Covacha Menu
STARTERS
GUACAMOLE ASHES
blackened tortilla and chile ashes, smokey and full of flavor but mild in heat
US$16.00
ESQUITES
these elotitos are grilled slathered corn kernels cooked with tequesquite, a natural mineral salt used by our pre-hispanic ancestors, with chipotle mayo, lime juice, tajin, crumbly cotija cheese, fresh epazote, morita oil
US$13.00
QUESADILLA NEGRA
a mighty fine crunchy black bean empanada filled with wild ‘shrooms, cheese and corn truffle “Huitlacoche”, served over black Huitlacoche sauce, onion and radish in tomatillo salsa, crema, cotija cheese, and tortilla ashes
US$18.00
SOPA
is one of mi abuelita’s favorite recipes, and it comes with a touch of crema; avocado, crispy tortilla, and chile ancho garnish Cup 9 / Bowl 14
US$9.00
CEASAR SALAD
With romaine hearts, aged cotija cheese & panko crumbs.
US$16.00
CRUDO OF THE DAY
made fresh with today’s catch, and seasonal selections
US$22.00
COVACHAS
ENCHILADAS
bien requete sabrosas chick-filled with roasted tomato and morita sauce, cheese, crema, avo puree, radish, and cilantro;Don’t worry VEG friends, we also make them with wild mushrooms tinga and veg crema
US$25.00
QUESABIRRIAS
the iconic traditional dish from Jalisco is served in artisanal tortillas with birria broth on the side, to deep-in your quesadillasChick (’en) 22 / ‘Shroom 22 / Beef 25
US$26.00
FLAUTAS
these rolled crunchy tacos are also called ‘tacos dorados’, they come over two mouthwatering salsas: guajillo and tomatillo; topped with crema, cotija cheese, fresh radish, cilantro. Chicken 22 / Cauli Florets 22
US$23.00
DINNER PLATOS
BIRRIA
the ICONIC traditional dish from Jalisco is a heavenly broth made of a blend of spices, and served with a variety of protein slow-cooked in their own jus; onion and cilantro. Rice on the side Market ‘Shrooms 28 Chicken 28 Beef 34
US$34.00
ZARANDEADO
this is our memory from the sunsets of the Mexican Pacific ocean, a whole charred red snapper, butterfly split, rubbed with achiote adobo; heirloom cucumber, purslane, pickled onion. rice and beans on the side
US$45.00
BARBACOA TAPATÍA
this very soft, over-night roasted beef shank is a staple from the streets of Guadalajara, with radish, and jalapeño; brothy beans on the side. Get dirty, make your own taco with your lovely hands
US$34.00
MOLE DULCE
Tía Felix always makes us happy with this sweet mole aged for 30 days, over a free-range half roasted chicken marinated in dry chiles, and cooked to-perfection, roasted baby carrtos, pickled radish, cambray petals, and sesame seeds, rice on the side
US$34.00
PEPIAN
a vegan delicacy from our ancestors, this pumpkin seed mole is served over a feast of seasonal roasted squashes; house-pickled scallion, radish, carrot & cauliflower
US$27.00
BURRITOS & CHILAQUILES- Served every day until 4:00 pm
YAKA-TINGA BURRITO
pulled jackfruit tinga cooked with caramelized onion, tomato, and chipotle; fresh radish, red onion, jalapeño, and avocado, rice and beans
US$19.00
CHICKEN BURRITO
this tender free-range chick is slowly cooked with spices and smoked chiles, with purslane, onion, pickled carrot, morita sauce red bell pepper and chile toreado, rice and beans
US$19.00
CHILAQUILES ROJOS
tronadores como en mi pueblo!crunchy totopos bathed in chile de arbol sauce; refried red beans, crema, cotija cheese, cilantro, onion, avocado, and chile ashes. you can add: two eggs (your style) + 3.5chicken birria +6 - beef barbacoa +8
US$18.00
LUNCH SPECIAL Served from Monday to Friday 12pm-4pm
BIRRIA
Our iconic birria broth from Jalisco served the traditional way with onion and cilantro; comes with rice and black beans ~ choose: beef (+$6) or our wild mushroom delicacy
