Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Barrio Chino

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Order Barrio Chino Takeout or Delivery

    Barrio Chino Photos

    BARRIO CHINO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise

    You might also consider

    More like Barrio Chino

    Recommended Reviews - Barrio Chino

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    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!!!

    a plate of quesadillas and a bowl of salsa
    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.

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Garbage restaurant, horrible staff, terrible management, surprised they're still open.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jack M.
    745
    1421
    1499

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Jason M.
    982
    1841
    8134

    2 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Dan P.
    0
    48
    18

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sha M.
    252
    342
    1253

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brenda L.
    225
    36
    9

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anu D.
    8
    36
    63

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Nick C.
    464
    1423
    3539

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 31

    Barrio Chino Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Barrio Chino

    Do they have vegetarian options?

    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.

    Will you be showing the next Mexico World Cup game on Monday, July 1?

    View All 5 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 106,241 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    The Spaniard - The Spaniard front bar

    The Spaniard

    3.7(440 reviews)
    1.2 miWest Village
    $$

    The Spaniard is a spot for a real drink if you're in the mood…read more I've been here a few times. The last time was a couple of weeks ago, were in town for the weekend. After a nice stop and a secret garden in west Greenwich, I decided to use the points I had racked up and suggested a beverage at the Spaniard. It was agreed upon, in part as i suggested "they probably have a nice bathroom". Of which they did. It helped they had a nice house drink menu too. My gal found something she would like, and she did. After a fun drink off their menu I got a scotch. Old Putney 12 year. Actually the bartender came up and said they were out, would I want a 18 year or 20 year, something like that. it was a bit more money but it was he last beverage of the weekend trip so I got it. My Lourd it was good. If we had time I would have gotten an Oban they had, but we were off. But we will be back, maybe this year. And if I have racked up enough points in the area, I will suggest this excellent whisky bar.

    Well if this isn't a perfect late night destination in NYC, I don't know what is! A last minute…read morewhim landed me in NYC on Holiday Eve 2024 and I needed a meal. Walking through the cold streets, I stumbled upon The Spaniard which has quickly become one of my favorite NY destinations! We were there for a quick 30 hour trip to experience the "Holiday Magic". After a long day of travel, we just needed something good. We arrived and they accommodated us in a back booth tucked behind the bar, perfect! Our waiter was a delight and very responsive. The martini was kick-ass and our waiter was kind enough to offer us many recommendations. We landed on Charbroiled Oysters, Steak Tartare, and French Onion Dip. Someone slap me, I'm drooling while I write this review over a year later. Seriously, phenomenal. Every bite was amazing! We cleared the table and manged a few cocktails during our time with The Spaniard. If you are ever in the West Village, stop by, you won't be sorry! Thanks me later, actually!

    Photos
    The Spaniard - Back bar at The Spaniard

    Back bar at The Spaniard

    The Spaniard
    The Spaniard

    See all

    Dear Strangers - Such a nice cute bar!

    Dear Strangers

    4.3(28 reviews)
    1.1 miGreenwich Village

    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

    Photos
    Dear Strangers
    Dear Strangers
    Dear Strangers - Smoked chicken croquettes

    See all

    Smoked chicken croquettes

    Sip & Guzzle - Soft serve kumquat

    Sip & Guzzle

    4.1(272 reviews)
    1.1 miWest Village

    Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Time: 5pm…read moreParty of: 6 Reservation Made Thru: Resy Accolades: No. 39 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2025, No.5 North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 *Chinatown No.5 ($31) *Satsuma Creamsicle ($28) *Tomato Tree ($24) *Yakitini ($28) *Jamon & Cheese ($31) x2 *Whisky Nigiri ($29) *Addictive Cabbage ($8) *Doctor Green ($26) *Strawberry HotPot ($26) *Dirty Mango ($27) *Plantain Colada ($26) x2 *Espresso Matahini ($28) *Southeast Gimlet ($25) *Espresso Martini - Classic ($25) *Large Party - 20% ($83.80) *Tax ($37.19) My group was on a mission to get bar reservations. We ended up booking a party of four initially when rezzies were released. Later, we made a separate rez for a party of two as we had two more people join and there weren't any openings for a party of six. They were nice enough to combined the two bookings and give us one table when we checked in. I got the chinatown no 5. I was born in sf chinatown and my last name in chinese is the number 5, so I figured it was meant to be. Very cute presentation. The cocktail is in a bottle, so you end up with more than one pour. Nice since the rest of my party could try. I did have another cocktail afterwards, but I cannot remember what it was for the life of me. I enjoyed sipping on it tho. Our server was sooo sweet. Friendly, attentive, and informative. The cocktails here are definitely creative, so she was very helpful in guiding us towards what we may like and describing the different drinks. Inventive cocktails. Had a great time here. REVIEW #4012

