd come to Montreal just for this place. And I plan on doing so soon.

Cozy restaurant though it's quite windy if you happen to sit near by the door at counter in winter. Excellent service and tasty food. Really hard find such a nice place like this in suburban.

Ok Sunday adventure...found on yelp..shrimp croquettes with chipoltle mayo 8/10 nice texture a liitle bland for the shrimp taste. Drinking Sumol ,traditional pineapple beverage..sweet and refreshing. Great home cut fries fresh garden salad and Amazing chicken.

Amazing chicken cooked right on the grill. The rissois were out of this world, if you like fried food don't miss out on these beauties. If you sit at the counter you can chat with the owner who is super friendly and watch him cook. My only complaint is that they aren't closer to me!