CHINALOA

CHINALOA in New York City is a casual restaurant serving modern Mexican–Asian fusion with Sinaloa influence. The clearest way to understand the kitchen is through the signature dishes: aguachiles, Chinaloa rolls, dumplings with salsa macha, bao finished with salsa macha, and ceviche.

The appeal is the combination of Sinaloa influence with Asian-influenced formats. Expect a menu identity built around contrast: citrus, heat, rolls, dumplings, bao, and salsa macha.

Order for contrast, not for a standard night out

Start with the dishes that most clearly define CHINALOA’s point of view: aguachiles and ceviche, then Chinaloa rolls, dumplings with salsa macha, or bao finished with salsa macha for the Asian-fusion side of the menu. Those dishes are the most useful guide to the restaurant’s modern Mexican–Asian fusion with Sinaloa influence.

At about $40 per person, CHINALOA sits in an approachable range for New York City dining. For diners browsing our full New York City restaurants guide, it is a useful option when the goal is a casual meal with a more specific flavor profile than a generic night out.

The room suits a casual meal

The dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan around formal attire. CHINALOA’s hours also make it practical for afternoon or evening dining: Tuesday through Friday from 2 pm to 11 pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 1 pm to 11 pm, with the kitchen closing at 10:30 pm. It is closed on Mondays.

Who should prioritize it now

Choose CHINALOA if you want modern Mexican–Asian fusion with Sinaloa influence in New York City, especially if aguachiles, ceviche, Chinaloa rolls, dumplings with salsa macha, or bao finished with salsa macha are the kinds of dishes you are looking for. It is less useful for diners specifically seeking a purely traditional Mexican meal.