This restaurant is a staple in Jackson Heights. You can sit down to eat here, but from this location, we usually take-out. The chicken, rice and beans are consistently delicious. The fried plantains are amazing too as are the fries. The girls taking orders at the register are always friendly and helpful. I have ever only had positive experiences here. This is a great place. read more

We were extremely pleased with the service provided, which was exemplary throughout our visit. Furthermore, the culinary offerings represented exceptional value, as the quality and portion sizes far exceeded the price point; indeed, the meal was so substantial that we departed with a significant quantity of leftovers. The open windows are a great touch--they give you a perfect view of the area and make the whole place feel bright and airy. read more

I dined here the evening of 3/28/26 with another Yelp Elite. We ordered the Rotisserie Chicken Breast, the Lomo Salteado with Yucca Fries, the Arroz Chaufa with Chicken and Shrimp, and two Pisco Sours (a Peruvian cocktail). The food and cocktail were not commensurate with the prices. The Rotisserie Chicken was moist and tasty, and the portion was huge, but the green sauce was too spicy for me. The chicken stood well on its own. The filet mignon in the Lomo Salteado was not seasoned. It was so bland that not even the extra salt that I added could fix the taste, but the Yucca Fries were outstanding--especially when dipped in some green sauce. The Arroz Chaufa with Shrimp also let me down. It tasted like slightly rancid oil was used to make it. The shrimp did not taste fresh caught, either, and the chicken was pitifully dry. The Pisco Sour left a lot to be desired although the foam on top was decorated nicely! The place is large and well decorated with Peruvian masks on the wall. The waiter provided good service, and the owner was walking around the floor, managing the place, but I AM ONE AND DONE! I will not be back! read more

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3/28/26. 2.5 stars. Visiting this OG place was a bit of a let down. The chicken breast ($7.50) was juicy and I really enjoyed the green sauce. The pisco sour ($15) was made as req w/o simple syrup but not worth the price. Now, the chaufa with chicken/shrimp ($28) was bland and the huge chicken pieces were bone dry. We also had the lomo saltado ($36) and that was also disappointing. The steak was tender but there was zero seasoning/taste. It was taken off of the bill but I don't see myself ever returning. read more

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Came here this afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner and we shared the Matador Combo, which was more than enough for the 3 of us; and they didn't disappoint either, the food IS DELICIOUS and we washed it down with their famous red sangria! If you haven't gone, make your way!!! read more

Pio Pio 2 - Red Sangria - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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First time trying this and we got it for take out. Overall, pretty good. The chicken is good but it definitely needs the sauces (the green is the best). The rice is really really good as well. The restaurant doesn't skimp out on the portions either, they piled on the plantains and we got 3 pretty big pieces of chicken. Would order again and recommend. read more

Pio Pio 2 - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

This was my first time ever having a chicken empanada at this particular location and style! Here in New York. I forget which cultural background my boyfriend took me to for empanadas, but I've only had the Argentinian style made by my friend at her house. I've never had a chicken empanada that had olives and raisins inside it's mixture, but honestly, the sweet and sourness of both fruits gave the chicken a very good flavor, and I loved mixing the kind of mustardy zingy sauce with the green sauce that had some spice or heat!! We ordered takeout so the two chicken empanadas were made perfectly on time and after our 20 minute drive home, they were actually still warm and I liked the texture of the bread as well! It was light and had a almost MASA crispiness to it. I'm not too sure what it was made out of, but it gave a different texture to the dough portion of the empanada itself, which I was also impressed with! I can't wait to go back to New York and get more!! I would also say this particular area had so many different Latin cultures. I was very impressed!! I'm from the Bay Area of California and predominantly we have Mexican and Tex-Mex food here but not too many other Latin cultures. Kind of sad since the Bay Area is a melting pot of cultures itself predominantly Mexican food outweighs all the other Latin cultures here. I really appreciated all the different cultural Latin foods in this particular area of New York!! read more

