La Esquina
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
SoHo, New York
The fish tacos at La Esquina is a can't miss
"Food is delicious / and has a really great vibe downstairs."(45 Tips)
"I had the Bistec tacos and the Elote and they were excellent."(16 Tips)
"Elotes aka grilled corn is amazing here ❤️ Definitely a must-get."(20 Tips)
"Must gets: lengua and carnitas tacos."(13 Tips)
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Corey DubbzMay 7, 2018Came here for a business lunch and i felt nervous bc I choose the place and never been. Once our food arrived I was blown away! WHAT A GREAT PLACE! The food was AWESOME!
Daan V.October 27, 2011Excellent food and drinks, but the real gem is the downstairs (hidden) restaurant and bar. After 6pm, ask the guy who is sitting in front of the door if he will let you in.
Steve RobertsFebruary 8, 2014Love all Tur tacos, especially like the Acelgas as a side(spinach and beans) and they have a really good tortilla soup with cold. When it warns up go for a Palleta
Kristen VasanMay 27, 2019Fun if you can grab a seat outside when it’s nice out. I find tacombi’s menu to be better but this place is still great on a nice day
Erez DimantDecember 20, 2013Best tacos in NYC! not a seafood fan but these fish tacos are too good to pass up!! Low key and comfy spot. Don't forget to indulge in a margarita
The Corcoran GroupAugust 30, 2013The ultra-exclusive restaurant downstairs isn't easy to snag a table at, so if you're out of luck, go to the more casual taqueria around the corner. You can get the same mouthwatering tacos here.
LewChristianeSeptember 7, 2012Leave room for the upside-down plantain cake for dessert. A spoonful of crushed almond ice cream with warm, spongy cake and caramelized plantain exterior ... lovely contrasts in flavor and texture.
Untapped CitiesNovember 16, 2014With a reservation needed to gain entrance, one is brought to a fine dining brasserie in the basement. Serving dishes from Mexican style grilled corn to ceviche, a selection of Mexican food is served. Read more
KaiNovember 22, 2015Fantastic tacos & guac close to L.E.S. Be sure to check out Okuda San Miguel's gorgeous mural across the way ❤️
Allison EspositoMarch 21, 2014If the vegetarian kale and white bean tacos are on the menu that day, you're going to want to get that. Good enough to convert a kale-hater into a kale lover for life.
TiffanyJuly 28, 2015speakeasy esque environment - the restaurant is hidden away downstairs. make a reservation if you can! and try the mahi mahi tacos & the ahi tuna tostada
Jose AldreteJuly 21, 2014Nice place although a Mexican waiter seemed to be nice until they took didn't want to do anything when the took my drink but the bartender very nicely gave me another one. Great music by the way!
Mafe Sotillo LairetMay 15, 2017Everything was delicious! Their margaritas and micheladas are the best! We got their guacamole & chips, and their chicken tacos- T ZJuly 31, 2015Elotes aka grilled corn is amazing here ❤️ Definitely a must-get. The squid tacos were also good.
Duly FernándezOctober 16, 2017Every time I’m in NY, I have to eat here. Super cute place and the tacos are so good.
- Lars GinnerupSeptember 4, 2019Great gem of a Mexican place. Food is delicious / and has a really great vibe downstairs.
Tony XerriMay 15, 2017Add a chicken quesadilla with whatever else you're getting. Worth every bite. Don't forget to get a Mexican coke!
honeywhatscooking.comJune 29, 2015The most delicious Pescado a Las Brasas (grilled fish taco) and Grilled Corn. Love this place.
AmateurConciergeMay 10, 2015The prices (for sometimes identical food) increase as you move from the bar to the sidewalk to the back room to the basement. rotisserie chicken tacos off the chain
Lorraine SSeptember 30, 2011Love love love this place. Great atmosphere, service & food. Margaritas are crazy good! Try the ceviche Acapulco (best ever!), quesadillas, octopus tostadas, the ribs and the plantain chips!!!!
PercolateApril 14, 2012Great for a quick pick up (though sometimes the service isn't so quick) or if you need a place for a sit-down lunch (especially in the summer when you can snag a seat outside). We like the tortas.
Nicolette RomeroMay 11, 2015Cool brasserie with a speakeasy vibe. The adobo de puerco is amazing. The worst waiter award goes to the guy with the umbrella tattoo. Totally brought down the experience.
