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La Esquina Taqueria and Cafe Menu

  • Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $15 minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Mon-Fri, noon-11pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10pm
  • Delivery Area:
    Worth St. to 8th St., Allen St. to Greenwich St.

breakfast

burritos $4.50
Chorizo scrambled eggs, potatoes, chorizo, salsa roja      
Aguacate con Queso scrambled eggs, potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo salsa verde and oaxaca cheese      
Tosino scrambled eggs, potatoes, rajas, bacon salsa roja      
plates
El "whe - doh" Guero 2 eggs ,applewood smoked bacon, home fries and salsa verde       6
Huevos Chipotle 2 scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, black beans, queso fresco and salsa chipotle, cilantro       6
Huevos Esquina 2 eggs, chicken, potato, poblano hash, onions and salsa roja, queso fresco, cilantro       6
Huevos Rancheros eggs, salsa, queso fresco cilantro, black beans and tostadas       6
Quinoa Granola Yogurt toasted pumpkin seeds, dried fruit with agave vanilla yogurt       4
Cup-o-fruit mixed seasonal fruits       3.50
Toronja 1/2 grapefruit, gave yogurt, mint       2.50
tacos
Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas
Papa, nopales, Chorizo Y Huevos chorizo sausage, potatoes, cactus, egg, salsa verde       3
Rajas Y Huevos potatoes, poblano peppers, onions egg salsa roja       3
Machaca char-grilled marinated steak, onions, cilantro and chipotle salsa with scrambled egg       3.50
Aguacate avocado, queso fresco, black bean, pico de gallo and salsa verde with scrambled egg       3
Beto smoked bacon, egg and queso oaxaca       3
sides
Tosino bacon       2
Papas potatoes       2
Huevos eggs       2
Frijoles Negros black beans       2
Tortillas       1
drinks
Cafe con Leche       3.25
Espresso       2.50
Chocolate Ibarra       2.75

lunch

Monday - Friday 12pm - 4pm

starters
Sopa de Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile and cotija cheese       7
Sopa de Calabazas local pumpkin, chayote, grilled corn, red radish       7
Ceviche Estilo Acapulco line caught market fish, fresh lime, avocado, tomato, jalapeno       14
Vuelve a la Vida yellowfin tuna, shellfish, fire roasted tomatoes, avocado, chipotle       16
Tostada de Cangrejo lump crabmeat, mango, chipotle mayo       12
Flautas de Rabo crispy oxtail taquitos, salsa de chile arbol, avocado, queso fresco       8
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche mexican truffle, roasted corn, epazote, mushrooms and queso oaxaca       11
salads
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, balsamic vinaigrette       9
Ensalada Mixta cabbage, string beans, cucumber, red onion, tomato, queso fresco, mustard vinaigrette       9
Mango Y Jicama arugula, mango, jicama, jalapeno vinaigrette       9
Ensalada de Nopales cactus salad, harpersfield organic jalapeno cheese       7
tortas
Traditional Mexican Street Sandwich Served With Papas Fritas and Salad
Aguacate con Queso avocado, queso fresco, black beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo       8
Hamburgesa de la Esquina 7oz. hamburger served with lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, avocado, jalapeno peppers and chipotle mayo       12
Pollo Rostizado organic rotisserie chicken, arugula, shaved onion, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo       9
Pepito grilled steak, grilled onions, black beans, lettuce, tomato jalapenos and chimichurri       9.50
main courses
Huevos Rancheros 2 fried eggs, corn tortillas, salsa roja, queso fresco       10.50
Chile Relleno roasted poblano peppers, organic quinoa, manchego cheese, calabaza, tomato caldo       14
Camarones en Adobo al Estilo Boca del Rio mayan head-on shrimp served in a three chili adobo with black beans, plantains and tortillas       18
Tinga de Pollo pulled chicken stew with tomato, chipotle and cinnamon, served with avocado, cabbage and tortillas       15
Pollo con Mole Negro mole stewed chicken, toasted sesame seeds, black beans, white rice and crema       21
Carne Asada 8oz. grilled skirt steak served with white rice, black beans and chimichurri sauce       18
tacos
2 Tacos Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas With Lime and Breakfast Radish
Carne Enchilada char-grilled adobo rubbed pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, salsa verde       9.50
Pescado grilled skewered market fish with shaved cabbage, red onions, chipotle mayo, and salsa verde       10
Acelgas sauteed seasonal greens, white beans, pico de gallo, and salsa verde       9
Bistec char-grilled skirt steak, charred onions, cilantro and salsa de chile de arbol       10
Cochinita Pibil pulled pork, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, jalapeno       10
sides
Acelgas sauteed greens and white beans       4.50
Frijoles Negros black beans, queso fresco       3
White Rice       3.50
Tortillas       2
Elotes Callejeros grilled local corn       3.50
Ejotes grilled string beans       4.50
Moros Y Cristianos black beans, white rice, pico de gallo       4
Aguacate avocado       4
Crema mexican crema fresca       1.50
Pico de Gallo fresh salsa       2.50
Yucca Fritas crispy yucca root fries, crema mexicana       6
dessert
Creme Cocida panna cotta of mexican crema fresca, poached pineapple       7
Mango con Limon Y Chile mango, chile, lime       6
Sorbets ask waiter for selection       7
Ice Cream ask waiter for selection       7
drinks
Margarita     9   pitcher 42
Fruit Flavor passion, blood orange     10   pitcher 48
Sangria red or white     8   pitcher 32
Beer corona, negro modelo, dos equis amber       6
Michelada mexican beer served over ice lime, chipotle, puree and salted rim       7
Coffee       3
Iced Coffee       2.50
Cafe con Leche       3.75
Iced Cafe con Leche       3
Espresso       3
Double Espresso       5
Mexican Sodas mango, grapefruit, mandarin, tamarind       3
Agua de Horchata organic rice & cinnamon       3
Agua del Dia ask your server       4
Water flat or sparkling     sm 3   lg 6

