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    La Esquina - Moynihan Train Hall 421 8th Ave

    421 8th Ave

    New York, NY 10001


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    Featured Items

    • TINGA DE POLLO TACO

      Slow Cooked Chicken, Avocado, Chipotle
      $5.50
    • SHORT RIB TACO

      Beer Braised Short Rib, Cilantro, Tamarind, Pickled Red Onions
      $6.00
    • GUACAMOLE Y CHIPS

      Made fresh daily with Hass Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, lime, Jalapeños, served with corn chips.
      $15.00

    FOOD

    BOWLS & SALADS

    • 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
      $8.00
    • SOPA DE TORTILLA

      Smoky hearty chicken and tomato soup served with avocado, Queso fresco, Crispy tortilla strips, toasted ancho chili & Lime.
      $14.00
    • GUACAMOLE Y CHIPS

      Made fresh daily with Hass Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, lime, Jalapeños, served with corn chips.
      $15.00

    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, Cilantro, Tamarind, Pickled Red Onions
      $6.00
    • HONGOS TACO

      Roasted Mushrooms, Mint Garlic, Epazote, Queso Fresco, Salsa Roja
      $5.50
    • CARNITAS TACO

      Citrus Confit Pork, Cilantro, Onion, Salsa Verde
      $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
    • HONGOS QUESADILLA

      Roasted Mushrooms, Mint Garlic, Epazote, Salsa Roja
      $12.00
    • 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 VERDES

      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

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

      Brisket Blend, Special Sauce, American Cheese, Jalapeños, LTO and Fries
      $19.00

    SIDES

    • EJOTES

      Charred String Beans with Lemon
      $11.00
    • PLATANOS MACHOS FRITOS

      Fried Plantains, Salsa Verde, Queso
      $8.00
    • MOROS Y CHRISTIANOS

      Rice, Black beans, Queso Fresco, Pico De Gallo.
      $8.00
    • FRENCH FRIES

      Crispy Fries, Pico de Gallo, Cotija Cheese, Chipotle Mayo
      $8.00
    • CHIPS & SALSA

      $12.00
    • TORTILLA CHIPS

      $5.00
    • SALSA VERDE

      $1.00
    • SALSA ROJA

      $1.00
    • CHIPTOLE MAYO

      $1.00
    • SOUR CREAM 2oz

      $1.00
    • QUESO FRESCO 2oz

      $2.00
    • PICO DE GALLO 2oz

      $2.00
    • SIDE CARNITAS

      $5.00
    • SIDE BISTEC

      $6.00
    • SIDE SHORTRIB

      $6.00
    • SIDE TINGA DE POLLO

      $5.00
    • SIDE MUSHROOM

      $5.00
    • SIDE PESCADO

      $6.00

    DESSERT

    • CAFE TRES LECHES

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

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00

    BEVERAGE

    MARGARITAS

    • SEXICO

      Cazadores Blanco, Lime, Orange, Agave
      $15.00
    • SEXICO PITCHER

      Cazadores Blanco, Lime, Orange, Agave
      $75.00
    • SPICY DAISY

      Tanteo Jalapeño, Lime, Orange, Agave
      $16.00
    • SPICY DAISY PITCHER

      Tanteo Jalapeño, Lime, Orange, Agave
      $80.00
    • EL MACIZO CON FRUTA PASSION FRUIT

      Patron Cristalino, Lime, Passion Fruit
      $16.00
    • EL MACIZO CON FRUTA PASSIONFRUIT PITCHER

      Patron Cristalino, Lime, Passion Fruit
      $80.00
    • EL MACIZO CON FRUTA BLOOD ORANGE

      Patron Cristalino, Lime, Blood Orange
      $16.00
    • EL MACIZO CON FRUTA BLOOD ORANGE PITCHER

      Patron Cristalino, Lime, Blood Orange
      $80.00
    • PEPINO DIABLO

      Cazadores Reposado, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Lime, Agave
      $16.00
    • PEPINO DIABLO PITCHER