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I had to pick up chicks because I have been missing pio pio chicken and sauce since I stopped regular visits to the city! Very fast service and the place was clean and spacious. Definitely looked like it's a good place to sit in to eat. Unfortunately, we were rushing to go back to my mom's. read more

Alright; if y're a fatass with a liking of rotisserie chicken, then this is the place for you! The ambience is spot-on, music in the background like any other place. There are windows on the front and back, which added natural light (mixed well with the interior.) The service was quick, with minor problems. The staff would come frequently to refill my beverage, and could take around 10-15 minutes if there aren't that many people. All in all, this place is a good place to dine if you want something to fill you up quick. read more

Boy I haven't been here in ages! We had an event here on Sunday for my mom's best friend's church and it was perfect. Honestly it worked out so well I might consider having my baby's first birthday here. The event was held at their private hall next to their restaurant. For $25 we got a 1/4 chicken, salad, French fries and fried rice. The meal came with a glass of sangria or an Inca cola. The chicken was good; well seasoned and juicy. The rice was good and the fries weren't frozen. It was a good size plate for $25. The service was good, we even had a pisco sour at $15 a glass. It had enough liquor that you didn't need another glass. I am definitely thinking about having my baby's birthday here. I am glad it worked out and the music was top notch. See you soon Pio Pio! read more

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Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good food service also with family and friends Even delivery to enjoy at home too read more

The food was delicious, big servings. Service was also great, we asked to move tables and they did so quickly. The environment was also beautiful and great energy. Just keep in mind it's a little hard to get parking. read more

The chicken is so amazing I crave it with The avocado salad and the Yuca and ceviche yummy read more

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Love love the food! Salchipapas are my complete fav and pio pio does it well. Have been here a couple times and will continue to do so. :) read more

Pio Pio 2 - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I used to come here all the time with friends and family we just loved it so much. Recently I thought I would circle back to allow my daughter to have the experience of good chicken and that amazing green sauce. We came for lunch so the parking wasn't very bad and it was not crowded at all. We ordered a meal with everything but the portions were ridiculously small. The rice alone was a portion for 1 person. The price has changed since we last have come the sangria pitcher was so expensive also. The sangria was great as always but the food not so much. My boyfriend made it seem like there's a difference between lunch and dinner however I'm siding with what I was given and it was not worth the $ at all. read more

I have been coming here for many years and have had mixed experiences. Their food has been good at times and a miss at others. My go to would usually be their whole chicken with order of maduros, salad and a glass of sangria. My aunt threw her husbands 50 birthday party in their private room and it was actually a great experience. The private room has its own bathroom which is great and convenient. The party room is very spacious and could easily hold 50 people or more. The service was great that night and the food was absolutely delicious. The jalea was well cooked and seasoned. Their whole chicken was juicy, their rice and beans were delicious and their salad was fresh. The only complaint I have is their sangria used to be much better; it was extremely sweet and very expensive for the jar. read more

Pio Pio 2 - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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My friend and her family have been going here for years. I loved the empanada de pollo because it was very flakey and fresh! The sangria was probably the best I ever had to be honest. The arroz chaufa can be made with chicken or with chicken and shrimp. I opted for chicken only. The food is big portions so be prepared to have leftovers or share. The space a very large and the bathrooms are very clean. The music is a nice volume and they have nice tunes. The service is excellent! Highly recommend. It is a bit on the pricy side, but it is 100% worth it. read more

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Everything was good. I like how big and spacious this place is ,it has room for every occasion .Food and Service was great too read more

Pio Pio 2 - Food ,Drinks,Friends - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Been here numerous times. Always delicious! They are very attentive and accommodating. We ordered empanadas and salchi papa to start. So good! We split the rotisserie chicken & lomo salta do for lunch. Such big portions & delicious. I love their salad! Can't wait to go back. read more

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Being trying to come to this place for a long time. Food is delicious. But I didn't find the waitress to be that friendly. Maybe it was because I was dinning alone. That's unfortunate because I usually tip very generously especially when I'm alone. Their lost. read more

The worst jalea I have ever had in my entire life. The salsa criolla came on top of the steaming just fried seafood. I can smell the onions being vaporized, which is def not the way a jalea should ever be. The salsa criolla is always on the side. Wow just no bueno. read more

Shared the family style chicken with guests. The chicken was one of the best I've had (with yummy skin) and the GREEN SAUCE. Yummmmm!

