Amazing food. Love Lamb Day one of my favorite days to come. French onion soup, salad, bread blue cheese, lamb shanks and beans. The best!! Come for the Border Table lunch you will not be disappointed. read more

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This is one of our FAVORITE restaurants. They have such a good selection of food and the prices are great. They always give you salad and soup with your meals and the service is great. There bar is also very quaint and nice, with tables to sit comfortably. The mango margarita is one of the best I've ever had!!! Love this place!! read more

Centro Basco - Best mango margarita!! - Basque Near Me - Chino, California

The white woman in the front is racist and rude ! Both my son and husband had complaints about this woman on 2 separate occasions just picking up food orders for me I placed online . They both had the same experience with the same woman on two separate occasions. They both said she was rude to them and they felt as if she treated them that way Because of their skin color . I don't know who the woman is but they both complained and they never complain about anything . I won't be eating here no more . read more

just nowNEW Really good, well made, traditional food in an old-school atmosphere. The prices and amount of food are great considering the quality of the meals. Get the full meal with the soup, salad and beans. Get a side of blue cheese too for the bread. Also, contra the opinions of a few people here, I think it's great that they don't engage in a bunch of unnecessary, ridiculous hygiene theater. read more

A Must Try.! I'm a Limousine Driver and I have Eaten at the Best Restaurants in LA & OC, this place is right up there with them. Great Food.! Great Service.! Family Style... read more

Sometimes it feels like fate has a real hand in our lives. When one's eyes open to possibility, the previously unseen becomes visible. When those eyes are open to a targeted possibility, then the visible is lit with neon lights. For me, Centro Basco is a reminder that possibility is tangible. For those of you who love to eat, you know what I mean when I say that my ears are always open for something new to eat, even when I have completely stuffed myself and could not eat another bite. The next taste adventure is always around the corner. Somehow, in a conversation, the topic of Basque food came up. We were told that Bakersfield is the place to go for the real deal in Basque cuisine. Bakersfield isn't around the corner but, being the food addicted nuts that we are, we promptly bookmarked a recommended restaurant and started talking about driving to Bakersfield just to eat. A month or so later, the stars align again and someone mentions that there is a Basque population in Chino. Chino! That is just around the corner. Lo and behold, here comes another restaurant recommendation and we bookmark that. Coincidence and coincidence and, yet again, another. Just a little while ago our little food critic in training is invited to a birthday party. Where? Not Chino. Claremont, but close enough for us. Stars aligned, the three of us head to Centro Basco for dinner. Dinner here is an experience. First off, enter the restaurant from the side door, unless you need a drink first. The front door leads to the bar. From the side door, you enter a dim, wide open, older dining room where locals in the know are seated. In fact, they also know that you aren't from around here. Fortunately they smiled. If you call ahead, you can get the time for the family-style seating. It's a set course and you sit at long tables with lots of people. Unfortunately we were too late for that. However, there is a regular menu that is served throughout the dinner hours. The Basque know lamb, so I ordered lamb (definitely a must repeat). Mr. Handsome ordered roast chicken and our little food critic in training ordered veal. Then the parade started. We ordered the tongue and tomato, which came first. Ewww, I thought, but I'm willing to try. Shocking! It's tasty. Order this. Then came the bread. Next we got a big bowl of soup for the table. From there, the salad was served. The bread, soup, and salad are part of the meal and one could easily be filled up just from that. Finally our entrees arrived. They were all wonderful and homey. We ate our fill. However, we are professional eaters...or we think we are. When it came time for dessert, we found room to make it happen. Again, order the flan. Oh my! So darned good. The wait staff were efficient and friendly in that 'welcome to my home' sort of way. The food tasted like someone's amazing family cook was in the back making it just for you. There is love in the hand of the kitchen staff who prepared the food. In the end, I left wishing that I had a Basque grandmother back home to keep me fed. Bakersfield is still on our list. After all, now we need to eat to compare, right? Mostly, when the stars align and shine in neon, one must heed the call. What wonder awaits where that light does shine? read more

