La Esquina

9896 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
(510) 957-5099

Recent Reviews

Tolovaa ZL

Great food !

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lengua Taco

Emily P.

First time here and I can tell I love it already! Ordered takeout. Everything was packaged in a sturdy paper bag. Staff was kind and attentive. Seating area is intimate, nice and cozy! Seating is in an enclosed patio, so there isn't much noise from the road. Clean, well spaced. I'd love to be hear with a beer and tacos. Next time I'll stay! I was craving a Diabla camarones burrito and they had no issue making it even though it wasn't on the menu! Double wrapped, nice and tight, it was hot throughout with good rice texture and the flavors were amazing! Enjoyable warmth and flavor, salsa upped the heat a bit :) loved the juiciness to the burrito so good from beginning to last bite! I also ordered the menudo for later. The tortillas are a nice size and look handmade! I appreciate the chili oil and how well it was packaged for travel. This place seems like a neighborhood gem. Surprised it wasn't busier!

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

Cameron P.

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.

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

Stephanie A.

Service is great here! The food & salsas were good! Ordered a asada burrito, chicken burrito, & steak fries. All was delicious. Clean and good ambiance, feels humble and homeish. Give them a try!

Chris B.

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 incredible. 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.

Omar F.

Man man man this please its amazing definitely a hidden gem first time here !! Service its amazing the Chef brought the food to out table , the guy at the cashier its friendly and polite, highly recommended, i am going to tell everyone I know about this place!! I hope the best of success to new owners everything is so clean , fresh hand Made Tortillas Omg, I usually go to Yuris Taqueria and San Leandro but this place it's just as good i just find my second favorite place , thank you very much you guys keep up the good work!! Chile verde on point

Gino C.

Chargers $5 extra for avocado but if they are out of Avocados and it's comes standard on your torta they offer no substitution or price reduction. Bad value. Decent food.

Jeremy O.

The food was really good moyses (sorry if I spelled it wrong) gave us the best experience the best customer service I've ever received if ima be honest this was the best quesabirria I ever had I would actually recommend this place to anyone.

Destinie T.

Great service and the food never disappoints. Family owned business and they treat their customers like family!

Yonatan I.

Amazing food and great service super recommend Especially like the guys in here really care about their customer. The new place and they're working very hard. Everything is delicious. I had the shrimp fish tackle. It was absolutely right on guys.

Kate C.

Delicious food and lovely people!!! Shrimp plate was especially delicious! Outdoor covered eating area was great!

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