Esquina Cantina first opened in 2009 and is located in the historic Round Corner Hotel & Bar…read morebuilding that was built in 1864. (The building is on the corner of 38th & Butler Streets, and "Esquina" means "corner.") My husband and I ate one dinner here as part of a Yelp Experience. (I reviewed my free meal under the listing for that event.) My husband is not a Yelper, so he paid for his meal. Guacamole and tostadas - 4.5 stars - This appetizer was a large size. The tostadas were nicely crispy and had the perfect amount of salt. The guacamole was fresh. My husband said that it was probably the best value that we have even gotten for chips and guacamole at any restaurant. Carne-asada street tacos - 3.5 stars - Again, the serving size was large. The tortillas reminded me a bit of my husband's Mexican grandma's tortillas. As for the carne-asada meat, my husband said, "I don't know what that was supposed to be." Eek! However, he added, "The beans and rice are very good. There's definitely a Mexican in that kitchen." Well, I do not know who the chefs are, but I hope that they accept that last comment as a compliment. These two menu items cost $42 plus tax and tip.

Arrived a few minutes after they opened up and snagged a seat right at the bar. Not that it was…read morevery busy inside as a lot of the people coming in were going to the outside seating area. The bartender was great and so friendly. I ordered their house margarita, queso and quesadilla. Loved that they used tostadas as chips. The quesadillas cheese pull was insane.

This place is awesome. Food is always delicious and everyone working there is so friendly. Mezcal…read moremarg is top notch!

Service was great and the food came out very fast. The chips were yummy, they came out warm & the…read moresalsa was also very good! My sister got the chimichanga and liked it, but didn't like that it was only beef inside. She loved the plantains though! I was very excited to try El Sabor based on the several high reviews, but I was a bit disappointed. Maybe I set my expectations too high? The food was pretty good, but the meat to veggie ratio was way off for the fajitas I ordered. I ordered the trio fajitas (chicken, steak, & shrimp) and asked to only do the steak & shrimp, and to just do bigger portions of those two instead of having the chicken. There was barely any steak, and just a huge amount of peppers & onions. I don't mind paying $20 for decently portioned fajitas, but I was pretty disappointed that there was barely any meat. I would have liked more shrimp on there as well. I'm left with mixed opinions honestly. It wasn't necessarily a bad experience, just a little disappointing. Most folks seem to love it, so I'd say to leave it to your own judgment and give it a try!

10/13/2025 Ate list:…read more Chicken Gordita Burrito - 8.2 This spot is a local institution. Wanted to hit it again before their move next door (hopefully soon). Service was kind and prompt. Flavors were incredible. Every dish has impressed me. Excited for what the future holds. Only knock is cost. Score would bump up a point if that was adjusted. If they were able to slash prices 20%, or ideally more, I'd stop by more than 2/3 times a year. Burrito plus a drink at near $20 is not ideal.

Just wanted to update my review since they recently moved a few doors down to a new larger space…read more Very on brand, the space is small and simple, but also charming and cozy. It's the perfect setup to sit and wait while your food is finishing up. They decorated with lots of plants and it just has a great vibe. No room to eat in but it beats waiting out in the cold or the rain or both (it's Pittsburgh after all).

Incredible! I'm only mad I hadn't gone sooner. The food is so good & felt it had great value. The…read morestaff was SO nice & attentive. We even got to meet the owners, two brothers which was so great to see. The vibes are great, would make the perfect date night or girls lunch/dinner. This is a small business I truly look forward to supporting again and again! P.S. the watermelon shots were 10/10

Stopped into Mezcal & sat at bar on a busy night before a show next door at the Thunderbird. The…read moreclassic margarita was mixed well & I enjoyed 2 of those. My friend got enchiladas verdes & it was 3 large enchiladas with a generous is helping a black beans and rice. I had the chicken quesadilla expecting a smaller dish, but it actually was very filling and reminded me more of a burrito than a quesadilla actually. I ordered guacamole on the side for it and the chicken was very good and flavorful. When we left the place was packed and there were people waiting to get in. I would definitely return as the food was quite tasty and we really enjoyed our margaritas as well. Service was efficient & friendly. The only drawback to Lawrenceville is finding parking!

3/4/25 Ate List: Taco…read moreLoco Beef - 8.1 Taco Loco Tinga Chicken - 8.6 Incredible. Underrated. And absolute gem. Excited to try more.

