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Name: Chino Latino
Address: 2916 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
Telephone: (612) 824-7878
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.64

Chino Latino

2916 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

(612) 824-7878
Store is closed

Chino Latino Menu

Little Dishes To Share

Habañero Hell Poppers*

Screaming Steamed Mussels*

Hot Zone Spare Ribs

Kalbi Beef Short Ribs

Esquites

Popocatepe

Chicken Or Vegetable Potstickers

Lamma Island Salty Squid

Lumpia Shanghai

Nachos Del Sol

Black Laab

Korean Bulgogi Lettuce Cup

Empanada De Janeiro

House Of Wang Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Pescado Ahumado

Tostada De Tinga

Bang Bang Firecracker Wing*

Queso Fundido

Big Kahuna Polynesian Pupu Platter

Pork Belly Steam Bun
Street Hawker Skewers

Jerk Chicken Skewers

Lemongrass Pork Satay

Ginger Shrimp

Beef Flank Steak

Chicken Breast

Crispy Shrimp Lollipops

Satay Sampler Platter
Tio Pepe’s Taco Hole

Beef Barbacoa

Camarones

Chicken Tinga

Chorizo Con Papas
Bigger Dishes To Share

Carne Asada Ala Moreliana

Pinoy Paella

Baja Beach Shack Fish Tacos

Belaf0nte’s Banana Boat Chicken

Coconut Shrimp Curry*

Cuban Pork Crisis

Montego Bay Jerked Chicken*

Senegalese Peanut Curry*

Lamb Tagine
Argentine Rodizio

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

11oz Argentine Beef Tenderloin

1 Pound Jalapeño Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Adobo Chicken
From The House Of Wok The Dog

Kung Pao Chicken*

The Mad Mongolian Bee*

Chinatown Lo Mein

Phuket Noodles*

That Ho Chi Minh’s Fried Rice
Sides

Black Beans And Rice

Fried Bananas With Queso Fresco

Steamed Jasmine Rice

Traditional Naan Bread

Wok Glazed Green Beans

Crispy Fried Plantain Chips

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Sticky Rice
Tribal Feasts

Fidel’s Capitalist Pig Roast

Chino Ssäm Family Dinner

Cuy
Desserts

Hot Funky Love

Chocolate Volcano Cup

Singapore Street Market Sweets

The Fire Goddess’ Sacrificial S’mores Platter

Chocolate Flandango

Borracho Tres Leches

Fried Ice Cream

Kaffir Lime And Mango Trifle

Seasonal Gelato

Hot Zone Banana Split

Apple Pie-tini

Key Lime Pie

Honolulu Hummer

Salted Caramel Martini

The Happy Ending
Hot Tea

Caffeine Free

Light Caffeine

Caffeinated
Coffee

Chino Latino Blend Regular Or Decaf

Espresso

Cappucino

Latte
Cognac

Courvoisier V.s.

Hennessy V.s

Remy Martin V.s.o.p.

Louis Xiii
Scotch

Chivas Regal

Johnnie Walker Red

Johnnie Walker Black

Laphroig 10 Yr

The Glenlivet

Glenfiddich

Macallan 12 Yr

Macallan 18 Yr

Johnnie Walker Blue
Tequila

Patron Café

Gran Patron Platinum

Casa Noble Añejo

El Tesoro Paradiso

Jose Cuervo reserva De La Familia

Herradura seleccion Supreme Añejo

Don Julio 1942 Anejo
Liqueurs

Gozio Amaretto

Grand Absinthe

B & B Liqueur

Grand Marnier

Wild Africa creme Caramel

Agavero

Damiana
Rum

Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva

Bacardi Solera

Planters Gold Xo

Gossling’s Old Family Reserve

Pyrat Xo Reserva

Pyrat Cask 23

Healthy Meal suggestions for Chino Latino

Little Dishes To Share

Habañero Hell Poppers* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Screaming Steamed Mussels* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Zone Spare Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kalbi Beef Short Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Esquites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Popocatepe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Or Vegetable Potstickers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamma Island Salty Squid [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lumpia Shanghai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos Del Sol [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Laab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Korean Bulgogi Lettuce Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Empanada De Janeiro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Of Wang Salt & Pepper Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pescado Ahumado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tostada De Tinga [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bang Bang Firecracker Wing* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso Fundido [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Big Kahuna Polynesian Pupu Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pork Belly Steam Bun [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Street Hawker Skewers

Jerk Chicken Skewers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemongrass Pork Satay [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef Flank Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Shrimp Lollipops [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Satay Sampler Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tio Pepe’s Taco Hole

Beef Barbacoa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Camarones [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tinga [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chorizo Con Papas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Bigger Dishes To Share

Carne Asada Ala Moreliana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pinoy Paella [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baja Beach Shack Fish Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Belaf0nte’s Banana Boat Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Shrimp Curry* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cuban Pork Crisis [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montego Bay Jerked Chicken* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Senegalese Peanut Curry* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Tagine [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Argentine Rodizio

Spicy Garlic Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Garlic Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

11oz Argentine Beef Tenderloin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1 Pound Jalapeño Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Adobo Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
From The House Of Wok The Dog

Kung Pao Chicken* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Mad Mongolian Bee* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chinatown Lo Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Phuket Noodles* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

That Ho Chi Minh’s Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Black Beans And Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Bananas With Queso Fresco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steamed Jasmine Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Traditional Naan Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wok Glazed Green Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Fried Plantain Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cuban Black Bean Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sticky Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tribal Feasts

Fidel’s Capitalist Pig Roast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chino Ssäm Family Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cuy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Hot Funky Love [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Volcano Cup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Singapore Street Market Sweets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Fire Goddess’ Sacrificial S’mores Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Flandango [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Borracho Tres Leches [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kaffir Lime And Mango Trifle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Gelato [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot Zone Banana Split [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple Pie-tini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Key Lime Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Honolulu Hummer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salted Caramel Martini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Happy Ending [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Hot Tea

Caffeine Free [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Light Caffeine [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caffeinated [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Coffee

Chino Latino Blend Regular Or Decaf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Espresso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cappucino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Latte [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Cognac

Courvoisier V.s. [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hennessy V.s [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Remy Martin V.s.o.p. [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Louis Xiii [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Scotch

Chivas Regal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Johnnie Walker Red [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Johnnie Walker Black [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Laphroig 10 Yr [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Glenlivet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Glenfiddich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macallan 12 Yr [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macallan 18 Yr [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Johnnie Walker Blue [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tequila

Patron Café [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gran Patron Platinum [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Casa Noble Añejo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

El Tesoro Paradiso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jose Cuervo reserva De La Familia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Herradura seleccion Supreme Añejo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Don Julio 1942 Anejo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Liqueurs

Gozio Amaretto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grand Absinthe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

B & B Liqueur [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grand Marnier [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wild Africa creme Caramel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Agavero [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Damiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Rum

Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacardi Solera [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Planters Gold Xo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gossling’s Old Family Reserve [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pyrat Xo Reserva [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pyrat Cask 23 [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Mao H.

I've had seafood Molcajete only but this one with meat variety is just as awesome. You get short ribs, chicken, chorizo...overall good amount for the money. Entree is huge.
(4)
Lauren B.

I seriously love everything about this place! Great eclectic menu, nice atmosphere, and amazing drinks! I come every time I'm in town and drag people with me who end up raving about the food too. Wish I lived closer! I usually go with a small group and hit the small plates options. Plan on ordering things to share! You'll get to taste more of their amazing things and it's more fun! For an extra special evening out get sake bombs all around! Love love love Chino!!
(5)
Jeremy H.

Really enjoyed this place, especially for the price. I went there for happy hour.. 2 and a half appetizers later, along with a bloody mary and a mojito, came out to be $18 + tip. I thought the food I tried was really delicious. The fried rice with guac on top tasted excellent, although the guac on top seemed a little gimmicky to me, almost as if they were just desperate for a way to live up to their name and threw it on top. Good, none the less. The french toast.. my god, that stuff is so good. I would've ordered a second plate of that if my friend didn't insist on another order of the fried rice instead. SO GOOD! The drinks.. slightly disappointed. The bloody mary was lacking any real spice and flavor, almost as if it was just tomato juice and vodka. Some friends who have had them before said they're usually much better, so i suppose we just got an off night. The mojito was pretty good, nothing exceptional. The regular menu looks a bit pricey, but the happy hour menu is sufficiently broad and I'll certainly be back for that.
(5)
Patrick P.

Firstly, the food started off great, nice ambiance, friendly staff. Had the popocatepe fries, they were delicious. The server recommended the S&M mojito, also delicious. Was really excited for the sushi, took one bite and it was evident, the rice was terrible. Between five selections of sushi, all of them tasted the same. It stuck to the roof of my mouth and teeth, was way too soft and temperature was way too warm. My advice, if you're going to have a sushi menu, do the rice correctly. My wife had the tacos, when I asked how they were, she responded, "Meh". We will give the place another shot, but we won't be oredering the sushi next time.
(3)
Prescilla X.

THIS PLACE IS SO FLAME!!!...for these reasons strictly... 1.) The food is awesome!...I HIGHLY suggest the empanadas!!! 2.) The drinks are awesome! 3.) The ambiance is awesome! Definitely a must go!
(4)
I K.

Great cocktails, great food, and a nice ambiance.
(4)
Brian D.

Granted I haven't been to a lot of restaurants in Minneapolis, but this is my favorite, hands down. The food and drinks are inventive and fantastic. The presentation is among the best I've ever experienced anywhere, at any price. Take for example the Crack Ho Mojito. It's a regular Mojito, with 3 different fruit purees served on the side, raspberry, blueberry and passion fruit. The kicker is that the purees are served in small brown vials like the kind that always seem to be spilling out of the purse Paris Hilton "borrowed" from her friend. Hence, the Crack Ho Mojito. There's lots more examples of very clever menu descriptions, preparation and presentation. The decor and vibe is pretty incredible, truly a gem.
(5)
kyle t.

Great Happy Hour spot. Fantastic people watching. It's been a while since I have been here but it's good to know it hasn't changed much. Drinks are great, pricey but good and the food is about the same. Like the bar but the dinning area has about the most uncomfortable chairs anywhere. Their Ribs are fantastic and the Jerk Chicken is very tasty. I would not order the Sushi there again. The rice was under done and kind of crispy (not a good thing) and there was a lack of any type of sauce served with it. For the price it was far off the mark. KT
(3)
JJ R.

3 stars more for the cuteness of the ambiance than food. I haven't been to C.L. for years so we had a giftcard to use up and thought this would be a fun place for V day. Service was fine, nothing bad but nothing great. Ambiance was loud hip music. Including young couples out on V day with the guys decked out in fancy vests. It was like prom! You can hear servers serving Sake bomb drinks in the background. Lighting was dimmed. Chopsticks & different hot sauces on the table. There are two levels and we were on the main or street level by the bar. The lower level is next to the kitchen so you can watch the action. Food is brought when ready. Our food got cold real fast since our table was around the front entrance and I was at a point where I thought I should put my coat on. So be warn! However, I like to do a little people watching so I was fine sitting there. Now onto the food...we ordered 4 small plates/apps and the fish taco entree to share between us two. Yes it's a lot of food for just two people but again we had a giftcard plus I like to sample different plates of food instead of one huge entree. Another reason, we have had great food before so we purposely ordered a lot to see if they were still up to par. The food that night was just MEH...meaning it was okay. Quick summary...hab poppers were extremely spicy but no flavor so I would not rec, chick skewers had a nice curry flavor but the chick was dry & would not rec, the Korean BBQ wraps were good but big slices of meat were hard to eat in a wrap so had to cut them first and a little messy for me but I would rec, peppered calamari very delicious and with a kick of jalapeÃ±os & I would rec, the fish tacos were okay but way overfilled with veggies and very messy that the fish was lost so for that reason I would not recommend. We also ordered two drinks each and I can't remembered what the names of his drinks were so we'll just talk about mine. My first was the El Orgasmz and served in a fresh cut out pineapple. It was like a pineapple with tequila slushy. It was cute and I would order it again just for that reason. My second drink was the Spanish red wine blend and that was very nice. We ordered the Smores desert and it was fun because you get to roast your own marshmallows but i don't have a big sweet tooth so two marshmallows and i was done. There were a dozen marshmallows w/skewers and side accompaniments such as roasted coconut flakes, peanuts, caramel & chocolate. Overall, would I go back?....maybe in another 3-5 years...or longer because the ambiance is the same how it was 5 years ago. Would I recommend it? ...Yes if you want a fun and slightly different ambiance to hang out at but not for the declining lack of flavor of the food.
(3)
Van L.

so i have a love and hate relationship with chino. it's one of those places that wants to think they are more than what they really are. but food is decent (though i don't know if i was sober while eating here, ever). and staff is nice. it's usually crowded, but that's what happens in uptown. what happens: -you come here for happy hour, have a few donkey punches. -you come back for late night, eat too many street tacos, take some sake bombs. -you blacked or grayed out and check your pockets in the mornings for receipts where you paid way more than you intended. let's be real: it's never a bad time.
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Annie D.

Yeah, yeah, I get it. Chino Latino isn't cool anymore. My feelings toward Chino Latino have soured a bit due to the fact that I've just grown out of it. It's not really Chino Latino's fault. I don't go for this scene very often now that I'm busy doing old lady stuff. I'm just not usually in the mood to fight my way through the sea of brosephs just to get a table at happy hour, but I still think this place is OK in the grand scheme of things. It's not an everyday place, but there are worse doors to enter than that one under the gold glitter. This place was so boss in the year 2000. Back then, I was impressed by those partially co-ed bathrooms. As soon as I got my drivers license, it was like, "Helloooo, Uptown!" (Note: A typical suburban teen, I only knew how to get from I-94 into the Calhoun Square parking ramp. One time I made a wrong turn and ended up on East Lake Street, which I thought was terrifying at the time and is now one of my favorite streets to eat). Chino Latino is flashy and loud, with interesting cocktails and fusion hot zone food ranging from Latin American to Asian and more. Most of the family-style food I've had here has been rather good, though it's been a while since I've actually stayed for a full meal. I like the queso fundido, the happy hour tortas, the plantain nachos and the Fire Goddess's Sacrificial Platter dessert (s'mores, with better toppings like coconut and caramel). They also serve cuy (guinea pig) if you want to call in advance. I can't help noting that it is one of the few upscale-ish restaurants that serves some genuinely spicy food, even if they only do it for the attention. A couple of years ago, they added HabaÃ±ero Hell Poppers to the menu. They are intended for the dudes who make bets with their bros, but I can respect that. The sushi bar is sometimes overlooked, but I have had some solid sushi here over the years. The White Tiger roll is really good. And if there is a wait for a table, you can sometimes have better luck at the sushi bar. I actually got my mom to try sushi for the first time here and she liked it (Disclaimer: Don't bring your mom here. She "won't be able to hear herself think"). As "over this place" as I think I am sometimes, I still make my way over there when I want to live it up like the young people and have a little plastic monkey hanging on the side of my drink. I'll even put on some kind of beaded tank top and (gasp) high heels. You'll see.
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Eric G.

The food at Chino is Great! I would recommend any of the Sushi dishes, or the Cuban Pork Crisis meal. Even if you don't usually like pork it is excellent. The atmosphere here is great. I would not suggest going here with a large party. We spent over a half hour trying to separate our own check. I feel that if you have a 20% gratuity included, your server should at least take responsibility for preparing the checks correctly. You would think they would make collecting money as easy and quick as possible. It is a business after all. Overall, great place to go. Just not with a big group.
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Rachelle T.

I've always have had good times at Chino Latino. The service is always good and its more than coming around every couple minutes to see if we're ok. A few years back we made reservations for a friend's Birthday and we were about 30 minutes late being seated, but the host sent over free appetizers and the "happy birthday" printed on our menus was a nice touch. All in all, the night was a success. I also suggest their late night happy hour. It has a generous selection of drinks and appetizers. There is nothing like stuffing your face with French Toast at 1am. My biggest complaint is the noise! At any given point, a person could drown in a sea of screaming teens from the surburbs "OMG, like it's so my 16th birthday!!!" The noise level is beyond atrocious. Once, my server didn't catch my order, because they couldn't hear me. Somebody should get a clue that causing people to go deaf does not make your place cool.
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Llorona N.

If you're a suburban d-bag wondering where all the other suburban d-bags go to get drunk in Minneapolis before picking their car up from the valet and driving back home, this is it. Well, here and a few other places. I used to love Chino Latino. Hated the atmosphere, but loved the food, that is. The sushi combinations were always delicious, and I can honestly say still are. The fried ice cream is better than any I've had elsewhere, but was much better when it featured the now discontinued cinnamon ice cream from years ago. But after last night's dinner, I have now found no reason to ever visit this establishment again. First, the sushi: like I said, still amazing. Drano Balls, spicy tuna and Weedeater. For someone who doesn't particularly enjoy the raw fish anymore, I was able to eat it and not feel ill. The entree: We ordered the miso noodles with chicken, to share. I was fairly excited. I was fairly disappointed once I tasted it. The chicken was blegh, the noodles were overcooked and the sauce was... gross, actually. I remarked that it honestly- I'm not exaggerating, I'm not trying to bully Chino Latino's kitchen staff, and I'm not trying to be dramatic- but it honestly tasted like the Lean Cuisine frozen asian-inspired meals in a bag to which you add chicken to create a meal at home. In fact, I've had those, and they taste a little...bit...fresher than what I had last night. I hate to say 'over priced,' because you're paying for an experience. You're paying for a night out in Uptown, you're paying to dine at a Parasole restaurant. If the food is yummy enough, I'll justify spending the money. But this was gross. I can get good sushi at Kikugawa or Fuji Ya, Saji Ya or Wasabi. Good sushi in Minneapolis ain't hard to find. I was looking forward to Chino Latino's dinner menu, and was very much let down. We could have spent half the money on a much better experience and much, much better food. The service was good, and I can say I honestly have no complaints about our waiter. He was amazing. I pity him for having to work with their clientele, but hope the living he's making is compensating for it. I certainly wouldn't have that kind of patience. Of course, the conversations going on at each table around us were making my husband and I feel like we were surrounded by a festival of idiots, but we knew what we were getting ourselves into when we decided to eat at Chino Latino. Nonetheless, this will be the last time that we force ourselves to tolerate the crowd for the sake of the food. It's become as gross as the environment it's served in.
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Nicole W.

I ate at Chino's with my boyfriend during our trip to Minneapolis this past summer. I have always heard great things about Chino Latino's but had never been there. In all honesty I debated between 3 and 4 stars. The food was good but the prices seemed very high. The place is very interesting with lots to look at but the music was VERY loud so it was almost impossible to carry on a conversation with my boyfriend sitting across the table from me. Bottom line, the food was good, the plantain appetizer was amazing, **** but the prices are high for the type of food ** The staff was very friendly and helpful ***** atmosphere (cool looking but too loud) *** cooks wlling to make changes for vegetarian needs ****
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Shelley S.

I just moved to Minneapolis and spent my first night here dining at Chino Latino. It was a Monday night and it was pretty dang crowded. Though, they did have pretty good happy hour specials running. My friend and I sat at the bar and shared a few dishes whilst drinking a little red. We had the black bean quesadillas, which were really unique and delicious! Would definitely order again. Then we shared the lettuce wraps with kobe beef (i can't remember the name). Also delicious! They came with two delicious sauces - one was kinda creamy and one was more of a cilantro/green onion type thingy. Both were awesome. Lastly, we shared the Kung Pao Chicken -- It was over $20! And, let me tell you, it was NOT worth it. It was very average KPC. Not memorable at all. Don't order it -- i'm sure there are much better things on the menu for $20 or under. Highlight was the bartender just refilling our red wine, as if we had ordered a full bottle, because if we left his bar would be nearly empty. No complaints here! I never turn down free wine, even if it is a Monday night and I have to work at 8 the next morning.
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Cait B.

This is a great spot to grab a drink and be in a funky, bohemian yet trendy bar atmosphere. The happy hour runs until 7pm and has a great appetizer selection. Some things to try: the crab cakes with habanero lemon dipping sauce...the French toast, the roast pork, and the spring rolls. Oooo, and the mango martini! A very cool place to head after work. Great for date nights!
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Stephanie K.

Chino Latino is one of the best spots for "going out." This restaurant is dark and trendy with a super techno beat playing throughout. Reservations are highly recommended here if you're going on a weekend past 6pm. Chino features food from the "hot zones" and most of it is pretty spicy even if there isn't a flaming firecracker next to the listing of the dish. They have an extensive drink menu of many tropical drinks as well as mojitos and sake. Picking a drink is one of my favorite things to do here and often takes awhile. Drinks are expensive though and most are at least $10 a pop for the fun ones. Food is also expensive and served for sharing. Portions can either be quite large or very small depending on what you order. For example you can order for one little satay for $4 or $10 for 3 giant tostadas (both considered "small plates"). I also ordered the happy hour french toast (AMAZING with bananas and rum caramel sauce) and this dish was huge and could easily serve as a meal for one person. I recommend ordering bit by bit to see how much food you will really need. For me, this is the place I like to go on for date night or to take young out of towners. It's fun and unique with plenty to look at and keep you entertained.
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Dima M.

Never-ending happy hour. Need I say more? Of course I will! OK food and good drink specials for back-to-back happy hours that basically stretches happy hours from 7:30 pm till 2 am. Can't beat that. This is a really happening place in Uptown, and it's HUGE. I'm not a fan of really big places, and feel like some of the quality suffers as a result. While some people may like the Asian Latino fusion, I think of it as an identity crisis. It just is never clear to me why you would even mix the two together. I personally love Asian and Latino foods, separately, and have had some phenomenal foods of either type, so I'm a little biased I guess. But for the few times that you may want both types, this would be a good place to go. I went with a friend in the middle of the week around 7 pm. Like I said, there was some happy hour going on, since they have a 12-hour happy hour. Drink specials were good. We also got some good appetizers. I wasn't really impressed with the nachos though. Then we ordered paella for two, which I'm sure in its native Spain would be listed on the menu as paella for ten. It was good, but again, having had the real thing, I've never seen a paella that comes with a full chicken buried under all the rice. Putting my snobbery aside, this place is OK, but it lacks intimacy and the just OK food doesn't make up for that. But the long happy hour and drink specials give it some points. Let's face it, my main goal when I go to a place like that is the drinks, not the food. I'd probably go again, if someone forced me and paid the bill.
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Jackie G.

I almost forgot about this place. My brother was in town and we were driving around looking for food at midnight. This was one of the places left open that was still serving food. When I got there, I couldn't remember why it took me so long to come back. Our server was very knowledgable about vegetarian food and walked us through the menu of options. The food was delicious and sangria was too!! Overall, my brother, friend and I all enjoyed the restaurant very much! It was easy to get in and not too crowded (as I remember it used to be...)
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Ngoc L.

Love the atmosphere! Someone told me to try the blackberry mojito and it was good. I personally liked the classic mojito though :) I also got to try the drink served in a fresh pineapple. That was really delicious as well! Totally would come here for drinks. We ordered the phuket noodle with chicken. It was a little salty for me but still very good. Pot stickers was very moist but was only 5 pieces :(. The only dish I didn't really care for was the laab. It was okay. From the outside, you'd think this place is tiny. They have a little patio area but the inside is huge. There's a downstair where the cool bathroom is located. We chilled in the back "lounge" area behind the bar on the main floor. Our waitress was good on refilling our mojitos :)
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Max G.

A little on the pricey side, but the food is absolutely amazing! I recommend ordering several different items and splitting with the table, nothing on the menu is really meant as an entire meal. I've always had great service and the atmosphere is a little loud, but bad enough to deter me from ever bringing a group of friends.
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Amy B.

Cool name, cool food. Although, I am a bit over the fusion hype. Did you know (according to Dictionary.com ) that "hablar en chino" means "to talk gobbledygook?" Thought that was kind of funny! Celebrated a birthday here last weekend. Props to the staff for seating us promptly and for personalizing the menus with "Happy Birthday, Monica!" Very classy! The scene had a very club feel to it for being a restaurant, but I enjoyed it since it isn't one I frequent. We stuck to the foo-foo drinks and I certainly had a sugar hangover the next day - don't you hate it when it wakes you up in the middle of the night!?! The concoctions tried: PASSIONATE ERUPTION - A wildly fun drink in a volcano for two (or four). Wait for the ice to melt... collect the plastic animals and mermaids while you wait! (Or pass and get a tiki bowl at Pyscho Suzi's instead.) SANGRIA! - Not my favorite sangria ever. A bit bitter, but beautifully presented. HONOLULU HUMMER - A coconut dream to sip, but a long dream as the flavor gets a bit much. THE CHINO BOMBER - OK. A bit cheesy, but it was for a birthday and it is fun. Not taste wise (beer and saki), but who doesn't love a bandanna and a group shot! Here is the rundown on the food: EMPANADA DE JANEIRO - 4 huge empanadas. Good taste, but it would be too much to eat alone unless you love deep fried food. PESCADO AHUMADO - Loved the swordfish. Extremely fresh-tasting. The Guac was flavorful, but a bit oniony for me. MADAME HOA'S CRISPY ROLLS - Typical Spring Roll. SPICY MANGO SHRIMP CATERPILLAR - One of my favs! The sauce packs a punch. Soooo good. PAD THAI NOODLES - Nothing too fancy, but a nice change of pace compared to the other items. PHILIPPINE PAELLA - The Paella took a long time and we almost canceled it, but oh boy was it worth the wait. Great choice! CEVICHE - The quality of the seafood was excellent! Not a huge portion, but it was enough. I really enjoyed the variety of food and it worked well for a group of 10. Next time, I have to check out the bathrooms! Definitely a special occasion place or if you want to feel extra sweet!
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Mere W.

Sigh...when I first moved to the cities Chino was THE hipster spot. I guess it just hasn't kept up. The service was okay and the location is still ideal for a night out in uptown but the food has just lost its luster. I feel as though their menu hasn't adjusted at all in the past 6 years and it just seems tired. The flavors are okay but not new enough to warrant the price tag anymore. There are many other places in the cities to venture to and I won't intentionally end up at Chino again in the near future. That said if someone else really wanted to go, I would tag along. This just will never be my first choice.
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Shawn S.

Still one of the best. Went on a recent Saturday night and I am always impressed at how they've managed to keep busy and high food quality after over 10 years. (Part could be that the neighborhood competition in uptown can be lacking in that the other places are bleh and overpriced). Everything I've had here is good. Everything. Great drinks, sushi is innovative, and a pretty good value for the money. The only knock is that they are becoming cavernous and the dining experiences vary whether you sit in an expansion "Stella's" type room vs the more intimate original booths downstairs. That and can we all act our age? Some of the frat antics are boring.
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Jack P.

It's funny how this restaurant seems to dominate the subject of Uptown eating. I don't really know why I'm bothering to review it, but I guess that goes for all restaurants with hundreds of reviews. So here goes: Firstly, and irrefutably (IMHO), the food rules. At each of my several visits here I have eaten myself silly, throwing down cuban pork, asian-inspired dishes, hot wings, paella, jerk chicken and dishes with a touch of Latino spirit, and every time I have marveled quietly at the consistency of their fare. The real reason I appreciate Chino Latino so much, though? It's an outpost of flavor, a place where I can go to drown myself in spice and foreign tastes from around the world, which can be so rare in the Midwest (outside of the bigger cities, of course). Pockets of authenticity on the menu are supplanted by selections with a certain irreverence for any kind of orthodoxy, dishes that combine the best of multiple cultures and land on your table looking like something out of a dream. In all fairness, though, I can never see the food that well in the restaurant's moody darkness. The atmosphere, extra loud and orange (no really, orange), adds to the experience I guess, depending on what you're looking for. Just don't bring any geriatrics. The vibe of the place is some kind of ultra-yuppiness combined with some appreciated sass. The prices will get you if you eat what the servers recommend, and if you go down the cocktail route, you will come out the other end considerably poorer. Definitely for special occasions unless you're a wealthy Power Luncher or you get to expense the whole thing. I say see a movie at the Uptown Theatre so that you can get extra hungry, and come in for a late dinner. Days of recovery time will follow.
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Susan Y.

Portions are huge, food delicious and the flavor combos interesting-- the whole idea is a fusion of flavors from countries all along the Equator. It's a great place for large groups because you get to share the dishes amongst your table. I'd stick with the cooked dishes and stay away from the sushi type of dishes. Who knew Minneapolis, Minnesota had good food like this. Coming from Los Angeles, and frequently restauranting in SF and NYC, I didn't have high expectations for Minneapolis, but Chino Latino definitely stands out in this foodie's mind. Someone recommended this place and said it was a fun atmosphere... maybe it is on a Saturday night, but on a weeknight, it's definitely not that "fun" an atmosphere. So if you're going here for the ambience more than the food, this is not the place to go because you will be disappointed. It's just a multi-level restaurant... nothing special.
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L M.

We have walked by several times, it has always been crowded so we thought, hey it must be good. We finally stopped in, intending to have dinner but when our server handed us 5 menus we knew we wouldn't be staying. Any kitchen that can make that many food items doesn't make any item extremely well. We didn't want to just get up and leave, so we ordered a drink and an order of the spring rolls. Our assumption was correct. The spring rolls were terrible, greasy and yet the filling was incredibly dry. Overall they tasted like they'd been fried in old oil. We didn't finish them and we won't return.
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Angie P.

This is a great place to go for a big group, because you'll be yelling anyways. If you go in the afternoon, where there isn't a lot of people there, it is perfect for just 1-4 people to sit and talk, but after 8pm or so the restaurant comes alive and it becomes quite loud in there and you'll have to yell to one another. The music is a pulsing beat which could make people feel uncomfortable, which makes me believe that it may be a tactic for people to come in and eat, and then leave shortly after... This is a big restaurant (2 levels) and it has quite the echo factor inside. It gets very loud in there at night and you can't talk to one another unless you raise your voice. The food is incredible, but also kind of spendy. When I go, I usually get a fancy drink and then order dessert. The dessert there is amazing! They have an ice cream treat called, "Monkey Love" and there is a really good s'more platter that involves a small pot of flames! If you go in the afternoon, you will not have to wait long to be seated and you won't wait forever for your food. If you go at night you'll easily be waiting to be seated for up to an hour or more (depending on the night) and when you do order your food, it could be about 35-45 minutes before you get your food. So, take my advice and go in the afternoon-late afternoon, unless you like waiting forever for a seat, your food, and yelling at one another just to communicate.
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Eric S.

My soul thinks it is very important for me to dislike, no, despise Chino. I don't wear Birkenstocks though, and I don't listen to my soul either. Lots more style than substance here, but the Parasole restaurant overlords are damn good at what they do, it must be said. Their happy hours are damn good too. The food is usually tasty, provided you stay away from the embarrassing sushi, and portions enormous. This is a good place to make your bumpkin relatives from Flin Flon or West Beaver Bladder feel like they're in the big city. (You don't need to break it to them that it's just Minneapolis.)
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Tom B.

My son and his wife brought us in here as a place we "have to go to in MN". Pluses: Interesting Asian food with a southwestern twist. Nothing outstanding though. Great waiter with a great sense of humor. I need some one like this to work at my business on the west coast Minuses: REALLY LOUD. I'm getting up there in years and after too many rock concerts the ears don't function so well in loud restaurants so definitely not the place for a quiet romantic evening, Overall, OK if you are young and hip as mentioned before, but bring your hearing aids as you really can't have a decent conversation with your party unless you scream. Great to check out once.
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Chimeren P.

There's a reason the HabaÃ±ero Hell Poppers come with their own warning note: "Don't complain to your waiter if they are too hot, you knew better!"
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Grahame B.

I've been to Chino Latino a half-dozen times, and have been impressed every time. The food is always incredible. The menu changes over time, but not to the extent that one feels like they can never get the same thing for dinner there. Food is served (in many cases) family-style, and the idea is to share the dishes with your friends. The portion sizes may be too big for one person, so keep that in mind. If you don't mind leftovers, of course, that's no big deal. The drink menu is also really good. Not the best in the area, but definitely competitive. I should also point out that the sushi makers there are nothing short of culinary artists. Seriously. Just watch them make some of their dishes. I once watched them make a sushi tray that looked like a caterpillar. It was amazing. But the reason you go to Chino Latino isn't because of the food. It's not because of the drinks. It's because of the always-lively atmosphere. Even when you go in during the late-afternoon lull, there's still an energy about the places that, if not buzzing, is at least quietly humming so you know it's still there. I have to commend them, also, for the care they take for birthdays. I've had two different surprise parties for my wife there, and for her 30th the staff even printed birthday wishes to her on all of their menus. THAT was a nice touch that none of us expected. Consider the fact that the restaurant has no actual sign out front (just the glittering, golden medallions), but I would bet that most people from the Metro Area who visit Uptown would know exactly what it is. That is a pretty good indicator of reputation, methinks.
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Kimberly C.

I've always gone for dinner and HH (not a fan of their HH due to limited options). The food is good and so are the portions. What keeps me going back is the ambiance, their firecracker wings and fried rice with Guacamole. When it comes to ambiance, this place is bursting with energy and the crowd is always full of life. It's definitely someplace I enjoy dining at with groups of friends. However, I wouldn't recommend it for dates, since often so loud that you can barely hear the words coming out of your own mouth. As much as I like Chino, the long waits can be quite annoying, up to 30mins w/ reservations on a Friday/Saturday and even longer (beyond 1.5hrs) without one. Therefore, if you're starving like Marvin, you may want to go with a plan B. See you at Chino's.
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Emily P.

Food: 1 star. Drinks: 4 stars. If this place wasn't advertised as a restaurant, I would give 3 or 4 stars overall. BF & I shared some pulled pork dish. More like dry, flavorless meat with bland rice/bean mix. And WAAAAAAAY overpriced. If I return here, it will be for those nights I feel like shelling out for fancy cocktails with the girls, not for dinner & drinks.
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Valerie H.

Meh. I finally went to Chino Latino for happy hour this week, and was not very impressed. My $5 mojito was good, as was the scorpion roll my friend and I split. the hot wings were a bit ridiculous though- my friend is from India (read, used to spicy foods) and she felt they were too hot. There is a difference between being spicy but flavorful, and just spicy. This was the latter, unfortunately. Our service as well was dreadful. The bathrooms were in need of cleaning, which will always lower my review stars. Chino Latino may be trendy, but I'm not jumping to return.
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Keith S.

Whoa, what happened to Chino Latino? I've been two or three times before last night (excuse the non-reviews for those two or three times prior) and had a wonderful experience. Last night, Kristi and I left wishing we had just ordered pizza for delivery and stayed on the couch, which is never good when you just spent $100 for two. Drinks were good, they normally are, so I'll still give 5-stars for those. We started with the chicken satays. They come individually, so you can get as many as you'd like. We got two each, but should have gotten two total. They come with peanut sauce, and a little square of sticky rice. Not bad. I thought the chicken was cooked well. We ordered a seafood dish new to the menu, with mussels, scallops, squid, etc, and jasmine rice. Tasty dish, had a lot of really good flavors. The food wasn't bad, it was the overall lack of "hey, you're spending $100 with us, let us take care of you nicely" that I'm upset about. The waitress was ok. And when I say "ok", I mean she got the required 12% tip and nothing more. The food runner wasn't someone I really wanted bringing me my food. She had the disheveled-on-purpose look going for her, and I wasn't a fan. Normally I might have been, except this person was serving us our food. If I were the manager, she would have had 10min to fix that or spend the night at home on her couch and I'd see her tomorrow night. Of course, as you normally do at Chino, we took some food home. Asked for some boxes and I was handed the styrofoam box, which denotes I will be the one scooping my leftovers into it. Not something I want to do when again, I'm spending $100 for two. There's just a threshold of service you must adhere to if 2 people come in and spend $100 in an hour. The place was only half busy at 8-something at night, so how about going above and beyond to obtain a really nice tip, and take care of the leftover boxing for us? For a place people RAVED about when I first moved here and asked "where's the place I have to try?", I'm no longer impressed and I won't be going back. There are far better places, with better service, better food, and a better experience. You can have Chino and its "the place to be" attitude, I'd rather have a place where I'm treated well and don't feel like someone literally stole my wallet after I walk out of the place.
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Lauren P.

Chino Latino is a always a fun place to go, but I just discovered the best thing about it. They have an AMAZING happy hour! Sunday-Thursday. You can get things like $1 tacos, guacamole rice, sushi, and all different kinds of things. I got a sushi roll ($5), a Mojito ($4), and two veggie tacos ($1 each) and it was amazing. SUCH a great deal. I'm definitely going back....a lot!
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Sunil S.

A popular, Minneapolis place that's great for both food and drinks. The food here is definitely delicious, a great mixture and blend of spices and meats. Be prepared to drop some serious coin though if you come here to eat as this place doesn't mess around with prices. They are definitely on the higher end of cost, but well worth the price if you're looking for a great fusion restaurant in Uptown Mpls. Another plus is the valet parking...which I'm not sure I could say that for the other places around in Uptown (I believe Stella's Fish has that too), but that's definitely good to know for those looking to come here, but don't want to risk walking in the bitter cold.
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John C.

As others stated the atmosphere is over-the-top trying to be hip. Fortunately we were seated in the doors opening out to the street so we didn't really have to look at the decor or people that define the restaurant. The tacos were ok. Not amazing or incredibly unique, but they were good. The pork fried rice was so-so. I have definitely had better for much less. The food was all quite salty. We went for the atmosphere of eating at a more swanky place and we got that, but I don't see myself going again anytime soon. I like the idea of food from around the equator, but I think they try to specialize in too many varieties of food that tends to hurt the overall quality of the cuisine.
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M K.

The black beans and rice and the green beans were great!
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Roderick S.

This is a very fun place. It's of my most favorite places to visit with a group of friends when in Uptown. We love to do the sake bombs and read the odd fortunes. The food is really exotic and tasty. I would have given 5 stars but the place is really noisy and the wait for a table can be long.
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Darshy N.

My co-worker recommended Chino Latino to me. "It's just one of those Minneapolis things you gotta experience" he said. I went mid-week, for dinner and wasn't too impressed. The only things that I can actually swoon about would be the $1 tacos. Those were delicious. My actual meal which cost 35 bucks, paella - was dried, and sucked. That got replaced with Thai coconut shrimp curry,which was disgusting. The rice was at the bottom of the curry, and the curry smelt weird. Weird. I did enjoy the people watching though, reminded me of a larger city... hint hint... New York. On the pretentious level this ranks off the charts.
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Helen A.

Suprising find in Minneapolis. Ironic decor. But the food was absolutely amazing. From name to presentation to flavor. A must do in Minneapolis. (to be perfectly honest I didn't expect much from the food scene in Minneapolis but was pleasantly suprised)
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Sara P.

Ohhh Chino, our affair has been long distance for 2 years but I still love you. I'll keep coming back to you for: LAMMA ISLAND SALTY SQUID LAZY CHINO'S MUSHI-BURO BEEF w/KOBE RING OF FIRE ROLL SINGAPORE STREET MARKET SWEETS Oh and of course.....happy hour :)
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Sakif F.

Decent food at decent prices, but really, you'll want to go here for the atmosphere. The place is decked out like a club and you'll hear the constant banging on the tables as people down their Sake Bombs. Great place to start your weekend.
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Kimlinh B.

Happy hour runs late here - until 7:00 - which gives me more time to be happy and earns them an extra star. $30 will buy 2 drinks and 3 small plates large enough for two to share. Beef empanadas and tuna sushi were delicious. The pork in the cuban sandwiches was wonderfully fatty, but I was disappointed that they were so small and that the bread was toasted rock hard. Still, it's happy hour, and I paid happy hour prices. The house "donkey punch" tasted like liquid candy, the food came out promptly (frequently a problem at happy hours elsewhere, I've found), and our server was great. I also really appreciated the hilarious(ly true) fortune cookies. Had I come here for dinner I doubt I'd be as happy with the experience. I'm not a fan of the clubby atmosphere. They're obviously targeting the hip urban clientele that is Uptown, and their prices reflect that. The dinner menu is unfocused - which may be a good thing for the indecisive. They offer food from pretty much all over the globe: Chinese, sushi, Latin American, but somehow very little of it sounded appealing. So no dinner for me here, thanks, but I'd be happy to come back for another mid-week happy hour. It seems they probably get crazy crowded on Fridays or Saturdays.
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V. A.

Have gone in here with groups ranging from 2-20 people. All of the experiences have been OK, and pretty similar. The happy hour menu is GREAT and is really the only thing bringing me back. The bad side is this: It doesn't matter if we have 2 or 20 people - the service is SLOW and disorganized. The host or hostess never look like they know what's going on, and we've stood unacknowledged in the entryway for long periods of time before. The drinks are good, but never seem to arrive in a timely matter which makes for an awkward dining experience. The servers always seem chaotic, rushed, and unorganized. It's really unfortunate because I could dig the loud and chaotic atmosphere if it didn't translate so literally to the experience.
(3)
Mara T.

