Some of our notable press over the years…
Peruvian Picante Restaurant Week
Chef Daniel Olortegui from PioPio restaurant tells us about their very special Causa de Pollo made with PioPio’s signature Juanita’s Chicken
The Price Isn’t the Only Thrill
“The chicken has an addictively tangy note, and it arrives with a spicy sauce made from cilantro, lime and huacatay, an Andean mint; it would be a bargain at twice the price.”
“This Peruvian chain that got its start in Rego Park is renowned for its tender pollo a la brasa, but it also serves darn good empanadas ($8 for two). The crispy, doughy shells hold weighty portions of shredded rotisserie chicken; they’re amped up with enough garlic, salt, and other spices to overwhelm the palate just a bit. Indeed, things almost get out of hand with the aggressive seasonings — until you bite into one of the plump raisins inside, which help tame the saline wallop.” - Ryan Sutton
“It was a few years ago when I was introduced to the wonder that is the Pio Pio sauce. A Peruvian restaurant in New York City, Pio Pio serves juicy, affordable rotisserie chicken. But it was the vibrant green dipping sauce that I became addicted to.” - Andrea Lynn
"This South American restaurant chain manages to nail the nexus of deliciousness and (relative) affordability with its succulent rotisserie chicken. A quarter bird runs just $6, while a full chicken is $19. Also expect classic Peruvian staples like lomo saltado (filet mignon strips stir-fried with soy sauce), parihuela (spicy seafood soup), and assorted ceviches." - Ryan Sutton
The place for expertly seasoned Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken.
“The excellent Peruvian rotisserie birds at this branch of the Queens-based chicken chainlet are marinated for 12 hours in a mixture of cumin, garlic, Peruvian beer, and a few other key ingredients the owners prefer to keep a trade secret. Ponder these mystery spices over a glass of sangria and a “matador combo,” a whole chicken with a tableful of sides."
Better than almost any rotisserie-style bird in the city…
“Along with Julia Child and The Colonel, there aren’t many people in the world of chicken that we’d like to meet as much as Mama Juanita, whose name is all over the Pio Pio menu. Her namesake chicken, which is the focus at all eight locations, is better than almost any rotisserie-style bird in the city.”
