This will never not be one of my favorites on the LES. Usually easy to get a seat. Saturday, and especially Sunday, mornings and early afternoons are uncrowded. Laid back. During this visit I wanted the memelas benedictas, which is lamb barbacoa, tortillas, poached eggs, and achiote with hollandaise and cilantro. The barbacoa here is pretty great! But . . . they were out of it. So I got the huevos and bistek (steak and eggs) served with delicious black beans, queso fresco, and a fresh green salad. Steak was cooked as I requested, medium, seasoned well, juicy on the inside, charred on the outside. Eggs runny as I asked. Margaritas here are always perfection. Bartenders are always a vibe.

Stumbled upon this place late, near 11p. The server Nancy came in right away. Super chill, attentive, personable, asked me what I liked, and each of her suggestions blew me away. I love the drinks, and I especially love their smoky shrimp, avocado-lime puree, and tostada. I learned that it was a cinco de mayo special that become a menu staple, and I'd eat that every time. That skirt steak was also so flavorful. The atmosphere is low-light and intimate, so it was a very cozy time. Will be back!

My partner and I were in the area for a comedy show and stumbled onto Barrio Chino late Wednesday night. We walked in and were met with a friendly face and we were able to sit right away. For drinks I ordered the Hibiscus margarita and it tasted great and they didn't skimp on the tequila. Now for the star of the night. I had the Tuna Tostada and it was delicious--it was tossed in a slightly spicy marinade with a delicious creamy citrus sauce on the base and topped with cabbage, cilantro and sesame seeds. It was fresh and had so much flavor. The carnitas tacos were also yummy. In terms of ambiance, it was lights dimmed, candle light with a super cute aesthetic. Definitely a date night spot. I also appreciated that they played actual Spanish music and not top forty. Overall great experience would def come back.

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!

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.