La Esquina
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
SoHo, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Gothamist
"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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Kenneth TiongAugust 20, 2012Fish tacos. A bit tasteless (frozen fillets) grilled, not fully redeemed by overloaded the 1000 island and green salsa. 3.5/5
Andrea K. CastilloMarch 24, 2012Pollo rostizado torta continues to be one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Marisa TomAugust 15, 2011Any of the tacos are pretty bomb. Carnitas, carne asada... always good choices.
BollareNovember 28, 2012Skip the downstairs restaurant and eat at the side café instead — much cozier and you don’t need a reservation.
Melis DNovember 20, 2009Go to La Esquina, drop your name, and order the sweet plantains as a side to any of the other delicious items for one of your best lunches ever!
Daniel SayntFebruary 5, 2012Downstairs is where to go, or grab a seat around the corner at their sit down restaurant.
Joe GruchaczNovember 15, 2011
Tinge de Pollo tacos are best. After that bistec. Dinner downstairs better than drinks downstairs.
PaulFebruary 7, 2015Moderately priced. Ratings are much higher than what you get. Their meals and drinks are prepared so doesn't take long to get served. Tiny place.
MTTNYCAugust 26, 2011IF you are able to secure a reservation, be SURE to order the grilled corn - RIDICULOUSLY deelish!
Nick BogartAugust 9, 2017The food is excellent but the service inside was lackluster at best. Perhaps it was an off night. I'd still come back.
Al-Sharifa BukhariJune 5, 2012This place is a hidden gem! I would recommend this place in a heartbeat.
Jason T.May 14, 2010So I tried the fish tacos that everyone was talking about. I was skeptical. BOMB!!! Now I have to find other places to compare
Trey PinonAugust 11, 2010For tacos, get them from the taco stand, from the cafe go for the tortas, if you want tequila downstairs is where you need to be.
Breakfast tacos but only during the week. Make the effort and get 'em. You won't be disappointed.
Micheladas, tacos, ELOTE, queso fundido and bread pudding.. Heaaaaven
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- Fri
- Noon–12:10 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(646) 613-7100
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Outdoor Seating
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