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La Esquinita
La Esquinita: Bold, fresh tacos with flavorful salsas in Oakland.
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La Esquinita: Bold, fresh tacos with flavorful salsas in Oakland.
La Esquinita in Oakland serves vibrant Mexican favorites from al pastor and asada tacos to suizas, with generous fillings and fresh toppings. Diners praise flavorful salsas that compliment each bite, and several reviews highlight blue corn tortillas and hearty, satisfying meals. The spot also attracts fans for takeout and occasional catering, with multiple mentions of friendly service and a casual, welcoming vibe at 5400 College Ave.
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Fresh, handmade tacos with options like al pastor, carne asada, chorizo, and vegetarian choices like mushroom and camote.
Hearty burritos and quesadillas packed with flavorful meats, beans, and cheese, perfect for a filling meal.
Custom catering for events and gatherings, offering a variety of Mexican dishes to delight your guests.
Convenient takeout and delivery options for enjoying our authentic Mexican food at home or on the go.
Refreshing beverages like jamaica (hibiscus tea) to complement your meal.
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Overall rating
Giulale Ramos
THIS FOOD IS BOMB!!!! One of the owners offered to cater for our team bonding event and it was the HIGHLIGHT of our night! Genuinely so grateful and satisfied with the food. We got some tacos de al pastor and asada, as well as some suizas! It was all so amazing and flavorful! The salsas beautifully complimented the food, adding an amazing touch. Everything was fresh, including the onion and cilantro. Our whole team will definitely be back for more! Thank you again!
Sharan Gala
I used to be a fan until I bit into my most recent burrito and chewed into what seems to be a stone that I could have easily choked on or broken a tooth on! It has been a week as of writing this and I have heard no response from them about this to my email or to my instagram DM. I must necessarily therefore give 1 Star. To not resolve an issue like this with a customer is extremely sketchy.
Allan
Off the bat I was impressed by the presentation and flavor of everything I ordered. You can't expect table service from a place whose name can losely equate to "hole-in-wall". There are tons of places like this in Mexico that are tiny, dark, with bad music, but food has to hit right. Today it did. I had not read any reviews before entering. My friend and I were walking by and simply walked in. The meat selection is limited, but I tried two of which to judge the place: Asada and chorizo. If you can't do either justice you may as well be Taco Bell. I also tried the camote (sweet potato) taco. The camote taco gets most of its flavor from the frijoles molidos, which were tasty, very filling if you're on the veggie tip. The asada by itself had lots of flavor and good texture, not too chewy. The chorizo on the menu is presented as a Vampiro, but really what I got was a queso-taco. The vampiro stands out because the tortilla is toasted and crispy (not fried), and a layer of skirt cheese is the base for the meat. Take away the toasted tortilla and... I already told what that makes. It was delicious nonetheless and enough for me to come back for more. The jamaica was refreshing and not too sweet. It seems La Esquinita has been evolving and anyone who hasn't been in months should give them another shot. One note I have is for them to add a salsa bar with roasted chiles.
Sunaina
Perfect spot for #tacotuesday 🌮 Got the al pastor tacos and inhaled them way before it even occurred to me to get photos and post a review. They were delicious, highly recommend! Al pastor burrito was good too. Edit : ordered in a bunch of times and LOVE the Al pastor burrito. This is my go to taco spot and my faves are the fried shrimp, chorizo and Al pastor. They don’t skimp on the filling, so 3 tacos is a hearty meal. Soooo good 10/10
Sheila S
Met a few friends at the pink palace; we always love to try new places. We all made takeout orders. The cashier was in training. There is a menu on the wall, but there is also a paper menu if you asked for it or look like you’re straining to read. I enjoyed the mushroom 🍄 and the Carmelo special tacos that I got. I had to borrow my friends fork because the tacos are overflowing with stuffing and very messy. She automatically got a fork spoon and knife with her quesadilla but that was not messy and she did not need it. You will need a lot of napkins. I was a fan of the blue corn tortilla on the Mushroom Taco, but not really the flour tortilla as it was soft and had soaked through on one side by the time I had got into it. Another friend liked his Lengua and crispy beef tacos, but he was not into the chicken because he’s not into chipotle sauce. Another friend was not that enthusiastic about her Carne Asada. We all took our takeout boxes to the bar to eat as there’s more space plus we had dogs with us. There are a few outdoor seats here, but they are against the sidewalk. You get a number after you order and they bring out the food to you. Hopefully they will have compostable or use paper bags to go instead of plastic bags next time. You have to ask for salsa special if you want it. They gave me a little container of a red and a green salsa. Neither of them were spicy, but they were sour. I would’ve preferred more spice, but I do enjoy sour food. Good first experience for me, and we were looking for another place that people can take to go to a McNally’s Bar down the street. I was full after two tacos. One unisex restroom is in the back.
