La Esquina
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
SoHo, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Serious Eats
"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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Colin LeeJune 4, 2016Ate at the take out counter; its nice they have indoor seating for a quick bite. Solid pollo tacos.
Patrick BaskinJanuary 19, 2016Carnitas tacos are tasty, but only ate upstairs, try to get downstairs for the best experience
Patricia LeeJuly 25, 2015Yummy place for a drink and a bite. Do not go to the BK location as there is a very obvious quality difference.
Chicken tinga, pollo rostizado, and the shrimp/fish tacos are the bomb. Just excellent. Best tacos around.
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!
Plato Julia can't be beat as a budget lunch deal. A ton of food for under $10.
OMGICUMarch 21, 2011You might not make it downstairs past the doorman unless you're with Robert Pattinson, Natalie Portman or other A-listers seen here. But you can watch them pass by as you dejectedly sip your horchata.
Rachel FosterNovember 11, 2011Tacos are super delicious, but husband ordered the chorizo quesadilla and I will be dreaming about that flavor for the rest of my life!
Alexandros PlexidasMay 4, 2016Masked behind the Mexican cantina, this speakeasy restaurant with loud music can be an excellent option to combine dinner & drinks. Fast served food was ok but not particularly gastronomic.
Jason DennyFebruary 22, 2015Very good tacos. Downstairs is over-rated and pretentious. Also clean up the candle wax!
Stephanie GareriSeptember 3, 2014Great service. Delicious food. Fantastic margaritas!! Really great place for dinner with friends.
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
Plato Julia with chicken is about 3 pounds of food for $9. Great lunch. Unfortunately, they're a bit slow for takeout lunch.
Julia KristinJuly 17, 2013One of the best an most popular taco places in the city! I never had anything that wasn't amazing!
Elizabeth OtaolaSeptember 27, 2015Swanky underground spot. Good for dates. Good mix of latin music with american music
Charles BApril 27, 2012restaurant is great if you want to deal with the shit show. better off just getting a few tacos (my favorite is the pescado) and a horchata.
Emma CramerAugust 6, 2014Their taco tortillas seem slightly larger than most --> cleaner and easier taco eating experience!
Can't beat it as a late night spot, but come back in the morning for a breakfast burrito with avocado or chorizo. Perfect for staving off that hangover.
Martin KRJanuary 13, 2015This place is magic! Get some great take-away and stroll through SoHo on a nice sunny day
Jolanda H.September 21, 2016Funny and nice experience to walk down and along the kitchen and find the hidden bar there.
Sadik Aydin PhotographyNovember 6, 2014Taste was incredible. Be careful and don't get lost because of their tasteful menu! Enjoy!
Micah SpielerMarch 17, 2016Got two tacos. Their good, a tad pricey but worth it. I'd recommend getting 3.
The huitlacoche quesadilla was delicious; wonderfully gooey with cheese and not too greasy.
Adriana KaegiJanuary 30, 2011a fun restaurant bar, hang out if you can find your way into the speak-easy type place, great DJ's good looking and fun crowed if you can get in
Victoria LilySeptember 9, 2013Ok so this place was good. Definitely more hyped up though. The really dimmed lights got to me after a while and it's so overpriced for food that really wasn't out of this world. Services were great.
The tacos are great. The two fish tacos are my favourite so far 😋
Public House WineSeptember 3, 2014Awesome grilled corn. Great pickup spot, or destination for late night tacos and sangria.
Cut & Sew & MEOctober 11, 2011The diner taqueria is just a front. Go through the secret "Employees Only" door and you'll find a very cool underground dungeon like restaurant. This place isn't as secret as it used to be.
Duly impressed by the bistec taco. Quesadilla de pollo ain't bad. But I'll mostly be back for the other tacos. And maybe some tequila.
Amanda TerryMay 16, 2011Frozen margaritas are the way to go. I love their grilled string beans and the carne tacos are good too. (via Scoville) Read more
SkipAugust 14, 2013Fish tacos were delicious! FYI...despite not having a sign posted, outdoor tables are just for table service.
April Kate 🍴August 22, 2015This place is overrated. Get the tacos - lamb shoulder and the market fish. Yes, you need the flan.
Carlos PachecoMay 4, 2012Amazing place with really creative and obviously good tacos. The ELOTES CALLEJEROS (grilled local corn) is a must!
Rewan PartiJanuary 29, 2015The tacos and grilled corn are on the spot. They make some real margaritas.
Tara HuntMay 15, 2012Try the Aguacate Con Queso - Walked through a downpour in sandals for these. Would do it again and again.- Good for a quick lunch at the taco stand. Or great for a late night downstairs.
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"Restaurant/Club in basement. Great (but quite loud) music plays in restaurant and bar/dance floor area. Recommend: Gringo Chicken Tacos, Tacos de Camarones, Esquites. Great Margarita list!"
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"Get the baja fish tacos (two are plenty- trust me) and don't miss out on the fresh pressed juices."
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"Charming, lively, perfect for a late bite. Get the steak."
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"Try the salted caramel, pecan nuts or oreo mini cheesecakes! Or all of them :D"
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"French onion soup grilled cheese, holy crap. Get the slushies or ask the bartender to make you something with tequila - it will be awesome / you'll stumble out happy."
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