Café de La Esquina
(Now Closed)Taco Restaurant, Beer Garden, and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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- Journey City GuidesAugust 3, 2017A taco stand for a quick snack or a beautiful diner for a longer Mexican meal of and strong mezcal shots with yummy tacos and tasty tortas
Shaun Tollerton ⚡️August 3, 2014Get the Huevos Chilango (two poached eggs, quinoa potato crisp, chorizo, tomatillo and avocado salsa). One of my favorite brunch dishes in the area.
Paige CJuly 20, 2017Delicious food, great outdoor space, dog friendly. What more could you want? Try the hibiscus margarita!
rozi dociOctober 3, 2012Get the fish tacos, they're delicious. A bit spicy but absolutely a must try. The house salad with steak is amazing! The food here is always tasty & fresh. This location has a very laid back vibe.
Evan BartlettApril 3, 2015Great back yard, cool interior in the diner. Get el pepino Diablo , it's a tasty spicy cucumber margarita. The carnitas dish is solid and the tacos are decent
- DoubleDeuceSeptember 28, 2016Great place. The inside, the outside, the spicy margarita, the food, the Williamsburg-like overly-chilled staff (can be slow), all great for the vibe.
Tarra McFarlaneNovember 5, 2014This guacamole is fantastic! Plus six bucks for a really delicious margarita in an old fashioned diner styled!
refinery29August 3, 2014Chef Akhtar Nawab's menu brings the best of Mexico to Brooklyn, including Ceviche Acapulco, Tostadas de Tinga de Pollo, and Albóndigas Mole Rojo. Read more
Cate HullAugust 16, 2013Tasty happy hour margaritas for a fiver with & get some guac & smokey home made salsa in a jar (to take away if you want)& chips on the side. Happy happy
amNewYorkOctober 26, 2011Try favorites such as Queso Fundito, Carnitas Taquitos and Sopa de Tortilla while enjoying nightly DJs, but don’t forget the cocktails: Sip a Blood Orange Margarita or a Pepino Diablo.
Laura V.January 6, 2013Loved the fact that you have to get through the kitchen and get all underground to get to the action. We went for some drinks and had a blast!
Rewan PartiJuly 20, 2015The fish tacos and margarita are must have! When the weather is great, come and enjoy the outdoor seating.
Cheapeats IncApril 9, 2016Poscado ceviche, chorizo qeusadilla, squash blossom tacos are yummy. Prosecco with Mizcal is the perfect drink
Elysia MannJune 12, 2015Get it all, meaning a huge platter of tacos. With lamb tacos in the mix. Chips and guacamole aren't worth it.
Rich KearneyAugust 11, 2014Great vibe inside and out. Draft beer is crisp and the tacos are tasty. What more could you want?
YLJuly 21, 2018The margaritas👌🏼Made with fresh watermelon rather than simple syrup. BUT the tacos were so slow & our waiter forgot half our order & took 30 mins to get the rest. Still it has a nice outdoor area.
hangalong.comAugust 24, 2014We drank all the margaritas and forgot to take a photo, here is the proof they are extremely good ;)
Marcel FelderDecember 17, 2016Old school-style Mexican diner with great Margaritas! Try the Tortilla Soup!
olivier PEYREFebruary 28, 2018So many better Mexican food options in the neighborhood. If you want legit south of the border flavors and textures, walk a few more blocks and head to La Superior.
Village VoiceMay 31, 2012Mexican food and a graveled outdoor dining area where you can usually find a spot, even on a busy night. Need we say more?
Raquelle JessieOctober 20, 2017get the passion fruit marg, the tacos are bueno. don't get the chips and guac- chips are store bought.
Dennis PlucinikJuly 8, 2012Post meal thoughts: this place is fantastic. Friendly staff, super good food, prompt service, kept our glasses full. Will be coming back. A lot.
Ashkan SafaeeJune 1, 2014Amazing place. Try their special Beer with hot sauce. Strangers and amazing.
Christian Van Der Henst S.October 6, 2014Trendy overprice Mexican. Good drinks, go for a Margarita. Better food options nearby but the retro diner experience is worth a visit for a drink.
My new favorite spot. Great food/drinks/ambiance. The corn on the cob is amazing. Brunch scene is going to be awesome. Well done La Esquina!
Morgan HowardJuly 4, 2015Curtis is the best! We had the most lovely dinner experience thanks to him!
John GonzalesAugust 25, 2011You have to be about 5'10'' to use the men's urinal. Try the sopa de tortilla, very good. Nice specials as well.
Ruth TooApril 14, 2012Decided to give it a second chance—it will be my last. Had the mushroom taco which was swimming in minty sauce, missing the hominy and gross!
Lauren GilchristOctober 2, 2011Beware, we had to wait to seat a party of nine despite a reservation and credit card deposit for price fixe. Food and service once seated were great.
Trista KempaMay 26, 2014I enjoy the manhattan location & had a fairly decent opinion of the BK loc, until bad service & mediocre food ruined it. Oh, & a centipede ran out of my boyfriend's taco. So yeah, I'm gonna say pass.
Joe BrolgsAugust 5, 2015I have a big wheat paste across the street from this joint. Sam reckons this place is good for food as well.
Trevis Dane WimerSeptember 26, 2011Huevos Chilongos for brunch with Jerry Josephs favorite cocktail.. Akvinta with a splash of soda, and a splash of grapefruit. Great combo!!!
Benjamin PalmerSeptember 17, 2011Must: try one of the Guarnitos, best thing on the menu. Bonus: sub a reposado mezcal for tequila in any spicy drink
- refinery29August 3, 2014Set in the iconic Wythe Diner (think '50s retro modern) with a outdoor garden, La Esquina Williambsurg is open for business. Read more
LokiJune 22, 2013So nice out. Oh- this place has patio space and margaritas- let's ... Ohhhhh I remember - service is a shit show... with bonus attitude. Seriously- it's that bad.
Go eat at La Superior, Mole, or Mesa Coyoacan. This place is cutting corners on quality to make more profit. Boo.
Stick with the guac & fish tacos, and everything will be okay. Cochinita pibil was tasty but SO greasy.
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Café de La Esquina
225 Wythe Ave (btwn N 3rd St & Metropolitan Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11249
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11249
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Fri
- Noon–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(718) 393-5500
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 6.9
"Best tacos in NYC! Don’t forget to try their salsas - so fresh! No room to sit, plan to take your tacos to go and eat them by the waterfront 2 blocks away"
Avneesh Kohli - 6.3
"Get the chorizo torta with all the toppings. Spicy, flavorful and big enough to share. I'm also partial to their guanabana and mamey shakes."
Wendy Wong - 8.2
"Love the Baja burrito and gringo tacos"
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- 9.0
"Great beer selection & chill day-drinking vibes. What more do you need?"
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