dinner

starters
Sopa de Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile and cotija cheese       7
Sopa de Calabazas local pumpkin, chayote, grilled corn, red radish,       7
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche mexican truffle, roasted corn, epazote, mushrooms and queso oaxaca       11
Empanadas de Chorizo traditional corn masa filled with chorizo, queso oaxaca and pico de gallo       8
Flautas de Rabo crispy oxtail taquitos, salsa de chile arbol, avocado, queso fresco       8
ensaladas
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, balsamic vinaigrette       9
Ensalada Mixta cabbage, string beans, cucumber, red onion, tomato, queso fresco, mustard vinaigrette       9
Mango Y Jicama arugula, mango, jicama, jalapeno vinaigrette       9
Ensalada de Nopales cactus salad, harpersfield organic jalapeno cheese       7
mariscos
Ceviche Estilo Acapulco line caught market fish, fresh lime, avocado, tomato, jalapeno       14
Vuelve a la Vida yellowfin tuna, shellfish, fire roasted tomatoes, avocado, chipotles       16
Tostada de Cangrejo lump crabmeat, mango, tomato, chipotle mayo       12
main courses
Chile Relleno roasted poblano peppers, organic quinoa, manchego cheese, calabaza, tomato caldo       14
Camarones a la Plancha mayan shrimp, honey lime glaze, chipotle corn slaw       22
Tinga de Pollo pulled chicken stew with tomato, chipotle and cinnamon, served with avocado, cabbage and tortillas       15
La Esquina Mole Negro 1/2 rotisserie chicken in mole sauce, rice, string beans       22
Carne Asada 8oz. grilled skirt steak served with white rice, black beans and chimichurri sauce       18
Hamburguesa de la Esquina 7oz. hamburger served with lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, avocado, jalapeno peppers and chipotle mayonnaise       12
tacos
2 Tacos Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas With Lime and Breakfast Radish
Carne Enchilada char-grilled adobo rubbed pork, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, salsa verde       10
Pescado grilled skewered market fish with shaved cabbage, red onions, and salsa verde       10
Acelgas sauteed organic swiss chard, white beans, pico de gallo and salsa verde       9
Carnitas Michoacan crispy pork, onions, cilantro, salsa macha       10
Bistec char-grilled skirt steak, charred onions, cilantro and salsa de chile de arbol       10
Cochinita Pibil pulled pork, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, jalapeno       10
Lengua veal tongue a la plancha, avocado, crema, black beans       10
Camarones sauteed mayan shrimp, onions, peppers, lettuce, chipotle salsa       12
sides
Acelgas sauteed greens and white beans       4.50
Frijoles Negros black beans ,queso fresco       3
White Rice       3.50
Tortillas       2
Elotes Callejeros grilled local corn       3.50
Ejotes grilled string beans       4.50
Moros Y Cristianos black beans, white rice, pico de gallo       4
Aguacate avocado       4
Crema mexican crema fresca       1.50
Pico de Gallo fresh salsa       2.50
Gratin de Rajas poblano pepper and potato gratin       5
Yucca Fritas crispy yucca root fries, crema mexicana       6
dessert
Creme Cocida panna cotta of mexican crema fresca, poached pineapple       7
Mango con Limon Y Chile mango, chile, lime       6
Sorbets ask waiter for selection       7
Ice Cream ask waiter for selection       7
drinks
Margarita     9   pitcher 42
Fruit Flavor passionfruit, blood orange     10   pitcher 48
Sangria red or white     8   pitcher 32
Beer corona, negro modelo, dos equis amber       6
Michelada mexican beer served over ice, lime, home made chipotle puree and salted rim       7

