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La Esquina Restaurant

4.2 (191 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Karaoke
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Paula M.

What a hidden gem! My husband and I were planning on going to Davie Taco which is next door, but the line was huge. He noticed La Esquina next door and they had their lunch menu outside. I saw tacos so we said let's try it! This place is large and has a big bar as well. Lots of seating and a really cool vibe. We were greeted immediately and told we could sit wherever we liked. We picked a corner booth. Shortly after we were brought hot tortilla chips with salsa and beans. Very tasty. Our server was nice and helped us with recommendations. We went with the lunch tacos which she said are a bigger portion than the other specials, so we got those. You can mix and match chicken, steak, ground beef etc. I got all chicken and my husband got two chicken and two steak. Very flavorful tacos, they were delicious! A little greasy but I think that was just the sauce from the meat coming out. The tacos were super fresh, topped with fresh cilantro and onions. They brought us multiple salsas and avocado crema. This place really filled up as we were eating - clearly people know about it! Will definitely be back, thanks for the awesome experience!

Elote
Jasmine M.

I have to say, we popped up in here because it was the closest to off the wall. Our waitress was fast and constantly checking up on us. We got an appetizer of elote which was a little too sour for my liking but edible. I ordered the fajitas and they were sooo good! The tortillas were fresh! They had music going and after a while started calling people up to do karaoke. It was very fun and a good laugh. Nice environment.

Steak tacos
Heather G.

Decided to give this place a whirl after finding it on Yelp! It did not disappoint! The decor is awesome which feels really inviting the moment you step inside! We got exactly what we wanted and needed - fast fresh food & cold beer that hit the Mexican craving right on the money! We will definitely be back! My tacos might look a bit "plain" but she did ask me if I wanted them American style or Mexican style so I assume Mexican style doesn't come with all the stuff we are used to seeing but I stole some topping off my husband's burrito and it worked out just perfectly!

Kiaresh M.

I walked into La Esquina feeling nostalgic. Over a period of 22 years, I walked through those doors hundreds of times, from when it was CM Boomers, then Texas Rose, and then Big Dawgs. And now, everything was different, the crowd, the setup, the music, but the bar was still there. Yes, much has changed since those days, but the second I walked in there, I didn't mind the change one bit. It was Friday night, a DJ was playing popular spanish songs that even I recognized. Not just Mexican, but Argentinian, Puerto Rican, Colombian, Cuban, etc. You name it. He even played Lambada not to leave Brazil behind, and also YMCA, which was very surprising to hear. The best part was that the crowd was loving it. Some were eating, some were dancing between the tables, some were singing along or simply nodding their head. If you were not in a happy and partying mood when you walked in, within minutes that would change. Such festive and happy ambiance is simply contagious. The bartender was attentive even though I think she would have preferred to be dancing on the floor. I was probably one of the handful of non-hispanic people in there, and I simply had a blast. I didn't try the food but I have heard enough positive remarks from others to know that it is good, but at that time, that festive atmosphere was exactly what I needed, and it changed my Friday night from lousy to amazing. I will definitely go back again

Good times with great friends
Gwen Z.

Amazing place to meet up with friends! Excellent food options. The staff is fabulous. Karaoke nights and live music (check their schedule). We ordered the sampler appetizer platter and it was perfect for our party of ten.

Rice and Beans
Aileen Q.

Such a cute small restaurant. I love to find locations that are not commercialized Mexican and you can tell how authentic they are right when you walk in. The star of the show is their refried beans and the best part of they are given with chips and salsa when you sit down. It was Thursday ladies night so you know I didn't miss out on the margarita specials. So delicious! The employees were all very helpful, welcoming, and extremely nice!

Birria tacos
Santi N.

I came here on a lunch break with some friends from work and tried their birria tacos. They were great, very cheesy and full of flavor as they should be. The consume they give you was a bit small but other than that, it was a good meal. The service was good, they were attentive and very kind. It's a nice little spot that can be great to have food with coworkers. I would recommend and will be coming back.

Lisandra P.