An obscure street location and a painfully trendy decor make you raise a frozen eyebrow on your way into this place...but the food infintely makes up for the too-cool-for-school vibe you get at Chino. We managed to snag a booth, my favorite, so that's a plus right there. Sitting near the wall of asian-inspired theme tealights...we ordered up some tasty and unfortunately named cocktails...and set to work on the menu. A handful of apps, sushi rolls and miscellaneous other goodies from 'big plates' graced our table that evening...the standout winners were the empanadas, the smoked halibut, the salt and pepper shrimp (yum!!), beef tacos, and the lobster roll. However, the crowning glory was the dessert. Somehow, the fact that we were somewhat stuffed meant 'lets get the largest dessert in the place, then make it larger'. Obviously I'm talking about the banana split here..AND we buddha sized it with deep fried snickers and deep fried ice cream. Beautiful artery-clogging bliss. The four of us made a serious dent it in...proud isn't quite the word I'd use to describe our feeling afterwards as we surveyed the damage. Rolling ourselves home, we definitely questioned our decision making process in what we ordered at Chino, but the dishes were solid enough to make us think it was a rousing success of an evening. Drinks were tasty & wait staff was cool too...nice and prompt with the 'can I get you another' attitude. Fun bathrooms too...!!!
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Gilbert A.

As a trend-seeking college student, I used to go to Chino Latino when it first opened in 2000. Attracted by their wordless gold lamÃ© signage (I am queer, after all), innovative fusion cuisine and South Beach decor, I wanted to be part of the glam, and was, at least for a time. [Note: Even Senator Norm Coleman wanted in on the party. I saw him there on two or three occasions.] But they couldn't leave well-enough alone, and embarked on an aggressive marketing campaign. Across Uptown, billboards along Hennepin were erected, and while visually captivating--the images loosely evoked Toulouse-Lautrec's show posters--to the conscious observer, their messages were overtly bigoted. Consider these slogans: "Keeping the Riffraff Out" "Third World Prices, Sally Struthers Portions" "Happy Hour: Cheaper Than A Bangkok Brothel" Keep in mind that Chino Latino is, as its name suggests, an Asian-Latino fusion eatery, serving re-vamped dishes originating from countries mired in poverty and--in the case of Bangkok, Thailand--a notorious sex labor industry that victimizes women and children. Some may explain these as mere jokes, but any humor derived from the plight of the defenseless is indefensible. And as someone who is, in fact, Asian and Latino, I deplored their exploitation of insidious racial stereotypes ("Mommy, Mr. Whiskers Didn't Come Home Last Night," read another slogan). Of course, Chino Latino stood by their ads and refuted any group that complained about them. Eventually, and without warning, however, those ads seemed to tone down a bit. Had they finally seen the light? Apparently not. Just as the dust settled on those early controversies, a few years later, Chino Latino happened upon another episode that would ultimately land them in court. In 2007, they were sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of several former employees (who were Latino), accusing the restaurant of using racially abusive language. The case ended in a settlement with the plaintiffs, and management agreeing to hire a Spanish-speaking ombudsman to help work with Latino staff. In the years since, I haven't heard of any new stories like these emerging from Chino Latino, so let us hope that they really are on the mend with issues of diversity. As I walk pass the restaurant on my way to Booksmart or the Uptown Theater, they are as busy as ever--perhaps an indication that they've overcome their ignominious past (or of an indifferent public). As I recall, a few of their dishes and cocktails were pretty good. But I have a hard time forgetting about the past.
(1)
Maureen C.

I was visiting from out of town and my friends took me to Chino Latino last Tuesday. As a first time visitor to Minneapolis, the city presented me with a lot of pleasant surprises, this restaurant being one of them. For late on a Tuesday evening, the place was still busy and lively. The food and drink presentation was a lot of fun, as was the atmosphere. I would only really recommend this restaurant for groups of four or more. It's a lot of fun to order a few different things off the menu and share. Note: order the SHRIMP CURRY. I've been dreaming about it ever since.
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Beverly L.

Overrated and overpriced. This restaurant is coasting on it's original reputation. It was awesome 10 years ago, but not anymore. I dined here last night as part of a bachelorette party, and we had the party room to ourselves. The menu sounds impressive, but doesn't live up to the descriptions. For example, several menu items include "fried plantains." I love plantains, so I ordered these as a side, thinking they would be real fresh-fried. What I got was a handfull of processed plantain chips from a grocery store. Yuck! When you order "fried potatoes" at a restaurant, you don't expect potato chips. The Satay appetizer was good, the meats grilled well. But for $35 (or $4.95 each) I was expecting satay heaven. The drinks are very original and named well. I ordered the Good Morning Bangkok and Blue Hawaiian- both $10. I swear there was no alcohol in either. I also ordered the blackberry mojito ($13). This one was decent, but the mint was freeze-dried, not fresh! Overall, the food and drinks didn't meet my expectations for quality or price. There are so many places I would have rather dropped $100 on food and drinks in this town. This place gets 2 stars because the ambiance is pretty cool. But, the crowds waiting 2 hours for their table made me chuckle. It seems like the people who go to Chino Latino these days are suburbanites who regularly go to the Cheesecake Factory for "fine dining"- and when they want to switch it up, go "to the city" to Chino for more of the same. I want to pass on the good word to those people that there is more to Minneapolis than the corner of Hennepin and Lake Streets.
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Tom L.

I was skeptical of Latino/Asian combination restaurants before having some friends take me here hours after I moved to Uptown. We started with the Queso and chips (which came after the entrees because they bring out the food as it is ready). Fish tacos were enough to serve two people. Awesome place. I like dark restaurants and this place is pretty dark.
(5)
Deanna R.

Hip and tasty! The fusion works here. Upscale ambiance. Much too cool for a sign outside. You just have to know it's here, baby:). The appetizers are hot, tasty and unique. Great drinks with not too polically correct names. Only 1 complaint..... Maybe you'll rectify it Chino? I went on a Sunday night during a 1/2 price appetizers offer, only realized once I was back in Chicago..charged full price. Send me a free coupon and all will be forgiven. Always a stop on my cities tour! My college son likes to take his dates here.
(4)
Gabrielle G.

Love love love! this place! First time I came here we were scoping it out for our prom night dinner...quite a few years ago :) The door is a little hard to find, I won't lie, I walked past it a few times before I figured it out. The atmosphere is fun, the food is good, and its definitely unique. A great place to stop in to eat if you're in the area. Plus, the shimmer gold sequins outside are awesome. When we went for prom (not sure if they still offer this) but you could pre-order an entire pig roast for your table. Totally great! Oh, and check out the bathroom!
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Brien G.

Ten years of Chino Latino. Wow. I was just there earlier this week for the first time in a couple of years, and this place looks and feels like it's about ten years older than I remember it. When Chino first opened it was new and different--and everyone seemed to love it. Now it seems more like a meat market for the Ed Hardy crowd plus a few regulars. Food seems to have slipped quite a bit, too. A lot of restaurants are offering similar fare at better prices with better quality, so watch out Chino. It has the same partied out vibe that Figilio had for the past few years--a place far past it's heyday, looking for a renovation. Nothing appalling, nothing amazing. Great for large groups.
(2)
Sumit D.

Great happy hour cocktails and finger food. Didn't try their entrees. Overall a fun place
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Ben P.

It's fashionable to disdain things that are popular. Indeed, many people build their entire "personality" around it. And it's really cute to watch a group of them, their fixies all chained together, drinking PBR and smoking Parliaments, "ironically" wearing the clothing Wifey and I unironically gave to Goodwill 3 years ago, talking about how crappy this and that and the other popular place is. The service at this place is a joke, the food at that other place is bad, the drinks over there are overpriced. Strange that they all have been to all of these places that they claim to hate so much, and that they know so much about them. Chino is such a place. By virtue of being completely successful for over 15 years, it has spawned a subculture of haters who seem to self-identify by virtue of their dislike for this entirely fantastic place. I can't fathom what Chino would do to make certain people hate it so---I've never seen anyone get dragged into the bathroom and raped. I presume that all that has happened to anyone who has visited is that they were served food and drink. Seems innocuous enough. And the food....oh, the food. Cuban pork and beans in a light au jus/gravy, just a few shades browner than translucent, that you can cut with a spoon. Argentinian radicchio---meat on a sword you could knight someone with, all rubbed in spices and dripping with juices. The sushi, well, Minneapolis is a long way from the ocean, so if you're expecting day boat stuff here, you need to go back to the farm and rethink your life. The drinks are not really all that expensive ($8-$10 apiece, mostly), and they're fascinating and tasty and potent. They don't make my favorite anymore (the Bay of Pigs: two shots of rum, a bottle of Mexican Coke, and two scoops of lime sherbet, which melt to make a slightly fancier version of what you and I might call a Cuba Libre), but my sister-in-law turned me on to her favorite: the Reverse Cowgirl. As I left the restaurant loudly proclaiming my love of that drink, I got a lot of stares, from which I can only deduce that a lot of other people like that drink, too. Say what you will, hate if you want, but there's a reason the wait list on Saturday night is already an hour long by 7:30, and it's not because this place blows.
(5)
Melanie B.

Excellent food, hard to get a seat during prime eating which is a good sign. Food worth waiting for.
(5)
Molly B.

I like to think of Chino Latino as the place where Minnesotans go to pretend they live in New York. As I recall, Lindsey Lohan frequented Chino when she was in the Cities filming "Prairie Home Companion," so that might give you an idea of the vibe this place is going for. Admittedly, the food is quite good. My favorites this time around were the Black Laab lettuce wraps, the crab rolls, and the warm banana with coconut ice cream we had for dessert. We did the smart thing and split a pitcher of sangria--$24 between four people versus the $9 it would have cost each of us to get a glass. Between the four of us, we spent $107, which is not bad, though we skimped on the drinks. (I wanted the Blackberry Mojito but couldn't bring myself to spend the requisite $13.) If you like to dress up and eat pretentious fusion food, this is the place for you. And, I am somewhat ashamed to say, it is occasionally just the place for me as well.
(3)
Evan G.

Chino Latino is so cheeky. My fortune: "You won't fall in love with a lawyer, but boy will you get screwed by one!" Kobe lettuce wraps. Ridiculously good. Margarita. Meh. OK. Habanero poppers. Go ahead. Laugh at me. Just order MILK with it next time you have me eat it. Fun times, sassy bathroom.
(4)
Tori M.

I think that as far as Latin/Asian fusion goes, Chino Latino is delivering on its promise. I had the Ring of Fire roll and it wasn't bad for bastardized sushi. The carne asada platter of ridiculousness was probably not worth the money, but it was enough for two meals, for two people, so it probably evens out in the end. I guess the atmosphere is nice, as far as pretentious places go, but it did seem a bit over the top to have busboys lurking round with "Wanna Bangkok?" on their Tshirts.... (for the record, it would be a "no"). I'm no prude, but if I'm going to be propositioned by the waitstaff's apparel, it best be by a young man wearing nothing at all. I think I'd come back here with lots of people in tow, as Chino is waaaaay too expensive for just a dinner for two (unless, I suppose, you just go with one thing and don't get drinks).
(3)
Sandra B.

Tried the fried rice with guac on top for happy hour. MEH! It was small and not worth the price, even for $5.
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Dan V.

Remember that girl in high school who tried too hard to be popular? Chino Latino is the restaurant equivalent. Examples: - The jerk chicken is obscured by 50 pieces of fried plantain sticking out of it. Whimsical is one thing, but are they purposely trying to hide the food because they realize it's just mediocre? - One of the drinks is served in an actual pineapple. This isn't Maui; it's Minneapolis. If the drink were truly great on its own, it would be served in a glass. - The wings on a three tiered platter. The towering tower of wings is hard to eat, just annoying, and unnecessary. - The menu has everything from Chinese to South American to Sushi. Gordon Ramsay would go ballistic if he saw this menu. What happened to "Do a few things and do them well"? The food was fine (dare I say good), but I found the restaurant to be gimmicky -- and that's a big turn off.
(3)
Jen W.

Sometimes I like it. Sometimes I don't.
(3)
Ashley J.

I will preface this review by saying we have been coming here for ten years. At least one member of my family comes here every week. This shows how much we normally enjoy Chino. In all of the times I've been here I can only think of two times that it was awful-tonight and one other time. The food is normally delicious, and there are countless good servers. However, a number of the regular and amazing servers have been let go and the standard to become a server here has been lowered. Both of our negative experiences stem from new and unexperienced staff. Earlier tonight we went for a late night meal. We were greeted by a new server, Connor, who struggled from the get go and then carded my mom when she ordered a drink. My mom has children who are legal drinking age, like myself, and she gets very offended when she's carded. She is clearly way over 21 and finds it offensive, it is doubly offensive when it comes from a server in an establishment you've frequented for a decade. She became irritated and crabby, and thought the server was joking. He wasn't, and awkwardness ensued. Connor took our drink order, and we attempted to place a couple of food orders also. I ordered two Kalifornia Krab Rolls with no wasabi or ginger. He informed me it was not happy hour and I could not order those for another ten minutes. Problem with this, this item is NOT on the happy hour menu. As a server he should know the menu better than the customer. He also argued with us and said the wasabi and ginger is on the side and that it would be fine on the plate. When you ask for something to not be included it's rude to argue especially when you are ordering an item without something. This is just saving the restaurant money! We also ordered a Queso Fundido . After he took our order he chose not to be our server and pawned us off on someone else. Another server, Joseph, comes over. We had him one other time and that was when we had our other poor experience. He repeated our order, in which the Queso was missing. He added that item, left and never came back. 20 minutes later we are STILL waiting for drinks and to place another food order when someone brought over our food we had already ordered. The Kalifornia Krab Roll came out completely wrong, we have this every time we come and know how it is served. They were out of the paper they use so they replaced it with rice and seaweed. Had we known they were different we wouldn't have ordered them and this is something that should be told to the customer. The lady delivering it argued with our table and said they taste the same, we tried them and they did not. At this point we told her we still didn't have our drinks and she went and got them. The manager, Phil, came over to tell us he was sorry and that our bill was comped. This was a nice gesture, but we did not come for a free meal. You would think after having issues things would improve, but they didn't. Our other server, Joseph, never came back and we had to tell someone we wanted to order more food. Over 30 minutes have passed without him coming back to our table. We then get a THIRD server. We feel uncomfortable and awkward at this point. Our first two servers chose not to wait on us, which I did not know was an option. It's unfortunate because we have been here hundreds of times and have enjoyed this place immensely but we now have no interest in returning. How it is acceptable for staff to chose who they want to serve is beyond me. Our last server was fine, food was decent, but sadly we are in no hurry to go back. This place used to have the best servers, we couldn't ever decide who we wanted to have. But now the service has gone down hill with new people that can't handle the high volume Chino brings in. It's hard to believe Connor and Joseph have jobs here, when INCREDIBLE servers like Brooke and Brady do not.
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Maia R.

If you have no idea where this place is, good chance you'll pass it by, considering the only sign they have is this sparkly shimmery rectangular shaped "sign", so keep your eyes peeled! They do have valet parking. Good thing, because you will not find parking around here, unless you'd like to walk several blocks. Just fork over the 10 bucks. On to the food. YUM! The salmon chipotle sushi roll is a must have. I've had it each time I've eaten here, and I love it. The pad thai is great, and to be honest, I've enjoyed everything I've had here. The place is LOUD but it doesn't take away from the experience, I mean come on, it's Uptown, and this place is very popular, what can you expect? Also, not a good place for kids... unless they are well behaved and like anything other than hamburgers and fries, because chances are they won't like anything. And the bathroom is down a stair case, so good luck bringing your stroller down there! The manager was very kind to my friend and I, and gave us free dessert, which was so delicious! We ordered the smores, which I was happy about since I usually can't order dessert anywhere due to my dairy allergy. Absolutely a place to check out if you're in town.
(4)
Brian M.

One of my favorites in Minneapolis. Great food, awesome drinks, cool environment. Can get crowded and loud late on the weekend.
(5)
Daniel R.

This place is ridiculous and I like it. Basically, there is a massive rotating list of tapas that bring some really bold flavors from everywhere in the world. I had the Kobe beef Korean style lettuce wraps which were phenomenal. I also had the plantain nachos that were nice spin on traditional bar food. The wasabi bombs will clear up any sinus problems you might have. The drinks are killer. The rum selection is fantastic and they aren't shy with the booze. A couple of dark and stormy's and I was feelin' good.
(4)
Keshar N.

Damn you Chino, damn you!!! Your service is SO bad, but your food is SO good... what to do?!?!? I have been to Chino 3 times since I have lived in Minneapolis, and the service never (NEVER) gets any better. The first time I went, we waited 2.5 hours for a table. Now, I know it's a fancy restaurant, but this is not NYC and this is not Per Se. It should not take that long to seat 2 people for dinner... at 11:00pm. The next time we went, I was seated right away and subsequently received some terrible food poisoning issue, and this brings us up to speed on my last visit. Bob and I had a gift card for Chino, so he lovingly planned a date night and we made reservations (yes, we had reservations) for 6:30pm on a Wednesday evening... not exactly the height of rush hour at Chino. No big deal, they totally forgot about our reservation and we waited an hour and a half to be seated. The only solace was that it was happy hour and their mojitos were $5. Boom. We ordered the nachos with the plantain chips, the super embarrassing sushi platter and the warm chocolate cake for dessert. Now, all the food was delicious (and speedy, since they forgot about our reservation). But I just can't get past that service. Is this really food worth waiting over an hour for? I don't think so. But hey, maybe it's just me. Maybe fourth time is the charm... ?
(3)
Austin A.

Every time I've been here, it has been with a large group after work. This is a great place for hanging out, though you do have to make reservations with larger groups. We really come here for the atmosphere and drinks. Some of my coworkers love the food, but I find it to be hit or miss. Atmosphere: you come here to have a good time, not a relaxing classy night on the town. Drinks: just reading through their menu is an adventure; items are named with clever word plays, hilarious oxymoronic phrasing, and not so subtle innuendos. One of my favorites is the crack ho mojito, creatively served with a trio of glass vials each containing a delicious fruit puree to flavor your mojito as desired. And you can't complete a visit here without doing at least a round of the chino bomber where they supply you with your very own karate kid headband to set the mood. Food: to start, the habenero hell poppers are a must-have. large plates are meant to be served family style. HUGE heaping plates of food. I tend to shy from the asian dishes and prefer the latin ones such as the jerk chicken, carne asada, and the cuban pork. flavored meat is where they excel. they have a "tribal feasts" section which is very alluring, especially the "fidel capitalist pig roast" - a whole roasted pig with a minimum 10 person requirement, but a 72 hour advanced notice is required. Service: the wait staff is generally very good, though when the get busy, they can disappear for a few minutes. if you can get a table downstairs, service is a little better since the food is prepared downstairs. the bar is upstairs right in front of the stairs, so the wait staff has to navigate through the sea of thirsty patrons to get to the hungry ones past the bar.
(3)
Amy C.

I have a love/hate relationship with Chino Latino. It's one of the better places to take out-of-towners for the Uptown "scene". On the other hand, the service is hit or miss, food is mediocre and the tab continues to get more expensive every time I visit. 2.5 stars but I'll give them the extra .5 because my service was actually spot on the other night. Until next time I have to take out youngsters...peace out CL.
(3)
Christine N.

This place has a fun atmosphere and some pretty tasty food. It's super loud so don't expect an intimate evening. Service was alright - and the prices could be a little on the high side, but it is a fun experience if you are out for a night of some drinking and revelry.
(3)
Zachary S.

solid happy hour that lasts....hours. I remember coming here before moving to MN and thinking it was pretty damn fantastic--this must have been 1999 or 2000. The fortune cookies made me laugh. The only real reason for my review? TROUGH IN THE BATHROOM. (unexpected? yes.)
(4)
Timmy M.

Such a fun restaurant. I always make an attempt to visit whenever back home and recommend to anyone visiting MN. We used to hit late night happy hour 3+ times a week. Nothing beats late night happy hour at Chino. They have plenty of fun drinks that always make a good start to any night out in Uptown. Favs: Habanero Hell Poppers Jerk Chicken (BEWARE! The full order is HUGE, they have a half order that is enough for 1-2) French Toast of the Dead (Late night HH item) Passionate Eruption (Fitting for 2-3. Best start to a night of drinking)
(4)
Jenny C.

It's a great place to go for happy hour even if it's just in the bar section. They make great drinks and the prices are inexpensive. If you are going for dinner then you have a lot of options since the menu has a variety of different ethnic food such as Asian, Mexican, Jamaican, African, and American. The amount you get is fulfilling and the price is just about right. It's a fun place to go with a group of friends or just a date. It's a must try place if you are from out of town.
(4)
Ben R.

3.5, accounting for happy hour. The menu allows for many interesting combinations. Where else in town can you eat sushi, plaintain chips, tacos, and Moroccan lamb tagine in one sitting? The drink and street food menu specials are also very good for the price, when they have them. The environment itself is hit or miss depending on the night. On a busy night it can get unpleasantly "urban," sans a pack of obligatory frat boys or a bachelorette party doing sake bombs at the bar all night. On the flipside, when it's quiet, it's quiet, and there is plenty of space to bring a small group and enjoy without having to elbow your way around.
(3)
Sarah S.

So I'm firstly embarrassed to say that I've wanted to go here many times and on a few occasions have not been able to find the door. Yes, there are flashy sequins adorning the outside but when the over-crowded patio near the busy Hennepin street is closed, it's like an underground club that seems to have a secret entrance. Once you get in you'll find the small corner location is huge inside - like freakishly two-stories huge. Despite its ability to easily accommodate three NFL teams it is also always packed the brim and I usually have to wait a few moments to be seated, even when having a reservation. The place has cute wait staff, trendy decor and is full of hipsters and trendy teens/20's people that take themselves far to seriously and dress as if they were trying out to be on the next Kardashian reality show. The Happy Hour is the best deal in town and their drinks are fun and delish (plus you get cute little plastic animals hanging from your cups). Their tacos are divine, their apps are all tasty and quite honestly, I've never eaten anything here I didn't want to have twice. Despite the high prices and the shoulder rubbing you'll have to do with the tight seating, Chino-Latinos is the place I take my girlfriends from out of town.
(4)
Samantha H.

Ok, let's get started. 1. The food is ok. I actually like most of it. I've been here several times and sometimes it's great, sometimes not so great, I don't know why the quality changes so drastically. 2. It's too crowded. I always feel like I have to scoot awkwardly past the chair of someone I don't know. 3. It's a bit spendy. Don't go here is you are broke. 4. They are not good at making accommodations. I asked if I could just order a plate of fries for my daughter since she is little and is a picky eater and it was like I had tried to order something crazy. I got a bunch of sighs and maybes and finally the waitress asked the cook and we got some but it was just so uncomfortable. They have things with fries, why would it be so hard to just order a side of them? 5. Speaking of fries, I reccommend the Popocatepe. It's a mountain of delicious beans and cream and species and...yum. Really, get it. Just do. 6. The fancy drinks are awesome. OK, I think that's about all I have to say. It's fun for a group, it really is, but not so much if you have kids or if you are just used to a more chill environment.
(3)
Jennifer M.

This place is to die for! A fun atmosphere with great food and fun drinks. Everything is family style so it's good to go with a big group of people so you can try all of the amazing food! Who knew lo mein could be so good?! I also recommend the tiger roll if you like sushi. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the twin cities!
(5)
Breanne K.

"Is that a pig?" Why yes, it was! The table over contained 6 men the size of football players. They had ordered the roasted pig and it caused quite the scene. It was fun to watch them chow down on a roast. I was also glad that we had finished eating, or watching them cut off the head would've put me off. My favorite had been my friend's General Tso's Orange Sesame Chicken. It was very good. You know what else was good? My mojito! I could've drank twenty of them if I wasn't careful about it.
(4)
Julian M.

Nice place for night out. great customer service kind of noisy but overall great food.
(5)
Jonathan E.

Chino Latino seems to be one of those places that either resonates with you or it doesnt... To me, however, it has always been one of my favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities. The vibe is always energetic, the interior is excellent, and the food is tasty. The location of Chino Latino is pretty much perfect, right on the intersection of Hennepin and Lake. There are two pay-parking options nearby and street parking if you are a little more adventurous. I hate street parking in Uptown, personally, so I use the new ramp. The building itself has very little in the way of signage--just a glittery facade and posters around the doorway. The interior takes it up several notches with brightly colored lights in red, green, and orange depeding where you roam. It is quite dark inside too which adds to the atmosphere. They have a full bar and an interesting restroom. The food is always good there. I can't say Ive ever tasted anything sub-par. Yes, some of the bigger plates can get pricey, but it doesnt need to be if you are careful with your selections. I most recently had the taco platter with a friend. You can get 10 tacos of whatever variety you choose for $25. They are all super tasty. Sharing that with an appetizer is a very filling meal. I recommend the mussels as an app--they have a spicy broth with a little bit of bacon and tomato. Chino Latino may not be the "in" place these days, but it's still one of my favorite spots and Id recommend it to anybody... Particulary if you want a lively place to eat or a late night meal. Pros: Open late, location in Uptown, tasty food, lively atmosphere, interior and lighting Cons: Can get pricey if you arent careful, it's loud in there which can impede conversation, street parking is a pain
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Trinh N.

I like the latino food here much more than the asian food. The stir fry dishes tend to have too much fish sauce in it. I got pad thai once and couldn't take more than a few bites of it, it was so salty.
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Maria C.

I love Chino Latino, but I will probably never go there again. The drinks are great, the food is great, but unless you're a great lip reader or you're not interested in anything your dining companion has to say, you might as well skip bringing someone to eat with and just enjoy the cacophony alone. This place is louder than a sold out show at Target Center.
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Craig S.

I make it a point to have dinner/drinks at Chino every time I visit Minneapolis from NY. Always an interesting fusion food menu, great drinks like a Mexican Three Way and a fun/chic atmosphere. Most important is that the service is always great. Coming from NY I always expect super fast/attentive service which may be why I keep coming back here. Never disappoints.
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Nat B.

Delicious food, great decor, loud energetic atmosphere. I would highly recommend Chino Latino, wonderful mix of both cuisines. My party ordered the Pupu platter and it was delicious. The calamari and grilled pineapple were outstanding. All the sides we sampled were delicious, I would recommend getting three for 14 because they are all delicious. Overall a great experience, unique atmosphere, and delicious one of a kind cuisine.
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Erin P.

If I was rating Chino on happy hour alone, it would be a strong 4 stars. They have great happy hour deals here, and I really like the little room off the back of the bar -- cozy and dark. I will return here for happy hour, but not for dinner. I was in on Saturday night for a friend's birthday dinner, and they experience was really just meh. We had a 7:15 reservation for 8 people, and two of us arrived just before 7:15. They told us we could not be seated until at least half our party was here. OK. At 7:20, two more from our group showed up (my friends are not known for being prompt) so we went back to the hostess stand and said half of us are here, can we go to our table. Then we're told well actually the people at your table have their check but they haven't left yet so take this pager and we'll let you know when the table is ready. I'm not sure if the table wasn't even ready why they didn't just give us the pager when we got there? We finally got seated around 7:35. The place was packed of course, and our server seemed frazzled by it. He did an OK job, and I don't think he was trying to suck, but he just was all over the place. We had to ask for water refills multiple times before he finally brought them, we asked for his advice on how much food to order for our group because it's all shared plates and we didn't want to end up with way too much or too little -- unfortunately, the guidance he provided us was to order WAY too much food. We literally had 5 boxes of leftovers. It was nuts. I get that you may not know how much food people will eat, but I guess I felt like he could have said hey maybe start with these two things and you can always get more. Everything also seemed to take a long time, but I attribute that to how busy it was, and that really wasn't a big deal. The food itself was just OK. Not terrible, but nothing amazing that I would rush back to have. All in all, just an average experience. I wouldn't recommend it for dinner to anyone, but would send people there for happy hour in a second.
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Rosio W.

This is one of my top 5 fun restaurants. I love the variety of food and drinks here. I have tried so many things that I would love to recommend but right now can only think of a few... The Paella (seafood/meat rice dish) is delish! It was very good and had just a little kick of spice. The coconut shrimp was a must, the Cuban pork also yummy and can't really go wrong with any of the small dishes. Their drinks are also very fun! I love getting some of them just because of how they are served, on a pineapple, coconut, or fun glass. And although you will be beyond full, leave a little room for dessert! Try anything, won't be dissapointed... fried ice cream is my fave! Service is always great! Mostly have been here in groups and never felt ignored or forgotten. Even when I feel like we are getting a little "special" the servers keep up. They have great recommendations and are friendly and attentive. Decor is fab!! I know this is split for most people, it seems you love it or hate it. I LOVE it! It is an eclectic mixed theme of Chinese, Latin, and anything else they think is cool. ha. Love their menus! The outside decor is funky and just looks like a sequence truck exploded but it is fun. The bar looks Miami-bar-like, fun. They have a few tables with a lazy susan where you can share the plates easier, minimum of 8. The restrooms downstairs are interesting. ;-) Overall, I love visiting MN and coming to Chino Latino. If you are downtown/uptown, make sure to stop by.
(5)
Mary S.

Visited this little dark and sumptuous foodie gem on the recommendation of a friend who tours as a roadie with Bieber. He told us this place was not to be missed, and boy did he make Beliebers out of us. Food superiority thy name is Chino Latino. We went in early for Happy Hour which is an excellent way to sample a lot of things and not spend all your Bieber bucks. We had the coolest of bartenders, Ben, who was extremely charming in his ability to balance attentive conversation without appearing overbearing. He made great recommendations as the menu can be a little overwhelming with all the choices. Seriously, this guy is the tits as far as bartenders go. We got queso fundido to start, which was the best queso I've ever had. Their chips are homemade and get a thumbs up as well. It was a white queso with poblano peppers that gave it just the right amount of spice, creamier than anything has any right to be without the help of sorcery. BF got the Hell Peppers, which are basically little bits of cheese-injected fire served with orange sherbet to cool your face off when it inevitably bursts into flames after eating these peppers. He has an extreme tolerance for spicy food, but even he had to take a break between peppers. They even serve them with a warning label. We also got a beef taco as well as a chicken quesadilla, also off the happy hour menu, both excellent as well but over shadowed by the magic queso in my opinion. They have a bunch of suggestively named drinks to order, and I went with the Donkey Punch, which tasted like something you'd drink on a cruise ship, like a rum runner but lighter in taste. BF tried an IPA named Scourge he'd never even heard of, and liked it so much he had 3. If we lived in Minneapolis, happy hour at Chino Latino would be a weekly thing for us. Even if you aren't touring with Bieber, it's worth a trip to this stellar foodie spot in Uptown for the queso and atmosphere alone.
(5)
Kelly B.

My first ever 5-star rating! I'll start by saying that my hallway in my house is decorated with framed Chino menus. The designs are constantly changing, and they're each printed daily to reflect the fresh new specials. The drinks are up there in price, but very unique. Case in point - the Crack Ho Mojito. I paid upwards on $0 for it, but the presentation was key. It was a plain mojito, served with a side of three 'crack vials' of fruit extracts. They served the vials on a bed of 'crack' (sea salt). Bear in mind almost every drink name alludes to a sex position. The nachos are phenomenal, I start with them every single time. The fried plaintains are perfectly cooked every time. Also try the Black Laab Lettuce Wraps. Don't ask what the sauces are - just try them! They call themselves "street food from the hot zones", and it's a very cool concept. By traveling down the equator, you can get anything from mexican or chinese off the same menu, and it's all done well. MAKE RESERVATIONS or expect to wait all night - everyone wants a piece.
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Selena L.

I can't speak much to the food here, but I will say that these were the best mojitos I've EVER had! You will not be disappointed!
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Tyler M.

Chino has a few dishes that I enjoyed, but overall they're a poorly managed business trying so hard to do things differently, they forget about the fundamentals - their horrible service trumps the experience, every time. And it isn't just bad servers, it's bad everywhere: the logic that seems standard among the hostesses, miserable bartenders, bar waiters/waitresses, dining room waiters/waitresses, and most importantly the incompetent management. I'm a simple guy who likes decent experiences, nothing over the top just people doing their jobs the way they're supposed to be done, and I'm happy! I tend to always give a business the benefit and try to stay positive, even after a couple so-so experiences, but this place continues to blow my mind in a negative way every time I end up there.
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Leena Y.

This place was fantastic. Great food, great service and a great atmosphere. The portions were huge and the food was delicious. My bf and I had the screaming steamed mussels which were delicious. Our server recommended some naan bread to dip in the remaining broth, which was delicious! We also had the korean bulgogi lettuce wraps. They were amazing! We wanted to try more, but we were pretty full from that order already, so we passed on other dishes and dessert. Our server also checked on us frequently, which was nice. I'm definitely looking forward to visiting again, this time with a group of friends! Definitely try it out when you have the chance :)
(4)
Theresa Z.

Great drinks, food and awesome atmosphere. The only complaint is some of the wait staff seem frustrated when I had a question about the menu. But as far as that we had an awesome time. I will definitely go back!!!
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Amy J.

I love coming here with bigger groups of friends and sharing food -- everything on their menu is intended to be family style. It's not a great place to chat, since it's more of a restaurant in a nightclub atmosphere. The food is all delicious, but more importantly it's just an overall fun dining experience. My only complaint is that the prices are a bit much.
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Sudeep B.

This place was a little confusing to me. I liked the hip and trendy vibe that it exudes but wasn't a fan of some of the dishes I tried. We went here for happy hour on a Friday afternoon. The place was packed and we had to sit in the back where it felt like a club--loud music and not alot of light. It was made worse by a large group of patrons that were especially rowdy. To start we ordered mojitos. They tasted very sweet and sugary--couldve have used more lime and mint. There is a good selection of beer and fun cocktails to try out but I didnt want to try another cocktail based on my first drink. Next, we ordered the queso dip which wasnt on happy hour, but my gf heard it was great. It came out in a giant iron bowl with burning hot queso inside. The queso was really good--spicy with bits of tomatoes and mushrooms inside. The chips were a little stale but that didnt stop me from munchin on them. Next we ordered the fried rice with guacamole. I like both of these dishes separately but together, they didnt really do it for me. I also think the lighting made me unexcited. The portions and prices on the hh dishes is just right, so I can see myself returning to try out other items. But I'll definetly try and sit closer to the front where its not so dark!
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Biff P.

What a pleasant surprise in Uptown. We stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday night. Sat outside.
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Becky G.

Awesome speciality drinks (cha cha cha) and deliciously different menu! The staff is always attentive, knowledgeable, and fun. The queso fundido and sushi sampler are amazeballs; especially the drano balls! Make a reservation and be ready to try something new- and enjoy a side of people watching.
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Jessica V.

I've become a fan of their happy hour! Seating is tight in the bar area but if you get the right spot, you can see a great view of the restaurant's swanky lounge areas. I ordered the mini chimichangas and a beef barbacoa taco for around $7 and a specialty cowgirl cocktail for $6 so with tip my happy meal was under $20. The taco and chimichangas were definitely delicious but the portion sizes are small (appetizers for 1 person really). The drink was pretty strong too. I couldn't finish it even though I definitely wanted to!
(4)
Sam G.

Their food is okay. I always try new plates evey time I go there but, lately I've been very disappointed with the new dishes.
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Eric H.

Chino Latino is a fun place to go. The food is good, well presented, and it has a fun atmosphere. It is a bit dark and noisy in there and some of the menu selections are a bit pricey. I would recommend having a hot pepper eating contest with your friends while you are there.
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Mika B.

It's interesting, definitely worth the experience and atmosphere. This Hispanic and Asian fusion of food was a little out there for a traditional sushi lover like me, but it wasn't bad! An experience and experiment worth having.
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Amy J.

Chino is really hyped up just because it's good for groups and parties. The dishes are to be shared. However, I just went with one person and the food was just meh. The beef for our lettuce wraps was under seasoned, and did not promise that sweet, nutty and spicy balance I so desired. The other food was just average. The restaurant itself is pretty loud and dark. Service was fast and we were always attended to which was much appreciated. The bill ended up being $45 for two people and we had ordered the perfect amount to fill ourselves. Don't expect anything spectacular here.
(3)
Nicole C.

LOVE Chino and everything about it! Definitely one of my favs in MPLS. Great place that has a little bit of everything on the menu.
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Emily B.

This has been one of my favorite spots since my freshman year of college. Fun and energetic atmosphere with ever-changing menus with unique cuisine from across the world. They print new menus each day and if you are celebrating a special occasion, they will print a personal message for you at the bottom. Best time to go is in the evening with a group. My favorites: - Plantains with black bean dip - Chicken skewers - El Orgasmo drink (served in a pineapple) - Hot funky love dessert If you haven't been here yet, you are definitely missing out!
(5)
Gypsy S.

I love this place but.... I'm lactose intolerant and tried to change a special to no dairy and there was no accommodation what so ever. It's not hard to not hard to leave the cheese off. If you have dietary restrictions beware.
(4)
Sarah Z.

I was considering giving Chino Latino 3 stars, but then I remembered that I've had two of the best desserts ever here (The Flandango: chocolate cake with FLAN on top! With caramel sauce, etc. is velvety and out of this world. The Chocolate Volcano Cup: an unexpected cup of melty, fudgy chocolatiness that almost can't be beat.) The atmosphere is so fun, the drinks are great (but pricey), and the sushi is unique and DELICIOUS always. On the other hand, I have had some mediocre food here... Such that I was disappointed with how hyped-up Chino is. But I've been here enough times I decide that the atmosphere and certain menu items definitely make this place a 4 (if not a 5, if you order the right things). In conclusion: -Go with a group, or on a date, and be prepared to yell across the table. -ORDER: sushi (buddha's happy roll is a fave), chicken skewers, any of the fabulous drinks, and FLANDANGO AND(or) VOLCANO CUP for dessert. Don't skip the last course. -Wear your sexiest outfit, because everyone else will be. -Have fun with it!
(4)
Sarah H.

The Happy Hour? Please check out the happy hour. Yes, it's packed, but that's the price your pay for good food at decent prices. Happy Hour lasts from 3pm - 7pm Monday - Thursday. For those of us who work in the 'burbs, that's awesome. It means I can actually make it to happy hour. Score. I had their classic mojito. It was a little heavy on the syrup, but other than that, it had the clean, refreshing taste I was looking for on a REALLY hot day. I tried the chorizo quesadilla, which is served open faced and has a great jalepeno mayo drizzled on top. The guacamole fried rice is good, so long as you eat it quickly. It turns mushy if you wait too long. It's truly loud in here, so beware if you are trying to catch up with someone. Other than that, it's pretty good.
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TinoX T.

Good Food,Nice People,Delicious Drinks
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Amanda J.

Great ambiance. Food is mediocre at best, loud, and dark.
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Steve S.

We just grabbed drinks here but they were pretty good. Place was crowded when we arrived and we sat at the bar but heard there was a 2 hour wait. I started off off with a basic vodka & tonic and it was decent. I then looked over the unique drink menu and choose the Crack Ho Mojito. it's pretty much a regular mojito but you also get a little glass with three vials filled with different fruit flavorings that you pour into your mojito. It's cute but I was expecting something a little more "over the top" based on its name. Perhaps served by a real crack ho? Bathrooms are cool but a bit confusing at first and gotta say the men's room has the best looking trough I've ever seen. Beats the one @ Wrigley Field by a mile. Definitely liked Chino Latino and would go back for dinner and to have a longer visit.
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Cindy D.

I love the atmosphere here. The crowd is amazing, usually college kids and older. I usually come here for happy hour or meeting up with friends. I think this place has the best mojito in Minneapolis....wait I take that back...Conga has the best mojito:) This place is EXPENSIVE, better to eat a lot before you come here or share with someone. If you can't afford the regular price, just come here during happy hour (great happy hour...usually their pizza happy hour always run out...make sure to ask them first when you are seated) I really like their sushi sampler, I always get that. They have valet, better to park on the street.
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Sheresse S.

Over priced. The sushi was extremely disappointing, and that's the main focus of this review and it's low rating. I know that I shouldn't go to an Mexican Asian fusion and hope for good sushi. I couldn't believe their sushi was $18 for hardly any rolls. The lighting was way to dark. The waitress I had was awful and didn't seem to care about any of the customers and when I flagged her down the one time I swear she rolled her eyes ,but who can tell when the entire restaurant is almost pitch black. Bottom line I wont come here again.
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Nancy N.

What a fun place! It's like a nightclub that serves awesome food! It's Asian/Mexican cuisine, and what I liked about this place is that they kept the cuisine separate and not try to mix the two together to create a new dish. Like a Pho Burrito, or Fried Rice Taco. Our group ordered quite a few stuff. We ordered That Ho, Chi Minh's Fried Rice. That Ho was good! Do not get the Pad Thai (Phuket Noodle) if you have had Pad Thai before because these were VERY salty. My best friend said it's been like this for over a year, so either the people like this dish really salty or the chef doesn't care to change his recipe lol. You've been warned! We also got the Seafood Paella - the rice was a bit mushy but the flavor was very good! Molcajete - this one was pretty awesome. It came out in a big volcano rock bowl filled with meat then you can proceed to pick and choose and make your own tacos. Oh and we ordered a bunch of Pork Belly Steam Buns! Each order comes with 4 I believe. We had several orders! And another big hit were the beef empanadas!! Omg SO yummy! I can't wait to come back here the next time I'm in MN!! Cheers! By the way, the drinks were awesome! Service was good. Oh! And this place is fancy schamacy because it's got sparkly glitter/decor adorning the exterior of the restaurant!
(4)
Julie W.

