La Esquina Del Cameron

[718mom]

This food looks gorgeous, thanks everyone for posting!!!

[Jeffsayyes]

You can do it, Daisy! Finding it is part of the fun

Does anyone have an exact address for this?  Or is it cart only?  I've looked several times for a sign on one of the storefronts that says Esquina and I can't find one.  Is it located within something else?

[toddg]

I finally got a chance to try this.  It was delicious!  Definitely get the hot sauce.

[Jhlobo]

They have added some things to their menu; such as fried shark tacos and octopus tacos. They also will be making free deliveries.

[dssjh]

the empanadas are great, can't wait to try the shark.

[Ms. Jackson]

This place serves the best empanada I have ever had.

[mchafkin]

thanks for recommending this place. It is -- as everyone here says -- amazing. Eating inside is cozy but surprisingly pleasant.

[ptbass75]

I'm sorry, but I've been having trouble locating exactly where this is on 80th St. and Roosevelt.

North or south side?    Is it inside of a Bodega?  If so, what is the name of the bodega?

 Based on the reviews, I want to recommend this place to someone I know who is currently writing a Queens culture guide. But I need to try it first! Or, barring that locate exactly where it is!

Thanks

[Ms. Jackson]

It is in the back of the seemingly-no-name bodega on the southeast corner. Again, best empanada ever. We've also had the octopus taco and shark flautas - good, but no empanada! 

[ptbass75]

Great.  Found it, thanks.

I thought it was there, but the past two times I went there it wasnt open.

Today, scored an amazing fish empanada.  Best $2 i've spent all week.

[toddg]

And don't forget the seafood cocktail.  Absolutely perfect on a hot day.  I've started buying it by the quart.

[Ms. Jackson]

And don't forget the seafood cocktail.  Absolutely perfect on a hot day.  I've started buying it by the quart.

That's the next thing we are going to try...in addition to empanadas, of course!

[KateJH]

Finally made it to La Esquina de Camaron. We planned to get the shrimp and octopus cocktail (it's "Shrimp Corner" after all) but were distracted by the taco options:

We went with one fried fish taco with cilantro, chopped raw onion and a wedge of lime, and one grilled fish taco with soft carmelized onions and lime. The salsa for the table was nice and hot in a fruity/peppery kind of way.

It was delicious and filling lunch for two for $6, plus tip and the price of a soda bought from the bodega up front.

We'll save the cocktails and empanadas for a refreshing lunch on a hot day -- looks like we have one coming up tomorrow 

[toddg]

Experts agree: La Esquina Del Camaron’s Octopus Taco Rocks!

[missmarty]

There is also notable ceviche sold at the little bodega/shop on  86th and 37th.
I've seen people waiting in line for that. Only on weekends though.