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Modern Luxury - 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in New York City
LA ESQUINA - Immerse yourself in the bold flavors of Mexico with a New York twist at La Esquina. This hot spot has become a favorite for a chic crowd, drawn in by the mouthwatering fare at its taqueria and café. Below ground in SoHo, the brasserie offers an underground speakeasy vibe, complete with a DJ, a lively bar and irresistible dishes (think carnitas, elote callejero and pescado a las brasas). La Esquina boasts new outposts orbiting the SoHo flagship, including Midtown, Upper East Side and Moynihan Train Hall. Multiple locations,esquinanyc.com
WORDS BY FAMILY STYLE - ENTER THROUGH THE KITCHEN
Beneath a nondescript taqueria, La Esquina hosted Family Style and Takeaway's annual holiday team dinner, where spicy margs were as free flowing as the iconic cantina's infamous tostadas.
There are few gems as rare as La Esquina. Twenty years after opening its doors, the O.G. speakeasy—one of the worst kept secrets by those in the know—remains one of the most elite eateries in all of New York. Generations of creatives have poured through its hallowed, tequila-lined halls over the past two decades, making the descent from SoHo streets to underground brasserie for a night of tacos and debauchery. Rounding out its milestone anniversary, the iconic restaurant, which has now spanned four other locations across the city, hosted Family Style and Takeaway's family-only holiday dinner.
- December 16, 2025 -
FEATURED ON HYPEBEAST & HYPEMAPS - La Esquina combines a street-level café with a hidden brasserie below. Bold flavors, standout cocktails, and vibrant Mexican vibes that make every visit an unforgettable experience.
📍114 Kenmare St NY,NY 10012
Moynihan Train Hall: Where New York Holiday Magic Arrives. By: I Heart New York Staff.
"Enjoy sweets and treats from the likes of Magnolia Bakery, La Maison du Chocolat, Vesuvio Bakery, or Maman, or take a cocktail to-go from La Esquina."
WHAT WENT DOWN AT THE HYPEBEAST TWENTY NEW YORK EXHIBIT - OCTOBER, 24th 2025.
On Friday , Hypebeast’s own inner circle communed at the exhibit for another intimate evening. With food from La Esquina, the team revelled in Hypebeast’s unwavering commitment to pushing culture forward, and toasted to 20 more to come.
The New York Times
Sort of like Studio 54 with chipotle instead of cocaine.
- Frank Bruni, “A Secret Too Dark To Keep”
Interview Magazine
Delivers the sort of illicit pleasure for which speakeasies are famous. It makes breaking a dietary law or two well worth it.
- Brad Goldfarb, “All The Dish"
Los Angeles Times
From Day One, it has been Manhattan’s deliberately worst-kept secret. La Esquina is theatrical in the best sense of the word .
- Regina Schrambling, “Just Tell ‘Em Diddy Sent You”
The New Yorker
The place is hard to hate; the atmosphere is more congenial and subdued than you might expect, and whatever lingering umbrage the insecure diner may feel can be quickly ameliorated by tequila.
- Nick Paumgarten, “Tables For Two”
Some of our Taco Accolades
- Delish, “The 50 Best Taco Spots In America” 2019
- Timeout NY, “The 20 Best Tacos in NYC” 2024
- Food Network, “Chefs’ Picks: NYC Tacos” 2017
- Purewow, “The 30 Best Taco in NYC, Hands Down” 2023
-- Business Insider, “The 50 Best Tacos in America, Ranked” 2015
- Gayot, “ 2022 Best Tacos In New York”