Frederik Schleier

I visited Covacha on a late Friday evening. Parking around the premises was surprisingly easy. Truly enjoyed the food. The Tacos were spectacular, so was the Guacamole. The staff was friendly, authentic and attentive. Great choice if your are looking for a elevated Mexican cuisine. 🇲🇽

Maneesh J

This place serves some of the best tacos, authentic Mexican flavors, not the Americanized version. We also loved the tres leches, which was rich and delicious. The service was excellent, and we discovered this gem while strolling through Central Park. .

+4

Sarah Benichou

Really unexpected gem! The kids menu had great options, and I really enjoyed the tomato soup and shrimp tacos. The service was top, with friendly waiters, fast and easy seating, and speedy order delivery. After a wonderful experience at the museum, this just made the day even better.

LoMo Phillips

Stopped here for happy hour on a Tuesday and was seated quickly. They had some seating outside, but it’s right on the sidewalk so we ate inside instead. The air conditioning was working great! I got the Spicy Reaper mocktail - honestly, best and cheapest mocktail I’ve ever had. Didn’t taste like sweet juice, had a nice kick to it, and only $8! Chicken flautas were tasty, had the perfect crunch, and a yummy green sauce. My shrimp taco was filled to the brim and tasted really fresh. My favorite had to be the queso fundido with chorizo - sooooo good, it was perfect. The only things I will say are the happy hour portions are on the smaller side (as expected) and the prices aren’t amazing for HH. The waitstaff was nice and we got served all our food at once, about 10ish minutes or so after we ordered. Would definitely come back again to try their brunch or regular dinner!

Nancy C

Had a great experience at Covacha! The food was delicious - fresh, flavorful, and with great vegetarian options. Good music in the background - a perfect night out with friends was icing on the cake. Shout out to Gloria, our friendly and attentive server, and to Nicholas, who kept everything running smoothly. We felt well taken care of. Highly recommend Covacha - you won’t be disappointed!

Jeff Scott

Absolutely loved my experience at Covacha! The pulled pork tacos were packed with flavor—perfectly tender and topped with just the right amount of fresh garnish. The chicken flauta was beautifully presented and tasted incredible, with the vibrant sauces adding a delicious touch. The margaritas were spot on—balanced, refreshing, and the ideal complement to the meal. Service was solid throughout, attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommend if you’re looking for elevated Mexican cuisine in a fun, colorful setting. Will definitely be back!

Excellent restaurant mexicain\nLes plats sont goûtus et fins.\nLes desserts sont à tomber. Mousse d'avocat au gingembre en dessert inattendu et délicieux. \nDeco coloree et joyeuse.

Excellent restaurant mexicain\nLes plats sont goûtus et fins.\nLes desserts sont à tomber. Mousse d'avocat au gingembre en dessert inattendu et délicieux. \nDeco coloree et joyeuse.

All the food was amazing. Enchiladas, ceviche, mole, and bites tacos were . Server made sure we were take care of. We'll be back

All the food was amazing. Enchiladas, ceviche, mole, and bites tacos were . Server made sure we were take care of. We'll be back

All the food was amazing. Enchiladas, ceviche, mole, and bites tacos were . server made sure we were take care of. We'll be back

All the food was amazing. Enchiladas, ceviche, mole, and bites tacos were . Server made sure we were take care of. We'll be back

Good restaurant. Friendly staff, good prices, tasty food. Good seating. I've been there twice and enjoyed it both times!

Good restaurant. Friendly staff, good prices, tasty food. Good seating. I've been there twice and enjoyed it both times!

Good restaurant. Friendly staff, good prices, tasty food. Good seating. I've been there twice and enjoyed it both times!

The east coast is not known for great Mexican food. Covacha changes that statement. The food is authentic and flavorful. So glad we took a chance on this place. The staff are warm and attentive. I …

The east coast is not known for great mexican food. Covacha changes that statement. The food is authentic and flavorful. So glad we took a chance on this place. The staff are warm and attentive. I …

Loved the food, ambience and service. Went for a late Saturday dinner. Place is charming and friendly and they still do the 'happy birthday' thing :) how fun!\n\nHad the chicken and mushroom enchil…

The best mexican food I've had in my entire life. Bar none. \n\nI got takeout so I didn't have the full Covacha experience, but seriously A+ on the guacamole - perfect consistency, heat and it came…

Great brunch spot next to the Natural History Museum. The decor was so cute, even down to the painted bathroom walls! Loved everything g we ordered - the food had so much flavor! I got the huevos r…

I never thought I'd find this level of quality in this location. The team here offers thoughtful service. They ensure a clean environment with good illumination. This place delivered beyond expecta…

Outstanding food and plenty of vegetarian options. The flavors were rich and memorable, and the service was excellent. drinks were just okay, but the cuisine more than made up for it. Reservations …

Super cute little taco place near the American Museum of Natural History. The portions may look small but they were super filling. My friend and I were stuffed by the end. When we went the service …

After a visit at the Museum of Natural History, all seven of us (parents, daughter &son-in-law, + three young grandkids), on a noontime sunny but cold day, entered without reservation, this lovely…

Excellent Mexican food, very creative menu. The street corn and ceviche were amazing and the chicken mole was cooked perfectly. Nice bar in there too. Can’t wait to go back

Excellent mexican food, very creative menu. The street corn and ceviche were amazing and the chicken mole was cooked perfectly. Nice bar in there too. Can’t wait to go back

Excellent mexican food, very creative menu. The street corn and ceviche were amazing and the chicken mole was cooked perfectly. Nice bar in there too. Can’t wait to go back

We reserved a table here to have lunch before visiting the museum. What a great choice, super unique and delicious Latin american food. The atmosphere is lively and warm, the food was all great…

We reserved a table here to have lunch before visiting the museum. What a great choice, super unique and delicious Latin American food. The atmosphere is lively and warm, the food was all great as …

This mexican restaurant was a real find. The food was outstanding and the dining in the curbside shed was perfect for a warm day's lunch. I had their chilaquiles, which were amazingly delicious a…

Called in lunch time after leaving central park. Had the shrimp tacos, very nice, with a couple of beers. Other food being served looked good. Good service, nice, clean and friendly.

