El Chino Snack - Halifax

The owner was vibrant and welcoming, the mouth watering pork belly bao has been on my mind ever since, and I've told countless friends about the dangerously yummy green tea collins. Not to mention the Latin music had me dancing in my seat. I love this unique addition to the Halifax restaurant scene and I can't wait to come back.

Cute spot, cute ambiance, great fish tacos and margaritas I have no experience with margaritas but I liked it) First off, fish tacos were so good! Fish was perfectly fried in a crispy batter with great toppings. Pork taco was loaded but lacked a wow factor looked good and was filling and juicy though) Chicken wings were dry/overcooked and the flavour wasn’t great reminded me of a cold Chinese fried fish dish-also might be a me thing but I wouldn’t get it again) Nachos were yummy but basic so I felt like the price was a bit high. Chips were very fresh and crunchy. Pork belly bao was yummy but lacked a fresh flavour like cilantro or pickled veg might be a personal preference) but the pork belly was yummy and the bao was fantastic. We ordered the classic margarita and I thought it was great I usually hate tequila but I’m trying to open up and try it again) and the agua de Jamaica wasn’t my jam but that might be a me thing. Female Asian server was great! So nice and helpful BUT there was the grumpiest looking white female server that… might be in the wrong profession. I felt intimidated whenever she glanced at our table. She brought out our nachos and practically rolled her eyes while adding another table to ours I told her to leave nachos on the bench table was full) beside me no biggie). Just big frowns the whole time we were there. Overall pretty good experience, kinda pricy $135 for 2 people) but will be back for more delicious fish tacos and margaritas.

This place is a gem. The atmosphere is wonderful, the cocktails are delicious, and the food is next level.

I went to El Chino for my sisters Bachelorette party. We wanted a mixology themed event and K and her team really delivered. They organized a super fun, informative delicious evening. They were incredibly friendly and helped us through all the steps of crafting our own cocktails. They went above and beyond by decorating the space and crafting personalized cocktails. We also tried some of their snacks which were very tasty and generous. Can’t recommend them enough! Perfect space for a small event or just an evening out with loved ones!

Really sweet spot! The spicy margarita cocktail was deliiish. Pork dumplings and fish tacos were lovely. Cucumber salad was good too but a very generous portion we weren’t able to finish it! Service was amazing too. Would recommend!