Update: I ordered the pork fried rice. Yeahhhh no thanks, never again. Lacking in flavor and I'm not a huge fan of pork but they took chicken fried rice off the menu, what the heck? I ordered the Fake Orgazmo drink. A pineapple drink served in a pineapple! Super sweet but so good! Worth the 8 bucks. I'm not sure I would come back here again. The vibe is cool, but the food is lacking! 6/10
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Mary N.

I love EVERYTHING about this place, besides the fact that they have choco tacos here that you can buy at the store. Everything I've tried here has been amazing, the food here NEVER disappoints me. Everything on their menu is just SO good. From the drinks, to the food, to the fortune cookies. I LOVE that they give you hot warm towels after you've finished so that you don't have to make that trip to the bathroom to wash your hands. They have hangers to hang our purses and bags. They have animals hanging with your drinks. This is one of my favorite places to eat, if you haven't been here, you need to get your butt off yelp and go. Food here is perfection.
(5)
Nhi V.

This weekend we decided to celebrate our one year of being married with a big dinner at Chino Latino. We were seated immediately and they had a lovely spot outside! Our waitress was energetic and knowledgable. We've been to Chinos many times before and the service is almost always superb. We ordered: Chicken Tinga Tacos - these are awesome! Flavorful and generous portions. The price was a tad high for tacos. Phoenix Claws (spicy chicken feet) - my husband loves them! Kung Pao Chicken Thit Bo Kho - mediocre, the portion was small for just a few slices of in bone meat and rice that was NOT jasmine rice! It tasted like sushi rice! I don't recommend this dish. Overall it was a great meal to celebrate! The only con would be pricing it's quite overrated. Lots of global varieties in their menu!
(3)
William S.

Creative dishes, fantastic wait staff and excellent ambiance. The food was delicious, though a bit overpriced.
(4)
Sarah T.

Chino Latino was a fun experience mostly because of the fruity drinks, the creative menu, and the atmosphere. Honestly, I wasn't as impressed with the food, but maybe because I expected it to have more of an authentic selection when it comes to the "Chino" branding. Upon walking in, the Hostess gave us a really nice, genuine welcome to the place and overall, I felt the staff were very hospitable. One thing I noticed and did not appreciate was the way my friend's "Uncle Pho" was presented to her. It was poured carelessly and almost spilled on her phone. Then, oddly enough, we were left with a pool of liquid on her side of the table until we felt awkward enough to point it out.. again. (But, it's no biggie!) Just a note: Happy Hour Monday only applies at the the bar and valet parking is a convenient option for $8.
(3)
Susie A.

Dark environment with huge booths meant for a crowd. Strange menu. Burritos, sushi, curry... Yes, I get it is "eat the world," I just don't see how they can do all these different things well. My mushroom quesadilla was ok. Wouldn't get it again. Chocolate Flandango dessert was flavorless. Sent it back. I guess I needed to go once to see what it was all about. Done.
(2)
Joseph L.

No no no no no. Like i am singing an old Beyonce song. We got here about 930... Place has patrons but not super busy. Unfortunately we got seated in the 1 table where the server was cut early. Never in my life has a server been so forward with rushing me. Chino Latino is a hangout spot. To drink/eat and have fun with friends. We ordered the blue hawaiian and another drink... They were not mixed well. The food came.... Black Laab- tasted amazing but had very little beef. Then the Phucket noodles came and were great! Within the 10 minutes our server asked us how it was and if we needed boxes. We said good but not ready yet... 4 minutes later he asked us again if we needed boxes. We said no... Between 5-6 minutes later he asked us again if we needed boxes... And finally we asked, what time do they close and he said 2am... So we said... Good.. We are not done eating or ready to leave yet. He came back 6 minutes later and asked if we needed boxes and we said no and finally the 6 minutes later he brought the check and asked if we needed boxes! We said just take the food. The meals were only half done and our drinks were full.... At this point this server needs a new job. That was 5 times asking us if we needed boxes within 30 minutes! So very disappointing. This was my first time out in a month and he rushed us out of an establishment that usually tries to get people to stay and ring up the bill. We were planning on ordering more food and drinks but apparently he wanted to go home and that was more important.
(1)
Dan L.

Love me some chino. Server was outstanding tonight. It just delivers each time. Interesting food, great drinks, fabo atmosphere.
(5)
Emily R.

I was reading the CityPages this week and saw that Chino had rolled out a new menu. I caught a glimpse at the new Drunken Thai Fish. The fish is fried and served as a full fish, which may catch people off guard, but I was EXCITED. My friend and I decided that we need to try this ASAP because when we traveled China, every fish was served this way and it was AMAZING (and I missed it). I'm very excited that Chino finally brought this type of dish to the Minnesota. The outside of the fish was crunchy and fried with a light seasoned dusting. The meat itself was flaky and cooked to perfection. It was served with a finishing salt and lime and the fish sat in Thai sauce with a mix of green beans and tomatoes. It is also served with sticky thai rice. Yes, we did get funny looks from everyone around us, I may of actually made the fish look at the girls next to us. Yes, there are bones, so be careful. Lastly, The cheek is the best part! It looks intimidating, but trust me, once you get past the fact that the whole fish is right there you'll really enjoy the taste.
(5)
Gabriel C.

We just moved here from California and drove 4 days straight and obviously upon arrival we needed a drink :D The food was amazing: Albacore Crudo -- Delicious! The Togarashi gave it a nice kick! I would give it a 5/5 Potato Sopes -- Really light and fluffy and the chorizo gave it so much flavor Sum Yung Gai -- My girlfriend won't stop raving about how good this was (Thanks Ben) Cha Cha Cha -- I am embarrassed to admit I had such a girly drink but I would get it again. It was refreshing and STRONG! We walked down to Chino Latino from our apartment after unloading our cars from our drive and got 2 seats at the bar immediately. We met Ben Yu the bartender and he gave us AMAZING service and recommendations for dishes and drinks as well as tons of information about the city and what to do and where to go. Overall it was a great experience and we will come back and if you have a chance go say hi to Ben for us! Thank you Ben for your outstanding service we will definitely be back to get more of those drinks! Gabriel & Yumi from California
(5)
Rishab S.

Chino Latino is one of my favorite spots in Minneapolis. Amazing atmosphere, exceptional food and drinks and their hit or miss service (mostly hit). Every time I've been to Chino, the food has always been good. They have a plethora of option to choose from. Small plate's are usually good for individuals, but large are huge portions - perfect for sharing. My personal favorite are the Crab balls - (they have a funny name), Jamaican jerk skewer and the banana boat chicken. Love their cocktails, absolutely amazing and made to perfection. The atmosphere here is unbeatable; loud music, beautifully lit bar area. Good place to come in a group.
(4)
Kim H.

The menu was quite bazaar. We decided to try chicken tacos, sushi rolls, quesadillas and jerk chicken. None of it was good enough to finish or consider returning for. Service was also bazaar. Mojitos were premixed and served by a bartender who had as much personality as my left sock. The real kicker was the fortune cookies that came with the check. The fortune in one said "when your mother told you not to be a slut, she spoke from experience." As a final impression of the place, they tell me my mother is a slut. whatever point they were trying to make, it led me to leave a bad yelp review so... I would call the whole experience a miss that won't be repeated.
(1)
Leah G.

I am a bit in the middle on this place as the inside is really cool with dim red lights and allows for a fun night to get dressed up and go out to yet the menu is a little overwhelming and my meal was just average. First of all, the building doesn't really have a sign so you kind of need to know where it is. The last time I went they had a sandwich sign outside with posters around the door but if you are driving/trying to find it from the road, make sure you Google Maps it first. Luckily we made reservations in advance. As we were waiting for our table (5 minutes), multiple people came in and asked how long the wait was and then walked out. I ordered the Chino Latino Passion Coloda and it was very good ($10). I was in a big group and did not want to have to deal with splitting up meals or checks so I ordered 3 tacos for $10. The main reason I got it was for the lamb but when I tried eating it, it felt just like a tortilla with an overload of lamb. I ended up taking some out cause it was just too meaty. Our group did the sake bombs (gotta at least do it once) and it was really fun! Got the headbands and then counted down, hit the table, and shot the drink. The sake goes into a glass that I am pretty sure was light beer, which I don't like much so I didn't think the drink was that great but the experience was sure fun. Fun place to go but if I am super hungry I will probably head somewhere else for better food options.
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Joey F.

Pretty trendy place for Uptown. Your going to see multiple bachelorette parties here. Very dark in there you almost need a flashlight to read the menu. I like the fact they have a pretty big mix of things on the menu. Think the food is pretty good, but nothing special. They have cool drinks though.
(3)
Angela K.

I'm always impressed with the food here! Pork belly steam buns and bulgogi lettuce cups were amazing. We actually ordered 2 pork bellys! The tuna and ahi poke was new and had great flavor. I was disappointed in the checkerboard sushi. We thought it would be spicy and was very flat and generic. Wasn't up to par with Chino's other sushi selections. I was disappointed in our service. We had reservations and waited for almost 10 mins before we received our water. Other tables sat after us were being greeted and served. Honestly they weren't even that busy. I was also shocked how much they changed their cocktail menu. I miss some of their old martinis.
(3)
Drew W.

Excellent happy hour! Great space! Lots of interesting food options. Service is excellent very friendly for uptown.
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Chloe C.

Great place to take friends visiting from out of town or to celebrate a special occasion! Very fun dishes and great drinks, but this all comes with a high price tag (especially for the sushi). A lot of the food can be split, and it's well worth the visit. Try the queso fundido as an appetizer. The nachos are also a very fun dish to split since the chips are plantains. An uptown hot spot and a fun restaurant with a great ambiance, I recommend checking it out!!
(4)
Jess J.

Fun place for a girl's night out. The food and drinks are pricey but good. Last time I was there I got the Hippie Roll. It was ok but for Pete's sake cut the sushi smaller! The pieces were so big! No way were they bite size and cutting sushi is a disaster and should never happen!
(3)
Aimee L.

I have to say that I love the exterior of Chino Latino. There is no sign but it sparkles and what girl doesn't like sparkles. We came late on a Friday night and was seated immediately. It was a bar club feel. Who doesn't want to dance while eating? The bar area looked really cool with a great mixture of people. We started with beer and the bulgogi lettuce wraps which were was really tasty. It really is good as an entree on its own. For dinner we split the jalapeÃ±o bacon pork tenderloin which was delicious!! The pork was perfect cooked and the jalapeÃ±o bacon have it just the right kick. It's so much food I think 3-4 people could split it as an entree. My only complaint is that we ordered a side of rice with the pork tenderloin which came out first. By the time our entree came, the rice was completely dried and cold. The waitress told us that food comes out with ready. Ummm....who eats plain jasmine rice by itself?! Other than the rice situation, I really loved my experience here.
(4)
Sarah U.

2 stars for service, everytime. 3 stars for food. this place has the space to SEAT groups, but it does not ACCOMMODATE to groups. they do not split bills...at all. even if its just a party of two. so just keep that in mind if you're planning on a group/event overall menu is extensive. food is good. the menu is ever changing and even the dishes that stay have changed ingredients. things they should bring back: -their old lo mein with the non-crunchy noodles -giant steam bun bao filled with mushrooms etc. -swordfish app
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Becca H.

Just as great as it was a year ago!! My boyfriend and I were in town again visiting some friends and we told them we wanted to make sure we returned to chino Latino!! We made reservations for Friday night around 8:45 and got seated shortly after. We had a drink at the bar. I have the blackberry mojito martini and it was delicious! I love how they put cute little animals hanging on the side of the glasses! Once seated we ordered our appetizer of the delicious bang bang firecracker wings. They are so good!!! I love the amount of spicy heat they have on then as well as the cucumbers with some peanut dipping sauce. For our meal choices we ordered 2 of the banana boat chicken! SO GOOD!!! We also got the Cuban pork dish with black beans, rice, fried bananas. So great!! We decided to get a sake bomb so we could get the cool head bands! It was yummy and really fun!! I love this place and wish they would open up one in California where we are from!!
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Thomas N.

Chino-latino is the go to place when I have friends visiting from out of town. It offers a wide variety of asian and latin inspired food. The presentation is as impressive as the quality of the food. The menu may seem intimidating at time but you cannot go wrong with whatever you choose and the staff will be happy to give you some recommendations. The atmosphere is fun and perfect for a night out among friends. As you may expect from this kind of establishment, the music is loud and the service is slow. Parking could be difficult to find in Uptown, but Chino-latino offers a valet service at night.
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Nick H.

Chino is definitely a trendy place- it's dark, there's loud music, out-of-the-box cocktails, everyone there looks hip- it's a good place to go for a group celebration. Not a great place to go if you want a deep conversation. I would NOT suggest ordering individual plates for people here, the best way to experience chino is eating family style. We had 8 people and we ordered four big plates and three smaller plates and we had too much... I liked the Cuban pork dish the best of the big plates we got. The sushi sampler was very average this time, although I've had better versions of this before. I didn't get to try the roll that had habanero sauce, so maybe I just missed out on the best roll. The swingers taco tray and the paella were also good. That said all of it is expensive. I would not recommend coming here if you're dining on a budget. It's a fun atmosphere and good if you have the mind set that you'll drop $50 on a good, but not great, meal!
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Crystal L.

I totally come here for the environment. It's fun. It's hip. It's unique. I do appreciate their desire to entertain and keep things surprising. However, so overpriced. The only thing I really enjoyed and felt was worth my money was the fish tacos but ONLY because the banana pepper sauce on it was the bomb!!! The tacos were soggy and cold by the time they got to us. Not happy about that. Also...as fun and alluring as the Fire Goddess' Sacrificial S'mores Platter is not worth it. For real. It's not. I know it looks cool. I know it looks yummy. But I repeat, NOT WORTH IT.
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Heather G.

Located in Uptown, I found parking on a Tuesday night to be a challenge so I ended up utilizing the $8 valet parking. First most, I think it is important to point out that Chino Latino is located next door to the Mac Store; there is no visible sign on the place so the Mac store will be your Savin grace. The menu ranges from sushi to jerk chicken to empanadas. I was initially confused and then I realized this menu might have something to do with the name of the venue, eh? The menu is not overwhelming just pricy. Not only is the menu overpriced, but the food is just OK. Nothing to write home about. I would strongly suggest sharing the entrees with 1-2 people as the portions are plentiful. Even though I noticed you get more rice than meat and vegetables. The take out containers are also very flimsy. The cardboard they use is clearly where they chose to cut cost. By the time I got home, I had to change the container so it wouldn't all fall out. UGH!!
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Megan G.

Chino Latino is the go to place to bring people from out of town; It has a fun atmosphere that is unbeatable. I love the feel of the place, but it is a little dark making the menu challenging to read at times. I like how the food comes when it is ready, which is unique and great if you are starving.The service is really hit or miss. I have had both excellent and rude waiters. I am obsessed with the Lo Mein here, it is so good! The pot stickers are great, although nothing special. The Ahi Tuna sticky buns had a unique flavor that I have never had before. The banana boat chicken is good, the sauce is a little to sweet for my taste. Sometimes the chicken here is a little bit over cooked. The pineapple drink is a must, not only is it a great drink, but it is also great for photo ops. Bottom line: Great Atmosphere and Good (not excellent) food
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Chris T.

I've only been here once...early in the evening...and for happy hour...so I can't speak to all the other reviews that dwell on Chino Latino's gimmicky/kitschy vibe. All I can say is that happy hour was awesome and service was on-the-ball. My boyfriend and I walked in around 5:30pm on a Friday and needed to get seated, eat, and pay the bill within 20-30 minutes in order to make it to the airport on time (because god forbid I get on a plane hungry). The place was wide open at 5:30pm and the ground floor was packed by the time we left at 6. HH is Tues-Sat 4:30-7pm, Sun-Mon 4:30-midnight. It's a pretty good HH for snacks and I was quite happy with the Moscow Mule that we ordered, along with the empanadas, the crab balls (GET THEM), the guacamole fried rice, poblano fundido, and the samurai tuna roll. My boyfriend is a fan of Chino Latino's fusion entrees and I didn't get a feel for what their actual cuisine is like since HH food was mainly just random -- albeit, delicious -- snacks. To their credit, even as the place got more and more packed over course of the half hour, our waitress still checked in with us regularly and was able to get us out of there right on time. I can see how this place could get way too packed and gimmicky on a busy weekend night but if I would definitely be game to try them again for dinner on a slower night.
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Poloprincez Z.

Great food and atmosphere. Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and was blown away by the diverse selections on the menu. We had the peanut curry with chicken, elotes and empanadas. Each dish was very flavorful and had a nice kick to it. Our server Michael Houser was so knowledgeable about how each dish was prepared! Definitely Ask for him if he's around!
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Mark P.

There has been more than one occasion where something very important to me went wrong at this restaurant. Now read that sentence again and realize the only reason I give this place 5 stars is that I'm not allowed to give more. I have travelled the world and been to many places, yet this is still my favorite restaurant in the world. Somehow every visit to this place has turned into a cherished life experience. Anything that can go wrong gets resolved 10 times over. Anything that can go amiss gets turned back around. Go there INTENDING to make a bad experience for yourself, and they'll still probably send you home with feeling grateful to have visited this fine establishment.
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Jerice A.

The drinks were fantastic but the place was so busy that we never got a seat at the bar. The Asian food was amazing here! There was an adobo dish that was part Chinese/part Filipino I'd come back for
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Johnny D.

Food is good! Decent decor, dim lighting keeps the mood very chill (if you like electronic music they play that here). Staff are very nice and from my experience have great knowledge on the dishes they offer. They offer Surly Furious so that's a plus. I also like the fact that print "Happy Birthday to (insert name of birthday boy/girl)" on their menus. Make sure you eat and open their fortune cookies.
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Zarina M.

This restaurant is an uptown staple and has been around FOREVER. I'm not going to say ALL their food is on point especially when they make so many types of cuisine and to be honest some really fall short. So here's what to get so you won't feel like you wasted money... pinoy paella. My choice every time. And a very sharable dish. Most of their dishes are. I don't mind their prices as other people are saying it is too expensive... The prices are fine. You are paying for the location and the ambiance. I wouldn't say I come here for the food. If I did, I would be lying. The drinks are good and strong but if you want real Asian cuisine... you know you should not be going to some yuppy restaurant in uptown to get that! Come for the vibe! ... not for the food. Also... if the restaurants owners/shareholders are reading this. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE for the love of all things good CHANGE YOUR MENU. It has been the same menu for YEARS now. Your patrons are getting bored...
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Mike W.

All of the food was delicious but none of it was really what I would call fusion. It's more of an eclectic menu with the dishes not really blending to cultures together. Our group shared the chicken pot stickers, Queso fundito, chinatown chicken lo mein, and carne asada ala moreliana. The low mein was probably my favorite but I love me some salty noodles! The atmosphere here is lively! It was a Friday night and the place was packed to the walls. Loud music, red and black decor, most people were dressed up to go out for the night. Next time that I am in Minneapolis I will definitely be stopping by to try this again.
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Virginia Y.

Great spot for group or friend gatherings. They have happy hour till midnight on weekdays! Your wallet will thank you. I shared the seafood paella, shanghai wings with 3 people. We got the larger paella, all the food was very filling and it was more than enough for all of us. For drinks I had the donkey punch. The rum wasn't too strong and it was quite fruity but to my liking. The shanghai wings were incredibly spicy.. I had to drink water during every bite. The paella was okay, the rice was a little dry. It was weird that there was chicken with the paella?? Very noisy atmosphere but good place for groups, not really for intimate dates, you have to speak loudly if you come here with friends.
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Mia T.

I won't bore you much with this review given that there's plenty on there. Let's start out by saying, it is uptown and busy so if you're here on the weekend, try valet. Meter parking is 2 hrs and if you're bar hoping, it's a drag. Ramp is just as expensive. Might as well park on those bitter winter days. The food is fusion latinos and asian (duh!). The food presentation is modern & unique. The food itself is pretty decent. We had the paella, beef & chicken skewers, & pork belly buns; & all were tasty. Obviously if you expect traditional food, you won't find it here. It's semi-dressy, business casual here. It's loud & vibrant. Probably not the best place for a romantic date (if all you want is a quiet environment) but good place for group gatherings.
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Nancy P.

Get here! And repeat! The best! Period! Truly a gem and Ya gotta be part of what lies behind the sparkly facade on the outside of the building!
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Rob A.

Yikes... Chino Latino's food has gone downhill in the past few years. My girlfriend and I ordered the Molcajete dish to share. It was extremely underwhelming - meat was ridiculously tough and bland. The only reason I gave two stars is because I appreciate the creativity of the menu (even though the quality suffers) and the atmosphere is fun. If you're going for food, you would be better off at one of the many sushi / thai restaurants in the area... or even Chipotle.
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Dustin H.

12 years ago I started visiting Minneapolis in an attempt to woo my now wife into moving to Ohio. It worked, but along the way I really enjoyed my trips to MN. Our first official date was at Chino Latino. While I'm becoming an old man, I recall the dinner 12 years ago vividly. Food and atmosphere were intense, as were the margaritas. Don't get me wrong, we're drinkers... but Chino Latino's marg's are strong. Chino Latino is so important to our timeline, that we had dinner there the night of our engagement. Long story short, we really liked the place over a decade ago and still tell stories about the hilarious custom fortune cookie messages. Seriously... the night of our first date, my wife got the message "You will marry the like of your life." Fast forward a decade later, and most of my family now lives in Minneapolis while we reside in Chicago. We came into town for Thanksgiving and had NO choice but to revisit one of the favorite stops in our old stomping grounds. Amazingly, nothing has changed. From the oddly still contemporary atmosphere, to the quirky menu and great service. This place is hustling and bustling, serving salty and spicy food from around the world. Our margaritas tonight were, as usual, criminally strong, and we thank them for that. Everything was great, and we're so happy to see this place is still killing it.
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Immaculate I.

This is a zoo on Friday night. Wow! It was so packed that we were basically sharing stories with the next 4 neighbors. Happy hour is alright, there are some good drink specials. Our server was very attentive and although I didn't get her name, she definitely checked in on us quite a bit. Jerk chicken skewers were underwhelming but the pork steamed buns were alright, I guess. I wasn't impressed with the food here. Perhaps I'm also outgrowing the noise level and subpar food.
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Cynthia E.

I like there food but the first time impression was the worst they sat us down at a table in the corner behind where the waiter takes order on the computer so i had to keep pushing my chair in and out for them. the food was late and the waiter ditches us and some other waiter realized it and starts serving us which i am glad but he was super rude we only went for sushi and he capt pushing for me to eat more like no i don't want nothing else and than we payed but left no tip the waiter runs out of the restaurant and as me and my boyfriend waited for the walk light to change the waiter screams and waives the receipt shouting THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU GUYS and throws the receipt on the street infont of the valet area i was like WTF just happen! anyways never coming back because of that experience
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Victoria L.

Chino Latino is a good place for a fancy dinner with a group. When I went there, our group just split 4 dishes because one dish was too much food for a person. The food was okay. It's like a fusion between Asian and Spanish food. What makes this place worth it is the drinks during happy hours. They have unique drinks and just a fun atmosphere. However, it's very pricey for what you get, which is okay quality food and drinks. Also, no private lot parking, so street parking is the way to go.
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Brian S.

Despite all the hype, I was pretty disappointed by "China Latino." It seems that they are more about an image/experience than about good food. The prices are very expensive for the quality of the food: the sushi was just so/so, the other dishes were also nothing to write home about. Happy hour prices are good but not great. Bottom line: if you want a trendy, fashionable place to eat in the heart of uptown, come here. But if you are looking for really good food, you might be disappointed...
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Aubrey W.

You guys, I feel like if I had to choose my last meal on earth, it might be Chino Latino. During my business trip to Minneapolis, we had a group dinner at this Uptown restaurant touting "Street Food from the Hot Zones" and a collection of hilariously-named cocktails. (For example, I indulged in a Crack Ho Mojito, which came with small vials of delicious fruit purees to add to my drink. It was one of the best drinks I've ever had!) The whole place looks kind of warehouse/non-descript on the outside, but once you're inside you feel like you've been given access to an exclusive dark and trendy hotspot. The food, you guys... the food. Our group ordered a feast of Fidel's Capitalist Pig Roast, a Havana style suckling pig served with rice, plantains, and other trimmings. I indulged in eating a bit of the cheek with a couple of others, crusty skin and all. It totally transported me back to that amazing suckling pig I had in Spain! We passed the head (and meat, of course) around to share, along with a smorgasbord of small plates. I also sampled: -Kalbi Beef Short Ribs, marinated with asian pear and soy and served on a kimchee puree (YES, these were on the menu, and THEY ROCKED) -Korean Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps (I didn't order these, but I sure dove in on some interested Korean fusion) -Some sort of calamari (I think it was the Lamma Island Salty Squid) -Queso Fundido with Chorizo (I could eat this all day until I am bed-ridden) -Pork Belly Steam Buns (it was like an open-faced bao sandwich with slow-cooked PORK BELLY, I die I die I die) -Fried Ice Cream (plantain crusted coconut ice cream with bananas and caramel sauce) -Chocolate Flandango (dulce de leche, flan, and chocolate cake in layers, which my boss has challenged me to make) And that wasn't even everything that was ordered and passed around. You guys, I felt so fat and happy after that meal. No words. I was a bit tipsy from my mojito, but I enjoyed eating until the point of no return. I felt like I was Anthony Bourdain or something. It was epic. I seriously want to eat here every day. I highly recommend it if you get the chance! Minneapolis, you've impressed me.
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Shekinah S.

Alotta hype, alotta gimmicks, but not alotta delivery. We had our anniversary dinner at Chino Latino last night. Partially because I had a gift certificate, partially because on a fateful summer night in 2012, the man that is now my boyfriend and I tried to go here but were turned away because they were too full/busy. We made reservations this time, but had to wait a bit anyways. We were also running late, so thank goodness they have valet parking. Chino Latino is a large, busy, and happening spot. There were some families and people our age, and even one old man dining solo, but mostly twenty-something girls in laughably short dresses and the boys that accompany such girls. We were seated by the window, which would be fine in most times and places, but it's Dec in Minnesota and I was freezing. I think they should have asked if we minded being seated by the (large drafty) windows. Chino Latino is adequately staffed for its popularity, there were tons of staff (also mostly twenty-something girls) milling about. Our waiter was friendly and helpful, and did a good job of describing the theme/menu -- street food from the "hot zone" (places on the Equator). And no one was snotty when I presented my gift certificate. Our biggest gripe was that is was SO DANG LOUD IN THERE. Not really a good date spot, unless you have no interest in talking to your date. We went with the Sushi Sampler and Chinatown Lo Mein with chicken. The sushi came out on a platter with (dry ice) smoke. Novel, but not necessary, and also a bit at odds with the street food theme. It was good but not great sushi and all of the rolls fell apart. They were really difficult to eat with chopsticks. I also thought the lo mein was good but not great, but my boyfriend wasn't much of a fan at all. We had leftovers, which is highly unusual. Instead of dessert* we ended the meal with fancy drinks. My boyfriend had the Crack Ho Mojito and I had The Hot Tub. The mojito comes with "crack vials" of berry purees to add to the drink, and my lovely blue drink was actively bubbling (more dry ice?). Again, emphasis on the gimmicks. But both drinks were delicious and if we ever return to Chino Latino it would definitely be for frou frou drinks instead of food. The check was served with fortune cookies, which is always a plus in my book. Back on that fateful night the Chino Latino hostess suggested we head to Cafeteria down the street. Cafeteria has since been replaced with Libertine, but since we wanted to mirror our activities of that night, we went and checked out that new spot. Libertine was excellent... review to come. Anyways, while I would not dissuade anyone from going to Chino Latino, I also wouldn't call it a must-dine spot in Minneapolis. It's more of a see-and-be-seen hot spot for twenty-somethings who value the hype and gimmicks above the food. *If you ever wanted to try a $26 banana split, this is the place!
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James H.

My experience was good, the staff was attentive and nice, the food was very good, we had the Goat Curry and a mix taco dish of beef and chicken. Fortunately our group was seated downstairs in the back, the quietest location in the building. Chino Latino is certainly a happening place for college aged people, however for my wife and me and the another couple the noise was a bit much. I'm sure we'll return someday, but only in a large group for party time. It's just not the scene thats conducive for couples and conversation. That being said, Chino Latino is a very nice and lively environment catering to the young party crowd for which they do very well!
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Joel C.

We met some friends here late on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty quiet when we arrived, but the place got packed within an hour. We ordered a bunch of drinks and appetizers. Positives: -Fun vibe inside the place -Great happy hour specials Negatives: -Very, very busy -Loud...not a place for an intimate conversation or date. This was a fun place in Uptown, but food was rather forgettable, and outside of their decent happy hour specials and fun atmosphere there aren't a ton of redeeming factors for this place.
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Kablia T.

Chino Latino is that place you see on the street and are like, "I want to go eat there one day" and then when you do, you are pretty much disappointed. I have been to Chino Latino for a number of birthday parties and get togethers and I never really leave satisfied. Usually, my bill is super high and my food was "meh". They practice the art of sharing, aka family style. The portions are big, but forgettable. The sushi is over priced and I have definitely had better for much cheaper. I do however, enjoy their pad thai though it is an acquired taste. If you like fish sauce you will like their pad thai, but if you have never had a large amount of fish sauce before, you might be better off trying something else. They do have some very unique, but expensive drinks. I got a drink called the Hot Tub once and it made for a super cool photo op. It bubbled just like a hot tub. In addition, if it is a Saturday night good luck. Chino Latino will be packed crazy tight.
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Dustin D.

It's worth checking out but I wouldn't make a special trip here. The food was ok, nothing special or out of the ordinary in my opinion. Portion sizes are for 2 or more people which I'm not really a big fan of. I had the lo mein shrimp, for how big the serving size was there could have been more shrimp. It came out hot & was good but again nothing exceptional when in compared to my local takeout. If you happen to be in the area, give it a try but don't plan a special trip here.
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Stephanie M.

Chino Latino is one of my favorite restaurants in Minneapolis. They have an extensive menu and everything I've had is really good. My favorite is the pot stickers. They also have some cool drinks that have not disappointed me. Everyone seems to complain that it is expensive for what you get, but I don't think it's any more expensive than the other restaurants in the same area. This is also a good place to go to share plates so you can try more than one thing. The happy hour is also pretty good and the bar area gets packed, so get there early!
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Elena W.

Fantastic Happy Hour. $3.50 glasses of wine, and the Fried Rice was pretty good too. I don't know if I'd ever come here in a large group, although they are very accommodating of them. Finding bar seating during Happy Hour might be a task, so be patient. I have only been here with one or two people, so its never been too difficult to find a place to sit. The drinks are expensive but good. Happy Hour is the way to go if you're wanting to try it for the first time! Steamed Pot Stickers are fantastic. Give 'em a shot..
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Avishek S.

Definitely 5-star quality. Impressed with the spiciness of the food too. Although the dishes weren't very spicy, the queso appetizer and the mussels were surprisingly spicy. Not that spicy for me but just the right amount for most people. I ordered a thai coconut curry, which was supposed to be a red thai curry. Excellent; the pineapple added a unique touch to the dish. I never liked pineapple this much in a curry before. It could have been much spicier though. My mother ordered the Senegalese chicken curry, which was even less spicy than the thai curry. I didn't like it that much; but it did taste like Africa, as it was advertised as a west African dish. The peanut sauce soy combination wasn't that appealing to me but it did taste very flavorful at first. The drinks looked cool too, with the dry ice, but I didn't try them. Now for dessert we all shared a chocolate lava cake. The portion was size able and it wasn't too sweet. Perfect actually. I really liked the habanero hot sauce at the table too; definitely he spiciest thing here! Impressed and would come back, although I do prefer slightly quieter venues.
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S R.

Amazing. First trip in 7 years. Absolutely as good as I remember. Where else can one have Chinese, Cambodian, Japanese, Senegalese, and Mexican in one sitting? Go with a group so you can try a larger selection of dishes.
(5)
Manuela J.

My mom took me here for my birthday and I remember the experience was very awesome! The food was good and the servers were very friendly. Thank you so much! I will definitely be coming back :)
(5)
Jackie C.

Absolutely love this place! Super fun vibe and the service is always great. My favorite dishes are their cuban pork crisis and their bang bang firecracker wings. They serve the food family style so you will have the opportunity to taste a couple different things if you go with a large group. As far as drinks go you can't go wrong with any of them! I Come here as often as I can!
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Mauii Y.

My big family and me went there for the Guinea pig, the service was great, our food came out fast and we ate alot. the waitress was very attentive and came to check on us frequently making sure we were happy. We were all very happy and full by the end of the night and left in good moods.
(5)
Sai K.

Great fusion food! The wings were amazing :) Went there to celebrate a friend's birthday. The food was delicious and the variety of drinks just pleasantly surprised me :) Would wanna go there again!
(4)
Montessahall H.

Had a craving for Paella and got a take-out. I couldn't have been more disappointed. It was nothing more than a large serving of yellow rice with poor quality shrimp and rubbery calamari. For nearly 20 bucks I could have made this dish at home, including the saffron.
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D V.

The food and drink menus are endless! The dinner portions are huge! When they say family size dishes, they are not messing around. Chino is pretty good at accommodating large parties. We had a party of 18 on a Friday night. The food surprisingly came out super quick considering it was jammed packed. With 18 people I had the opportunity to try quite a few dishes. There were only two that I really liked though, the pork belly steamed buns and the lamb tangine. I ordered the belafonte's banana boat chicken. The chicken could use some more flavor, it was good but not great. I was not a fan of their Pad Thai. Pad Thai is usually a sweeter fried noodle dish but their dish was super salty and sour. Double thumbs down. Barbacoa Tacos were ok. Kind of plain, no flavors that really stood out. I can agree with some of the reviews about the non-memorable food here. Eighteen plates and I can only recall a few.
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Mahad M.

The food The drinks The servers The bartenders The god-awful music The dim-witted owner Even during high school you wouldn't catch me dead here. Chino Latino is a constant reminder of why people bother stubbornly clinging to life.
(1)
Michaela R.

Went here for a birthday on Saturday and the best part about it was leaving. We had a group of 11 with a reservation and our waitress was uninterested and didn't care. I ordered two dishes to share with some friends. We got one after an hour after waiting then she shows up with the second while as we are getting the check. AWFUL. The asst manger did not care when we voiced our concern to him after and simply stated that it was a busy night... On top of it, half the party got food poisoning from their dishes. Go to Stella's or Uptown Tavern if you want to go somewhere that appreciates their customers and actually cares about their experience.
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Katrina X.

I've been here a handful of times now and will keep going back. It's a two floor restaurant on the pricier side, especially their drinks but the HH menu is great and there is a wide variety of food--everyone can find something they like. This place is great for dining with a group of friends since most of their menu includes large shareable entrees and the portions are great. They are also fairly accommodating for larger parties, especially downstairs from what I've seen. The atmosphere is really hip and cool. Lights are low and decor is interesting. Clean, unique restaurant. Everything I've ever tried here has been amazing but I have to shout out the screaming mussels. Big enough for two to share, these mussels are BEYOND me! The mussels themselves are nothing extraordinary but the magic is in the broth. The broth is sooooo delicious and I highly recommend you get a side of rice to eat with the broth during/afterwards. No, actually rice is REQUIRED. You cannot just leave that bowl of broth behind, that would be a crime! Naan bread is also offered and I tried that recently but will go back to rice. I haven't had mussels anywhere else that can compare to Chino's and I keep trying to prove myself wrong. As for service, it's always great. My servers check back frequently and offer more drinks and refills though the drinks I've had are only ever average. Inviting personalities from everyone there from the host to servers. Valet is provided at certain times. It can be hard to get a table during HH, dinner time or lunch--it's a popular spot in Uptown. During warmer weather, they have outdoor seating.
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Sara J.

This place is great for groups, I have been many times and will continue to come back. To level set expectations the cons are that it's loud, a bit dark, kind of pricey, crowded, and the wait can be bad even with a reservation. All of those things aside I still recommend it. To get the most out of this place you need to be open to sharing food and trying many different things. Typically we order about one large dish and one small dish per two people then share everything with the table. I have had the most fun and success with groups of 6-8. As far as the food goes most things are spicy, even the stuff that does not have the spice symbol may be a warmer than you typically expect, ask our server if you are worried. The dishes I recommend most are the banana boat chicken and pork belly sliders, both are very good. Last time I went they skimped on the banana boat chicken sauce then charged me $4 for a side of it which was disappointing but I still say its a must order item. The sushi is the only area of the menu that I haven't had much success with, it's been fine but not up to par with the other dishes. I know this place got some mediocre reviews for the food but I have thoroughly enjoyed it in the past and think its worth a shot.
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Ajay S.

Very good Ambiance!! Food is decent but costly. The place is so energetic that you want to stay for longer. Good sushi sampler and the chino bombers are a must.
(4)
Rachel H.

Don't pass on the Bang bang firecracker wings. Perfect level of spice, and the sesame dipping sauce is to die for!
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Clare S.

Chino Latino is a reaching B+. Been here a couple times. The latin-asian fusion theme is working - I wasn't sad about the fish tacos or lettuce wraps (Korean cup or Black Laab). The serving style is a mix between tapas and family style, which is fun for big groups. But let's be real, if you're going (without a reservation) on a Friday or Saturday evening, all you really want is a huge ass drink because you had to wait an hour + for your table. Normally I stay faithful to IPAs, but it's worth it to try something like the "Ofrenda de Catrina." Why the B+, then, if the food and drink are really quite good? Well, a couple reasons: 1. I think the Chino is a little overrated. It's kind of the place where people from the suburbs go for their "big night out in the city." Also, I swear there is a high school prom going on every time we go. A weird number of dressed up high schoolers floating around in the joint. 2. The atmosphere is trying a little too hard. It's super dim and a bit clubby in there. I just never feel totally relaxed at CL. 3. Again, it takes forever to get seated. Just plain annoying. "DON'T YOU KNOW WHO WE ARE?!' Kidding.
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Aaron G.

Incredible, like a speak easy but a Mexican Asian fusion restaurant! We got the molcajete fiesta platter for 2! We got here for HH and stayed for dinner
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Erick H.

First time there and loved it! The food was amazing had the lettuce cups and the paella, oysters could of had more flavor but still a very good meal and the mojitos were to die for! Made me wish I wasn't driving just so I could have another one. They were very helpful describing the food and very attentive. It is very very loud in the main floor area but if you get seated towards the back or the windows you'll be OK for something more intimate first date or just date night unless you're into the whole crowd and yelling over each other.
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Kenzie H.

I have always loved Chino Latino. The atmosphere, drinks, the food.. its great. Besides my last experience there for my 22nd birthday. My boyfriend took me there for a birthday dinner, and since we saw other tables recieving a birthday dessert to celebrate with... my boyfriend asked out waiter if there was any birthday deal like that we could do for my birthday. Our waiter looked at me and said "its not your birthday... didnt it say april 23rd or 16th or something like that?" (He quickly read my id when i ordered my first drink so clearly he doesnt check those well) and i told him no it is today you can look at my id again if you want. And he said it was okay and they bring that at the end of dinner. I was so excited!!! You know what our waiter brought us? Our check. He clearly thought i was lying about my birthday... which is so rude. Not to mention he hardly checked up on us, after my first drink i completley finished even the water on the table before he came to ask if i wanted another. Also, this all was on a WEDNESDAY. It wasnt even busy! There were 2 other people in our section eating... All in all, i am super disappointed that i had chose to spend my birthday dinner there and i do not plan on going back there for awhile due to the service of this waiter.
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Katie S.

Chino Latino is one of my favorite spots in Minneapolis, and that's saying quite a bit, because the city is overflowing with tasty eats. The allure of Chino Latino lies in a laundry list of different things, so I'll try to name the most important: 1. Sake bombs 2. Delicious food that ranges from sushi to Thai to Mexican street corn (YUM) 3. Killer cocktails (they're pricy, but well worth it) 4. Huge portions--perfect for sharing, so you can try bits of everything 5. Gorgeous bar 6. Fun sinks in the bathroom 7. Amazing decor 8. Fun nuanced names for dishes on the menu 9. Friendly, fast wait staff 10. Constantly updated magnets that you can take home, FREE (who doesn't love free stuff?) This is definitely not the place to go if you're looking for a low key night with your parents, kids, or significant other. Aside from that, Chino Latino won't disappoint. Period.
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David P.

