Barrio Chino
Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The experts at Food Network and Village Voice recommend this place
"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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J MNovember 8, 2017Long 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.
Steve AndroulakisAugust 6, 2014The cocktails, entree platter (to share) and lamb with tortillas were all fantastic. Worth the price.
Sarah KlineAugust 21, 2011Don'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!!
Dante D'OrazioDecember 17, 2012Great place, but recommend coming off-hours if you just want to enjoy a drink and some (fantastic) food -- can get very crowded.
Rebecca MazzaJanuary 10, 2017Everything was spot on! Pork tacos, mole, and shrimp were all worth coming back for
Pulse RadioNovember 22, 2011Jalapeño 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.
Barrio Chino is a neighborhood gem. Excellent food, great drinks. A little bit of DF on the LES.
Shyla D.March 24, 2012Guacamole 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!
Eelain SteketeeDecember 20, 2010u 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.
Chop Suey ClubOctober 25, 2016Mole is our go to dish. Free load of homemade tortilla chips and guacamole for every table.
Karin GattringerJuly 28, 2019Great Mexican food, chilaquiles were amazing. Big portions, so come hungry.
Marta TroickaFebruary 18, 2013The calamari tacos are A+, though none of the others are a letdown. And obviously, you must pair anything with a habanero grapefruit margarita.
Get the black bean dip. Get any of the tacos. Order the Top Shelf grapefruit. Enjoy one of the best places on earth.
Hands down the best margs in the city. Jalapeño and lime, tamarind, or habanero if you're feeling saucy. Do it.
Krystal VadharSeptember 21, 2016El verde! Bartender had us try the spicy margaritas first- beware it's extremely spicy 😰
Food LoverSeptember 14, 2011Best dishes are ceviche, enchiladas verdes, and steak. Margaritas are fresh fruit and delicious. Food is very reasonably priced for the quality.
Natasha RajpalOctober 24, 2016Bistek a la casa with some spinach on top...melt in your mouth delicious.
Erika GrijalvaOctober 15, 2014The mole is the best in their menu. For brunch the huevos rancheros hit the spot.
John GladyszMarch 5, 2013Habanero magarito gave me the hiccups for 20 minutes. Ask for a small sample - the waiters are cool and will let you try it
Katie MurphyJune 21, 2010PLEASE 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!)
The chips and salsa comes with three different salsas - all really delicious!
William HoffmanMay 23, 2016The Barbacoa is absolutely delicious. Margs were pretty sour and tart and the tacos are very small.
Emilie FuttermanApril 17, 2015Super yummy Mexican food with an Asian twist. The spicy margarita is super spicy.
Eric VenkerAugust 22, 2014Avoid the crowds and sit at the bar for lunch. Tacos and margaritas. All awesome.
OMGICUMarch 21, 2011This 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.
Ranu RajkarnikarMay 31, 2016Brunch is great here. Michelada, chips + guac, steak and eggs. Done. Breakfast of a champion.
Anita TandonMay 21, 2012The soppasitos are awesome- light and satisfying. The Habanero Grapefruit marg is intense! Jalapeno was just right for me.
Margaritas are incredible here. The jalapeño tequila is extremely hot. If you can't handle it, try half jalapeño/ half regular
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
Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011Winner 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.
Doctore AguacateNovember 11, 2014Guac rocks. Good and onion-ey w solid fried chips. Tacos don't live up to the hype
Still the best margaritas in NYC, hands down. I recommend the jalapeño lime.
Jason T.May 14, 2010Im a taco fan, these were awesome. The Habanero margaritas were popular with others, if you have the buds for it, go for it. Me, I cant even look at them without reaching for water. Too hot
Charley MaAugust 18, 2013Habanero infused grapefruit margaritas are awesome...but be careful it's actually spicy
Margarita KrupOctober 7, 2014Steak tacos were great! Chicken was on the dry side with little flavor.
Jack NobleAugust 10, 2014Get the jalapeño Margarita. If you like more spice, get the habenero version.
Jiin ChoiSeptember 7, 2013The perfect complement to all the dishes: the Michelada = beer+Worcestershire sauce+Cholula hot sauce+lime juice
billy caeserDecember 7, 2014Enchilada 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!
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- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
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- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 228-6710
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No
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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No
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- 7.0
"We stumbled upon this place by accident, when the wait was too long at Barrio Chino. The drink list is awesome - we loved the Hibiscus Margarita. We paired it with the shrimp tacos & the steak tacos."
The Corcoran Group - 8.3
"We did the smaller plates and got to try a little. Everything was amazing. Trust your server for portion sizes."
Candice DSouza - 8.5
"Getting a table here is harder than getting citizenship, but if you manage to, it's worth the wait. It's a great underground dining experience. The décor is great, and so is the food."
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