Peruvian rotisserie chicken done right—juicy, flavorful, and always a great value. A go-to for classic dishes and group dining.
This Peruvian restaurant is a consistent favorite, particularly celebrated for its succulent rotisserie chicken, often praised for staying juicy and flavorful. Many patrons highlight the exceptional value, especially through lunch specials that can even extend to leftovers. The vibrant atmosphere makes it a great spot for groups and out-of-town guests.
Renowned for its Peruvian rotisserie chicken, or 'pollo a la brasa,' this restaurant is frequently recommended for its juicy and perfectly cooked offerings. The accompanying green sauce is also a fan favorite. While chicken is the star, other Peruvian classics like ceviche and lomo saltado are also available, though some feedback suggests focusing on the chicken for the best experience. Some users noted that while ceviche can be tasty, portion sizes might be small.
"The rotisserie chicken (pollo a la brasa), especially with the aji verde (green) sauce, is highly recommended. The lunch specials offer great value. Other popular items include salchipapas and plantains."
Customers consistently praise the quality and flavor of the rotisserie chicken, often noting its juiciness and the excellent value, especially for lunch specials. There are occasional mentions of inconsistency with certain side dishes.
Important Note
While generally praised, there have been minor comments about the inconsistency of certain side dishes like maduros, and some users felt the ceviche portions were too small.
"Pio Pio was suggested as a Peruvian food option, suitable for a birthday celebration."
Positive"Pio Pio, known for its Peruvian rotisserie chicken, is suggested as a festive, delicious, and reasonably priced option for Christmas dinner."
Positive"Pio Pio is mentioned as a solid option."
Positive"The user recommended checking the Pio Pio Matador menu for a meal."
Neutral"This Peruvian restaurant is suggested as a casual dining option and is known for its salchipapas, which are popular with children."
Positive"The commenter believes the Pio Pio restaurants, primarily located in Manhattan, are the closest NYC equivalent to Zankou Chicken."
Positive"Pio Pio is recommended for chicken and their garlic sauce."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"Pio Pio is described as a New Yorker staple that remains popular and holds up well over time, offering amazing prices and great food."
Positive"The commenter mentions that Pio Pio's green sauce is also noteworthy."
Positive"Pio Pio is consistently loved, especially for its green sauce, although the maduros can occasionally be inconsistent."
Positive"Seconding the recommendation for Pio Pio, stating it is solid."
Positive"This user disagrees with a comparison of Claudy's to Pio Pio, stating that Pio Pio has much better distinct Peruvian roast chicken flavors."
Negative"Pio Pio is recommended for rotisserie chicken."
Positive"Pio Pio is listed as a recommendation for rotisserie chicken in Manhattan."
Neutral"Pio Pio is recommended as the best rotisserie chicken in the city, also mentioning their green sauce."
Positive"This user seconds the recommendation for Pio Pio 8, noting it's one of the few places in the area that can easily handle larger group sizes."
Positive"This user suggests Pio Pio 8 as a possible restaurant that might be able to accommodate a group of 5-10 people."
Neutral"The user finds Pio Pio's lunch special to be an excellent value, as it provides enough food to stretch into multiple meals."
Positive"Pio Pio is highlighted as a favorite for Peruvian chicken, especially for delivery and leftovers."
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