Juicy Peruvian rotisserie chicken & vibrant green sauce, a must-try for flavor & value. Solid choice for takeout & groups too.
This Peruvian restaurant is a highly recommended spot, particularly for its rotisserie chicken (pollo a la brasa) and its signature green sauce. Reviewers consistently praise the chicken for being juicy and flavorful, making it a standout choice for both dine-in and delivery. While the chicken is a clear winner, other popular dishes include ceviche and avocado salad, though some customers have noted inconsistencies in side dishes like plantains and a perceived lack of quantity in certain ceviche offerings.
This Peruvian eatery is celebrated for its rotisserie chicken, often described as juicy and flavorful, and its signature green sauce. While the chicken is a consistent hit, other dishes like ceviche and avocado salad also receive positive mentions. However, a few customers have pointed out that side dishes such as plantains can be inconsistent and some ceviche portions may be small.
"The rotisserie chicken (pollo a la brasa) and the accompanying green sauce are highly recommended. The avocado salad and salchipapas are also mentioned positively."
Overall, customers have a very positive sentiment, frequently recommending the restaurant for its delicious and well-prepared Peruvian chicken and distinctive green sauce. Some minor inconsistencies with side dishes and portion sizes for ceviche have been noted.
Important Note
Some customers have experienced inconsistencies with side dishes like plantains and have noted that portion sizes for ceviche can be small. There has also been a comment expressing confusion about the availability of Peruvian yellow sauce, with only garlic and green sauces being offered.
"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."
Positive"This user expresses confusion and mild frustration that Pio Pio, a place known for chicken, also serves ceviche, feeling it lacks a clear focus."
Negative"This user recommends Pio Pio for its avocado salad, in addition to its more commonly known chicken dishes."
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