brunch

Saturday & Sunday 11am - 3:45pm

starters
Tamal de Mole chicken, la esquina mole negro, corn masa, crema       9.50
Vuelve a la Vida yellowfin tuna, shellfish, fire roasted tomatoes, avocado, chipotles       16
Cangrejo Tostada lump crabmeat, mango, chipotle mayo       12
huevos chilangos
2 Poached eggs, Quinoa Potato crisp, chorizo, Tomatillo Avocado Salsa       11
soups
Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile and cotija cheese       7
Pozole Rojo maiz choclo, heritage pork rib, guajillo chili, traditional mexican condiments       9
salads
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, balsamic vinaigrette       9
Mango Y Jicama arugula, mango, jicama, jalapeno vinaigrette       9
Toronja 1/2 grapefruit, agave yogurt, mint       5
Market Fruit       6
tortas
Pollo Rostizado rotisserie chicken, arugula, shaved onion, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo       10
Mollettes spicy black beans, queso oaxaca, salsa roja and side salad       9.50
Hamburgesa de la Esquina shaved red onion, avocado, jalapeno peppers and chipotle mayo       12
main course
Granola with agave vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit, dried fruit and toasted pepitas       6
Los Waffles waffle with maple syrup, mexican cinnamon and raw cane sugar butter       9
Chilaquiles Verde fried corn tortillas cooked in tomatillo chile salsa, queso chihuahua, crema       9
With Fried Eggs Add       2
Huevos Rancheros 2 fried eggs, black beans, corn tostada, salsa roja, queso fresco       10.50
Huevos a la Esquina 2 fried eggs served over chicken poblano hash, salsa de arbol       11
Omelette avocado and queso oaxaca salsa verde       9
Burrito de Nueva York scrambled eggs, tomato, onion, serrano chili and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla       10
With Mexican Chorizo Add       2
Bistec Y Huevos 2 eggs any style, homefries, salsa borracha       4
tacos
2 Tacos Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas With Lime and Breakfast Radish
Pescado grilled skewered market fish with shaved cabbage, red onions, chipotle mayo, and salsa verde       10
Acelgas sauteed seasonal greens, white beans, pico de gallo and salsa verde       9
Bistec char-grilled skirt steak, charred onions, cilantro and salsa de chile arbol       10
Cochinita Pibil pulled pork, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, jalapeno       10
sides
Acelgas sauteed greens and white beans       4.50
Frijoles Negro black beans queso fresco       3
Corn Tortillas       2
Elotes Callejeros grilled local corn       3.50
Organic Eggs       2
Mexican Chorizo       4
Spanish Chorizo       5
Aguacate avocado       4
Applewood Smoked Bacon       4
Pico de Gallo fresh salsa       2.50
dessert
Creme Cocida panna cotta of mexican crema fresca, poached pineapple       7
Mango con Limon Y Chile mango chile lime       6
Sorbets ask waiter for selection       7
Ice Cream ask waiter for selection       7
drinks
Esquina Maria tequila, spicy bloody mary mix, garnished with a slice of cucumber and a smoked paprika salt rim       10
Breakfast Margarita tequila, triple sec, grapefruit juice, orange marmalade with a sugar and salt rim       10
Kenmare Cooler sparkling wine, triple sec, blood orange juice, passionfruit puree served over ice       10
Passionfruit Mimosa sparkling wine blended with passionfruit puree       10
Michelada mexican beer with lime juice, home made chipotle puree, salted rim served over ice       7
Beer corona, negro modelo, dos equis amber       6
Cubetazo de Chelas 6 mini coronas in a bucket       20