Not much to say here that hasn't been said already. It is worth a visit with a group who really desire to be "cool" but maybe isn't :) The food is good, but not GREAT. It is priced quite high, although most options are "family style" double portions. Personally with all of the unique food options, family style is tough because I might want some completely off the wall entree and no one else at the table wants to take a risk with me. I think family style works better when the options are safe for all to try and eat, not where you each want to branch out in a different way. The happy hour is great, don't miss it. Overall, the food is good, the staff is certainly hipsters, and it might be worth a reservation on your birthday. Think, new age Benihana.
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Alex C.

Great atmosphere. Great for large groups. Paying for the atmosphere, not the food. Food is mostly average but there are a few exceptions. Namely, the Korean Lettuce wraps, the potstickers, and the chicken wings. Stay away from Pad Thai, it's extremely salty.
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Neha G.

Love love love everything about this place. It was my first visit to the restaurant, and I wasn't disappointed. It is located right on Hennipen avenue. We were able to find street parking, although it was a block walk from Chino (fair enough as it was Saturday night).. As you walk into it, there is a hip vibe.. Music was very nice and very modern.. Our seating hostess and server was super sweet, and we got a really nice window facing view. For food we ordered a appetizer and an entree.. We ordered fried pot stickers and vegetarian low mien.. I think this might be the best low mien I had in town.. The portions are humongous for entrees which can easily serve 4 people.. Also the warm towel at the end of our meal made me a huge fan :) I am coming back at every occasion I have..
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Ellen C.

We came here to celebrate an anniversary since we had heard great things. The atmosphere is pretty fantastical! Upon entering there really isn't a waiting area, so we spilled onto the causeway between the bar and hostess area. I looked down into the kitchen and a long shared table with a big group of friends celebrating, what I assume, was a birthday. They had ordered a full suckling pig! That was pretty awesome! Everyone here looked happy, even despite the insane cold outside the restaurant's doors - maybe that's why everyone was so happy. Food and warmth. The prices here are a bit steeper than I would expect for the quality of food. We ordered a black laab, aka larb, which was pretty tasty. It had the perfect level of tartness with sweetness with savoriness, and is a recipe I'd love to duplicate at home. Our main entree was the Cuban Pork dish and it left me wanting. The flavors melded together in a bland kind of way and there really weren't any textures to be had besides softness. I think the fried plantains were supposed to remedy that but they just didn't add the punch the dish needed to make it worth the sticker price. We were seated next to the sushi bar which looked like they were sending out some rather good dishes, although the rolls seemed larger than I'm used to. I did notice the table next to us had received their drinks but no one had taken their order, and they ended up leaving after about 15-20 minutes of silent anger. All in all, I'd be back but probably for another special occasion or if I were going out with my ladies or a group of friends.
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Annie P.

Chino is a fun, young, lively spot. I took my sons who live in the area to dinner. They loved all the young hot chicks. It's pricey so be prepared to spend some $$$. Don't know that' I'd go back anytime soon but food & service and atmosphere all very good.
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Adam B.

Meh. I'm really not impressed anymore and it seems like their customers agree because it's not nearly the crowd I remember. They're really just doing what Crave does except with slightly better more expensive drinks. I remember thinking this was a cool spot 10-years ago but that was before had removed my head from my ass. I would guess they're getting ready to re-concept it any day now. Also I find the "we're so cool and hip that we named a drink the donkey punch and we say offensive things on billboards" thing to be a little like the movie Idiocracy.. a great film, by the way. More heart. Less marketing. Good drinks. Good luck.
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Charles I.

Wow. His is a different dinning experience. Go to this place. I suggest going with a close group so you can try many of their unique creations.
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Rebecca R.

We are regulars and love all the staff members! They have the best happy hour in town with a large selection of items! cheers well done you guys!
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Daniel L.

Great food with fresh flavors! The service is always good and a little wait without reservations is to be expected. The place is always hopping with great energy! I like the Sunday happy hour specials in the bar area. I would highly recommend if not sure where to go when visiting the uptown area.
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Kelsey D.

Lets be honest. The food is amazing. The drinks are ridiculous and the service sucks. Overall it's very expensive even for Uptown. And yet I keep going back.
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Suzanne O.

Chino Latino is my all time favorite restaurant. Black Laab is my absolute favorite dish there. Best lettuce wraps ever. Some other favorites include the Cuban Pork Crisis and Pescado Ahumado, but pretty much anything on the menu is worth a try. They have great happy hour deals for both food and drink. They also have fun drinks, including one served out of a pineapple. Everything down to the atmosphere makes Chino Latino a must.
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Anne T.

Super fun atmosphere and drinks, but the food and service is pretty mediocre and it is very overpriced. Good place for special occasions or big groups.
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Jessica S.

Chino Latino boasts a lively, clubby atmosphere unlike any other restaurant I have visited in the TC. They have a great selection of tropical, fruity drinks. Most recently, I ordered a coconut flavored martini (coconut rum, coconut water based). It was a little pricey but worth the splurge. BF got one of the fruity mojitos, which was also great. It seems like they have really perfected the drink menu. You can't order wrong. The menu is very creative, with a wide variety of flavorful, spicy options. My favorite dishes are Tostada de Tinga and the Chicken Tinga tacos: deliciously flavored pulled chicken. They have yet to fully master some dishes. For instance, the grilled asparagus with fried egg was oversalted and the egg yolk was overcooked losing its liquidity goodness. A few other dishes have been very odd tasting. And the beef skewers were much too tough. If they could fix these issues, I'd be happy to give this place 5 stars. This place can be expensive, but you can get out of here for a reasonable price if you don't get too carried away sampling small dishes.
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Arnold Z.

service has always been agreeable. Food is a little pricey but their fusion style menu is one of the best in the twin cities and they do have a lot of happy hours which includes some menu items at various times of the day if you are looking for less expensive food options.
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Emily B.

Great experience with a large group of people. Delicious cocktails and fast service where your food comes when it's ready, not necessarily the traditional app, dinner order. I wouldn't recommend for an intimate setting-- restaurant can get quite loud at peak times. But great place for a large group to start with dinner before hitting uptown.
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Kristine O.

The experience is cool but like majority of the other reviews the food is nothing special. I've gone here like 3 times and the food was just blah everytime especially for their high prices!!!
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Phillip Y.

Wow, we came here after seeing a matinee at the Uptown Theater. Boy, this place is quite an experience. The waitress was very helpful to assist us with ordering. I was new and we were given some recommendations for 3 small plates. Well, the 3 plates were perfect and just right proportions. Served family style, our dishes were fun and tasty. The steamed pork buns were perfect although the fat could have been trimmed more. The fried salted squid was extra good with the peppers, onion, and jalapenos stir-fried together. Lastly, the lettuce wrap was huge and very good. The meat could be in smaller pieces since it was difficult to chew and swallow. The bill however was slightly more expensive but it is to be expected. We had a nice window table near the corner. I would highly recommend to try once at least.
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Julianne Z.

My last Minneapolis food stop that was so worth it! It is a family style restaurant so we ordered 4 appetizers and one larger dish, and we were stuffed afterwards. On the menu: Nachos del Sol-This was the first one to arrive, and the fact that is looked like a sun just set it up for success. The dip was made of black beans, queso fresco, pico de gallo and chorizo and the fried plantains were nice and crispy, but no oily. I usually don't even like black beans, but mixed together with all of the ingredients and the sour cream, it was more like one thick dip than 4 separate components. Empanada de Janeiro-These were super big and were stuffed with ground beef. The best part though, was the Brazilian pico de gallo they slathered on top and then that was covered with heart of palm. I was full after I just had one of these as they were huge! Bang Bang Firecracker Wings-Siracha laced chicken wings. How can you go wrong? They were not too spicy, but the sesame sauce that came with it, was out of this world. It was a light sauce surprisingly, with black sesame seeds and was almost a bit sweetness to it. It went perfectly well with the spice of the wings and was overall a great way to end our round of appetizers. Pinoy Paella-Super amazing! I always love paella but it was just the perfect size for us. The chorizo sausage was delicious and the paella was perfectly soft and just melted in the mouth. It was flavorful with saffron and all of the meat and seafood it came with, added extra flavor. Overall, a great way to end the work week and completely lived up to all of my expectations :)
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Katie H.

I always look forward to coming here. The wait staff is really what gets me coming back. They know their menu, both food and drinks, and always offer great suggestions. Personal touches on special events, such as custom menus with names on them. I love the drink menu. Unique mojo to choices. Wide selection. I also love the change-up in food menus. The world-wide theme is great. I always recommend the lo mein. Only negative: make reservations or be prepared to wait. It is busy every single night.
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Miguel S.

Great fusion of Latin and Asian food. Wide variety of exotic & tasty cocktails influenced from Asia, the Caribbean & Latin America. Nice ambience. Only drawback is it gets too full (and it's a big location). Definitely recommend !!! 4.5 Stars
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Brute W.

Over priced, mediocre food. Everything I ate I felt needed some sort of seasoning on it. ANY sort. By the time our server came around again and asked how everything was I was ready to simply explain how bland everything tasted. However one of their friends came up and before I could answer they were off talking about their weekend a head of them. Rude! I know that's not everyone there. And sometimes it's just one person who ruins it for everyone. But with a tab of almost $100 for some crap food and water with the service on top of that..I give two stars.
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Melissa S.

Man, I totally wanted to hate this place because of their obnoxious billboards. A friend was in town and really really wanted to go so I acquiesced. Not sorry. After some initial confusion due to my Open Table reservation, the entire experience was great! We had a variety of dishes to share and some funky drinks (the Hot Tub involves dry ice). The mussels, wings, curry, paella ... I don't remember everything we had, but it was all fabulous. Saddest part of the night was when I forgot the bag with my leftovers on the table...
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Tiffany L.

Came with a big group and they were very accommodating! It's definitely a loud fun atmosphere. Their food is made for sharing so come with a group so you can try more food! The food is asian/mexican fusion. So they have sushi rolls and pad thai to paella's and nacho's We had to get the sake bomb because they come with the great headbands, which makes it authentic you know... Love this place and will go back to try more. Awesome drinks too! I had the cucumber drink. Forgot the name. We tried to have the lemon grass martini that was (off the menu). But it was TOOO SWEET. They didn't know how to make it...
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Kelly S.

Fun happy hour at the high-top tables near the upstairs bar with lots of little apps ($3-$5) and drink specials. Service is very friendly & personable. Music & vibe is cool. Finding a nearby metered parking spot can be tricky, but is usually do'able.
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Whitney F.

As much as I don't want to admit loving Chino - anytime there is any reason to excuse celebrate I seem to find a reason to come here! The atmosphere is a ton of fun, blackberry mojitos are super delightful, and the food is so unique. Went here Saturday night - called a week in advance for reservations no problem. We ordered the Paella - my favorite but I have to be honest wasn't mega impressed this time. The Swordfish/Guac/Salsa dip and Tacos. Chino CAN be reasonable priced or a hit to your checkbook depending how much you get into it. Going to chino you have to take it for what it's worth. You're going to see a bachelorette party no doubt, some highschool kids celebrating prom or being out past curfew, some cougars at the bar, and a lot of men with hair product. But the food is bomb and who doesn't love an excuse to celebrate! I was a happy and full fan! :)
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Laura W.

I'm on the fence about this place. We've had some stellar dishes there, and for that reason alone I would come to this place again. The Kobe beef lettuce wrap appetizers still have my husband buzzing about how great they were. We've enjoyed one of their chicken dishes too. We've been there a couple times, and it is enjoyable when you go for a special occasion, you can call ahead and have special menus with your occasion noted on them. It's not the most conducive to talking, though, if you want a nice sit down atmosphere. Very loud atmosphere. You can probably request a booth away from the noise, and that would probably help some. I would say it has its moments of vulgarity. I don't remember it all; I think we got a fortune cookie with a curse word on them. Really? Not my cup of tea. So overall, it's an experience that I don't really care for every aspect. The food stands out enough to go back again. Oh and it's a little pricey, if I remember correctly. I think some (or most?) of the food is family style, but the servers do a nice job of helping you estimate how much would be right for your party.
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Joshua P.

Tasty Chinese. Delicious Latin. Heavenly Mojitos.
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Anna B.

Only come here for chicken wings and salty squid. Both are outstanding. If they take these off the menu, I wont return. Too loud, too many overdressed highschool kids. Paella is a joke, if you have ever had real Paella in Spain. Jamaican dishes are even worse. Save your money and fly to Montego Bay.
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Chelsea J.

I came here on a trip to Minneapolis and enjoyed it a lot. Very cool place with character in a nice, upscale atmosphere. First of all the outside of the building is all glimmery and pretty. No signage saying what is inside (that I remember). The lounge seems like a destination for bachelorette parties. Reading reviews on Chino Latino I expected a seedy bar but I was surprised that the interior was classy and beautiful. We came for late night happy hour with drink and food specials. The $5 margaritas were great. Simple flavors and delicious. The 3 of us shared the hot hot habenero cream cheese stuffed deep fried concoction on a stick (too hot for me but I tried a little bit), the hot wings, crab cake balls, vegetable pot stickers, and fried rice with guacamole. I thought the habenero appetizer was good for someone who likes super hot things. The fried rice, pot stickers, and crab cake balls were all good. The hot wings were just okay - we didn't finish them. The guacamole with the fried rice was good! Quite lime-y. Dipping sauces with the appetizers were great. Can't remember the exact flavors but the one with the crab cake balls was fruity- maybe pomegranate? They served orange sherbet with the habenero dish which was much needed! The server was no-nonsense and did a good job checking on us and making sure we had all we needed. I liked this place! I got to come here on my trip. Never seen a place like this where I'm from (Seattle).
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Amanda W.

Last Saturday was the first time I have ever been to Chinos. Somehow, in over four years of living here, I have attended countless 21st birthday and group birthday celebrations in college, and none of them have led me here, so I've always felt like I was missing out. So, when I went here for Happy Hour, I was thrilled. And what a good happy hour they have! My friend and I sidled up to the bar and I quickly decided on a margarita ($5) (which came with filberts?! Yum!) and a samurai tuna roll (also $5.) The sushi was fresh and pretty large for the price. After my initial order, I had 2 Donkey Punches (whoops and yum) and their $1 croquette option,which I REALLY liked...can't wait to come back and try these again. All in all-awesome first impression. I live pretty close to here, and I truly die over a good Sunday Happy Hour. I really want to try those Shanghai wings, so I'll be back soon.
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Marina L.

I love Chino Latino! I think it is my favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities so far! I had lamb with plums and my friend had mussels. The lamb was very tender and I loved the plum flavor with it. The atmosphere was awesome. The whole interior design was very creative and very different. I almost felt like walking into an upscale club in Chicago at first. I also enjoyed the humor of their fortune cookies. Overall, I had an excellent experience. I would recommend to make reservations either by yelp or calling in. It's valet parking only, but there are plenty street parking on the residential streets nearby.
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Sam S.

I love this place. I have been here 3 times. Always with a group, so it's loud with the group anyway. We book reservations and always Uber there as parking is hard to find. It's packed as usual for a Friday night. We went for a bachelorette party this time and had them write "Congrats ( ) " on the menu! That's the best touch. We went in for Sake Bombs, mostly because I love the experience. Be warned you may get splashed. We split two appetizers of chips and cheese and chips and salsa/bean/ something. They were gone fast with a group of 10. We ordered 4 large dishes and 4 small. The food came pretty close together which was the first time that has happened for me. I felt like we were eating fast so we could make room for another plate on the table. Definitely open a fortune cooke, even if you don't eat it. The fortunes are silly. As far as the price. This restaurant is in a great area in the city. I think it's appropriate for the area and the food.
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Trina S.

I think I'm really attached to this restaurant only because it brings back memories as a teenager having my older "sister" bring me here during warm summer nights. I remember I felt like such a grown up hanging around cool places like this one in uptown while the friends I went to school with didn't even discover this area until way later. This place has pretty much stayed the same since I first started coming here. Loud music, loud conversations going on, waitstaff with funny t-shirt slogans, and of course the fortune cookies that give out hilarious words of wisdom and advice. The food here is not that great at all. I only come here for the cool cocktails they make. I especially love the ones that come out in fresh pineapples or coconuts. Oh and the dessert. Their dessert selection is always good! You can't go wrong with anything. If I'm eating my main meal at another restaurant nearby, sometimes I'll come to Chino Latino just to get dessert there. I think this place would be good for a first date. If you're afraid of awkward silence this place will make sure there's none of that. It's crazy loud on weekend nights and the lighting is definitely "date lighting" lol. The downstairs also has a huge long table that is perfect for large parties.
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Mary Jo C.

Boo - Tourist trap! Yea this place has atmosphere and wit, so I totally get why people go here. The food - ehhhhhh not so much. The menu changes daily, and I've done several small plates - chicken wings, empanadas...can't even remember the rest because they're simply not memorable. The sushi is boring. Drinks are watered down. Everything is overpriced and tastes like dishes I can make at home. Drive by Chino sometime and see all the privileged 16 yr old girls dressed in their cheap Heartbreaker clothes and heels they can't walk in. Yea - that's what Chino has come to. Go to TGI Fridays you little brats!
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Carolyn M.

I love this restaurant. I always have, and I always will. The food and drinks are both excellent. There are lots of unique options, but plenty of "normal" items if you're out with a un-adventurous crowd. The service is hit or miss - I have had some awesome experiences and some really, really bad ones. This place gets incredibly loud on the weekends - with the open kitchen, the high ceilings and the open lower level, there is just nowhere for sound to go. The ever popular sake bombs certainly don't help either! If you haven't been to CL, and you live anywhere near uptown, you need to go!
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Arazue F.

Chino Latino is hip, trendy, sophisticated and embodies everything that I am not. It is also very loud and dark, two things I usually don't enjoy when I am dining out. My friends love Chino so I always end up coming here and I always somehow manage to miss happy hour, which is unfortunate because apparently they have a great happy hour. Every time I've come here I've had good service, fun saki bombs, and tasty food. Most recently we had the Black Laab and the Tostada de Tinga. My friend said her Black Laab was a little too salty, but I tried it and thought it was delicious and I liked the condiments it came with. Portions are really good here; the "little dishes" are good sized and the "bigger dishes" are ginormous. Mary Jo C. made a good point: Chino is a tourist trap for little suburban 16 year olds to come and feel cool. But hey I'm 23 and I sometimes like to feel cool too, and wear a Japanese headband and bang on tables and yell "bonzai!", or drink out of a pineapple, or have a plastic animal hang from my watered-down drink. Even though I will never ever come here by choice, I will probably be back, and as much as I want to hate Chino, I simply cannot.
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Sam H.

I really enjoyed coming here. A lot of reviewers docked the place for being over the top and trying so hard to be hip - I thought that this made the place great. It's completely ridiculous, it's not the kind of place you go to regularly, but it's great for a celebration. I spent $12 on a drink that came in a pineapple, and it was totally worth it. Why? Because it's completely fucking ridiculous, and is likely the only time I will ever use a pineapple as a cup in my life, so why not? The food was super tasty and unique. Our table of three shared four small plates. We probably could have gotten away with just ordering three as we all left feeling very full.
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S L.

This place is great!!! Friendly and attentive service. The food is delicious and I love the decor. It's def very hip. This place would get 5 stars from me but I was on a anniversary date with my boyfriend and the only let down was that it was a bit too noisy for us. Their was a couple of parties celebrating birthdays and getting a bit rowdy and the waiter seemed to encourage that. Next time i'll make sure to go and celebrate with a group of friends where we can get a bit loud, as apposed to a romantic date.
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Kate L.

I love the concept, attitude and the location is great. The menu offers some great variety and interesting dishes. So why do I never want to go? It's the crowd. I hate to say it, but that is really the issue. I don't always want to be part of someone's rowdy birthday party, HR nightmare work function, or stare at mini-peni and other phallic shaped objects decorating the bachelorette party surrounding us. Clearly, I'm getting too old for this :) If I have an opportunity to go at a day time hour, low key night or early enough to miss the crowd, then I will definitely be ordering the street tacos. I do love those, just not enough to deal with everything else.
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Kelsey O.

Really unique dining experience. Awesome place to come for something different. Interesting drinks and always a fun time! It's the place with the gold sequins out front, can't miss it :)
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Willian T.

Being a cheap college student, I've become a happy hour nut, so this review is mainly based on their happy hour. Is it strange that I always have trouble finding the door to Chino Latino, even though I've been here 3+ times? I think that "must remain secret, but not really" idea to finding the door is slightly snobbish, but I really do like the inside of the restaurant.... besides the fact that the host/hostess is in a spot two feet taller than I am and so by having to chisel my head at an angle two feet higher than it normal looks, makes me feel entirely powerless to them. But maybe that was their plan. Anyways, happy hour is always in the bar area, which is set up pretty nicely. You can choose to sit at the bar, by the edge that overlooks the lower level, or if you can snag a spot in the back of the bar area, there are some nice tables for groups or a more intimate setting. They have awesome options on their happy hour menu, both in food and drink. I always get the donkey punch for my first round and a moscow mule for my second (or a mojito--- which comes with sugar cane! Cool twist). We always have to get their guac with fried rice because it's the most amazing fusion idea that I've come across. Not sure why I never thought of that one. We also got their crab hushpuppy things that come in a paper bag. I didn't care for them, but the person I came with liked them a lot. Their sushi is good too. We usually end up getting another order before the night is over. Last time we went, an order of Shanghai wings couldn't find their owners, so our waitress offered them to us! Yay, for free good tasting food. Service is typically on the slower side. It took us awhile to get our utensils and napkins even after our food arrived, which was disappointing. If you're super picky about service, sit at the bar and usually the bartenders are really good about making sure you have what you need.
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C L.

Tried it for the first time last week because of a friend's recommendation. Wasn't sure what to expect but it turned out great! Had a really tough time finding the place, walked around the block before seeing a guy come out to put a sandwich board about their happy hour. (We were there 10 mins before they opened for dinner) Lamb with moroccan spices was good. Lamb was cooked nice but the portion was rather small - two skewers. Empanada De Janeiro was great. Full of flavor and a good portion - 4 good sized empanadas. Ropa Vieja I did not like at all. Full of oil and the bottom crust was bland and did not taste good at all. Fried bananas with queso fresco was good. Service was great, hostess and server was friendly. The place looked huge and the bar area looked rather packed.
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Irina R.

I must say, I was pretty impressed by their use of QR codes. Last time I went, you got to enter a drawing and instructions to find another code with an offer by scanning the menu. The other QR code was by the bathroom and offered 2 crab balls. This "game" is sort of fun and gives you something to do if you're waiting for someone to show up. Food is good but not amazing. The place gets insanely loud if you go there during peak times. They will print your name on the menu if it's your birthday and complete your meal with a mean wish from a not-so-nice-but-often-funny fortune cookie any day!
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Joshua W.

Not many places where you can get both Tacos and steamed chicken Pot stickers at the same table. I like fusion cuisine, but sometimes they go overboard. They need to take one common theme and fuse it. That is what Chino has done. Their food was very delicious but had pretty small portions which disappointed me somewhat. Beers are above average price, and drinks are outrageously priced but are delicious. I try hard to like this place, but the service was average at best. It took us no time to get food but the beverage wait and to wait to order food was horrendous. They were busy, but we even had a reservation. Come on now. It also was incredibly loud. There were many tables of bachelor/bachelor-ette/birthday parties that were obviously drunk and rowdy. Not cool. Isn't there a back room for them away from the dining patrons? I will probably try again for food, but definitely not coming back a Friday or Saturday for sure. Oh yeah one and you are almost done if you order the Mexican 3-way margarita.
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Shyna H.

Lots of awesome tasty food. Never thought a fusion of Latino and Chinese would taste so good and a lot of interesting cocktail selections too. The place is also very trendy
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Zehr S.

This place is awesome!!! I was very skeptical when the concierage first recommended it to me couple months ago... Tasting is believing :-) went there by chance and it was super good!! had the lamb in a hurry....Food is amzing here, nice ambience, don't be scared by the outside :-)
(5)
Lilo And P.

It's so loud in here, I have to shout to my friends across the table. I've eaten here three times, and had take out once. The last time was the time I had take out, and I must admit, I realized then and there that it's totally overpriced. A box of french fries with a tiny container of smoked fish for $15? No way. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is that it's probably the best sushi in Minnesota. I've been to Origami, and it was underwhelming. They put way too much sauce on the sushi to be good, but the fish is still fresh and the texture is great. Also, don't get the desserts- they're not very tasty. They are a bit too sweet and don't have any great flavor to them. Wait staff are professional but seem really jaded. Probably sick of the hipster kids downing Sake bombs for them to maintain their sanity.
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Jess R.

This is one of my favorite places to go to with big groups of people. The food is always perfectly delicious, the menu is creative and fun, and the drinks are amazing. It's more expensive than other places but well worth it. I love to bring people from out of town here. The s'mores dessert is a MUST!
(5)
Mariel L.

I must say, as meh as I was about the dinner experience, I was very pleased about my last visit. They only have HH prices at the bar area, so we ordered a couple a drinks before heading over to the dining area. They have good drink specials, including $5 Moscow mules. For dinner, we shared a couple of plates, and everyone went absolutely gaga over the queso fundido with chorizo. The nachos del sol was a fun twist on the boring old nachos, using plantains as your dipping/scooping agent. So, yeah, this place is definitely not as "hip" as people make it out to be, but it's a pretty good uptown alternative for happy hour.
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Ryan C.

I think this goes without saying that this restaurant is a Minneapolis and young adult staple. The food is always excellent (though some menu items are very weird - proceed with caution - ask your server if you're questioning). The service is always quick and professional and gives each customer a great amount of attention. I have dined here over a dozen times in the past 5 years and in terms of quality it has stayed top notch. I would definitely say it is more expensive than $$, because I always have a high bill, but the food is second-to-none in terms of infused, clever, and creative food in the area. The desserts are all to die for, too. This place is great for groups and can subsequently be loud and hard to find a table at during the busy hours even though this restaurant is HUGE. Outdoor seating is excellent and one of my favorite things about this place on a nice summer day. Valet parking is worth the 8$ because you will pay that in the nearby ramp. Make sure you reserve enough time to eat here because it is an experience that takes quite some time, though you won't regret it. I take out of town friends here and I have not met anyone who didn't enjoy Chino. My favorite dish is the banana boat chicken and the fried rice, but all of their appetizers and meat dishes are also excellent. As for drinks, they're expensive, but they're phenomenal. Overall, this is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Minneapolis and should not be missed!
(5)
Rachel H.

Love the atmosphere. Love their happy hour! I live only 5 blocks away and I make it to Chino a few times a month. It's also my go-to spot for people who have never been to Minneapolis.
(4)
Anne M.

Definitely overpriced and overhyped and caters to a younger crowd. I'm old - I like to talk to my dinner mates, not shout at them over loud music. I came for happy hour to try some of their food and drinks without breaking the bank. The donkey punch was good, but heavily iced. For appetizers, I tried the crab balls, fish croquettes, guacamole fried rice, and the French toast. The crab balls were ridiculously salty - I couldn't even finish one. The fish croquettes were okay - nothing special, but at least they were edible. I was surprised by how much I liked the guac fried rice. It sounded like such an odd combination for food, but I thought that it worked. I gave it bonus culinary stars for being so creative and unique. The French toast was magnificent. I recommend trying it as a dessert if you're here.
(2)
Alex E.

I really liked our waiter, though overall maybe the service wasn't stellar. We resorted to scraping and stacking dishes ourselves as the bussers kept bringing new plates out but no one removed the empty ones - not a huge deal. Besides we were a pretty large group. Because of the size of our group we got to try a lot of the menu. There were some clever dishes (liked the habenero poppers), but overall every plate seemed to have way too much going on: oddball ingredients, too many spices/flavors, assortments of garnishes piled on top. The food was showy, but lacked the quality of ingredients I would expect for the price, which I felt was steep. In the end everything started to feel sort of hedonistic and gross... We lost our appetites. Be forewarned: there's a strong meat market vibe going (or at least on the night we were there). I can't say if that's a plus or a minus for you, for us it was sort of a minus.
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Mallory B.

Such a fun place to eat! I def recommend trying to get a reservation ahead of time because the place is always packed. I would not however recommend coming here for a family dinner (like your mom's 50th). The crowd seems to be a bit younger and it is LOUD. They have yummy, ridiculous drinks ie: the Crack Ho Mojito. Food is served family style and is scrumptious. I highly recommend the Carne Asada ala Moreliana and the Big Ass Burrito. Drink: Reverse Cowgirl - nuff said The fries with pico de gall, guac and sour cream are PHENOMMMM as are the Salt & Pepper Shrimp. Dip, suck, peel & eat! You won't need to eat for days after leaving this place!
(4)
Mike E.

You know what, after all these years, Chino Latino still works. It still has some buzz, and it remains a unique destination for a special occasion. Sure, you walk through the bar and see a fair bit of pretentiousness, but heck, there are a lot of beautiful people at that bar (most of the time, anyway). So I can forgive the oozing egos. I was in last night (Wednesday night) for a friend's birthday. And the place was packed out, so they still have some swagger. The music playlist was excellent (if you're into the Current/"indie"), and from where we were sitting it was the perfect volume. Come to think of it, they placed us downstairs, tucked away in the corner...I guess they wanted to hide us. I ordered up the RING OF FIRE ROLL. Delicious. Then again, it was $19, so it better have been good. I normally split a few dishes with friends (which works quite well), but I had arrived late and missed the sharing is caring portion of the meal. In the end, the food has never wowed me, which might be mostly a function of the price (I'm a slave to value, and Chino is not where you go for a deal). But hey, the pictures always turn out great thanks to those killer headbands and the flattering orange lighting.
(3)
Mario W.

Fantastic service but this seems to be a food identity crisis. Fusion may work but it has to be about the flavour and bringing the best out of both or multiple worlds. Blandness is the biggest pitfall and the safe way. Not for me I'm afraid.
(2)
Jaime O.

Unique and delicious cuisine centered on the concept of Asian-Latino fusion, along with an abundance of wonderful cocktails make Chino Latino one of the best dining experiences in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. I make it a point to come here every time I visit from Texas. Although a bit expensive, the unique cuisine and delicious drinks, along with the sheik atmosphere make it a really fun and enjoyable dining experience. I can't say enough good things about the Cuban Pork Crisis or the House of Wang Salt & Pepper Shrimp. Don't judge me for only ordering drinks here that are served in giant pineapples; I just can't get that in Houston. Come to this place for a great meal, good drinks, and a unique atmosphere that are definitely off the beaten path.
(4)
Irina L.

THREE-AND-A-HALF Dinner with colleagues after a few grueling work days. The restaurant is in a hip, revitalized part of Minneapolis (Uptown), and it was "hopping" on a wednesday eve. We came in around 7pm with no advance reservations, were seated promptly and had a round of drinks in front of us in 5 minutes. We started off with two caipirinhas, a mohito and a pitcher of red sangria. After a painfully long time of trying to decide what to order, we settled on a mix of smaller plates to share:Empanadas with beef,Rock and salt shrimp,Shrimp Pad Thai,Habanero hell poppers,vegetable pot stickers. Given the fact that the restaurant's first floor and bar area were full, the food started arriving about 10 min after we placed the order. Not bad! Now I'm all for spicy food: the spicier, the better. So when the Hell Poppers arrived, I was ready. These are habanero peppers stuffed with cream cheese which is mixed with more chopped habaneros. One colleague beat me to it, and quickly snatched one. A minute later, he was still feeling good, and said they were very spicy, but not "killer" spicy. I jumped in. My mistake was to bite off a piece and chew well. Then I finished off the rest. A moment later... Oh... My... God... My mouth and throat were on fire, and with each passing second the fire raged hotter and hotter. I felt like pins and needles were poking in my mouth, tears were rolling out of my eyes, and no matter how much water and sangria I drank (yes, I know ice and water dont help - but I was desperate for anything to put out the flames), nothing helped. Another dinner partner literally got up, chased down our server, and requested a glass of milk. I gulped down half of it in an instant.Habanero hell poppers - check: been there, done that. No more, thank you. I turned my attention to the vegetable pot stickers with soy sauce: they hit the lighter spot of "good without guilt" (or pain!) My three colleagues all enjoyed the empanadas (the Brazilian said these were quite authentic), the shrimp (which were not peeled, surprisingly) and pad Thai. One of them did master the second Hell popper, and held strong, no milk - but sweating profusely!! Chino Latino is a fun, energetic (but a bit too loud) place to enjoy a variety of equatorial dishes from around the world in a funky, hip area. If you bring your appetite, the dinner portions are very large, and options vary from a pig roast, to fijuada, to seafood, to sushi. A cash-only parking lot is around the corner, and valet parking is available, also.
(3)
Lila C.

Chino Latino: the hot spot of Uptown. As a look back on my experiences dining here I realize it was mostly in high school cause it was the place that everyone cool and trendy went to before a dance or for their birthday. Though it is the greatest spot for people watching and the noise and atmosphere only add to it. Food wise, it's only okay, they sell a menu of "fusion" foods from Asia and South America but nothing is really spectacular tasting. The Asian is your basic Americanized fare and the Mexican is no where near authentic as the dishes' description make them sound. I'm sure a couple of drinks would make everything seem more exciting and better in taste. Things are really overpriced but they've gotta pay their rent there. If anything, I would recommend the Big Buddha dessert if you're with a group. It's a mountain of ice cream, whip cream, chocolate, and bananas.
(2)
Kashmir S.

Ahh my go to place for late night Happy Hour when I happen to be in Uptown. The drink specials are great (mixed drinks, beer and even shots) for about $4-$7 but the main reason you go there is for the food. They have everything from sushi (have had better so not a big fan) to $1 tacos, you can't beat some tasty tacos (beef, pork, chicken, and even a veg option) at that price. The last time I ventured out there I decided to try their fried rice with guacamole, was a little hesitant at first about the combination but I was wrong. The flavors were amazing and the guacamole was fresh so that helped out a lot. This is definitely going to be one of my go to items whenever I venture uptown for some late night cravings. Oh and don't forget the crab balls that is another staple to get. Come on now who doesn't like them some deep fried "anything".
(4)
Heather K.

This place is so freaking awesome. My girlfriends took me here for dinner to kick off my bachelorette party in style. First off, the drinks are amazing. The names of the drinks are hilarious (I had a "Crack Ho Mojito" to start.....order one and your server will explain to you why it's called that) and they're totally dee-lish. The decor is eclectic and just downright rad. The menu is really fun too, and the food is delicious. The name of the restaurant is the first clue -- it's kinda Asian and Latino fusion. Definitely unique. I would advise making a reservation however, because it's a very popular spot and you will be waiting for dayyyyyyysssssss for a table.
(5)
Bridget P.

My first time visiting Minneapolis. A co-worker and a friend's girlfriend didn't hesitate to name this place first when I asked for recommendations. When I had a free night and called a cab to go there, the cab driver also strongly recommended it too (before he knew I was on my way). I sat at the bar, since I was alone (business trip). Ordered the watermelon mojito since I'd read all about it on Yelp, and then decided on the kung pao wings and the crab roll. That mojito was absolutely AMAZING! Most drinks like that either seem to do one or the other well: boozy content, or flavor of what it claims to be. This one pulled off both perfectly, with a strong, fresh watermelon flavor, but it did its job as a drink too. Very refreshing and perfect for a summer evening. It was so good that I had to see what else they had to offer, and ordered the blackberry mojito martini. Also excellent. I LOVED the food! My waitress brought me a sesame dip for my chicken wings (not on the menu, she just liked dipping them in it and thought I would too) which was perfect. The combination of the crab, avocado, cream cheese and crunchy shell was sublime. Didn't seem like authentic stuff, but it was delicious and the atmosphere was fun, which warrants 5 stars in my opinion. My waitress gave great suggestions, stopped by to see how I was doing and chat without acting weird that I was there alone (like some do :) ) and was very accommodating. When she took the plastic monkeys off my glass and put them down for me before taking the glass, I liked her even more. I'm pretty nerdy and would have tried to keep them anyway. I wish they had this place in California!
(5)
greg m.

We had a group of 10 on a slow Tuesday night. Waitress was very attentive..drinks came out quickly. Food was brought out by servers, not the waitress- and fairly hodge podge. My meal didn't come out. No waitress checking on the table. After nearly 20 minutes one of the servers came over with a plate and said they had made a mistake and given my meal to someone else and the table, here was what he had ordered and they would put my order in. I replied that they could cancel mine and flagged down the waitress, explained that I had waited 20 minutes after everyone else had did and didn't get what I ordered. She was pleasant in that she asked what I would like her to do...I asked her to comp the meal. But I "oh I am really sorry about that" would have gone a long way. Won't rush back anytime soon.
(2)
Sheri R.

Expensive and underwhelming sums it up nicely. Wings were very spicy (in a good way) but flabby and all the lovely presentation can't make up for a handful of wings costing $14. French fries with beans, guac, sour cream, pico, & spicy pepper sauce overused spicy sauce to cover up mediocre fries and guac right out of a package. Other dishes just ok. I don't feel the need to return.
(2)
Brian H.

Chino Latino, when you hear it it makes you think it's probably a Asian Latin fusion joint, but there's really nothing fusion about it to be honest. They simply have Asian AND Latin food items on their menu. So if you thought this place was going to serve up Spicy beef burrito or bibimbap tacos, then you may have to look further. But hey this is not supposed to be bad review. I just wanted to make that clear to the readers. Came here because I was visiting MN for a dental conference and this place was recommended by a friend. I'm glad we stopped by because they have a HUGE cocktail list which can satisfy any and all boozaholics. I wish I just had more time and soberness in me to try them all. The food: I got the barbacoa tacos, bulgogi kimchi lettuce wrap, and panda orange chicken. Except for the panda orange chicken, everything was so good. I have to say the bulgogi kimchi wrap was by far my favorite dish because it was surprisingly quite authentic (I'm Korean). You will not believe how awesome of a combination it is when you grab a little bit of kimchi, a nicely marinated piece of beef (bulgogi), some samjang (sweet/spicy bean paste), and onions. My mouth just waters just thinking about it. Barbacoa tacos were meaty, juicy, and quite good. The orange chicken was by far the biggest disappointment as it was dry and just plain blah.
(4)
Ambri W.

WOO HOO! I'm a HUGE fan!!! Went as a group to celebrate my 30th birthday. Sushi and Mexican food are my favorite so this had my name written ALL OVER IT! No, literally, it did. My cousin's were thoughtful and got my name printed on the menu with Happy Birthday. The mojitos are amazing! I will definitely come back. Make sure to make reservations!
(5)
Benjamin D.

Dined here on New Years Eve and had a sub-par experience. The food was VERY good and my mojito was VERY good. Service was questionable, however, come to find out our server was new and had a larger than normal section. If you are looking for a cool atmosphere and some great food, this is the place to see, and be seen.
(3)
Sara S.

I've eaten here 5-6 times, which means I've received 5-6 semi-insulting "fortunes" with my check. This place prides itself on being loud, tongue-in-cheek, and a bit suggestive; at times, the "aura" of the restaurant outshines the food entirely! It's a good place to go if you're feeling high energy or have a tendency to talk too loudly about inappropriate things. The food isn't amazing, but it's solid. The menu is too large, so I often just end up getting stuck on the appetizers and ordering a bunch of small things. Love the mussels with some sweet sticky rice. Unsurprisingly for such a rowdy place, the drinks are pretty great. Even in the winter, they can whip up a good mojito--an important drink for those of us wanting to briefly transport ourselves to somewhere not-freezing.
(4)
Amy R.

Almost anything is cool for 10 minutes. This place has really lost its luster. It's really trying to be super trendy and the concept is just tired and getting old. "Fusion" I'm sick of hearing that word along with all the other cool words that are "hot" and no longer not. Pomegranite "infused" Mojitos anyone? The pad thai tastes like it's trying too hard. Simple, not a ton of flavor, kind of boring, but looks nice. The fried rice with guacamole was tasty. Potstickers blah, could get those anywhere and cheaper. Nothing really stood out despite all the catchy names. Had reservations, the place was super packed with people practically on top of our table acting like obnoxious idiots with no regard for people dining. Waiting area is crammed and poorly laid out. Place is really loud with everyone in groups of no less than 6 waiting to be herded to their tables..
(2)
Mark J.

This place was something---I'm not sure exactly what, though. The atmosphere was odd. It was somewhere between a club and a restaurant. The outside of the building is covered with sequins. Like, totally covered. And the resaurant was huge---it seemed like an old warehouse space that was renovated to this Asian/Latin Fusion joint. The service was not excellent. The waiter was polite but entirely incompetent. In addition to the fact that he was training another server, which made me question: If this dude is training, how lousy must all of the other waiters be who aren't trainers. My drink got deliverd after the bartender finally brought it over and was like "Uhhh did anyone order a mojito." The food and drinks were pretty great though. The mojito I had was delicious and flavorful. The menu items all had to have "clever" names like the "Cuban Missile Crisis" for the Cuban dish and that kind of thing, but they tended to deliver. I had a sesame chicken type thing, and it was pretty great. Overall, the food was good, the service was not, and it was ridiculously loud.
(3)
Cherry L.

