Esencia Urban Kitchen

SUCH a cute location, and the food was truly amazing!! I got the chilaquiles and my wife got the carnitas. It was easily the best chilaquiles I’ve had! It was so good, that I forgot to take a picture… The atmosphere is also amazing - great music, slow pace, cozy ambiance.

Although this place has limited seating, their food and drinks are great! The service was very nice and this place is very cozy. Tables are set for two people. I'm excited to return to this place :)

I really enjoy eating here. Very nice people. Great food. Very close to where I live. My favorite is the poblano eggs and the orange juice. I did take a picture of the orange juice today but not the eggs

Cozy atmosphere, nice staff, delicious food. The breakfast tacos were ON POINT. I got a side of bacon and potatoes that were great too. This place is a local gem

Delicious food and drinks. Couldn't have chosen a better place to get breakfast :)

Perfect neighborhood spot! The coffee is the best I’ve had in lakeview. Highly recommend the chorizo breakfast tacos.

I have heard amazing things about Esencia, but it took me far too many months to finally go! On a whim, my friend and I went for a post-workout brunch, and it slapped. I got the huevos con chorizo torta (similar to a breakfast sandwich, with eggs, chorizo, cheese, crema, avocado/guac, and more. Sooo good. It was recommended by our server, Tomás. He took great care of us, was happy to recommend, was attentive, not pushy (we were there when it was close to closing time), and he even asked if he could bring my dog a treat! Excellent service. No wonder there’s always a wait! Just get your name in, go check out the local coffee shops or farmers market, and wait your turn. It’s so worth the wait!!! Enjoy!!!

Walked in and was seated right away! Great food- I got the Lemon Ricotta pancakes and they were very satisfying. Light, fluffy and a crisp edge! The flavor itself was awesome reminded me of home cooked food. The coffee was incredibly delicious- infused with cinnamon (Latin American style) and don’t worry, the refills kept comin! This place is perfectly quaint and unpretentious. It seems to be a small team, but the service was 12/10!! Will be back to try more!