takeout

soup
Tortilla chicken, tomato broth, ancho and cotija cheese, avocado and tortilla strips       6
salads
With Your Choice of Rotisserie Chicken $3, Grilled Steak $4, Grilled Fish $5
La Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seed, tortilla strips, balsamic vinaigrette       6.95
Mango arugula, mango, jicama, jalapeño vinaigrette       7.25
tacos
Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas
Bistec char-grilled marinated steak, onions, cilantro, chipotle salsa       3.95
Hongo Y Epazote seasonal mushrooms, epazote, hominy, queso blanco & rice       3.25
Picadillo beef guisado, rice, black beans, salsa de molcajete       3.25
Cochinita Pibil pulled pork, shredded cabbage, habanero pickled onions, jalapeño       3.50
Papa, Nopales Y Chorizo chorizo sausage, potatoes, cactus, salsa verde       3.25
Carne Enchilada grilled achiote rubbed pork, cilantro, onions, pineapple, salsa verde       3.75
Tinga de Pollo stewed pulled chicken, avocado, shredded cabbage, chipotle salsa       3.25
Pescado a las Brasas grilled market fish, shredded cabbage, salsa verde       3.95
Aguacate con Queso avocado, queso fresco, black bean, pico de gallo, salsa verde       3.50
Acelgas spinach, giant beans, pico de gallo and salsa verde       3.25
Pollo Rostizado rotisserie chicken, cilantro, onions, salsa verde       3.50
Carnitas pork, onions, cilantro, salsa macha       3.50
Lengua veal tongue, avocado, crema, black beans       3.95
tortas
Traditional Mexican Street Sandwich Served on a Crusty Baguette With a Black Bean Spread
Pepito grilled steak, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños and chimichurri sauce       8.50
Pollo Rostizado rotisserie chicken, arugula, shaved onion, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo       8.25
Aguacate con Queso avocado, queso fresco, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo       7.50
Hamburguesa de la Esquina 7oz. hamburger served with lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, avocado, jalapeño peppers and chipotle mayonnaise       7.95
plates
Choice of Oaxaca or Chihuahua Cheese on Quesadillas
Quesadilla Simple queso chihuahua or oaxaca and pico de gallo       5.50
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche mexican truffle, roasted corn, epazote, mushrooms, queso chihuahua or oaxaca       7.95
Quesadilla de Pollo rotisserie chicken, pico de gallo and queso chihuahua or oaxaca       6.50
Quesadilla de Chorizo tomato, charred onions, chorizo and queso chihuahua or oaxaca       6.50
Plato Julia rice, beans, corn, pico de gallo, queso fresco and avocado       6
sides
Acelgas sauteed spinach and butter beans       4
Frijoles Negros black beans, queso fresco       2.50
Aguacate avocado       2.50
Moros Y Cristianos black beans, white rice, pico de gallo, queso fresco       3.50
Elotes Callejeros grilled corn       2.50
Platanos Machos Fritos plantains, salsa verde, queso fresco       4
Arroz Blanco white rice, pico de gallo       1.50
Salsa verde, chipotle and pico de gallo       .75
Tortillas fresh corn tortillas       1
drinks
Coffee       1.50
Iced Coffee       2
Cafe con Leche       3.25
Iced Cafe con Leche       4
Double Expresso       4
Mexican Hot Mocha       3.25
Assorted Teas       2
cold drinks
Mexican Sodas mango, grapefruit, mandarin, tamarind       2.75
Nectar de Jumex guava, guanabana juice       2.75
Agua de Horchata organic rice & cinnamon       2.75
Agua de Jamaica hibiscus tea       2.75
Agua de Pina pineapple juice       2.75
Water flat       2.50
Canned Soda coke, diet coke, ginger ale and sprite       1.50