Who have not heard of the famous Chino Lation....at least you would know their "Phuket" jokes.... As an asian fusion place, they did a pretty good job, definitely a lot of chiense, japanese, hispanic food elements. should try their fire cracker wings, pretty freaking spicy with a touch a sweetness. It would be a better idea to gather a group of at least 4, order the small plates to share instead of the big rice dish that are just blend. Their drinks are also pretty awesome yet pricey :/ But should get the Sake bomb and you get a free bandanna, lol After all, I would say it is a place you spend your money on the atmosphere, the fancy name and the "Phuket" servers....:D
(3)
Bianca M.

Moving from Chicago to the Twin Cities, Chino Latino is the only restaurant we take our Chicago visitors. It oddly reminds us of the trendy and fun restaurant back home. Upon walking in it immediately feels like your walking into an exclusive NYC eatery. The lights are low, the music is loud and it's always busy. I personally enjoy the trendy, loud atmosphere and enjoy their drink list even more. They have a ton of salacious- named alcoholic drinks and a huge menu. I often like to start off with a couple plates to share, which is a good way to sample their menu and then order an entree or two. I love all things spicy so the firecracker wings are a must. They are very hot but not ridiculously hot. On that note the habanero hell poppers are no joke and are ridiculously hot but I still managed to eat them all (even though my mouth and lips were burning!). My other favorites include the popocatepe and the Cuban pork crisis. Chino Latino makes for a fun outing with friends and is always a good time with good food.
(5)
Richard R.

My family absolutely loves this place, and I have to say I'm now a fan. The place is fun and upbeat. Aside from the food, you get an interesting young crowd, who are all down for having a good time. Definite points for the scenery... and yes, I am talking about the sorority girls in their little black dresses. Now for the food. Asian/Latin fusion. Two of my favorite foods, how can you go wrong? It's all huge portions and meant for a big group. Good thing there were six of us. Here's a rundown of we had: Small Plates: Habinaro Hell Popers. Not as hot as they advertised, but still had a great kick to them. Chinese Barbecue Ribs. Really, really good. They're marinated in orange juice, and you can taste the tang! Nachos Del Sol. Fried Plantains instead of chips. Excellent. Big Plates: Carne Asada A La Morelina. a build your own chicken and beef tacos. Awesome. Cuban Pork Roast Crisis. No complaints. The menu is a good size, with plenty of selections. It was pretty hard breaking it down to just those choices. I would love to come back to try some of Chino Latino's other dishes. There's also a pretty cool drink menu, with a lot of specialty drinks. I tried the Mexican 3-Way, which was a pretty strong margarita. It had three different tequilas in it, and you can really, really tell. The only minus was that the drinks took a while to come out. But you could see that the bar was pretty busy. Once again, sorority girl in the little black dress. I'll get over it.
(4)
Virginia M.

great vibe/atmosphere. good food. better drinks.
(4)
Tom S.

Very good food, good service. My wife and I ate there on 2/25/12, an early evening meal. We started with some Satay which was fine, hard to wreck chicken on a stick. The waiter could have been more helpful in finding an appropriate appetizer. Instead he was more, "oh I really like that" or "that's really good". Don't tell me what you think of something, describe the dish. For dinner we ordered two entrees Kung Pao Chicken and Coconut Curry Shrimp. Both were listed with little firecrackers next to them indicating they were very spicy, both were moderately spicy. I like Chino Latino for the combination of food and ambiance, it is a place I would recommend for various reasons,
(4)
D M.

First time at Chino Latino. Walked in to meet my party and at first thought that the darkness was caused by coming in from a sunny day. It turned out once I sat down and tried to read the menu that the lighting was so poor I had to walk to a front window in order to read the menu. Someone suggested afterwards to use my phone to see the menu which is an option in this restaurant if you have a cell. .... Attempted to have a conversation with others, but the din of the strange music prevented me from talking to anyone who wasn't seated directly beside me. The service was disjointed and erratic as the meals were served as each came out of the kitchen which meant that some of us were eating way before others were served so timing is not their strong suit either. Ordered a drink and was served someone else's drink but when I received mine I did not recognize it as the drink I normally drink. Someone said the mix was most likely flat, but it had an odd taste that continued with my next try at a drink when I returned the drink and ordered another kind of mixed drink. Both drinks had an odd taste kind of sweet but not tasty. My entree was miniscule compared to the price tag and not worth the price. I wound up going to McDonald's across the street later on in the evening and I am not normally a fast food patron but it was there and I was hungry. So, I like to give places the benefit of the doubt but so much was wrong with this restaurant (including the wait staff-condescending and unfriendly) that I would not recommend it to anyone.
(1)
Camille L.

If you want excellent specialty drinks GO HERE! There are many to choose from and they each taste different (they don't all just taste like vodka). The mojito's are one of their most popular drinks according to the bartender I had and they taste great! The El Orgazmo tastes good and looks cool since it's served in a real pineapple but there isn't much liquor in it; the Honolulu Hummer is similar, tastes great, served in a real coconut but you don't get a lot of liquor. If you want a tasty drink with a decent amount of liquor go for one of their mojitos! The only downside to their bar area is that there are not too many tables so it's very hard to find a seat. It's also very crowded on Fri. and Sat. nights so you either have to stand or get lucky if you want to sit. Try to go with a big group for dinner so that you can order a variety of dishes and share them. The food is very tasty and the portions are large depending on what you order. Do not order the Bento Box if you are hungry! I really like the unique decor and the lighting. I always try to take my out of town friends here since it's a sure fire way of impressing them about MN nightlife! They also put cute little colorful plastic animal creatures in your drinks :-)
(4)
Erik H.

I LOVE Chino. It is one of the spots in the city that i frequent most. At the bar- make sure that Jamie or Cheryl take care of you. Quite possibly the best service that you will receive when you visit any bar in Uptown. I give this a 5 star rating only based on their service. I am disappointed with the menu changes over the past year. They changed their fish tacos- used to be the best in the Twin Cities... then they took the Big Ass Burrito off the menu. Those 2 items alone were what I ordered when I ate there. What's next? The removal of the Chino staple- their amazing Kung Pao Chicken?
(3)
Mike S.

Great Latin fusion menu, amazing atmosphere for Minneapolis and tasty beverages. You can't go wrong if you have a reserved table. Highly recommended!
(5)
Kimberly T.

I went to Chino on Wednesday night for dinner for the first time in a long time. After our meal, I thought to myself, "why don't we come here more often?" I've never had a bad meal at Chino. Some of my favorites are the samurai tuna roll, baja beach shack fish tacos, tostada de tinga & the mussels. For dessert, the key lime pie or deep-fried snicker bar are my favorites. The drinks are fun, the food is delicious & the service is good. It's a great place to bring out of towners & order a bunch of dishes to share.
(4)
Imani B.

This place is fabulous! I visited on October 25th on my first trip to Minneapolis. The place is loud, and seems to do really well with large parties. One member of my party didn't like our booth (too tight for five) and the staff had no problem moving us to a round table when it came available. The drinks have fancy names, but were delicious. We mostly stuck to appetizers and the queso fundido with chorizo was so worth it, i could have eaten another bowl all by my lonesome. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I ATE THE HABENERO POPPERS! I claim temporary insanity. They were waaaay too hot...and numbed my mouth...i needed milk! That being said...i would probably do i t again. There was no need for us to order an entree, but did it anyway...jerk chicken...flavorful, but I was so stuffed at this point. Well worth the visit, and I would go again, for flavorful spicy food.
(4)
Sandra C.

Out of town on a business trip, my co-workers who has been a here a year ago wanted to bring me here. At first when we go to the front door, I was a little surprised, looked like we were going to enter an underground night club. Then finally we were in. The atmosphere had a great ambiance. We had reservations and was immediately taken to our table. Our server was friendly from the time we sat down. It is a little dark when you're seated so you have to give it some time for your eyes to adjust to read the menu. Have a pen handy especially when you go with a group so that you can circle what you want on the menu....they give you paper menu since the menu can change daily. We got the following and they were all yummy and portions is nice: Chinese BBQ Ribs (Sweet with a nice kick) Empanada De Janeiro (deep fried but not greasy) Satays (Yum) Nachos Del Sol For my drink, which I prefer non alcohol, I got the El Orgazmo....that was really good and it fills you up quick.... The crowd reminded me of The Yard House....I can't wait to go back as Minneapolis is the only place with a Chino Latino and I loved the shirts that the staff wore... I wish there was a spot like this in San Diego......
(5)
Lina J.

Great food, and super fun place
(4)
Prachee M.

Chino's is unbridled loudness, alcohol, and too many choices in food. It is not where you go in pursuit of excellence in food. I get the same feeling as Molly - it's where we go to feel we're living in a fashionable big city. The servers are attentive and friendly, no snootiness, a reminder you are still in MN, not NY. The portions are large for 2 people sharing. Liked the fish tacos - soft tacos, tasty seasonings. The lumpia was also pronounced good by my dining partner. My cocktail turned out to be pretty unlikable. Told the waitress, she exchanged it for a different one and when the bill came, she had not charged me for either!
(3)
Jess L.

I have been in on several occasions and had the same server give me TERRIBLE service. I have also been there on several occasions and not had a server greet me for over ten minutes. I've been sat in the area near the sushi bar on the main level and been "forgotten" by servers on some of those occasions. My advice? Only go there during late night HH. Dollar Tacos and cheap drinks can't be wrong! One star for a great happy hour, one star for tasty food. Negative three stars for service and attitude from staff.
(2)
Kelly P.

My boyfriend & I really enjoy Chino's! We like to go during happy hour for a Surly Furious and the Shanghai wings - they're spicy & awesome!
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Kelsey M.

Just went here for dinner with my dad and sisters for my birthday. It was a Thursday night and we didn't have reservations, but I was magnetically drawn to the vast amount of sparkly things they have on the front entrance. The place looked packed, but we were seated right away. We got nachos del sol, chicken potstickers, fried rice with guacamole, and some lo mein stuff. Everything was fantastic! The nachos come with plantain chips and were hands-down the best thing I've eaten in a while. Our server was busy, but never forgot about us. Our free fortune cookies after the meal had funny "fortunes" that had us cracking up. "You'll live happily ever after they let you out of prison." Blahaha. Man, that Parasole group sure knows a thing or two about restaurant themes. The atmosphere was awesome, albeit a little on the loud side. I must be getting older...
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Amanda P.

The happy hour is very reasonable and the quality is satisfyingly. However, i would never go here for anything else. Especially in a big group. I went here recently for a birthday party and was less than impressed. The waiter kept taking food orders at different times and i had to wave him down as he missed my side of the table and we watched everyone else eat while we waited for our food. Then as i got my food, the busboys put boxes in front of me... if i wanted food "to go" i would have order over the phone! We ordered off the regular menu... ugh. Overpriced and poor quality! Paying took literally an hour and a half. He refused to split our checks at all and in my opinion made more work for himself. If he hadnt added the gratuity i would have left NOTHING. And ive never left less than 15%. If you happen to get the tall flamboyant hipster guy waiter with the glasses, id suggest asking for someone else. He doesn't give a crap about customer service and makes it obvious. And he's snotty rude! Pros: HH Cons: bad service, high prices for bad quality and small portions, not group friendly
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Allie R.

I went here with a group of 10 people. I don't eat meat, they do. Family style... so I didn't try a whole lot. But it's pretty lively and fun in there. Even on a Tuesday evening. Pad thai- Tasty! More tangy than I am used to in a good way. Sushi Plate- Unique stuff on there. Not boring. Habanero Poppers- Deep fried habeneros with habenero cream cheese. Hot but tasty! Veggie Taco- I don't remember what it was called. I ordered a single one. All sorts of veggies, nice sauce. So all around it was good! But go with people who eat what you eat...
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Deidred A.

Went on the Saturday before Halloween. Great experience. Banana Boat chicken is awesome. Upping to a 5 star review.
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Sharon S.

We went to Chino Latino last night for an early dinner with a small group of friends and our three year old. It had been several years since our last time there. Parking is easy, there is a lot behind the building and Chino will validate for an hour in that particular lot. We were the first to arrive out of our group and although we had a reservation they wouldn't seat us until our group was complete. Annoying, but our friends showed up seconds later anyway. We all shared dishes: started with Nachos (meh) then moved on to Coconut Curry (ok), Phuket Noodles with chicken (too watery), a sausage dish whose name escapes my mind (which my husband thought was bland), Mussels (which I couldn't partake in because I'm pregnant) and rounds of drinks. They did have a kids menu which surprised me so our son was a happy camper. As a pregnant woman, having to trudge downstairs to use the restroom was kind of a drag but not too big a big deal. It was very warm where we sat, everyone was feeling it. It's also a very loud establishment...difficult to hear people across the table at times. My favorite part of Chino Latino are the snarky fortune cookies. Insulting and hilarious! Otherwise, I realize why we hadn't been there in years. The food and drinks are mediocre and overpriced. I really don't see us returning anytime soon.
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Uptown Foodie G.

Loud and pretentious crowd. Food is good, but I can't stand the atmosphere!
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Marissa M.

Nice decor. Good food and great for groups. Key elements for someone like me who dines with friends often. I have gone a few times and enjoyed myself. I think its street parking and I like the fusion concept. You can get sushi or paella. Its that kind of place. I would return.
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Alexa C.

This place can get a bad rap, but it's one of the most fun, reliable places in Uptown to go for a good drink and great people watching. If you want to eat dinner here, especially on a weekend, you must get a reservation, and get it a few days early. And don't be surprised if you end up waiting 15-20 minutes past your reservation. The food is good, not great, but good, and I like the Latin/Asian fusion. It's a great place to go with a group because most the items on the menu are meant for sharing. Their drinks are pricier, but worth it. You always know here that you'll get what you pay for, and the bar staff is a good time as well.
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Bob C.

The overall experience is great. From the top secret entrance to the giant open indoor space and lighting. This would have received 5 stars from me had I made better menu choices. My wife and I went looking for dinner and we were talked into getting the small plates to share. They were good, but not satisfying for dinner. We really wish we chose one of the larger plates to share. The selection for their larger plates is more interesting and seem to be more filling for dinner. Altogether, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a differentiated eating experience.
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Kedar D.

I'd somehow never been to Chino Latino until now, and now that I've been, I doubt I'll be back. If you're in a skirt with high heels, and will be going to the Warehouse District after eating, Chino Latino is for you. If you're vegan, vegetarian, or more interested in the quality of your food than the quality of the decor around you, Chino Latino is eminently avoidable. I came here with a group on a Saturday night; the place is packed, so don't expect to be seated promptly if you don't have reservations. Even the bar area had limited standing room. Everyone there is in a group of twelve (myself included), so if you go by yourself or with only just one other person, be prepared to feel awkward and unloved. The place is loud, so conversation is not easy, and there's always so much movement and noise that it's hard to relax in Chino Latino. There were some good points: the waitstaff is friendly, attentive and helpful. The atmosphere is upscale and modern, though it treads facile (the crazy and confusing bathroom, however, puts the place back in edgy territory). Now the not-so-good: there's not much cultural diversity at Chino Latino and, amazingly, it seems even more homogeneous than other places in Uptown proper. The drinks are all extremely expensive at around $10 a piece. Yes, the drinks are strong, so you get your money's worth I guess, but it is still excessive. Also, none of the drinks I tried were particularly tasty or memorable (unlike the $10 strong drinks at Red Dragon, which are delicious). My caipirinha (Brazil's national cocktail) was totally off and not very appealing; I don't know what it was, but it wasn't a caipirinha (and I've lived in Brazil, so I know what it should taste like). My friend's margarita (~$10) was awful; five of us tried a sip and all of us recoiled in disgust. My friend actually sent the drink back and got a Budweiser instead (kudos to the waitstaff, who didn't argue or question anything, and promptly took the drink away and got him the beer). Now onto the food. Make sure to ask lots of questions about ingredients, because even dishes that seem to be vegan/vegetarian are not, in fact, vegan or vegetarian. The stir-fried veggies ($7; side order) are cooked in oyster sauce. The vegetable potstickers ($9) have egg and oyster sauce. The spicy edamame ($9) has oyster sauce. My vegan friend ended up with chips and guacamole ($9) which was tasty, but super-expensive (you could get superior chips and salsa/guacamole for FREE at most Mexican restaurants). I had a weedeater sushi plate ($14; modified to be vegan) that was okay, but not worth $14, and was akin to the quality of sushi you get at Whole Foods: edible, but nothing special. In conclusion, Chino Latino is loud, expensive, homogeneous, and doesn't make good food or drinks. But the atmosphere is kind of fun (if you're in a group of twelve, which you will be) and the service is solid, which is why I give it two stars, rather than one. That said, I wouldn't come here again on my own accord.
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Elisabeth G.

Finally went here for the first time after living in the area for a while. The food was amazing. The drinks were really good. It was a little expensive, but all the dishes are to share, which we knew, but didn't really understand how big the dishes were until we got them. You could easily feed 2-3 people on a $30 entree, so it doesn't have to be expensive, but we wanted to try some different things and got drinks. Anyway, it was fantastic, and I can't wait to go back.
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Lisa M.

My first time at Chino Latino was in 2007 for my friend's birthday. I fell in love with the place, and had my 21st birthday there in December 2008 (as well as my 22nd the year after). For my 21st, I was able to reserve half of the downstairs long table, although that wasn't nearly enough space for my 25+ friends who showed up. As a newbie to the "scene," I loved Chino. It was hip, the food delicious, the drinks tasty. But after a few years, it began to dawn on me it really didn't live up to the hype. The prices were high, and the atmosphere was too loud for a date. I still recommend Chino's happy hour: their Mojitos are top notch and during happy hour they go down from $10 to $5 (beer and well drinks are $3.50-5, specialty martinis are $5-6). You can get a decent appetizer for $4-6. It's definitely a fun place to bring an out-of-town guest, go out for girls night, or with some good friends. Just don't go on a first date here, because you may not be able to hear your date speak. Also, be sure to ask for a fortune cookie--their messages are hilarious!
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peter j.

How do I rate Chino Latino, let me count the ways... Ambiance is everything at Chino Latino (CL). It has decent food, friendly staff and is a fun environment (until you get the check). Going there for a get together with friends promises to be a good time. Plenty of food and drink options and enough space to accommodate small groups. I would be willing to have a date there as well. There are food and drink options for two. Additionally the lights are dimmed, especially helpful if your date lacks aesthetic appeal. This leads me to the bar... Flying solo? Fun bar area, but kind of cramped. I can only assume the drinks aren't exactly cheap, so if you're looking to buy a girl a drinks you are better off going somewhere cheaper, just remember you get what you pay for. Haha! Ultimately this is a fun place to go once in a while for a special occasion. You can get better tasting food for less, but the excitement of the interior environment and of course the gold glitter on the outside may be worth the price. Gets a solid "B" PS, the pineapple drink is a novelty, not much alcohol inside. If you want to get plastered get the eruption drink for two (not that I ever have of course...)
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Anya S.

This place was happening about 5 years ago. Back then I was in college and this was the place to be. It was in the right spot, the people were fun, and ambience was great. But, lately, its been turned into some hangout for pretentious posers from the suburbs. Not my scene, but if you are into that, thats the place for you. The food is still quite good. The menu is loooong so everyone should be able to find something they want/like. The fusion thing doesn't really happen, but there is an extensive menu. The drinks are usually quite strong. The service can be spotty and can be stellar. Depends on the day I guess. Giving it 3 starts because of the found memories I have. But its probably closer to 2 starts now.
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Lindsey T.

Best mojitos it town! The food is amazing and fun atmosphere!
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Laura F.

Went there this week while in town on business. The atmosphere was great. Loud and fun but just the thing after a long meeting. The bar was great and the bartender suggested some good beers. Food was very yummy and great with a group who wants to try a little bit of everything. Shrimp tacos were awesome. Nachos and jerk chicken were also a favorite of our table! Prices were great too!
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Heather T.

Stay away from this place, the food nearly killed my boyfriend and I. We both shared the spicy shrimp fried rice, or I think that was what it was.. from there the rest of the night was a blur. An hour after eating at Chino Latino (at this point feeling seriously ill) I left to go to a jazz club. I spent the rest of the night with my head in a toilet erking up whatever it was they tried to feed us at Chino's. Three days later I still had food poisoning, but at that point I was on a plane to the Bahamas. It was not a fun flight. But not only did I get sick, my boyfriend who shared the same plate with me also got hit but he got it a lot rougher. I was lucky in comparison. He has been in and out of doctors offices trying to solve the IBS that has resulted from the initial food poisoning bout at Chino's I have no idea what they're doing in the kitchen but ick. My boyfriend has been suffering from his IBS for six months now, since we ate there in January. I think this place might just be too busy to maintain proper cooking standards, save yourself the pain and just get alcohol- at least you know that's sterile.
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AJ J.

Was very hungry after a work event and my coworker and I decided to go for a later dinner (like 8:30). The hostesses told me happy hour was still going on, so I decided to sit in the bar. The table was dirty, but I didn't mind. It took the waitress over 20 minutes to finally greet me (my coworker was a little ways behind me), then it took forever to get water, the food, and the check. Everyone around us got much faster service by the same waitress. (the table next to us got wetnaps for after their wings, we didn't get anything. The waitress made me wait 10 minutes for a refill on water while she joked with another table, etc). It was my first time there in over 1.5 years and probably my last for a very long time.
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Corey C.

When I think uptown, I think gutter punk, hip hop, colorful hair, tattoos, not suburbans with a trendy scarf, a Cuban dictator hat, and some loafers they bought at Marshal Fields. So negative one star for the douchebag clientele who would most likely criticize the same food if you put it in a TGI Fridays to go box (calling it mediocre...but a place in uptown has the best...) kinda like that pizza hut pasta commercial. First off, if your going here for sushi your out of your F**KING mind!!! Sushi Tango is right across the street on the other side of Lake. So if your in the area and want sushi, hit up Sushi Tango and not this place, the Sushi chef I talked to was Latino and had no idea what Uni or Tobiko was so right there I blew the sushi bar off! I guess if you fit the stereotype clientele (who prolly only eat California rolls and think they're being CAAA-RAZZZY) eat sushi here and leave the cool people alone at Tango. I think the half Italian part of me makes me really like the family style places like this. Everything comes in huge portions that could feed three to four people. The Atmosphere is awesome, I really like the two floors, its sort of a night club atmosphere with a lot less dancing (Which is prolly a good thing) All the back lighting and techo music in the background allow for a fun high energy experience, but definitely don't come here if your looking to get the experience of a "family" meal, the simple fact they server everything family style doesn't mean shit at this place. We had a huge group, which by the way Chino Latino is AWESOME for, we ordered several dishes so I'm only going to comment on the one me and my brother split...and a few of the pieces of the other dishes. We split the Cornish Game Hen dish (I went to their online menu to find the actual name, but it wasn't on there for some reason) which was perfect to split because it came with two chickens. The two hens were standing upright, between the two was some sort of what tasted like a spiced soy sauce, then they surrounded the hen shrine with a brown rice spiced with a lot of ginger then garnished with pea pods, red and green peppers, and a mystery mushroom (I was convinced they were mini-portabellas bet everyone else disagreed) (I uploaded a picture of this dish) The dipping sauce, like I said tasted like Kikkoman soy sauce spiced with who knows what, but it did accent the food nicely, especially the ginger flavored rice. The hen itself, came with this very tasty glaze and the meat was just right!!! I better be for the amount of time we had to wait to get the things! Before our birds came we were picking at everyone's food. The wings reminded me of Buffalo Wild Wings but lacking the thing called "spicy" (back to the stereotype clientele), the mussels were good but nothing to write home to mom about. There was some sort of chips and cheese dip, the cheese dip tasted like melted Velveeta with mushrooms. My favorite thing outside of the Cornish Game Hen was the Nachos Del Sol, I was skeptical of the crispy plantain chips it came with for dipping in the salsa, but it was awesome! I suggest this for a appetizer in a bigger group! Happy Hour seems great, cheap taco's and fun looking drinks, but I hear the "fun" drinks are pretty overpriced just because it comes in a coconut or pineapple rather then a glass. But what do I know, I'm a teetotaler. I'm taking another star away for the price vs. quality and the fact you have to call 48 hours in advance to order the guinea pig...and the fact that the information about the Guinea Pig dish is only in Spanish, that REALLY pissed me off, what, us ROUND EYE gringos aren't good enough for your dirty rodent food? I felt discriminated against. But someday I will be back here to eat their rodent's! (maybe they only serve it after the health inspectors come by and force them to clean their shit up) I'm writing them a email about this too!!!
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Emily B.

Great happy hour, fun staff and drinks!
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Ningxi X.

It might not be what it's cracked up to be. Very noisy and a bit overwhelming. Food portions are big, and service is fairly quick. However, the servers lack a bit of enthusiasm. Very crowded, and probably good for groups. I personally did not like the Chinese-Hispanic fusion, and some menu items appeared to be rather bizarre, but it's a good place to go for innovative dining and relatively inexpensive meals. Bonus point: good location and you can walk around the area or to Lake Calhoun to burn off the calories you consumed from the big servings.
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Jordan H.

Fun place that serves pretty good food. It is very trendy place that is usually very busy. The bar area is normally pretty crowed on weekends and same with the dinning areas. It is good place for groups because you can share most of the dishes. The food is very good but not great for the price. I definitely do not feel cheated or anything but I would not say that this place is a top food restaurant in the Twin Cities but the atmosphere makes up for it.
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Susan L.

Happy Hour Only. Happy, hot, loud, flashy, loud, flashy. Kind of like Miami, but called Chino Latino in a nutshell. They used to be THE PLACE to go when I was in college to see and be seen. Now, this is THE PLACE to go on a Monday -Wednesday night. Why? All day happy hour. You read right - all. day. happy. hour. I went here on Monday to celebrate a friends birthday and we crammed ourselves into a couple tables at the happy hour side. It was definitely loud and busy, but man, are the food and drinks cheap! I think we just kept drinking, socializing, and eating until 11 pm (we got there at 5:30). By the time I got my bill, I was so shocked to see that I only spent 30 bucks on way too much booze and food. I mean, I ordered what felt like millions of drinks and food. The other thing that helped was that our waitress was really cool and nice. She may have disappeared a couple of times, but she never forgot about our food and drink orders and even remembered to bring a little sparkler cake thing towards the end for the birthday girl. This place may not be the IT place anymore, but they do alright in my book during the week when you do want to get loud and have fun.
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Mad I.

Chino Latino, my first true restaurant love!!!!!!! I came here for the first time when I was like 22, fresh out of college and visiting a friend of mine newly living in MNPLS (which I have grown to love as more of my friends continue to relocate there). WOW! I thought I was sooooooo cool! *No name on the front of the restaurant (very cool) *Huge red lighted bar (even more cool) *Drop down 2nd floor that you can see from the first floor (hello SATC Carrie rehersal dinner! Now, onto the cool food: *paper menu that changes all the time *SMORES at my table! *giant sushi platters *eclectic food that always pleases me Oh how I wish I was closer, but I visit here every chance I get in Minn (when I'm not on Stellas rooftop).
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jon s.

French toast of the dead, carmel, so much carmel sauce. Good food, good atmospere, decent service. One hiccup, they got my order wrong.
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Pip C.

I've been to Chino several times and have always a great experience. I've gotten several things off the menu and have enjoyed what I got. I've gone been to Chino several times with large groups (15+ people) and Chino seems to do a great job with large groups. The atmosphere is really good, the bar area has a cool vibe to it. Chino can get VERY loud as the night goes on, to the point where you aren't really able to talk to the person next to you. This is the only real con I think of. It's not as bad early in the night before 10ish. Overall, Chino is a great place and worth checking out. It makes a great start to the night in Uptown.
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Christian M.

We went to Chino Latino on a Saturday night with a group of 6. We had reservations for 7:15, but did not get seated until close to 8pm. So, not a great start. BUT. The waitress comped our first round of drinks and showed us great service. The vibe was fun, and the food was very good. The family style dishes are great for sharing. I would highly suggest this place, but expect to wait on the weekends.
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Michael C.

We came here at the recommendation of a friend, and we weren't disappointed. The black laab was excellent, and the nachos del sol were an interesting twist on the concept with crispy plantains in place of tortilla chips. We also ended up getting so much food that we had to save the firecracker wings until the next day, and they held up remarkably well as leftovers. My one small complaint is that the atmosphere is a little intense and seems targeted at a slightly younger set. Overall, we had an excellent meal and would come back again the next time we were in MN.
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Cara K.

Okay, I had SO MUCH FUN at this place!! While supposedly it's for a younger crowd, our group (30's & 40's) had a blast! The drinks were great (and included amusing little plastic animals hanging on for dear life off the sides of the glasses) and the food was DELICIOUS! It was a bit of a random menu having both an Asian & Latin flair to it, but I loved it! I'd definitely go back and would recommend this for a fun night out with friends! Do be warned when you go to wash your hands in the bathroom, you will be facing people of the opposite sex doing the same. That threw me off a little!
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Haley R.

There is no better place in Uptown - maybe even the Twin Cities - for dinner with a lively group. Chino Latino is loud and energetic, and it's a really fun place for dinner with friends. The food is "equatorial cuisine" which is a combination of Latin and Asian food. I've never had anything I didn't like. If you're into spicy, you won't be disappointed with the habanero poppers. The tacos are always terrific. If you're going with a big group and notify them a couple days in advance, you can get a whole roasted pig. It's served family style, so get a few dishes and share them. It's a great way to sample their expansive menu. The service is not always great, but it's never terrible. Chino Latino is always busy, so I recommend making a reservation.
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Abbie F.

Best mojitos in town! Super delicious happy hour apps in the bar, all of them are good. The Maui Waui tastes like Hawaiian Topic-DO NOT get it unless you want to feel like you are drinking suntan lotion. But, the service in the bar area is always stellar! In terms of the folks that frequent this place...people go here to be seen, always great people watching on the weekend!
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Manny M.

I had a great time at Chino Latino, it was my first time out in Minneapolis and I'm from Cali. The place was recommended by a co worker. I walked in and the bar area is large. I sat down at the bar, and started enjoying the baseball game as well as the Mexican 3 Way Margarita. It had a good kick of tequila (3 shots) but was well balanced with the flavors from the Tamarind which I'm a huge fan of and the triple sec. As for the food, I didn't eat much mostly because I wans't hungry but I did decide to endulge with the Nachos del Sol. I love plantians and chorizo. So if you combine them both you have a winning combo. The only draw back was that it wasn't spicy, at least not for Cali standards maybe for MN standards. If I make it back to Minneapolis soon, I'll make sure to stop by at Chino Latino again.
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Rachel J.

I have 3 things to say about Chino Latino. Happy Hour. Happy Hour. Happy Hour. Seriously, this is one of the better happy hours in Uptown if you can only find your way in their unmarked door and through the dark hallway to the surprisingly large interior. On Mondays, happy hour lasts from 4:30-midnight (the rest of the week is until 7)! My brother and I went for drinks, and it was less than $20 for both of us to have 2 drinks-great deal! The atmosphere was also very unique, with a bright, fluorescent backlit bar and a large dining room downstairs. Service was adequate for how busy the bar/lounge was and we never had to wait long for our waitress to stop by the table. Didn't try the food this time, but I'm definitely going to drag my boyfriend with to try the wings and sushi rolls sometime soon.
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Jess Z.

I know people really like this place but everything we ordered we couldn't eat. We got the frog legs and I literally slammed both mine and my boyfriends water due to the obnoxiouins amount of salt used. We called ahead and ordered the cuy, THEY COOKED IT WITH THE INTESTINES AND ORGANS STILL IN IT! so that was uneatable. The atmosphere is so loud you can't talk to the person next to you. Overall food was over seasoned, atmosphere terrible, and the server was to busy flirting with other customers that she completely forgot about us, we sat for an hour before we just left. Not a good experience
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John M.

It's a ritzy club-like atmosphere that feels like you're at a 13-year-old girl's birthday party who wants to be a slut. The food is good.
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Aaron J.

This place never fails to deliver a great experience. Great food, fun atmosphere wish I could visit more often. I am thrown off by the partially shared restrooms every time I visit but its unique. Definitely a experience everyone should have. Keep up the good work!
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Emmy L.

Yes, it may be over hyped and a hipster haven, but that doesn't change the fact that its great! I really love chino, i have been many many times, and keep coming back. Its an especially fun experience with a large group. The drinks are fun and delicious, I LOVE the crack hoe mojito!! but beware, they can be very strong! We usually order a bunch of the small plates to share, and they never disappoint. the empenadas are to die! i cannot coem here w/o ordering them. I also love the queso, the sushi is great, the pot stickers are good, the jalapeno poppers are hot and delicious. also, the smore platter is so so great, comes w/bananas, caramel and chocolate, macadamia nuts, coconut flakes, and these really good cinnamon crisps in liu of graham crackers. we even did the pig roast once, and while it was pretty expensive and i'm not sure we'd do it again, it was really fun and the food was great. PROS - great drinks - great food - great happy hour - very fun atmosphere CONS - can get very loud at times, making it hard to hear eachother - if you go during a busy time w/o a reservation, expect a wait All in all, i would highly recommend this place if you like adventurous food & drinks and a fun dining atmosphere.
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Madelyn S.

I give Chino 5 stars for their ambiance, 2 stars for food, and 3-4 stars for service depending on the night. Chino Latino's flashy exterior and even more hip interior, make this a great spot for bringing big groups for a night on the town. If they spent half as much time on their menu as their lighting, I would come here every day. It's family style and they have hilarious group sake bombs that people take throughout the night. Their giant table downstairs seats about 30 people for a huge party, which is really uncommon and slick. My reasons for giving it 3 stars...I have yet to order something that isn't spicy. I'm from Minnesota, my mouth can barely handle ketchup, what's which the burning hot flavors?? The menu has teeny tiny print and is ginormous, it makes ordering a long process. (if you are having a special event they will put a personalized message to you on the menu...nice touch). The waitstaff is seriously hit or miss depending on the night. Our server last night was extremely unhelpful, had no idea what drinks were priced at, couldn't remember who ordered what, and frequently yelled in our ears. Did I mention that every single thing on their menu is incredibly spicy? Chips and guac do not need to burn my mouth off! Oh and, never come here if you aren't dressed like a hip young hottie. You will feel uncomfortable. I always wear a dress. Something about the clientele necessitates dressing up.
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Rachael P.

I am basing this review on the happy hour. I came in expecting fusion of latin and asian spices and entrees mixed together in one entree. However, what I got was sperate entities of japense food alsone and mexican food alone but not fused together. It was just both there. Does that qualify as being asian/latin fusion? I ordered everything on the happy hour list. The sushi rolls were ok. the empanadas were good. Tortas were average. Chips and Dip was alright. Almost all the dishes came with chips. My theory is that it makes the plates look more full of food. But my favorite was the Kung Pao Wings! Spicy and BBQy! Yummy! To sum it up for happy hour: * Food is OK. You pay for what you get. each dish is around $2 or $3. * Drinks were EXCELLENT!! Highly rec the donkey punch. If you are a beer person though, it's a small selection. * Ambiance was cool and trendy. The place was a little too loud for me. I had a hard time hearing my friends talk. I'd come back for the drinks.
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Minners N.

came to MN to visit some friends and they took us to this awesome, chic, trendy restaurant. Upon first glance, this looks like a very happening place. We came in around 10:30 on a Saturday night and it was PACKED- luckily we had reservations. Didn't read any reviews on this place so i'll give my own critique. HUGE menu for both food and drinks. since we had just eaten, the group of us got: Jerk Chicken- HUGE portions. the chicken itself didn't have too much flavor but the meat was very juicy and well cooked. the rice and beans was pretty good. for taste, i probably wouldnt order this dish again, but for show i would because it comes in this ginormous platter with fried plantains sticking in every directions. very appetizing. Curry- i forget what it was called on the menu- but it was very good. my hubby tried to eat it all before others even got a chance to try it! very flavorful but not soggy and overpowering. Bulgogi lettuce cups- eh. a few pieces of meat that you wrap in lettuce. ok, could have been better. sushi- i dont remember which rolls we got but they were all pretty good. good size pieces of fish, which is a huge factor when critiquing sushi. drinks- the mojitos are pretty good as were most of the girly-fruity drinks. i've had better, but i've also had much worse. i really liked this place because of the ambiance. my hubby kept annoyingly bugging me to show me cool things around the restaurant. they were very accommodating- a couple in our group at literally just gotten engaged like an hour before we got there and we had called to let them know it was a special ocassion. when we got there, the menus said on the bottom "congrulations mike & jeni!" it's probably something they do for special occassions, but it was a nice surprising touch. waiters were all very nice and patient with us as we had ppl arriving at different times and ordering at different times. seemed like a popular place to have celebrations at- i saw multiple bday parties, bachelorette parties, etc. pretty cool place. parking was a little hard to find but definitely doable. i would definitely come back again next time i visit. there was a lot of food on others' tables that looked really interesting!
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Amy S.

A friend from MN recommend Chino Latino to me when I told her that my boyfriend and I were going to be in Minneapolis for a long weekend. I made a reservation right away and couldn't wait! We drove on over to Uptown, and were able to barely find street parking. The neighborhood is pretty cool--reminds me of Wicker Park/Bucktown are in Chicago. My one issue was that they didn't have a sign. I had no freakin clue where it was. I was standing across the street and had to call them. Anyways, after that ditz move, we were seated right away and thank goodness I made a reservation. Yes, the place is big, but there were tables full of people everywhere. We ordered an appetizer or smaller plate and then two larger plates. I wish that the waiter would have explained that the larger plates really are large because we definitely could of split one large plate! I mean we could of taken it to go, but oh wait we were at a hotel! :( Anyways, I did really like the food. We had some kind of lettuce wraps, and I had plantain crusted chicken with a huge amount of rice. It was a little sweet but overall I really like the flavor combinations. Sure, I get the point people make about how it's loud or trendy or whatever, but I was drooling over many things on the menu (that changes daily!) and was really please with the service.
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Lindsay M.

I know there are mixed reviews for Chino's but I am definitely a fan! I love their Happy Hours - early 4-7 PM and late 9 PM-12 AM. I always order the HH Sushi ($5!!) and a Donkey Punch. It can become pricy when you do family style group ordering. But then again, it's always hard to split a bill. I've never experienced bad service or food, always up to my liking. I've gone with one person and large groups - works great for either. If you're planning on dinner, DEFINITELY get reservations or you probably won't get in. Also - great for large groups (birthdays, anniversarys, work group, grooms dinners, etc...) but again, make sure you get reservations in and early!
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Ellen G.

Ighhhhh....nobody in the world is as cool as Chino Latino thinks they are. If you want to see a whooooole lot of 22-year-old girls wearing last season's daddy-purchased BCBG and too much perfume and a whoooooole lot of 40-year-old men wearing the paper headbands and pretending to be in college whilst ogling the aforementioned needy 22-year-olds, this is your place. Otherwise, jaywalk to Chiang Mai Thai and save yourself the obligatory eye-rolling and long, pointless waiting. About 1% of me thinks their menu and marketing plan is funny and innovative and avant-garde, and the other 99% thinks it's wildly racially and sexually offensive. And I'm not usually overly touchy. This place tries WAYYYY too hard and realized that their food quality and service doesn't warrant their prices so they had to be controversial in order to attract a crowd. In fairness, I look forward to my annual New Year's Eve trek to this place because it's a tradition, but I live two blocks away and you'd have to pay me to make an effort to go back during the rest of the year.
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Allison O.

Great food and a great concept. The atmosphere is trendy and fun, and it can definitely get very busy and crowded. I had a great experience with the staff as they were friendly, accommodating, and knew a lot about the flavors in their dishes. The sushi is beautiful, fresh, unique, and well-prepared. The Montego Bay Jerk Chicken is absolutely amazing, but if you're eating for one, I definitely recommend the half order because it is a very large amount of food! I noticed that a great deal of their dishes were gigantic portion sizes, so come here hungry, and with friends so you can share. The flavors were electric - perfectly seasoned with a reasonable amount of kick. I left feeling full, satisfied, and convinced to come back another time. Bravo.
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Michael N.

Not really sure how I feel about this place. I've been here a handful of times and don't really know what the big deal is. Just another trendy, overpriced bar/restaurant. Happy hour isn't bad and the drink names are creative.
(2)
Victor R.

