From Gasolina to grilled anticuchos, Daddy Yankee is adding a new flavor to his resume. The Puerto Rican reggaeton superstar is teaming up with acclaimed Peruvian chef Jaime Pesaque to open Cholapink, a new fast-casual Peruvian restaurant coming to Nolita this October.
The new spot is set to open at 32 Spring Street on October 28, putting a spotlight on Peruvian cuisine with grilled skewers, bold sauces, and a more casual approach to the cooking that has earned Pesaque international recognition.
Because apparently, the only thing better than a new NYC restaurant is one with a celebrity collab!
The story behind Daddy Yankee’s new NYC restaurant
The collaboration brings together two figures from different corners of Latin American culture: Daddy Yankee, one of reggaeton’s most recognizable names, and Pesaque, the chef behind Lima’s acclaimed restaurant Mayta.
The pair previously cooked anticuchos together during a visit to Mayta in Peru.
Pesaque has built his reputation around contemporary Peruvian cooking, combining local ingredients with modern techniques. His flagship restaurant, Mayta, opened in Lima in 2008 and ranked No. 39 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2025.
Cholapink will take that culinary influence in a different direction, bringing Peruvian-inspired dishes to a fast-casual setting in downtown Manhattan.
What to expect at Cholapink in Nolita: Skewers, marinades, and sauces
The menu will center on anticuchos, a traditional Peruvian style of grilled skewers, alongside sauces and marinades known as ajís.
Menu options include Chicken thighs glazed in a miso & ají mirasol marinade, Smoky ají panca beef steak with huancaína sauce and chimichurri, Sweet & sour rocoto pork belly with pineapple chutney, Ají amarillo catch of the day with yuzu aioli, and Peanut mushroom, a vegan option with a savory peanut and ají panca marinade and Peruvian herb emulsion
Sides and specialty dishes are expected to include ceviche, arroz chaufa (Peruvian-style Chinese fried rice), and creamy roasted corn.
The drinks menu is set to feature pisco sours along with Muña mint teas incorporating cacao fruit and apples.
The heart of Peruvian cuisine is found in the markets and city streets, in what we eat every day. This is the Peru that inspires Cholapink. A new concept that celebrates the bold flavors and ingredients of the food I grew up with. – Pesaque
The restaurant’s design takes inspiration from Peru’s traditional pollera dress, with a palette of pink plaster, metal, and stone. The space is planned to seat around 60 diners.
How to visit Cholapink in NYC
- What: Cholapink
- Where: 32 Spring Street, Nolita
- Opening date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Hours: Open daily, 11:30 am – 11 pm
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