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So its Sunday and you wake up around 10 AM ...too late for breakfast, but you dont wanna get all gussied up for "brunch". Call up some friends, pack 'em into whoever has the biggest ride and drive out to CHINO!!!!! This place is for the epicurean adventurer, not because the food is weird, but because its a different kind of dining experience and you have to be willing to drive inland a bit, to a restaurant with no curb appeal that also happens to be a stone's throw from a men's penitentiary. You cruise in to the bar area and at 12 or 12:30 they ring a cowbell and that means you walk into one of several rooms with long tables and you sit next to strangers - but dont worry, its part of the experience. Chat with some old Basque folks, its nice. You always get bottles of red and rose from a local winery (and the bottles keep coming, so no worries), roquefort cheese, bread, veggie soup, and a plain but suprisingly tasty iceburg lettuce salad. Then comes the entree - anything from lamb, to tongue, to rabbit, blood sausage with mashed potatoes... But wait - there's more. After that comes steak and french fries. Then, if you can manage, for a few bucks extra you can get flan and coffee. After all that with tax and tip it'll cost each person about $25. I dunno about you guys, but my family and friends and I always end up pretty toasted after that place, so designate a driver. This review is already too long to go on about the Basque people, their history and culture...but if you are lucky you can don your cultural anthropologist hat and try to scope out the Basque folks, you can even hear them speaking their crazy language which is unrelated to any other language in the world. Period. No sh*t. read more

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Dined here twice in the past month as my husband really enjoyed their lamb entrees. There is an ample amount of food served here with each meal. All starters and sides are served family style and each person gets their own entree. Based on the reviews, this place is very well known for their lamb. I don't eat lamb but my husband has ordered the lamb chops and rack of lamb. They come with a small mint jello on the side that complements the lamb. I've never seen that before, but it really does go well together! I think the rack is better than the chops. All other menu items are just standard menu items. I was expecting something more cultural for Basque food that I wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. Kind of disappointed. The service is really good. All waiters and servers are pleasant and attentive. Save some money and buy the groupon for this place. read more

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I'm being more and more pleasantly surprised by unexpected good dining in Chino! Had no idea what to expect when my bf suggested this place after I got to his place fairly late from work. We arrived at 9:15 pm and they close at 9:30 but they still graciously sat us down and told us not to worry about being the last customer. Perused the menu while nibbling on bread, and our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. She suggested the Lamb, which unfortunately, I usually don't order, so she also suggested the Poulet Basque ($15) in addition to the RibEye (petite cut $17) which we got. Then came the FLURRY of food right after another before the main entree came. A giant bowl of soup was placed before us, and the waitress said that it's usually not that big, however, since we were the last customers, if we liked it, then we can take the remainder home for a 50 cent to-go cup fee since they dump leftovers. HELL YEA! My bf and I love soup, so this was an extreme bonus. And the soup was great too, as it was a Manhattan Clam Chowder. Next came a bowl of beans, a bowl of salad in a vinaigrette, a plate of jack cheeses, and a plate of tomatoes and thin slices of tongue in olive oil. Holy crap :0 All of it was simple, but fresh tasting. Tongue was delicious. I'm a very big fan of many different tastes, so this was perfect. After all that, THEN came even MORE! A plate of spaghetti with generous Parmesan, a plate of fresh fries, a plate of au gratin potatoes, and a plate of green veggies finished up the side dishes/pre-main courses. By this time, we were beginning to think we'll have a lot of leftovers. Our main entrees came, and the Poulet Basque was half a chicken in a tomato based sauce. Pretty tender! I took a couple bites and was full :( The RibEye unfortunately was cooked a little too done as it wasn't Medium Rare anymore. We probably won't get this the next time we visit. All the while, our waitress never rushed us, and assured us to take our time since she needed to set up for a banquet the next day anyway. Total for the bill came out to be $37 (not including tip) and we had a bunch of leftovers that became our lunch next day. A VERY pleasant dining experience, and the amount and quality of food was worth it! We look forward to trying more Basque dishes! read more