Cane here on a Saturday night after a concert! One of my friends suggested this spot since it's her go-to hangout with her colleagues, and La Esquina did not disappoint. As soon as we walked in, the vibe was amazing! People singing karaoke, dancing, and everyone just having a great time. The drinks were solid and fairly priced, and the food definitely hit the spot.My friend and I shared a Mexican pizza and omg... it was so delicious! I also ordered a mango margarita (huge, definitely sharable with 2) and it was made to perfection. Drinks were strong, food was tasty! My other friends loved their drinks and what they ordered to eat. The staff was super friendly and attentive, which only added to the fun atmosphere. If you're looking for a lively place to grab drinks, sing your heart out, or just enjoy a night out with friends, this is the spot. I cannot wait to come back and try different items on the menu and have the guts to do karaoke.

Austin B.

Came here to try it out because I wanted to go to a new Mexican place and it did not disappoint! Parking was ample and very easy to find the location from the road and parking lot. The windows and walls are decorated very nicely with sugar skull and other Mexican items. Walking in, the hostess took us to our table very quickly and gave us our menus to look at. We did sit for a bit before anyone even came over to give us water and take our drink order so it was a little bit of a wait that annoyed me, especially because the place only had a handful of other tables filled at the time we were there. The chips and beans they brought over to the table were amazing. The chips had a nice crunch to it and salted perfectly. The beans had a nice consistency and were also seasoned well! I did the create your own combo and got the taco and enchilada. The taco shell was perfect and the ground beef I had inside of it was juicy! The meat was very well cooked and the cheese and lettuce on top were very fresh. The ground beef enchilada I also got was great. The tortilla was the right size and a hefty portion of meet on the inside of it as well, also cooked perfectly! The rice was okay, a little undercooked for me so I didn't really eat much of it but the refried beans were great! Decent prices, my dish was about $15 after taxes and everything and I had a little bit of leftovers to take home. Overall pretty nice place and I loved that they had a mariachi band taking songs requests and going out to the tables while we were there as well!

Isa A.

Super fun vibe and dj was great food was ok but we need to make more of a dance floor but overall very fun spot to enjoy a night out. The service was ok. The best part is having an open mic to sing your life away. Great spot for karaoke.

Jane S.

First time eating at la Esquina Restaurant. My twin sister told me about this spot and this place is a great place to eat and dance away the calories. They have live music with a DJ and Karaoke. The price of the food is reasonable and the sangria was delicious. Overall a good spot especially in the weekends.

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Janet S.

My friend recommended this restaurant so we went. Grace and Angie were both the servers that took care of me. Both of them were attentive and sweet. This restaurant was such a party place. They had a DJ and karaoke on Saturday nights. For food I had the shrimp tacos. The shrimp tacos were one for $5 or 4 for $16. I got the 4 for $16. If came with a green sauce and it was soo yummy. For the drink I got a sangria and it was delicious. I loved the ambiance, the food and my drink. The parking is free and is in front of the restaurant.

Melvika S.

A fun and very lively restaurant! The perfect little place for great Mexican dishes and specialty drinks. Some coworkers and I stopped in after work to grab some drinks and food while celebrating a birthday. We arrived around 5:15, and the restaurant was fairly empty, whiten 40 min the place was packed! We were seated right away, and our server was amazing! She took our orders for drinks and food and explained a couple things to us that we were unsure about. She brought our table fresh tortillas chips with a refried bean dip, which were complimentary, a nice little touch instead of the typical chips and salsa. Everything came out rather quickly, there was a couple little hiccups with some items. Drinks were great, the margaritas definitely pack a punch! Food was delicious, I tried a chorizo, and birria taco and both were very flavorful. I also had the burrito al carbon meal, which I ended up bringing home, but did sample a bit of it at the restaurant and it was great. The restaurant inside is super artsy and colorful with a rich Mexican inspired atmosphere. During dinner there was a DJ setting up his equipment and palying some traditional beats. It's a place I would definitely return too, it's a great place to let off some steam and unwind after a long work week.