Tacos available to order at the street level, the jalapeno margaritas (Pepino Diablo) from the bar underneath are awesome. Reservation for dinner then no problem getting into the bar.
Nino ChichuaAugust 15, 2018Service is fast and staff is friendly. Ambience is original and outstanding, very NY experience
P BaixJune 23, 2015Don't let him ground level confuse you. The real thing is underground....make your way through the kitchen to the Bar & Restaurant. Awesome concept
Michael MuseDecember 14, 2014Need reservations. Speakeasy entrance through the kitchen of a taco stand, it has a very cool/stylish vibe inside: romantic but not intimate. Tasty Mexicany-fusionish food.
Magdalena WelczAugust 28, 2019Really good tacos and super, super strong cocktails. They really did the job. Sit outside if possible!
Julia SAJune 27, 2014LoVED this place! Fish tacos! And chicken enchiladas and pulled pork are a must! Accompany with nachos con guacamole and passion margarita.
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014You can grab carnitas tacos and elote and then sit in the park and people watch those shopping through SoHo. Read more
Liat BandielMay 10, 2016Amazing; fresh..made to order..and tasty! Don't forget to order the Avocados side 😋
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019Great tacos! If not seated on the outdoor patio, make sure to grab a seat indoors (the entrance is down the stairs and through the kitchen).- Guest of a GuestFebruary 8, 2012The food on both floors is well worth the visit -- the steak, pork, and chicken tacos are always delicious, but be sure and try the Mexican truffle quesadilla and the Elotes Callejeros.
Lucy MoriesonApril 24, 2014Enter through the take out section to get to the bar and downstairs restaurant (you'll walk through the kitchen on the way) or try the quieter upstairs section around the corner.
Harriet RuffApril 26, 2015Spicy margaritas! Corn tacos. To die for! Sit at the bar to eat without a reservation!
Vegetarians should get the vegan tacos (off the menu), yuka tostadas, grilled corn, and grilled string beans. The queso fundido and quesadilla are also really good.
Showtime NetworkJune 3, 2011Beautiful underground Mexican restaurant and tequila bar hidden underneath the kitchen area of a Mexican fast food-looking joint. One of my favorite restaurants in NYC! -Francine, The Real L Word
Lila TafApril 9, 2017I had the vegetarian quesadilla and rice with pico de gallo and it was a dream. Amazing and cheap place for mexican.
Andrea BarrezuetaSeptember 10, 2014If you are cool you'll be downstairs. Food is good but I rather go to a true Mexican stand. If you want to hang out, grab a drink, see and be seen, Mexican style.. This is your place.,- SukiAugust 8, 2017Great cheap tacos at a hole in the wall. Be sure to pass through the door to the basement and visit Employees Only for some frozen margs.
PeopleAugust 23, 2010This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.
Jonathan L.November 10, 2014Craving chorizo? The chorizo quesadilla is calling you then. They stuff that bad boy with 98% meat and 2% cheese. I loved it. So greasy, but o so delicious.
SkillshareSeptember 13, 2011For lunch on a nice day, sit outside on the corner and have an Aguacate con Queso torta (sandwich). Note: you canNOT order french fries to go (which is a bummer, since they're delicious!).
Lauren VeharOctober 8, 2021The passionfruit margaritas 🤤🤤 guac, elote, and carnitas tacos are also great!
Ameer SalehJanuary 9, 2015Tortilla soup and tinga de pollo were both delicious and warmed me up on this frigid NYC afternoon. Will definitely be back
Amanda HoJune 20, 2016Amazing coconut cocktail. Love everything about here except how they don't have regular guac...it's basically sliced avocado
Kathleen VargasAugust 20, 2017The tacos are super small but the carnitas taco and the ribeyed taco were very good.
Yeliz AticiDecember 7, 2017great speakeasy place with good cocktails and nice decorations. def great for dates and party crowds🎐
Sam PezzulloAugust 15, 2013You must try the Mexican style grilled corn on the cob. Might be the best of its kind in New York City!
Jastine KhoSeptember 15, 2016Such a cool place! The food is great, music is bumpin', and great ambience. Service was just okay, and I'd go elsewhere for dessert.
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