La Esquina
Mexican restaurant · Midtown West ·
Tacos, tortas, margaritas, and late-night Mexican fare
Tacos, tortas, margaritas, and late-night Mexican fare
"Amazing service, super reasonable prices and a vintage overhead marquee are just a few of the things that make La Esquina enchanting. You may also hear locals who frequent this spot instinctively refer to it by it's English name, "Corner Deli." You'll find a nice mix of trendy New Yorkers here on a daily basis, sitting outdoors enjoying the old school deli scenery. Not to mention the conchitas are magical. And who can say no to tongue tacos anyway?!" - Barrel
"If you’re in the mood for a mezcal or passion fruit margarita on the Upper East Side, remember that this taco mini-chain has a to-go counter and a few tables set up on 72nd Street and 2nd Avenue. You can seat yourself and then patiently wait for your drink order while you fantasize about gargantuan tortas, buttery grilled corn, and chunky guacamole. If you don’t want to wait, just place your order ahead of time on their website." - nikko duren
"Both the Soho and UES locations of this Mexican spot are doing delivery and takeout right now, so the next time you’re in the mood for tacos, tortas, or quesadillas you can order some using their website." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Your roommate keeps mentioning steak in your daily recap of last night’s dreams (also Nina Simone and Timothee Chalamet embracing), and now you’re dreaming about steak too. Put an end to the madness and order a ribeye torta or bistec con queso taco from La Esquina’s UES location (and Soho location). All of their dishes and booze are available for delivery and takeout when you order on their website." - hannah albertine
"The Upper East Side location of this taco chain has a few tables set up on their corner space on 72nd Street and 2nd Avenue. Here’s how it works: you order at the counter, seat yourself, and then patiently wait for your food to arrive while you fantasize about gargantuan tortas, buttery grilled corn, and chunky guacamole." - hannah albertine, nikko duren