Food was great and after dinner I was able to talk to my date over a nice quite Kung Fu action movie. Chino Latino is super loud! I think at one point we were actually yelling to each other across the table. Incidents were avoided, but yelling and eating is tricky.
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Phoebe T.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Who knew a place like this could exist in Minneapolis, MN? This place came highly recommended by my high school friend who used to live in this area as well as all my co-workers which means that I had high expectations for this place - it lived up to all the hype - I had such a great time! We first started off at the bar where I ordered the Chinopolitan (a spin off the cosmopolitan but with dry ice!) it was the coolest drink ever. Over the course of the night my coworkers ordered other fun drinks with fun names and/or drinks that came in pineapples, coconuts, etc. It almost felt like we were on vacation. I would come back to this place solely to drink because it is so fun to order the multiple unique drinks. As for the food, let's just say that I broke my semi-vegetarian diet and ate everything that we ordered (which included every type of meat you can imagine). For a table of seven, we ordered: Appetizers: HABANERO HELL POPPERS EMPANADA DE JANEIRO CHIPS AND SALSA CRISPY SAIGON ROLLS BIG KAHUNA POLYNESIAN PUPU PLATTER I had everything but the hell poppers but I did hear that the hell poppers were extremely spicy. The empannadas were flavorful, the chips were forgetful (i don't know why we ordered this?), the crispy saigon rolls were spicier than I wanted them to be, but were still good. The PuPu platter was the best. It had a small fire in the middle and came with pineapple, shrimp, yummy spiced ribs, calamari and dumplings. Best appetizer ever. For dinner we ordered: CARNE ASADA A LA MORELIANA MANDARIN BEEF STIR FRY SPICY SHRIMP FRIED RICE CUBAN PORK ROAST CRISIS SPICY MANGO SHRIMP CATERPILLAR The dish that was the best was the cuban pork roast crisis. It was very tasty and well made. The carne asada might've been good if I was still hungry. The mandarin beef stir fry was well made and wasn't like typical chinese greasy food. I didn't get a chance to try the fried rice and the caterpillar roll was decent, although not something I'd order again. To be honest, I was so full before we started the main dishes that I might've loved them more had I been hungry! For dessert we ordered: HOT ZONE BANANA SPLIT This is the biggest dessert I have ever seen in my life. The fried ice cream and fried snickers bars are worth having. This dessert is just too big though, even shared amongst 7 people we barely put a dent in it. I would've preferred to see more bananas in the dessert. Just a warning, this is NOT how much food you should order for a party of 7 people. I don't know what came over us but I think we just wanted to order everything that looked good. After the appetizers alone most of us were full but we just wanted to try more and more. This is such a fun and memorable place to have dinner. It is rare that you have this much fun eating out and I can attribute most of that to Chino Latino's great drink and dinner menu. The only thing that makes me sad is that I don't live in Minneapolis and can't come back here unless I'm here for work! The prices were so reasonable too! I think our gluttonous meal for 7 was a little over 300 which is awesome for how much we ate. You really can't compare this place to Asia de Cuba - Asia de Cuba gives you tiny portions and charges you ridiculous amounts of money to eat those portions. Trust me, I've been to Asia de Cuba and have seen a 1k bill for 10 people for lunch. I LOVE Chino Latino. Just go.
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Tarun M.

Well, the atmosphere can be fun if you're in a certain mood- as others have indicated, that would be the mood to drink and revel with a relatively young clientele. I'm not making a value judgment, I'm just sayin'. I went here as part of a large group of folks and, as we shared dishes, I got a chance to sample a good portion of the menu. Overall, the food was OK but not too distinctive. We got a number of sushi rolls and small dishes. The chicken tostada was reasonably good, nothing else stood out. And the prices are relatively high, all things considered. I did like the habanero-infused martini I had. I wouldn't mind hitting the bar if I returned, but I don't think I'd head back for the food.
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Gerhart T.

Chino's Delivers - I've been going to Chino's for many years now. Chino's is a solid options for a night in Uptown Minneapolis. It's always good times... good cocktails, interesting foods, and good services. It's a comfortable atmosphere where all are welcome. GT
(5)
Freddie S.

So tasty. Especially the smores for dessert. They bring a flame to your table! Sushi was good. Korean BBQ Seoul Food Plate was good too. It's pricey but you get a lot of good food. I also like the Hibiscus Iced Tea but they should have free refills on that. Actually maybe it's good they don't because I'd drink it all. The worst thing about this place were the d-bags being loud and smoking next to us. I don't mind smoking that much but they were smoking right next to a pregnant woman! I was warned before I went that the clientele are often there to be seen. The "too cool" crowd. It's apparently true.
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Joshua Z.

OK. Assuming you know this already, but the concept here is "Street foods of Asia and Latin America." Good idea, right? Most dishes we had were tasty, aggressively seasoned, pretty fun for sharing. Drinks were potent. Big problem, though. I'm over 30. I don't own a shiny button-down "going out shirt." I wear a tie to work every day. My job has a 401K plan. I'm married, and my wife doesn't dress like a whore. I don't enjoy "club music." You get the idea. If you can have an ironic appreciation for the environment implied above while swilling strong drinks and eating fried, garlicky food, jump on in. I would also note that approximately 80% of the women in attendance appeared to be either having a "ladies night" or a bachelorette party. So if you're a single, horny guy, add two stars to the above rating.
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Angie S.

Chino Latino = Eclectic, Delicious Fun! The unique, exceptional food is unforgettable. The fun, lively atmosphere is perfect for first dates and group outings. (It can be pricey for individual dishes, so order as a group or share orders.) After living in the Twin Cities for ten years, no other restaurant has come close to matching the experience. Chino Latino is must-visit (and visit again) for anyone in the Twin Cities! Tip: Be sure to check out the sassy bathrooms. =)
(5)
Nana T.

Probably one of the worst experiences I've ever had at the bar at Chino Latino. Our server basically tried to rush us out of table within 20 minutes of being seated, ordering food, and having drinks. She was not even courteous to us when we repeated was patient and said "thank you" to her several times as she came by our table. We arrived during their late-night happy hour. Their spicy tuna rolls were horrific and tasted like nothing. The only thing that tasted decent was the salty squid which we ordered off the regular menu. This is my third horrible experience at a Parasole restaurant. They really need to do a better job of screening their employees before hiring them, or put them on a trial period before hiring them on their staff.
(1)
Jen B.

The food here is fantastic, and not totally unreasonably priced considering the portion size and quality. Case in point: The barbacoa and chicken tinga platter, at $29, is a steal, considering it feeds five to six people. The sushi is great. In fact, I've never had a bad meal here. If you tell them it's your birthday, they will print your name on the menus, which is just cool. The Happy Hour menu is definitely the way to go if you're looking for low-budge eats, and the Donkey Punches are delicious and strong. And the bathrooms are awesome, assuming you don't mind dudes watching you wash your hands. For all of Chino's good points, there are a few things that make me hesitate to go there. The service is spotty. A server once dropped a few pieces of sushi on my friend, and acted like it was no big deal. Also, this places more than a lot of others seems to be populated by total douche guys and Real Housewives type ladies. Getting here from downtown at 5pm is a bitch, taking about 40 minutes. Lastly, parking is limited to the Calhoun Square ramp, which is pretty annoying.
(4)
Linda J.

Love this place! Great place to celebrate an occasion.
(4)
Josh E.

My first visit to Chino Latino was unplanned, and it wasn't on the top of my list of places to try, but I was with a new friend, it was late, and sushi was the goal. So, there we were... sitting at the tall tables, perched on our tall chairs, looking at the menu. We settled on the sampler after ordering a few drinks. Our maki was served on a metal serving tray and, from what I recall, we had 5 different rolls to choose from. First off, they were all theme rolls -- you know, like "stars and stripes roll", "minehaha parkway roll", or something like that -- which is an instant minus in my book, but I'm good to play along and just pretend it's something other than sushi. Each one had at least 4 different things going on beside the fish, vinegar, and rice. Not bad tasting, but very strong in the "mask the flavor of the fish" department. I universally defer to the sushi church of K.I.S.S. and this sheep had strayed from the flock. I can handle this for food but, if I'm looking for "sushi," I will have to search elsewhere. And, honestly, if you're just looking for good Asian food, you've got some of the best Vietnamese in the Midwest over on Eat Street. I think they need to clean the taps too. I had a headache the next day after 2 pints... Not normal. In summary: Company, Excellent. Food, just ok.
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Terren J.

What a crazy, fun place this is. If Asia de Cuba (restaurant in NYC and LA) had a younger step-brother, Chino Latino would be it. It's hip and trendy but doesn't take itself too seriously. The drinks are creative and the food is adventurous (eg. guinea pig!). While the atmosphere was great, I think the food could be improved taste-wise. My dining companions and I decided to each order 2 little dishes to share, and "little" the dishes were not. The plates were huge and the portions more than enough. I guess that's the Midwest for you. I love you guys. We got the bulgogi lettuce wrap, which could be better since I didn't like how the meat was cold. I'm not much of a cheese person, but the queso fundido was alright. I think we should've gotten it with chorizo, which would've made it better. Otherwise, it's just plain nachos to me. The Mushi-Buro beef was fun to eat since you cook it yourself on a hot stone. I really liked this scallop ceviche-like dish we got where you can scoop up the scallops w/ shrimp crackers. The empanadas were also really good and hearty. The Mexican grilled corn wasn't very Mexican to me. Nevertheless, it's still a fun place to hang out and eat.
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Melissa M.

Atmosphere: Cool and trendy atmosphere, but can be really loud Food: Many different options- My favorite the plantain crusted chicken Overall Experience Everyone should go at least once. Insider Tip: Go for late night tacos on week nights at 10pm- Any Taco $1 and they are awesome!
(4)
amy d.

Okay restaurant , good for a group Went to the restaurant on warm April night. We ordered a few appetizers one of them being the habanero poppers - do not order these! I repeat do not order these, unless you enjoy being in the bathroom the following day sick to your stomach. They do come with a little sign warning you - please take caution! The portions are huge, and I would recommend spitting the dishes. Mojitos are good and the prices are cheap for all of the food!
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Barney B.

At university, we had a 'fusion' restaurant called "chico and chan's" which turned out to be sub-par chinese and burritos. This place in name made me think we were hitting the yuppie version of that - and yet again, Barney B was wrong. The sushi rolls were inventive and interesting, if not 100% wowing - the jerk app was a little dry and chewy. The vibe is funky and the joint is popular - maybe too popular judging by the incessant gaggle of people directly behind our bar stools trying piss their territory on our seats they attempted to annoy us out of (Barney B knows how to milk a drink to drive you nuts too, douchenozzle) - but I'm not bitter,,,,,,,,, Definitely a 3-star venue worthy of future visits on quieter nights. Once upon a time I nearly moved to this neighborhood - in that parallel universe, I likely would have been a regular here.
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Mike W.

u'd think with a name like "chino latino" you'd see either (A) asians or (B) latin americans - however, this place fooled me with the name - the crowd isn't (A) or (B) it's (C) for caucasian! dood... our table of 8 asians and 1 token white girl was probably the entire population of asians at the place... unless u count the indians the table next to us but they're more near east asia so i won't count them. anyway, beyond the deceiving name and the actual ethnic make-up of the place - it's an okay place. it's a large 2 level place with a large menu selection and friendly wait staff. the only down side is the bathroom is the large horse trough looking thing so when u pee u can look up and down and size each other up. i would come back here again for drinks and eye candy.
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Emily S.

I have to say, this place is fantastic! Their bento Box was phenomenal when I had it, and I enjoyed my time spent on the patio (sidewalk) while I ate my dinner. This place is always packed, so if you are looking for a quick meal, and not a wait, don't come here. The prices a bit high, but you do get mounds of food to share with your table, so it makes up for anything! The drinks are always good, The Mojitos....YUM! Sushi..eh, and service...alright! I came here with one of my friends, who is a bartender at Figlios, and we ended up getting a $47 discount because of it..So Make friends with Figlios's servers and you'll be golden when you eat here!
(3)
Rona Y.

I've never ever had anything bad here! Some people might think this place is over rated, but not me, I love it! It is good for a special celebration or just for a casual night out. The HH is probably one of the best in the city, There isn't a lot on the menu, but I love it all... well actually I can't speak for the spicy stuff, but only cuz I don't like spicy stuff :)
(5)
Ronnie G.

Chino is definitely nichey. You take your buddies here to show them the mini-apple has a little OC flair to it. You walk in, greeted by a narrow walkway dimly lit in orange. - Scene: Scene's fun and trendy. Personally, I love the Dos Equis on tap. Rare in the midwest ($3.50 to boot during Happy Hour). Always a young atmosphere and open floor plan. rating: 8/10 - Food: The food's family style. For 11 people, we ordered 4 small dishes, 4 larges dishes, and a few side. I loved the banana boat chicken and smores. Tried the sushi, pretty terrible. Tried the Carne Asadaa and it was plenty of food but nothing special. Overall, you don't come here for the food. rating: 6/10 I'll come here to hang with my friends and snicker from the fortune cookies (something about how Comcast is monitoring my websurfing). For a fantastic meal, stay away.
(3)
Ashley K.

Best place to take friends/family for a special occasion. Definitely on the expensive side for what it is- but such an awesome place to go. I have never been disappointed. They will print menus with special messages on it for the groups at no extra charge, a VERY awesome thing that makes the event even more special. Huge portions- get a few things and just share with the whole group. Orgasmos (even the fake ones) are a delicious fruity amazingness in my mouth. It may be loud- but that comes with the territory- don't go if you're afraid of a crowd. Everyone who is there is looking for an entertaining, fun night- so if that isn't what you want, go to perkins. Check out the bathrooms- kind of a fun thing ;) Definitely one of my favorite places in Minny.
(5)
Kristen H.

Best way to experience Chino : in a large group that allows you to sample nearly everything on the menu, seated next to the people you want to actually speak to. Big bonus if someone else is paying. I've been to Chino before for drinks, happy hour snacks etc, but it's never a place I jump on for all the reasons suggested by other reviewers. Often crowded, a little too meat market scene-y for my taste, expensive, LOUD, extra cutesy names on the drinks... However, they do make excellent drinks and the majority of the food was excellent. I can now say I've sampled the majority of the menu and was really pleased. The swordfish ceviche dish, elotes, bulgogi, and spicy edamame were personal favorites. I didn't really get into the french fries with guac and salsa and other stuff on top. I couldn't figure out how to actually eat them. But the s'mores knock-off dessert was excellent. On the downside you have to sit right next to people you want to talk to because it's so loud you'll never hear anyone else speaking. It also might be hard with only a couple people because the dishes are big and part of the fun is getting to try multiple things. They get an extra star for service. A HUGE shout out to the waiter of our 18-20 person group. He kept things pretty much straight, was attentive, and went above and beyond finding out what the member of our group with a garlic allergy could eat. And they had personalized menus celebrating the guest of honor, which was pretty darn cool.
(4)
Kate C.

You know, I really love this place. And it is my choice of restaurant come birthday time every year. And the food is fantastic, especially the volcano cup dessert. The sushi is pretty good as well, and the montego bay jerk chicken my be my favorite food item in the entire city. But they sandwiched seven of us in a booth in the corner of the top floor. Really, seven people in a booth? I'd much rather have waited for anything downstairs to open. Not one of the big cozy round booths, but the shitty ones across from the bar area. The ones they are apparently "renovating soon." Well, renovate now. You can't expect seven people to eat their way to a two hundred dollar food bill without expanding their waistlines. Volume displacement, people. Also, my coworker was served the worst mojito on the planet. Somebody behind the counter mistook the sugar for SALT. We agreed that it was undrinkable, even by poor college standards, and she sent it back. To which the waitress agreed -- but OMG IF THE ONE YOU GET NEXT IS THE SAME MAYBE YOU DONT KNOW WHAT ITS SUPPOSED TO TASTE LIKE AND YOU SHOULD PROBABLY ORDER SOMETHING DIFFERENT. Bitch, please. we've had more mojitos than you've done coke lines in the bathroom. The other four we had that night were fanfuckingtastic. This one was more like a margaritajo. And not in a crafty fusion sort of way. Food was great, as usual. Service, though, was way sub-par.
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Cortney G.

Long story short: This girl is a Chino fan. Loves: tostada de tinga, edamame, tuna tataki, appetizer specials, ambiance, fizzing drinks, plastic monkeys on the rim of your drink. My friends rented out their new party room/dj for NYE this year, it was fab. Although the service can be sometimes slow and I'm not a superfan of their bathrooms - you shouldn't have to go all the way to the back of the basement whilst in heels.
(4)
Justin P.

On my first trip to MN, some of my buddies took me here as an intro to the city. So what did I think? -Tasty food, decent drinks, modern environment and super hot people everywhere. wtf? This is in MN? Not to hate on the MN folks, but this was a serious surprise. We arrived at Chino Latino on a Tuesday at like 8:30pm. Packed. We waited 40 min for a table. Honestly, I'm glad we waiting because the food was worth it! We split a bunch of appetizers highlighted by the empanadas and individual tacos. Drinks were good although the mojito's were all pretty darn sweet. Despite how crowded it was, the service was pretty good. Overall I had a great experience and can't wait to try more from their menu!
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Jon S.

I love this place! I have been there several times, but finally decided to write a review on it. What I love so much about Chino Latino is that it has such a different and unique menu. Chino offers a fusion dining experience. It's based around the concept of serving dishes that represent favorite street foods from around the world, particularly those found in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia. Some of the dishes include Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Coconut Curry Shrimp, and my absolute favorite: Philippine Paella! This dish has all the fixings of a classic paella, with rice, chicken, shrimp, mussels, calamari, sausage, scallops, and probably a bunch of other things I am forgetting. Other popular dishes are their Havana-style Suckling Pig (you have to order 72 hrs in advance with a 10 person minimum for $25/person!), their Sushi, and many of their cocktails - try the one in the pineapple! What's also great about the experience is that all the dishes are served family size, so you will always leave full and you get the opportunity to sample a little of everything. Lastly, I love the atmosphere! It's very trendy, chic, and lively. You wouldn't expect it from the outside because it is very easy to walk straight by because there is only a little sign and a simple, plain black door. It's great for large groups, birthdays, or if you just want to go somewhere a little more "hip." Definitely one of my top favorites in Minneapolis!
(5)
Amber E.

My oh my...you cannot go wrong with Chino Latino. The menu is overwhelming and creative and the atmosphere felt a little like I was back home in LA. What works: -great for groups -fun "chic" scene right in Uptown -something for everyone on the menu, plus family style so you can taste a lot of different dishes -SMORES tableside...so fun -the "Got Bangkok" shirts the servers wear -PEOPLE WATCHING Clearly a hot spot...I recommend a reservation and to come with a group to make it more fun!
(5)
Jenae B.

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! I am still swooning over the lettuce wraps. Everything we ate and drank was amazing (I did not partake of the habanero hell poppers). The atmosphere is dark and loud, in the best possible way.
(5)
Pranjal S.

Wow, does this place get noisy or what.. and they wont let you sit at the nice tables downstairs after 10 pm. the bar is pretty amazing to look at but the food, not so much.. still its a fun place to go.
(3)
Stella B.

Drinks are amazing. The food is amazing. The prices can be a little scary at first (or maybe I'm just cheap...) but the amount as well as flavor is soooo worth it. Between the two of us the bill was about $60 each but we both felt like we had to be rolled home and still had a day or two of leftovers. I'm a sucker for specialty cocktails, and again, they can seem pricey, but they make them strong and different (in a good way). The only downside was that it was very loud, but they can't help that they're so popular. Service varied. I think we unfortunately at around shift change, so one waiter seemed more on the ball than the other. But it wasn't anything that ruined the meal.
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Maggie Q.

I love Chino Latino! I think the problem that some people may have is they go in thinking it will be one thing and then it's not what they expect. Go in with no expectations. And that includes the bathrooms. I have to say that I am grateful to all the men I walked in on the other night for not freaking out. I completely missed the second doorway for the women's bathroom area. It's a little expensive and a very trendy and loud place to go. But it's fun. The staff all have suggestive or plays on inappropriate phrases on their shirts. The drinks are all named after something dirty. And this is the place where you can get your drink served in a coconut or pineapple. This last time, I went for a friend's birthday. I don't know how he did it, but her husband had the restaurant print "happy birthday Meaghan!!!!" at the bottom of our menus. Some other tables clearly celebrating a birthday received headbands. I was a little jealous my party did not resort to such public humiliation. For as small as the menu seems to be, there is a good assortment of vegetarian, meat, fish, spicy and mild foods to pick from. The plates are huge. Expect to share. I think my party ordered almost one of everything. There was a lot of food. We ordered enough so people could try a few bites of everything and it seemed to work well that way. We had no left overs. My favorites were the pot stickers, plantains and banana chicken. Everything is good though. Also, if you go on a weekend, make reservations. It's in Uptown. Understand that there is no off street parking.
(5)
Nick P.

This is my favorite place in Minneapolis. Food is absolutely delicious and the drinks are fun and tasty. Empandas are straight out of this world, and the banana boat chicken is fantastic. The dishes are all really unique and I haven't had anything I don't like.
(5)
I T.

admittedly douche-y atmosphere, but damn that fried rice with guacamole on top is freakin' amazing! i love the food, the drinks...but, yeah...the scene...barf. just go early and not on the weekend to avoid the frat party.
(5)
Queenie R.

Totally dig the Sunday Happy Hour and the veg sushi roll is great- the Weed Eater I think? Got there at 4pm last time...stayed thru Happy Hour #2 that started at 10pm, left at closing-lol Ambience- la la la- whatever lots of people say they're trying too hard- I don't even remember when Chino opened- it's like an Uptown Icon for me- don't know how they are trying too hard when it's been around for so long looking the same... I like the orange glow besides it's a theme. You can never please hipsters anyway, honestly, who even really cares to? They're really just hatesters anyway. yep I'm hatin on the hatesters. ha ha ha...
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Kelly A.

ok ok ok I know this has been yelped a cajillion times but I have to put my opinion out there. I have been going here for years and after my Easter dinner was had there this evening I thought I should yelp it. I love this place. The things I love about it are: dim lighting strong drinks spicy food and drinks consistency across the board fun music cool bathroom concept I always leave stuffed and buzzed nice variety on the menu (everyone in the group can be happy) friendly and fast service nice happy hour OK that is all folks!
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Kirsten L.

If I come back in another life as a restaurant/bar I hope it's Chino Latino or as I think it's hilarious to call it "The Glitter Store" (love the marquee). I've been coming here for years, love organizing/bringing huge groups here, and am never dissapointed. Wait staff is always good, who doesn't love drinks inside a pineapple, and I never leave anything but way too full. God Bless this establishment. You make uptown a better place.
(5)
Sophie S.

Best birthday ever! Pros: Food (chocolate flandango), friends, and fun. Also, my name was on all the menus wishing me a happy birthday. (ain't that special?) Cons: expensive, loud, and crowded. However, the pros make up for it. A little secret: look at the non-alcoholic drinks and get a coco loco! comes in a coconut and is fabulous!
(4)
Candace Z.

Incredible food, great drinks, prompt and friendly service. This has become one of my favorite places to go when I am in Minneapolis! I have yet to be dissapointed. Great variety of unique food, fantastic martinis (I just LOVE the presentation! Especially the bubbling martini, and the one I had that was garnished with an orchid!) A+ Spicy scallop dip, A++ Ring of Fire Tuna Roll, A+ Kobe Beef Skewers, oh and the Chicken enchilladas= A++ Trendy, fun atmosphere- and the executive chef even came out to see how we liked the food, loved that personal touch!
(5)
A M.

great people watching over priced Do NOT try the bell peppers...mouth is still on fire...not even funny Every time we go everyone ends up with a tummy ache why do we keep going back?? not sure
(3)
J J.

I used to be a HUGE Chino Latino fan. I swear I used to go once a week. But I think they've stopped trying. They got so popular I think it doesn't even matter how the food, drinks, prices or staff/service are, they're like we're Chino's, people are going to come no matter what! Not wanting to give up, the other night I decided to give it one more shot...myself and a couple of friends went to Chino's after a show later in the evening for food, we were starving and ordering a few plates of appetizers to share. The waiter looked at us and said, "Slow and Steady wins the race", frowned at us, and walked away. Needless to say, we were embarassed. Most places would be happy you liked their food, instead of being disgusted. Just can't go there anymore, the atmosphere has gotten way too pretentious and uppity. Used to be a cool place now it's just for all the posers and yuppies.
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Kat W.

Chino is a fabulous spot for family birthday celebrations, girls' night outings and dates. Really, anything. The happy hour is a nice respite from the otherwise more expensive prices, and the Popocatepe fries are honestly the food of the gods. I don't know that I've ever been without having them. Make sure to get a reservation if you want to hit this place for dinner/especially on the weekends. If you'd prefer to stay in, they do take-out which can be a superb option. If you're into pacing your meals, order your next small plate or entree when you receive your first, otherwise it could all just come out at once (unless that's what you want, in which case, by all means, just throw it down). The service I had at the bar was good but tableside, I feel like our server has always been strangely absent.
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Chris C.

Dined at Chino Latino with my wife and another couple. The hostess was nice, gave us a warm greeting and showed us to our table right away. Our waiter came by quick to take drink orders. He explained that the menu was based on "hot zones" or countries near the equator. This is where it goes off the tracks. There are dishes from China/Japan/Brazil/Jamaica/Mexico/Thailand/Spain, etc. It's all over the place with no focus, sushi just doesn't go with steak tacos. We tried a Chinese dish to share and the Paella. The Chinese was something you can find at Panda Express. The Paella was extremely bland and the seafood rubbery. No hint of saffron, hard to tell in the low light but it was more of a Mexican style red rice than saffron yellow Paella rice. The closest thing I can compare this to is a food court at the mall. The whole experience offers a milquetoast attempt at ethnic food in order to make sure no one is offended with actual authentic flavors from the featured countries. I feel bad for the poor review because the space is chic and staff is pleasant and efficient. Most of the diners looked like large groups on office outings and birthdays. Many tables were given Asian headbands and the staff brought out sake bombs. So they try to make it a fun time, too bad the food is an afterthought.
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Jim P.

Very busy place! The crowd was a combination of hipsters, foodies and corporate types. The food was very good as long as you're used to more of a tapas-style meal. The small plates/appetizers were excellent (wings, calamari), sushi was very good and our large plate (mandarin beef) was good. If you can make a meal of the small plates, I highly recommend it. It's a very cool combination of Latin American and Asian food with the potential for loads o' spices. I will absolutely be back to Chino Latino.
(4)
Johnnie E.

Truly enjoyed the food. My dirty martini was not so good, in fact i didn't drink it all. Our server encouraged us to order to share and suggested for 3 adults and 2 children we order 3-4 large main entrees and 5-6 smaller appetizer entrees. I would say this overkill. We ordered the cuban pork entree which was plenty filling and good. We also ordered the crispy spring rolls (really good), the swordfish ceviche (really good), and the chile con queso (best I've ever had, and I am from Texas where we have some of the best). We went at about 10:30 on a Friday night and the restaurant was more like a dance club than a restaurant at that time. Pretty loud music and lots of sexy people walking around. No reservations, but we didn't have to wait long. Food was good and when I am in the area will go here again! Will have wine instead of a martini though!
(4)
Peter W.

Chino Latino is one funky monkey in Uptown Minneapolis but beware monkeys can bite! Featuring a young crowd this busy, hip, large and loud dining room took over 1 hour wait before being seated without reservations. Menu is fun fusion of Asian/Mexican/Latin with large dishes meant to share. Service was uneven. My friend's meal arrived 10 minutes before the rest of our party and my food was barley warm when it finally arrived. Food plating and presentation was innovative and fun. Server forgot drink re-orders and had to be prompted 2 times. Elaine our server was obviously overtaxed but unapologetic. Food quality was very good but overpriced even with the sharing size portions. Just like a trip to the zoo Chino Latino is an exotic adventure not without mishaps.
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Mindy E.

This is my favorite restaurant in Minneapolis, mostly because of the pococatepe (sp?); fresh, hot french fries piled with cotija cheese, guacamole, black beans, tomatoes, sour cream, yummo! Seriously amazing. I also like the glittery wall outside, the candle wall inside, the pub glasses and the logo. But yeah, the food is spectacular. Go.
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Amanda P.

Food is OK, but the happy hour is great. Regular-price food/drinks aren't worth the money. Always super crowded.
(3)
Paola G.

Hell Muther Effing yes! I went to MPLS in the brutal February weather for some work related training and had heard so many good things about this place. My co-worker and I had had a really crappy lunch at Wendys and wanted to treat ourselves to a great meal. After much driving around and direction asking, we found it. We zipped into the place needing soemthing to warm us up. I ordered the "Crack-Ho Mojito" that comes with 3 fruit purees placed in little "crack" vials with the black top and a cup with salt "rocks" for fun. It was the craziest idea for a drink, but dammit, it was good. We proceeded to have appetizers (can't remember exaclty but egg rolls and fried rice with GUACAMOLE soon entered the picture). I had a shrimp dish that was messy and spicy, but it warmed me up in the middle of minnesota. You have to peel them and all that jazz. We ate like savages, and it was totally worth it. The decor was fun, and a bit dark. They even have Chino Latino, one-of-a kind sushi with latin flavors peppered about. AMAZING! There are two levels, and obviously a full bar. The staff was fun and attentive. I subtracted one star b/c the waiter had a mean herp bump on his lip that we tried like hell to ignore. We didn't have dessert b/c we were stuffed. I would make the trip to Minneapolis again just for this place!!
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Maria M.

Chino has the BEST pad thai I've ever had. SO GOOD! It's a massive portion for about $15 - easily could be split for 2. If you order full meals, Chino is expensive. The drinks are pricey but fun and strong. Happy hour rocks, but its so late (starts at 10:30!). Sushi is ok - expensive for what it is. I'm not a fan of the Latino dishes. The jerk chicken is so BLAND! It's like they spiced it for wimpy Midwestern tastebuds. Haha. And the beans and rice have noooooo flavor what so ever. It's not worth it. Also, I HATE plantains and they put them in everything. I don't care if it's authentic, it doesn't taste good! Why would I want the texture of a banana with the flavor of nothing! It's a cute and clever place. LOUD - OMG so SO LOUD. Mostly because of obnoxious patrons. I will go back for SURE for the pad thai.
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Christina S.

When the sushi menu is BEYOND over priced, doesn't include sashimi/nigiri: you've got a problem. I didn't order it, but those that did regretted it. The food was pretty good. IDK if I would call if a true Asian/Mexican fusion. They served both styles and very few dishes IMHU weren't a fusion.
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Tony T.

Overrated. Over priced.
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Alena S.

Love the place, the atmosphere is great..The chicken wings are superb..
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Anna G.

Hate, Hate, Hate this place. Loathe it. Despise it. I've actually given it several tries because apparently other people like it, but every experience I have had there has been terrible. Food is so overpriced and very average tasting. Venue is so loud it's difficult to even hear people on the other side of the table. And come on, what's with the no-name sign in front? Give me a break. The service is terrible--we were told we had to go to the bar to order drinks because our waitress refused to do more work than she had to. Mixed up orders, didn't appologize, and threw us out early on my 21st birthday for having a drink past midnight. She physically pushed us out the door, without letting us finish our food or drinks, then demnded a tip. Are you kidding me??? I have told every single person I know never to go there again and I will keep spreading the word until this horrid place shuts down.
(1)
Tina L.

Food tastes like stuff you get at an Asian fast-food chain. A lot of corporate folks around happy hour/dinner time. They love coming here for gatherings because it seems like Chino Latino deals with large parties pretty well. Drinks are not bad.
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Josh B.

I love this place! Firecracker wings are the BOMB, pun intended. It's a little loud and hectic, but that doesn't matter when there are so many positives about the place. Great variety of menu options, helpful and attentive waiters, interesting decor, and the delicious delicacies of "the hot zones" make Chino Latino a winner in my book.
(5)
Shyam V.

Ambience is simple awesome... Food not so much. Average.
(3)
Jeremy H.

One of the best restuarants in the Twin Cities. A very diverse menu with an excellent atmosphere. Food is always great along with cocktails and sushi. While it doesn't specialize in any particular food, the wide range of countries represented in their menu along with their reasonable prices makes Chino Latino a must for anyone looking for great food in the Uptown area.
(5)
Marilee A.

Go here, because THE GREAT & POWERFUL OZ SAID SO Well, I see there is not exactly a shortage of opinions of this place, but hey, isn't mine the most valid? It is to me, but you decide: Menu is overwhelming,& sloppily done on purpose, as is the flavor of the place to show you that only the FOOD should be taken seriously here. For a vegetarian Foodie Snob like me, it can be heavenly! Rediscovered this place a few years ago, it is always busy, which is an indication right there, but even if you must sit at the bar,or the Sushi Bar as we often have (& you can really watch & learn a few tricks sitting there) it is worth it!!! Must have the grilled corn, that they then cut the kernels off for you into some sort of Soft Mexican Cheese that been spiced with Cayenne Pepper-It is memorably great, & will inspire you to be back for it. The Jalapeno Poppers actually come with a DISCLAIMER: "Staff Will Mock You If You Complain About The Heat, Eat At Your Own Risk" (I took that as a Dare)with a chaser of Cucumber Sorbet in a Shot Glass made out of ICE, that you will be needing to cool your face down.Let me tell you, I love Spicy food, but those Poppers BURNED MY FACE OFF & left it in a Puddle on the Floor like the Wicked Witch of The West in Wiz of Oz!!! Mascara ran down my face ,my eyes watered, but ya know, it was worth it!!!Ya Know, I think I Peed my pants a little they were so hot!!But this Cowardly Lioness may never attempt it again!!! Really. My Tin Man, he always gets the California Spring Rolls, says they are hands down the best he's ever had.He always wants to share my Corn, & we always end up having to order a Second Order.I'm not saying he is predictable, OK, maybe I am , but if the Ruby Slipper Fits....Oh, that' be me There is no place like Chino Latino (I started a Theme here, must keep it up now). I guess I'm trying to tell you, this place is Magical, always a Surprise, & full of a Cast of Characters.The Glitter Signage, with NO Name, should be a Clue that you are in for a Magical Ride.This is Uptown at it's Quirky best, "THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME"--you did see that line coming 4 out of 5 Tiara's
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N P.

Pros: tasty food and a big menu. Waiter was attentive and informative about the various dishes. Lots of options for sharing, which means you can make it affordable if need be. They also have a huge selection of fun drinks. Cons: acoustics are terrible, no matter where you sit (I've sat in the bar and on the first floor and on the lower level). Lots of loud parties of drunk people who are really excited to be a trendy spot. Also, the bathroom set-up is strange, because the sink area is essentially shared and you can see everything that's going on on the opposite gender's side, giving you no privacy. I also think they water down some of the specialty drinks, which you really shouldn't do when you charge $8 to $10.
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Emily U.

If you come to Chino, definitely bring a big group with you and DEFINITELY make a reservation. This restaurant always seems to be packed, no matter what day it is. And rightfully so. They've got something good with their food from all around the equator. You can saddle up to the sushi bar and watch the chefs make the sushi or choose a table in the upstairs or downstairs. Lots and lots of dining space. We've tried to the Pacific swordfish in dressing with chips which was good. The Kung Pao chicken and the jerked chicken was tasty too. We also grilled little slabs of steak on a rock. It was quite fun and eating it was even better.Their mojitos are delicious and from what I hear, the sushi is right up there. They also have a decent happy hour: cheap drinks and a cheaper appertizer menu.
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Melissa B.

BEST PLACE IN MPLS! Chino Latino offers chinese, sushi, latin, and thai! How can you go wrong with that?! Everytime I've been here I have had excellent service. We went last weekend for my friend's birthday and they said it was a 2 hour wait for 6 of us. Well we went up to the bar and lounge and got a table right away! They even offer a full menu in there! The cocktails are amazing here!! Try the 3 amigos Marg or the crack-hoe Mojito!! If you are into spicy food, try the habanero poppers!! they are HOT HOT HOT! but oh so good!! they are just like jalepeno poppers with the cream cheese but they use full habaneros!! YUM! The tacos are authentic and delicious!!! I would suggest going during happy hour because the prices can get pretty high here. I recommend this to anyone who likes authentic exotic cusine and crazy cocktails!! :)
(5)
Britt B.

Chino Latino is fun! Pretty loud when it's busy, definitely a place for a younger crowd. (My parents weren't big fans.) Awesome food and drinks. Great place to go for a special occasion. Interesting mix of asian and mexican flavors.The bathroom is very cool--for the brave at heart...you have been warned. Check it out!
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Margaret N.

I used to frequent Chino Latino about 5 years ago when I lived in the Twin Cities, now I'm coming to see that when I'm back in Minnesota it's really a place to avoid. First thing I notice when I come here is that the food tastes crappier and the prices keep going UP!!!! I also agree with Ellen G. I'm not the most overly-sensitive person, but I find their attempts at being "edgy" really more offensive than anything. I can tell they are trying to toe the line, and I think they are failing rather miserably. Their drink menu is full of interesting and delicious choices, but it's just not enough to bring me in. The space itself is clever and colorful, but the crowd is well.... not my scene. I feel like the only reason this place is surviving is that they have a valuable patch of restaurant real estate at Lake/Hennepin, and a ton of hype. The last time I went in, my boyfriend and I were extremely disappointed with our appetizers (we got beef skewers and asian short ribs), the sauce on the ribs actually made me kinda nauseous. It was salty and trying super hard to taste like Asian food without actually tasting like it. Plus the ribs were cold when we got them. Our waiter then proceeded to knock my glass of ice water on my all silk dress and as reparation for that, they gave us more orders of the skewers and ribs to go.... Yikes. There are just too many cons on my pro/con list about Chino.... I won't be back.
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Julie M.

A stylish place (without being haughty), this was a fun place offering great atmosphere. There are multiple seating areas offering different dining experience, so each visit could have be unique. The food is good - I liked the fusion concept - and portions were large. The waitstaff gets an A+ for answering all my questions and being willing to give a sincere opinion. The only downside is the traffic getting there!! (BTW - it seems they have a great happy hour... We missed that due to traffic. Ha!
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justin v.

"Being granted an audience with the Pope is probably easier than getting a table at this place. High browed, self-involved "hostesses" walk around with large chalkboard signs listing the name(s) of the lucky few who did get a seat because they called 5 days ago.... and forget about bribing them (I tried).... they act all scared like Homeland Security will descend from the ceiling if they take a 20-dollar bill just so we don't have to wait 2 hours to be seated.... " Jerrie W. In response to that...I made a 9pm reservation for Sat night on Frida morning and I was seated the second I walked up. But anyways, this is an interesting place with a menu that has identity issues. Spanish, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Polyesian. Anyways, I was semi impressed with what we had and the drinks were pretty good. This is a fun place that I'd come back to if I was invited by friends; but, I would't put forward the idea myself.
(4)
Craig S.

There definitely is a big buzz about Chino Latino and it is a popular destination for dinner parties and dates. However, the food is average at best. You definitely pay a big premium for the ambiance and the social scene. It is a good place to grab a drink with friends, but I wouldn't recommend eating there.
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Justin K.

While I enjoy a calm, small meal sometimes, this place is absolutely NOT that type of restaurant, and i couldnt love it more. While visiting a friend, she took me to Chino and I knew from the minute we walked up to the place, it was going to be an experience. The place is rockin at all times, everyone seems to be having so much fun, and the food is ridiculous. I recommend the sushi sampler where you get 4 types of sushi or so. Glorious. And apparently this blackberry mojito drink is great too. I swear I will do the sake bomb next time I go, the headband will make a sweet souvenir! Thank you Chino for giving me a reason to visit Minneapolis.
(5)
Jay C.

What can you say about what has become a staple for business/social happy hour crews across the metro area! Its a fun and well thought out place with good food, good drinks and good service. While all that is said and cant hardly be argued with...Notice, I only used the word GOOD throughout my entire mini review. I would say its annoying to get downstairs when its busy and a few patrons still think its a place to be seen...Yep, there are a few D-Bags amongst the crowd!
(3)
Mandy J.

Isn't too much I can add. This place is my favorite. I love the unique food choices and the delectable drinks. I am satisfied with the prices, though you have to watch yourself with the family style dining. Chino's Happy Hours are pretty amazing ($5 Sushi=SUPER DUPER!). I go to Chino's with out of towners and they are impressed and I love to go with locals because it is a part off the Uptown experience. MMmmmm! Makes me hungry just thinking about it!
(5)
josh b.

This was a very long time ago, but when Chinos first opened, they had the best cuban sandwich with pork that I have ever had. They unfortunately got rid of that sandwich the first or second year of being open. This is my attempt to get that sandwich back. Seriously, it was too good to go. Now this place has character. You walk in to some harry bellafonte playing on the loud speaker while the hostess/host walk around with these chalk boards on long poles with peoples names on it. There is the regular restaurant, a satay bar, and not to mention an option ( if you have enough people and given enough warning) to get a roast pig. The food really great. The happy hour is awesome too. It goes late and has specials on drinks and appetizers. If you come to MN and miss Chinos, you only deprived your self.
(4)
Ra M.

I was hesitant to return to Chino Latino after the negative experiences I have had there, but a friend's girl was in from Seattle and we had some entertaining to do. I must say, I was pleased with my experience this time around. Our server was attentive and had a good sense of humor-- very different from that last three or four waitresses I had seen previously. Anyway, the s'more platter was a lot of fun. My drink was yummy and Chino Latino has redeemed itself in my book... I'm still not a fan of fusion food, but that's just me.
(3)
Jaime C.

