This is the best Mexican restaurant in Folsom and, quicte frankly, on this side of the county all the way out to hangtown. What makes this place great are the actual family-recipes that they use for each one of their dishes, while every other place uses standardized, generic, bland recipes that taste nothing like authentic Mexican food. I am glad that they are thriving and hope they continue to expand their menu too. read more

Small location, on the corner "la esquina"... that we almost just drove by... has a cute outdoor area, indoor is small but cozy... the service was excellent, very sweet Server named Lupita gave us some recommendations... The salsa was delicious, you can always tell the food is going to be good when the salsa is good! I ordered the Camarones a la Diabla (spicy shrimp), it can be hit or miss at places, but this was by far, the best I've had in a long time. The shrimp was cooked to perfection and the sauce had the just right amount of spice... the rice had corn in it (I'm not a fan of corn, but it was still tasty and fluffy)... one thing that stood out to me was the Salad. Most places that offer salad with Mexican food, have a super basic "salad" with ranch, but this had chopped up honeydew and cantaloupe with an oil and vinegar. Delicious!!! The beans were Flavorful, i ordered a side to try them because the Diabla plate comes with rice and salad. Well worth it. My financé ordered the guessabirria... and LOVED his meal. I'm not a beef fan, but it definitely looked tasty. He also got a shrimp taco for us to Try, again Delish!! We will definitely be coming back, and highly recommend. read more

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If I could give more stars, I would! Ricardo gave us the best service!! Hands down, BEST HORCHATA IN TOWN!!! Theirs is the most homey, comforting, tasteful and not-over-sweet I've had! We also got the Hibiscus drink, which was deliciously strong and floral. Our appetizer was the fresh Ceviche with the Tres Leches French Toast and Ranchero Omelette. We recommend all three! Everything was SO GOOD! In fact, we're going back TODAY to check out more of the menu! read more

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So glad to drop in for dinner at La Esquina. Greeted and promptly seated. They sure cleaned up this place and made it very inviting. Inside and patio seating. So many delicious menu options. Started with guacomole which was super tasty and freshly made. Great chips and salsa too. I went with the waiters reco of the Birria and it was so good! I didn't want it to end. Chicken fajitas were fresh and accompanied by rice beans guacamole and sour crème. Your choice of tortillas. It's family run and they want to please. Can't wait to come again and try some other specialities. read more

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I was craving birria, and based on the reviews I thought it would be so much better, it was just ok. The quesabirria tacos were skimpy on the meat and cheese. Even though I asked for extra cilantro and onions, there were almost none. I prefer when the birria tacos come with cheese, cilantro and onions on top, but these ones were just naked tacos on a plate, they looked pretty sad. The meat that was there and the consomme tasted ok, but it was overpriced, and not good enough to keep me coming back, unfortunately. read more

La Esquina Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

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Stoped in to try the food under the new ownership and definitely impressed! We were seated right away with a couple tables still open. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The serving size is great and I feel like you do get your moneys worth. Ceviche - bigger portion than I was expecting. Taste was great but I felt like it could use a lime or two Carnitas plate vs pork in green sauce - both were very tasty but I definitely liked the pork in green sauce and will be ordering it again next time! read more

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Nice add to the Folsom restaurant scene. Natoma could be one tequila row if all the New Mexican establishments get liquor licenses. The chicken fajitas were very good and so were the tacos. The Mexican rice and beans were not as flavorful as I like but I am guessing they were not as unhealthy as other establishments. The staff was friendly and they were playing the World Cup games! read more

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Best Mexican restaurant I have been to in a minute! Seating inside and out, friendly staff, and great food! Started with chips, salsa and guac (all fresh and hit the spot). I did the chicken in rajas (chicken in a creamy sauce with poblano peppers, onion, and a little corn) and it was delicious. My husband did a steak and shrimp and I tasted his steak, which was seasoned perfectly! Definitely recommend and a place we will revisit! read more

La Esquina Mexican Kitchen - Sides to the steak and shrimp dish - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

I came here looking for a good Molcajete in Folsom and I landed on this place. I will say the Molcajete was solid. It had good flavor. I left out the chorizo it comes with. It comes with steak, Chicken, and shrimp. There is bell pepper, onion, and cactus with a sauce base in it that was good. The rice and beans were pretty good. The food tasted homemade which the server told me it was. The habanero salsa was good and spicy they also have their normal salsa which has good flavor but it's not spicy. The server also was very nice and the place is small inside but cozy. I would go back and try some more food. They also serve breakfast. read more

Tried this cute Mexican restaurant today after church and it was delicious. I had the cheese enchilada, crispy ground beef taco with rice and beans. My husband had the chille relleno, beef enchilada with rice and beans they were both very good. We tried the horchata and pinacolada aguas and they were very good and refreshing. The service was great and the restaurant was nice and clean. I definitely recommend and next time I will try the seafood! read more

