Esquina Cantina first opened in 2009 and is located in the historic Round Corner Hotel & Bar…read morebuilding that was built in 1864. (The building is on the corner of 38th & Butler Streets, and "Esquina" means "corner.") My husband and I ate one dinner here as part of a Yelp Experience. (I reviewed my free meal under the listing for that event.) My husband is not a Yelper, so he paid for his meal. Guacamole and tostadas - 4.5 stars - This appetizer was a large size. The tostadas were nicely crispy and had the perfect amount of salt. The guacamole was fresh. My husband said that it was probably the best value that we have even gotten for chips and guacamole at any restaurant. Carne-asada street tacos - 3.5 stars - Again, the serving size was large. The tortillas reminded me a bit of my husband's Mexican grandma's tortillas. As for the carne-asada meat, my husband said, "I don't know what that was supposed to be." Eek! However, he added, "The beans and rice are very good. There's definitely a Mexican in that kitchen." Well, I do not know who the chefs are, but I hope that they accept that last comment as a compliment. These two menu items cost $42 plus tax and tip.

Arrived a few minutes after they opened up and snagged a seat right at the bar. Not that it was…read morevery busy inside as a lot of the people coming in were going to the outside seating area. The bartender was great and so friendly. I ordered their house margarita, queso and quesadilla. Loved that they used tostadas as chips. The quesadillas cheese pull was insane.

This place is awesome. Food is always delicious and everyone working there is so friendly. Mezcal…read moremarg is top notch!

My husband ordered this on uber eats and I didn't like any of the food or my burrito and the little…read morebit that i did eat upset my stomach and messed me up.

10/13/2025 Ate list:…read more Chicken Gordita Burrito - 8.2 This spot is a local institution. Wanted to hit it again before their move next door (hopefully soon). Service was kind and prompt. Flavors were incredible. Every dish has impressed me. Excited for what the future holds. Only knock is cost. Score would bump up a point if that was adjusted. If they were able to slash prices 20%, or ideally more, I'd stop by more than 2/3 times a year. Burrito plus a drink at near $20 is not ideal.

Just wanted to update my review since they recently moved a few doors down to a new larger space…read more Very on brand, the space is small and simple, but also charming and cozy. It's the perfect setup to sit and wait while your food is finishing up. They decorated with lots of plants and it just has a great vibe. No room to eat in but it beats waiting out in the cold or the rain or both (it's Pittsburgh after all).

Stopped into Mezcal & sat at bar on a busy night before a show next door at the Thunderbird. The…read moreclassic margarita was mixed well & I enjoyed 2 of those. My friend got enchiladas verdes & it was 3 large enchiladas with a generous is helping a black beans and rice. I had the chicken quesadilla expecting a smaller dish, but it actually was very filling and reminded me more of a burrito than a quesadilla actually. I ordered guacamole on the side for it and the chicken was very good and flavorful. When we left the place was packed and there were people waiting to get in. I would definitely return as the food was quite tasty and we really enjoyed our margaritas as well. Service was efficient & friendly. The only drawback to Lawrenceville is finding parking!

Great food and drinks, I highly recommend the Jalapeño Margarita and the Queso Fundido.read more

3/4/25 Ate List: Taco…read moreLoco Beef - 8.1 Taco Loco Tinga Chicken - 8.6 Incredible. Underrated. And absolute gem. Excited to try more.

Tasty Taquitos is a quintessential lunch spot. One of the more unique restaurants I've been to-a…read morefood truck attached to an outdoor patio, nestled in the best stretch of Penn Ave. It is an absolute perfect spot for lunch on a nice day. I got two tacos: a chicken and chicken tinga soft shell. Both were delicious and reasonably priced. The meat was tender, the tortillas were tasty, and the toppings added in their own way. The food also came out blazing fast and hot! Would definitely recommend to anyone checking out the area who wants a fun, quick lunch.

The Carne Asada Burrito was unavailable as they had no steak but suggested I just choose another…read moreprotein. Pulled pork was the protein I chose which was a mistake. It had little taste. The really bad part was the overabundance of rice. I'm guessing 60% plus. This was not a good blend. Awful comes closest to my overall feelings. I really like their tacos and should have stuck with them. Rarely an I disappointed. For this reason I have only knocked them down a couple of stars. Service is always good so just get the burrito off your menu.

I very rarely give bad reviews, but my experience was so bad that it's been haunting me to do so…read more Three weeks ago I came in with a party of 4 around 7pm on a Friday night. They were a band from another country that was performing at a nearby venue a little while later. I was excited to be able to get them a good, non-road food meal. I'm sure any band members out there appreciate what a treat this can be. The place was half empty. After 20min., I had to physically go to the bar, where servers were kinda just hanging out, to get someone over to serve us. Our waitress was sweet. We order drinks and food. The chips arrived cold. Small issue. The food came soon after. Cool. Went up to check on drinks. Nothing. I want to stress that they were nowhere near slammed at that time. Our drinks arrived after we were well-finished eating. Not only that, we ordered Margaritas and they were all from nasty, synthetic syrup, with very, very little Tequila. I wasn't asked if I wanted salt so I made sure to say that I did. No salt. We couldn't even finish them they were that bad. Between that and the terrible service timing I regret not getting up, going full-Karen and having them all taken off the bill. But I was mortified and we were in a hurry. So, so embarrassing. It might be better if Condado slows down on expansion and focuses back on quality and service.

Went for lunch with some co-workers today and everything was delicious! It was very cozy, I love a…read morelittle "hole in the wall", and this met every expectation!

It's not often a restaurant misses the mark in every aspect, but this place pulls off a clean…read moresweep. Service was extremely slow. The menus were weird and even deceptive like we were supposed to pull off tape to see prices because they'd been too lazy to just print updated menus, We might have forgiven all this had the food been a delicious bargain. Nope. It cost nearly twice it should. They truly should be ashamed to serve dishes that are $12 blobs of cheese suspended in a pool of oil, served by a waitress who clearly wants nothing to do with you. If you still want to go, make sure you ask about the current prices.

AFFORDABLE but quality! Unusual in these times. Perfect for either a quick snack or a meal. Easy…read morepayment through square available. Take with you while you walk and enjoy this yummy mexican bite!

Very good tacos and reasonably priced. My son believes it is the best taco ever. If you are in…read morethe strip, definitely check it out.

Stopped in Sunday for the first time and all I can say is wow. The experience was top notch and I…read morewouldn't have changed a thing. Devin was simply amazing, such an accommodating and friendly bartender. She made our night as enjoyable as possible. You guys are doing it right!

This is a very roomy establishment with ample outdoor seating & cozy low light indoor seating. The…read morevibe is chill and quite relaxing. My service via Blue was attentive & outstanding! Blue offered suggestions and gave solid recommendations prior to my order. I went with the lunch box which consisted of brisket, jalapeño cornbread, and a choice of 2 sides. I went with the Mac & Cheese and potato salad (the potato salad was bland and tasteless) everything else especially the brisket was spot on! I would definitely return for a brisket sandwich and cocktails!

Grist House is the perfect dog-friendly stop after a visit to Fall Run Park for a refreshing drink…read more It's the ideal place to unwind post-hike; laid-back atmosphere, great drinks, and plenty of space to relax with your pup. Whether you're coming straight off the trails or just looking for a casual spot to hang out, it's an easy go-to that makes the whole outing feel complete.

National acts appear here…read more Nice place to hold a party. Only complaint: get some nonalcoholic options