Chino Latino
Minneapolis, MN 55408-1954
Phone: (612) 824-7878
- Price:
- $$
- Specialties:
- Bartenders
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bar Menu 2006, See and Be Seen Bar 2005, Martini 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 4:30pm-1am, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-2am
Editorial Review for Chino Latino – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The decor is accented by tropical touches--dramatic candles, rustic wood and rainbow-colored chopsticks. Cusines of the tropics are served family style to hip urbanites looking for mates or to unwind. As the night moves on, the space becomes more bar than restaurant, but the full menu hangs out until close. Popular dishes include the Lamma Island salty squid--crispy fried calamari with peppers and onions--and the vegetarian Weed Eater maki sushi plate.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitFeeling flirty? Sit at the big Congregation Table with complete strangers. You never know who you might meet.
What to DrinkSignature "Hot Zone cocktails" like the cheekily named Kama Sutra Mama come topped with little umbrellas and plastic animals.
Know Before You GoBefore you order, ask about entree size. Certain items are enormous--enough to feed three or four people.
User Reviews for Chino Latino
07/12/2008 Posted by jnhooligan786
I've been to Chino's at least six times, but each time with a different group insisting to go there. I must admit that when I first moved to Minneapolis I was wowed by my first visit to Chino's. It seemed so trendy and vibrant, but that impression quickly disappeared after subsequent visits. The food that is served there is consistently overpriced and really not as authentic as others say it is. I wouldn't necessarily believe those who rave about the food here. I doubt they'd know the difference between a McDonald's burger and a steak. I really do think the owners of this place know that they can exploit newbies and overcharge for "ethnic" food. The service was some of the worst and slowest I've experienced. However, this place is good if you're looking for somewhere to people watch. It's consistently packed with 20-30 something year-olds on evenings. You'll basically be paying admission to visit the zoo if you come here. Instead of seeing animals though, you'll see people in their artificial habitats.
Pros: Decor, patio seating
Cons: Food quality, price, service and long waits
05/06/2008 Posted by mplsdiner
This is one of the good restaurants around here. Their international menus really taste authentic or very close. Great service and ambiance, but it gets very noisy and rowdy. This place is a bit pricey, but servings are good for sharing family style. Bottom line = Good restaurant, authentic international flavors, just a bit pricey and very noisy
Pros: authentic international flavors
Cons: a bit pricey, very noisy and rowdy
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