Authentic Jalisco cooking & vibrant atmosphere w/ creative Mexican dishes & extensive tequila selection. Must-try: messy shrimp ajillo & avocado mousse.
This Mexican restaurant offers a vibrant and spirited dining experience with a focus on unique Jalisco cooking. Known for creative takes on classics and an extensive tequila selection, it provides an exciting blend of smoky, sweet, and singular flavors. Dishes like messy shrimp ajillo and torta ahogada, along with a standout avocado mousse for dessert, make for a memorable meal.
The restaurant specializes in unique Jalisco-style Mexican cuisine, offering creative and indulgent takes on classic dishes. Popular items include enchiladas, barbacoa burritos, and corn appetizers. Standouts also feature messy shrimp ajillo, torta ahogada, and an avocado mousse dessert. While generally well-received for its authentic flavors, it's noted that some dishes can be pricey.
"Enchiladas, barbacoa burritos, and a corn appetizer are highlighted as enjoyable dishes. The messy shrimp ajillo and torta ahogada are also creative and recommended options, with the avocado mousse being a standout dessert."
Customers generally have a positive view of this restaurant, praising its authentic Mexican cuisine and enjoyable atmosphere. While some note it can be pricey, the unique flavors and quality offerings are frequently highlighted.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the restaurant can be pricey.
"The user personally recommends Covacha for Mexican cuisine, noting it as a good option."
Positive"Covacha was listed as a restaurant recommendation for a group dinner near the Beacon Theater."
Positive"Covacha is recommended as a great choice, specializing in a particular regional Mexican cuisine that should still be recognizable and appealing to a 12-year-old. The commenter notes it's very good."
Positive"Covacha is mentioned as a place the commenter likes, located across the street from AMNH. They also note that dining near AMNH is generally less expensive than near the Met."
Positive"The user asks if Covacha has been considered, implying it might be a suitable option for the birthday dinner group."
Neutral"The user finds Covacha to be solid Mexican food, though they note it can be pricey."
Positive"The author recommends Covacha as a dining option."
Positive"OP was pleased to experience 'real' Mexican food at Covacha during their trip. They particularly enjoyed the enchiladas, the barbacoa burrito, and a corn appetizer."
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