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    La Esquina - Upper East Side

    1402 2nd Ave

    New York, NY 10021


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    Featured Items

    • BISTEC CON QUESO TACO

      Seared Rib Eye, Monterey Cheese, Onions, Cilantro, Salsa Roja
      $7.00
    • TINGA DE POLLO TACO

      Slow Cooked Chicken, Avocado, Chipotle
      $5.50
    • CARNITAS TACO

      Citrus Confit Pork, Cilantro, Onion, Salsa Verde
      $7.00

    FOOD

    STARTERS & BOWLS

    • PLATO JULIA

      Rice, Mixed Greens, Black Beans, Roasted Corn. Green Beans, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Pumpkin Seeds & Pico de Gallo
      $12.00
    • ENSALADA DE LA CASA

      Mixed Greens, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Tortilla Crisps, Sesame Seeds, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $12.00

    SMALL PLATES

    • ELOTES

      Grilled Sweet Corn topped with Cotija Cheese, Aioli & Chile Piquin served warm
      $7.00
    • SOPA DE TORTILLA

      Poached Chicken, Tomato, Onion, Ancho Chile and Cotija Cheese Tortilla Strips
      $14.00
    • GUACAMOLE & CHIPS

      Hass Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, served with Tortilla Chips
      $15.00
    • QUESO FUNDIDO

      $14.00

    TACOS

    • TINGA DE POLLO TACO

      Slow Cooked Chicken, Avocado, Chipotle
      $5.50
    • BISTEC CON QUESO TACO

      Seared Rib Eye, Monterey Cheese, Onions, Cilantro, Salsa Roja
      $7.00
    • PESCADO TACO

      Beer Battered Market Fish, Red Onion, Salsa Verde
      $7.00
    • SHORT RIB TACO

      Beer Braised Short Rib, Chipotle, Tamarind, Pickled Red Onions
      $6.00
    • CARNITAS TACO

      Citrus Confit Pork, Cilantro, Onion, Salsa Verde
      $7.00
    • HONGOS TACO

      Roasted Mushrooms, Mint Garlic, Epazote, Salsa Roja
      $5.50
    • CAMARONES TACO

      Chipotle Shrimp, Mexican Slaw, Guacamole, Lime
      $7.00

    QUESADILLAS

    • SHORT RIB QUESADILLA

      Beer Braised Short Rib, Chipotle, Tamarind, Pickled Red Onions
      $15.00
    • CARNITAS QUESADILLA

      Citrus Confit Pork, Cilantro, Onion, Salsa Verde
      $13.00
    • TINGA DE POLLO QUESADILLA

      Slow Cooked Chicken, Avocado, Chipotle
      $12.00
    • BISTEC CON QUESO QUESADILLA

      Seared Rib Eye, Monterey Cheese, Onions, Cilantro, Salsa Roja
      $15.00
    • QUESO QUESADILLA

      $9.00

    MAINS

    • CHILAQUELES VERDE

      Crispy Tortillas simmered in Salsa Verde, Egg, Pico de Gallo, Queso Fresco, Black Beans Add protein +5 Chicken, Short Rib
      $18.00
    • ENCHILADAS DE MOLE

      3 Enchiladas: Roasted Chicken, Mole Sauce, Crema Fresca, Oaxaca Cheese, Sesame Seeds, Pear
      $26.00
    • LA ESQUINA BURGER

      8oz Brisket and Chuck Blend, Special Sauce, American Cheese, Pickled Jalapenos, Tomato, Lettuce, Red Onion
      $19.00
    • BREAKFAST BURRITO

      $10.00

    SIDES

    • EJOTES

      Charred String Beans with Lemon
      $11.00
    • PLATANOS

      Fried Plantains, Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco
      $8.00
    • MOROS Y CRISTIANOS

      Side of rice & black beans topped with, pico de gallo & queso fresco.
      $8.00
    • SIDE OF SALSA