Tasty Taquitos is a quintessential lunch spot. One of the more unique restaurants I've been to-a…read morefood truck attached to an outdoor patio, nestled in the best stretch of Penn Ave. It is an absolute perfect spot for lunch on a nice day. I got two tacos: a chicken and chicken tinga soft shell. Both were delicious and reasonably priced. The meat was tender, the tortillas were tasty, and the toppings added in their own way. The food also came out blazing fast and hot! Would definitely recommend to anyone checking out the area who wants a fun, quick lunch.

yo, these tacos were straight busting and that and that Shorty Alexis was cool as shi twinnn!!read more

The Carne Asada Burrito was unavailable as they had no steak but suggested I just choose another…read moreprotein. Pulled pork was the protein I chose which was a mistake. It had little taste. The really bad part was the overabundance of rice. I'm guessing 60% plus. This was not a good blend. Awful comes closest to my overall feelings. I really like their tacos and should have stuck with them. Rarely an I disappointed. For this reason I have only knocked them down a couple of stars. Service is always good so just get the burrito off your menu.

Went for lunch with some co-workers today and everything was delicious! It was very cozy, I love a…read morelittle "hole in the wall", and this met every expectation!

It's not often a restaurant misses the mark in every aspect, but this place pulls off a clean…read moresweep. Service was extremely slow. The menus were weird and even deceptive like we were supposed to pull off tape to see prices because they'd been too lazy to just print updated menus, We might have forgiven all this had the food been a delicious bargain. Nope. It cost nearly twice it should. They truly should be ashamed to serve dishes that are $12 blobs of cheese suspended in a pool of oil, served by a waitress who clearly wants nothing to do with you. If you still want to go, make sure you ask about the current prices.

AFFORDABLE but quality! Unusual in these times. Perfect for either a quick snack or a meal. Easy…read morepayment through square available. Take with you while you walk and enjoy this yummy mexican bite!

Very good tacos and reasonably priced. My son believes it is the best taco ever. If you are in…read morethe strip, definitely check it out.

Beautiful outdoor covered patio and extensive menu of BBQ options!!…read more We stopped for a weekend Brunch around 10:30 and the place was still completely empty! The hostess stand is a bit of a farce - the employees seemed to hope that people would just seat themselves. Even when we were greeted - they said to just pick your own seat anyway! The decor is pretty cool. I'm partial to the stacked wood for the smoker as you enter, but the rustic feel of everything made the vibe come alive. With the smoker right next to the patio, the wonderful smell of the barbecue permeated the entire restaurant. The brunch menu was just as extensive as their lunch/dinner menu. We grabbed two coffees - which seems like a rarity - as they brought sugar and milk in little dipping sauce cups. The candied bacon was a MUST. 6 slices of thick cut bacon drizzled in brown sugar for only $6. Walter's Benedict with Pork Belly will stalk my dreams... the flavorful crust charred to the fork tender pork belly casually laying on the buttery, crispy chive biscuit smothered in the perfect hollandaise is the brunch you dream of but never really comprehend. Brisket Hash was unfortunately a nightmare though. The menu doesn't inform you that the brisket will be chip chopped into fine dust and coated in hot sauce. It was so spicy that it was almost inedible and the 1/4" of oil under the potatoes and eggs proved that even the hot sauce felt like crying. In all, the amazing waitresses and cool setting outweigh the one menu issue! We will be back!

First time dining at Walter's. Decided to go with the fried chicken sandwich and a side of potato…read moresalad. Sandwich was good. Would have greatly benefited from more sauce. Probably wouldn't order again as I'd definitely prefer one of their bbq sandwiches over this. Potato salad was pretty standard. Also tried some brisket and pork belly. Both were tasty. Really enjoyed their bbq sauce as well. Overall, nice lil spot. Beers were cold. Food was decent. Our waitresses were great as well. Wouldn't mind coming back for some more bbq soon.

First beer after the half and my flight definitely hit the spot! Big space with plenty of…read moreindoor/outdoor spots to choose from. Didn't interact with staff much, but they seemed friendly enough when I was getting my beers. A nice spot to wind down. They had a taco vendor the Sunday I went & that was a 10/10. Worth the walk over the bridge from lawrenceville.

National acts appear here…read more Nice place to hold a party. Only complaint: get some nonalcoholic options