COA In The Kitchen

Back in the kitchen at COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria in Mount Vernon, owner Viry Delgado and Chef Oscar share the care and tradition behind their food. Using Washington-grown potatoes and poblano peppers, they prepare papas con rajas—slowly building flavor with butter, onions, roasted peppers, and creamy Oaxacan crema. The dish reflects COA’s approach to cooking: patient, collaborative, and rooted in family flavors that come together like a warm hug.