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Barrio Chino

Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Ranked #10 for seafood in Lower East Side
The margaritas at Barrio Chino is a can't miss
"Habenero Grapefruit margarita is the best cocktail I've ever had."(37 Tips)
"Everything is good, particularly the enchiladas Verdes."(16 Tips)
"I absolutely love their mole it's for sure the best I've had."(24 Tips)
"I tried the habanero grapefruit marg, which was good but very hot!"(7 Tips)

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Ranu RajkarnikarMay 31, 2016
Brunch is great here. Michelada, chips + guac, steak and eggs. Done. Breakfast of a champion.
Rheannon SerinoFebruary 9, 2013
The fresh grapefruit margarita is amazing. Guac and chips for a starter is a must.
Gonzalo FiorinaOctober 24, 2015
Cool spot ran by an argentine guy. Fun and great selection of beers.
Percy HolmesJuly 2, 2017
The beef/pork stuffed pepper with white walnut sauce!! 😋 Everything 🙌🏾
AlexMay 11, 2016
the habañero grapefruit margarita is incredible. fish tacos are good too. chill vibes here.
J MNovember 8, 2017
Long wait, okay-ish food—there are a lot of better restaurants in the area to check out 🌮 So specifics: Taking lengua off the menu, al pastor was dry, side of pickles was weird, and waited an hour.
Dante D'OrazioDecember 17, 2012
Great place, but recommend coming off-hours if you just want to enjoy a drink and some (fantastic) food -- can get very crowded.
Karin GattringerJuly 28, 2019
Great Mexican food, chilaquiles were amazing. Big portions, so come hungry.
David PJune 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Look for the orange front door and the Chinese lanterns hanging in the windows- these are the only identifiers to let you know you've successfully navigated to this rare gem
Chop Suey ClubOctober 25, 2016
Mole is our go to dish. Free load of homemade tortilla chips and guacamole for every table.
Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
Winner of Best Use of Habanero in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The habanero grapefruit marg will make you forget you're drinking tequila.
Food LoverSeptember 14, 2011
Best dishes are ceviche, enchiladas verdes, and steak. Margaritas are fresh fruit and delicious. Food is very reasonably priced for the quality.
Seth HartNovember 5, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Get the black bean dip. Get any of the tacos. Order the Top Shelf grapefruit. Enjoy one of the best places on earth.
Shyla D.March 24, 2012
Guacamole is amaze and a huge portion for the price. Get the shrimp & calamari entree, it is SO good, my friend wished she had ordered it!
Kristen MaguireMarch 25, 2018
Habenero grapefruit margarita is probably the best marg I’ve ever had
William HoffmanMay 23, 2016
The Barbacoa is absolutely delicious. Margs were pretty sour and tart and the tacos are very small.
Katie MurphyJune 21, 2010
PLEASE do yourself a favor: get the jalapeno margarita if you're feeling spicy or the strawberry vanilla margarita if you're feeling sweet. You WON'T be disappointed!!! (Btw, best mole sauce EVER!)
Katie deLaskiMarch 14, 2017
So many margaritas to choose from 😍
Sarah KlineAugust 21, 2011
Don't get the habanero/jalepeño margartia unless you have an extremely high spice tolerance. And I mean extremely. Instead try any of the other delicious marg flavors! All delish!!
Natasha RajpalOctober 24, 2016
Bistek a la casa with some spinach on top...melt in your mouth delicious.
Kate Elle GriffinAugust 11, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Hands down the best margs in the city. Jalapeño and lime, tamarind, or habanero if you're feeling saucy. Do it.
Krystal VadharSeptember 21, 2016
El verde! Bartender had us try the spicy margaritas first- beware it's extremely spicy 😰
Matthew FergusonFebruary 19, 2017
Get the grapefruit habanero margarita. It's very very spicy but delicious. Service was a bit slow, but not terrible.
Marta TroickaFebruary 18, 2013
The calamari tacos are A+, though none of the others are a letdown. And obviously, you must pair anything with a habanero grapefruit margarita.
Carl Johan GustavssonDecember 1, 2016
Amazing tacos! Might need 2 sets to get full. Great margarithas.
Erika GrijalvaOctober 15, 2014
The mole is the best in their menu. For brunch the huevos rancheros hit the spot.
Eric VenkerAugust 22, 2014
Avoid the crowds and sit at the bar for lunch. Tacos and margaritas. All awesome.
John GladyszMarch 5, 2013
Habanero magarito gave me the hiccups for 20 minutes. Ask for a small sample - the waiters are cool and will let you try it
Taimi SAugust 8, 2014
Margaritas are great. Great vibe, great tacos
Emilie FuttermanApril 17, 2015
Super yummy Mexican food with an Asian twist. The spicy margarita is super spicy.
Jiin ChoiSeptember 7, 2013
The perfect complement to all the dishes: the Michelada = beer+Worcestershire sauce+Cholula hot sauce+lime juice
Nicholas M.July 9, 2017
Solid enchiladas Verdes and al pastor tacos. Habanero grapefruit margarita.
Jen CallowayJuly 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The chips and salsa comes with three different salsas - all really delicious!
Pulse RadioNovember 22, 2011
Jalapeño Margaritas, guacamole and steak tacos make this place into a perfect pre-game destination on the weekends or ultimate mid-week end up on a work night.
Kathryn DMarch 10, 2018
Enchiladas verde are a winner.
David PJune 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Margaritas are incredible here. The jalapeño tequila is extremely hot. If you can't handle it, try half jalapeño/ half regular
Eelain SteketeeDecember 20, 2010
u need a lil hot & snappy? check this out: habanero-infused grapefruit margarita to start then hit up the tacos - al pastor, pescado.. finish it off with any of the entrees.
Anita TandonMay 21, 2012
The soppasitos are awesome- light and satisfying. The Habanero Grapefruit marg is intense! Jalapeno was just right for me.
OMGICUMarch 21, 2011
This tiny spot is really popular for its grapefruit margarita and mini tacos. You're probably going to have to wait awhile for a table, but you might be waiting alongside a local like James Iha.
Saif DiaApril 4, 2016
Huge variety of flavours for both mojitos and margaritas
billy caeserDecember 7, 2014
Enchilada verdes and the ceviche are killer. Charles the batman is gone so not sure who's doing the playlist but not what it used to be-- which WAS dope!
Jeff SavageOctober 14, 2016
The soups!! Sometimes they do a pozole, which is the best.
Henry CaseyFebruary 6, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Molletes are the best of the lunch menu only items. Pescado tacos are unfuckwitable. Get here early or you're gonna wait. Habanero Margarita = spiciest
Doctore AguacateNovember 11, 2014
Guac rocks. Good and onion-ey w solid fried chips. Tacos don't live up to the hype
Hana SlevinJanuary 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Coconut mojito is amazing. So refreshing and smooth.
Jack NobleAugust 10, 2014
Get the jalapeño Margarita. If you like more spice, get the habenero version.
Evan BairdAugust 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Still the best margaritas in NYC, hands down. I recommend the jalapeño lime.
BlixtJuly 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Hands down the best chicken tacos I've had in NYC.
pinsuda sagooleimAugust 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Fish tacos with a michelada. Finish with a strawberry vanilla margarita. Delicious. One of my favorite places. Read more
Jon CatlinMarch 16, 2018
Al pastor tacos were great. Habenero margarita is WAY too spicy—avoid!

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