La Esquina
Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
SoHo, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group
"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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I'll still use the taco stand, but I won't set foot back in the upselling hellhole that is the dining room. Our server was a relentless money grubber. I felt like a tourist in Times Square.
Everyone knows to get the corn, but try the rice milk. Get it to go and walk around the hood.
Amy SpriggsJuly 26, 2013Plantain upside-down cake with toasted almond ice cream = highly recommended
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
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!!!
Untapped CitiesNovember 16, 2012If you make a reservation for dinner, then, you will have no problem getting into the bar.
carnita tacos are amazing, also get the rice, beans and pico de gallo side!
- 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.
Nicole WilliamsMarch 29, 2011All of the food is delicious but I highly recommend ordering the corn on the cob - it's the best thing ever!
Purpose .comAugust 4, 2011This place is an office favorite. In addition to tacos for lunch and dinner, the breakfast burritos are awesome!
jen dJuly 29, 2012Great food. Angry cashier that will make you think twice if you really want to eat food here. Such a shame!
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.
ToryBurchJanuary 12, 2011The fish tacos are worth the hype. Be sure to sit downstairs - perfect for a girls' night out.
Nicholas LeyMarch 15, 2013They turn corn on the cob into an art. I order 3 and call it a day. Not without my margarita first tho ;)
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
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.
BollareNovember 28, 2012Skip the downstairs restaurant and eat at the side café instead — much cozier and you don’t need a reservation.
Alexander GolubevMarch 22, 2013Special thanks to the creators for the interior design. The expectations of regular gang criminal actions make food taste even more better!
El Diablo - cucumber and jalapeño-infused repesado tequila goodness.
Andrea K. CastilloMarch 24, 2012Pollo rostizado torta continues to be one of the best things I've ever eaten.
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- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(646) 613-7100
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