La Esquina Taqueria – Mexican
La Esquina Taqueria pulses with a vibrant energy, where the bright tang of citrus-cured ceviche and the smoky aroma of slow-simmered birria drift through a lively, welcoming space. Diners gather over decadent bowls of chorizo-laced cheese dip and crispy bacon-wrapped taquitos, while chilled platters of Oysters Paulino and stuffed prawns bring a refreshing coastal elegance to the table. It is a spirited corner of the neighborhood where bold, authentic flavors and house-made staples create a festive backdrop perfect for lingering over shared plates and spirited conversation.
La Esquina Taqueria, 1051, Nipomo Street, Downtown, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, 93401, United States +18054394289 https://laesquinaslo.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at La Esquina Taqueria
Dairy-Free at La Esquina Taqueria
La Esquina Taqueria in San Luis Obispo has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche and House Made Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at La Esquina Taqueria
La Esquina Taqueria in San Luis Obispo has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at La Esquina Taqueria
La Esquina Taqueria in San Luis Obispo has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blueberry Cobbler, Mango Salad and Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at La Esquina Taqueria
La Esquina Taqueria in San Luis Obispo has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Chile Relleno and Refried Black Bean Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Esquina Taqueria
La Esquina Taqueria in San Luis Obispo has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Made Guacamole, Niñarita and St. Pauli Girl N/A Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Esquina Taqueria
La Esquina Taqueria in San Luis Obispo has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blueberry Cobbler, Mango Salad and Jalapeño Cheese Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at La Esquina Taqueria
La Esquina Taqueria in San Luis Obispo has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shredded Chicken Tacos (2), Snapper Vera Cruz Bowl and House Made Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at La Esquina Taqueria
La Esquina Taqueria in San Luis Obispo has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Al Pastor Tacos (2), St. Pauli Girl N/A Beer and Central Coast Brewing Terrífico Mexican Lager. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Esquina Taqueria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seasoned Beef Tacos (2) | 16.4 g | 92.8 g |
| Steak Burrito | 140.6 g | 59.1 g |
| Mexican Cobb Salad | 73.8 g | 48.6 g |
| Tortilla Soup (Cup) | 7 g | 46.1 g |
| Tortilla Soup (Bowl) | 7 g | 46.1 g |
| Cheese Chile Relleno | 5 g | 44.9 g |
| Vegetable Fajita | 70.6 g | 35.7 g |
| Chorizo and Cheese Chile Relleno | 20.1 g | 35.6 g |
| Chimichanga Caramel Cheesecake | 61.5 g | 27.8 g |
| Birria Tacos | 11.6 g | 26.9 g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 35.4 g | 24.3 g |
| Chicken Enchiladas (2) | 4.5 g | 21.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers, Soups & Salads
- Bacon Wrapped Taquitos - $15.95: 3 taquitos stuffed with jalapeños, chorizo and Monterey jack cheese, wrapped in bacon, deep fried and served with a smoked tomato salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Prawns - $18.95: 4 bacon wrapped prawns stuffed with jack cheese and served with our homemade cocktail sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Cocktail - $18.75: Wild Mexican prawns in a house made ginger, jalapeno horseradish and cilantro cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Paulino - $23: Baked oysters with spinach, Jalapeño Cheese Sauce and topped with Chorizo Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Guacamole - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheese Dip - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheese Dip with Chorizo - $11.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Black Bean Dip - $6: Made with Pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $18.75: Fresh snapper ceviche with onions, cilantro, jalapeño, tomatoes, lime juice, and avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $17.5: Slowly roasted shredded tri-tip stuffed tacos with onions and cheese. Served with a house-made consume Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup (Cup) - $7: Chicken, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, chipotle peppers, garlic and cumin, topped with avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup (Bowl) - $13: Chicken, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, chipotle peppers, garlic and cumin, topped with avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Salad - $13.95: Butter leaf lettuce, spring mix, arugula, avocado, strawberries, sliced mango, house made mango dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Cobb Salad - $18.5: Butter lettuce, spring mix, ranch or jalapeño ranch, chicken, Mexican chorizo, black bean corn salsa, queso fresco, avocado, and tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Seasoned Beef Tacos (2) - $18: Beef seasoned with chipotle, garlic salt and pepper, charbroiled, diced, black beans, roasted red salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken Tacos (2) - $18: Sautéed chicken with onions, garlic, blackening seasoning, Monterey jack cheese, tomatillo salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Style Fish Tacos (2) - $18: Fresh rock cod breaded and fried, Monterey jack cheese, chipotle crema, sweet and sour fennel cabbage Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Tacos (2) - $19: Prawns sautéed in garlic, salt and pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, lime, Salsa Verde Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Style Prawn Tacos (2) - $19 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Tacos (2) - $18: Marinated pork roasted on a vertical spit, chopped pineapple, onions and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Beef Tacos (2) - $16: Seasoned beef and refried black beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Chicken Tacos (2) - $16: Seasoned chicken and melted jack cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Dishes