Called in lunch time after leaving central park. Had the shrimp tacos, very nice, with a couple of beers. Other food being served looked good. Good service, nice, clean and friendly.

This place was excellent from start to finish. The four of us called in a brunch reservation from nearby Central Park and we walked right to a seat upon arrival. We started with three unusual, beau…

My birthday luncheon! I was welcomed and promptly seated as a walk-in. I was fortunate to have Alexia as my server, knowledgeable, smiling face, prompt and attentive to my food tastes. She was very helpful with her suggestive dishes. Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit. Great ambiance and the restaurant is full of energy. Seemed like a smooth flow auto run place. I had a list of a few IG’s dishes that I realllllllllly wanted to try Chef Lilly’s specialties, but none were available- I guess seasonal. I had a mental palate to try’em all, but was disheartened…maybe another time. Kudos to the team for a very well run operation. 👏😋🫶‼️ Ty Alexia for friendly service.

Yelena Conaway

delivers! All of the food was outstanding. The guacamole ashes looked beautiful and was a little different. The quesadilla negra was exceptional. The sauce and the crema worked so well together, lots of texture. The barbaco tapatia was perfectly cooked, crispy outer layer, rich and tender beef. The tortillas were well made. I thought the rice and the beans could use more flavor. The service was fast.

Omar Rodríguez

We had a nice morning in the American Museum of Natural history and got caught in a storm on the way out. Took shelter in this mexican restaurant which ended up being a nice surprice. Good portions and quality plates. Al pastor tacos were banging and the chicken burrito was plentiful, we also had this filled pepper that was on the specials and was really good.

Ori Avgil

We really enjoyed dinning - good food, and very good service The food is a little bit expensive for the size of the dishes

+4

Zachary Martz

This is a great spot for lunch right behind the museum of natural history. Everything was very tasty and the staff were very attentive. They have a lunch special that is a sample of a few items but a normal entree is just as good.

This place gets a lot of love from me for having exceptional care that's gone into their mocktail selection. Yes, the alcoholic drinks are great, too...but when out with friends that don't drink or I…

This place gets a lot of love from me for having exceptional care that's gone into their mocktail selection. Yes, the alcoholic drinks are great, too...but when out with friends that don't drin…

The empanada appetizer was really yummy although a bit small. The quesabirria beef tacos were actually very flavorful and overall the beef was good. Service was a bit weird. Did like the ambiance.

The food, drinks and desert are great! Nice neighborhood spot to visit. I recommend the Buñuelo dessert.

We dropped in for a late lunch after a day at the Natural History Museum, which Covacha is located just behind. We were treated to delectable mexican cuisine cooked to perfection.

We had dinner Saturday night in this extremely noisy place. It took 1/2 hour for our waiter to take our order and another 15 minutes for our drinks to arrive. I was disappointed in my margarita .…

Ellen Huang

As bib gourmand places go, this one was a bit underwhelming. None of the food particularly stood out to me, which is not what you want from a $60/person meal.

Giang Nguyen

Came here with a few colleagues on a Monday night. The immediate impression was good. The restaurant had a warm pleasant vibe. The food, alas, was a little underwhelming. I generally enjoy fish tacos, but these were slightly bland. And the tortilla soup was too salty for me. The other dishes were alright, but alas these two were the only ones memorable, but not in a positive way.

+18

Is just ok nothing special I got a black quesadilla super simple with beans I meant very fancy decorate but is just. Una quesadilla con frijoles!! Not worth for the price

Everything we ordered was very tasty. I do think it was a bit overpriced ($200 for 1 guacamole, 1 margarita, & 3 entrees). The portions are small to average size. You should know that they have tap…

A little disappointment. I was looking for an authentic mexican restaurant in the neighborhood. Covacha had interesting menu items but the texture and flavor did not live up to expectations. We ord…

The location is perfect if you’re coming from the natural history museum. The food is okay, but the service is not the best. We waited for 30 min just for someone to take our order. When we finally g…

The location is perfect if you’re coming from the natural history museum. The food is okay, but the service is not the best. We waited for 30 min just for someone to take our order. When we finally…

The location is perfect if you’re coming from the natural history museum. The food is okay, but the service is not the best. We waited for 30 min just for someone to take our order. When we finally…

The location is perfect if you’re coming from the natural history museum. The food is okay, but the service is not the best. We waited for 30 min just for someone to take our order. When we finally…

Save your money, it’s not worth the bib gourmand. The food looks nice but flavor wise.. it’s seriously lacking. Mexican cuisine should be full of flavor making you salivate but the food here? It was hard to finish because of how bland it was. Maybe they forgot the salt? The enchilada sauce was watered down which made the tortilla soggy and unappetizing. At least the chicken was some what seasoned. Sadly, I won’t be coming back here. Very disappointed with the food and even more so with the automatic 18% gratuity for lunch service. All they did was fill my water and bring my food, nothing special or worthy of 18%. Edit: the restaurant responded saying the 18% goes to paying THEIR workers a fair wage. I don’t see how that’s a customers problem. Also, after waiting 7 minutes when I asked for something, I saw the waitress laughing with her coworkers in that floor below, and had to flag her down again. So what’s the 18% going towards?

Horrible service , they do no like kids with special needs. Very rude people with not customer care at all.