Cristian Jara-Figueroa

Really cool vibes, we had a great time here. We came for dinner and ordered a bunch of things family style. The dessert were not to die for, but everything else was fantastic!! I specially liked their margaritas

+3

This hidden gem is Mexico in SoHo! The tequila selection is insane and the savory food is elevated without being snobby. But the best part is the atmosphere! The decor, service and most importantly…

This hidden gem is Mexico in SoHo! The tequila selection is insane and the savory food is elevated without being snobby. But the best part is the atmosphere! The decor, service and most importantly…

This hidden gem is Mexico in SoHo! The tequila selection is insane and the savory food is elevated without being snobby. But the best part is the atmosphere! The decor, service and most importantly…

The best guacamole I have ever had in my life. Full stop! The shrimp taco was also beyond fantastic. Lovely atmosphere; our waiter was perfect.

The best guacamole I have ever had in my life. Full stop! The shrimp taco was also beyond fantastic. Lovely atmosphere; our waiter was perfect.

The best guacamole I have ever had in my life. Full stop! The shrimp taco was also beyond fantastic. Lovely atmosphere; our waiter was perfect.

Very cool concept with speak easy after detouring through a flight of steep stairs and main kitchen. Good menu selection with good vibes and music.

He seems pretty full with reservations and had a private party coming in, but we were able to squeeze us in in the downstairs area. The food was fantastic. Everything was quick. We were able to eat…

a guy took me here on a date and I GET IT. Dim lit, drinks with actual fresh ingredients, great shareable food - I'll be back but with another man tbh ‍

Amazing tacos!! They were super nice to let us in past closing and served us amazing food and service. The tacos were super decadent and we enjoyed our time here a ton!

Amazing tacos!! They were super nice to let us in past closing and served us amazing food and service. The tacos were super decadent and we enjoyed our time here a ton!

Amazing tacos!! They were super nice to let us in past closing and served us amazing food and service. The tacos were super decadent and we enjoyed our time here a ton!

Amazing tacos!! They were super nice to let us in past closing and served us amazing food and service. The tacos were super decadent and we enjoyed our time here a ton!

We got to La Esquina on a friends suggestion and wow, so glad he made it!! We got there for a late dinner reservation on a Thursday night, where we couldn’t figure out why the door was locked. Than…

Thankfully we got a tip to go to La Equina and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was amazing- the music, the artwork, the candles, the bar, the tile work, etc. And the drinks and the food w…

La Esquina Brasserie has a nice atmosphere and very good service - the staff is attentive and professional. Unfortunately, the food was just average and didn't quite live up to the setting. It's a pleasant spot with great vibes, but the cuisine could use some improvement.

robin schoen

A very fun place! It's hidden away and getting in requires a reservation and going downstairs through a secret door that leads you into a large and very cool Gothic Spanish dungeon vibed dining space. Very crowded, delicious food, and good service. It's a little pricey for Spanish/Mexican fare but still worth going to.

Alex Vano

Took a long time for the food to come out, small portions and somewhat expensive, but absolutely delicious. Staff was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere was immaculate! Lots of gluten free options too.

Sunil Raja

Really cool place - if you didn’t know about it, you’d probably walk straight past it. The front looks like a very small ‘hole in the wall’ eatery but once you’re in, they direct you downstairs, through the kitchen, into the restaurant. Nice bar area, nice ambiance. A bit dark inside and loud music, tables quite close together, but good food and great service. Definitely worth a visit.

+3

Eric D

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the underground speakeasy restaurant La Esquina. Reservation is required to access this one via a guarded door leading to the underground scene with cramped but very lively bar, restaurant and dj scene! Food is generally very good but nothing that particularly stands out as deserving five stars.

+1

Yelyzaveta Tuka

My husband and I both really enjoyed our food. The tacos were great and so was literally everything else that we ordered. I also loved my spicy cocktail, cant recall the exact name. The waiter was very sassy, but I wouldn’t say he was rude. I found the vibe to be great as I really enjoy people watching. We paid around 300 usd which isn’t little for a street place like this but I think it was worth it 🍹

Raoul

Great food, great atmosphere. We were seated in the basement which has a great vibe. Little bit too crowded for me though, it felt like we basically shared a table with our neighbors even though we had separate tables. The music is a bit too loud as well, which makes it kinda hard to talk. The food compensates a lot though. We had cauliflower tacos, brisket tacos, plantains, guacamole and ceviche.

Clarice Wong

The ambience of the place is beautiful. Food is amazing. We ordered the tacos and steak and it was absolutely mouth watering. I have knocked off one star from my review because of the lack of service for food ordering as we have to order ourselves from the bar, which was quite annoying. The servers was also initially quite pushy and have repeatedly asked us if we are done with our food although there were clearly food on it. One guy waiter noticed that this behavior was very annoying and had apologized for it. So all good.

+3

I've been here about 3 times for lunch. The first time we came it was a group of 4 of us. Food and drinks are always amazing here. I love their shrimp tacos. One time i came and Chris rock was also…

I've been here about 3 times for lunch. The first time we came it was a group of 4 of us. food and drinks are always amazing here. I love their shrimp tacos. One time i came and Chris rock was …

I've been here about 3 times for lunch. The first time we came it was a group of 4 of us. Food and drinks are always amazing here. I love their shrimp tacos. One time i came and Chris rock was also…

TL;dr: enter the speakeasy through the taco shop (the corner deli). The food is great!\n\nWe went to the corner deli for some tacos, but upon walking in it became so much more. As you enter, yo…

TL;dr: enter the speakeasy through the taco shop (the corner deli). The food is great!\n\nWe went to the corner deli for some tacos, but upon walking in it became so much more. As you enter, you …