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Visited this place because we saw it on TikTok and had good yelp reviews and so glad we got to try this place. It is certainly one of the best Mexican restaurants in Folsom and in the area. The food was good. The chile relleno is the best one I've had in all of California in the 3 years I've been living here and eating throughout the state on my weekly travels. The refried beans were good and the rice could be a bit better. Tasted like it had been reheated. Nevertheless the aguas Fresca horchata was delicious and had good flavor. Overall the ambiance is a smaller old bar venue that was transformed into a restaurant. The service was good and will be back. read more

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We love this place and have had lunch there a few times. We had both had carnitas which were excellent. The service was great. We were greeted and seated right away. It's very casual and comfortable. We have recommended it to all of our friends. read more

Too expensive for the quality and taste of food that you can get for much cheaper elsewhere. The value just isn't there for what you're paying. On the positive side, the friendly staff made a great impression, and the service was good throughout our visit. Another downside to eating here is the atmosphere. The dining area inside was a bit small and tables were pretty much cramped. We also got a couple of kids behind us (one was crying), which made it hard to enjoy the meal given how close everyone is packed together. read more

We went early on a Friday morning and it wasn't busy at all. They have a small-ish menu but great service and delicious chilaquiles, one of my personal favorite breakfast items. I subbed the side of potatoes with beans and rice and it was the perfect breakfast date dish with my husband. Very fresh tasting salsa ranchera and yummy beans. My husband loved his burrito, which looked good but I didn't try. I would definitely go back. The space is clean and cozy. read more

Family of four adults had dinner here on a Tuesday night. We were warmly welcomed and offered a variety of seating options inside and outside. Our server was very friendly and quite helpful. Everyone of us enjoyed our meal. Their guacamole was excellent. I had chicken mole and La Esquina makes a very high quality and delicious mole. It is hard to find a good tasting, authentic mole and La Esquina nailed it! Everything was excellent. If you are in the Folsom area and you want a great meal, go to La Esquina! read more

Came in for first time today for breakfast. We were warmly greeted and seated right away. Chips and salsa were good! Very clean with nice tables chairs and booths. There is a nice porch with outdoor seating too. We tried the Heuvos rancheros and the tres leches French toast. The huevos had a very good flavor, I was pleasantly surprised just how good. We got corn tortillas and house potatoes with it. The tres leches French toast was super good! Melt in your mouth and came with the tres leches to dip your bites into that was delectable. It wasn't over the top sweet, it was perfect. I even used the tres leches for cream in my coffee and that was good too! The coffee base, what ever they use has a great flavor. We were served by Pedro who was very kind and attentive, checking on us often making sure coffee and salsa was plentiful. He gave us suggestions and answered questions about the menu items. We will definitely be back! read more

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We're becoming regulars. We stumbled upon this place on our way to Planks. Our kids fell asleep and we didn't want to deal with parking. So we swung but and ordered to go. And we've been coming back every week now. The food is absolutely delicious. I always go with the quesa Birrias. And my husband something new every time. You cannot miss with any of the food they have. The chips and salsa are bomb. I order extra salsa to go. The service is great. Has a family feel, no rush. Haven't been able to sit and dine but maybe one day. read more

Food and service are top notch. Definitely try their flour chips. Molcajete is delicious. My kiddo loves their breakfasts. read more

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Incredibly friendly and quick service, excellent quality food, and outdoor seating. Ordered the guacamole and fajitas!

Love, LoVe, LOVE this restaurant! My mom was an amazing cook and of course her native Mexican dishes were superb. Eating here at La Esquina was much akin to eating my mom's cooking at home. A group of 4 of us ate here for the first time and all 4 of us came back less than a week later! Delicioso! I had the Quesabirria which was simply amazing and you can taste the hoja de laurel (bay leaf) in the meat. The flavor was amazing. Other's in my party had super chicken burrito, shrimp fajitas, chicken quesadilla and beef tacos. Our table went suddenly quiet when we started eating as we were savoring every bite. We are planning to go back and try their breakfast! read more

Food, service, ambiance all wonderful! I am so impressed with this restaurant, with the family that runs it, with the food and the fun, festive atmosphere! I am telling all my friends! So good! Love it. I'll be back! Many times! You've now officially become my favorite Mexican restaurant! read more

Definitely delicious and very good service. Great prices. Good margaritas and street tacos and burritos, chips, Mexican rice - all yummy. Family owned and run. My family loves this place. A definite must visit. Free parking, of course (we're not in L.A. anymore). read more