It should never be hard to give five stars to a truly authentic representation of cuisine and culture. Here at Centro Basco, you are treated like just another hungry cousin that has gathered at the family headquarters to eat. You walk into a dimly lit bar with a crowd of people who immedaitely become your long lost Basque uncle and aunts; people of the old country. You can't help but admire all the black berets that adorn the heads of the men who have been coming here for 20 years along with the hard yet dainty older women who sit proper at the bar with their glass of champagne conversing in Basque/French, waiting for the cow bell to call us in for feasting. This is your cue to order a pre-brunch drink like a bloody mary, mimosa, or a cold beer. Upon entering the dinning area, you are greeted with a spread, which lays upon king tables seating at least 20 people. Authentic Basque soup, fresh bread, and the best blue cheese of your life waits to be devoured. Family style plates of some of the most simplistically delicious food race out of the kitchen and you are left there for at least 3 hours eating, drinking endless bottles of specially made wine, and talking to your unkown neighbors. This Sunday we enjoyed tender lamb in gravy, whipped mashed potatoes, and blood sausage. Don'tforget to finish your meal with the most scrumptious chocolate cake and a nice cup of coffee. Sure it sounds simple and not really worth stomaching the interesting smell of Chino Hills, but come here and you will understand why it is essential for everyone to have the chance to dine at this gem of a place. As soon as you walk into this place, you feel transported to the Basque country feasting they way that it has always been done. Will always come back to this place... going to try and make it at least once a month:) read more

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I cannot believe that I had not heard of Centro Basco prior to meeting up with someone for dinner here a few weeks ago on a Tuesday evening. This place is amazing! We sat at the dining room, not the boarder's table (which I believe makes a difference as far as how the dining works). We started out with the soup of the day (which was the vegetable soup) and beans, which the waitress recommended that we put in the soup. Following was the salad with their homemade dressing and a slice of jack cheese. Then came the au gratin potatoes, french fries, and green beans... all were good, but I absolutely loved the potatoes! For my main course, I ordered the tilapia filet, baked. Finished off with the Gateau Basque for dessert. Everything was delicious!! This was one of my favorite dining experiences. The service was also great. I was happy with everything our waitress recommended. I will absolutely be coming back here and sitting at the boarder's table. read more

This place opened in the 40s, and they probably haven't decorated since then. The carpet and the wood paneling might be original - It is quite a dive. I wanted to try the family style, because it sounded unique. The food is marginal and not really worth what you pay for. It's a shame, because it could be so much more if the owner had any amount of vision, but what is evident instead is apathy. read more

I've been a regular here since I've moved to Chino in April. I only discovered this hidden gem in August, but every visit never disappoints. Every entree comes with the soup du jour, salad, sourdough bread, a side of potatoes (scalloped or fries) and steamed vege. Personally, I love love love their soups! Everything comes out so flavorful, and I always want a second helping (although its not such a good idea because I get too full for my entree). Everything is served family style (except the individual entrees), so you can always ask for more soup/bread/salad. The soups I've tried are the split pea, vegetable, Manhattan clam chowder, French onion and potato and leek. I'm a huge lamb fan, so my regular order are the lamb chops. With request, they top it off with garlic butter. You can even ask for their mushroom gravy, but the lamb chops come standard with the mint jello. My only wish is that it was mint sauce instead of mint jello. My brother tried the entre-cote rib-eye steak, and loved it! The boyfriend tried the BASA white roughy, and was not at all disappointed. They also have a special family style dining for lunch and weekend dinners. All the diners would sit at this long table with family, friends or even strangers and share everything that is on the table! I celebrated my birthday there early November, and it was awesome! They started off with the usual soup/bread combo, but this time it comes with a slab of blue cheese! There's even bottles of house wine (rose or red) being served at the table. Then came the salad course, and after that 2 entrees of chillindron (lamb shanks) and lamb chops. It costs $23++ per person, but it was totally worth every penny. read more

