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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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.
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.
JANICE💯October 30, 2014Everything is good here. Spanish chorizo, fish taco, and Cochinita Platter gets my approval. Sit outside and people watch while getting your late night munchies on.
KaiNovember 22, 2015Fantastic tacos & guac close to L.E.S. Be sure to check out Okuda San Miguel's gorgeous mural across the way ❤️
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!
ian rNovember 19, 2014'Harder to get into than Harvard' rings true in our case. But lunch upstairs at the cantina was tasty! Yum.
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
Elizabeth BursteinJune 25, 2018So good! Chicken tacos, guac tacos, and mahi mahi tacos! Nom. Want to try the quesadilla next time. Little confused about the table situation
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
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.
Courtney LewisJuly 9, 2018Adorable little spot with sidewalk seating available. Chips and guacamole served with delicious salsa. Get the fish tacos and frozen margarita.
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
SparkieJanuary 16, 2013Tacos 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.
Johana TalbotSeptember 24, 2011Perfect place for a girls night out! Nice vibe, delish food. The corn in the cob yum, great quesadillas and the chocolate cake and tres leches dessert yummy! If you're into celebs u may get lucky too
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
Magdalena WelczAugust 28, 2019Really good tacos and super, super strong cocktails. They really did the job. Sit outside if possible!
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.
Mafe Sotillo LairetMay 15, 2017Everything was delicious! Their margaritas and micheladas are the best! We got their guacamole & chips, and their chicken tacos
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!- Lars GinnerupSeptember 4, 2019Great gem of a Mexican place. Food is delicious / and has a really great vibe downstairs.
Ton LMay 13, 2017Holy cow the tacos are so good. Can't miss. But order 2. Each piece is about 3-4 bites.
- 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.
honeywhatscooking.comJune 29, 2015The most delicious Pescado a Las Brasas (grilled fish taco) and Grilled Corn. Love this place.
- T ZJuly 31, 2015Elotes aka grilled corn is amazing here ❤️ Definitely a must-get. The squid tacos were also good.
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.
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
Liat BandielMay 10, 2016Amazing; fresh..made to order..and tasty! Don't forget to order the Avocados side 😋
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
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.
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.,
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!).
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 ;)
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
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
Nino ChichuaAugust 15, 2018Service is fast and staff is friendly. Ambience is original and outstanding, very NY experience
Bevin StellaDecember 29, 2017Pork tacos were amazing! Also very cool ambiance but we were there on a freezing night and it was superrr drafty.
Kathleen VargasAugust 20, 2017The tacos are super small but the carnitas taco and the ribeyed taco were very good.
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.- 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.
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.
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
Harriet RuffApril 26, 2015Spicy margaritas! Corn tacos. To die for! Sit at the bar to eat without a reservation!
- 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.
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