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Great food at a great price!! We ordered 3 plates and they ere all great. We would definitely come back again.

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The margaritas are sooooooo good! I haven't tried anything I didn't like. Excellent service. 10/10.

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Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina Bar

4.0(93 reviews)
4.9 mi

We visited on a Thursday evening around 7 PM. The place was fairly empty when we arrived, but it…read moredid start to fill up as the night went on. The ambiance was pleasant, and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. That said, it felt like the restaurant was a bit understaffed for the evening. It seemed like there was only one waitress handling the entire dining room, which did cause some delays in service at times. Overall, my party was fairly happy with the experience. My chicken fajitas were very well prepared and packed with great flavor. Unfortunately, my spouse's ribeye was a bit underwhelming--the marbling was excessive, which affected the overall quality. On a positive note, the margaritas were well made and enjoyable. I'm giving it a solid rating because I'd love to see a small business like this succeed, but in all honesty, it felt closer to a 3.5-star experience.

This was my second visit to Tierra Mexican Grill Cantina. My first experience? Great. Solid enough…read morethat we confidently returned for a Valentine's Day lunch with friends. The decor remains a win. Bright, festive, and exactly what you want from a neighborhood Mexican spot. Our server was friendly, attentive, and genuinely pleasant -- no complaints there. The food, though... felt like an off day. It took quite a while to arrive, especially considering the restaurant wasn't busy. And when it did hit the table, it was lukewarm. Not cold, not terrible -- just not what you hope for when you're excited and hungry. We ate it without making a fuss (we're not "send it back three times" people), but it definitely didn't match the quality of our first visit. The flavors weren't popping the way I remembered. That said -- here's where I land. Every restaurant has an off day. Kitchens get slammed, timing gets off, things happen. My first experience was strong enough that I'm willing to chalk this up to one of those days. I believe in second chances. I believe in supporting local businesses. And I'll be back -- because when they're on, they're good. Consider this a hopeful 3.5-to-4 star mindset with optimism for round three.

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Davie Taco Bar

3.9(631 reviews)
0.0 mi
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We found this spot randomly. And at first we didn't know what to expect. I got a steak taco and a 3…read moreleches and although the cake was frozen everything was amazing. The service was great. It really gave a home made vibe. The taco was amazing. Best meat I've had in a while. I will definitely be coming back.

Stopped in today with my girlfriend and had one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in…read moreSouth Florida. I paid $25 before tip for the "unlimited tacos" option (base price + chips + drink). After finishing my first plate, I went back up for another serving. The employee stops me and says I have to pay another $16 because he "saw on the cameras" that my girlfriend ate a couple scraps off my plate with chips. They're literally watching security cameras to stop people from sharing a bite of food. At a taco bar. That level of pettiness says everything about how this place is run. For the record -- I ate one plate and was satisfied. I wasn't trying to take advantage of anything. They still tried to charge me $32+ for what they call "unlimited" tacos. On top of that, the guy was preparing food while holding a dirty house phone, touching it, then going straight back to making food with no gloves or hand washing. Completely unsanitary. Even another customer nearby told me to "chill" because the situation was so absurd. A paying customer gets lectured and accused on camera over a couple of leftover pieces of taco meat on chips? Ridiculous. I won't be back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who expects basic customer service, professionalism, or food safety. There are far better taco spots in Broward that don't treat customers like they're trying to steal from them.

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4.2(353 reviews)
6.7 mi
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Locally owned & operated
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First time here at Taco Love in the University Pointe. The inside was very festive with alot of…read morecolorful murals and Day of the Dead skulls. Purchased a steak burrito that they press on the grill to slightly warm the tortilla. Priced about $16.50 which was a bit high I thought, but then this behemoth burrito was presented and then was ok with the price. Very pleased with the super dense burrito with lots of flavor. Loved the Taco Love logo char seal on the burrito which was a little touch that goes a long way. The wooden seat swings were a cool thinking out of the box idea just very uncomfortable. The Tri-Gender bathroom was super clean with cement floor and mosaic wall paper with orange accented paint. A baby changing table is offered.

