Centro Basco

We went to Centro Basco to celebrate my grandfathers 90th birthday. This restaurant has been in Chino for a long time since he had been there over 40 years prior and it still got his approval! I ordered the codon blue (my first time trying this dish). It was very flavorful and I enjoyed it! The actual portion of meat was a bit on the smaller side but this is made up for by the delish sides and soup (French onion or tomato basil ) and salad appetizer that come with the meal! I thought the roasted veggies were quite flavorful and the mashed potatoes were incredible. It also came with a bit of cranberry sauce which paired very nicely with the cordon blue since I felt the meat was a bit dry. Others in my party got the oxtail soup and the pork chops and that was quite enjoyed as well. The next time I am here I will definitely be trying the pork chops since they looked incredible! Slightly breaded and quite large for the price ! The ambiance has a "old timey" feel to it. It was a very peaceful dinner experience. They also had a bar area off to one side of the restaurant with some TVs playing whatever sports game was on that night. I also saw a more private room for big parties. The service was very fast, and the waiters were always nearby incase we needed anything. They let us bring in our own cake for our celebration, but they did have a 15$ corking fee when we wanted to bring in our own wine. Overall it was a very nice birthday dinner experience! Boppie (my Grandpa) approved! Date of visit : January 23, 2025

Great service, generous portions, and delicious food. Come hungry as each course adds up to a full belly!

Wonderful ambiance. Very goid food. The pork chops are my favorite. Service is always friendly. It is an experience to eat here.

Why but why did I wait 8 years of living in Chino to come here What made it amazing is the hometown, family owned feel. We dropped in as soon as they were about to close after lunch but they were so welcoming to us anyway and we were a party with a ton of kids. The service was so sweet, kind and informative. The owner even came out to check on us a couple of times to ask is how everything was going. The ambiance almost feels like a restaurant you would find in the mountains somewhere. It's welcoming and cozy with the woods vibes and even a neat bar! After the service the food is the star! Everything tastes homemade like a grandmother made it! I had the Poulet Basque and it was a nice portion with a delicious tomato sauce that was made from scratch. The vegetables were tasty and the mashed potatoes perfect. My sister asked for a cocktail and they told her they would make her anything she would like. She ordered a lemon drop and it was the best one any of us had ever tasted...so fresh and perfectly balanced. To send everything over the top we had the basque cheesecake which a handmade by the owner herself and it definitely didn't disappoint. It had the most delectable texture and wasn't too sweet. I can't wait to come back here for date night or after church on Sundays, special occasions etc. Such a gem in our community.

My family and I opted for the Sunday pre-fixe menu that is an amazing value of $30 a person. For that price you receive either an individual 3 course meal, or family style if others in your party join you. Almost forgot, you even get a glass of wine! The restaurant is family run and a staple if you're ever driving on Central in chino. As soon as you step inside you can feel and see that it's a gathering place for families, new and old. To start, you'll receive a basket of sliced fresh bread and a generous portion of cheese (ours was bleu) on arrival. Your next course is soup de jour and side of beans, which our waitress suggested we add to the soup. We did so and she was correct. The soup was hearty and the beans only elevated it. Next up was a very simple salad dressed in only a light oil and vinegar, which is a welcome break between what's to come. The "starter" for our prefixe was Chicken Chasseur, similar to a coq au vin, but with a basque twist. This was 4 quarter chicken pieces in an amazing sauce with cut up veggies. The chicken was tender and fell off the bone. Our main entree was ribeye and fries, which was hard to believe after receiving the amazing chicken dish. The ribeyes were thin cut (which we appreciated at this point in the meal) and topped with fresh garlic and butter. The ONLY low mark of the entire meal was the fries on the side. Nothing to write home about. At the end of the meal, we had enough leftovers for another meal for 4. The meal was great and amazing value you cannot find anymore. Highly recommend stopping in for a Sunday prefixe, and note, the menu always changes!

Such a hidden gem in downtown Chino!Everyone should try this place at least once in life! It's THAT good. The place and especially the food will make you feel like you just stumbled upon an authentic eatery in a European village where locals come to eat with family and friends.Everything we had is just amazing!Oxtail stew Poulet BasqueFideo soupJalapeño poppers Sourdough bread, beans & salted butterGateau Basque Sterling's Cab SauvDefinitely worth the drive just to have the oxtail stew alone, which apparently wasn't on the menu in the beginning but it's so popular when served during the once-a-month communal type dining they decided to add it to the regular menu.Portion size is really generous, yet full of flavors leaving us wanting more.Service is friendly and on-point. Brandon & Jacob attentively checked on us without being intrusive at all. They promptly change the plates and offer to box up leftovers including the soup.Look forward to coming back to try other items on the menu such as the rack of lamb.Also there's a really nice full bar upfront and a second bar in the middle of the restaurant.Great job Centro Basco!

My mom loves escargot and there aren't many restaurants that serve it. This was our first time and it was fabulous! Service, atmosphere and food were great.

I feel like this restaurant is so underrated. I really did enjoy my meal but feel people just don't know about this place. It really has a home cooked food taste. If you venture here, try the ox tail stew.

I only ordered a chicken salad to go, it was a little pricey at $18 but the chicken was delicious. And their house vinegar & oil was perfect. I didn't even need the ranch I asked for on the side. However I wish they would've let the chicken cool a bit before adding it on top. It cooked my lettuce a little making some pieces soggy/wilted. It was a Tuesday night & the door to the main restaurant side was locked. Only the front door was open by bar. Which was confusing. It's separated into 3 areas it seems. Bar, family restaurant & what looks like a bingo area for seniors (where they do taco Tuesdays). Cool spot that makes you feel like you are in a small town outside or CA.

Been coming here for a very long time and the food is delicious as always. Great service and reasonable prices for the amount of food they serve you. Bernadette and her family treat everyone with kindness. Love this place and the food. 46 years and counting as a patron. Best split pea soup and bread ever!!!