This one of the places in the Twin Cities that can change your perception of the Midwest. Trendy and chic it's more like something you'd find on an episode of Sex And The City than in the land of 10,000 lakes. The drinks were great - they have an extensive drink list. You can do the food up tapas style if you get a bunch of the "small dishes to share" or order the big ones and chow down family style. Between two people four of the small dishes filled us up quite nicely and didn't cost a fortune. The menu changes, and everything is very tasty, so be adventurous and try things while you can. The service was great too, even though the food took a while. The only downside to this place are some of the other patrons. This is one of those "see and be seen" places in Uptown and tends to attract clientele who think they're the best thing to ever happen to the world. If you can get past their "I'm-so-fabulous" attitudes this is a really fun place. GO!
(4)
Mimi X.

For a place that's ALWAYS busy (albeit pricy), I expected a lot more and was a little disappointed... the decor is nice, the patio idea is pretty cool, but the food is mediocre and it's loud. Really loud. In fact, it may well be the loudest restaurant I've ever been to and paid that much money for. There's also not much to choose from if you're vegetarian, and the dessert menu isn't very enticing. So, why do people flock to this place? I think it has more to do with the feel of the restaurant than anything else. Who doesn't like being surrounded by beautiful young urban professionals and feeling like one of them?
(3)
Carolyn E.

Chino Latino encourages an interactive food experience. Entrees, even the small ones, are over sized so you are compelled to share with your dining companions. You construct your own fish tacos and can cook your own lean tender beef. The servers know their stuff. Expensive, yes. Overrated, no. This makes it a great date, birthday, bachelorette party spot and an even better parents-in-town-so-they're-gonna-pay spot.
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Rachel S.

Food is not cookie cutter so that's nice. Went with large groups both times, unfortunately that didn't work well, crowded, poor service, noisy. What we loved was the salmon sushi, banana boat chicken and the fried rice - I would drive back there just to bring home that rice.
(3)
Blake W.

I was in town visiting friends and had no idea there would be such a hip little spot up in the land of lakes. We walked right in and were sat on a Friday night which was a suprise give it was right in the middle of dinner. We had the Swordfish dip which was great, nice and smokey -- I'm not even a swordfish fan. We had the Ribs which were tasty also but not as good as I was hoping for. We also has a Sushi roll which was fresh and firm. I love the decor and the bathrooms were alot of fun. Being my first trip there I was in for a suprise becuase no one at the table gave me the heads up. When you walk in there is a shared sink area which was alot of fun, but I wasn't ready for it and walked in to see a bunch of girls primping. I was half drunk and thought I had walked into the wrong bath room.... Anyways our tap was just over $100 for three and we drank a few beers and had some shots the food was great. Next time I'm in town I'll be back for sure.
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Lisa P.

man was i ready to jump on here and share about my latest experiences at chino, but upon reading some of the rest of the reviews... it just looks like i was a little slow to catch on in this case. it seems like chino used to be better a few years ago, and my most recent couple of experiences have been less-than-stellar. the sushi wasn't really sushi - if there wasn't raw fish on top, i would have argued it wasn't. the past couple of visits, the small plates have been good but WAY too expensive for what you get. the large plates have left something to be desired. the past few times the food has been under-seasoned or over-cooked. i thnk i make better fish tacos than what we had and paid over $20 for. oh, and eating outside? joke. i took a guest from out of town and we grabbed a table - on the sidewalk - and our plates were covered in grit from the buses and cars that had been driving by. GROSS. it's always fun to watch other people get drunk and try to walk down the stairs to the bathrooms in dresses so short you'd swear they got dressed and forgot their pants! i won't be back unless i'm forced to go, and even then, i'd try to steer us elsewhere. there are so many other MUCH better restaurants in the cities than this place.
(2)
Mark J.

Spendy - but delicious and a great time!
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Jen B.

Yeah, so there's some weird things about the place, like their weird rules about large groups, and it's noisy and packed, BUT this place has great food, a great vibe, anyone and everyone can fit in, all ages, etc. Drinks are stiff, staff is decent. While it's a little pricy, it's one of the best places to go in Uptown.
(4)
Hillary R.

This may be a bit aggressive of me, but this COMPLETELY OVERRATED place SUCKS and i cant morally stand by while everyone praises it. i dont even have to get to the food, or the lameness of the people who frequent it who remind me of the twatty folk who i hated in high school. the real reason to despise it is this: "hi, have you ever eaten here before?" "no" "let me then just take a minute to explain chino latinos approach" "ok, i guess (thinking, i can read a menu woman) "we take a unique approach to cuisine, as our name indicates, chino latino, we combine culinary approaches from along the equator, combining both latino and asian food" "uh huh (no effing shit woman, like i couldnt figure that out) and then she continued to talk for minutes before allowing us to order. several minutes. I HATE THAT. unless you are going to explain to me how to use some utensil that i have never seen before to eat your food or tell me about the potentially poisoned monkey brain on my plate, dont give me some story about your dumb assed, waste of a huge building space menu and approach. feed me and let me eat.
(1)
Jacob H.

This is a great place for just about any occasion. The Happy Hour has great deals, and the main courses are amazing. I recommend the Paella and the Fire Cracker Wings. The drinks have great names, but can be on the fruity side.
(5)
Krystine B.

Great Happy House for a cheap date night! The food is really cheap and really great. However, somewhat depressing when you drink bill so far exceeds your meal bill....haha. Overall a great spot and a jem among uptown!
(4)
Steve C.

I had the good fortune to be back to Chino Latino again last week . . . got to sit outside on the sidewalk again and watch and talk with interesting folks on either side of us and passersby . . . one young fellow had a very long equation tattooed on the inside of forearm . . . said the author was Albert Einstein. Anyways, the food was even better than I remembered . . . I had the Cuban Roast Pork Crisis and the most yummy Caipiranha I have had outside of Brazil . . . great food . . . interesting servers . . . great surroundings . . . I'll go there again as soon as I can.
(5)
nicole l.

Where else can you get a crack-ho mojito? mmm. Or, deep fried sushi? mmm...I love and totally suggest the snoop dogg roll. Chino Latino has never has dissappointed me. Great Atmosphere, Great Drinks, Great Food. Chino Latio = Chinese Food with a Latin Flair.
(5)
Jane L.

I was unaware my first taste at calamari would be presented in a silver-looking dog dish. The food was nothing to crave for and the service was awful. I would suggest Chiang Mai Thai down the road.
(1)
Mark B.

Yum.... Great place to share interesting Asian inspired food with a spicy latino flair. Buzz... Happening.... Go!
(4)
Lisa D.

Fun atmosphere, great location. Wonderful food, staff ranges from average to awesome- sometimes we get super service, and sometimes they are just way to busy. Fun lounge while you wait for your table.. meals for sharing. Great place for adult birthday parties- good drink specials and yummy sushi! FYI- You have to pay a load for parking near by.
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Renee B.

Ok... this place is ALWAYS busy, if you have more than 4 people def make a reservation! But its in a wonderful young art-y neighborhood. The design of the interior is really cool, when you first walk in you feel like your walking into a really cheap night club... but don't worry its far from cheap! They offer family style dishes, which explains why things are so expensive. The drinks are amazing and super funky, they have one that is served in a pineapple and another in a coconut. The menu, which consists of Latin and Asian style dishes, changes daily so there's no problem finding something new every time you go! The only negative thing I can think of is that its not really a date night kind of place, unless you bring your whole family.. lol
(3)
Fred F.

Service: A Food: A- Decor: A+ Dessert: A- This place is my most favorite place to go in Minneapolis. "To scene and be seen" place with fabulous choices of food, drink, and dessert. Mixed alcohol (slightly frozen) in a coconut shell is a must try. The sushi creation, with a twist of Latin flavoring, is surprisingly original and tasty. My favorite is the spicy mango shrimp caterpillar roll. Peking duck is quite authentic and in general, the food is above average. Two of the best dish are the coconut curry steamed mussels and the paella with generous servings of shrimp, lobster, and chicken. Pupu platter for appetizer will serve as pre-entertainment of the night. The servers are very hip too. The one who cut our peking duck turned out to be vegetarian. Of course, a visit to Chino Latino must include a trip to their co-ed bathroom. One time, a Japanese tourist peed on the basin.
(5)
Joshua S.

A great mix of latin and asian cuisines. The bulgogi small plate was especially good, as were the enchiladas and the beef/chicken large plate (I forget what it was called, but it was served with tortillas). Got the marlin once and it was pretty bad, but that's the only thing that I've ever had here that's not great. Service is inattentive sometimes, but the food comes out pretty quickly. The sushi is first class too.
(4)
Elizabeth W.

Chino Latino is the perfect place with which to have a love-hate relationship. It's popular and sexy, so you'll probably have to wait a few hours time (I waited for almost 3 hours) to get a table. The Mojitos are great but one of the waitresses threw our tip back on the table because she thought it wasn't enough. Rude, but whatever. The manager ended up apologizing and giving us a free round of drinks. It's crowded and noisy and therefore a great place to people watch or be watched by people, if you're in the mood for that sort of thing. If you're not sure you feel like going out, don't go here. If you're in the mood for some trendy swank vibes, do come here.
(3)
juli a.

Awesome!!! Food was great, server was great, drinks & atmosphere were amazing! Best place we went to in Minny!!
(5)
alex c.

If you want to be a part of the "I think I am cooler than you crowd" that acts like what they see in the movies, then this is the place for you. A hot spot for all the Minneapolis pretenders and snobs dressed to the nines like its prom night on a thursday, I have to admit, it has good food and amazing happy hour specials. I have always had fun at chino, which is why I continue to go once in a while, but I would only go with my real friends. Trying to have a conversation with a random there is about as fun as fun as talking to an accountant. Boring! The girls are caked with so much makeup that they look like clowns, but after a dozen 10 dollar drinks, they look like hollywood models. Try the guinea pig. i bet it tastes better than it looks or sounds. All in all, just dont go there sober.
(3)
Monica H.

This place can be a bit noisy however a popular spot in the heart of uptown due to its atmosphere and bar. Get there early or if you remember make a reservation. Expect a wait otherwise. I love the queso fundido here. During the summer they open the front so you can eat al fresco! Can hold large parties downstairs for birthdays, graduation, w.e.
(4)
Theresa L.

As an LA native, I feel like this restaurant/bar and their patrons TRY (note: TRY is the keyword here) to be LA. I'll give it to them that their prices are in fact equally comparable to LA prices, but there's just something missing there. And when I say something, I mean, everything. The food is overpriced. $23 for 3 fish tacos??? Unless I'm eating fish that I can never get anywhere else, the dish was not even worth half that. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the dish, in fact it was good, but good grief...I could have ordered 10 of those in LA. yes, it would have been at a hole in the wall, but my ass would have been much more full, my wallet much more heavy and my mood much more pleasant. I can say that the paella was great - worth the $17 (though $17 still is cutting it close). And $10 for 5 sticks of tiny tempura? *sigh*...I'm not even going to go there because I'd just get high blood pressure typing this. All in all, $70 for all of this (including a stiff drink) was a bit steep in my eyes. However, I have to admit that as I stepped out into the pouring rain that just began to fall and looked at a group of pathetically skanked out girls huddled, cold and shivering, under an awning trying to find shelter from the rain, I suddenly found the experience of this trip well worth it. Just to have seen that image was pure gold. You can call me a hater, but as I pulled my hoodie over my head, I left Chino Latino with a grin on my face and extra skip in my step to my car.
(3)
Eazflo Z.

Yes, I am from the Bay area and find that chino rivals our fun, hip places. I love to come here when I am in visiting my in laws and take unsuspecting Minnesotans and demanding visiting Californians out for something "with a little kick" as my father in law would say. NO one is ever disappointed.
(5)
jen b.

i have been here on single dates, group outings as well as private parties and every time i have had a great time. the prices are a lil high but the quality of food is great and the portions are large. the sushi is AWESOME (snoop dogg roll is my all time fav, along with the spicy mango roll)...i also enjoy the happy hour. i recommend chinos and love going there!!! make sure to get reservations as this place is always busy....try some of the more exotic things, i once ate scorpion here and it was actually really good!!!
(5)
Andrew K.

I can't believe I am the first to rate this place. Wowzers. Though the ads are offensive in their depictions of different ethnicities, this place probably has the nicest decor of anywhere I have ever been . Try the kama sutra mama and the shrimp coconut curry and you won't leave disappointed. Word to the wise: Watch out for the bathrooms.. that is, unless you are an exhibitionist.
(5)
Iris S.

Well! $45 for a 5-person round of lousy tequilla shots was enough for me to never come back. I did not bother adding food to my bill. However, the horror of seeing my male friend, instead of my reflection, washing his hands across from me in the bathroom has come up in recent conversations more than I can count.
(2)
mike r.

So this is my second review for Chinos and the only reason I am doing another one is due to the fact that it was not a great experience. It was our friends birthday and for the most part our night was good. Then we had some issues with our food and this is why im reposting with one star. One of our dishes had shrimp on it and after everyone started eating it we all noticed that there was something wrong with it. I asked our server if it was supposed to be hot or cold and she told me hot. Well it was very much the oppposite. She took the plate away and came back and told us that they had a new sous chef and that they even said it wasn't cooked right. Ok really? Not ok in my book. If were dropping 200+ dollars on a dinner, I expect my food fully cooked and prepared the correct way. Last thing we need is to get the whole birthday party sick. Not acceptable in my book. At this point I would have to recommend sticking to the drinks and thats it.
(1)
Junior T.

I've been to Chino Latino twice. Each time that I have visited Minneapolis. I don't remember what I ordered the first time I visited, it was almost 4 years ago now, but this last time I visited I recall what we ordered as a group. We ordered the cheesy dip with nachos. Wow, that is such a tasty treat to have while you wait for the BIG plates to come. We also decided on the fish tacos. The fish tacos were a bit smaller than I had thought they would be, but man these lil tacos were straight PACKED with flavor, everyone was really excited about these. One of my buddies ordered a GIANT veggie burrito. I swear just about every vegetable was in there from rice, beans, corn, onion, cilantro, tomato, so much good stuff. This was really a great burrito. I couldn't imagine going wrong with any one particular item here. The service was also great with the waitress checking up on us multiple times making sure that everything was in place. Chino Latino.
(5)
Taj B.

Love the drinks!!!! When you go to Chino Latino dont order a lame vodka cranberry.. no.. Order a crack ho mojito or any of their famous, exciting & delicious drinks! Food is amazing! Staff have a great personality! I highly reccomend taking the crew here for drinks all night! The best spot in Uptown! :))
(5)
Andra P.

It was my first time in the Famous Twin Cities! This place was recommended to me by two independent sources, so of course the first night there, my co-workers and I went. It was a Sunday night, so it was not crowded and it was happy hour all day (cheap drinks!). We got the empenadas, the pescado ahumado, and the carnitas-esque large plate. Empenadas and carnitas were tasty, but the pescado ahumado was the star. Delicious guac, and the smoked swordfish was fresh and delicious. Some of the drink and food titles were a little risque, but I think thats part of the charm. All in all, a nice funky place for dinner with friends.
(4)
Crista L.

it's OK... just OK... cool atmosphere but always way too busy. WAY overrated! food is... OK.
(3)
Kathy C.

I love the reviews of Chino because they are so accurate. "Too cool to have our name on the storefront" How true, how true. That's not to say that they don't do some alright stuff here, because they totally do. There are some decently creative dishes on the menu, and most of it tastes pretty good as well. It's not even ungodly expensive! So why, pray tell, do we have to sprinkle on such a generously helping of nose in the air hipster snobbery?? Oh, because we're in Uptown. Of course!! If you can put your blinders on to the majority of the clientele, it's a great time. The staff is pretty cool too fyi.
(3)
KM I.

The fried crab and cream cheese roll and watermelon mojito deserve this review alone. In a small city this eatery is definitely the happening place.Wr had dinner he our first night in town and really ordered too much food. I had to have that sushi roll and I wanted to eat it all but I couldn't. We also got the beef tenderloin and adobo chicken, both pretty good, and the calamari, which had an interesting taste. The waiter, name unknown, was very friendly and comped my sushi roll for no good reason....we had some drinks at the bar and then moved on but were back the next night for more mojitios. Def recommend a reservation, very busy place
(4)
Yolanda T.

Every time I come to Minnesota to visit my boyfriend, we always have a date night at Chino Latino. It is pretty pricey, but SO good that it's worth the splurge! I love getting many small plates to share, so you get to try a little bit of everything. The cocktails are also fabulous-the mango habanero mojito is my absolute favorite. This funky and upbeat place is a great place to go on a date or for a fun night with a group of friends/family!
(5)
candace l.

I lived in Uptown for many years and Chinos was always a no brainer. The crowd is young and hip. Downstairs is a great place for a larger group while upstairs is for mingling.
(5)
P H I L H.

Finally, I stumbled upon a fun place to go out to eat and have a fancy drink in Minnesota! If you're a local I suppose this place is overpriced, too crowded, too hip and/or pick your criticism from the other reviews. If you're from somewhere that you've grown used to having more sophisticated food than is available at a Denny's then you'll probably enjoy Chino Latino. This is primarily a place for single people but if you wanna raise your kids with some culture, bring them here once in a while 'tween your visits to the big mall. If the food here's too expensive, then try buying the kids a few less ps2 games from now on, or cut the lcd tv's outta the option package on your next minivan and live a little bit. My parents loved this place, thank goodness I'm having some good influence on them in their older years! Ok, so I hid the bill from them since they're Minnesotans now they wouldn't have stomached the price of the whole meal, nor my 3 specialty drinks and dessert. ;) I'm not sure if there's even a place in SF that tries to fuse together so many different foods as Chino Latino. This place is like "cold fusion" is to regular old fusion. The meats I had were great here. I won't even try to explain each dish as I don't have a menu in front of me and am too lazy to google up their menu for reference. A few of the dishes were stretching their flavor roots a bit too far and this is quite a large restaurant for maintaining perfect quality of such a diverse array of custom flavors, so I can envision that some plates at some hours of the day may fall short of expectations (a few other reviewers have apparently had such experiences). We visited early 5:30 is on a Saturday, don't try to come any later than that without a reservation. Come early or be prepared to drink heavily while waiting and remind yourself that drinking only adds to the fun of a conversational evening anyway. This isn't another cheezehead faktory between a Macy's and Claire's boutique so don't go spoiling the fun vibe by waiting out front while pouting and telling your bf to "quit checking out the hostess", without a drink in your hand. When I meet a gf who can appreciate life and mother nature's gifts half as much as my parents I'll know I've met the girl for me. But alas, if she can tolerate my ADD thinking/writing style then she'll definitely be too good for me. What is "Potent Potables" for 800 please, Alex.
(4)
Dana T.

One word: noisy! Chino Latino is a trendy, upscale hotspot located in uptown Minneapolis. The demographics vary from weekday to weekend. A great place to go with large groups, parties and such, reservations are a must! Otherwise you could find yourself on a hour to two hour waiting list. eww... And if you think you could walk into Chino's and have a nice quiet romantic meal with your significant other, you would be definitely wrong. It's a lively joint, so leave the heartfelt conversations for another time and place. The menu offers a cultural variety of foods. Everytime I go I always end up ordering the Totopos. I enjoy it so much, I have a hard time trying anything else! Although the restaurant has many amazing food choices, it also serves a excellent selection of alcoholic beverages. They have kickin' mojitos, so I suggest you try one or maybe two sometime.
(4)
Shay T.

I'm averaging out the drinks-atmosphere (5 stars, if you know what you're in for) and the food (0 to 1 stars), and since we can't have 2.5 stars, well, I'll add the other half just because I had a nice girls night out there recently. So the drinks are semi-tropical and fun. I ordered the "crack ho" mojito, and even though I found it kind of offensive as a name, it was pretty fun/ridiculous to put different test tube flavors into the drink. Good times. My friend's drink came in a pineapple. Even better times. The waitress told us that Chino has the best mojitos in the country. Apparently this was a survey that I was not privvy to because I'd have expected that oh... maybe Miami might have better ones than some trashy-yuppie place in Minneapolis? Whatever. They were fine. The drinks were fun. The drinks were not particularly strong so they were not really, really fun. (They were really, really pricey, though.) The waitress also told us that Chino has chefs who act as "scouts" who go out along the Equator to scout new foods. Apparently, she though the drinks she served were stronger than they were if we were going to believe that one without rolling our eyes. But we played along with this "our food is very authentic" crap, and we were not even remotely surprised when the queso fundito was pretty much the same as ChiChi's (which is good!) and another exotic sounding dish was actually what I've always called Irish nachos (french fries covered with cheese, sour cream, onions and salso). I somehow doubt that anyone eating food along the Equator in any part of the world are slathering their daily meals in melted cheese. Anyway, it was fine, but I wound go against every single person who told me to order a lot of small plates to share and tell you to try the real entrees instead. On the other hand, you'll spend a fortune, and really, there are so many better places within walking distance of Chino Latino. Maybe I'm just too old and grumpy for this place. Probably.
(3)
lisa n.

great for big group tasting and loud communication. can be good for intimate non-communicative date?! ehh. ask for window seats, great for people/prom kids watching!
(4)
jenn h.

I wasn't excited about my first business trip to the twin cities, but I can honestly say that my less-than-positive attitude about Minnesota quickly changed once I ate at Chino Latino. I didn't love the name when I first heard it, probably because I got too used to hearing the question, "Japonese?" quickly followed by "Chino(a)?" whenever I traveled. And I was skeptical of fusion in the midwest. Shame on me and my small-mindedness! This restaurant is good enough to succeed in San Francisco. From me, that's a huge statement. If you end up in Minneapolis for work, eat here.
(4)
Parker B.

Great ambiance and food. Highly recommend for large groups. A very delicious and creative menu.
(4)
Sam J.

Pretentious? Maybe. Garbage? Hardly! I lived in Minneapolis for years but never had a chance to eat at Chino's even though I heard about it a lot. I just knew it as "that trendy place with the orange lighting". I recently came through Minneapolis on business and hit up Chino Latino's for some carry out action. It was freeeeeezing outside but hoped the 10-15 minute drive from my hotel would be worth it. After a short wait I had my food in hand and drove back to the hotel, frantically hoping it would keep warmish. When I arrived, to my dismay, I noticed that my bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer was missing. I called them right away and immediately the host offered to either mail me a gift certificate or pay for the appetizer if I were to come pick it up. Being from out of town, I said I would come get the shrimp even with the frozen outside. Before that I ate up my seriously delicious fish tacos. They chose to use cod in their recipe and though it may have been even better with mahi mahi, I wasn't left wanting. When I went back to fetch my shrimp, they let me park at the valet stand while I waited. I think if I had had to park a few blocks away I may have just said forget it. Instantly they offered me a free beer (which I of course accepted) and a free dessert with my shrimp. The waitress who forgot my shrimp the first time around was very apologetic. Hospitality like this can't be found at just any pretentious joint. Some of the clientele here may tend to think they are upper crust, but I was happy to see that the staff didn't do the same.
(5)
Eric L.

I was in town for the Christmas vacation and my smart little sis made reservations for us and our significant others. I really did not know how hip it was going to be and I was a little surprised that is exists to that extent in MN but, why not I guess. I think that Bunny Lebowski would like it here. It was a really nice departure form the usual Midwest fare. The food was really inventive and unlike anywhere else I have eaten. It was really hard to decide on what to order. Almost everything on the menu sounded good/interesting. We settled on the Crispy Saigon Rolls, Bang Bang Firecracker Wings, and Coconut Shrimp Curry. All were excellent! This was one of the most fun/ tasty/ entertaining places I have ever eaten.
(5)
Jordan S.

Chino is a fun/different style of dining. The best way to enjoy Chino Latino is to go with a bunch of friend, and order a lot of different plates and to share. The menu has some staples, but also changes on a regular basis. I think that the food is better than average, and is a bit pricey for what it is, but again, I think that you are paying for more of the atmosphere and the different dining experience than the actual food. I recommend the Pu Pu Platter. You get to try a couple of different things such as potstickers, wings, and ribs, and you still have money and room in your stomach for more food. Chino has some fun drinks, but again they are a bit pricey for what you are getting. There is valet parking which might be your best bet, unless you bring a bunch of quarters and are lucky enough to find a meter, or if you don't mind a little bit of a walk. I recommend this restaurant if you are with a group of people, and want to try many different dishes. Also, if you just want to sit at the table for hours eating, drinking, and conversing, this would be a great place for you, but I would not recommend it for a couple looking for a nice night our and a good meal.
(3)
Ben M.

Chino Latino is one of the more consistent restaurants in the Twin Cities. They get good grades for food, ambiance, service and originality in bringing authentic flavors from Latin and Asian cuisines. Appetizers offer a variety of options for the patron looking for lots of flavor in dishes of reasonable size. Entrees are designed to be shared and there are many options to choose from. I've found it to be a bit overwhelming a times. If you are looking for some authentic Latin American flavors, CL is a good option (my friends and I have concluded they have the best Tinga Tacos in the Twin Cities.) Sushi is generally good but is not my strong side. As far as Asian goes, you'll have to read other reviews as I almost always default to the Latino side of the menu... Finally, the dessert menu is probably one of the most sinful options you'll find around. My favorite has always been the mango cake. If you are tight on time, make reservations, always the best option for the time starved. If you have time to spare, come ready to wait and enjoy the bar while you drink some XX Lager beer or try their Mojito (I give it 3 out of 5 stars) or their Caipirinha (4 out of 5 stars) If you visit Chino Latino don't forget to try my favorites: Tinga Tacos, Elote, Chipotle Salmon Roll and Fidel's capitalist pig (you have to try this at least once and invite a lot of people.) Finally, on the "opportunity for improvement" side, are the restrooms. I think they can spend a bit more time making sure they are spotless.
(4)
Nate K.

For about the last 5 years, Minneapolis has been doing a lot of growing up - expensive condos, sushi and martini bars and even a new stadium - along with it came an Uptown fusion restaurant called Chino Latino. The food at Chino is well prepared and the drinks are one of a kind. However, Chino is at its best when you have a large group of people who are looking for something new after years of dining at Figlios right across the street (strangely enough they are both creations of the same group of owners). I will say that Chinos has a way to go before it rivals Narcisse in Chicago, the Pearl or Bar 35 in Honolulu, or Sonsie in Boston - but it is a good first step forward. Uptown (and Minneapolis), welcome to the big playground.
(4)
Libby B.

I absolutely adore Chino Latino. It has a totally unique and fun atmosphere. There is such a variety of food (which I have to say is quite delicious). Even if you're just going for some drinks, it's still a lot of fun. The reason I only gave Chino Latino 3 stars is because it is insanely expensive. I suppose there are more expensive restaurants in the area, but it's defnintely somewhere you need to plan ahead for. For sure make reservations, because both times I've been there the wait for a table was way over an hour. Sometimes the service can be a bit slow, which I'm guessing is because it's usually packed to the brim. Though this is the kind of place you want to stay for a while and make some good conversation with your friends, so I've never really minded. And they have delicious martinis!
(3)
Amy C.

I have been a patron at Chino Latino from both ends of the spectrum, as someone in her early 20s to today, as a 31 year old professional. I loved it as a 24 year old and hate it as a 31 year old--that is on the weekends. The saving graces for this place is that they have stellar drinks--out of this world yummy--a great location and cool decor. The service sucks and the clientele sucks even more. There simply is not enough room on the upper level, which is the only place where people can stand if they don't have a table. The restaurant is large with two floors, but the downstairs is strictly for dining. There is a narrow area between the bar and the barrier that keeps you from falling over the edge. The other side is the sushi bar and a dining area. So basically all you have is an area the size of a hallway in your house and a teeny back area with a couple places to crowd around tiny tables for dozens and dozens of mobbing drinkers. If you have a reservation, that's great but it doesn't mean you will have an enjoyable experience. At least you won't have to wait 2-3 hours for a table but you may get seated next to two long tables of hyper 21 year olds celebrating birthdays--sake bombs, screaming cheers and all. If you don't have a table, then you're in for a lesson in self restraint. You will be pushed and stepped on and you can forget about getting your hands on one of those tasty beverages. It is IMPOSSIBLE to get anywhere near the bar after 6 pm on a weekend night at Chino. If you do happen to snake your way up to to the bar, be prepared to get ignored or asked to stand back. Oh, and expect to pony up about $14 for ONE of those fancy concoctions. The food is very mediocre and expensive. I don't mind paying for good food but the operative word is "good", and I also expect good service and a nice atmosphere. It's absolute chaos. I paid $19 for pad Thai noodles that were completely devoid of flavor. I recommend one of the bigger dishes to share or the appetizers to share. And stick to safe bets like fried rice. I give this place two stars instead of one because you can actually have a decent time there during the week for drinks only. I think it's sad how much this place has turned into a destination for disrespectful 20 somethings and how pretentious the service has become. This is Minneapolis, not LA. Let's keep it in perspective.
(2)
Lauren B.

This place does have very interesting and unique dishes along with a very fun, trendy atmosphere. The service, on the other hand, is often slow. You can't beat the location and people around you, though!
(3)
Kelsey K.

Not what I crave. Though they do serve some good drinks.
(2)
Shannon H.

I used to travel to Minneapolis a lot for work and our work team used to visit this place..it's great for groups with fun drink and food options and very lively atmosphere.
(4)
Tiffany A.

I am giving this place a three only because I am in a good mood. It really isn't all that great at all, and I should probably go back and give it a two. This place is OVERRATED. I mean, it isn't awful, it just isn't GOOD. Sure, the atmosphere/ decor is hip and jazzy, but for me that is about where it ends. Overpriced! I have no problem paying top dollar for food, but it better be good. I have not had one thing there that truly made my tongue jump for joy. The menu and drink menu offers quite a few innovative items for the Midwest, but "innovative" does not equal "quality". The worst thing about this place is the people that frequent it! ---Way too many snobby jackasses that think they are the shit just because they are there (hello... this is Minneapolis, not Hollywood... save the 'tude). However, if the food was spectacular, the douche-bags wouldn't have bothered me as much.
(3)
Brandon S.

If you like overpriced drinks, food & wall to wall hipsters this is the place for you. Its Minneapolis' attempt at a coastal club. I wouldnt mind paying the price if it had better atmosphere. The food is ok but there is 10 ft wide strip for the bar with 4 ft. being used by a constant flow of traffic. So I say go for the average food or not at all.
(2)
Hillary S.

I always wanted to like this place, but it feels generally like it's trying too hard. Some of the food is good -- the desserts are fun, and so are the drinks. But I can't say it's reliably good, and overall probably not worth the dough.
(3)
Jeffrey B.

Barely even a spectacle. Overpriced. I had fun times here despite poorly mixed drinks and bland food. Those who accompanied me get 5 stars. The meat tastes like it was boiled.
(1)
Rego S.

Something to definitely check out if you're in the twin cities. It's really dark and loud, so I wouldn't go here for a romantic occasion.
(4)
Linz M.

I have heard such good things about Chino Latino from every source. People around town, magazine articles. So i was excited when i went for dinner one night to finally experience Chino Latino. The restaurant has a fun atmosphere and it is very big. The bar area is a fun spot and the downstairs is good for big groups. The rest of my Chino Latino experience was not so great. Service was slow, i understand it was a Friday night and busy but other restaurants have seemed to figure this system out and still have fast service. The food was not impressive. I knew the food is asian and latin but most of the dishes were strictly "latin" and the others were "asian", very few dishes were mixed which I thought they would be. The dishes we ordered which consisted of 1 appetizer and 2 entrees were not impressive either. The food was standard and not worth the price. $30 for an order of chicken & shrimp fajitas, there was no flavor! The food was bland!!! I am in no rush to go back to Chino Latino.
(2)
Eric F.

I love the atmosphere! The service is excellent and the food is unique. I wouldn't say that the food is out of this world but it is very satisfying. not to mention how much food you get with each order. Overall I'd say its a great place.
(4)
Zarayia D.

BEST Mojito's in Town. Love the atmosphere here, party party party!!! Great Happy hour also!
(4)
Barbara W.

I have gone to this Chino's a few times. Yes, the atmosphere is quite noisy so do not bring a date if you want to talk. You will not hear them at all unless you just want to lean over to get close then that would be a great place to take your date. I love the food and the drinks. I didn't particularly like the crack-hoe mojita though. The waitress warned me it was very sweet so don't put too much of the crack syrup in it. You will regret it. I have had their delicious Fidel Castro dish. The ribs were scrumptious and the paella...devine. The orange chicken and the humongous sized burritos were spicy and finger licking. The drinks are pretty stiff and that's the way I like them. The prices are a little high but I think it was worth it. The waitress was quite friendly and informative. She checked on us as much as she could. Although the restaurant was packed. I give these place high stars for style and great food. "I will be bak"
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Mario S.

I went there once at the behest of a friend, it was pricey but the food was pretty good although not as plentiful as desired. The music is pretty crappy but easy to ignore in conversation. Overall public atmosphere, not typical for quiet, romantic dates but otherwise acceptable, particularly for large groups.
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Michelle W.

Love the decor, love the drinks, the food is okay. It isn't really my thing, but overall it is a very good time. I even remember a well hung pig being on the menu at one point (not sure if it still is). I guess that is where the good drinks come in. They are always pushing the button with their ads, which tend to make me laugh...especially the one about the real doggie bag.
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b g.

While this place is not for me, I will still give it 4 stars. It has a unique, cool atmosphere and the food is actually very good. For dessert get the super fun smores dessert. It is fun and tasty. What I don't like about it is it is EXTREMELY loud. The bar area is too small and completely packed. The service is rude, pretentious and has stupid little policies like not being seated (with reservation) unless your whole party is there and/or (if with a party) they will only take one credit card, they will not split the check, they can not do more than one tab at the table and, BE AWARE, Chino adds a 25% automatic gratuity to groups of 6 or more. YES, 25%. Serious! Also, not worth the 2 hour wait on food while spending too much dinero on drinks. Go to Azia (on Eat Street) instead!
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Miss O.

i haven't been here in years (moved to SF for 3 years) but i always enjoyed this place. i liked the food for the most part and the atmosphere is pretty good too. i just adore uptown mpls and this place. this is a great place to grab a drink late at night or have dinner with some friends or a date.
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Yesenia S.

The food is "ok" but they are no consistent. I've been there some days and the food taste great and other days is unfinished and salty. They advertised them self as a high cuisine restaurant but they are not really. Drinks are good this is more a place to hang out and get drunk. Do not expect amazing Hispanic or Asian food.
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Grace C.

I have been to Chino Latino numerous times on a weekend evening but I had never been to a happy hour. Last night a few of my girl friends and I decided to go get some drinks. Our server was not very attentive and she seemed to be in a hurry. My friend asked for a drink with no ice and she barely got a drink. I did like that it wasn't as loud as it usually is in there. We could actually have a conversation without yelling at each other. I think I would rather go there on weekend evenings.
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Sean N.

Great food/drink specials on Sunday and Monday nights for the happy hour. I would recommend the crab balls they are awesome!
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Lav F.

The atmosphere was great, food was simple yet delicious! We had a few drinks and the service was awesome.
(5)
Madhulika S.

The place is a bit crowded but that just reflects the fact that it is an amazing restaurant with scrumptious food and drinks. I am a vegetarian and I loved the place. Definitely coming back!!!
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Adam J.

Took my kids to Chino Latino for the fun of it. It was a good experience for them to have and I enjoyed the food at the same time! How novel! They weren't too impressed by the queso dip or the fish tacos or the potstickers so they may have left a little hungry. I, on the other hand, left full and happy! It was fun to people watch. Waiter was a great guy for suggesting the MOST kid friendly items and even though he did his best my kids don't adapt well to "new" types of foods. It was all good anyhow. I'll go back though probably sans kids.
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Adam B.

I've been going to Chino Latino since I was a little suburban high school kid. I liked it then for 3 reasons, 1) the food tastes great, 2) I can order sushi and tacos at the same time, 3) it felt a lot more exciting to go to Chino than to go to Applebees. Back then, I would have given it 4 or 5 stars. In the ~9 years since I first dined at Chino I have changed (obviously!). My tastes have changed, what I find fun or interesting has changed. That being said, the food still tastes good, but I would no longer label it as great. I still get a kick out of ordering sushi and tacos, but this novelty has worn off, especially with all of the other fusion-esque restaurants out there that offer "diverse" dining experiences. It is still better than Applebees. The atmosphere is trying to be hip and fun, but the clientele may or may not reflect that depending on what you're looking for (will the occasional group of suburban high school kids or parents out on a date night annoy you?). On any given weekend there will be groups of people celebrating birthdays or throwing bachelorette parties and this will certainly bring the noise level up. As it sits, I still enjoy going to Chino from time to time. However, the atmosphere has gone from being a positive to a negative as I have turned into a grumpy old man. The noise makes it difficult to chat, the sake bomb chants annoy me, and the drinks a little expensive. If you do go: - The Hot Zone Banana Split Buddha Sized is awesome (just make sure to bring a big group/appetite). - The habanero poppers are fun (just wait for people's expressions!) - Drinks in a pineapple make things fun
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Nicole R.

This place is a must go to if you're visiting in Mpls! The best part about Chino Latino is the eclectic crowd that migrates there since it is located right in the middle of Uptown. It's a classic :) This restaurant has a fabulous happy hour and late night happy hour menu. Happy Hour: (Only in the bar) Tues - Saturday 4:30 pm - 7 pm ( Fun place to start a Thirsty Thursday) in the winter Sun - Monday 4:30 pm - Midnight Happy Hour (whole restaurant) Fun! Sun - Thursday 10 pm - midnight * The bar is the best place to sit, especially in the very back! * Fun place to go to with a large group! * Sake Bombs * Donkey Punch (It's a drink, I swear) ! * Saigon rolls! YUM :) * Fortune Cookies are HILARIOUS! * Portions are big enough to split * Sayings on their shirts are funnnny! * And the bathroom... Well, let's just say it is unique ;) Only 4 stars because their patio isn't that great. *thumbs down to that
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Kelsey A.

I brought a group from my company to Chino Latino for a business dinner. I was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease and saw the billboards around town saying that Chino Latino catered to the gluten-sensitive. I was very excited! I loved eating at Chino Latino in the past and was so happy to hear they had a separate menu for those who needed to avoid gluten. I spoke to our server, who was very nice, and let him know my situation. He said that they couldn't guarantee anything on the menu was gluten-free. What about the menu? He said that there is nothing that is really safe for me except sushi without sauce. I asked for gluten free soy sauce. Nope. Didn't have that. False Advertising. Shame on you Chino Latino.
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Amanda M.

Terrible service with a side of food poisoning. I made a reservation this past weekend on Saturday for my birthday. I made the reservation for 12 people. 11 of us arrived for our reservation at 7:45pm (someone wasn't able to make it). Immediately the hostess that sat us was extremely rude to me. we had a few guests that were at the bar waiting for us with drinks. I asked if we could wait for them before we sat down...she responded with "no, I will seat the party members that are here and they can join you." Excuse me? If I want to wait for the rest of my guests to pay their ticket at the bar, I should be able to do that. Once we were all sat we ordered the saki bombs right away for fun, that was the only highlight of the entire dinner. We ordered our food at 8:00 and some of us were grouped together ordering multiple plates. 3 of my guests got their food at about 8:30pm the rest of us did not receive our food until after 9:00pm...it was absolutely ridiculous. We waited over an hour for our food and our server never once came over to ask if we needed anything or to let us know our food WAS coming and not forgotten. Also - when we finished our food, 2 of my guests had ordered a dish as an appetizer and they got it...ONCE WE WERE SIGNING OUR CHECKS. The server was apologetic once I was angry but when I asked for a manager, he didn't do anything for us to make our experience better. He handed me his card and said to "email him next time I came in" Haha. No. I won't ever be coming back in because of my awful experience sir. Also - I was told when I made my reservation that if there was a party of 12 guests or more there would be 20% gratuity added, we had only 11 guests and it was STILL ADDED. We couldn't even give the tip that was actually deserved which sadly is NOT 20%. TO TOP IT ALL OFF - when we all came back to my house to do cake and presents, 3 of my guests were vomiting a few hours later because of food poisoning. I will never go back and I will also be calling the restaurant to complain. Awful experience.
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Jonathan T.

Marshmellows for $25? Awww hell nah. lol. If you like the rude service and people, this might be the place for you. Aside from the great decor, I can't really say many great things about this place. Over priced and over hyped. I'm sorry.
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Ashley B.

I moved to Washington with my FiancÃ© a year ago, and we came back to Minnesota for our wedding at the end of July. We chose Chino Latino for our reception because 1) it was relatively inexpensive, compared to the event minimum anywhere else on a Saturday night, 2) we love the food and drinks, and Chino was one of our regular happy hour spots before our move, and 3) because we wanted our reception to be intimate (65 people or so) and fun, which it totally was. I did not want to plan a wedding, and kind of generically knew what I wanted. I never saw the space before the event (we reserved the party room) and was planning from states away. With the extremely limited information and direction I was able to give, the Parasole event coordinator threw me an awesome reception, and all my guests loved the feel and the fancy drinks (few had been to chino before). During the event the staff were super attentive, quick, and made sure we hit our minimum (offering several options when all the food and drinks we could want didn't even get us there-like I said delicious and waaay less expensive and better than a regular wedding dinner). They made my night fantastic. I would plan my reception at chino latino again in a heartbeat!
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Peter Y.

