Pio Pio Restaurant Inc

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For three star Peruvian, try Pio Pio in Flushing. The menu is brief.

User Reviews of Pio Pio Restaurant Inc

Yelp.com Review - by Angelica K.

5.0 of 5 stars. it's a limited menu but everything on it is the FUCKIN BOMB. seriously. well done.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by danielle r.

5.0 of 5 stars. there is literally NO SUCH THING as a bad meal at this place. their chicken is ridiculously tasty, it should be illegal. their spicy green sauce is like chicken soup for the soul. i would put that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

3.0 of 5 stars. After a return trip I think both of my visits should be a 3... I think I was just too vacation-sick for our time in Peru before and over-inflated their rating. But, yeah, 3. (Or a -1 if you hate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica R.

4.0 of 5 stars. So it's a Sunday morning, and I want to get drunk (this is normal right?). So going over all my brunch specials and unlimited drink locations, I realized I'm really lazy and just wanted to stay in my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamel O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pio Pio is always a hit. You will read about all the food options in the other reviews. I love the salad with the avocado and tomatoes. But there is one big reason to go to Pio Pio: SANGRIA!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mika Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Gotta say try the green sauce! That's worth 5 stars alone!!! Been going to Pio Pio for a couple years now. My boyfriend put me on to this restaurant...thank you bf! lolThe atmosphere and the ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ravi J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sangria is strong, and the chicken is amazing. In fact, there ain't much more to this place other than the chicken.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice and had a good experience twice. The atmosphere: decor and artwork are beautiful, high ceilings, and there's a little garden area in the back too for outside seating. the first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by amanda j.

4.0 of 5 stars. read the other review -- I have ordered delivery here more than 5x and once the guy got lost and took a long time, but never a problem with the order itself. I have gone to pick up a whole bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pixel F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love the simplicity of this place. Many times you go to a restaurant and the menu leaves you as indecisive as when you walked in. We've frequented this place over the years and I must...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by KB E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Haven't been yelping much but Pio Pio needs a REAL review. I don't want to pour Haterade on simply because I like to give people props when its due. But pio pio does not deserve the typical 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sushma M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend would not and could not stop raving about this place, until i finally gave in and went there with him. I was NOT disappointed at all! It was sooo delicious, from the green sauce that I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel F.

4.0 of 5 stars. What is in that Green Sauce?!?!? I can Drink that sauce, thats how good it is. Which is why I think they are clever . By Having a great sauce they dont have to worry about how well they cook since we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! I like the atmosphere and the decor. The menu's limited to a few items, but it is delish and portions are humungous. That green sauce is amazing. They should bottle that sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wilson S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere here is great. They even have a little open air seating section in the back. At times in can be busy but that just lets you know the food here is really good.The portions are big so no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeet B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is fantastic and it is relatively cheap. I've been here ten times and have ordered the exact same thing all ten times. If you have anywhere from 2-4 people I would recommend ordering the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John P.

1.0 of 5 stars. Over-priced and lousy service. I avoid going here like the plague!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabella W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very limited menu, although everything is good. The portions are huge so it's good to share unless you have been starving yourself the whole day.The green sauce is awesome, so is their chicken, yuca...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by nozone p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was not sure if I would ever come here after reading some reviews about rude service but this past Friday I ended up in front of Pio Pio and I could not resist. It was about 10pm when we arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to bring friends from out of town for a simple and delicious meal. Case in point: We went on a Saturday for lunch. The sun was out so we were seated in the terrace garden which I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ERICA O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ahhhh, their chicken...YUM! This is my all time favorite spot for rotisserie chicken....a trip to NY is worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Matador special is the way to go if you have a group of people. Great chicken, avocado salad, rice, beans, maduras, fries...there's a bit of everything and it's all quite good. Make sure you get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sangria! Sangria! Sangria! Go with a friend and have the Matador and a pitcher of sangria. The chicken is delicious and so is the green sauce. Other than the amazing Matador and Sangria don't expect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana C.

1.0 of 5 stars. As an American Peruvian it is so disappointing to encounter racism and ignorance amongst our own kind. Here's the story .....my mom called to make reservation for a party of 12....she spoke to a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Catalina C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken (otherwise known as Pollo a la Brasa) is hidden treasure in the world of chicken. And I can't lie, this place does it pretty well. Unfortunately, the rudeness and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia P.

