La Esquina
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
SoHo, New York
Go here. Experience the fish tacos. It's worth it.
"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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Serious EatsJanuary 7, 2014Divey-looking taco and sandwich spot popular with a hipster crowd. Go for super-porky carnitas.
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.
Zach MOctober 24, 2014Favorite taco place in New York, lots of patio tables, great quick service, great street side atmosphere. Happening.
Kathryn DJuly 22, 2016Delicious food and a party vibe. Don't miss the queso and the cauliflower tacos for vegetarians.
Ton LMay 13, 2017Holy cow the tacos are so good. Can't miss. But order 2. Each piece is about 3-4 bites.
Adam SchuitMarch 29, 2017Best Mexican tacos in NYC. Also check out the very cool tequila bar downstairs if you can get in.
Rishi SatsangiSeptember 11, 2014The food here is very high quality. Their mexican dishes are great, but definitely go for brunch if you can. And get a michelada.
Lauren MacJanuary 31, 2016Spicy margaritas and carnitas tacos. Cozy and tucked away, love the classy underground vibe to this place.
Gabriel FeghaliMay 14, 2016Looks like random taco dive outside. Doorman lets you in to underground good music and dancing. We had private room table accessed via kitchen. Food was good.
Bevin StellaDecember 29, 2017Pork tacos were amazing! Also very cool ambiance but we were there on a freezing night and it was superrr drafty.
Adam DJuly 23, 2016Short rib & coleslaw is killer. Also the chicken tostadas. All the tacos are the bomb. Ask for chips & pico to scoop everything up with.
My fav restaurant in NYC. The counter for a quick bite, the cafe for a fun lunch, and the secret basement for a swanky dinner.
Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018Typical NYC experience - if not seated on the outdoor patio, make sure to grab a seat indoors (the entrance is down the stairs and through the kitchen).- Julie SosciaJuly 16, 2018Typical NYC experience - if not seated on the outdoor patio, make sure to grab a seat indoors (the entrance is down the stairs and through the kitchen).
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014Take a seat in the restaurant (with reservations, of course), and order the excellent elote, tacos, and queso fundido.
Alejandro EstréllaMarch 9, 2015The cafe has some of the best service and food ever. Ask for Crystal as your waitress. The fish tacos are off the hook too, Bruh!
Aileen OlmedoDecember 27, 2017They have a boozy brunch special but it’s not mentioned on the menu. You’re welcome!
Alex RobertsonFebruary 15, 2020It’s hilarious to sit eating delicious tacos in the li’l deli section watching people try to get into the clubby restaurant- Steak Taco's... second only to Mexico City. Great for people watching, and being entertained as people get turned away from the downstairs seating area.
Jenny JJanuary 9, 2014For a calm dinner, use the red entrance around the corner (service there is way friendlier as well). Grilled corn on the cob is fab, but not on a first date ;)
BoozeMenusJanuary 20, 2012Start in the Brasserie with a Pepino Diablo Cocktail and the Ceviche Acapolco. For the main, opt for Chile Relleno or Pollo Dominguero Tradicional. Spice up the night with the Mezcal flight Read more
Time Out New YorkAugust 1, 2011Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more
Corey ManiconeJuly 23, 2014Trust me on this one and get the rice milk. It's great even in 90 degree weather.
Nadine BlakeAugust 16, 2012Pescado Tacos are a must. I wish the margaritas were better. Fun atmosphere -- small but packs a punch.
Jonathan MoroApril 8, 2017The shrimp tacos were amazing for $10 but very small portions. Come as a snack or order extra stuff.
Cordell LawrenceMay 12, 2015This place is a true gem. Fantastic cocktails. A hidden away speakeasy-feel that serves authentic Mexican cuisine.
Alex HunterFebruary 23, 2022Don’t expect to be able to hear the person next to you on a Friday or Saturday. That said, great food, drinks, and vibes for getting your night started.
Jane BangAugust 25, 2012Chicken Tortilla Soup is amazing, don't overlook it! The corn is delicious and this place also has the best shrimp tacos in NY!- Jasmine MehrabiAugust 3, 2019Flour tortillas are fresh and authentic. Pollo quesadilla 10/10. Guac is good but if you get chips then it’s in a bag.
Try all their tacos and get the horchata to drink. If you can, go downstairs to the secret lounge-- they have wonderful drinks and chill music.
Yasmina MikouSeptember 17, 2015The food wasn't that crazy but the corn with mexican sauce is delicious ! Good frozen margaritaaas and great ambiance 👍🏻
Edomia zaide BereheAugust 9, 2018Food is great, drinks even better. You need a reservation unless you want to eat at the bar which is crowded.
Varun ShettyMay 24, 2014The quesadilla is a nice little surprise. Also, if the weather is nice, eat outside on the benches across the street.
Princess Abigail BacaniJanuary 23, 2013Hidden under a corner roadside taqueria, The Corner. Go downstairs behind a door marked "employees only", sneak through the kitchen, then a sort of locker room, to get to this underground restaurant.
Ekaterina DanilovaDecember 1, 2012A great place to hang out! Try the corn, they make it in heaven ;) nice and friendly staff and crowd
Lindsey KimOctober 8, 2014Great place for New Yorkers to take their friends. Go downstairs and walk through the kitchen before being seated
Nathalie BosshardApril 6, 2015Order Family Style Tacos, keep the Orange margarithas coming & listento great Music.
I like real Mexican foods and this place doesn't disappoint. From the carnitas to tongue tacos, real, gritty and delicious.- drew tarvinMay 19, 2015This place has tacos, tacos, tacos! And that's exactly what you should get 3 tacos so you feel full.
Stephanie GareriSeptember 3, 2014Great service. Delicious food. Fantastic margaritas!! Really great place for dinner with friends.
Martin KRJanuary 13, 2015This place is magic! Get some great take-away and stroll through SoHo on a nice sunny day
Mike SeilbackJanuary 27, 2013Walk through the diner-like upstairs to a trendy, underground hotspot. The grilled corn and bistec tacos are amazing.
- Annie HungAugust 18, 2017Sat downstairs (finally got a res!). Food was good, but prices were exorbitant (~$6/taco!!). When paying $12 min for tacos (2 small ones), throw us a 3rd one. Will get them from upstairs next time.
Julia KristinJuly 17, 2013One of the best an most popular taco places in the city! I never had anything that wasn't amazing!
Zaarly NYCSeptember 11, 2011Hands down closest thing to real Mexican food you'll get in NYC. Ask for a table downstairs in the back room. Trust me its worth the wait!
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