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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 #1 for margaritas in 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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Amanda TheilerMay 4, 2015
mexican $8-14
Alexandra SmithMay 30, 2010
Best margaritas and guacamole you will ever have
Quinton MaMay 30, 2016
So slow. So so slow
Andrew AndrewMarch 3, 2012
Our Video Review: http://tinyurl.com/84258w7
harryhJuly 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Get a Habanero Margarita.
Sammy AlkanJanuary 18, 2010
Fidel, the bartender during the week, is super friendly. Say hello!
Jenny Soo HooSeptember 27, 2012
They charge $2.50 if you ask for more chips with your guac
EricNovember 23, 2010
Ask for Fidel, then tip him well!
Mike MaxwellJuly 16, 2010
Guacamole appetizer is to die for
Miguel BanuelosJuly 25, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Always: Grapefruit habanero margarita Read more
Charlotte CraneMay 27, 2019
Only go if you’re this end of town, else don’t bother
Allan BeaufourApril 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Gargh. They don't serve coffee anymore
Warren FraserMay 21, 2013
Holy Habanero!!!
Marc GalindoAugust 26, 2009
Don't try and find a table. Wait until someone gets up from the bar. There's always someone getting up every 10 minutes.
Wes AdamsMay 1, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Habanero margaritas are no joke. HOT stuff but so good.
Carmen da SilvaAugust 15, 2011
Grapefruit margs, they are the cat's meow!! Read more
Lauren BozarthMarch 26, 2010
Grapefruit margaritas and fish tacos = an amazing experience.
David ZieglerDecember 19, 2009
Been here 5+ times
perfect remedy for a cold day, their sopa azteca!
Erik MichielsenOctober 13, 2009
corner bar seats rule the roost, moreso when you rock enchiladas verde, people!
Boberto PatricioOctober 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Best Mex in the big Apple, Angeleno approved!
Ray TiongJanuary 15, 2010
Margaritas and fish tacos! Great mole too...
John HarringtonMay 2, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The Micheladas are excellent.
Daniel VillarAugust 15, 2014
Not that great. Better Mexican food at other places for better prices.
Nate WestheimerAugust 30, 2009
habeñero-infused grapefruit margarita is hot. I dare u to find out how good it is
Mindee AvivaDecember 23, 2010
That jalapeño marg is insane!!! Looooove!!!!
Henry CaseyMay 28, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Jalapeño infused Lime Margarita. YAT YAT YAT YAT. MAN DOWN.
Sinan Uğur ÇetinkayaJune 29, 2019
Margeritas are good but the food is overpriced and mediocre
Michael MilbergerFebruary 15, 2009
Go to Barrio Chino and get the Grapefruit Margarita. Habanero if you need more hair on your chest. Read more
Tim MelideoFebruary 7, 2011
The tacos are served cold.
Lauren DocktorJanuary 16, 2011
Raspberry paloma marggg!
Gene VegaDecember 1, 2009
excellent snacks, cold beer!!!
Joseph NehoraiFebruary 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Fish tacos and michelada with negra modelo...
Katie O'ConnellMay 21, 2010
Tasty Borrachos Camarones Read more
Sergey ShmidtJune 8, 2013
Great bar with good cocktails, amazing taco and burrito. Be vigilant: kitchen working from 5 pm.
Tara JagsFebruary 19, 2012
Avoid mean/cranky hostess.
Ryan SchultzJune 11, 2011
Do not expect prompt service
Karyn RiegelAugust 11, 2009
grapefruit margarita and fish tacos
Brandon PerlmanFebruary 12, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Tacos. No doubt
Maya Jimenez 😬August 27, 2013
Food was pretty mediocre and the service sucked.
Mike BodgeSeptember 13, 2012
Dont waste your time. Horrible food poisoning 5 minutes after eating here. Call 311 this place might kill you.
Kieren SmithDecember 29, 2011
Slow service. Long wait. Not worth it. Go to Taqeria LES instead.
jin kimMarch 6, 2012
this place sucks. the worst service ever. bitch waitress.
Vida EhnApril 13, 2014
Mmmmmm, si !¡
Caleb GanzerDecember 11, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Micheladas!!
Beatriz Garriga RamosJanuary 17, 2015
Cocteles, nachos
Mariana WMarch 27, 2011
Ensalada de calamari ... Yum!!!!
Ilona D.April 5, 2010
camarones borrachos = deliciousness!
Ashley EmmaFebruary 25, 2012
Jalapeño margarita, yes please

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