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After years of hearing how great this place is I was disappointed. The restaurant was too warm. We waited for service quite a while after we got seated. I had to ask to have my water to be refilled too many times. Our appetizer came out the same time as our main course so timing was not properly managed in the kitchen. The food was good once it finally got served. I liked the family style table just it took too long. read more

A very different dining experience for these times. It is in the "continental" style, the way they used to serve meals in restaurants back in the day... soup, salad and bread included. I liked that a lot. Full bar. The service was good, geniunely warm and helpful wait staff. We had: A Kid's meal (for my 9 y.o.), the split pea soup, basque beans, a side of the blue cheese, bread, salad, and 2 entrees: the rack of lamb and veal parmesean. The soup was excellent, light in texture, but oh-so rich flavor. The basque beans were delicious. Mind you, very simple food, but rich in a way that makes you feel full and satisfied. The bread was sliced sourdough. The blue cheese was great(side order was an extra $2.50- worth it) The salad was sooooo good: simple fresh greens tossed in a light vinegarette. I keep thinking about that salad and would like to have a big bowl of it for lunch someday! Again, extremely simple, but oh so good. The entrees were meh. Very homemade tasting, like something mom would whip up. The veal was breaded and fried, then topped with a piquant pepper/tomato sauce, like a reduction, really, and then a ton of melted cheese over top (white cheese of some kind) That's it. Very heavy. Very filling. I could only eat half (Took the rest home!) The rack of lamb was so tiny--but the meat was perfectly cooked, tender and very tasty. Served with a side of neon-colored miny jelly (my suggestion: the should make homemade mint jelly--it would like so much more at home on this plate) I thought it came with a side of potato, but alas this did not (a side of scallopped potato would have been nice, but maybe that was a-la-carte?) My hubs ate every dainty chop to the bone, it was finger-lickin' good. For the price, it really was tiny. Luckily there was bread beforehand. I wasn't fond of the green beans side. Overcooked and salty for my taste. Maybe they were canned. We didn't leave room for dessert. If you go, pace yourself..maybe don't eat as much bread....?? But its so addictive :) I will def go back and try the family-style meals (lunch and dinner), in the Winter, this food is waaayyy too heavy for summer, excp for the salad. We were boneheads and went on a Sat night with the intention of trying the family-style dining, but we got there way too early. (hint: It starts at 7:30pm on Saturday) Good place to have a small party, a family dinner: it is large, with 2 separate dining rooms for the different kinds of dining, and a large bar area as well. Bet its fun to close this place down on a Saturday night! read more

My dad passed away last year and was from the Basque country. I decided at the last minute to have a celebration of life last month before taking his ashes to Mundaka next month. They were awesome and accommodated me only a few days before the event. The Paella was delish. They typically only make it on certain days of the month, but the chef made it special for my event. The food and customer service was STELLAR. Two very big thumbs up!!! read more

For a region in between two of the culinary kings of the world, I'm slightly disappointed if Centro Basco represents Basque cuisine. The food was filling but hardly something that I would crave over and over again. Hiking through Basque country is one of the many things that I want to do and so I chose Centro Basco to experience what the cuisine might be like. First off, kudos go to our server who was attentive, friendly and not shy about telling us not to order something because they are trying it out on the menu and have not perfected it. It's highly refreshing to see that kind of honesty when most restaurants would be wiling to let you try it even though you might not be pleased with it. I ordered the Poulet Basque which was half a baked chicken topped with a tomato sauce with stewed tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. The chicken was cooked well and the skin was cooked to a crispy texture that was a good foil for the softness of the meat. One thing I didn't like was that there was so much tomato sauce that it overwhelmed the taste of the chicken. I had to scrape off the sauce and then dip the chicken meat into it. Overall the chicken was OK; nothing special. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/QkNAwat6czZEODoPB_Zu3g?select=ojAebC2H0vFJJEcyLMOORQ I also ordered the Combination Beef Tongue which came with very thin slices of tongue, tomato, cheese and was drizzled with olive oil. The combination was delicious! Yeah, it's tongue but if you just think it's meat you won't regret eating it. Before the entree came along there was a parade of food with mixed results. Soup for the night was potato leek. Good and filling soup that was a good way to start the meal. Next came the salad (more like greens) that had a vinaigrette as a dressing. Not bad but nothing special either. I had the entree with potatoes au gratin and vegetables. Again not bad but nothing special. I left Centro Basco full but somehow unsatisfied with the food that I had. Some parts of the meal were yummy and some not so much. read more

