Chino Latino

Located at the crossing of Hennepin and Lake in Uptown Minneapolis, Chino Latino serves spicy "street food from the hot zones," from the jerk chicken skewers of Jamaica to the coconut shrimp curry of Thailand. The atmosphere is energized (with warm pink and red lighting) and social, as evidenced by the family-style servings. Well known as a lively night spot, this restaurant turns into a bar as the evening wears on (though the full food menu is available all night), serving well over 30 kinds of tequila among a wide selection of cocktails, wine and beer.