Bad service and tricked us into paying for water. Overpriced and small portions. Food was okay, not worth the price. Won't be coming back again. Bathrooms were gross and smelly as well

Bad service and tricked us into paying for water. overpriced and small portions. Food was okay, not worth the price. Won't be coming back again. Bathrooms were gross and smelly as well

While the food and atmosphere was great, the service was incredibly disappointing. I made a reservation for 9pm for my birthday. We arrived a few minutes late but within the 15 minute grace period.…

This place packs a punch! I have the burger and fries. First the fries are seasoned with Tajin!!! Mind blowing, if they are hot it's honestly the star of the meal. My friend had the steak and fries a…

This place packs a punch! I have the burger and fries. First the fries are seasoned with Tajin!!! Mind blowing, if they are hot it's honestly the star of the meal. My friend had the steak and…

This is a great experience don’t be fooled by the outside the adventure is downstairs in the cellar. Excellent food and even better cocktails. Take the Diablo

Good food and nice atmosphere. We had different kinds of tacos which were nice enough but not exceptional. Great service.

Good food and nice atmosphere. We had different kinds of tacos which were nice enough but not exceptional. Great service.

Good food and nice atmosphere. We had different kinds of tacos which were nice enough but not exceptional. Great service.

Yuval Yitzhakov

Quite expensive, small dishes but nice environment for one time experience. The music gets veryyyyy loud around 7:30 pm, before that it’s also loud but not as much. The food is good but not something unusual.

I searched about the best Mexican restaurant in NYC and it was this restaurant, the atmosphere was amazing I really liked the crowd and music. Unfortunately the food was too salty nothing special…

The only reason this spot gets two stars is because of the waitress, who provided incredible service. Otherwise, this place was lame. The entrance is a gimmick and doesn’t make up for the atmosphere. Most restaurants in NYC are claustrophobic, but this was especially bad. Smelled slightly of sewage. The food was good, but I received what must have been a sample of the menu. The tostadas were the size of a small tortilla chip, and the prices were comparable to those at significantly better restaurants. Left hungry, quickly, and disappointed. It should probably advertise as a bar rather than a restaurant. Keep the food in the cantina upstairs, leave the basement for drinks.

The lady answering the phone was rude, dismissive, not helpful, bothered, and everything else that goes with that. I was calling to find out if the other location on 71st was open because the phone j…

After an unpleasant dinner where service was more than poor and hence no tip was given, a few days after I find out the restaurante charged my card without my consent or knowledge for an additional…

horrible. waited 1 hour and a half for our reservation. literally worst customer service ecer

If they could get a 0 star review I would. Mediocre tacos and overpriced drinks. Went for my girlfriends birthday with friends and they left the cake sitting out the entire time so it melted. Staff…

Been here multiple times and loved it but the last 2 times were terrible experiences. Food portions are smaller with increased prices. Recipe for the soup changed and less chicken (not slices vs sh…

We we’re SO disappointed about literally EVERYTHING with this restaurant! 1. The food did not taste anything and the beef was chewy, my friend couldn’t even finish her tacos. 2. The service was…

We we’re SO disappointed about literally EVERYTHING with this restaurant! 1. The food did not taste anything and the beef was chewy, my friend couldn’t even finish her tacos. 2. The service was r…

This place sucks now, it's gone wayyyy downhill. My expensive leather jacket was stolen. I emailed twice over 10 days, no reply. It's just a money grab for tourist now.

We arrived at 11'55 for lunch. The door was open and staff was there. But nevertheless the waiter made us wait on the rather chilly and windy street because it opened at noon. What a warm welcome…

We arrived at 11'55 for lunch. The door was open and staff was there. But nevertheless the waiter made us wait on the rather chilly and windy street because it opened at noon. What a warm welcome! …

Julian David Quinoñes Vargas

After we had been sitting for an hour, I went outside to get my friends, whom I had told this was a good place. Without asking us for any ID or anything at all, he simply told us that if we didn’t have a reservation, we couldn’t enter. I explained to him that we were already seated at the table where the fruit was, and he told me, very disrespectfully, “I don’t care.” Then the waitress went upstairs to explain to him that I was already there and that we had space, and he said, “If I say no, it’s no. I’m in charge here.” After that, a lot of people started coming in without reservations or anything like that, and he let them pass as if nothing. This was an act of discrimination motivated by racism and homophobia. Someone like him should not be in that position. He was just looking at his phone and being completely useless.

Jessica Saenz

When we got seated there was a pipe leaking on us and that table and booth was wet and sticky… smelled awful. Went to go tell the host immediately and she had a bit of attitude trying to accommodate. She said okay I’ll give you a towel and “this is a basement” … “I’m not a plumber”.. whether this is a basement or not.. you’re also a restaurant that has safety and cleanliness standards. She later apologized and said “sorry for the attitude I didn’t believe you” and seated us at a better table. We were there to celebrate a birthday and just wanted to have a nice dinner so we were grateful to finally be seated after being gaslit into thinking our table was fine to dine at. Our server was friendly but they continued to take plates away when we weren’t finished eating… the minute we ate anything they would take the plate away if it looked somewhat cleared. The server also tried to convince one of us not to order the enchiladas because he said the flavor was exotic and we assumed he was insinuating she would not like it… it was so strange… after we repeatedly said it was fine. And then he forgot the coke she ordered. The service and staff was just not hospitable tonight. Definitely a safety hazard for whatever is dripping out of the pipes… smelled horrible and my friend had a brown stain on his sweatshirt from it. This restaurant should be reviewed by the health inspector and they should have friendlier hosts. I understand working in the restaurant industry is tough at times, especially during the holidays, but there was no need to attitude right off the bat when we were getting seated, we were being polite to her.