      $5.00

    DESSERT

    • CAFE TRES LECHES

      Light Chiffon Cake, Whipped Cream, Coffee
      $12.00
    • COCONUT FLAN

      Coconut Custard, Caramel Sauce & Coconut Flakes
      $12.00

    SPECIALS

    • $26 FIFA Meal Deal

      $26.00

    BEVERAGE

    SODA AND WATER

    • MEXICAN COKE

      $6.00
    • JARRITOS

      $7.00
    • COCA COLA

      $4.00
    • DIET COKE

      $4.00
    • GINGER ALE

      $4.00
    • JAMAICA

      $6.00
    • HORCHATA

      $6.00
    • LEMONADE

      $8.00

    MARGARITAS

    • Cinco Cazadores Marg

      $12.00
    • Cinco Tanteo Marg

      $12.00
    • Cinco Catedral Marg

      $12.00
    • SEXICO

      Cazadores Blanco, Lime, Orange, Agave
      $15.00+
    • SPICY DAISY

      Tanteo Jalapeño, Lime, Orange, Agave
      $16.00+
    • EL MACIZO CON FRUTA BLOOD ORANGE

      Cazadores Reposado, Lime, Blood Orange
      $15.00+
    • EL MACIZO CON FRUTA PASSION FRUIT

      Cazadores Reposado, Lime, Passion Fruit
      $16.00+
    • PEPINO DIABLO

      Cazadores Reposado, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Lime, Agave
      $16.00+
    • LA PINA FUERTE

      Catedral Mezcal Espadin, Pineapple, Lime, Agave
      $15.00+

    BRUNCH

    Entrée

    • BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

      Warm Brioche Slices, Strawberries, Banana, Powdered Sugar, Homemade Mexican Marmalade
      $17.00
    • MEXICAN EGGS FLORINTINE

      Two Poached Eggs, Garlic Sautéed Spinach, Crispy Potatoes, served with Salsa Roja and Special Sauce
      $19.00
    • BISTEC AND EGGS

      8oz Skirt Steak, (2) Eggs served with Cebollita and Chimichurri
      $28.00
    • BRUNCH BURRITO

      Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Fried Potato, Chihuahua Cheese, wrapped in a Flour Tortilla *Add Tinga, Bistec, Carnitas 6
      $10.00
    • BRUNCH CAMARONES TACO

      2x Chipotle Shrimp, Guacamole, Mexican Slaw, Lime
      $17.00
    • BRUNCH TINGA DE POLLO TACO

      2x Slow Cooked Chicken, Avocado, Chipotle
      $12.00
    • HUEVOS RANCHEROS

      Corn Tortillas topped with Eggs, Refried Beans, Salsa Roja
      $19.00
    • BISTEC CON QUESO QUESADILLA

      Seared Rib Eye, Monterey Cheese, Onions, Cilantro, Salsa Roja
      $15.00
    • LA ESQUINA BURGER

      Brisket Blend, Special Sauce, American Cheese, Jalapeños, LTO and Fries *Add On Fried Egg 3
      $19.00

    Beverages

    • Mimosa

      $11.00+
    • Sexico

      Cazadores Tequila Blanco, Lime, Orange
      $14.00+
    • Prosecco

      $12.00+
    • Michelada

      $15.00+
    • Mamacita Maria

      $18.00+
    • Coffee

      $5.00
    • Mexican Hot Chocolate

      $9.00
    • Orange Juice

      $7.00
    • Tomato Juice

      $5.00
    • Cafe Con Leche

      $6.00
    • JARRITOS

      $4.00

    Extras

    • GUACAMOLE & CHIPS

      Hass Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, served with Tortilla Chips
      $15.00
    • MOROS Y CRISTIANOS

      Side of rice & black beans topped with, pico de gallo & queso fresco.
      $8.00
    • GRATIN

      Poblano Peppers, Potato Gratin, Cotija Cheese, Crema
      $8.00
    • ELOTES

      Street Style Grilled Corn, Cotija Cheese, Aioli, Chile Piquin
      $8.00
    • Eggs

      $8.00
    • Avocado

      $6.00
    • Bacon

      $7.00

    Eggs

    $8.00

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy! Please call us at: 646-613-7100 ext: 2

    Location

    1402 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021

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