La Esquina
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
SoHo, New York
The folks at Time Out New York and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Nikki HodgdonApril 9, 2010Great fish tacos and avocado tacos. Tortas are good. Best tacos I've ever had..until I went to San Francisco. Overpriced for sure but convenient and tasty.
Eva TomasOctober 22, 2010Be sure to have a reservation so you can go to the trendy restaurant downstairs! Great margaritas, great food, great ambience!
Disproves that you can't get good Mexican food in Manhattan. Does prove that you'll have to wait for it though.
BravoJanuary 28, 2010At the basement of a corner Taio shop lies a seductive laid-back dungeon, where you can lounge and sip on some great margaritas. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line
Small portions, big desserts, delicious tacos, great atmosphere and an amazing playlist !
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
Elie KardousOctober 5, 2011the "IT" place for Mexican food... models, investment bankers, downtown hip.... steak taco is yummy. perfect lighting
Everyone knows to get the corn, but try the rice milk. Get it to go and walk around the hood.
Sam HaskelFebruary 19, 2015Incredible place...definitely get the corn and check out the restaurant downstairs--very special
RazorfishSeptember 20, 2011Great food — perfectly spiced. Corn is to die for… so is the mango/arugula salad! Plus, tasty margaritas!
Fifteen years later, still holds up. Downtown NYC Eatery Hall of Fame first-ballot inductee.
Syd LeighJune 4, 2015I was underwhelmed. I didn't eat my corn, it had no flavor and tons of mayo. The chicken that you can add to salads is really good.
Amy SpriggsJuly 26, 2013Plantain upside-down cake with toasted almond ice cream = highly recommended
Jenny RMay 20, 2015Ordered the tortilla soup and stake tacos. Soup was greasy and barely had avocado, cheese or tortilla strips but did have giant chunks of chicken, very unappetizing, took 20 mins for all premade food.
Katrina WongJanuary 18, 2012If you have a party here, make sure you know how much they charge and how often they bring out the jugs of margaritas.... just sayin!
carnita tacos are amazing, also get the rice, beans and pico de gallo side!
Next time, I'll stay far away from michelada and the ceviche, but their mojito, taquitos and Pastel De Chocolate were more to my liking. Prices clearly include the intimate decor, where you're likely
Andrew D.May 11, 2011Great place, but food is far better at Mexican Radio across the street! Shredded chicken burrito is best in the city!!!
Purpose .comAugust 4, 2011This place is an office favorite. In addition to tacos for lunch and dinner, the breakfast burritos are awesome!
Fabio GrattonOctober 25, 2010Love the tacks and corn here. Live the secret undergroud chamber. Hate the pretentious scene. I pray the attitude changes, otherwise I will strongly advise everyone to abandon this place.
HBOSeptember 3, 2011How to Make It in America happened here. One of the best places to throw a swank birthday dinner like Rachel's.
Holly MooreMay 21, 2014With my first bite the roasted chicken torta became one of my favorite sandwiches ever.
ToryBurchJanuary 12, 2011The fish tacos are worth the hype. Be sure to sit downstairs - perfect for a girls' night out.
Nancy TranAugust 24, 2013If you should be so lucky to have Michele as your server, listen to her. She rocks!
Joe GruchaczNovember 15, 2011
MTTNYCAugust 26, 2011IF you are able to secure a reservation, be SURE to order the grilled corn - RIDICULOUSLY deelish!
Melissa 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!
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- Mon–Thu
- Noon–Midnight
- Fri
- Noon–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(646) 613-7100
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