1.0 of 5 stars. You know, being Peruvian and all, I have always been very proud of this place and I have always enjoyed the food because it's so yummy. I have brought co workers, friends, and family here..Several...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aldo S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the chicken here. It is perfectly done every time. The Sangria is great and always flowing. The sides are a bit plain but the chicken makes up for it. If you like South American/Peruvian check...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE the chicken. It's been marinated really well. Everything else is OK. The Jalea is too fried and the ceviche is mediocre. However, the chicken and the green sauce wins me over every time...and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome chicken. Well marinated and super flavorful. The salchipapas were great too - fried hot dog slices on a bed of french fries. Really. The avocado salad was underwhelming, just a few slices...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I literally live 3 blocks away for my whole life and I've never heard about this place until a couple weeks ago. There was some hype spreading around by my workplace so I thought I would have it a go....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Reana T.

4.0 of 5 stars. There is nothing wrong with this place other than the fact it does not deliver to my apartment and I can never find parking. I trek to this place from Flushing at least 4 times a month. The chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by megan G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely, without any doubt, my favorite chicken dinner on Earth.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mOmO B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Chicken is pretty yumster here- especially with the green sauce.. prices are really cheap and can feed a family for under 30 bux.Sangrias will knock u the F' out- strongest Sangria's i've had second...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great chicken...awesome sangria and the price is right. The side are ok but once you taste the chicken you will load up on it and forget the sides.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny n.

4.0 of 5 stars. The secret is in the sauce, now if you dare continue to read, read ahead:Firstly, this story begins like every cold... Actually freezing night in NYC!!!. I was tired and bored...I called a friend and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D D.

4.0 of 5 stars. All the things I love about this place: good sangria, awesome chicken, great calamari & all very tasty! It's good to go with a group - friends, family. Very warm and inviting atmosphere!
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by heather a.

4.0 of 5 stars. We just moved to the neighborhood and finally made it over for some dinner on Saturday evening with two friends - the four of us had the Matador and a bunch of the (strong and tasty) sangria, along...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gustavo J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is just so good. Really lively atmosphere made me feel like I was actually in Latin America and it was a total awesome lunch party. The food is absolutely amazing. Me and my party scarfed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Terence T.

3.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere in this restaurant has a lively colorful mood to it. This is place not meant for a first date because the music is so loud i can hardly hear what my gf was saying..other than that, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara G.

4.0 of 5 stars. For a red sangria that sings (and will make you sing) and for a seafood salad whose simple flavors remind you that excellent food need not be complicated, Pio Pio gives you bang for your buck. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allessandra C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is some of the best Peruvian food around and just thinking about the chicken there makes my mouth water....real good :-)
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A co-worker and I got snowed in at LGA for the night. After pouting for a while, we yelped this place and ended up taking a car here.I'd never even been to Queens (or Jackson Heights) and I was soooo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheena B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This Peruvian restaurant is seriously worth traveling to from time to time.Who knew chicken could be so good?Best reserved for late weekend afternoons.The chickens spin on the spit all day & then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina E.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend suggested this restaurant and I've only been there once but I got to tell you, I'm definitely coming back. Getting there is easy by public transportation. From Main Street,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamel O.

2.0 of 5 stars. I debated about writing this review. Do I get a first for this? Yes...yes I do. Why? Because unlike chowhound and everyone else, Yelpers haven't flagged the fact that a second new store front has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Matador combo (chicken pio, rice and beans, avocado salad, Salchippas, tostones- I substitute this with maduro), fried seafood platter and a pitcher of sangria make up for a delicious dinner. Oh, got...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aizza G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great for a crowd.The portions are HUGE! Been here on a date and had way too much food for just the two of us. We had the ceviche for appetizers, which was just ok. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is not a place to go on a date because it gets very crowded and the food is geared towards picking and sharing rather than dining. It is best to come here with friends because it gets loud and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann C.