This is another spot that my husband saw on IG. We happened to be driving home and were passing it…read more I pointed it out to him to show him where it was. He quickly made a U-turn to go there. Upon entering, we saw the cute and colorful decorations. There are 2 tables with benches that slightly swing. They're chained at the bottom so that you can't go crazy and swing like you would if you were in a park. You order at a kiosk or if you are technologically challenged, one of the staff will come around and help you place your order. You can select from Tacos, Burritos, Bowls or Quesadillas. The Tacos come in an order of 3, either all the same or the 3 Taco Combo which allows you to order 3 different types of tacos. We did the Taco Combo and selected the Birria which comes with pickled onions and also ordered 2 Ground Beef. The Birria with the pickled onions was delicious! My husband kept saying how good the Ground Beef Tacos were and scarfed them down. We also ordered a side of Chips & Pico. The Chips didn't have any salt but were still good. You have to pay for sides like sour cream so depending on what you've selected, it can get a little pricey.

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Chilacos Tacos

Chilacos Tacos

4.2(183 reviews)
2.3 mi
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We were in the area and found Chilacos Tacos, located just 5 minutes away from Sawgrass Mills mall…read more There are many different menu options to choose from including appetizers, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and even a taco bowl. We ordered steak tacos (listed as one of the favorites), quesabirria, spicy margarita and the limonada de mango biche. The drinks were good but the food was okay. The quesabirria was better than the tacos, but the birria sauce just looked and tasted like oily water. The steak tacos are a favorite, but was unfortunately not mine. The steak was chewy and you weren't able to taste the truffle chimichurri. The tacos were also filled with oil. We gave it the benefit of the doubt and thought it may be some sort of sauce but confirmed that it was indeed oil when it started dripping out of the taco. We placed paper napkins on the tray and it absorbed the oil but there was still a lot in the tacos. I didn't notice it at first when I took the picture, but you are able to see the oil in the tacos and the tray...there was a lot! This was our first time at Chilacos and while it may have been a one-off experience, there are other taco places to visit.

Food excellent Service, friendly, quick and knowledgeable…read moreand great recommendations Menu clear and easy to read not too many options, but also not too few. It was perfect and they were willing to do whatever needed to be done to keep the us happy. The birria was incredible I just got Chicharron my brain is still processing how good it was. Maybe a little salty, but even though they were super yummy sauces on the table I didn't need to use any of them but I got sidetracked by her need for a key. The ambience was comfortable, casual, well lit and simple. Camilo took great care of us and answered all of our questions. We left completely stuffed and very happy. If I had to Nick pick, I would say that the lack of liquor license deter us from drinking like we wanted to and I wish I didn't have to ask if the margarita was wine based because we almost ordered it and I'm glad we didn't now that I know. Otherwise, we were extremely happy and I will be back often

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Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar

Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar

3.9(604 reviews)
4.2 mi
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I absolutely love this place. I was in town for some meetings and we ate here several times because…read moreour experience was so stellar. Great service, a fun vibe and delicious food. From the tacos, poke bowl to the fajitas, you just can't go wrong. And the Palomas are amazing. It's not cheap, but the quality is outstanding. Edit: the staff are amazing. Leilani, Faviola, Denise. Ask for them!

A really good place to come when you want good drinks and quick tacos! Their happy hour is one that…read moreis tough to beat, with their classic margaritas being only $8 dollars! The margaritas have some really nice flavors to them and my favorite one to get is the prickly pear which has prickly pear puree, lime juice and el tesoro banco in it. It is on the sweet side but has a nice kick from the tequila! I like that they aren't skimpy with the amount they put in from the ones that I have had! I recently went for brunch and can say their sangria is also refreshing and you get a nice glass filled to the top! I had the cast iron skillet pancake and the flavor was amazing and the portion was huge! Their tacos are good but I will only get them during happy hour prices because they are a bit on the smaller side for the price, in my opinion. The service has always been stellar when I am here and I like that there is a nice amount of seating scattered around the place. I also like that there is an option to sit inside out outside in their patio area or at the bar in high top seats. Prices are pretty decent and their drinks and food are delicious. Being within walking distance is a blessing and a curse on Fridays for happy hour lol!