Centro Basco - Poulet basque - good chicken, too much tomato sauce. Just scrape some off and you'll be fine. - Basque Near Me - Chino, California

2.5 stars but...this is what I do so gotta go lower. Place is OK, it's like a Basque Version of Black Angus. We didn't go in with high expectations. Expect strange smells, no olive oil or sea salt in sight, un-vaccumed carpets, etc. Cool the way they serve everything together family style with soup salad beans etc. Lamb Chops were great. Ordered another round for Dessert they did mess up or order twice but we just didn't bother after. Prime Rib, we ordered 2 and it probably also made the list of top 2 worst we've ever had, in addition one was overcooked...which was surprising and another reason we ordered more lamb. The lengua and soup were alright and the fries were good. Everything else from sides to dessert was not. Not overly expensive, simple. read more

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Every time I go here with family or friends I go with the intention of trying something new. I never make it past the rack of lamb. Simply put, you're not going to find a better one anywhere! Perfectly done each time. You're going to have to wait, but that's the same with anything that is that delicious. The drinks are also on point. read more

Lovely atmosphere and delicious, authentic food. I believe it was the owner who talked with us. She took the time to explain the menu, basque cuisine and chat about the 71. :) The food was delicious and considerately delivered. Will be back again. read more

May not be what the general public wants it to be, but it most certainly is what it is supposed to be. As a Spaniard this makes me travel to my childhood in such a beautiful way, good food, appreciation for culture in a homey environment carried proudly by multiple generations. It isn't pretentious, it is true to itself. This is the type of place I want my children to remember someday and I am grateful to have it here. read more

Old school. Classic and must be experienced. I have been going there for at least 30 years and can't say enough about the family who lovingly runs the business. I truly feel transported by the ambiance and love to watch the guests who have been coming there forever and the family style dinners are delicious!! read more

Had an amazing experience at this restaurant! We initially sat down at the a la carte dining hall however, found out that there was a family style meal going on in the red room in the back and opted for that instead. Definitely did not regret that decision whatsoever! Like many have mentioned, this is a family style meal so you will be sharing multiple dishes with other diners who are seated at the long table. There was a wine tasting event going on in the other room so on the family style table was just myself, hubby, and two Basque gentlemen who we managed to engage in a lovely conversation with. Now the food - this is the highlight! Appetizers include bread with a brie cheese, salad, and a soup. Loved the soup in particular -almost like a minestrone but all the ingredients were tender and soup flavored perfectly without being too salty or bland. First course was a chicken dish. SO tender! It was sitting in a mushroom sauce that was paired brilliantly. Next course was a roast pork tenderloin with a mustard sauce - again, ridiculously tender (I don't even like pork and I ate two pieces). The mustard really gave the dish a tang that was suited appropriately for the pork. Mind you, all this for a mere $23 including tax! Oh and I forgot..this includes a FREE FLOW OF RED/WHITE WINE! Dessert was not included but I had to try the Basque cake. The waiter described it as an almond crust with a cheesecake like filling that is eggy. I would say that is pretty accurate and while it doesn't sound like much, the combination of almond with the cheesecake was quite phenomenal. The texture of the cheesecake is much like a Japanese cheesecake vs. NY cheesecake which is probably from the 'egginess' of it. Overall, will be back for more family style meals! This is definitely a place where I can see us coming back over time and getting to know more of the people around. Long story short, skip the a la carte menu outside (which is more Americanized) and come try the more traditional family style meal in the back room (usually served at 7 or 7:30pm so make sure to check the website before you go!) read more