    Sip&Guzzle was recently made #1 bar on the list of Top 50 in North America in April 2026, and I…read moreknew I had to make my way here! We were not able to make a resy, so we had standing room at the bar area. 5/5 Rum&Coke - truly such a standout drink due to their secret house blend of spices for their Coke! This such a light and refreshing drink, and woud be very appropriate for the friend who says they do not like spirit forward drinks. 4/5 Super Lychee Martini 4/5 Coffee Martini

    Photos
    Sip & Guzzle - Bar Area by the entrance

    Bar Area by the entrance

    Sip & Guzzle - Hand rolls $

    Hand rolls $

    Sip & Guzzle - Wagyu old fashioned

    See all

    Wagyu old fashioned

    Serpentine - Espresso Martinis

    Serpentine

    4.5(24 reviews)
    1.4 miWest Village

    We got here early before it started hopping and boy did it hop. The service was friendly and fast…read more The drinks great. The food (only one of our friends ate) looked pretty good, but not exceptional. I'd come back again. A fun, nice, clean bar with a great crowd and staff.

    We had a great time at Serpentine for post-dinner drinks recently. I already had it mind when we…read morewalked by on our way to dinner and even at around 8:30 (on a Saturday) it was already busy. Not surprising, then, that it was pretty packed by the time we finished dinner, at 10:30ish. Serptentine has a solid cocktail list, one that definitely reflects the West Village sensibility. The drinks are all clear variations of classics (ie., martini, negroni, espresso martini, margarita, old fashioned, etc.) but with some added intrigue. All well-executed and made efficiently, which is very impressive during weekend primetime. If you're not nearby I wouldn't make a trip to the area just for Serpentine, but it's a fantastic option if you live/work in the neighborhood and/or are getting a meal in the area and are looking for a bar to start or end at. As I mentioned, it was relatively busy when we arrived here. There weren't any open seats initially but the host said we could hang around the bar for a bit, as he expected a table to open soon. It was probably 10 minutes before we were sat which is basically like being sat immediately in New York time. And generally, the staff here were great -- very personable and accommodating, quick service, only praise in that area. The vibes here are cozy but lively, giving more of a friend hangout than a date (it's also relatively loud so not ideal for conversation if you're sitting across from someone at a table, versus standing and mingling or sitting on bar stools). If you're a dirty martini person you are in luck here, because the Serpentini (grey goose vodka, dry vermouth, olive brine, pepperocini liqueur) is unlike any other. And I get dirty martinis pretty much everywhere I go, so that's saying something. Why is it so unique, you may ask? Well, the pepperocini liqueur is a nice touch and props to whoever decided it was necessary to make such a thing. But the real game changer is the sidecar. You may be thinking -- how is a sidecar unique? Well, it's not just any sidecar...it is not filled with more martini but simply PURE FILTHY BRINE. I mean, if you're ordering a dirty martini, you probably would take a bath in olive brine, brush your teeth with olive brine -- hell, maybe even your contact solution is just olive brine. Want to make your martini dirtier as you drink it? Serpentine has you covered. It is so simple and obvious yet I've never experienced it before. And, because I've never met someone who loves dirty martinis who doesn't also drool over blue cheese-stuff olives, the Serpentini's got that too. Though less exciting and groundbreaking, Mezcal Negroni (ilegal mezcal, campari, averna amaro, lo-fi gentian amaro) is also solid. I love a mezcal negroni and this one is relatively straightforward, just a subtle variation with a few different amaros to add some complexity and herbal notes. A fun and versatile neighborhood spot. It's in prime location so I imagine to rent is absurd, so fingers crossed that it sticks around!

    Photos
    Serpentine
    Serpentine - Espresso martini

    Espresso martini

    Serpentine

    See all

    Barrio Chino - mexican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...