      Cazadores Reposado, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Lime, Agave
      $80.00
    • LA PINA FUERTE

      Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Pineapple, Lime, Agave
      $15.00
    • LA PINA FUERTE PITCHER

      Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Pineapple, Lime, Agave
      $75.00

    COCKTAILS

    • RANCH WATER

      Tequila Blanco, Topochico, lime
      $14.00
    • OLD FASHIONED

      Tequila Reposado, Mezcal, Bitters, Agave
      $16.00
    • BENJAMIN PALOMA

      Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Lime
      $15.00
    • SANGRIA

      House Made with Fresh fruit Red or White Wine
      $14.00
    • MARTINIS

      $16.00
    • COSMOPOLITAN

      $16.00
    • MOSCOW MULE

      $16.00

    CERVEZAS

    • MODELO ESPECIAL

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • MODELO NEGRA

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • TECATE

      $7.00
    • PACIFICO

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • CORONA

      $8.00
    • BUCKET OF TECATE

      $25.00

    TEQUILA FLIGHT

    two ounce pour of a Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo served with Sangrita, Lime Juice, Orange, and Tajin
    • TEQUILA FLIGHT

      two ounce pour of a Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo served with Sangrita, Lime Juice, Orange, and Tajin
      $48.00

    SPIRITS

    • TITOS

      $13.00
    • BACARDI

      $14.00
    • CHARANDA URUPUAN

      $14.00
    • HENDRICKS

      $15.00
    • GREENHOOK "AMERICAN DRY"

      $15.00
    • BULLEIT BOURBON

      $15.00
    • GREY GOOSE

      $20.00
    • JAMESON

      $15.00
    • MAKERS MARK BOURBON

      $18.00

    SODA AND WATER

    • COCA COLA

      $4.00
    • DIET COKE

      $4.00
    • JARRITOS

      $4.00
    • JAMAICA

      $6.00
    • HORCHATA

      $6.00
    • GINGER ALE

      $4.00
    • MEXICAN COKE

      $4.00
    • TOPO CHICO

      $4.00
    • TOPO CHICO ( LARGE)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • SARATOGA (SMALL)

      $4.00
    • SARATOGA (LARGE)

      $8.00
    • AGUA DE PIEDRA (LARGE)

      $8.00

    CATERING Menu

    TACOS

    Freshly made street-style tacos, served by the platter with your choice of fillings — from slow-cooked brisket to vegetarian favorites like roasted cauliflower and shiitake carnitas. Each Platter includes 10 Tacos. Taco Orders of 50 or more come disassembled.
    • CAMARONES TACO PLATTER

      10 x Chipotle Shrimp, Mexican Slaw, Guacamole, Lime
      $70.00
    • SHORT RIB TACO PLATTER

      10 x Beer Braised Short Rib, Cilantro, Tamarind, Pickled Red Onions Taco orders of 50 or more come disassembled.
      $90.00

    QUESADILLAS

    Melted Monterey cheese folded in warm tortillas with classic or premium fillings, perfect for sharing platters. Each Platter includes 5 Quesadillas.
    • QUESO QUESADILLA PLATTER

      5 x Monterey Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Roja *(V) * Vegetarian
      $50.00
    • TINGA DE POLLO QUESADILLA PLATTER

      5 x Slow Cooked Chicken, Avocado, Chipotle
      $70.00
    • BISTEC CON QUESO

      5 x Sliced Rib Eye, Onions, Cilantro, Salsa Roja
      $80.00
    • CARNITAS QUESADILLA PLATTER

      5 x Citrus Confit Pork, Cilantro, Onion, Salsa Verde
      $70.00
    • SHORT RIB QUESADILLA PLATTER

      5 x Beer Braised Short Rib, Chipotle, Tamarind, Pickled Red Onions
      $90.00
    • HONGOS QUESADILLA PLATTER