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Garibaldi's Fine Mexican Cuisine

Garibaldi's Fine Mexican Cuisine

3.5(95 reviews)
7.0 mi
•$$

The waiter greeting customers at 2pm on a Wednesday is why this place got the 2 stars. Otherwise,…read moreit would have gotten 1/2 star. The photo is of $3 chips and salsa. The salsa was about 3 tablespoons worth. The tiny cup wasnt even full with about 20 broken stale chips in the bag. Very disappointed! I got take-out and the food was cold by the time I walked to the car. I got the enchilada combo. There was very little red sauce or cheese on the enchiladas. The rice had no flavor. The refried beans were the best part of the plate. Overall this Mexican place was a real let down. This area of S Florida is really a desert for decent Mexican food. No 2nd chance for me!

Was so hungry for dinner and found this spot on Yelp…read more Right off university . We had great service and chips and pico de Gallo to the table right away. They have live music and a mariachi band plays Friday and Saturday . The margaritas look amazing and have the bottle of beer in it. Got guacamole to start. Comes warm chips and a smooth well-seasoned guacamole. My husband ordered the steak burrito came with sour cream and pico de Gallo and guacamole. I got the grilled chicken breast with veggies and cilantro rice in the side. It was so good and full of flavor I loved the dinner. There was fresh herbs and green onion in the rice. Overall was impressed and really liked the waiter and fresh ingredients in the meal.

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Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant  - Flautas

Casa Monarca Mexican Restaurant

4.4(429 reviews)
11.9 mi
•$$

Casa Monarca is hands down my favorite Mexican spot in FTL right now. From the moment you walk in,…read morethe staff is always on point, super attentive and genuinely welcoming every single time. I noticed the staff even telling the uber delivery drivers to drive safe. That's genuine! I've sat at both tables and the bar, and the bar easily wins for me. Especially on karaoke nights. it brings such a fun, lively energy to the place that makes you want to stay longer than planned. The place is also decorated super cute too. Funny enough, I actually heard about Casa Monarca directly from the owner. Total random moment, I was telling a friend how much I love tacos, and he happened to be a friend of my friend. He told me to check it out, and I'm glad I remembered and listened because he definitely didn't steer me wrong. Food never disappoints. I've tried a bunch of different things. The chorizo tacos, elote, verde enchiladas, quesadillas, and nachos. I make it a point to switch it up every visit. Everything I've had has been fire!! Next on my list is the choripollo, and I already know it's going to hit. Parking is easy too, which is always a plus. They've got a big lot so no stressing there. I did hear they're moving locations very soon (I think this week?) but it's just a few minutes away. They definitely didn't lose a customer. 10/10 recommend Casa Monarca. If you're in FTL and want some fire Mexican food with good energy staff and locals, this is the spot.

Casa Monarca closed on Federal Highway and *poof* opened up on Prospect Road…read more Upon entering I took a quick look around: It's smaller with lots of tables and a few booths. Still an attractive interior. Two very nice servers were on the floor. We just missed lunch so the dinner menu was our only option. They brought the complementary chips and salsa (which some places now have the nerve to charge for), it's a tasty salsa. Ordered some "fresh made" guac (it better be!) which was made better with a few squeezes of lime juice. We decided to try the combo platters since the kitchen was new and it's a good test. My dining companion opted for shredded beef burrito and a ground beef chili relleno. I went with a ground beef tostada and shredded chicken enchilada. With the requisite beans and rice. Look, it was good food, not knock your socks off cuisine. I mean we consciously chose Mex-American so that's on us. The menu offers some other interesting options that I'd order next time. My only gripe is a dry enchilada. I like them swimming in red sauce and cheese which this was not. Otherwise, as I stated, nothing to complain about. The price point is decent for dinner in Fort Lauderdale. Btw I love a good tostada and mine was pretty darn yummy.

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