Juicy Peruvian rotisserie chicken w/ acclaimed green sauce. A NYC staple for flavorful pollo a la brasa & classic dishes.
This Peruvian establishment is a go-to for its exceptionally juicy and flavorful rotisserie chicken, often lauded as some of the best in the city. Diners particularly rave about the accompanying green sauce, which is a must-try accompaniment to the perfectly cooked chicken. While the chicken is the undisputed star, classic Peruvian dishes and sides like the avocado salad are also well-received, making it a reliable choice for a satisfying meal.
The restaurant is highly regarded for its Peruvian rotisserie chicken, often described as juicy, flavorful, and a standout dish, particularly with their signature green sauce. While many enjoy classic Peruvian staples like Lomo Saltado and ceviche, some find the ceviche portions small and occasionally question the restaurant's focus when it also serves ceviche. The avocado salad and plantains also receive positive mentions.
"The restaurant is highly recommended for its Peruvian rotisserie chicken, particularly with their signature green sauce. The lunch special is also highlighted as a great value. The avocado salad is another positively mentioned item."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, frequently praising its Peruvian rotisserie chicken and the accompanying green sauce. Some users mention that quality can vary slightly by location, and a few express disappointment with ceviche portions or the availability of specific sauces.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the quality can vary by location. A few reviews mentioned small portions for ceviche or inconsistent maduros. One user expressed disappointment at the absence of yellow Peruvian sauce.
"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."
Positive"A user suggests that Pio Pio is primarily known for its chicken with green sauce, implying it might not be the best choice for ceviche."
Neutral"The original poster found the mixto ceviche tasty enough but was disappointed by the small quantity."
Neutral"The author recommends Pio Pio for delivery as it travels well. They highlight the Peruvian chicken, green sauce, salchipapas, and plantains."
Positive"The user was shocked that Pio Pio did not have the Peruvian yellow sauce they were looking for, only offering clear garlic or green sauces instead."
Negative"Recommends Pio Pio 8 for its Peruvian rotisserie chicken lunch special."
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