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Barrio Chino

Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Barrio Chino

8.2^/10

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Ranked #4 for steak in Lower East Side
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and Village Voice
"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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HectorNovember 23, 2015
Caipirinha > Margarita. Get the barbacoa if you like spicy.
Zach CarlileSeptember 10, 2017
The Guacamole is incredible. Definitely a must.
DoubleDeuceJuly 14, 2022
Just the right kind of bustling tequila and mezcal driven vibe.
Leah MaloneSeptember 24, 2014
Mole enchiladas are rich and totally worth it. Start with the ceviche.
SPƎNGLISH (ñ)August 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best enchiladas de mole in En Why See! Also Tamarind Margaritas and mezcal micheladas!
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Daniel Holzman, chef of The Meatball Shop, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Calamari ensalada. Read more
Charley MaAugust 18, 2013
Habanero infused grapefruit margaritas are awesome...but be careful it's actually spicy
Val C.March 18, 2011
Love love love this place! Def the best mexican food & margs in the city. Enchiladas verdes & fish tacos. Yum city!!
rogey_macSeptember 24, 2011
Kick off with a Jalapeño margarita to ease your taste buds in. Good tacos and amazing Cerviche. Love this place.
Jason T.May 14, 2010
Im 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
Tom VandenbogaerdeSeptember 11, 2016
Great margaritas! Try the chips with salsa.
Jiayi HuangJanuary 15, 2010
Fish tacos and awesome margheritas goes without saying. Mole is delish. Camarones borrachos made me cry with happiness. V. reasonable prices too! 10/10!
Margarita KrupOctober 7, 2014
Steak tacos were great! Chicken was on the dry side with little flavor.
Kimmie OhhMay 10, 2020
Arrachera tacos are simple but flavorful.
Patricia G.August 8, 2013
Try the Pollitos Asados con Salsa Verde, they are from heaven!
DanNovember 10, 2015
The sharing platter is a lot of food!
Alex GrantOctober 8, 2012
Great house margarita, great salsa... Very friendly staff. GO THERE!!
Kayleigh HarringtonApril 10, 2017
Get the enchiladas verde and skip the tacos.
Jari MäkeläDecember 14, 2014
Guacamole, cheviche, service, athmosphere!
Stewart CampbellAugust 13, 2018
Great margaritas, good tacos for NY, but pricy
Glynn MontemayorMarch 25, 2012
Jalapeño margarita. Do it. Joe and Amy are amazing and super friendly, too!!
Tori MathesonJanuary 13, 2015
Coconut margaritas and the shrimp tomato dish. Would not get the chicken enchiladas.
Ana MarieMay 12, 2015
The tacos for appetizer are amazing
Veena RAugust 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best Mexican and reasonable prices. Try Enchilada with green sauce and Tamarind Margarita
Ted MApril 6, 2019
Amazing Cocktails & Great food.
Mathias JakobsenJune 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
probably best upscale mexican in NYC. Bistec a la casa and habernero infused margarithas FTW. Read more
Tim McClureJuly 4, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Chicken enchiladas w/ mole are amazing.
Stephen KreickSeptember 17, 2011
Best margaritas. Crazy good flavors like jalapeño, etc. The raspberry one is sexy. Tacos. AMAZING.
Laura ChinAugust 7, 2014
The grapefruit habanero margarita is awesome.
Alberto SimonOctober 31, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Place has great margaritas and tasty tacos
Matt RestivoAugust 8, 2012
the steak tacos-- i know it sounds simple, but the meat is incredible.
Charlotte CraneMay 27, 2019
It’s ok. It’s no Wahaca (London). Service was abysmal - wrong order arrived; took ages (loads of tables turned around before us). Excuses given by stag, rather than a sincere apology.
miachel pruettJuly 23, 2011
To die for: Cactus & Black Bean Tacos, with their $3 Chips & Salsa. Coming from a Texan.
John HarringtonJune 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Habanero Grapefruit Margarita is my favorite drink in the city. Drink 3 of them and you'll get weird.
Diana MMarch 16, 2011
The calamari taco is underrated! Delicious! But since they're small, do order a side of black beans and cheese.
David McNamaraMarch 22, 2011
The Jalepeno margarita is like nothing you have had ever before. A cocktail you absolutely must try. Delicious.
Katie HollenbachSeptember 2, 2014
Mole enchiladas are delicious, but skip the watermelon margarita.
Food RepublicJune 4, 2012
No need to wait in line, saddle up to the bar and order jalapeno or grapefruit margaritas.
Jessica ZimmermanDecember 23, 2012
Grapefruit margarita is a must!
Adam SilverSeptember 12, 2011
Everything here is amazing. A neighborhood staple. Don't forget the cocktails.
Erik ZimmermannAugust 14, 2011
Obviously their margaritas are sick. For food, get the Chile En Nogada. It's incredible.
Rohit RaoJune 27, 2012
Be careful, in the context of margaritas, "jalapeno" and "habanero" may sound very similar to your waitress.
Sonny ByrdFebruary 8, 2013
Easily. EASILY. The best margaritas in manhattan.
Rob BlaskoFebruary 28, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Get at that spicy margarita.
Louis BruscoFebruary 16, 2012
Barrio is one of those rare Manhattan restaurants that is perpetually packed without the constant hype from food blogs.
April ThompsonApril 9, 2015
Get the guac and Verde enchiladas
Melyssa BrownSeptember 18, 2012
The habanero grapefruit marg has serious kick. Burns so good!
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
Check out Barrio Chino as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more
Dan HussonSeptember 3, 2012
Habanero grapefruit margarita is the way to go.
Rob BlaskoNovember 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Habanero grapefruit margarita is horrendously spicy—but in a good way. Highly recommended.

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