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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.

cafe - lunch

salads
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, balsamic vinaigrette       9
Ensalada Mixta cabbage, string beans, cucumber, jicama, red onion, tomato, avocado, queso fresco, mustard vinaigrette       9
Betabel Y Jicama beets, jicama, cotija, mache and serrano chile crema       9.50
Chile Piquin Grilled Calamari smoked chickpeas, roasted cherry tomatoes, lime citronette       12
starters
Sopa de Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile, cotija cheese, avocado, tortilla strips       7
Ceviche Acapulco market fish, shrimp, fresh tomato, avocado, jalapeno, lime       12
Tostadas de Cangrejo lump crabmeat, mango, chipotle mayo       12
Fluke Ceviche marinated cucumbers, pickled carrots, durango chiles, fresh oregano       12
Tacos Dorados potatoes, queso chihuahua, nopales, mushrooms, salsa borracha       10
Queso Fundido queso oaxaca, queso chihuahua, roasted pumpkin seeds, chile de arbol, plantain chips       12
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche mexican truffle, roasted corn, epazote, mushrooms, queso oaxaca       11
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
Pollo Rostizado rotisserie chicken, arugula, shaved onion, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo       9
Pepito grilled steak, grilled onions, black beans, lettuce, tomato jalapenos and chimichurri       9.50
sides
Tortillas       2
Moros Y Cristianos black beans, white rice, pico de gallo, queso fresco       4
Acelgas sauteed greens and white beans       4.50
Frijoles Negros black beans, queso fresco       3
Yucca Fritas crispy yucca root fries, crema mexicana       6
Aguacate avocado       4
Pico de Gallo fresh salsa       2.50
Elotes Callejeros grilled local corn       3.50
Crema mexican crema fresca       1.50
White Rice       3.50
tacos
2 Tacos Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas With Lime and Radish
Acelgas sauteed organic swiss chard, white beans, pico de gallo, salsa verde       9
Pescado grilled skewered market fish, shredded cabbage, red onions, salsa verde       10
Carnitas fudge farm pork shoulder, leche condensada, huitlacoche puree, salsa roja       10
Cochinita Pibil pulled pork, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, jalapeno       10
main courses
Huevos Rancheros 2 fried eggs, corn tortillas, salsa roja, queso fresco       10.50
Chile Relleno roasted poblano pepper, organic quinoa, manchego cheese, calabaza, tomato caldo       14
Pollo Asado grilled chicken breast, white rice, black beans, grilled cebollitas, roasted tomato salsa, side salad       16
Tinga de Pollo pulled chicken stew, tomato, chipotle, cinnamon, avocado, cabbage, tortillas, black beans, rice       15
La Esquina Mole Negro Enchiladas rotisserie chicken in mole sauce, rice, iceberg & radish salad, cotija, crema       18
desserts
Mango con Limon Y Chile mango, chile, lime       6
Crema Cocida panna cotta of mexican crema fresca, poached pineapple       7
Ice Creams and Sorbets ask waiter for selection       7
Pay de Queso three milk cheesecake, goats milk, caramel, granada       9

