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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Amanda RellaJuly 6, 2017Go to the basement for an unexpected speakeasy environment. Great food and drinks!
Melissa RogersDecember 9, 2013If you can't get a table, try the more casual Taqueria around the corner - same tacos served there.- Highly recommend carne asada, no beans (they are kinda tasteless), but a corn instead which taste insanely good. Great selfmade sangria btw.!
Anne LiseSeptember 8, 2013Take pescado tacos: just perfect! With a glass of delicious marguarita de la casa <3
Arkadiy KukarkinApril 23, 2015They obviously have a bathroom for the downstairs restaurant but they won't let you use it without a reservation, even if you're dining upstairs. Pass.
Italo Londero CMarch 28, 2013Elote callejero, tortilla soup, tostadas de yuca y pork ribs with guava sauce! Yummy!!
RockStarNewYorkDecember 17, 2012Finally found a restaurant that is on par with La Super-Rica Taqueria in Santa Barbara, CA (Julia Child's favorite Mexican restaurant)!
MischaSeptember 24, 2011Must try the Bistec and Carnitas tacos, it's not really how we eat tacos back in Mexico, but at least they're are doing the best effort
Anita MooreDecember 23, 2014Great party scene downstairs. Don't forget to put on your "cool" if you hope to get past the doorman.
Giovanni D'PalmaJuly 10, 2016Wish I could write about the food but we ended up leaving before ordering. The outside seating was nice until we were in the sun waiting for water or to order; since they weren't that busy we left.
You can't really go wrong here, whether you're sitting down or taking out. Their bistec tacos are a great take on a classic dish.
ClaireJuly 5, 2013Fish tacos and cucumber/lime Popsicle! Very refreshing:) Ask for a sticker, they're free.
How To Make It In AmericaFebruary 5, 2010Like finding El Dorado beneath a taco shack. Head downstairs, take the scenic route through the kitchen to find amazing scene of tequila, huitlacoche quesadillas and total hotness.- DoubleDeuceJune 12, 2013The peanut brittle that comes with the Crema Cocina dessert is highly recommended.
Excellent take-out operation. The tacos and platos never disappoint.
Virginie HalpinJanuary 3, 2015After all the recommendations, we were looking forward to the food here. Booking was hard to make, waitress was quite rude and the food was okay. Love the ambiance and setting.
There could be a better balance between meat and veggies, but definitely tasty.
- Melissa RogersDecember 29, 2013If it's too busy, you can get the same mouth-watering tacos at Taqueria, around the corner!
Enilda HidalgoJune 23, 2011During lunch time, place your order by phone and pick it up...... They take forever when you order in person!!!!!!! But its worth the wait :p
Shawn PaustianSeptember 22, 2013Some food is pricey, but definitely tastes good. Try something that is a bit more substantial than a torta.
Jason SpearsSeptember 11, 2014Spot next to Apotheke in China Town. Great tequila drinks and ambiance.
Emma Hamilton MalinaJune 29, 2012The Tinga de Pollo tacos are ridiculously delicious. Messy? Yes. Worth it? Absafuckinglutely!!
Joseph MisitiSeptember 18, 2012this place is over-rated and it takes them 45 minutes to make your tacos. do yourself a favor and keep walking north to tacombi on Elizabeth and e Houston
Oscar MaJanuary 13, 2012Best tacos I have ever eaten. Also first fish tacos I've ever eaten and they were the bomb.
Olga EpsAugust 21, 2014Great concept. Food and drink are fine - not overly impressed. It's more for hanging out
Eddie BMarch 17, 2010Air-tight first date place. Sexy cantina vibe never fails & food is totally on point. Be prepared & make a rezzie. (Ignore all the hater comments- this place rocks!)
Adrian MojicaFebruary 15, 2015The basement can be pretentious and the chile relleno is not even close to the one at the maguey y la tuna.
Dhari LoSeptember 4, 2012Everything was absolutely amazing! making a new reservation for their earliest available date :)
Untapped CitiesNovember 16, 2012If you make a reservation for dinner, then, you will have no problem getting into the bar.
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- Fri
- Noon–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(646) 613-7100
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