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114 Kenmare St. New York, NY 10012

646-613-7100

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Most Sumptuous Fish Tacos
Award Winner 2008

Cuisine(s): Breakfast, Brunch, Mexican

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-2am, Sun,Sat 11am-2am

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party

Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary

Parking: No Parking

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2008 | Most Sumptuous Fish Tacos

There are now plenty of so-called Bajan fish-taco joints in town, but where's a place you can really dash in and get one immediately We'd try La Esquina, the rickety shed that sticks out like a sore thumb at the confluence of Lafayette and Centre streets, where the fish is grilled (rather than fried) to order. More »
2005 | Finest Fish Tacos

For years we suffered from taco envy, begrudging L.A. its wonderful fish tacos. But recently we began to have our own credible examples. The current best is at LA ESQUINA, a new taco shack fashioned from an old hamburger stand at Cleveland Place. The generous fish fillet comes heaped with slaw and salsa, and you might as well be in Baja. More »

La Esquina, Temporarily Shuttered by the DOH, Will Reopen for Lunch Tomorrow

By Rebecca Marx | Tue, August 17, 2010

What a summer it's been for La Esquina: In May, the restaurant was temporarily closed by the Department of Buildings. Today, Eater brings word that it's been shuttered by the DOH. But! Like one of th... More »
La Esquina's "Barbarian" Owners Hope to Re-Open Soon

By Rebecca Marx | Tue, May 11, 2010

Despite the charge that it poses an "imminent danger to life or public safety," La Esquina was apparently up to building code when it opened in 2005. The restaurant's co-owner, Derek Sanders, told the... More »
La Esquina Shuttered by the Department of Buildings; Poses "Imminent Danger to Life or Public Safety"

By Rebecca Marx | Mon, May 10, 2010

Akhtar Nawab may be out of a job for awhile longer: citing "imminent danger to life or public safety," the Department of Buildings has shuttered La Esquina until, presumably, it no longer poses an imm... More »

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chanellesladics | Oceanside, CA | 9 Reviews

| Mon, June 21, 2010

I love La Esquina. It's super posh VIP zone. One of my favorite spots. Killer gourmet Mexican food, bad ass tequila selection and really good music. I've always been really stoked on this spot and I always go here when I'm in New York.
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thevillagevoicebestof | New York, NY | 84 Reviews

| Sun, May 10, 2009

There are now plenty of so-called Bajan fish-taco joints in town, but where's a place you can really dash in and get one immediately? We'd try La Esquina, the rickety shed that sticks out like a sore thumb at the confluence of Lafayette and Centre streets, where the fish is grilled (rather than fried) to order.
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spanknyce | Beverly Hills, CA | 44 Reviews

| Fri, April 25, 2008

Where else do you have to go through a greasy spoon store front, to a hollow shitty wooden door, that leads you thru the kitchen, to a stairway which finally lands you in this subterranean restaurant with latino graffiti cave paintings on the wall. It's Cuban/Caribbean food and it's good. All kinds of Pork, Beef, Chicken and Fish. Drink margarita's and share tapas here. Great to bring people from out of town, because this only happens in a city like NY.
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Main Menu

Salads
Served On 6" Soft Corn Tortillas. Add Protein To All Items Below Grilled Fish $5.00 Rotisserie Chicken $3.00 Steak $4.50 All Major Credit Cards Accepted (imprint Required) Minimum Delivery Order $10.00

$6.95

La Casa
organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, tortilla strips, balsamic vinaigrette

$7.25

Mango
arugula, mango, jicama, jalapeño vinaigrette

Soups
All Major Credit Cards Accepted (imprint Required) Minimum Delivery Order $10.00

$6.00

Tortilla
chicken, tomato broth, ancho chile and cotija cheese, avocado and tortilla strips

Tacos
All Major Credit Cards Accepted (imprint Required) Minimum Delivery Order $10.00

$3.25

Papa, Nopales Y Chorizo
chorizo sausage, potatoes, cactus, salsa verde

$3.95

Pescado A Las Brasas
grilled market fish, shredded cabbage, salsa verde, chipotle mayo

$3.95

Lengua
veal tongue, guacamole, crema, black beans

$3.25

Hongo Y Epazote
seasonal mushrooms, epazote, hominy, queso blanco & rice.

