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Quick Info

User Rating:

3.5 out of 5 (from 143 users)

Address:

2916 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis

Tel:

(612) 824-7878

Hours:

M-Th: 4:30pm-1am

F-Sa: 4:30pm-2am

Su: 10am-1am

Parking:

valet

Outdoor Seating:

ground level

Smoke Level:

none - ordinance

Chino Latino ($$$)

Happy Hour & Drink Specials

Updated on December 9th, 2008

Happy Hour: $3.50 Tap Beers, Bloody Marys, $3 House Wines, & $2-5 Food Menu

$3.50 Bloody Marys, Tap Beers, $3 House Wine + $1 tacos & $2-5 Food Specials

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Average User Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (from 143 users)

Chino Latinos is the hip version of its partner, Figlios. This is where Uptown goes to be seen and bask in the orangish glow of a modern-styled bar/lounge/restaurant. The crowd here is usually young professional or older business people that are checking out a hip joint, money is flashed, good times are had. Come here with a group to enjoy the large oversized portions (sized and priced for at least 2). You can also get a group together for a pig roast (advanced warning and minimum 10 people required). Chino Latino is huge, but usually gets pretty smoky, especially in the bar or lounge area, which is the only place you get their happy hour specials. The music is Latin dance or Latin jazz and is a welcome change to the normal music heard at nearby places like the Independent, Figlios, Williams, etc. They were also the first place to offer a little exposure into the women’s bathroom (you share the sinks). We love the concept of Chinos, a hip South Hemisphere theme in the middle of Uptown at affordable prices. THRIFTY TIP- Valet is $5, try taking a right on 31st to find free neighborhood street parking.

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I love Chino Latino's and Figlio's! The food is so good, and it's different from your basic menu. Do make sure to pay attention to what you are ordering, It can get really expensive! I love the sharing concept.

-- Bananarchy gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 07:52 11.28.08

Last time I went there my girlfriend got a vodka tonic and I decided to be adventurous and get a specialty drink. The thing came out in a giant cocnut with with a pink umbrella. Boy did I look like her gay friend.

-- Some Guy gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 11:23 11.15.08

Fun crowd and great drinks! gh: Sorry you can't meet the dress code. Stay home and play Guitar Hero in your parent's basement. The rest of us don't need to see your bad haircut, filthy sneakers, and ripped jeans.

-- Eduardo gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 15:00 11.09.08

There is no smoke (as the review implies) as there is a law against smoking indoors in mn. this place rocks!

-- B gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 13:07 10.21.08

love the food selection- meant for sharing- the decor, music, and usually well-dressed crowd make a "chill" party atmosphere. Bonus- you can still order sushi & desserts after midnight! table service can be iffy at the late hour, however- our dessert came before we even received water or put in a drink order. Also, their HH specs should be available on the patio & in the round-table dining area, not just the bar. I bet more ppl would order apps @HH if they had somewhere to sit... or stand!

-- solange gave this bar a 4 out of 5 at 22:07 09.29.08

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