cafe - dinner

salads
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, balsamic vinaigrette       9
Ensalada Mixta cabbage, string beans, cucumber, jicama, red onion, tomato, avocado, queso fresco, mustard vinaigrette       9
Betabel Y Jicama beets, jicama, cotija, mache and serrano chile crema       9.50
Chile Piquin Grilled Calamari smoked chickpeas, roasted cherry tomatoes, lime citronette       12
starters
Sopa de Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile, cotija cheese, avocado, tortilla strips       7
Empanadas de Pollo con Hongos traditional corn masa filled with chicken, queso cotija, poblano chile       8
Tacos Dorados potatoes, queso chihuahua, nopales, mushrooms, salsa borracha       10
Queso Fundido queso oaxaca, queso chihuahua, roasted pumpkin seeds, chile de arbol, plantain chips       12
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche mexican truffle, roasted corn, epazote, mushrooms, queso oaxaca       11
mariscos $12
Tostada de Cangrejo lump crabmeat, mango, tomato, chipotle mayo      
Ceviche Acapulco market fish, fresh lime, avocado, tomato, jalapeno      
Fluke Ceviche marinated cucumbers, pickled carrots, durango chiles, fresh oregano      
sides
Tortillas       2
Ejotes grilled string beans       4.50
Moros Y Cristianos black beans, white rice, pico de gallo, queso fresco       4
Acelgas sauteed greens and white beans       4.50
Frijoles Negros black beans, queso fresco       3
Yucca Fritas crispy yucca root fries, crema mexicana       6
Aguacate avocado       4
Pico de Gallo fresh salsa       2.50
Elotes Callejeros grilled local corn       3.50
Crema mexican crema fresca       1.50
White Rice       3.50
tacos
2 Tacos Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas With Lime and Radish
Acelgas sauteed organic swiss chard, white beans, pico de gallo, salsa verde       9
Pescado grilled skewered market fish, shredded cabbage, red onions, salsa verde       10
Camarones sauteed shrimp, onions, peppers, lettuce, avocado, chipotle salsa       12
Bistec char-grilled skirt steak, charred onions, cilantro, salsa de chile de arbol       10
Lengua veal tongue a la plancha, avocado, crema, black beans       10
Carnitas fudge farm pork shoulder, leche condensada, huitlacoche puree, salsa roja       10
Cochinita Pibil pulled pork, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, jalapeno       10
main courses
Chile Relleno roasted poblano pepper, organic quinoa, manchego cheese, calabaza, tomato caldo       14
Camarones a la Parrilla grilled shrimp, pickled mango, jicama salad, mexican rice       22
Pollo Asado grilled chicken breast, white rice, black beans, grilled cebollitas, roasted tomato salsa       16
Tinga de Pollo pulled chicken stew, tomato, chipotle, cinnamon, avocado, shredded cabbage, rice       15
La Esquina Mole Negro Enchiladas rotisserie chicken in mole sauce, rice, iceberg & radish salad, cotija, crema       18
Carne Asada grilled skirt steak, white rice, black beans, chimichurri sauce       (8 oz) 18
Hamburguesa de la Esquina hamburger, lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion, avocado, jalapeno, chipotle mayo       (7 oz) 12
desserts
Mango con Limon Y Chile mango, chile, lime       6
Crema Cocida panna cotta of mexican crema fresca, poached pineapple       7
Pay de Queso three milk cheesecake, goats milk, caramel, granada       9
Pastel de Chocolate warm chocolate cake, espresso, cinnamon ice cream       9
Ice Creams and Sorbets ask waiter for selection       7

cafe - sunset

small plates
Sopa de Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile and cotija cheese, avocado, tortilla strips       7
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, balsamic vinaigrette       9
Cangrejo Tostada lump crabmeat, mango, tomato, chipotle mayo       12
drinks
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 and cinnamon       3
Agua del Dia ask your server       4
cocktails
Margarita     10   pitcher 44
Fruit Margarita passion, blood orange     12   pitcher 56
Sangria red or white     8   pitcher 38
beer
Corona       6
Negra Modelo       6
Dos Equis Amber       6
Michelada mexican beer served over ice, lime, chipotle, puree and salted rim       7

cafe - brunch

soups
Sopa de Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile, cotija cheese, avocado, tortilla strips       7
Pozole Rojo maiz choclo, pork rib, guajillo chili, traditional mexican condiments       9
salads
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, corn tortilla, sesame seeds, balsamic vinaigrette       9
Betabel Y Jicama beets, jicama, cojita, mache and serrano chile crema       9.50
Market Fruit       6
Toronja 1/2 grapefruit, agave yogurt, mint       6
starters
Granola with agave vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit, dried fruit , toasted pepitas       6
Tamal de Puerco pork, chile rojo, pico de gallo, crema       9.50
Fluke Ceviche marinated cucumbers, pickled carrots, durango chiles, fresh oregano       12
Ceviche Acapulco market fish, shrimp, fresh tomato, avocado, jalapeno, lime       12
sides
Corn Tortillas       2
Organic Eggs       2
Acelgas sauteed greens & white beans       4.50
Frijoles Negros black beans, queso fresco       3
Pico de Gallo fresh salsa       2.50
Elotes Callejeros grilled local corn       3.50
Aguacate avocado       4
Mexican Chorizo       4
Spanish Chorizo       5
Applewood Smoked Bacon       4
tacos
2 Tacos Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas With Lime and Radish
Acelgas sauteed organic swiss chard, white beans, pico de gallo, salsa verde       9
Pescado grilled skewered market fish, shredded cabbage, red onions, salsa verde       10
Cochinita Pibil pulled pork, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, jalapeno       10
Carnitas fudge farm pork shoulder, leche condensada, huitlacoche puree, salsa roja       10
tortas
Molettes spicy black beans, queso oaxaca, salsa roja, side salad       9.50
Pollo Rostizado rotisserie chicken, arugula, shave onion, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo       10
main courses
Los Waffles waffle served with homemade cinnamon butter and fresh market fruit       9
Chilaquiles Verde fried corn tortillas cooked in tomatillo chile salsa, queso chihuahua, crema, pica de gallo       9
With Fried Eggs       add 2
Burrito de Nueva York scrambled eggs, tomato, onion, serrano chili, cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla       10
With Mexican Chorizo       add 2
Omelette avocado and queso oaxaca salsa verde       9
Huevos Chilangos 2 poached eggs, quinoa potato crisp, chorizo, tomatillo avocado salsa       11
Huevos Rancheros 2 fried eggs, black beans, corn tortillas, salsa roja, queso fresco       10.50
Huevos a la Esquina 2 fried eggs served over chicken poblano hash, salsa de arbol       11
desserts
Mango con Limon Y Chile mango, chile, lime       6
Crema Cocida panna cotta of mexican crema fresca, poached pineapple       7
Ice Creams and Sorbets ask waiter for selection       7
Pay de Queso three milk cheesecake, goats milk, caramel, granada       9
drinks
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 and cinnamon       3
Agua del Dia ask your server       4
cocktails
Esquina Maria tanteo jalapeno tequila spicy bloody mary mix, garnished with a slice of cucumber and a smoked paprika salt rim       12
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
Sangria red or white     gl 8   pitcher 38
beer
Corona       6
Negra Modelo       6
Dos Equis Amber       6
Michelada mexican beer served over ice, lime, chipotle, puree and salted rim       7

