"Chino's," as we call it around here, is a casual mix of Chinese and Mexican food. Combination plates are customizable, with entrees including chile relleno (deep-fried, lightly-breaded, cheese-filled poblano pepper [mild]), jade red pork or chicken (think of a tastier version of sweet and sour pork or chicken), and pollo diablo (literally, "devil chicken" and my personal favorite. Breaded and fried bite-sized pieces of chicken, stir-fried with garlic and red pepper flakes). Any entree is available as it is, in a quesadilla, or in a burrito. Combinations come with your choice of rice (steamed, fried, jerk fried, pork fried) and beans (refried or black beans).
Chino's is very casual and very popular with locals. (Friday lunches are usually crowded.) Order at the counter with red pen and coded order form and grab a table. Listen for the staff to yell your name, and they will bring your order to your table.
If the menu sounds a little foreign to you, not to worry. The friendly staff serves samples of any of the dishes. Samples are advisable for first-timers, especially those wary of spicy food.
Before you finish your meal, the snickerdoodles will come by. You get one of these tasty cookies with your meal, so savor every bite!