We always pop in here when in the area. Large, spacious and tasty. We arrived Saturday evening around 7:30 and were pleasantly surprised to only wait about 5 minutes for our party of 7. We ordered two Matador Combos. Each combo includes a whole roasted chicken, salchipapas (fries and sliced hot dogs-sounds odd but oh-so yummy!) plantains (either tostones or maduros), delicious abundant salad and rice and beans. They aren't known for their rice and beans but all else is amazing! Best chicken around and the green sauce is one of a kind! Sangria and chicha moradas are a must! read more

Pio Pio 2 - masks on a wall - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

The food was pretty good. I highly highly recommend the ceviche, which was absolutely my favorite piece as well as the dish in the middle, which I forget the name but the chicken was absolutely so tender. Everyone loves this place and I remember growing up everyone wanted to go here for a celebration. I haven't been here in years, but decided to give it a go again. Definitely recommend. I know they're known for their fish, as well as that middle plate that I mentioned. People love coming here to celebrate. I also got the Tres leches cake but that I did not like. It felt like it was left in an open refrigerator. It tasted very stale. read more

Pio Pio 2 - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Im a pío pío addict. I love it! I can't get enough of the salsa verde and the saffron rice, and the beans, and the chicken and the lomo saltado and the lucuma ice cream. I just love it all. read more

Pio Pio 2 - Lomo saltado & Calamare frito - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

It's always a great meal here that is inexpensive and very comforting. The chicken is the only thing you should eat here. It's cooked well and seasoned well. read more

Pio Pio 2 - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

My friend had her 49th birthday here! The restaurant was super fun and I will definitely be back. The salad to start was really good. The hot dogs were delicious and the chicken was so moist, it makes me want to try other things on their menu. The drinks were also made very well. I did think the sangria was too sweet. read more

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The portions given are huge, I really enjoyed the ceviche. My preference is typically to sit at the bar, the bartender was very friendly and made great recommendations. I would go back again. read more

Pio Pio 2 - Ssooooo good.... - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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I came here to have dinner with my parents. We got the family style matador combo. There was a lot of food. The rice and beans were good the chicken is always amazing. The tostones didn't taste right they felt very thick and dry and the avocado salad which I normally love was chopped up so small that it was hard to pick up with the fork. The other sides were good though. We got the salchipapas and it was very fresh. The staff was helpful and didn't mind that i had ordered before the rest of my party showed up. Which was very nice since I didn't want them to wait more time for the food to show up after they have sat down. read more

Pio Pio 2 - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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This is a "happening" place, large open space, art filled walls, waiters and bus boys very busy perhaps because there aren't enuf waiters for the volume ! The food here is good but the service is awful, waiters are short tempered with lots of attitude for no reason Items are thrown down on the tables as if simply doing clients a favor I was missing my table setting and had to ask 3 times before finally having them delivered, about 15 mins AFTER my food arrived This isn't an inexpensive place, and altho the food is good, I've been there on 4 occasions hoping that the bad service was just a bad evening But unfortunately this clearly isn't the case SHAME ON THEM read more

Food is only mediocre nowadays. More on the salty spectrum. Service is still OK. Ambience and seating area is outdated back to the 90's setting. read more

Pio Pio was unfortunately not as good as I last remembered. The place was huge, with a lovely family ambiance to it on a weekend night. Pio Pio is big on celebrations, as I heard 4 birthday cheers that night. I shared the Matador Combo ($60), which was recommended for 4 people. Everything was honestly mediocre. Hot dogs and french fries were an odd combination and they were equally dry and bland. The same goes for the tostones, or fried plantains. There wasn't enough liquid to balance this meal out. The salad somewhat helped, but it's just salad. Juanita's Chicken is supposedly the highlight of this Combo, but it really wasn't. The chicken tasted good at first, but it's nothing special and it got salty. The combo felt like a ripoff for what it was. The workers also brought out cake to celebrate a special occasion, but that cake was a surprise $8 charge. There are plenty of restaurants that would do this on the house. The ambiance was beautiful and spacious, but the food was so very skippable. read more

