Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in New York: 8:41 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (646) 613-7100 to confirm.
About La Esquina
Located at 1402 2nd Ave in New York, New York, La Esquina is a Mexican restaurant. Our New York guide covers 5,477 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
La Esquina is open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 51 items across 8 sections, including Tacos, Sides, Small Plates, Margaritas, and Soda And Water. Listed prices range from $3.51 to $93.60, with a typical item around $10.53. You will find options like TINGA DE POLLO TACO, MOROS Y CRISTIANOS, and SOPA DE TORTILLA.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Phone: (646) 613-7100.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1402 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
- Phone
- (646) 613-7100
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 51 items · $3.51–$93.60
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared La Esquina’s weekday schedule with 182 other Mexican restaurants in New York. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 77 hours a week, about the same as the local median (77 hours). 92% of Mexican restaurants in New York open on Sundays, and La Esquina is one of them.
Compared with 182 other Mexican restaurants in New York that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in New York
Based on 117 menus with 10,403 priced items from Mexican restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.25 and $17.95.
At La Esquina the median listed price is $10.53, lower than the typical $12.95 for Mexican restaurants in New York.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 40% | $7.50 |
| Nachos | 34% | $13.43 |
| Pico de Gallo | 28% | $3.00 |
| Flan | 25% | $6.00 |
| Churros | 25% | $10.00 |
| Carne Asada | 24% | $20.99 |
| Taco Salad | 21% | $16.00 |
| Carnitas | 20% | $15.99 |
Calculated from 117 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of La Esquina there are 262 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 609 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (105), Bakeries & Desserts (53), Bars & Pubs (51), and Italian (45).
Competition is strong: 25 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 221 within three miles. The closest is El Taco, 0.1 mi away.
285 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Latin American & CaribbeanMission Ceviche< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiHarajuki Ramen< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianRangoli< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternPersepolis< 0.1 mi
- ThaiUp Thai< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are La Esquina's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is La Esquina open on Sunday?
Yes, La Esquina is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is La Esquina located?
La Esquina is located at 1402 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021.
What is the phone number of La Esquina?
You can call La Esquina at (646) 613-7100.
Does La Esquina offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, La Esquina offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at La Esquina?
The typical price range at La Esquina is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $3.51 to $93.60.
Is La Esquina wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park.
Is La Esquina good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids and high chairs.
Is La Esquina open late?
Yes – La Esquina is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near La Esquina?
There are 609 other places to eat and drink within a mile of La Esquina. Nearby options include Mission Ceviche (< 0.1 mi), Harajuki Ramen (< 0.1 mi), and Rangoli (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near La Esquina?
25 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is El Taco, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 117 menus with 10,403 priced items from Mexican restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.25 and $17.95.