- Pork Chile Verde Bowl - $18.5: Cubed pork cooked in chile verde sauce, served on Mexican rice with tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snapper Vera Cruz Bowl - $19.95: Fresh grilled snapper topped with ortega chiles, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro and melted cheese, served on Mexican rice with tortillas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fajitas - $28.95: Marinated in oj, lime, garlic, chipotle chiles, cilantro and cumin. Served with peppers, onions, tortillas, beans, rice, salsa, sour cream and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $26.95: Seasoned with chipotle chiles, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Served with peppers, onions, tortillas, beans, rice, salsa, sour cream and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Fajitas - $28.95: 5 large Mexican prawns served scampi style. Served with peppers, onions, tortillas, beans, rice, salsa, sour cream and guacamole Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Chile Relleno - $17.95: Pasilla chile stuffed with Monterey jack cheese, egg white batter, deep fried, green sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo and Cheese Chile Relleno - $19.95: Pasilla chile stuffed with chorizo and Monterey jack cheese, egg white batter, deep fried, green sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Relleno - $23.95: Pasilla chile stuffed with prawns and Monterey jack cheese, egg white batter, deep fried, red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Enchiladas (2) - $19.95: Roasted chicken sautéed in butter and garlic, Monterey Jack cheese, green sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Enchiladas (2) - $22.95: Prawns, Monterey jack cheese, corn tortilla, green sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Style Enchiladas - $23.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Enchiladas (2) - $17.95: Mild white cheese, green sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wet Burrito (Black bean, rice, and cheese) - $17.95: Red and green sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Burrito - $22.95 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Menu
- Vegetarian Taco (2) - $16: Sautéed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and creamy jalapeno cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Enchiladas - $16.95: 2 enchiladas stuffed with mild white cheese, sautéed vegetables, green sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fajita - $19.95: Grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, black beans, salsa, sour cream and guacamole Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla - $14.95: Large flour tortilla with melted cheese, served with sour cream and salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Taquitos - $9.5: 2 deep fried flour tortillas stuffed with chocolate mousse, cinnamon, sugar, whipped cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Chimichanga Caramel Cheesecake - $9.5: Cheesecake smothered in caramel, wrapped in flour tortilla, deep fried, whipped cream
- Tres Leches Cake - $9.5: Moist cake topped with whipped cream, strawberries, and cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Blueberry Cobbler - $9.25: Fresh baked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Gonzagarita (House) - $17.99: Orange infused tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, sweet and sour and French Bauchant liquor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Original 1941 Margarita - $17.99: Tequila blanco, contreau, fresh lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Central Coast Brewing Terrífico Mexican Lager - $8: Draft Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Coors Light - $7: Bottled Beer
- St. Pauli Girl N/A Beer - $6: Non-alcoholic bottled beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Niñarita - $5: Non-alcoholic kids margarita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Sides
- Rice & Beans - $8: Made with pork Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Rice (Small) - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about La Esquina Taqueria
- Is La Esquina Taqueria dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. La Esquina Taqueria has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ceviche and House Made Guacamole.
- What can I eat at La Esquina Taqueria on a dairy-free diet?
- Ceviche and House Made Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Esquina Taqueria have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Made Guacamole and Niñarita.
- Is La Esquina Taqueria gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Esquina Taqueria?
- Seasoned Beef Tacos (2), at roughly 92.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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