La Esquina

9896 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
(510) 957-5099

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Carlos Perez

First time here and I was impressed. Every time I try a New Mexican spot, I always judge based on a simple asada super burrito. It was the perfect tasting burrito. Simple balance of ingredients (not too much rice, beans, etc), The perfect size, and everything held well. Green and red sauce was perfect. Staff took my order and were polite. I decided to eat in the restaurant and the atmosphere here is great and clean. Highly recommend this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin M

I am really picky about my taquerias. I like that they’re not flashy, are great at what they do, and charge a reasonable price consistent with their amazing food quality.

My philosophy is that restaurants should serve what they think is excellent, not what you expect. These guys deliver both. Plenty of appropriate sides, excellent salsa, amazing homemade tortillas, and personal service.

If this was in LA, it would compete with the likes of Leo’s tacos, Sonoratown , and Yucas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sam Weinstein

Birria tacos were outstanding

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stclair Meza

I could eat here every day and never get bored.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laverne Taylor

I love this place. It's small and cozy The service is very great And the food is freaking delicious. Also the agua fresca is to awesome Moises and his Tia are very friendly and welcoming

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sager

Does not open when it says it does. Supposedly open 10 minutes ago on a Wednesday but there's no one there and it's dark inside.

ky malone

Great food

Zamayreah Tolovaa

Great food !

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos De Birria De Res

Tolovaa ZL

Great food !

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lengua Taco

Cameron Potratz

There should be a line out the door at all times from this place. Everything I have ordered has been amazing, you can tell they really care about making good food. The birria is super flavorful, tender, and served with handmade tortillas. Incredible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Al Pastor

Jorge Jacome

It said it was open, I drove from another city, and it turns out it wasn't open and there was no sign of anyone inside, it's unpleasant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Aaron Green

Friendly employees and great Mexican food. Sit inside regularly and enjoy a burrito or tacos.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Bach

La Esquina (Taquerina La Esquina) is a hidden gem that you should absolutely try with amazing Mexican food. While taking an Uber from the Coliseum to the restaurant, my Uber driver (who works for FedEx) told me this restaurant was amazing. On the owner’s recommendation, I ordered the quesabirria tacos and a Coke at the window and then sat down at a table on their covered patio. The meal itself was perfectly cooked, and the atmosphere was low key in the absolute best way. All in all, the meal reminded me of many local neighborhood restaurants in Nogales and Hermosillo. If you are nearby, and want amazing authentic Mexican food, stop in and enjoy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos De Birria De Res

Dustin

In town for work. These people have the best tasting! Food & customer service they were so good to me unlike other places around here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Kim

Mid tacosGot Carne, al pastor, lengua all three were mediocre

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