I got nothing but love for Centro Basco I believe I've only been here five times I can't wait to go back already I feel like a regular of long-standing that's just the vibe they create And the food is delicious - so there read more

Just left for dinner. The atmosphere was comfortable yet dated. The service was excellent. The lamb was excellent. My wife had the chicken parmigiana was excellent. We will be back again to try out the different things on the menu. Thanks for the hospitality and not being rushed. read more

I love going to new restaurants. Was pleasantly surprised by Centro Basco. Heard amazing things from other reviews and friends. Service was excellent. I've rarely experienced this level of service. From the servers to the hostess, we felt welcomed and at ease. Servers answered all our questions without making us feel strange and made excellent recommendations. From beginning to end the staff was very helpful without being too pushy or overbearing. Food exceeded my already high expectations. We ordered the Rack of Lamb, medium, it was perfectly cooked. It was juicy and flavorful. It was plainly cooked topped with minced garlic. We also had the Lukinka and Noodles. Delicious homemade sausages with butter garlic noodles. Noodles were cooked to perfection, the sauce, though it was garlic and butter, wasn't overly garlic-y nor oily. Sausage was delicious. French onion soup was perfect, same goes for the salad. *Blue Cheese~ I'm not a blue cheese fan, but we heard great things, and for $3.00, we decided to try it. It was incredible, perfectly complimented the bread and butter, salad and lamb. Over all it was a great experience, food couldn't have been better, and the service made it a very enjoyable experience. read more

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A re-training of customer service is in order. So according to Yelp this place is open until 2a.m. "Great!" I thought so I called to place a carry-out order. When I asked if I can have an order of Spaghetti the employee responded with a "No". Me: No? Employee: No. Who's this? Me: A client. Turns out that while the bar is open until 2, the kitchen had closed after my call. The issue isn't that there was no food available but rather the manner in which the employee responded to my call. Last time I went to this restaurant was over 11 years ago and customer service was poor then, so I doubt I'll be visiting this restaurant any time soon. read more

The bartender shea was amazing! great service !! will recommend

Not being able to dine in does not mean you can't get that home style goodness. Ordered the spaghetti dinner, 1/2 roasted chicken dinner and beef French dip sandwich. Drove home to Corona and it was all piping hot. Soup salad and bread all included too. Thank you for a delicious meal. Support your local family owned businesses. read more

Hahaha... So the first thing that popped into my head is "the hills have eyes" and I wanted to leave. The restaurant really needs a remodel - it's kind of like what you would expect at a senior citizens' cafeteria. The table cloth is a piece of paper and my expectations went downhill from there. The food is tasty but extremely heavy with lots of butter everywhere. Just "meh" and not worth a special trip. read more

Mama Mia or Sacre Bleu. I didn't know if it was French or Italian. The service we had was impeccable. The food however well let's just say it was interesting. Thanks to the rotary club my girl and I won gift certificates to this restaurant. She lives in the area so she was excited to go here knowing she wanted to come here for a very long time. The restaurant had that old vibe, It shows it's wear. I thought this place was itailian but yelp says French. The menu had itailian options too. We sat down and they served our drinks and bread which is totally normal. We had soup and salad, the French onion soup was very basic. I didn't think anything of it. I ordered the rack of lamb and my lady ordered the flat iron steak both with scallop potatoes. When the food came out I was surprised just to see my rack of lamb with just a plastic cup of green mint jelly. If your paying $32.00 for a plate I expect a little bit of plating. The scallop potatoes where just thrown on a seperate plate and where a little to runny. The lamb quality was great yet it felt like it could of been seasoned better for $32 dollars. The same went for my lady, her steak was just thrown on a plate. The steak also had a cheese white wine sauce that just looked terrible. She didn't like the sauce so they let us exchange it. Like I said the service was great! Then when the steak came back plain (which we ask for) you could taste the grill as if the grill wasn't cleaned. We then ordered flan that tasted like we where in a sugar shortage(food trucks in l.a. have better flan for less) I mean we had to add sugar to normalize it. Plus the first sugar container had sugar that would not came out. That was comical I was hoping it be like Vince's spaghetti. A place that's been around a while, you expect decent classic food. My girl and I eat everywhere and we are not picky. I really feel this place makes its money off their bar which we may hit next time. I'd really would like to give more stars, but the food just needs to show more love. The people there are friendly and welcoming. Service was just top notch. Only complaint was the food. read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant since the '70s... It has remained fabulous through the years. Today I drove from Perris to Chino (35 miles) to get takeout... I had never tried the French dip (lamb) and I never made it out of the parking lot without eating it up. I have been trying this social distancing/staying at home thing for 5 days... The trip to Chino was lovely and the food was delicious it was a great outing from all this cooped up-ness. read more