Very, very cool concept. This is the first Asian Latino fusion place I've been to, and to be honest, I wasn't expecting much. It's got a very trendy and lively atmosphere, with dim, red-hued lighting throughout the restaurant. The second floor is pretty packed and close together, but the ground floor opens up to a roomier space with lounge style sofas. The crowd is young and rowdy, and probably there more for the drinks than the actual food. They have an interesting drinks menu, mostly catering to young female professionals who like their drinks colorful and sugary. Nothing special honestly. Also, it's funny that this is supposedly Chinese food, but everyone around you is wearing a Japanese headband drinking sake bombs and screaming banzai. Nothing wrong with that, just slightly ironic. Anyways, on to the food. They have maybe 10% actual Chinese food, with everything else being Latino. And by Chinese food, I mean Americanized-Chinese, so take it as you will. We ordered a bunch of stuff, including chicken potstickers, coconut shrimp curry, Cuban pork, Montego Bay jerked chicken, Kung Pao chicken, big bang firecracker wings, black laab and their queso. Nothing really stood out, but I would recommend the Cuban pork, black laab and chicken potstickers. The entree portions are meant to be shared, and everything is meant to be eaten family-style. The prices weren't bad (~$50/person for food and 2 drinks each), but you're definitely paying for the atmosphere and concept, than for the quality of the food. If you're with a bunch of friends looking to have a fun time, then this is the place to do it. If you're like most people looking for a good meal, I'd probably go elsewhere.
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Warren C.

Interesting concept. Asian Fusion tapas I guess you can call it. Huge establishment, multi-level, including a small outdoor section that faces the street. Atmosphere is lively. Lots of young people, and it's super loud come dinnertime. Most of the mixed drinks are decent, usually centered around rum or tequila. They also have sake for those of you who prefer to go that direction. I was a little bit surprised by how many of the dishes are served with rice. If you're judging the food from a pure authentic Asian cuisine standpoint, you'll be tearing your hair out, so you have to come to terms with the offerings here. The only thing that I thought really tasted good was the bacon-wrapped pork loin. Everything else was just passable, but the drinks and atmosphere made me happier than I probably would've been without it.
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Rick T.

Lovely place in uptown where I met my beautiful wife 14 yrs ago, we always head back here every few years while visiting from S.C.! The happy hour drinks are really good and the street hawker shrimp skewers lollipops are fantastic. The atmosphere here is awesome and the staff here aren't afraid to suggest great menu items. I will never try the habaneros from hell as I have seen the effects on my friends, very very spicy! Come for the drinks stay for the food a wide variety of goodness.
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Jenni B.

Chino Latino has to be one of my favorite places to bring friends visiting from out of state. They often seem to think that its a rather boring metropolis and that the people who are willing to endure the winter are introverted hermits or something. Chino always seems to change their mind. First off, splurge on their specialty drinks. The meals are huge, and you could easily get away with splitting some of their $10 apps with a friend for dinner, but dont deprive yourself of their extravagant cocktails. They make the entire experience. The chino-politan comes errupting like a volcano, the orgazmo is a pina colada that comes served in a pineapple, but my favorite is the crack ho mojito. It comes with sides of raspberry, blackberry and mango puree to add as you see fit to get your fix, its delicious. If you live for firey food like me, you have to attempt the habanero hell poppers. Despite our waitress' warning, we tried them, and they were painful, and it was wonderful. Ive had the paella, tacos, kung pao chicken, queso and the lettuce wraps which all been tasty but nothing amazing. You're here for the atmosphere though, so solid food will do just fine.
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Richmond R.

This spot is great! The experience I had in there was exquisite. The food was delicious. I like the Jerk chicken and the bang bang chicken, if I am correct. The restaurant had a little touch of modern. Overall I enjoyed my time there.
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Danielle Z.

If you're looking for fantastic drinks and good food in a fun atmosphere, then Chino Latino is your place! Asian and Latino dishes for all types of food lovers. I usually come here during happy hour because they have fantastic deals! Being a vegetarian, I often order small appetizers to share with my friends. Last time I went we ordered vegetable fried rice with guacamole, fundido queso, banana french toast - to die for!, tacos and four mojitos. The apps run about $5-$7 a piece during HH and are damn good! Also, Chino Latino makes the BEST mojito in town. They use fresh lime, fresh mint (and lots of it) and make their own mix in-house. They even put a sugar cane in it. All the food and four drinks came out to $40. You can't find a better option for that price. The staff is friendly and efficient, even when they're packed (most nights and weekends). I recommend a reservation unless you plan to grab a seat in or near the bar which is what I usually do (first come, first serve). You may want to leave the easily offended types at home (staff wears t-shirts that state things like, "Phuket" which is actually a city in Thailand and "Wanna Bangkok" which is another city in Thailand, but obviously holds different meaning in this case). The bathrooms have a shared sink/mirror area (toilets are separated by Men's and Women's) so some more private indivduals may not like it. All in all, this place is full of life and rocks it!
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Jacky W.

Although a resident of Uptown for over a year, I have shied away from Chino Latino a perhaps irrational prejudice that I have harbored for years. Boy was I wrong. I went to CL to celebrate happy hour this past week and it was phenomenal! The prices were great, the drinks were even better, and the food menu was diverse and oh-so tasty. The ambiance was sexy and interesting and fun. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were friendly and helped me choose a few drinks to sample from the interesting menu. Best of all, the drinks came with a fun little mermaid that posed delicately on the glass. I am going back and I will urge all of my friends to join me.
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Yann P.

So there we are, trying to find a place on a Monday evening at 10pm. Messaging friends, we got as a reply the name of this place... From the outside, it looks like nothing special, but hey hunger helping, we still enter... A beautiful place, 2 levels (only ground floor open today), with a full bar that looks like cocktails could be flowing. The second, lower, level features a few secluded tables, and a big open space, probably for dancing on weekend nights. Quite a trendy place apparently seeing how people are dressed. We get out menus, it's something like fusion food, from sushi rolls to spicy motel cheese, paella, etc. So there is choice for everyone. And they also have some healthy lighter choice like some a korean salad with beef. Just choose a few plates to share amongst everyone. So the conclusion on the food is that it is excellent! As for the service, quick and efficient, nothing special to say here.
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Brody L.

The drinks here are really good but on the high priced side. I don't mind spending more on a quality cocktail for a nice evening out. When I have come here to just drink I enjoyed myself. The food here isn't as exciting as the cocktails but it still wants to join its cocktail friends and be sold at high prices. The dark dim atmosphere and drunk large crowds don't really make for an amazing dinner experience in my opinion. But the servers are always really informative and seem to zip around all the people to get things out on time. Overall I think chino Latino is okay, just a little overrated.
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Sarah M.

I don't want to like Chino, but I just can't help it. Part of my love is that this was the place to go as a Freshman in college- imagine, a sweet little girl from Iowa, ordering $1 tacos and drinking out of a pineapple. What more could a person from Iowa want? Nothing. I honestly love Chino for their happy hour, so know that this review is primarily focused on that. Their food is great, but their prices are a bit high unless its happy hour. I love anything on their appetizer happy hour list. I've tried it all. I like savory, but all my friends RAVE about the french toast, which is heavenly with its rum sauce. Drinks: Mojito. Always and forever. It comes with a cane sugar...reed? is that the word? Strong and $5. DOWN FALL: The tacos, the infamous $1 tacos..they were on the menu, then they were removed but they were an unspoken happy hour. Now...$2. I know, its still cheap, but its the principle. #2: The crowd. Its duche-baggy, it just is. Its dark, cluby, and what not. But I just can't stop eating the food and taking their magnets.
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Serena P.

I love the food here!! It can get crowded and noisy, but the food is a creative delicious mix of asian and hispanic.
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Melanie T.

Chino continues to pack in the people on a nightly basis. It is probably the great drink menu and the consistency of the food that keeps me coming back even if I have to push and shove my way through the crowd to find a table in the bar or a place to stand without being constantly jostled. You can always count on an eclectic mix of people and ages. Now, if they could somehow make the bar area larger without losing any table space....
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Hannah T.

I've mostly been going here for happy hour as of lately. Long ago I did actually eat here, but Sunday or Monday happy hour is good for me. It's not that busy and the atmosphere is usually way more chill, and it's all day happy hour on these days. The service is usually pretty spot on, and when it wasn't, my server apologized by buying a round for my friend and I, definitely a bonus. I'm really not all about the scene here, which is why I only choose HH here, but there are still people looking to be seen, whatever, good people watching is my favorite activity. Pretty basic on the specials, $3 wines, are usually what I go for, but the rails ($4) are good and they have some specialty cocktails on special for $5-$, I've had the Margarita, which was excellent. There is a good number of food specials between $3-$6, I've only had the Senior Itchy's Crab Balls (mostly for the name, they were bad ($2)) and the Samurai Tuna Roll, which was basic, I believe with 5 pieces, but good ($5) I'm extremely disappointed that they ruined the best kept secret of all happy hours. They used to have $1 tacos on Sundays and Mondays, and they weren't just plain boring tacos, they were the ones from their normal menu, usually running 1 for $4, now, sadly, the tacos are $2 and are sad boring ingredients on a flimsy corn tortilla. But since everything else is good, I stick with the 4 stars for now.
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William C.

So, as I skim through a few of the reviews on here, I'm a little surprised. The few times that I have been here, I've had positive experiences. Maybe I got lucky?! Anyhoo, I was most recently at Chino for my brother's graduation with the rent's. It was a Sunday evening and the weather was decent, so the "usual" crowd was not present, seating was available (had a reservation) and service was done quickly with a smile. The tap beer selection was good and landed myself a Surly and started things off with Korean Bulgogi, Firecracker Wings and Salty Squid. Service was FAST and things arrived in what seemed like a few minutes. The wings are amazing, no doubt get these (presented in a tower of fun), the bulgogi was decent and the squid was on point. We decided to share Pinoy Paella (bachelor size) and the Cuban Pork Crisis. The pork dish was fantastic, with a mix of black beans, rice and tender shredded pork. The paella was the best dish of the evening and had a great mix of seafood and the rice was to die for (seriously, get this dish!!!). Not sure why so many give Chino a bad wrap, I've found my experiences to be wonderful and the food has been consistent each time. Maybe don't go on Fri/Sat night to avoid the "usual" crowd?!
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Tony H.

The menu was very interesting and had great variety without sacrificing quality. Service was solid we were seated right away on a Friday evening around 7:15 or so and if we would have waited another 20 minutes we'd have been waiting all night. It got crowded quickly. The decor was unique and had a cool lounge feel to it. The food was king though and I won't go into 15 paragraphs to tell what I ordered. In short, it was fresh, delicious, and suitable portions. If I were visiting Minneapolis again I'd definitely check this place out again!
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Christa B.

We enjoyed the cheese dip and chips to start which was great (make sure you eat it while it's hot!). We then enjoyed the Chicken Tinga Tostadas, delicious, flavorful and so fresh. Last we ended with Pork Belly Buns... basically really thick bacon sandwiches... so flavorful and tender. We really enjoyed it.
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Tanya D.

I'm yelping it because I went there. On a Wednesday night we didn't have to wait but it was crowded- both beautiful people and a few convening librarians who dared to venture out. It was okay. The drink menu was maybe too much, too overwhelming. My drink was okay, some kind of vodka lemonade with a cheerleader name. I liked the little plastic monkey and mermaid that adorned the glass. The food was okay. The squid "fries" with salt were food when they first came out and were hot and crispy. I was thankful for tofu satay. The plaintain nachos were good (veggies can get them without chorizo.) There were a few vegetarian choices on the extensive menu. We didn't order it but the shrimp caterpillar sushi sounded pretty. The menu itself is fun with funny pictures. I asked the waiter and he let me take home the one with the chihuahua and siamese cat.
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Alph G.

The food here was so good!! It's just a really fun place, fun atmosphere. Of course, it is a bit pricey. The tacos were very good. The best thing was the small dish - Empanada de Janeiro -- DELICIOUS. The worst thing was the coconut curry shrimp (bland).
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Jesse J.

I love the Habanero Hell Poppers! I stopped in last night after a long hiatus from this restaurant which I was reminded that there is value it in because I really enjoyed my miso noodles with tofu. That said I wish they had more beer on tap and more vegetarian options. I give them four stars because their staff always knows what items are vegetarian and service is always good.
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Julie S.

I got sucked in by the lure of the $1 tacos at late-night happy hour. (So good!) I continue to get sucked back in for the $1 tacos or for that banana-rum French toast at late-night happy hour. The staff has been really nice and attentive whenever I have been there and the bartenders make tasty drinks. I also secretly like just coming to hang out at the bar for happy hour on a Sunday afternoon, when the Ed Hardy shirts are not in attendance. When it is not packed with them, I actually really enjoy this place. I just can't stand it when it is crowded with scenesters... that is not my scene.
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Jesselyn E.

Food is very pricey but also AMAZING! I wouldn't go again with fewer than 4 people, as the food is meant to be shared family-style and the portions (even the smaller ones) are overwhelming for 3 people or fewer.
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Jessica S.

Food is delicious and options are vast! Don't expect awesome service, it is a place that likes it's wait staff to give you a little attitude (on purpose) and in good fun. I worked here for 3 years and had dinner there almost every night after my shifts and 4 years later it is still one of my fave places to eat. That is saying a lot as most fellow servers can tell you. My husband loves it too, maybe more than me. it is almost always loud and crowded and that is just part of the ambiance, so don't go for a cozy, quiet date. Sushi is always great but can take a while. As the menu says "sushi come when sushi ready."
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Maggie O.

The food was mediocre. I would not recommend this restaurant. They've kept the same unfocused menu from their inception. All three small dishes we ordered were tasteless. Parasole needs to re-envision this menu.
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Ryan t.

A few places I have had dinner can be described as an experience. And I'm not talking about places where your dinner is part of some interactive wellfare program for local out of work actors either. Chino Latino not only has great food and atmosphere, but choosing what to eat and drink is an event. Order a sake bomb? You'll not only get your drink, but a stylish japanese headband to wear while you drink it. Even the sushi is interesting, innovative and tasty. If you avoid Chino Latino because you hate the "trendy" folks that frequent its tables, you're the only one missing out. While you dine on McNuggets, those you despise are enjoying some of the most interesting and delicious food in Minneapolis.
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desarae v.

Love happy hour, cute place. DO NOT go there unless you are semi dressed up or very... you will feel out of place. The staff can either be really snobby or really nice.
(4)
Marc W.

Decent food good cocktails. Sat outside, reminded me of L.A...a little.
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Brett A.

We had a group of 10 so we tried many things. Standouts were fish tacos and habanera poppers. I was the designated driver so I didn't try any of the drinks. Service was good; she was attentive, full of suggestions, and patient. I'd go back.
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Erin C.

Open the door, and it is like you are stepping into new york city. The food is good, the drinks are better, and the sushi is best of all. It is pricey, but for a special occasion, completely worth it. It's a great place to take out of town visitors. The white tiger roll and blackberry martini are my favorites.
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Sonja R.

Chino is very expensive for mediocre food and drinks. Each coctail is at least $9. I enjoyed their lettuce wraps, but not enough to pay as much as I did for them. The atmosphere makes up for the overpriced dishes. It is very fun and loud.
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Cicele B.

I visited this place during my first visit to Minneapolis. A group of us were on a "grown-ass" roadtrip and decided to check this place out. Everything was fantastic! I had a Dark and Stormy that took me back to my days in New England. If Im ever again in the Twin Cities, I'll definitely stop here again.
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Little A.

This place strikes me as kind of a slightly ritzed-up Chili's with a global flavor. (Think giant cauldrons of molten cheese dip and cocktails geared for the "I-just-turned-21" crowd.) The food is serviceable, but for the price I'd definitely go elsewhere.
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Alicia J.

I recently returned to dine at Chino Latino for the first time in a couple of years while I was visiting Minneapolis. I sometimes dream about my old favorites from here- great happy hour, adorable round tables for large groups downstairs, the bathroom that reminds me of the heart throbbing scene from Romeo and Juliet, and of course the to die for deep fried snickers bar for desert. Even after living in San Francisco for a few years, I still love the concept- food from the countries that border the equator- totally original in my opinion. I did find myself slightly tainted- small plates to share? A small plate in S.F. that includes seafood has potential to be 3-4 bites. Here, I ordered 3 small plates for two people (around $40 in food) and was embarrassed by how much food we got- it took up the whole circling center piece. The salt and pepper shrimp was great and so were the empanadas. Steer clear of the swordfish- cubed and rather rubbery in texture. Huge portions- be bold. And who doesn't want an excuse for an evening in Uptown.
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Mitzi D.

Thank goodness my first visit to this restaurant was with a "local" since having no sign made it hard to even know where this restaurant was. Upon entering the dark hallway I was pleasantly surprised at the vibe and hip ambience of this place. Waiting to see the hostess and tell her about my reservation made me feel like I was back at the club wanting to explain that I really was on the "VIP" list. Lol. I took a friend from Hollywood here and my friend stated that "this could be any restaurant or club in Hollywood". Regardless of ambiance I came to love this restaurant for its food and array of alcoholic drinks. I've returned to this restaurant several times and to hear my older coworker order the "Crack Ho Mojito" was priceless. The menu was meant for sharing, either the small tapas plates or the larger plates for a larger party. The Philippine Paella was amazing, it was spicy but the heat was evenly controlled. Edamame is usually just seasoned with coarse salt but this restaurant makes edamame an adventure with the super spicy jalapenos. My first experience of sushi in a town where the ocean was very very far away was nerve racking but Chino's sushi offerings were all very fresh and just melted in your mouth. My coworkers welcomed me to the Midwest by ordering the deep fried snickers bar which I still don't really think I'd ever order again but the mango happiness cake made me very happy. I will take every LA/CA visitor I have to this restaurant!
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Ralph B.

They have a great happy hour menu in the bar, and late night menu. The food ROCKS. Some of the best in the TV. Only problem is that it is kinda pricey.
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Brooke S.

aaaah chino. you have so many near and dear places in my heart....awkward first dates, my 23rd birthday party with no power, sake bombing during college breaks and my first experience with the shared sexed bathroom situation. Chino is a great place...fun atmosphere, always crowded, excellent drinks and really, quite good food. it had been quite a while (years really) since I had sat to a meal at chino and I was pleasantly surprised. I think there were 7 or 8 of us and we certainly got enough food to feel a small country! The tacos were delicious....green curry was amazing, sweet, savory, and the s'mores for dessert really are the best. We also got a spicy chicken and peanut dish, a whole pupu platter situation with dumplings, skewered peppers and pineapple, ribs (fall of the bone goodness) and other delightful treats. Chino serves up some amazing cocktails and also offers great wine from around the world. Their late night and happy hour menus are fantastic as well and let me tell ya...those tacos can really hit the spot after a few cocktails!
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Margaret O.

Totally over-rated for the food you get. Presentation is awesome, but the foot itself is just "ok". Not very satisfying to leave with a huge bill and something that is only "so-so".
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Benjamin C.

I'm not even going to comment on their clientele. The food is mediocre. After looking at the menu for about 2-3 minutes, it becomes immediately clear that they reuse the same ingredients in a lot of their dishes. The prices are astronomical. The layout of the bar (the narrow aisle between the bar and the railing overlooking the lower level) is at best uncomfortable. It takes forever to get a drink there on a weekend night. If you MUST go here, then get their late night happy hour. It starts at 10 or 10:30 and they have like $3 taps and $1 tacos. The tacos aren't bad. Definitely cheap eats. On the other hand, if you're looking for an upscale, hip uptown bar/lounge, then head over to The Caterpillar Lounge/AZIA over at 26th and Nicollet. The $5 sushi and $3 taps are a lot better. The clientele is better too.
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Allison M.

If you want any semblance of an original crowd, do not go to Chino Latino. It is loud, the cocktails are overpriced, and the crowd is an uninteresting mix of mid-20s trying too hard and mid-40s trying to look young. However, if you do most unfortunately find yourself there, do yourself a favor and order the Queso Fundido and the Hot Monkey Love (Chino's only redeeming qualities).
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Julia C.

One point for creatively "fusing" Asian and Spanish cuisine. One point for making tasty paella. One point for transporting fire to each table for delectable s'mores. Minus one point for seriously derogatory comment on the menu. And minus another for catering to the 'tools' who think derogatory comments are funny. 1+1+1-2= 1. 1 star for making tasty good food for jerks. I recommend going here if you're OK with that.
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Eric G.

A great staple of Uptown dining. Food is pretty good, but the atmosphere is what makes this place great. Always a fun atmosphere and a great destination for a birthday or your first time in Minneapolis.
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Val B.

Chino Latino has one of the best happy hours in town. It unfortunately only goes until 6, but it offers cheap wine, beer, bloody Marys and rails - plus seriously awesome chorizo sandwiches, nachos and sushi, all for under $5. It's hard to get a seat (this is a general albeit annoying fact about Chino), but if you can get a seat in back it makes for a surprisingly cozy afternoon with friends. Dinner is also awesome - see the other reviews. My favorite is the plantain nachos. Definitely call for reservations and hope that someone else is paying.
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Mike W.

Good drinks, good food, and above average prices. Nothing to amazing for this exceptionally noisy place, except the fortune cookies. My fortune cookie said don't trust the waiter with your credit card. I decided to pay cash for the $150 meal for three people. I didn't order the Guinea Pig, but I hear it tastes like chicken. If you want to try it you need to order it a day or two in advance. Probably so they can go to the pet store and get one.
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WK L.

If you're going to their happy hour, or people watching, or the ambiance, I think it's a great place. However, if you have high expectations of the food, I would go somewhere else. The menu is over-priced and the food is just mediocre.
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Kendra R.

Adore this place. It's time to rally people up for cocktails and trendy tasty niblets... it's time to make reservations at Chino Latino!!! Seriously. Want a delicious meal (or just an appetizer or two) and some fabulous drinks head to Chino Latino. Think ahead and don't be a slacker, make a reservation. Craving something hip, tres chic, and creative? CL will fulfill all three wishes. May I have a fourth wish granted? *poof* To go along with the mellow mood lighting, hoppin tunes, and posh decor, pretty people can be spotted everywhere. Bring home a souvenir and keep the little plastic animals they'll place in your cocktail. Make yourself pretty and head out. If you were something tight or reveal a little belly, be careful not to over stuff yourself. There are separate stalls for boys and girls but the washrooms are divided only by the mirrors. You can say hello and pass digits to the opposite sex if you really feel like picking someone up in a restroom. Here are some recommendations to note in your noggin when you go: Cocktails: Reverse Cowgirl, Crack Ho Mojito, Flirtini Nibbles: Black Laab, Chipotle Salmon Roll Grub: EL BARBARROSA'S BEEFY TACOS BORRACHOS, ARGENTINE RODIZIO TENDERLOIN Sweets:Chocolate Flandango
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Rashaun F.

I recently had a dinner at Chino Latino and I must stay i was impressed with the food and service. I would highly recommend them great food and fun people!
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Ninja S.

This place was kind of novel when they opened years ago. Mexicans cooking asian food. It tastes about what you would think it would taste like, or perhaps a little bit worse. One of those "we're too cool to have our name on the storefront" type places. "You should already know where we are." Lots of cardboard cutout nightlife can be found here; people with money or wanting to appear as they do. Martinis and too much makeup are the name of the game here at the bar. You can also sit on the sidelines and try a local interpretation of texmex asian fusion.
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Douglas C.

Here is how your differentiate yourself from the standard toothpick that dines at Chino. Stop pretending your stomach doesn't exist and order the Churrasco tenderloin. You'll have glorious meat piled up to your eyeballs. It is so easy to trash this place because it can easily seem pretentious on a weekend. However, the food far surpasses the reputation. The decor is trendy, dark, and a great place to hang. The drink specials are tasty too. Make a reservation ahead of time to make your visit more pleasant.
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Chelsea P.

We went to Chino Latino last weekend while visiting some friends in Minneapolis, and we really enjoyed it! We had reservations, but had to wait a bit for our table, which wasn't a huge deal because the bar was still having happy hour and their drinks were cheap and great! We shared many dishes, all of which were good, except the paella. The last dish that we had was the paella and it was not memorable in a good way...It was very, very bland and the seafood that was in it was rather rubbery! I wouldn't recommend that to anyone. Otherwise, we had an egg roll dish, black bean dish, fish tacos, and a coconut curry dish- all of which were delish, especially the black bean dip! I would love to return and eliminate the paella:)
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alex c.

If you want to be a part of the "I think I am cooler than you crowd" that acts like what they see in the movies, then this is the place for you. A hot spot for all the Minneapolis pretenders and snobs dressed to the nines like its prom night on a thursday, I have to admit, it has good food and amazing happy hour specials. I have always had fun at chino, which is why I continue to go once in a while, but I would only go with my real friends. Trying to have a conversation with a random there is about as fun as fun as talking to an accountant. Boring! The girls are caked with so much makeup that they look like clowns, but after a dozen 10 dollar drinks, they look like hollywood models. Try the guinea pig. i bet it tastes better than it looks or sounds. All in all, just dont go there sober.
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Monica H.

This place can be a bit noisy however a popular spot in the heart of uptown due to its atmosphere and bar. Get there early or if you remember make a reservation. Expect a wait otherwise. I love the queso fundido here. During the summer they open the front so you can eat al fresco! Can hold large parties downstairs for birthdays, graduation, w.e.
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Theresa L.

As an LA native, I feel like this restaurant/bar and their patrons TRY (note: TRY is the keyword here) to be LA. I'll give it to them that their prices are in fact equally comparable to LA prices, but there's just something missing there. And when I say something, I mean, everything. The food is overpriced. $23 for 3 fish tacos??? Unless I'm eating fish that I can never get anywhere else, the dish was not even worth half that. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the dish, in fact it was good, but good grief...I could have ordered 10 of those in LA. yes, it would have been at a hole in the wall, but my ass would have been much more full, my wallet much more heavy and my mood much more pleasant. I can say that the paella was great - worth the $17 (though $17 still is cutting it close). And $10 for 5 sticks of tiny tempura? *sigh*...I'm not even going to go there because I'd just get high blood pressure typing this. All in all, $70 for all of this (including a stiff drink) was a bit steep in my eyes. However, I have to admit that as I stepped out into the pouring rain that just began to fall and looked at a group of pathetically skanked out girls huddled, cold and shivering, under an awning trying to find shelter from the rain, I suddenly found the experience of this trip well worth it. Just to have seen that image was pure gold. You can call me a hater, but as I pulled my hoodie over my head, I left Chino Latino with a grin on my face and extra skip in my step to my car.
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Eazflo Z.

Yes, I am from the Bay area and find that chino rivals our fun, hip places. I love to come here when I am in visiting my in laws and take unsuspecting Minnesotans and demanding visiting Californians out for something "with a little kick" as my father in law would say. NO one is ever disappointed.
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jen b.

i have been here on single dates, group outings as well as private parties and every time i have had a great time. the prices are a lil high but the quality of food is great and the portions are large. the sushi is AWESOME (snoop dogg roll is my all time fav, along with the spicy mango roll)...i also enjoy the happy hour. i recommend chinos and love going there!!! make sure to get reservations as this place is always busy....try some of the more exotic things, i once ate scorpion here and it was actually really good!!!
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Andrew K.

I can't believe I am the first to rate this place. Wowzers. Though the ads are offensive in their depictions of different ethnicities, this place probably has the nicest decor of anywhere I have ever been . Try the kama sutra mama and the shrimp coconut curry and you won't leave disappointed. Word to the wise: Watch out for the bathrooms.. that is, unless you are an exhibitionist.
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Iris S.

Well! $45 for a 5-person round of lousy tequilla shots was enough for me to never come back. I did not bother adding food to my bill. However, the horror of seeing my male friend, instead of my reflection, washing his hands across from me in the bathroom has come up in recent conversations more than I can count.
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mike r.

So this is my second review for Chinos and the only reason I am doing another one is due to the fact that it was not a great experience. It was our friends birthday and for the most part our night was good. Then we had some issues with our food and this is why im reposting with one star. One of our dishes had shrimp on it and after everyone started eating it we all noticed that there was something wrong with it. I asked our server if it was supposed to be hot or cold and she told me hot. Well it was very much the oppposite. She took the plate away and came back and told us that they had a new sous chef and that they even said it wasn't cooked right. Ok really? Not ok in my book. If were dropping 200+ dollars on a dinner, I expect my food fully cooked and prepared the correct way. Last thing we need is to get the whole birthday party sick. Not acceptable in my book. At this point I would have to recommend sticking to the drinks and thats it.
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Junior T.

I've been to Chino Latino twice. Each time that I have visited Minneapolis. I don't remember what I ordered the first time I visited, it was almost 4 years ago now, but this last time I visited I recall what we ordered as a group. We ordered the cheesy dip with nachos. Wow, that is such a tasty treat to have while you wait for the BIG plates to come. We also decided on the fish tacos. The fish tacos were a bit smaller than I had thought they would be, but man these lil tacos were straight PACKED with flavor, everyone was really excited about these. One of my buddies ordered a GIANT veggie burrito. I swear just about every vegetable was in there from rice, beans, corn, onion, cilantro, tomato, so much good stuff. This was really a great burrito. I couldn't imagine going wrong with any one particular item here. The service was also great with the waitress checking up on us multiple times making sure that everything was in place. Chino Latino.
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Taj B.

Love the drinks!!!! When you go to Chino Latino dont order a lame vodka cranberry.. no.. Order a crack ho mojito or any of their famous, exciting & delicious drinks! Food is amazing! Staff have a great personality! I highly reccomend taking the crew here for drinks all night! The best spot in Uptown! :))
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Andra P.

It was my first time in the Famous Twin Cities! This place was recommended to me by two independent sources, so of course the first night there, my co-workers and I went. It was a Sunday night, so it was not crowded and it was happy hour all day (cheap drinks!). We got the empenadas, the pescado ahumado, and the carnitas-esque large plate. Empenadas and carnitas were tasty, but the pescado ahumado was the star. Delicious guac, and the smoked swordfish was fresh and delicious. Some of the drink and food titles were a little risque, but I think thats part of the charm. All in all, a nice funky place for dinner with friends.
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Crista L.

it's OK... just OK... cool atmosphere but always way too busy. WAY overrated! food is... OK.
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Kathy C.

I love the reviews of Chino because they are so accurate. "Too cool to have our name on the storefront" How true, how true. That's not to say that they don't do some alright stuff here, because they totally do. There are some decently creative dishes on the menu, and most of it tastes pretty good as well. It's not even ungodly expensive! So why, pray tell, do we have to sprinkle on such a generously helping of nose in the air hipster snobbery?? Oh, because we're in Uptown. Of course!! If you can put your blinders on to the majority of the clientele, it's a great time. The staff is pretty cool too fyi.
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KM I.

The fried crab and cream cheese roll and watermelon mojito deserve this review alone. In a small city this eatery is definitely the happening place.Wr had dinner he our first night in town and really ordered too much food. I had to have that sushi roll and I wanted to eat it all but I couldn't. We also got the beef tenderloin and adobo chicken, both pretty good, and the calamari, which had an interesting taste. The waiter, name unknown, was very friendly and comped my sushi roll for no good reason....we had some drinks at the bar and then moved on but were back the next night for more mojitios. Def recommend a reservation, very busy place
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Yolanda T.

Every time I come to Minnesota to visit my boyfriend, we always have a date night at Chino Latino. It is pretty pricey, but SO good that it's worth the splurge! I love getting many small plates to share, so you get to try a little bit of everything. The cocktails are also fabulous-the mango habanero mojito is my absolute favorite. This funky and upbeat place is a great place to go on a date or for a fun night with a group of friends/family!
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candace l.

I lived in Uptown for many years and Chinos was always a no brainer. The crowd is young and hip. Downstairs is a great place for a larger group while upstairs is for mingling.
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P H I L H.

Finally, I stumbled upon a fun place to go out to eat and have a fancy drink in Minnesota! If you're a local I suppose this place is overpriced, too crowded, too hip and/or pick your criticism from the other reviews. If you're from somewhere that you've grown used to having more sophisticated food than is available at a Denny's then you'll probably enjoy Chino Latino. This is primarily a place for single people but if you wanna raise your kids with some culture, bring them here once in a while 'tween your visits to the big mall. If the food here's too expensive, then try buying the kids a few less ps2 games from now on, or cut the lcd tv's outta the option package on your next minivan and live a little bit. My parents loved this place, thank goodness I'm having some good influence on them in their older years! Ok, so I hid the bill from them since they're Minnesotans now they wouldn't have stomached the price of the whole meal, nor my 3 specialty drinks and dessert. ;) I'm not sure if there's even a place in SF that tries to fuse together so many different foods as Chino Latino. This place is like "cold fusion" is to regular old fusion. The meats I had were great here. I won't even try to explain each dish as I don't have a menu in front of me and am too lazy to google up their menu for reference. A few of the dishes were stretching their flavor roots a bit too far and this is quite a large restaurant for maintaining perfect quality of such a diverse array of custom flavors, so I can envision that some plates at some hours of the day may fall short of expectations (a few other reviewers have apparently had such experiences). We visited early 5:30 is on a Saturday, don't try to come any later than that without a reservation. Come early or be prepared to drink heavily while waiting and remind yourself that drinking only adds to the fun of a conversational evening anyway. This isn't another cheezehead faktory between a Macy's and Claire's boutique so don't go spoiling the fun vibe by waiting out front while pouting and telling your bf to "quit checking out the hostess", without a drink in your hand. When I meet a gf who can appreciate life and mother nature's gifts half as much as my parents I'll know I've met the girl for me. But alas, if she can tolerate my ADD thinking/writing style then she'll definitely be too good for me. What is "Potent Potables" for 800 please, Alex.
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Dana T.

One word: noisy! Chino Latino is a trendy, upscale hotspot located in uptown Minneapolis. The demographics vary from weekday to weekend. A great place to go with large groups, parties and such, reservations are a must! Otherwise you could find yourself on a hour to two hour waiting list. eww... And if you think you could walk into Chino's and have a nice quiet romantic meal with your significant other, you would be definitely wrong. It's a lively joint, so leave the heartfelt conversations for another time and place. The menu offers a cultural variety of foods. Everytime I go I always end up ordering the Totopos. I enjoy it so much, I have a hard time trying anything else! Although the restaurant has many amazing food choices, it also serves a excellent selection of alcoholic beverages. They have kickin' mojitos, so I suggest you try one or maybe two sometime.
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Lauren B.

This place does have very interesting and unique dishes along with a very fun, trendy atmosphere. The service, on the other hand, is often slow. You can't beat the location and people around you, though!
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Kelsey K.

Not what I crave. Though they do serve some good drinks.
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Shannon H.

I used to travel to Minneapolis a lot for work and our work team used to visit this place..it's great for groups with fun drink and food options and very lively atmosphere.
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Tiffany A.

I am giving this place a three only because I am in a good mood. It really isn't all that great at all, and I should probably go back and give it a two. This place is OVERRATED. I mean, it isn't awful, it just isn't GOOD. Sure, the atmosphere/ decor is hip and jazzy, but for me that is about where it ends. Overpriced! I have no problem paying top dollar for food, but it better be good. I have not had one thing there that truly made my tongue jump for joy. The menu and drink menu offers quite a few innovative items for the Midwest, but "innovative" does not equal "quality". The worst thing about this place is the people that frequent it! ---Way too many snobby jackasses that think they are the shit just because they are there (hello... this is Minneapolis, not Hollywood... save the 'tude). However, if the food was spectacular, the douche-bags wouldn't have bothered me as much.
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Brandon S.

If you like overpriced drinks, food & wall to wall hipsters this is the place for you. Its Minneapolis' attempt at a coastal club. I wouldnt mind paying the price if it had better atmosphere. The food is ok but there is 10 ft wide strip for the bar with 4 ft. being used by a constant flow of traffic. So I say go for the average food or not at all.
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Hillary S.

I always wanted to like this place, but it feels generally like it's trying too hard. Some of the food is good -- the desserts are fun, and so are the drinks. But I can't say it's reliably good, and overall probably not worth the dough.
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Jeffrey B.

Barely even a spectacle. Overpriced. I had fun times here despite poorly mixed drinks and bland food. Those who accompanied me get 5 stars. The meat tastes like it was boiled.
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Rego S.

Something to definitely check out if you're in the twin cities. It's really dark and loud, so I wouldn't go here for a romantic occasion.
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Linz M.

I have heard such good things about Chino Latino from every source. People around town, magazine articles. So i was excited when i went for dinner one night to finally experience Chino Latino. The restaurant has a fun atmosphere and it is very big. The bar area is a fun spot and the downstairs is good for big groups. The rest of my Chino Latino experience was not so great. Service was slow, i understand it was a Friday night and busy but other restaurants have seemed to figure this system out and still have fast service. The food was not impressive. I knew the food is asian and latin but most of the dishes were strictly "latin" and the others were "asian", very few dishes were mixed which I thought they would be. The dishes we ordered which consisted of 1 appetizer and 2 entrees were not impressive either. The food was standard and not worth the price. $30 for an order of chicken & shrimp fajitas, there was no flavor! The food was bland!!! I am in no rush to go back to Chino Latino.
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Michelle W.

Love the decor, love the drinks, the food is okay. It isn't really my thing, but overall it is a very good time. I even remember a well hung pig being on the menu at one point (not sure if it still is). I guess that is where the good drinks come in. They are always pushing the button with their ads, which tend to make me laugh...especially the one about the real doggie bag.
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b g.

While this place is not for me, I will still give it 4 stars. It has a unique, cool atmosphere and the food is actually very good. For dessert get the super fun smores dessert. It is fun and tasty. What I don't like about it is it is EXTREMELY loud. The bar area is too small and completely packed. The service is rude, pretentious and has stupid little policies like not being seated (with reservation) unless your whole party is there and/or (if with a party) they will only take one credit card, they will not split the check, they can not do more than one tab at the table and, BE AWARE, Chino adds a 25% automatic gratuity to groups of 6 or more. YES, 25%. Serious! Also, not worth the 2 hour wait on food while spending too much dinero on drinks. Go to Azia (on Eat Street) instead!
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Miss O.

i haven't been here in years (moved to SF for 3 years) but i always enjoyed this place. i liked the food for the most part and the atmosphere is pretty good too. i just adore uptown mpls and this place. this is a great place to grab a drink late at night or have dinner with some friends or a date.
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Shay T.

I'm averaging out the drinks-atmosphere (5 stars, if you know what you're in for) and the food (0 to 1 stars), and since we can't have 2.5 stars, well, I'll add the other half just because I had a nice girls night out there recently. So the drinks are semi-tropical and fun. I ordered the "crack ho" mojito, and even though I found it kind of offensive as a name, it was pretty fun/ridiculous to put different test tube flavors into the drink. Good times. My friend's drink came in a pineapple. Even better times. The waitress told us that Chino has the best mojitos in the country. Apparently this was a survey that I was not privvy to because I'd have expected that oh... maybe Miami might have better ones than some trashy-yuppie place in Minneapolis? Whatever. They were fine. The drinks were fun. The drinks were not particularly strong so they were not really, really fun. (They were really, really pricey, though.) The waitress also told us that Chino has chefs who act as "scouts" who go out along the Equator to scout new foods. Apparently, she though the drinks she served were stronger than they were if we were going to believe that one without rolling our eyes. But we played along with this "our food is very authentic" crap, and we were not even remotely surprised when the queso fundito was pretty much the same as ChiChi's (which is good!) and another exotic sounding dish was actually what I've always called Irish nachos (french fries covered with cheese, sour cream, onions and salso). I somehow doubt that anyone eating food along the Equator in any part of the world are slathering their daily meals in melted cheese. Anyway, it was fine, but I wound go against every single person who told me to order a lot of small plates to share and tell you to try the real entrees instead. On the other hand, you'll spend a fortune, and really, there are so many better places within walking distance of Chino Latino. Maybe I'm just too old and grumpy for this place. Probably.
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Address : 2916 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN, 55408
Phone (612) 824-7878
Website https://www.chinolatino.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :4:30 pm - 1:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Chino Latino

2916 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Chino Latino Menu

Little Dishes To Share

Street Hawker Skewers

Tio Pepe’s Taco Hole

Bigger Dishes To Share

Argentine Rodizio

From The House Of Wok The Dog

Sides

Tribal Feasts

Desserts

Hot Tea

Coffee

Cognac

Scotch

Tequila

Liqueurs

Rum

Healthy Meal suggestions for Chino Latino

Little Dishes To Share

Street Hawker Skewers

Tio Pepe’s Taco Hole

Bigger Dishes To Share

Argentine Rodizio

From The House Of Wok The Dog

Sides

Tribal Feasts

Desserts

Hot Tea

Coffee

Cognac

Scotch

Tequila

Liqueurs

Rum

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