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La Esquina

3.6 (250 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Birria tacos w/ consome & Cucumber lime agua Fresca
Trajan P.

I've been here before and had a great experience, however my most recent time was not as great. The prices seem to have gone up and I was served the wrong drink. However, it is still a good restaurant that I would recommend trying. Food: I love their tacos especially the Al Pastor and lengua tacos. I've also had their quesadilla before too which was delicious! I most recently tried their birria tacos with the consome, which was good, but it did fall apart pretty easily and was a bit messier than I would've liked. However, the flavor was still amazing. Service: The service here could use some work. I ordered a horchata and got a cucumber lime drink instead, which was still pretty good, but was t what I asked for. However, I do like that they give complimentary chips and salsa if you eat in the restaurant. Ambiance: the inside is pretty basic with not too much to say about it. Overall, I recommend trying this place. From what I've eaten, they've got very good food with a variety of Mexican dishes. Maybe not the best Mexican food in Los Gatos but definitely worth the visit if you're in the mood for some Mexican food.

Chicken mole, rice, beans, and flour tortillas

Excellent chicken mole dish. Very reasonable price for this part of town. Casual sit down dining experience.

Vegetarian burrito
Amanda V.

This place is conveniently across from the DMV, but is not that memorable. FOOD: Food is mediocre. My husband and I both got vegetarian burritos in spinach tortillas with guacamole and sour cream. The sour cream and guacamole were hard to detect, though. SUGGESTIONS: -more veggies in the burrito (there were pretty much none) -more salsa options (while the green salsa was good, the red one was a bit too sweet) SERVICE: service is prompt and friendly!

Erich L.

I haven't been here since the change in ownership. I stopped by for a takeout steak burrito. Very flavorful meat in a soft tortilla. The side salsas really make it tasty. Delicious. They are socially distancing with masks, gloves and are extra clean. Good place for takeout. Friendly staff doing a good job.

Chicken Ranchera
Stormy M.

This small taqueria has some inside and outside dining. It was a nice surprise that they offered table service vs ordering at the counter. Our waitress was so helpful, as she offered menu suggestions, told me which meals were too spicy for me and then offered a dish created just for me ! Wow, gotta love that. The meal was tasty and nicely presented. My Chicken Ranchera was delicious and I had to stop myself from eating all of it, as it was a large portion. Once again I was surprised by the servers as they came to check on us and ask if we needed anything. This little place offered more service than some of the nicer restaurants in the area. For a taqueria, this place certainly exceeds expectations.

Enchiladas  2 Green Enchiladas
Michelle M.

Good food! And conveniently located across from the DMV so if you have to wait for your number you can walk across the street here and order some food. Nice presentation of the food when eating in. Soda comes in fancy vintage glass bottles. Pay at the counter is ok before you head out after dining in. No complaints about the service. Street parking otherwise unless you already parked at the DMV.

Birria tacos x4. So tender!
Kayla W.

Awesome and friendly staff and variety in the menu. We tried the birria tacos which were so well marinated and tender - just wish it came with the yummy sauce to dip but I guess our cholesterol appreciated the cleaner version. Cheese enchilada was surprisingly and delightfully garlicky. The carne asada burrito had a great toasted tortilla.

Absolutely the best fish and shrimp taco.  It's the best taco I've ever had.  Hibiscus is super yummy drink!  I'll definitely be back!
Junko K.

Absolutely the best fish and shrimp taco I've ever had. The hibiscus drink is also really yummy. You won't be disappointed I highly recommend it.

Chips, mostly burned
Sangita P.

We thought we'd try again and grab a quick burrito and tacos on our walk home. The grilled chicken in then was fairly gray and tasteless. Even the shredded chicken wasn't tasty. All of the ingredients just seem like the bare minimum of what it takes to make these staple dishes. And the chips are dry and taste burned. We still wish this was a go to we could frequent, now we're feeling like it's just not worth another try. The last few times our orders were wrong and no one has ever tried to correct anything.

Outside Patio
Idris E.

Great small spot for delicious Mexican food. We came across this place while walking and were very pleased to have dinner here. Dulse, our waitress was a very polite lady and help us a lot choosing what to eat. We had beef burritos with sour cream and guacamole and it can say that I can put their burrito to my top three list. They have a beautiful outside sitting area next to street. Joyful Mexican music accompanies your food. Overall, we enjoyed this place very much, will return as soon as possible but this time with the kids! Highly recommend this spot especially those who likes local Mexican food.

Brilla tacos are the best thing they have
Honesty P.

Shrimp burrito did not have any shrimp in it brilla tacos are the only that's good there. Overpriced !

Barria Tacos & a great photo that has been down in history for centuries. Love this place. And will always Keep coming back.

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Very small, casual restaurant with Casual Authentic Mexican Food. Take Out or walk from your neighborhood and eat in.

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Best burrito in South Bay - no one comes close. This will become a monthly spot to hit when I travel to the Bay.

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Super friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and the food was super fresh. I'll definitely be back!

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