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La Esquina Taqueria and Cafe

Item: La Esquina Taqueria and Cafe
Author: Maria Lisella

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

The neon sign above this corner restaurant beckons to weary and hungry passersby, promising wallet-friendly and edible snacks for the late night munchies. The taqueria does not disappoint, with tasty chorizo tacos and plates of enchiladas. However, La Esquina does more. In the cafe around the corner, aged wood paneling and recessed bookshelves give off an air of worn-in familiarity, like the creases and contours of a favorite leather chair. You can enjoy more substantial fare like a pulled chicken stew with chipotle and cinnamon in this relaxed atmosphere.

Address:

114 Kenmare St
New York, NY 10012
646-613-7100

Hours:

Taqueria: Daily Noon-2am
Café: Mon-Thu Noon-4pm, 5pm-Midnight; Fri Noon-4pm, 5pm-1am; Sat 11pm-3:45pm, 5pm-1am; Sun 11pm-3:45pm, 5pm-Midnight

Website:

esquinanyc.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert

SoHo's Best Restaurants: "Try the Pepino Diablo cocktail made with Tanteo Jalapeno tequila, cucumber, agave nectar and fresh lime."

Best for SoHo's Best Restaurants Because: Locals know it's always good for a tasty, inexpensive eat. In warm weather pick it up and dine in the park.

Takeout/ Delivery
- Salads
  
  LA Casa
  
  organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, tortilla strips, balsamic vinaigrette ($6.95)
  
  Mango
  
  arugula, mango, jicama, jalapeño vinaigrette ($7.25)
- Soups
  
  Tortilla
  
  chicken, tomato broth, ancho chile, queso fresco, avocado, onion, tortilla chips ($6.00)
- Tacos
  
  Bistec
  
  char-grilled marinated steak, onions, cilantro, salsa roja ($3.95)
  
  Papa, Nopales Y Chorizo
  
  chorizo sausage, potatoes, cactus, shredded cabbage, salsa verde ($3.25)
  
  Pescado a Las Brasas
  
  grilled market fish, shredded cabbage, shaved onions, salsa verde, chipotle mayo ($3.95)
  
  Lengua
  
  veal tongue, salsa verde, pickled onions, cilantro, japapeño, queso fresco, black beans ($3.95)
  
  Hongo Y Epazote
  
  seasonal mushrooms, epazote, hominy, cilantro, salsa roja, queso blanco, rice, chipotle mayo ($3.25)
  
  Picadillo
  
  stewed ground beef (guisado), rice, black beans, cilantro, onions, salsa de molcajete ($3.25)
  
  Cochinita Pibil
  
  pulled pork, shredded cabbage, habanero, pickled onions, jalapeño ($3.75)
  
  Tinga DE Pollo
  
  stewed pulled chicken, avocado, shredded cabbage, chipotle salsa ($3.25)
  
  Aguacate Con Queso
  
  avocado, queso fresco, black bean, pico de gallo, salsa verde ($3.50)
  
  Acelgas
  
  spinach, giant beans, pico de gallo, salsa verde ($3.25)
  
  Pollo Rostizado
  
  rotisserie chicken, cilantro, onions, salsa verde ($3.50)
  
  Carnitas
  
  grilled rubbed pork, onions, cilantro, salsa macha ($3.50)
- Tortas
  
  Pepito
  
  grilled steak, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, chimichurri sauce, black bean spread ($8.50)
  
  Pollo Rostizado
  
  rotisserie chicken, arugula, shaved onion, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo ($8.25)
  
  Tinga DE Pollo
  
  pulled stewed chicken, shredded cabbage, avocado, jalapeños ($7.50)
  
  Cochinita Pibil
  
  pulled pork, shredded cabbage, jalapeños, pickled onions ($8.00)
  
  Aguacate Con Queso
  
  avocado, queso fresco, black bean spread, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo ($7.50)
- Plates
  
  Chips & LA Esquina's Own Salsa Roja
  
  quesadillas come with a choice of Chihuahua or Oaxaca cheese and salsa verde or salsa roja ($8.00)
  
  Quesadilla Simple
  
  pico de gallo ($5.50)
  
  Quesadilla DE Huitlacoche
  
  mexican truffle, roasted corn, epazote, mushrooms ($7.95)
  
  Quesadilla DE Pollo
  
  rotisserie chicken, pico de gallo ($6.50)
  
  Quesadilla DE Chorizo
  
  tomato, charred onions, chorizo, pico de gallo ($6.50)
  
  Plato Julia
  
  rice, beans, corn, pico de gallo, queso fresco and avocado ($6.00)
- With your Choice Of
  
  Rotisserie Chicken
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Grilled Steak
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Grilled Fish
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Cochinita (Pulled Pork)
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Tinga
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Picadillo
  
  ($4.00)
- Sides
  
  Acelgas
  
  sauteed spinach and giant beans, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, salsa verde ($4.00)
  
  Frijoles Negros
  
  black beans, queso fresco ($2.50)
  
  Aguacate
  
  avocado with cabbage and pico de gallo garnish ($2.50)
  
  Moros Y Cristianos
  
  black beans, white rice, queso fresco, pico de gallo ($3.50)
  
  Elotes Callejeros
  
  grilled local corn, mayo, queso cotija, chile powder ($2.75)
  
  Platanos Machos Fritos
  
  sweet plantains, salsa verde, queso fresco ($4.00)
  
  Arroz Blanco
  
  white rice, pico de gallo ($1.50)
  
  Salsa
  
  verde, chipotle and pico de gallo ($1.00)
- Coffee
  Light Roast Coffee
  $2.50
  
  $3.50
  Mocha Java
  $2.50
  
  $3.50
  Cold Brew Mocha Java
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Cafe Con Leche
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Iced Coffee
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Iced Cafe Con Leche
  
  ($4.50)
- Hot Drinks
  
  Mexican Hot Mocha
  
  ($3.25)
  
  Mexican Hot Chocolate
  
  ($2.75)
  
  Assorted Teas
  
  ($2.00)
- Cold Drinks
  
  Mexican Sodas
  
  mango, grapefruit, mandarin, tamarind ($2.75)
  
  Agua DE Horchata
  
  organic rice & cinnamon ($2.75)
  
  Agua DE Sandia
  
  seasonal, watermelon juice ($2.75)
  
  Agua DE Jamaica
  
  hibiscus tea ($2.75)
  
  Water
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Canned Soda
  
  coke, diet coke, ginger ale and sprite ($1.50)

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