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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    ox Oxtail Stew
    Sandra B.

    This was our first time at Centro Basco. The bread was warm and seemed fresh baked. The appetizer was great. It was fresh and not overdone. We were given fideo and beans with our meal - yummm-mmm The oxtail was hearty and the potatoes were delicious. The salad was so good i had a second serving. I tasted the fish - it was delicious but I was too full to eat more than a nibble. The veggies were good but some of the green beans were over cooked others were al dente - I prefer the latter. We brought home a slice of the homemade Basco cheesecake. It was ... you guessed it...DELICIOUS! it was not too sweet. It tasted sooo light. Actually it was a 10/10. This is a well established local restaurant. The service was great. The restaurant has charm. Loved it!! We will be back !

    Isobel L.

    Basque cuisine, known for hearty dishes and even heartier portions, has outlasted nouvelle cuisine, veganism, and the raw food movement. Why? It's delicous and offers great bang for the buck. Centro Basco exemplifies these traits and offers a fantastic dining experience. My friend and I each ordered an entree, with the Basque setup (here called the Aitaxi meal) and including salad, soup, beans, pickled tongue and spaghetti with tomato sauce. My Poulet Basquaise (chicken roasted with Basque sauce) was tasty and filling. My friend's oxtail stew was the hit, though, rich and savory and a must-get. My friend was also kind enough to share some of his Lukinka Bites, tasty sausage bites that are also another must-order. Service was friendly and there's ample space for the whole family. Free parking in the lot. Highly recommended!

    Breakfast of champions!
    Katy S.

    Centro Basco has become one of our family's favorite places to eat. The service is always fantastic, and the restaurant has such a welcoming atmosphere, it truly feels like a home away from home. We especially love coming here for birthdays and for the annual Basque breakfast held every Labor Day weekend. The breakfast is served in a traditional "boarder style," which means you'll be seated with others unless you come with a large group. The food is served family-style, making the experience both fun and communal. Breakfast usually includes eggs, sausage, bacon, fresh bread, a tomato sofrito, French fries, and blue cheese. It's always hearty and delicious! For dinner, I can't recommend the lamb or the oxtail stew enough, though honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you're ever in the Chino area and want to try some Basque food, please check Centro Basco out!

    Bar area with lounge seating.
    Jenn R.

    Attended a family gathering and dined in their larger banquet space. The set up was simple, but service was great and we had an open bar with drinks flowin'. Our lunch was served family style. Dinner rolls, salad, roasted vegetables, french fries, and sliced steak with vegetable du jour were all placed at the center of each table and we helped ourselves to how ever much we wanted. The onion soup arrived in individual bowls to each person. The overall meal was good; not overly complicated. The main restaurant had an old school vintage charm to it. A large mural of... what I'm guessing is Basque Country, is prominently displayed on the wall. A small bar area sits off to the side of the dining space with TVs to watch the game. THE PARKING. Free parking in their lot. THE RETURN. Yep, I'm interested in trying out different basque dishes!

    Oxtail stew
    Rollie P.

    The oxtail stew was excellent. It was tender and the sauce was delicious. The escargot was also delicious. It was not chewy but instead tender. The French onion soup is not as thick & rich as I would like and not as seasoned as I've had in other restaurant. Ample servings of salad & soup. I was surprised by the neat ambiance of the dining area. If you go in through the bar area, one wouldn't be impressed. The hostess & server were very friendly & attentive. Service was excellent. I'd come back to try the other dishes.

    Tongue & Tomato - 4 Pieces
    Juliana B.

    We went to Centro Basco to celebrate my grandfathers 90th birthday. This restaurant has been in Chino for a long time since he had been there over 40 years prior and it still got his approval! I ordered the codon blue (my first time trying this dish). It was very flavorful and I enjoyed it! The actual portion of meat was a bit on the smaller side but this is made up for by the delish sides and soup (French onion or tomato basil ) and salad appetizer that come with the meal! I thought the roasted veggies were quite flavorful and the mashed potatoes were incredible. It also came with a bit of cranberry sauce which paired very nicely with the cordon blue since I felt the meat was a bit dry. Others in my party got the oxtail soup and the pork chops and that was quite enjoyed as well. The next time I am here I will definitely be trying the pork chops since they looked incredible! Slightly breaded and quite large for the price ! The ambiance has a "old timey" feel to it. It was a very peaceful dinner experience. They also had a bar area off to one side of the restaurant with some TVs playing whatever sports game was on that night. I also saw a more private room for big parties. The service was very fast, and the waiters were always nearby incase we needed anything. They let us bring in our own cake for our celebration, but they did have a 15$ corking fee when we wanted to bring in our own wine. Overall it was a very nice birthday dinner experience! Boppie (my Grandpa) approved! Date of visit : January 23, 2025

    Pork Chops
    Jeanette P.

    Great service, generous portions, and delicious food. Come hungry as each course adds up to a full belly!

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    Excellent food!!! The service is great and the prices are fair. It is one of our favorite restaurants that's serves a 3 course meal.

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    They are vegetable soup literally taste like my grandmother's. That alone earned them five stars.

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    Excellent food and excellent service! We've gone on holidays and they have great family meals too!

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    Thank you for your kind words. Why only 1 star?

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    Food and service are always good! They need to advertise more so they can get the word out about their great restaurant.

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    Our roasted chicken was delicious the soup and salad were delicious our waitress was so friendly thank you so much.

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    Great service...enjoy these restaurants while we still have them. Food quality excellent!

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    I had not been there in 62 years. Still has excellent as I remember! A very unique basque menu and excellent service.

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