We were visiting friends in Natomas and ordered food to go. Our 3 tacos were excellent, so was the carne asada quesadilla. Major props for the very well stocked salsa bar. We will definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

I ordered the chile relleno plate which was very good. The chips and salsa were also very good. My husband ordered the chicken burrito which wasn't that great. I ordered a jalapeño margarita which was probably the worst margarita I've had. Served luke warm and watery. I asked for a beer to replace it. Very mixed feelings about this place - it was our first time there. We most likely will not go back :( read more

Delicious Mexican food and friendly service! Molcajete dish was so flavorful. Chips and salsas are good too. Will definitely go back. read more

La Esquina Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

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Ceviche is amazing, I recommend the habanero salsa with it! Restaurant is clean and welcoming with wonderful staff. read more

La Esquina Mexican Kitchen - Ceviche is excellent! I recommend the habanero salsa with it. Staff and food were wonderful. - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

This is an awesome new little spot! We came for breakfast. I got the veggie omelette and my son got the American breakfast with a pancake and french toast (special order and they were very nice about that) along with bacon and scrambled eggs. Our server, Angelica, was so attentive and nice. The food was very good with generous portions prepared with care. My very picky kid ate everything on his plate! read more

La Esquina Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

Wife and I just came here for breakfast and we were not disappointed!! The ranchero omelet and the tres leches French toast were amazing! Not too salty and not too sweet but packed with flavor and rich. The server was very attentive and kind. He saw we were having a meal while working and turned the music down for us without us even asking. We sat outdoors and even the outdoors was clean and open. Definitely coming back! read more

Traveling from Chicago to Sacramento for work trip and came across this gem while looking for what to eat. Let me tell you that they have THE BEST HORCHATA ever! They actually make it from scratch and its not watered down like every other place i go to. I had the quesabirrias with consomé and my coworker had the enchilada and chile relleno plate. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. No one single thing disappointed. read more

I went there for my weekly dinner with dad. We drove by and are so glad we stopped. We ordered the quesabirrias and the carnitas quesadilla. Both were excellent. Lots of tender meat cooked really well. The consume for the birrias was very flavorful and had big chunks of meat in it. One pro-tip: ask for green sauce with your quesadilla. It takes a great plate to the next level. The place looks great, very clean, and the staff was friendly and Pedro made some great recommendations! I will be back for sure. read more

Looking for a good spot with great service? You found it - we were passing through and decided here and we're happy with our choice.

My husband and I had the best experience here! We both ordered chips and guacamole for the table, and the guac was perfect. We each ordered the super burrito, and it was absolutely delicious! It was filled with beans, rice, and your choice of meat, then topped with your choice of red or green sauce, cheese, and pico. The burrito was HUGE--I couldn't even finish mine! The best part, though, was the service. Everyone was so kind and incredibly attentive. Our drinks were never empty, and they were constantly checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. This is definitely going to be our new go-to spot for Mexican food! We can't wait to come back! read more

If you want great Mexican this is the only place to go! This is a folsom family with roots from mesquite and the ambiance and food are incredible. . read more

We really enjoyed this restaurant. The food and service were great. We'll definitely be back. read more

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My husband and I agree that this is one of the best Mexican restaurants we've visited in quite some time. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Our server was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout our meal. I ordered the carne asada super burrito with green sauce, and my husband had the molcajete. Both dishes were flavorful, fresh, and absolutely delicious. If you're in the area and craving great Mexican food, I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

La Esquina Mexican Kitchen - Carne Asada super burrito with green sauce - Mexican Near Me - Folsom, California

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This is a very nice restaurant with quality fresh food. The location has been updated with new decor, new paint, and tables. The meal I had was a chicken taco with rice and beans. It was all very tasty and slightly spicy, which I like. I met the owner, Pedro, who is quite friendly and accommodating, providing excellent service. This location is the former home of La Rosa Blanca, which moved to Bidwell Street. The menu prices are slightly higher than what Rosa Blaca offered, but the quality of the food is accordingly higher too. This restaurant is positioned to be one of my favorite places to eat. It is conveniently located at 402 Natoma Natoma Street. read more

Service was great. Friendly staff. Will definitely go back to try more things in the future. read more

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This place is great! I've been meaning to come here since they opened, glad I finally did. The lemonades are perfect. I had the passionfruit lemonade, my girlfriend the rose, both were delicious. As for food, also excellent. Try the enmoladas! Very good flavor. The fajitas came out sizzling. Our server, Pedro, was great, a very nice guy. I enjoyed being in the space, it was wonderful. Free chips and salsa, too. read more

Food was amazing highly recommend! Cant get more authentic than that everything made from scratch great flavor! Great staff very friendly and helpfull with food options! read more

Great Service & Amazing Food. My favorite is the Veggie Quesadilla. Friendly family staff.