$3.25

Picadillo
beef guisado, rice, black beans, salsa de molcajete

$3.50

Cochinita Pibil
pulled pork, shredded cabbage, habanero pickled onions, jalapeño

$3.25

Tinga De Pollo
stewed pulled chicken, avocado, shredded cabbage, chipotle salsa

$3.50

Aguacate Con Queso
avocado, queso fresco, black bean, pico de gallo, salsa verde

$3.25

Acelgas
spinach, giant beans, pico de gallo and salsa verde

$3.50

Pollo Rostizado
rotisserie chicken, cilantro, onions, salsa verde

$3.50

Carnitas
pork, onions, cilantro, salsa macha

$3.50

Steak
steak, onions, cilantro, salsa verde

$3.50

Carne Enchilada
grilled pork, pineapple, onions, cilantro, salsa verde

Tortas
- Traditional Mexican Street Sandwich Served On A Crusty Baguette - All Major Credit Cards Accepted (imprint Required) Minimum Delivery Order $10.00

$7.50

Aguacate Con Queso
avocado, queso fresco, black beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, chiptle mayo

$8.25

Pollo Rostizado
rotisserie chicken, arugula, shaved onion, tomato, avocatod, chipotle mayo

$8.75

Cochinita Pibil
pulled pork, cabbage lettuce, tomato jalapeños and pickled red onions

Plates
With Your Choice Of: Grilled Fish $5.00 Rotisserie Chicken $3.00 Cochinita (pulled Pork) $4.00 Tinga $4.00 Picadillo $4.00 Steak $4.50 All Major Credit Cards Accepted (imprint Required) Minimum Delivery Order $10.00

$5.50

Quesadilla Simple
queso chihuahua or oaxaca and pico de gallo

$7.95

Quesadilla De Huitlacoche
mexican truffle, roasted corn, epazote, mushrooms, queso chihuhua or oazaca

$6.50

Quesadilla De Pollo
rotisserie chicken, pico de gallo and queso chihuahua or oaxaca

$6.00

Plato Julia
rice, beans, corn, pico de gallo, queso fresco and avocado

Sides
All Major Credit Cards Accepted (imprint Required) Minimum Delivery Order $10.00

$1.00

Tortillas

$2.50

Frijoles Negros
black beans, queso fresco

$2.50

Aguacate
avocado

$3.50

Moros Y Cristianos
black beans, white rice, pico de gallo

$2.75

Elotes Callejeros
grilled local corn

$4.00

Platanos Machos Fritos
plantains, salsa verde, queso fresco

$1.50

Arroz Blanco
white rice, pico de gallo

$1.00

Salsa Verde
chipotle and pico de gallo

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La Esquina

114 Kenmare St. New York, NY 10012

646-613-7100

Description

2008 | Most Sumptuous Fish Tacos

2005 | Finest Fish Tacos

La Esquina, Temporarily Shuttered by the DOH, Will Reopen for Lunch Tomorrow

By Rebecca Marx | Tue, August 17, 2010

La Esquina's "Barbarian" Owners Hope to Re-Open Soon

By Rebecca Marx | Tue, May 11, 2010

La Esquina Shuttered by the Department of Buildings; Poses "Imminent Danger to Life or Public Safety"

By Rebecca Marx | Mon, May 10, 2010

chanellesladics | Oceanside, CA | 9 Reviews

thevillagevoicebestof | New York, NY | 84 Reviews

spanknyce | Beverly Hills, CA | 44 Reviews

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