Tuesday, August 26, 2008

La Esquina - NYC

A SECRET RESTAURANT!!! Skeptical...so was I. On the Corner of Kenmare and Lafayette lies an unassuming taco bar but come 6pm a nice lady with a clipboard emerges from the "No Admittance" door and brings those lucky to have obtained a reservation (through a special number) into Mexican food heaven! Down 3 flights of stairs, and through the kitchen to Tequila bar nirvana we go. Once seated we had our pick of small plates and full entrees. I have a weakness for small plates so tapas it was! We enjoyed every mouth watering morsel as we admired the dark, cavern like decor. What this secret dinning room lacked in windows and light it more than made up for with taste sensations such as the Truffle quesadilla and empanadas. Completely lit by candelight we sat and marveled at how each small plate brought back memories of Mexico. The staff, food, decor...simply amazing. I cannot wait to return.

Best Thing On The Menu: EVERYTHING!

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