Covacha

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postThree nights in Manhattan215 pts
“Really glad we got an opportunity to get some "real" Mexican on our trip. I am a sucker for good enchiladas, but the barbacoa burrito was also great. And I loved the corn appetizer!”
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in:Where to eat after going to the American Museum of Natural History and before going to the MET11 pts
“Covacha (mentioned by another commenter) is a great choice. Not your usual Mexican (specializes in a particular regional cuisine) but has much that is close enough to be recognizable to a 12yo — and it’s very good.”
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in:What's the worst food you've had in NYC?9 pts
“The Brussels sprouts were really good. Everything else was such a letdown.”
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in:Visiting NYC for One Night – Looking for Food & Drink Recs Near Beacon Theatre7 pts
“Covacha is nearby and solid Mexican food albeit pricey”
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in:Halfway Through Our Two Week Trip Part 13 pts
replying to u/Neither_Leading1247: Hush on Covacha, keep that on the DL.
“I genuinely don’t know how the place wasn’t packed with people. That birria…”
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postThree nights in Manhattan2 pts
“the barbacoa burrito was also great. And I loved the corn appetizer!”
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in:What are good restaurant recommendations near American Museum of Natural History?2 pts
replying to u/Carl_LaFong: I see lots of good suggestions. Another vote for Saravana Bhavan I also like Covacha.
“Yes, Covacha makes amazing mole chicken. I also love their roasted tomato soup.”
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postThree nights in Manhattan1 pts
“I am a sucker for good enchiladas, but the barbacoa burrito was also great. And I loved the corn appetizer!”
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in:Bad Mexican food is a myth1 pts
“Have you been to Covacha? Upper West Side- pricey but so worth it.”
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in:Mexican Food in NYC0 pts
replying to u/Savings_Dirt_6575: Thanks so much. This is so helpful. Los Mariscos is Baja, no?
“Covacha on the Upper West Side is the best I've had.”
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in:Where to eat after going to the American Museum of Natural History and before going to the MET14 pts
“I like Covacha, which is across the street from AMNH.”
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in:Best UWS Mexican?12 pts
“El Mitote or Covacha”
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in:Casual dining near the Met?7 pts
“Some of my favorites in the area on the UWS are Covacha (Mexican— great happy hour)”
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in:Best UWS Mexican?7 pts
“Covacha or Calavaras.”
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in:Best UWS Mexican?7 pts
“Covacha”
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in:Best UWS Mexican?7 pts
“my one trip to covacha wasn’t great.”
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in:Best Sit-Down Mexican Restaurants on the West Side6 pts
“Covacha on the UWS has great food.”
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in:What are good restaurant recommendations near American Museum of Natural History?6 pts
replying to u/Carl_LaFong: I see lots of good suggestions. Another vote for Saravana Bhavan I also like Covacha.
“+1 Covacha!”
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in:Restaurants to take my mom to in the UWS5 pts
“Covacha”
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in:UWS recs?5 pts
“Covacha”
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in:What are good restaurant recommendations near American Museum of Natural History?5 pts
“I also like Covacha.”
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in:Best Sit-Down Mexican Restaurants on the West Side4 pts
“Covacha is great!”
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in:Halfway Through Our Two Week Trip Part 14 pts
“Hush on Covacha, keep that on the DL.”
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in:Halfway Through Our Two Week Trip Part 13 pts
replying to u/TheKidsCallMeHoJu: I genuinely don’t know how the place wasn’t packed with people. That birria…
“It's a gem”
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in:Weekend Mid-day meal and drinks on west side 3 pts
“Covacha”
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in:Best UWS Mexican?3 pts
“Covacha for sit down”
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in:Best UWS Mexican?3 pts
“For something different, Covacha (Jaliscan) or El Mitote (Guadalajaran)”
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in:Best Mexican3 pts
“Covacha is amazing!”
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in:Mexican Restaurants Manhattan2 pts
“Covacha in the UWS!”
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in:UWS hidden gems and notables?2 pts
“Manny's, Elea, El Fish, Empire Steakhouse, Covacha”
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in:Best Mexican2 pts
replying to u/Vegan_Kirby: Covacha is amazing!
“Seconding this place!”
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in:Recommendations for lunch near museum of natural history?2 pts
“Covacha or the mermaid inn are both close by with good food and atmosphere and relatively reasonably priced.”
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in:UWS for four?1 pts
“Crave Fishbar, Harvest Kitchen, Covacha, The Milling Room, Leyla”
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in:Fave place for lunch near Julliard? Around 72nd St area? Love all food options!1 pts
“Covacha”
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in:Fave place for lunch near Julliard? Around 72nd St area? Love all food options!1 pts
replying to u/jeajea22: I haven’t tried covacha yet. Good?
“No they’re terrible, that’s why I recommended them.”
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in:Looking for Mexican restaurants with interesting menus1 pts
“Covacha”
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in:Milling Room, meh1 pts
“In that area I liked Covacha, just down the street by the South end of the Museum. Different than typical Mexican place.”
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in:Looking for some recommendations 1 pts
“Within striking distance of Lincoln Center are Miriam (Israeli), which is great for brunch, Sempre Ogge (Italian), Covacha (regional Mexican), and Sala Thai (needs no explanation).”
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in:Leaving NYC in one month, what should I absolutely try? 1 pts
“Mexican- Covacha (sit upstairs if you can- adorable little nook)”
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in:Dinner for 10-15 ppl walking distance to Lincoln Center1 pts
“Also: Covacha”
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in:Upper west side for the night, where should I go?1 pts
“Chick Chick or Covacha”
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in:Birthday Dinner recommendations.1 pts
“For Mexican, I personally love Covacha.”
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