brasserie

small plates
Sopa de Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile and cotija cheese       7
Sopa de Calabazas local pumpkin, chayote, grilled corn, radish       9
Ceviche Acapulco market fish, fresh tomato, avocado, jalapeno, lime       12
Vuelve a la Vida yellowfin tuna, shellfish, fire roasted tomatoes, avocado, chipotle       16
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche mexican "truffle", roasted corn, mushrooms, queso oaxaca       11
Quesadillas Mexicana grilled nopales, poblanos, queso oaxaca, salsa picante       9
Empanada de Chorizo traditional corn masa filled with chorizo, queso oaxaca and pico de gallo       11
Tamal de Mole chicken, la esquina mole negro, crema, plantains       9
tostadas $12
Crisp Tortillas Served 3 Per Order
Cangrejo lump crabmeat, mango, chipotle mayo      
Pulpo octopus a la plancha, mayonesa de azafran      
Contramar raw tuna, smoked chili aioli, pepino      
Tinga de Pollo slow-cooked chicken, avocado, chipotle pepper      
Chapulines farm raised crickets, avocado salad, salsa yucateco, queso fresco      
taquitos $10
2 Tacos Served on 4" Soft Corn Tortillas With Homemade Salsa
Lengua veal tongue a la plancha, avocado crema, black beans      
Bistec grilled and marinated steak, charred onions, salsa roja      
Pollo Rostizado citrus-rubbed rotisserie chicken, cilantro, salsa verde      
Pescado char-grilled market fish, red onions salsa verde      
Cochinita Pibil slow-cooked pulled pork, pickled onions habanero      
Camarones sauteed mayan shrimp, onions, peppers, lettuce, chipotle salsa      
Carnitas Michoacan crispy pork, onions, lettuce, radish, cilantro, salsa macha      
ensaladas
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, tortilla strips, balsamic vinaigrette       9.50
Ensalada de Nopales cactus salad, harpersfield organic cheese       7
Mixta cabbage, string beans, cucumber, red onion, tomato, queso fresco, mustard vinaigrette       10
Mango Y Jicama arugula, mango, jicama, agave jalapeno vinaigrette       9.50
main courses - from the grill
Carne Asada grilled angus strip steak, gratin de rajas, 28chimichurri sauce       28
Camarones a la Plancha grilled mayan shrimp, calabazas, fire roasted tomatoes, honey, lime glaze       22
Chuletas de Carnero grilled lamb chops, epazote, esquites de maiz, chayote, mint jalapeno recado       28
Costillas de Puerco charred chipotle-guava glazed pork spare ribs, sweet plantains, escabeche       21
Pescado a las Brasas grilled fish of the day       29
Chile Relleno roasted poblano pepper, organic quinoa, manchego cheese, calabaza, tomato caldo       18
rotisserie main courses
Pollo Dominguero Tradicional 1/2 traditional sunday rotisserie chicken, papas fritas, string beans       22
La Esquina Mole Negro 1/2 rotisserie chicken in mole sauce, rice, string beans       23
para acompanar
Aguacate avocado       4
Ejotes grilled string beans       5.50
Elotes Callejeros grilled corn       4
Gratin de Rajas poblano pepper, potato gratin       5
Acelgas sauteed greens, white beans       5
Frijoles Negros black beans, queso fresco       3.50
Moros Y Cristianos black beans, rice, pico de gallo       4
Arroz Blanco white rice, pico de gallo       4.50
Platanos Machos Fritos plantains, salsa verde, queso fresco       5
bar menu
Ceviche Acapulco market white fish, avocado, jalapeno, lime juice       9
Ceviche de Camarones shrimp, orange, grapefruit, charred tomato ketchup       9
Huitlacoche Quesadilla oyster mushroom, roasted corn, queso oaxaca       8
Chorizo Quesadilla chorizo, tomato, onion, queso oaxaca       7
Taquitos (bistec) steak, cilantro, salsa roja       8
(Pescado) fish, cabbage, Red onion, Salsa Verde       8
(Cochinita) Pulled pork, cabbage, Pickled onions, Jalapenos       8
Tostaditas (congrejo) crab, mango, tomato, grapefruit dressing       9
(Tinga) Pulled chicken, Black beans, avocado, Crema fresca, Chipotle Salsa       9
(Camarones) Rock shrimp, Lime Aioli       9
Sopa de Tortilla tortilla-onion, avocado, chicken, tortillas, chile ancho       6.50
Costillas guava-chipotle glazed quarter rack of spare ribs       16
Platanos Macjos Fritos fried sweet plantains, queso fresco, salsa verde       3.50
Ejotes grilled string beans with salt and lime       5.50
dessert
Pastel de Chocolate - Cafe de Olla warm chocolate cake, espresso, cinnamon, creme fraiche ice cream       8
Capirotado de Cajeta bread pudding of figs, raisins, cajeta brandy sauce       7
Creme Cocida panna cotta of mexican crema fresca, poached pineapple       7
Sorbets ask waiter for selection       7
Ice Cream ask waiter for selection       7
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