US$23.00
BRUNCH Served Saturday 12pm to 4pm | Sunday 11am to 4pm
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
two eggs sunny side up, over crunchy tortillas, refried beans, covered with red OR green salsa or Divorciados with both salsas; avocado
US$21.00
HUEVOS CON CHORIZO
a mighty egg burrito made with spicy chorizo and avocado; served with bravas machas and morita sauce
US$19.00
BENEDICTINOS
two poached eggs over black ashes sope, avocado, watercress, morita hollandaise; papas machas. add chorizo +4
US$21.00
SIDES
PAPAS MACHAS
Crispy baby potatoes tossed with spicy salsa macha
US$8.00
CAULI CHICHARRON
Crispy cauliflower with parmesan, evoo, limonetta, and toasted sunflower seeds
US$9.00
ARROZ
White rice
US$5.00
REFRIED BAYO BEANS
Soft and creamy, sparkled with cotija cheese
US$6.00
BROTHY BLACK BEANS
Hard and nutty, and vegan
US$6.00
HEIRLOOM CORN TORTILLAS
US$4.00
SALSA MEXICANA & CHIPS
AKA: Pico de Gallo
US$8.00
SALSA DE AMOR
(de amor-didas) aguales! these chilitos ‘tan echilosos. hot roasted serranos to bite with your food for an enhancing rancho experience
US$2.00
PICKLED VEGGIES
house-pickled seasonals with HojaSanta oil
US$7.00
HAPPY HOUR - Every day 4-6pm
THE MULE
US$12.00
MOJITO
US$12.00
HIBISCUS JAMAICON
US$12.00
FROZEN MARGARITA
US$12.00
MEZCALITA
US$12.00
HOUSE SPRITZ
US$12.00
DRAFT BEER
US$6.00
NATURAL WINE
US$10.00
CHIPS AND SALSA
Corn tostadas and Pico de Gallo
US$7.00
TOSTADITA
Crispy corn tostada, crudo of the day
US$8.00
FLAUTAS
Chicken filled, salsa verde, crema, cotija cheese
US$7.00
QUESO FUNDIDO
Mexican-style melted cheese, Toppings: chorizo or pico de gallo, artisanal tortillas
US$10.00
TACO CAULI CHICHARRON
Chipotle cabbage slaw, onion, cilantro, salsa taquera, touch of macha
US$6.00
TACO CHIPOTLE SHRIMP
Marinated in chile morita, red cabbage relish, chipotle aioli, cilantro
US$7.00
TACO PORK BELLY CARNITAS
Salsa verde, fresh radish, cilantro
US$7.00
TACO CATCH OF THE DAY
Hoja Santa marinated Fish of the day, roasted tomatillo salsa, chayote, watercress, and pickled onions
US$7.00
TACO YAKA TINGA
Pulled jackfruit cooked with caramelized onion, tomato, and chipotle, cured red onion, pickled veggies, cilantro, salsa
US$6.00
HOUSE PICKLED VEGGIES
house-pickled seasonals with HojaSanta oil
US$6.00
DESSERTS
AVO MOUSSE
with ginger shaved ice, and achiote merengue
US$13.00
CHOCOLATE
Spicy bitter chocolate mousse, with pumpkin seeds crumbs, and wheat rainbow ‘oblea’
US$13.00
Buñuelo
cinnamon-sugar dusted dough fritter; vanilla ice cream, milk caramel
US$13.00
Tres leches
a deconstructed version with marscapone cheese, milk caramel cajeta, wheaped cream, pumpkin seed crumbs
US$13.00
If you find yourself near 368 Columbus Ave in New York City, the first thing you’ll want to explore is the Covacha Menu. It reads like a love letter to coastal Mexican flavors, layered with bold spices, fresh herbs, and just the right amount of heat. You’ll spot vibrant ceviches that taste like they were pulled straight from the ocean that morning, tacos tucked into warm tortillas with rich, slow-cooked fillings, and small plates that are perfect for sharing but tempting enough to keep to yourself.
What makes this menu fun is the balance. One minute you’re digging into something smoky and deeply savory; the next, you’re cooling things down with bright citrus and creamy avocado. Even the cocktails feel thoughtfully paired, designed to lift every bite. It’s the kind of menu you scan once, then immediately start planning a second visit just to try everything you missed the first time.