Fiestas Patrias at Covacha
Chiles en Nogada NYC: Two Expressions
Now available together.
MICHELIN Guide · Bib Gourmand | 368 Columbus Avenue, Upper West Side
The Nogada Sour by Tito Pin-Pérez and Covacha’s traditional Chiles en Nogada are now available together through September 30. Begin with the liquid interpretation from the bar. Continue with the Puebla classic from the kitchen.
From The Kitchen · September 9–30
The Traditional Chiles en Nogada
One of Puebla’s most celebrated seasonal dishes arrives at Covacha on September 9.
A roasted poblano is filled with hand-chopped beef skirt steak and pork butt, slowly cooked with apricot, apple, peach, golden raisins, walnuts, almonds and spices.
It is finished with creamy walnut nogada, parsley and pomegranate, bringing together the green, white and red colors associated with Mexico’s Independence celebrations.
Served at room temperature in keeping with the tradition of the dish.
Available all day from September 9 through September 30, in limited quantities.
Modifications: This dish is prepared as described and cannot be modified or substituted.
Contains: Walnuts, almonds and dairy. Please speak with our team regarding food allergies before ordering.
Price: $28
A reservation does not guarantee availability of the dish.
Vegetarian Version Available
Roasted cauliflower, peach, pear, golden raisins, almonds and toasted walnuts, and roasted tomato, finished with the same walnut nogada sauce.
$26
Together · September 9–30
One Tradition. Two Expressions.
Beginning September 9, experience Chiles en Nogada from both sides of Covacha.
Start with Tito Pin-Pérez’s Nogada Sour from the bar. Then continue with the traditional Chiles en Nogada from the kitchen.
Each expression can be ordered separately, or experience both during Covacha’s Fiestas Patrias season. Together through September 30.
Start with the cocktail. Continue with the dish.
Tuesday, September 15
El Grito at Covacha
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with both expressions of Chiles en Nogada and live mariachi on the Upper West Side.
- Traditional Chiles en Nogada
- Nogada Sour by Tito Pin-Pérez’s
- Live Mariachi Real De México at 8:30 PM
- Regular dinner service - No cover
- Reservations and walk-ins welcome
The Mixologist Behind the Cocktail
Tito Pin-Pérez
Mexican mixologist Tito Pin-Pérez is advising Covacha’s cocktail program. His career includes Dante in New York City, Rayo in Mexico City and Vertical in Querétaro.
For Covacha’s Fiestas Patrias season, he created the Nogada Sour, a liquid interpretation of Chiles en Nogada that carries the flavors and contrasts of the traditional dish into the bar.
- Dante · New York City World’s Best Bar, 2019
- Rayo · Mexico City No. 5, North America’s 50 Best Bars, 2024
- Vertical · Querétaro Partner and Head of Mixology
Live Music · September 15
Mariachi Real De México
Led by Ramón Ponce, director of Mariachi Real De México and The Mariachi Academy of New York.
Mariachi Real De México will perform live at Covacha at approximately 8:30 PM during our El Grito celebration.
FAQ
Fiestas Patrias at Covacha
When is the Nogada Sour available?
The Nogada Sour is available beginning September 1 through September 30.
When is the traditional Chiles en Nogada available?
The dish is available September 9 through September 30, all day and in limited quantities.
Is there a vegetarian version of the Chiles en Nogada?
Yes. Our vegetarian version is made with roasted cauliflower, peach, pear, golden raisins, almonds and toasted walnuts, and roasted tomato, finished with the same walnut nogada sauce. It is available for $26. This version contains dairy, in addition to walnuts and almonds.
Does the Chiles en Nogada contain allergens?
Yes. The Chiles en Nogada contains walnuts, almonds and dairy. Please notify our team of any food allergies before ordering.
Can I experience the cocktail and dish together?
Yes. Both expressions will be available together from September 9 through September 30.
Is the traditional dish blended into the cocktail?
No. The Nogada Sour is an original cocktail inspired by the flavors and balance of Chiles en Nogada.
What is in the Nogada Sour?
The cocktail is made with mezcal, pear liqueur, roasted-peach and miso cordial, yuzu and walnut nogada foam.
Does the Nogada Sour contain allergens?
Yes. The Nogada Sour contains walnuts and dairy. It also contains miso, which contains soy. Please notify our team of any food allergies before ordering.
Can I order the Nogada Sour without the Chiles en Nogada dish?
Yes. The Nogada Sour is served from the bar and can be ordered on its own, any day it is available, with or without the dish.
Is a reservation required?
Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Does a reservation guarantee the Chiles en Nogada dish?
No. The dish is prepared daily in limited quantities, and a reservation does not guarantee availability. Please let your server know as soon as you’re seated if you’re hoping to order it.
What happens on September 15?
Covacha will celebrate El Grito with the traditional Chiles en Nogada, the Nogada Sour and live Mariachi Real De México at approximately 8:30 PM.
Is there a cover or prix fixe?
No. It is regular dinner service with no cover and no required prix fixe menu.
Where is Covacha located?
Covacha is located at 368 Columbus Avenue on New York City’s Upper West Side.
Why Covacha
Regional Mexican Cooking and an Agave-Focused Bar
Covacha is a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant rooted in the cooking traditions of Western Mexico.
For Fiestas Patrias 2026, Covacha brings the kitchen and bar together around one of Mexico’s most celebrated seasonal dishes: Chiles en Nogada.
Plan Your Visit
Chiles en Nogada on the Upper West Side
Covacha · 368 Columbus Avenue on New York City’s Upper West Side.
Near Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History.
- Nogada Sour · September 1–30
- Chiles en Nogada · September 9–30
- El Grito · September 15