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Top Sentiments among Pio Pio Express Llc Reviewers
Good peruvian chicken
Great avocado salad
Interesting menu choices
Great side dishes
Spicy Aji sauce
Wonderful plantains
Great Pollo Matador
Best green jalapeno flavored dipping sauce
Love hot green sauce
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Customer Reviews (33 reviews)
Moni112
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2009I have been to Pio Pio many times for the chicken, not the customer service or ceviche. 1) it's known for the chicken, not the ceviche. 2) peruvian ceviche is different from mexican ceviche, so there's no comparison.... (more)
cochate
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2009Just came back from piopio w/big disappointment. We ordered a glass of chardonnays and it tasted/looked like water has been blended in. We had $32 combo meal, the chicken was salty and dried. Avocado salad was... (more)
lora_home
on Citysearch Nov 23, 2008I read the other reviews and they are misleading. This is not a place for ceviche, flan or saffron rice. I have never actually ordered these things because you can't really expect them to be good coming from a place that... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2008Great Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken at absolutely affordable price.Ask them to deliver, toss a salad, and now you have a healthier and more delicious alternative to KFC for a casual gathering.... (more)
gnorman
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2008I took my wife out because her friends told her it was a nice place. Things started off ok, we ordered the Tamale and Ceviche, Not good but we're used to the Mexican Ceviche and this tastes alot different. With my entree I... (more)
gervaciopt
on Citysearch Jul 31, 2008It took me 5 times to ask for my condiments and at least three times to get a glass of water. The waiter was unfriendly and made a face when I asked to have my uneaten food put in a bag to take home, all three dishes of which... (more)
doody1
on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008Walked in. Ordered whole chicken. Walked out. Went home. Opened container. Looked down. Pubic hair wrapped around bone of drumstick. Need I say more? (more)
askmax
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2008Nice place, but much rather go to a new Peruvian place called, Chicken Festival. Much better chicken and lower prices. Best deal on the UES. Between 82nd and 83rd on 1st. (more)
lacolonia
on Citysearch Mar 07, 2008The 1746 First Ave. Pio-Pio restaurant has the worst service! Even on slow nights this little restaurant has unfriendly staffers. It's a real shame because the food is very tasty, but EVERY TIME we go the waiters,... (more)
guywithacause
on Citysearch Dec 27, 2007I 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... (more)