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    Barrio Chino

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Classy

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    Maria M.

    Went there with friend's and picked this place because it is located at a prime street in the area. The ambiance and seating is good. Service is ok. Menu is limited and we had to wait a substantial time for our orders. Actually it took the server a long time to even take our orders. It was weird seeing the place was not super busy. Food was ok too-Nothing exceptional. For the time we waited on our table it was kind of disappointing.

    Chilaquiles with steak
    Veronica H.

    Long overdue review, a classic place for great Mexican food, opinion from a Mexican gal. Didn't have a wait this Sunday afternoon so that was even better. Nomz: Had the chilaquiles and added steak. Pro tip: ordered the eggs scrambled and mixed in and damn every bit was packed with flavor, spice and deliciousness. It was the perfect amount of saucy and the steak was delicious - although pricey I was pretty full for most of the day. Drinks: Had the strawberry margarita, came with house made Tajín on the rim and chunky pieces of strawberry in the drink, good flavor. Service: We had some miscommunications on the order but they were able to remedy. Ambiance: Cute, cozy, cool with outdoor seating available. Nope or Dope: Dope, it's hard to find good authentic classic Mexican food in Manhattan and this is one of the ones that keeps giving!

    Camarones Borrachos
    Ashlee S.

    Great food from such a small spot! We started with drinks - two of us got the hibiscus margarita which was so damn good! The guacamole is also a great appetizer option as it comes with chips and salsa too. For our entrees, we went with the Ensalada Cesar de Tijuana, Enchiladas de Mole (contains peanuts), and the Camarones Borrachos. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals! I only gave it four stars because I really wanted to try the Tuna Tostada and they ran out on the day we visited.

    Coliflor tacos
    Maggie B.

    We enjoyed this restaurant on a Tuesday night. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor tables were a bit cramped. Our group of six sat at a high top with barstool seating and definitely would've preferred more space. The table was shared with another party and bar seating was directly behind us so it was a tight squeeze, but we made it work. They don't have table hooks for personal items, but they do have hooks on the walls where you can hang coats and purses. We shared guacamole and chips for the table. They top their guacamole with peanuts. The nuts were bright red, but didn't add much flavor for the dip. The avocado was chunky and fresh. For my main, I had the cauliflower tacos. The cauliflower was roasted, but I would've preferred a bit more of a charred texture. Still, it paired well with the onions and other toppings. Overall, it was tasty. My friends also enjoyed the chicken and fish tacos. You can specify a two or three count for all of the taco orders. To drink, I had the habanero grapefruit margarita. The habanero infused tequila is quite spicy so they invite you to sample it before ordering. I ended up asking for half spicy, half plain but I wish I went all in because the drink was pretty mild. It was garnished with fresh grapefruit which I enjoyed. For large parties, they automatically add gratuity.

    Enchiladas Verdes Plato, Enchiladas Rancheras Plato
    Megan H.

    I wish I could give 2.5 stars but there were a few things that were good about this spot - the host was kind enough to accommodate our party of 8 very quickly on a nice Saturday afternoon. The cocktails were also delicious and there was great variety, I got the hibiscus margarita but definitely think the others were better. The chips they had were AMAZING and the guacamole paired so well with it. The entrees however and service that followed was not great. We ordered enchiladas, chilaquiles and the Benedict. This took almost an hour to come out and when it was served to us, the server gave us enchiladas stating they were chilaquiles and that we had ordered in fact the enchiladas. It continued to get messed up and after a few minutes the server who took our order came to apologize. Even then the food quality wasn't anything special and the prices were rather expensive.

    cauliflower tacos
    Jason M.

    I found myself at Barrio Chino for my work holiday dinner. As the resident Yelp Elite in my department, I was asked to find a place for us to celebrate the season - my only limitations being that it wasn't Italian (since we had that last year), and it wasn't a place I had been to before. Taking those factors into consideration and the fact that we were a party of 10, I did some exploring and found BC. The menu, good reviews, and the fact that they could accommodate our party size sold it for me - so off we went. Located in the Lower East Side, Barrio Chino primarily serves up Mexican fare. Like many restaurants in the area, it's not large - the bar in the back serves as a focal point with a few tables scattered throughout the space. We were seated at a long high top table in the middle of the dining room which I figure allows them to easily take reservations for large groups. The aesthetics are super casual - exposed brick, worn accents, and casual music playing in the background. The menu has a good selection of apps, tacos, soups, salads, entrees, and drinks. We decided to start with drinks - I had one of their tequila-based craft cocktails which was quite good, strong but tasty. For round 2 I had a watermelon margarita which was tasty as well. For food, we started with some apps to share - chips with salsa and guac, tuna tartare, cauliflower tacos, and two types of quesadillas - cheese and chorizo. Everything was tasty - the real standout for me was the chips as they were kinda thick and really crispy mmmm. For my main I decided on the enchiladas mole which were stuffed with shredded chicken, queso fresco, crema Mexicana, onions, and lettuce. I thought it was really good - I could tell the ingredients were fresh and it had great flavor. The dish was a little sauce heavy, but I didn't mind too much since it had great flavor. Black beans were served on the side but they were atypical in the fact that they were pureed - an interesting take, not sure how I felt about that but I ate them so there's that. Service was great - everyone was super friendly, the food came out at a good pace (and each course all at once which I appreciated), and overall I really felt we were taken care of. I had a great first experience at Barrio Chino, and would definitely return for another meal.

    Kelsey B.

    It actually hurts me to see so many great reviews for Barrio Chino. Perhaps things have changed over the years, but I found this place to be incredibly mid and their prices to be unbearable. I came on a Tuesday night and it was moderately busy, but we didn't need a reservation. We were seated at a high top table which I never really like when you have to share it with multiple parties. The waitress here was incredibly nice, I wish I remembered her name! I got a spicy watermelon margarita which tasted fine. It wasn't groundbreaking but was up to the standard I'd expect. I also left fairly tipsy off one drink so they are generous in that sense! Unfortunately, my margarita and 2 tacos were the same price. $8 per taco !!!! These are not full tacos, they are not big, they are incredibly normal in size. I have been ruminating over this for two weeks since I visited. How can a taco be $8 USD? On top of that, how does it taste so incredibly below average? There are a plethora of incredible taco spots in NYC. I simply could not in good faith recommend this to a friend or family member visiting. Maybe I'm just not in the right tax bracket to enjoy it, but I'd rather go to a cheaper place with better quality even if the lighting isn't as vibey, every single time.

    Tamarind con mezcal
    Whitney L.

    Excellent service, food with flavor and tasty drinks. I love Barrio Chino and am so glad it has survived the pandemic. It's a cozy spot in LES, very warm and inviting. The service is wonderful. Personable and accommodating. I love their drinks. They have a nice happy hour M-Th, from 4 to 6pm. I ordered the tamarind margarita with mezcal. DIVINE!!! Food is tasty and so well flavored. I highly recommend and can't wait to come back!!!

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    Anuraag R.

    Food was good but pricey for the portion side. We mainly drank and had a few bites to share. Atmosphere is nice and place is always jam pscked. Worth trying but not itching to go back immediately. Solid vibes overall, and drinks were also bettrr than average.

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    Love this place! Carmen our waitress is so fun to talk to and is great! We love coming for the margaritas and the staff.

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    They have some vegetarian options! The quesadilla has a cheese option (and I think veggie), they have veggie options for the enchilada and cauliflower tacos for brunch and dinner.

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    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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