cafe - lunch & dinner drinks

drinks
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 and cinnamon       3
Selection of Agua del Dia ask your server       4
cocktails
Margarita     10   pitcher 48
Margarita de Fruta passion, blood orange     12   pitcher 56
Sangria red or white     gl 8   pitcher 38
beer
Corona       6
Negra Modelo       6
Dos Equis Amber       6
Michelada mexican beer served over ice, lime, chipotle, puree and salted rim       7

taqueria - breakfast

salads
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, agave 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
burritos $4.50
Chorizo scrambled eggs, potatoes, chorizo, salsa roja      
Aguacate con Queso scrambled eggs, potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo salsa verde and chihuahua cheese      
Tocino scrambled eggs, potatoes,rajas, bacon salsa roja      
plates $6
El "whe-doh" Guero 2 eggs, applewood smoked bacon, home fries and salsa verde      
Huevos Chipotle 2 scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, black beans, queso fresco and salsa chipotle, cilantro      
Huevos Esquina 2 eggs, chicken, potato, poblano hash, onions and salsa roja,queso fresco, cilantro      
Huevos Rancheros eggs, salsa, queso fresco cilantro, black beans, tostadas, and ranchero sauce      
sides
Tocino bacon       2
Papas potatoes       2
Huevos eggs       2
Frijoles Negros black beans       2
Tortillas       1
hot drinks
Coffee       1.50
Cafe con Leche       3.25
Double Espresso       4
Mexican Hot Mocha       3.25
Mexican Hot Chocolate       2.75
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 Sandia watermelon juice       2.75
Agua de Jamaica hibiscus tea       2.75
Water       2.50
Canned Soda coke, diet coke, ginger ale and sprite       1.50
Iced Coffee       2
Iced Cafe con Leche       4

taqueria - takeout

salads
Served on 6" Soft Corn Tortillas
La Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, tortilla strips, balsamic vinaigrette       6.95
Mango arugula, mango, jicama, jalapeño vinaigrette       7.25
soups
Tortilla chicken, tomato broth, ancho chile and cotija cheese, avocado and tortilla strips       6
tacos
Papa, Nopales Y Chorizo chorizo sausage, potatoes, cactus, salsa verde       3.25
Pescado a las Brasas grilled market fish, shredded cabbage, salsa verde, chipotle mayo       3.95
Lengua veal tongue, guacamole, crema, black beans       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
Tinga de Pollo stewed pulled chicken, avocado, shredded cabbage, chipotle salsa       3.25
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
Steak steak, onions, cilantro, salsa verde       3.50
Carne Enchilada grilled pork, pineapple, onions, cilantro, salsa verde       3.50
tortas
Traditional Mexican Street Sandwich Served on a Crusty Baguette
Aguacate con Queso avocado, queso fresco, black beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo       7.50
Pollo Rostizado rotisserie chicken, arugula, shaved onion, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo       8.25
Cochinita Pibil pulled pork, cabbage lettuce, tomato jalapenos and pickled red onions       8.75
plates
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
Plato Julia rice, beans, corn, pico de gallo, queso fresco and avocado       6
plates - with your choice of
Grilled Fish       5
Rotisserie Chicken       3
Cochinita pulled pork       4
Tinga       4
Picadillo       4
Steak       4.50
sides
Tortillas       1
Frijoles Negros black beans, queso fresco       2.50
Aguacate avocado       2.50
Moros Y Cristianos black beans, white rice, pico de gallo       3.50
Elotes Callejeros grilled local corn       2.75
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       1
hot drinks
Coffee       1.50
Cafe con Leche       3.25
Double Espresso       4
Mexican Hot Mocha       3.25
Mexican Hot Chocolate       2.75
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 Sandia watermelon juice       2.75
Agua de Jamaica hibiscus tea       2.75
Water       2.50
Canned Soda coke, diet coke, ginger ale and sprite       1.50
Iced Coffee       2
Iced Cafe con Leche       4