4.0 of 5 stars. i've been here a few times and even though it's sorta out of the way (and 4 long blocks away from the train station), the atmosphere is worth it. it's just...nice. maybe i'm a big fan of feeling as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Chicken that is tasty, juicy, and delicious! Must try but can weekends can be hell.
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Olivia M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is Peruvian cuisine at its best!! Everything is good... We had the Seafood Platter, and the Matador Combo which consists of Chicken Pio, Rice and Beans, AvocadoSalad, Salchipas and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Friday night at 8pm is the absolute WORST time to try this joint, and being the hungry pregnant lady that I am I almost walked over to the empanada place next door instead of waiting 45 minutues for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Hungry in Jackson Heights by Nury M. at InsiderPages

This is the authentic Pio Pio Restaurant! If you wants great tasting Peruvian rotisserie chicken, you have to go to this location. To avoid waiting on line the best time to go is for lunch on weekdays. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thelma L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious chicken...OMG i love it. Sangria is good too. When they're busy ...they are busy! So service might be a bit prolonged but it's worth the wait! Kind of loud but not overwhelming, and good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I give it 5 stars for DEEEEElicious!The chicken and green sauce is amazing.The tostones are amazing.If you like fried calamari, it's great here.The sangria is pretty good too!Friday and Saturdays are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was very dissapointed. my kids and husband hated the chicken and the rice and beans were nothing to brag about. the salad was good but I can make better for the price. totally overated
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by hugo f.

3.0 of 5 stars. Chicken is not as good as it used to be. They're definitely straying from the original recipe and the service there is suffering lately . The waiters are swamped and a bit disgruntled. Though the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been visisted by the mystery green sauce fairy and will never be the same. As excitign as roast chicken is, its really all about this green sauce. It was so good that upon finishing dinner I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ki G.

5.0 of 5 stars. When my brother brought me to Pio Pio, I was a bit skeptical. I mean, can roast chicken be that good?Yes, yes it can.The chicken is amazing, and when you add the green sauce, it is nothing short of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephen p.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pio Pio Dos is next door to the take-away corner store. This family restaurant is refreshing for Jackson Heights which is overrun by cake stores, cafes and take-away joints. Pio Pio is one of the few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marge L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I ate here only four times within 2 years, and all four times were great. The chicken is so juicy and falls right off the bone (oh god, I should not be writing this now - I'm so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by noelia d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pio Pio is always a good time... everyone here has pretty much already covered it. Food comes almost instantly and although the menu is short, the options are more than satisfying.Only thing is that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is so yummy. They have the best chicken and rice.MMMM I love the chicken on the bone. It's cooked so well, makes my mouth wather just talking about it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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best moist chicken and price

this has to be the best chicken i have ever tasted in a while. I found out there's like 50 of these places in the city but we went to the one in jackson heights because susan ate here before and said we should...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I almost flipped when I saw Pio Pio.. I never knew they had so many different locations.This restaurant is a favorite with my niece and her son.I have to be honest here..I can't see why everyone loves...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marisa L.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you are in the mood for chicken and sangria, Pio Pio is the place to go. They have amazing chicken, juicy and tasty. Order the matador (serving for 2-4). With it I like ordering their avocado...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ima Yelp r.

1.0 of 5 stars. What a disappointment!! And after all the great reviews. That's why we tried it. It started out okay with a nice look to the restaurant and a big open feel, but then quickly went downhill when we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anti O.

5.0 of 5 stars. You definitely can't go wrong with Pio Pio! Their menu is so basic, you could order your meal drunk with one eye open. The chicken meat literally falls off the bone. The spices used on the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrian R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best deal for the money...I can even say that the parking issue still didn't draw this place down in rating for me. Food is very good and service is fast and friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I go to the one on Woodhaven. Always packed, double-parked but well worth it. THE GREEN SAUCE IS SUBLIME. If anyone has the recipe please please email me.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Good Rotisserie Chicken

The rotisserie chicken is amazing. The place is always packed but the wait isn't so bad. They only have three main dishes, but it is well worth it. I've been to the one on 34th Street and in the Bronx, this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best hot sauce in the world. Best chicken a la brasa in the world, too.Update: after another trip last night... I've got to also add the best platanos, jaleo (fried seafood platter), and possibly even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is on my "list". That list of places in your head, the kneejerk list that you automatically revert to when you want something... alcohol, food, movie, quiet, coffee...etc. Pio Pio is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food all around. Chicken (of course), is moist, tender and most definitely delicious. I found the rice and calamari just so-so though. But like others said, the salads, sides, and the sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nefertiti I.

