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Centro Basco

Restaurant Bar Catering service Cocktail bar French restaurant Banquet hall Basque restaurant

One of the Top rated Bars in Chino


Address

13432 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710

Website

www.centrobasco.net

Contact

(909) 628-9014

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (510 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 8 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: family (10) good (9) soup (8) great (8) Centro (7) style (6) salad (6) service (6) experience (6) friendly (6)
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  • 4/5 L C. 2 years ago on Google
    Centro Basco specializes in cuisine from the Basque country, which lies between parts of northern Spain and southern France. Dishes range from roasted chicken, lamb/pork chops, or my favorite, oxtails. You can order individual dishes, but if your there for a family style dinner, you will be served bread, cheese, soup, salad, entry of the day, steak, fries, and of course, wine. The menu changes often, and depending on the day of week, may be served family style. Call ahead of time to find out what will be on the menu ...or just drop in and go with the flow.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aimee W. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Centro Basco. I have been coming for years on weekends for the family style lunch and today I tried the dine in weekday lunch service and was not disappointed. I had three scrumptious pan seared lamb chops with a crispy, flavorful outside and tender meaty inside smothered in chopped garlic. The lamb was excellent, full of flavor and prepared well with sides of mashed potatoes and garlic green beans. For dessert I had a homemade pumpkin cheesecake that was heavenly. It's texture was perfect and the crust was out of this world. The addition of a dollop of whipped cream brought everything together for a delightful dessert. I've never had a bad experience here and have enjoyed coming with groups of 15+ for family style weekends. The staff is incredible and know how to treat you right. See you again soon Centro Basco! For more food reviews and pictures follow me on Instagram @Aimee.Eats_
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jared C. 2 years ago on Google
    (Via Eat the World Los Angeles) - There are multiple rooms (and bars), but even the main dining room can comfortably host small and big groups within its wood wainscoted walls. Old photographs and paintings set the mood of culture and tradition, but within minutes of sitting down even those with no familiarity into Basque food or people cannot hide from the warm, contagious vibe.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R. A. Contreras , M. 1 year ago on Google
    I finally went to try the paella on Friday evening. It did not disappoint. It has plenty of seafood: shrimp, clams, mussels. Also, a few pieces of Lukinka sausage and chicken drumettes. I'm a rice fanatic, so I would have preferred more. Insanely delicious and at$30 well worth it! I added the $8 to make it a meal which came with bread, butter, soup, beans, and salad. I loved the house made Bleu cheese that came mixed in and had a slice of Jack cheese on top. However, make sure to ask for tomatoes and onions if so inclined. I left very satisfied and definitely will return. Service was on the slow side, but very friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lee Ann S. 2 years ago on Google
    Our favorite place to eat! The split pea soup on Saturday nights is the best although all their soups are delicious! Over the years I’m sure we have tried everything on the menu, but now I always have the lamb chops. So good! From the bottomless soup, bread & salad bowls to the variety of main courses. Everything is fresh, consistent & cooked to perfection. It’s like coming home. ♥️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renae W. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Love Lamb Day one of my favorite days to come. French onion soup, salad, bread blue cheese, lamb shanks and beans. The best!! Come for the Border Table lunch you will not be disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 erica dana (. 9 months ago on Google
    when i say the food is like home cooking, i mean that you could make something just as good at home. the servings are large and the sides are plentiful. so plentiful that there’s a lot of waste. the service was excellent, attentive, and professional. the dining room looks like the lounge in a bowling alley, though. the burnt cheesecake was great, so go light on dinner, just for the experience , and save room for dessert.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven J. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is great. It was our anniversary and we decided to go out after a year or so not dinning out. It was a great experience. The staff here are very happy, kind and polite. Always checking in on a timely manner. We were well taken care even though they have a full house and a big party just next door. The food was great!! So good and everything arrived in a timely manner as well. It was tasty. They have a full bar as well. One can just ask them to make any type of cocktails and/or drinks one desire! Feel like part of a family eating here! Great experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ethan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Centro Basque is a historic experience as much as it is a culinary one. Featured on their menu is food from the spanish-french countryside. While the price is in the mid 20's and above it definitely meets the cost. The boarders special will definitely fill you up and changes daily to let you try various flavors. Last time I went it was salmon and steak with soup and salad and while not for me it came with a glass of wine. A wonderful place with delicious food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry Y. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I have been eating at Centro Bosco for some years. Would you really enjoy the food and I've had many traditional dinner servings. Always good always friendly great place to eat and enjoy life.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Big A. 2 years ago on Google
    This place may not be for everyone but it is for me! I really liked it. Lamb chops, split pea soup, potatoes au gratin and friendly service. What more could you ask for?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank G. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is pretty good and the staff are very friendly. When Melissa is at the bar, make sure you ask her to make her specialty drink. You will be amazed at what she makes and how she makes it!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Pam S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and friendly setvice. My sisters had never had Basque food before. They said it was such a treat. We had the :"Borders Lunch." Servedd family style we had soup, salad, appetizer of beef tongue and tomatoes, two cheese plates, large basket of bread, pork chops, vegetable, potatoes, and two glasses of wine. Four adults and one grandson yet our bill was just $74.25!

  • 5/5 Marion F. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great. There is a welcoming family of atmosphere. I just docked 1 star because prefer our wine bottles opend at the table.

  • 5/5 Milagros S. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious Food, great atmosphere, good service and very reasonably priced.

  • 5/5 Cali L. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant fantastic! I've never had a bad meal here. 100% recommend this place for people that like new dinning experiences.

  • 5/5 John Valdez S. 1 year ago on Google
    I and my brother celebrated our birthday dinner at Centro Basco. Absolutely amazing as always. My family has been loyal customers since the 70s. If you can afford it I urge you to experience it. I had a ribeye for my entree. We went with a family style service. We had a great time. Peace big John

  • 5/5 Ro 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food and the staff were super nice!

  • 3/5 Ann G. 1 year ago on Google
    We give 4 stars for service. Staff was attentive and friendly. The food, on the other hand was not good. Vegetables were not fresh. My husband ordered a 14 oz ribeye steak, cost $43.95, Totally overpriced! And it wasn't good. I ordered calamari steak, tasted old. We wanted to like this place, but we can't.

  • 5/5 Kristin M. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been coming here for several years. The family are wonderful people who love to show their heritage through their food! Their banquet room can be split into two smaller sections for smaller groups. Centro Basco should be on your “to visit” list!


Call (909) 628-9014 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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