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Mexican Restaurant

La Esquina

Trendy, easygoing restaurant serving Mexican fare and cocktails, plus late-night food.

Closed · Opens 11 AM
200 West 55 Street, Manhattan 10019
Dine-In · Takeout · Delivery
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Inspected Jul 15, 2026
What to order: Carnitas Tacos · Short Rib Quesadilla · Fried Plantains (Platanos Machos Fritos) · Sexico Margarita
Heads up:cramped seating · slow or occasionally rude service
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outdoor seatinglive musicbreakfastlunchdinnercocktailsdessertcoffeevegetarian friendlygood for kidsgood for groupswheelchair accessible

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Safety notes

From the Jul 15, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

Safety notes:4
  • CriticalCold food too warm

    Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.

  • MinorHard-to-clean food surfaces

    Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.

  • MinorPlumbing or drainage issues

    Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.

  • MinorDirty surfaces or equipment

    Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.

Hours

Monday
11 AM - 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM - 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM - 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM - 10 PM
Friday
11 AM - 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM - 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM - 10 PM