La Esquina
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates
- Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
- Phone number
(646) 613-7100 ext. 1
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Catering
catering@esquinanyc.com
- Private party facilities
La Esquina offers private events for groups of 9 or more. Any group larger than 50 is considered a full buyout.
- Private party contact
La Esquina : (646) 613-7100
- Neighborhood
NoLita
- Cross street
Kenmare Street
- Parking details
Public lots on Kenmare and Elizabeth Streets.
- Public transit
6 train to Spring St., J/Q/R/N/ trains to Canal St., J train to Bowery, M/F/B/D trains to Broadway-Lafayette.
- Entertainment
Selected DJs 10pm - 2am daily
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Featured in
Menu
Small Plates
Coctel Mixto$20.00
Traditional Mexican seafood cocktail– poached Maine lobster, scallop, white fish, spicy citrus tomato sauce, avocado, lime, cilantro
Baja Tribilin$20.00
Ceviche with trio of steak tartare, shrimp, scallop, avocado, smoky citrus sauce, charred onion
Tuna Tiradito$20.00
Yellow fin tuna, spicy tamarind aguachile, toasted sesame, green onion
Tortilla Soup$7.00
Smoky tomato broth, shredded chicken, queso fresco, onions, avocado, crispy corn strips
Quesadilla del Puesto$15.00
Original Mexico City style corn masa quesadilla – queso Oaxaca, goat cheese, zucchini blossom, corn truffle, sesame salsa macha
Queso Fundido$12.00
Melted mix of Mexican cheeses sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of agave
Ensaladas
Ensalada Mixta$12.00
Chopped artisanal greens, jicama, corn, watermelon radish, queso fresco, avocado, coriander seed citrus vinaigrette
Citrus Salad$12.00
Organic baby greens, orange, graperfruit, queso Oaxaca, toasted pumpkin seed, almonds, greens, avocado green goddess
Ensalada de la Casa$12.00
Organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, toasted sesame seeds, tortilla strips, balsamic honey vinaigrette
Vegetarian Ceviche
Del Huerto$12.00
Roasted sweet potato, chayote squash, red onion, beet, kohlrabi, watermelon radish, chia seed, habanero citrus vinaigrette
Taquitos
Two tacos per order
Grilled Pollo Adobado$12.00
Spicy dry rubbed grilled chicken, avocado salsa, onion, cilantro
Pork Belly Chicharron$12.00
Crunchy pork belly, pumpkin seed mole, pickled red onion, cilantro
Camarones BLT$12.00
Shrimp, garlic butter, bacon, pico de gallo, lettuce & chipotle glaze
Bistec con Queso$12.00
Sliced ribeye steak, crispy queso Chihuahua, tomatillo salsa, cilantro, onion
Tostadas
Three per order
Tuna$11.00
Yellowtail, chipotle aioli, avocado, citrus soy drizzle, pickled cucumber, citrus
Crab$11.00
Dungeness crab, celery, mint, red onion, cilantro habanero aioli
Avocado$11.00
Bean purée, avocado, queso fresco, salsa verde
Chicken$11.00
Smoky chipotle & tomato braised chicken, crema, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro
From the Grill
All items served with handmade organic yellow & blue corn tortillas
Camarones Enchilados$35.00
Pacific coast grilled shrimp, chile de árbol marinade, organic baby greens, citrus avocado salsa
Beach Style$40.00
Nayarit style grilled fish, spicy red adobo, salsa verde, green beans, escarole salad
16 oz Bistec$45.00
Bone-in ribeye, Salsa Molcajete, jicama slaw
Para Acompañar
Elotes Callejeros$6.00
Grilled corn, queso Cotija, mayonnaise & Chiltepin pepper
Ejotes$5.00
Grilled string beans, lime garlic dressing
Platanos Machos Fritos$5.00
Fried plantains, salsa verde, queso fresco
Quelites$5.00
Broccolini, arugula, kale, baby carrots, mole verde, toasted pepitas in avocado oil
Jicama Slaw$5.00
Cabbage, jicama, nopales, jalapeños, red onion in a spiced vinegar
Hass Avocado$5.00
lime, salt
Moros y Cristianos$5.00
Rice, Black Beans, queso fresco, pico de gallo
Cebollitas$5.00
Grilled baby leeks in olive oil
Frijoles$5.00
Black Beans
Arroz$5.00
White Rice
Tortillas$2.00
Blue & Yellow
Classics
Costillas de Puerco$25.00
BBQ spare back ribs, chile guava sauce, pickled vegetables
Enchiladas de Mole$26.00
Handmade organic tortillas rotisserie chicken, queso Oaxaca, heirloom mole, onions, crema, toasted sesame seeds...buenisimo!
Mussels Borrachos$25.00
Spicy tomato broth, chorizo, mezcal, hoja santa, grilled crusty bread
Chile Relleno$20.00
Roasted poblano pepper, quinoa, huitlacoche, apple, raisins, served with roasted corn rice pilaf, herb salad, cascabel tomato salsa
Pollo Dominguero Tradicional$25.00
Half split roasted free-range chicken, guajillo chile rub, black beans, rustic molcajete salsa, served with handmade organic yellow and blue corn tortilla
Desserts
Coconut Flan$9.00
Toasted coconut sprinkle
Tres Leches la Esquina$9.00
Light chiffon cake, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, mint
Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake$9.00
Banana rum sauce, coffee gelato, pepita crunch palanqueta
Sorbets$9.00
Passion Fruit, Raspberry, Coconut
Gelato$9.00
Sweet Cream, Espresso, Hazelnut
Platos del Dia
Monday - Tamal Vegetarian$20.00
Rustic tamal, queso Oaxaca, butternut squash, tomato chilmole
Tuesday - Stewed Costillas de Puerco$20.00
Stewed pork rib in salsa de tomatillo y chile de árbol, frijoles negros
Wednesday - Pulpo al Ajillo$20.00
Sautéed octopus, garlic, chili, chorizo salsa
Thursday - Albondingas$20.00
Grandma Florindas beef meat balls, roasted tomato sauce, queso fresco, mint, crusty bread
Friday - Lobster Crab Stew$25.00
Lobster, crab, vegetables, basil pistou
Saturday - Conchinita Pibil$20.00
Yucatan style braised pork, pickled habanero salsa, black bean purée, handmade organic tortillas
Sunday - Pozole Verde$20.00
Oregano scented chicken hominy, vegetable stew, tortilla strips, lime
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from La Esquina using the Order Online button. La Esquina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 613-7100 ext. 1.
La Esquina is rated 4.7 stars by 1442 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(646) 613-7100 ext. 1Delivery
- Order online
114 Kenmare Street New York, NY 10012
Additional information
- Cross street
Kenmare Street
- Neighborhood
NoLita
- Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
- Cuisines
Mexican, Tapas / Small Plates
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
Public lots on Kenmare and Elizabeth Streets.
- Public transit
6 train to Spring St., J/Q/R/N/ trains to Canal St., J train to Bowery, M/F/B/D trains to Broadway-Lafayette.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Entertainment
Selected DJs 10pm - 2am daily
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(646) 613-7100 ext. 1
- Catering
catering@esquinanyc.com
- Private party facilities
La Esquina offers private events for groups of 9 or more. Any group larger than 50 is considered a full buyout.
- Private party contact
La Esquina : (646) 613-7100