A very good basic basque restaurant - very good food, great service. A lot of traditional favorites and a good Picon Punch! Lots of room, would be a good place for a party. Can choose to eat family style - or not. A go-to anytime in the Chino area. read more

First time there after my neighbor recommended. Great place and atmosphere. Super nice staff and owner Bernadette. Service and food were great. Will go back. read more

A perfect family restaurant. Our 1st time here didnt realize its been here for decades. Come dressed up or as casual as you like everyone welcomed. Soup, salad served with every meal. The pea soup bypassed Anderson's, tje beef tongue was fabulous with the salad. Im always cautious about ordering lamb, but this place knows what their doing. Usually dont order steak unless its a steak house, but their rib eye melts in your mouth. Angela was our server that took pitty on us, being our 1st time. She gave us the 911 on the history of the restaurant and plenty of order suggestions. Wanna feel like your at home or grandma's house for dinner, this is the place. read more

Extensive research and investigation have proven that anyone giving Centro Basco fewer than 5 stars is an enthusiastic and committed Denny's patron and fan. If you know what good food is and appreciate it, this is your place. The cultural experience is the frosting on the cake. Yes, it costs more to eat here than it did in 1980. So does gasoline, water from your faucet, your automobile, and virtually everything else in life. Why would this be an exception to the pattern? It is still reasonable and a great place to go for an outstanding meal. read more

I think sitting in a communal table and sharing food with a bunch of strangers in a restaurant was a bit uncomfortable for me. Although we met this couple and we enjoyed their company. What I didn't like was the food. It tasted like it was sitting out for a long time. They're all cold. We had the breakfast where we shared bacon, eggs, sausages and bread. All of 'em were cold. Except for the coffee. Thank God for that! There were 2 bottles of wine, pairing it with a cold bread, sausage, bacon and eggs was a bit yucky for me. If it's mimosa then that makes sense right???!!! read more

Centro Basco - Basque Near Me - Chino, California

This place has been around for decades, and for good reason. I love the old school feel of it, it's authentic, simple, and unpretentious. The food is fantastic and abundant. The Amatxi special is my favorite option with soup, salad, green beans, spaghetti, tongue with tomato and cheese slices. read more

We have been coming here for years!..We held our wedding reception here yesterday and it turned out amazing!!!..Thank you Bernadette for making our day extra special!!..you and your staff did a wonderful job!!!..we were so pleased with everything!!!..Definitely will recommend you guys!...Again, THANK YOU!!!!..Centro Basco quicks ass!!!!.. read more

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I have been coming to this restaurant for many years, and it is always memorable and delicious. This is not just a place to eat, this is a traditional meal among amazing people and service that makes you feel like family. My recent experience was beyond exceptional. I held a graduation dinner for my daughter and some very close friends. Bernadette helped us get everything in order, and when we arrived it was absolutely smooth, joyful and amazing. I am so grateful to everyone who helped make this night special. Anyone who wants an amazing meal that will also be a memorable dining experience, this is your place. All my love to this restaurant. read more