      5 x Roasted Mushrooms, Garlic, Mint, Epazote, Salsa Roja *(V) * Vegetarian
      $65.00

    SMALL PLATES

    Flavorful starters and sides like guacamole, tortilla soup, and elote callejero — great for mixing, matching, and snacking.
    • QUART - GUACAMOLE

      Serves 10-15 People Made fresh daily with Hass Avocado, Onion, Cilantro, Lime, Jalapeños, served with Corn Chips
      $55.00
    • ENSALADA DE LA CASA

      Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Tortilla Strips, Sesame Seeds, Balsamic Vinaigrette. Feeds 10 Pax.
      $60.00
    • SOPA DE TORTILLA

      Smoky Hearty Chicken and Tomato Soup served with Avocado, Queso Fresco, Crispy Tortilla Strips, Toasted Ancho Chili, Lime. Feeds 10 Pax.
      $65.00
    • ELOTE CALLEJERO

      "Street Style" Grilled Sweet Corn topped with Cotija Cheese, Aioli, Chili Piquin *(V) Platter has 16 Pieces. * Vegetarian
      $50.00
    • PLATANOS

      Fried Plantains, Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco *(V) Feeds 10 pax. * Vegetarian
      $40.00
    • EJOTES

      Charred String Beans, Lime, Garlic Dressing *(V) Feeds 10 Pax. *Vegetarian
      $40.00
    • FRIJOLES

      Black Beans, Queso Fresco*(V) * Vegetarian
      $30.00
    • ARROZ

      White Rice served with Pico de Gallo *(V) Serves 10 Pax. *Vegetarian
      $30.00
    • HASS AVOCADO

      Serves 10 pax.
      $35.00
    • TORTILLAS

      Serves 10 Pax.
      $15.00
    • SIDE SALSA

      $6.00
    • TORTILLA CHIPS

      $12.00

    DESSERT

    • CAFE TRES LECHES

      10 x Light Chiffon Cake, Whipped Cream, Coffee (Comes in a tray to be cut)
      $70.00

    NA BEVERAGES

    • AGUA FRESCAS

      Our Agua Frescas are made in house with a choice of Horchata - a traditional mexican rice drink and Jamaica a mexican tangy hibiscus beverage. 6 servings.
      $30.00
    • TOPO CHICO STILL WATER

      $4.00
    • SODA CAN COKE

      $3.00
    • SODA CAN DIET COKE

      $3.00
    • SODA CAN GINGER ALE

      $3.00

    MARGARITAS

    Crafted with only freshly squeezed juices & fruit, our margaritas are vibrant, refreshing, and full of flavor. They come with limes, salt & tajin. CONTAINS ALCOHOL! Each Serves 6.
    • SEXICO

      Tequila Blanco, Lime, Orange, Triple Sec. Serves 6 Contains Alcohol.
      $90.00
    • SPICY DAISY

      Tequila Blanco, Lemon, Lime, Jalapeno. Serves 6. Contains Alcohol.
      $95.00
    • EL MACIZO

      Tequila Reposado and Choice of: Passion Fruit or Blood Orange. Serves 6. Contains Alcohol.
      $95.00
    • PEPINO DIABLO

      Tequila, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Lime, Agave. Serves 6. Contains Alcohol.
      $95.00
    • LA PINA FUERTE

      Mezcal, Fresh Pineapple, Rosemary. Serves 6. Contains Alcohol.
      $75.00
    • SANGRIA

      Choice of Red or White Wine, Fresh Fruit & Brandy. Serves 6. Contains Alcohol.
      $64.00

    STAFFING + SETUP OPTIONS

    Subject to availability! 24-48hr Prior notice Required!
    • STAFFING

      Need a server onsite? No Problem! We can send one our team members to setup, serve & pack down. $100 per hour per server. Subject to availability! 24-48hr Prior notice Required!
    • STERNO + RISER

      $10.00

    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!

    Location

    421 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001

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