Centro Basco

Centro Basco Restaurant Review

Opened in 1940, along with a boarding house for shepherds, this sprawling restaurant is one of the last remnants of the local Basque population who once herded sheep in what is now fully suburbanized Chino. The food is wholesome country cooking --- despite the name, more French than Basque-Spanish --- and a good value. With every main course comes a massive tureen of soup for the table that a...

Posted on November 08, 2011. Brought to you by gayot.

Editorial Review

Since 1940, multiple courses of affordable family-style Basque fare are served in this classic eatery.

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on January 07, 2008. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

100

My family has been coming here for about 40 years now. Very little has changed. For those who used to come and stopped because of the heavy smell of cigarette smoke, you can feel comfortable returning: it no longer smells. The food is still amazing and abundant, so come hungry. They don't have as many …

Posted by Diana k. from Yelp on May 02, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

100

My friend who has been coming here for years recommended we have lunch here. I'm so glad we did!!We came around 12ish on a Wednesday and it was pretty empty throughout, except for what looked like a few regulars, very old regulars, but don't let that deter you...The restaurant is big and there are 3 separate …

Posted by SG N. from Yelp on April 26, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

40

After meeting the owner Joe at another place he invited our family to come try his families restaurant, so tonight here we are! We arrived between 7 and 7:05 and we're seated in he bar area while our table was set. I believe our hostess forgot to set us because the table was ready for a little bit before …

Posted by Shayna M. from Yelp on April 21, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

100

Have been here many times love it. It's good portions great service. Brought my whole family and they loved it. I strongly recommend it.

Posted by Lu S. from Yelp on April 16, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

60

Decent food but insanely overpriced and overrated. Maybe we came on an off day, but the lamb was nearly raw and small portions... The staff was friendly but for $150 I expect a lot more than I got. Such a disappointment.

Posted by Emily S. from Yelp on April 14, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Trumpet PlayerOpen since 1940, Centro Basco is the oldest Basque Restaurant in the Chino Valley of Southern California! It continues to be family owned and operated by the Berterretche Family since 1970. The Basque lands stretch along the Pyrennes mountains in the Southern region of France and the Northern region of Spain. The home town of owner Monique Berterretche can be found just outside of...

Posted on May 25, 2015. Brought to you by gogobot.

Family owned and operated for 42 years, Centro Basco is a landmark in Chino. Established in 1940 as a Basque Boarding house, the Berterretche family keeps tradition alive in this European setting, serving homemade fresh food using recipes from the Southe

Posted on February 26, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

Visit Centro Basco and you`ll get an eatery that serves you a French cuisine. Expect the average entrée to cost in the range of $12 to $20.

Details to Note: Carryout is available.

Posted on June 03, 2011. Brought to you by dinesite.