5.0 of 5 stars. They don't have much selection; they only have chicken, a huge fried seafood plate, and various sides like tostones, rice and beans, avocado salad, french fries with hot dogs (salchipapas). The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tero P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place rocks. The food is incredible like everyone has already said, and the place is just a lot of fun to go to. Bright yellow walls are decorated with Incan (I think?) inspired murals.We usually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica T.

3.0 of 5 stars. uppers: large portion sizefried foodgood sangriadowners:almost everything here is friedwaiters speak and understand little English
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food, however, you can get the same stuff everywhere else in the neighborhood for cheaper.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best chicken EVER!The food here is great, especially to go in a group and share.I think what really does it for me is the sauce they give you for the chicken... Everytime I go here, I walk out 10...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, let me start by saying I do not eat meat off the bone. I know I am a freak but for whatever reason it freaks me out. Now, I can officially say this is the only place I will eat the chicken off the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anson P.

4.0 of 5 stars. You can't really go wrong with this place. The chicken is pretty good although I've had more than enough Peruvian chicken in the DC area. The chicken here is par for the course as far as chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon K.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars for the moist chicken and the green sauce. Maybe 5 stars for the green sauce. I wish I could just put that jar of green sauce into my purse to take home....if I had enough sangria (which is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is delicious!!! What a bargain, you can order half a chicken, sweet plantains, tostones, rice & beans and a pitcher of sangria for cheap cheap cheap!!! Besides the fact that food is great,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent chicken. So yum, so good! The salad is amazing as well, a nice platter of avocado, tomato, lettuce, etc. Rice and beans... mmmm!The atmosphere is very vibrant and many times there is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't wait to bring my family to visit Pio Pio, because the portions are great and the chicken is marvelous. You don't understand, I have four brothers, they need sizeable portions of we're ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Beware: Pio Pio Supporting Local Street Thugs!!!

I have been going to Pio Pio (138st and Cypress, Mott Haven) since it opened a little while back. Its a nice place..good food...and a GREAT addition to the neighborhood. However, when you enter this trendy...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by beverly c.

3.0 of 5 stars. it was better than i expected but a bit pricey for chicken, fries etc. decor is nice. its a good place for a casual celebration and friends. tonight's meal was ridiculously salty! i am still drinking...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yasmin Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah, Pio Pio. I go here at least once a week. Like everyone else said, the chicken is AMAZING. Juicy and tender and tasty. I know you're thinking "it's just chicken!" but seriously, it's the best I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent chicken, small selection, huge 2 floor restaurant, no bar areaMy friends brought me here for my birthday. Its a huge restaurant. It takes up 2 store fronts and there is a 2nd floor. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Baby chicks go Pio Pio and wait for mommy to come...The chicken here is amazing. I have no idea what they do to it, but it is amazing. It's cooked to perfection, the skin is just delicious. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. was not impressed. restaurant itself was attractive and large (2 floors). service was fine, the matador special was a great value, it could feed 3 ppl. my bf and i were only able to eat half of it;...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew n.

4.0 of 5 stars. Peruvians make some great chicken. And Salchipapas. Mmm... There's also a seperate take-out branch next door that reall expedites the orders.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by George K.

5.0 of 5 stars. there chicken is amazing.....oh yeah and don't forget that delicious spicy green sauce to dip that succulent chicken in....i usually order the matador for me and my friends.....it will easily feed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ethan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is amazing! I was brought out with co-workers for lunch, and it was my first true Peruvian meal ever. The environment was really fun, however the 90's rock music didn't really fit the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by C L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The chicken is so tender and juicy! The avocado salad is excellent as well! I would highly recommend this place to get down and eat with your hands. The floor to ceiling glass windows are a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by daniel m.

