La Esquina
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
SoHo, New York
This Mexican restaurant is famous for their fish tacos. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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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.
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.
Aileen OlmedoDecember 27, 2017They have a boozy brunch special but it’s not mentioned on the menu. You’re welcome!
Jane KDecember 30, 2014ugh can't go wrong, but hands down in love with their fish and bistec tacos!!! tacos may seem small but they're surprisingly filling...
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).
Duly FernándezOctober 16, 2017Every time I’m in NY, I have to eat here. Super cute place and the tacos are so good.
- 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.
Amanda HoJune 20, 2016Amazing coconut cocktail. Love everything about here except how they don't have regular guac...it's basically sliced avocado
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
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.
Morgan NelsonAugust 12, 2014Their platos are a fresher Verizon of a chipotle burrito bowl - and well worth walking the extra block got if you're in the area.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014Take a seat in the restaurant (with reservations, of course), and order the excellent elote, tacos, and queso fundido.
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!
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
Yeliz AticiDecember 7, 2017great speakeasy place with good cocktails and nice decorations. def great for dates and party crowds🎐
Kathryn DJuly 22, 2016Delicious food and a party vibe. Don't miss the queso and the cauliflower tacos for vegetarians.
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.
Ekaterina DanilovaDecember 1, 2012A great place to hang out! Try the corn, they make it in heaven ;) nice and friendly staff and crowd
Serious EatsJanuary 7, 2014Divey-looking taco and sandwich spot popular with a hipster crowd. Go for super-porky carnitas.
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.
Nathalie BosshardApril 6, 2015Order Family Style Tacos, keep the Orange margarithas coming & listento great Music.
Zach MOctober 24, 2014Favorite taco place in New York, lots of patio tables, great quick service, great street side atmosphere. Happening.
Jonathan MoroApril 8, 2017The shrimp tacos were amazing for $10 but very small portions. Come as a snack or order extra stuff.
Adam SchuitMarch 29, 2017Best Mexican tacos in NYC. Also check out the very cool tequila bar downstairs if you can get in.
BollareSeptember 30, 2011Skip the downstairs restaurant and eat at the side café instead — much cozier and you don’t need a reservation. Go with friends, get a big booth, and order Mexican corn and sangria! —Marina
Lauren VeharOctober 8, 2021The passionfruit margaritas 🤤🤤 guac, elote, and carnitas tacos are also great!
Varun ShettyMay 24, 2014The quesadilla is a nice little surprise. Also, if the weather is nice, eat outside on the benches across the street.
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.
Lindsey KimOctober 8, 2014Great place for New Yorkers to take their friends. Go downstairs and walk through the kitchen before being seated
Excellent, greasy, late-night food. Get a quesadilla de huitlacoche. It sounds and looks dirty, but I promise its delicious. Scarf it down before you ask Google what the hell you just ate.
Lauren MacJanuary 31, 2016Spicy margaritas and carnitas tacos. Cozy and tucked away, love the classy underground vibe to this place.
BonobosAugust 10, 2012Head to the Taqueria for lunch, the tacos are fantastic. Outdoor seating in SoHo but get there right at 12 or you'll be waiting in line.
The Mexican corn is out of this world. Wave at the workers as they make your corn from the window, they love it.
VansiJuly 15, 2014The carnitas are great! If you want a quick bite, the first floor features a small and awesome menu!- Nadine BlakeAugust 16, 2012Pescado Tacos are a must. I wish the margaritas were better. Fun atmosphere -- small but packs a punch.
Cordell LawrenceMay 12, 2015This place is a true gem. Fantastic cocktails. A hidden away speakeasy-feel that serves authentic Mexican cuisine.
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
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!
Ik SiMay 29, 2016Love this place, but my heart is broken by the fact that they don't have the chicken tinga tacos on their menu anymore!
Katherine ChangFebruary 3, 2012Worth the pain of getting reservations! The quest fundido is to die for and I love the underground location (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Mike SeilbackJanuary 27, 2013Walk through the diner-like upstairs to a trendy, underground hotspot. The grilled corn and bistec tacos are amazing.
I like real Mexican foods and this place doesn't disappoint. From the carnitas to tongue tacos, real, gritty and delicious.
Fabio GrattonOctober 25, 2010Love the tacos and corn here. Amazing. Love the secret underground den. But hate... absolutely HATE the ridiculously pretentious scene, especially when it comes to getting downstairs to get a drink.
Yasmina MikouSeptember 17, 2015The food wasn't that crazy but the corn with mexican sauce is delicious ! Good frozen margaritaaas and great ambiance 👍🏻
Corey ManiconeJuly 23, 2014Trust me on this one and get the rice milk. It's great even in 90 degree weather.
- drew tarvinMay 19, 2015This place has tacos, tacos, tacos! And that's exactly what you should get 3 tacos so you feel full.
William KapferApril 7, 2013take home some extra chicken tacos for a midnight snack -- they're tasty and surprisingly very inexpensive. Great service.
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.
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