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Loved it Every which way‼ Great place, very good food‼ Very clean‼ Friendly service by Miguel/Michael. Beautiful ambiance. A bit pricey, but worth every bite. Thoroughly enjoyed lunch on my day off... read more

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A knock your socks off rock your socks off Peruvian chicken place. All Peruvian chicken places are great. My home city has one to die for. Technically, the Peruvian chicken itself at Pio Pio 2 is par for the course. What sends Pio Pio 2 to the stratosphere is their cilantro sauce. Everyone in South America does a cilantro sauce. No one else's cilantro sauce comes anywhere close to the quality of Pio Pio's. You could put Pio Pio's cilantro sauce on a running shoe, and the running shoe would taste good. What it does to a Peruvian chicken is off the charts. Add to this a killer garlic sauce for their fried yucca. Their avocado salad with shrimp and bean pate is to die for. Looking at the other tables, the seafood combos looked like they were to die for. And the drinks are potent potent potent. Altogether a fine place. They book a fine traditional Peruvian band to play on some nights. What's not to like? read more

Very nice ambiance, parking is a hit or miss, food was delicious especially the chicken and it came out so fast. Service was accommodating, good for date night read more

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A brutally honest review from a Peruvian... Honestly after today, no longer a fan. They have gone downhill since they've franchised all over. Food isn't made to order anymore so it doesn't come out as fresh. I was wondering why the food came out extremely fast, (5 min after appetizers), and that's because it appears it's all pre-made. Yuca frita - too big in size, very dry, not crispy and not hot. Causa - the avocado inside was oxidated (dark). Matador Combo - Juanita's chicken was solid in taste but lacked juiciness from what I remembered. Also kinda chewy in texture. Tostones were hard and too thick in width, dry. Salchipapas were ok. Rice and beans were 'meh' in flavor. Salad was drowned in dressing. For the price, you might as well go to a fine dining restaurant. (They've increased tremendously). This place is good for people that wanna give Peruvian food a try. As for myself, might as well call it Peruvian McDonalds. Reason for the two stars is because the sangria is unbeatable. read more

This place is probably one of the best if not the best for Peruvian food! I have been coming here for many many years and I'll say that the food is extremely consistent. We always get the matador which is a lot of food but for the price and what you get from they one order, it's well worth it! Overall value is amazing. The ambience is nice but I wouldn't say it's romantic or intimate! Love this restaurant read more

Great prices! Amazing food, never even needed to add salt to my ceviche! Plantains are 10/10, rice is rice & their chicken...it's honestly too bad you can't eat the bones too! Let me not even get started on their delicious garlic spicy green sauce! Delicious! read more

Pio Pio 2 - This was... plantains, yellow rice, chicken, & ceviche! - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

Most of us know Pio Pio but I had never been to this location in Jackson Heights. It was huge! It allowed for real distancing. We ordered some classic things (avocado salad, lomo saltado, and ceviche). We were genuinely surprised how delicious all the dishes were. I feel like they put magic dressing into the salad leaves. Although we only ordered three dishes (one entree), they were very filling for three. read more

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If you enjoy a Peruvian food with an American twist, then definitely visit Pio Pio. If you prefer authentic Peruvian food, head elsewhere. Although the food was good, it's not what I was expecting. The decor is nice and service was on point. Unfortunately, the only thing that ruined my experience is that they had a long line of people waiting so the door was left open for an extended period of time which created a cold draft. Everyone put on their coat to try to keep warm but still. read more

Pio Pio 2 - Avocado salad - Latin American Near Me - Jackson Heights, New York

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