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Move Over, Tequila—Sotol Is The Mexican Spirit That Deserves Your Attention
Pedro Ramirez, head bartender at New York City Mexican restaurant La Esquina, shares that while tequila is typically made in masonry ovens, sotol is made underground in conical stone ovens—and the sotol plant is typically older and much more concentrated than the agave plant. All these differences contribute to a finished spirit with its own distinct flavor profile and nuance.
10 Epic was to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in NYC this year
Downtown institution La Esquina is celebrating its 21st birthday with a massive citywide party. They are launching an interactive “Cinco de Mayo Passport” crawl across all four of their NYC locations. You can pick up a passport at any spot and collect stamps as you go. Each location has unique perks, like a live mariachi band at Moynihan Train Hall and live DJs in SoHo. If you hit all four stops, you get to roll for incredible prizes like free tacos, pitchers, and exclusive VIP merch.
Six Cinco de Mayo food and drink deals to check out in NYC this year
The original La Esquina in downtown NYC is celebrating a huge milestone this year, ringing in its 21st year. And to kick off its legal drinking status, the Mexican restaurant is throwing a margarita crawl across all four of its locations. Guests can start at any location to pick up their Cinco de Mayo Passport. Each spot will have a different party and vibe, including taco specials at the midtown restaurant and an $18 two taco and margarita deal at the Moynihan Train Hall outpost. If you successfully hit all four, guests can win prizes that can include pitchers, tacos and branded merch.
5 Things to do in NYC for Cinco de Mayo
Celebrating 21 years in NYC with a Cinco de Mayo "Passport" crawl across its four locations!
Dine and Reminisce in New York’s Most Iconic SoHo Restaurants
It may feel like La Esquina opened not too long ago, but this Mexican restaurant turns 21-years-old this year. Famous for its unconventional entrance that leads you through the kitchen and into the sexy, candlewax-dripped main dining room, the favorite SoHo spot still wows guests in other ways.
The Cheap Nostalgic Happy Hour Deal That’s Sweeping the Nation’s Bars - Esquire
Could This Cheap, Nostalgic Happy Hour Trend Bring Gen Z Back to Bars?
La Esquina, a Mexican joint with three locations across New York City, offers a brisket burger with jalapeños that pairs with a choice of martini.
Giancarlo Esposito Wants to Walk Into a Restaurant and Actually Smell Food - New York Times
What is the most romantic or cozy restaurant in NYC?
Downstairs at La Esquina Brasserie, beneath the corner. There's something delightfully clandestine about it. You feel like you have been let in on a secret.
TimeOut - Where to eat like the 'Heated Rivalry' boys around NYC'.
Late-night Mexican
Ok, so Scott and Kip never actually made it to the Mexican restaurant where they were planning to dine their first night together, choosing instead to go to Scott's apartment and, uh, not eat, but if it's post-party tacos and tortas you're after, Amor Loca in Hell's Kitchen is open until 2am, as is Rancho Tequileria and La Esquina.
Modern Luxury - 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in New York City
LA ESQUINA - Immerse yourself in the bold flavors of Mexico with a New York twist at La Esquina. This hot spot has become a favorite for a chic crowd, drawn in by the mouthwatering fare at its taqueria and café. Below ground in SoHo, the brasserie offers an underground speakeasy vibe, complete with a DJ, a lively bar and irresistible dishes (think carnitas, elote callejero and pescado a las brasas). La Esquina boasts new outposts orbiting the SoHo flagship, including Midtown, Upper East Side and Moynihan Train Hall. Multiple locations,esquinanyc.com
WORDS BY FAMILY STYLE - ENTER THROUGH THE KITCHEN
Beneath a nondescript taqueria, La Esquina hosted Family Style and Takeaway's annual holiday team dinner, where spicy margs were as free flowing as the iconic cantina's infamous tostadas.
There are few gems as rare as La Esquina. Twenty years after opening its doors, the O.G. speakeasy—one of the worst kept secrets by those in the know—remains one of the most elite eateries in all of New York. Generations of creatives have poured through its hallowed, tequila-lined halls over the past two decades, making the descent from SoHo streets to underground brasserie for a night of tacos and debauchery. Rounding out its milestone anniversary, the iconic restaurant, which has now spanned four other locations across the city, hosted Family Style and Takeaway's family-only holiday dinner.
- December 16, 2025 -
FEATURED ON HYPEBEAST & HYPEMAPS - La Esquina combines a street-level café with a hidden brasserie below. Bold flavors, standout cocktails, and vibrant Mexican vibes that make every visit an unforgettable experience.
📍114 Kenmare St NY,NY 10012
Moynihan Train Hall: Where New York Holiday Magic Arrives. By: I Heart New York Staff.
"Enjoy sweets and treats from the likes of Magnolia Bakery, La Maison du Chocolat, Vesuvio Bakery, or Maman, or take a cocktail to-go from La Esquina."
WHAT WENT DOWN AT THE HYPEBEAST TWENTY NEW YORK EXHIBIT - OCTOBER, 24th 2025.
On Friday , Hypebeast’s own inner circle communed at the exhibit for another intimate evening. With food from La Esquina, the team revelled in Hypebeast’s unwavering commitment to pushing culture forward, and toasted to 20 more to come.
The New York Times
Sort of like Studio 54 with chipotle instead of cocaine.
- Frank Bruni, “A Secret Too Dark To Keep”
Interview Magazine
Delivers the sort of illicit pleasure for which speakeasies are famous. It makes breaking a dietary law or two well worth it.
- Brad Goldfarb, “All The Dish"
Los Angeles Times
From Day One, it has been Manhattan’s deliberately worst-kept secret. La Esquina is theatrical in the best sense of the word .
- Regina Schrambling, “Just Tell ‘Em Diddy Sent You”
The New Yorker
The place is hard to hate; the atmosphere is more congenial and subdued than you might expect, and whatever lingering umbrage the insecure diner may feel can be quickly ameliorated by tequila.
- Nick Paumgarten, “Tables For Two”
Some of our Taco Accolades
- Delish, “The 50 Best Taco Spots In America” 2019
- Timeout NY, “The 20 Best Tacos in NYC” 2024
- Food Network, “Chefs’ Picks: NYC Tacos” 2017
- Purewow, “The 30 Best Taco in NYC, Hands Down” 2023
-- Business Insider, “The 50 Best Tacos in America, Ranked” 2015
- Gayot, “ 2022 Best Tacos In New York”