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La Esquina

La Esquina

Taco Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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8.4/10
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    Patrick F.
    "One of the best taco spots and casual Mexican in UES."(2 Tips)
    Molly S.
    "Fresh, flavorful tacos and yummy frozen margaritas!"(5 Tips)
    Aishling H.
    "Fantastic fish tacos!!"(3 Tips)
    Tal S.
    "guac and quesadillas all on point"(3 Tips)
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  • Patrick F.heart icon on user image
    Patrick FlynnNovember 8, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    Andrew is awesome. The tacos are authentic street style and delicious. Now that there is outdoor seating there’s plenty of space. Servers and service are excellent.
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    ZenFoodsterMay 6, 2017
    TODAY's the opening day of La Esquina in the UES! Excited a decent Mexican taqueria came to our hood & can't wait to try the tacos, tortas & Aguas Frescas!
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SchneebergerSeptember 30, 2017
    Great tacos, quesadillas and cheap beers and in summer is very convenient to go to the Jay pool in 78 and york! Quick bite and back to swimming. Their fancy version in Soho is much better!!!
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    ZenFoodsterDecember 3, 2018
    GOING GF & ALSO NO MORE TORTAS (Mexican sandwiches..some of BEST SAMMIES ON UES)?! PLS BRING ‘EM BACK & just label “GF” items on new menu! And don’t start making QUESADILLAS SMALLER..like U did tonite
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    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 19, 2021
    So good! All the ingredients taste fresh. Their chicken taco is my go-to, the chicken is full of flavor. Would also recommend the elote if you're a street corn person. Margaritas are delicious too
  • Tal S.heart icon on user image
    Tal SzSeptember 6, 2017
    Fish tacos, guac and quesadillas all on point - but the show stealer is the corn on the cob. Definitely going back.
  • Elba R.heart icon on user image
    Elba R.M.August 19, 2017
    Tacos are just ok, they need some homemade salsa and lime. Agua de horchata and jamaica are really good. Definitely Tacomix is better, worth moving those extra blocks up to go there.
  • Lisa F.heart icon on user image
    Lisa FJanuary 11, 2018
    Diner feeling spot close to the Q train serving casual Mexican food. Great for take-out. Solid mezcal margaritas and chicken tacos.
  • Patrick F.heart icon on user image
    Patrick FlynnOctober 24, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    They renovated! One of the best taco spots and casual Mexican in UES. Good margaritas too.
  • Carolheart icon on user image
    CarolNovember 18, 2022
    Delicious food and good vibes. The booths make it feel cozier. Try the spicy blood orange margarita.🥵🌶️🍊
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    Wejdan ✨June 26, 2018
    Start with elote callejero “ a must tbh” and finish with taco de hongo! yummmmmm 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
  • Molly S.heart icon on user image
    Molly StoddartMay 3, 2019
    Fresh, flavorful tacos and yummy frozen margaritas!
  • Gisella D.heart icon on user image
    Gisella DLRJanuary 7, 2020
    Tortillas are always excellent. Love the mushroom tacos.
  • Michael G.heart icon on user image
    Michael G.July 31
    Really good food. Better than nearby Tacombi and Javelina
  • Alex A.heart icon on user image
    Alex AnderMarch 10, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Fish Tacos and guac!
  • Kayleigh H.heart icon on user image
    The veggie quesadillas are a new favorite - you can't go wrong with any of the tacos either!
  • Aishling H.heart icon on user image
    Aishling HughesJune 9, 2019
    Fantastic fish tacos!!
  • Tim T.heart icon on user image
    Tim Tayshun UKAugust 30, 2017
    Tacos here are amazing!
  • Ana C.heart icon on user image
    Ana CardenasSeptember 18, 2017
    Crazy overpriced, just OK tacos.
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    Caroline ASeptember 18, 2019
    They’re so slow that it’s not worth it at all. Nothing special here anyway.
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    Sofia MartinezSeptember 24, 2018
    Los elotes están ricos
  • Salim A.
    Salim Afiune MayaJune 28, 2017
    Pura vitamina T !!!
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