3.0 of 5 stars. My first visit to Pio Pio was about 5 or 6 years ago when they opened the first one on the Upper East Side.. My experience was less then positive.. I think I might have drank two pitchers of Sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah, the chicken!Ah, the fried plantains!Ah, the french fries!Ah, the green sauce!Bring a hungry friend because the servings are huge. Get a sangria too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Great FOOD

My boyfirend took me here a few years ago and I became addicted to their menu. Superb Peruvian food with a Mix of other worlds. Fun for all Busy place might have to talk a little louder but it is OK. Great for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kirsten s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have no clue why my boyfriend and I haven't gone here sooner. It is amazing!!! The matador special is huge and tasty and for $28 you get enough food to feed four people. Everything in the matador...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Divine. Chicken is outstanding - and I have historically avoided chicken on the bone. The side dishes are excellent (yummy yummy chimichurri sauce!) and the sangria is out of this world. The fact...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Try it now

Great food found here. But you may have to wait for a table they also have a take out place on the corner Nice atmosphere nice people lively palce. A fun place and a good place to bring American friends to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE BEST CHICKEN I'VE EVER EATEN. And I've eaten a lot of chickens. The Matador Combo is intense and good for 2 or 3 or 4 people, but let it be known that you can also just order half a chicken for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Raymond H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pio Pio is a great group dining space for all JH-ers (that's Jackson Height-ers, for those of you not in the know). Lively, friendly and loud, you can't help but be carried away by the party-like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is worth the drive to Jackson Heights. Get the Matador Special and the Sangria. Great place to go with a medium sized group and celebrate the celebration!I've also found this place to be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlene J.

5.0 of 5 stars. My b-friend who lives in Queens was always raving about this joint, but it's a little far from his apartment, so we never went. Until the day we did.GET THE SANGRIA! Never in my life have I tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Get the matador special!!! You get so many sides with your Peruvian chicken. The green hot sauce is delicious too. The chicken is so moist and scrumpcious! Worth the wait in line! They take...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Boston Market on steriods

if you like chicken then this is it, its cheap, great for delivery you usual get more food. Sangria is really good to, restaurant is a little small but it works. highly recommend for date or just getting...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hispanic cuisine. I had the whole roasted chicken, salchipapas (french fries with sausage), calimari and saffron rice. Food was very good. I liked the salchipapas and rice alot. The calimari is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by TL C.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Pio Pio" --- it means "chick chick!"It's a long standing rule among my friends that if you say anything twice it'll be good --- I have no idea what we were thinking, except that the idea probably...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Pio Pio-Best Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken in the City!

This place has the tastiest and most authentic Peruvian rotisserie chicken in the city. I'm Peruvian and I've tried many Peruvian chicken places in the metro NYC area. In my opinion, the chicken in t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Must do once a week

I have to ditto all of the posts here. This is truly the "Gem of Jackson Heights". I went for the first time 2 weeks ago and returned the next week. It will be a regular for me! The green sauce and that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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Rotisserie Chicken with Latino Flavor

This is one of my favorite places in the city. The menu is simple and the bright decor and latin music are absolutely great. The wait staff is amongst the friendliest in the city. You must have the sangria....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2004
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MAKE RESERVATIONS!

This place is usually hit or miss. The chicken is a sure-fire hit, but their fish can be underpar. I highly suggest you make reservations, as wait times can be extremely long. This restaurant is always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2004
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Pio Pio at least once a week!

A total gem! Pio Pio is the kind of restaurant I adore introducing to friends, family, everyone! I'm there normally once a week (though somtimes more) because I just can't go more than a few days without that...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2003
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Sergeant DJ

Terrific food!! This place is just great!!! You are always welcome, whether all dressed up, or in Jeans and a t-shirt!! The waitors, although their English is not the best, are very friendly and attentive!...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2003
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Excellent Food

I have to admit, this is one of the best chicken in town. The food is great, the waiters are polite if you are not peruvian ofcourse. Well I think the price is way high considering this is a place where...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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A definite must!

This place is fabulous! The portions are massive, the food is perfect, and the vibe is jovial and friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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Delicious!!!

Great food, great decor, wonderful service, oh, did I mention great food!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2002
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The best of Peru

Pio Pio has gone a long way from its beginings some years ago. I went with a small party to the Pio Pio at Northern Blvd. The menu was still small, but the quality of food that came out of the kitchen was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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New York Times

with brick walls, a pressed tin ceiling and big windows overlooking northern boulevard, pio pio is an attractive restaurant and a good place for a date.the menu is brief and the specialty is the moist and...
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Dine.com

every body should try these restaurant , that food is very good,...
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