brasserie - dinner

salads
De la Casa organic baby greens, avocado, queso fresco, sesame seeds, tortilla strips, balsamic vinaigrette       9.50
Mixta cabbage, string beans, cucumber, red onion, tomato, queso fresco, mustard vinaigrette       10
Betabel Y Jicama beets, jicama, homemade cotija crema, mache and serrano chile       9.50
Chile Piquin Grilled Calamari calamari, smoked chickpeas, roasted tomatoes, lime citronette       12
small plates
Sopa de Tortilla chicken, tomato, onion, ancho chile and cotija cheese       7
Ceviche Acapulco market fish, fresh tomato, avocado, jalapeno, lime       12
Fluke Ceviche marinated cucumbers, pickled carrots, durango chiles, fresh oregano       12
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche mexican "truffle", roasted corn, mushrooms, queso oaxaca       11
Empanada de Pollo queso cotija, poblano chile, mushrooms       11
Tamal de Gallo stewed rooster, roasted garlic, ancho-cherry escabeche       11
Queso Fundido queso chihuahua, roasted pumpkin seeds, chile de arbol, plantain chips       12
Scallops roasted sea scallops, palmitos, fresno chile, crispy garlic mayo       14
Costillas de Puerco charred chipotle-guava pork ribs, escabeche       11
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      
Guisado de Yuca tomato-garlic stewed yuca, chipotle radish, ensalada      
Bistec Tartare pickled fresno chile, aji panca, tajin      
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 fudge farm pork shoulder, leche condensada, huitlacoche puree, salsa roja      
main courses
From the Grill 100% Naturally Fed Chickens
Carne Asada creekstone farms sirloin, hen of the woods mushroom, pearl onions, mojo ajo       31
Camarones a la Plancha grilled gulf shrimp, butternut squash, spanish chorizo, cherry tomatoes, chayote       22
Adobo Bbq de Puerco fudge farms porterhouse pork chop - adobo bbq, sweet plantains, crema       28
Pescado al Horno striped bass, wild mushrooms, camote puree       28
Chile Relleno roasted poblano pepper, organic quinoa, manchego cheese, calabaza, tomato caldo       18
Borrego lamb loin, asparagus and spring vegetables, chipotle chile       33
Pescado a las brasas grilled fish of the day      
Pollo Dominguero Tradicional 1/2 traditional sunday rotisserie chicken, papas fritas, string beans       12
La Esquina Mole de Pato peking duck, chayote squash, pastelitos       27
sides
Aguacate avocado       4
Ejotes grilled string beans       5.50
Elotes Callejeros grilled corn       4
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 Mexicano tomato based rice, peas, corn, peppers       6
Platanos Machos Fritos plantains, salsa verde, queso fresco       5

brasserie

desserts
Bunuelos la Esquina cinnamon pastry, oranges, caramelized bananas, toasted almond ice cream, banana licuado       10
Pastel de Chocolate - Cafe de Olla warm chocolate cake, espresso, cinnamon, creme fraiche ice cream       9
Capirotado de Cajeta bread pudding of figs, raisins, cajeta brandy sauce       8
Crema Cocida panna cotta of mexican crema fresca, poached pineapple       8
Ice Cream & Sorbets ask waiter for selection       7
cocktails
Michelada classic mexican beer cocktail housemade chipotle puree, fresh lime, served on the rocks with a salted rim       7
Charro Negro corralejo reposado tequila, coca cola, fresh lime served on the rocks with a salted rim       12
Frozen Margarita       12
Add For Passionfruit or Blood Orange       1
Fruit Margaritas lunazul blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh lime with choice of passionfruit or blood orange       13
El Macizo Margarita los arango reposado tequila with combier liqueur and fresh lime       14
Pepino Diablo tanteo jalapeno tequila, cucumber, agave nectar, fresh lime       14
Hibiscus Rose Margarita gran centenario plata tequila, triple sec, hibiscus syrup, rose water, fresh lime served on the rocks with a salted rim       14
Cocktel Especial del Dia ask your server for the special cocktail of the day       14
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