July 8, 2016

NYC--Queens--Jackson Heights: Pio Pio; restaurant review

Pio Pio 2  

84-02 Northern Blvd., (718) 426-4900.  $$$. 

This well-known, popular spot for Peruvian cuisine has many locations around New York City.  Here, Pio Pio 2 operates in an airplane-hangar-size room.  Well, not quite, but it is BIG.  Sangria is reputedly very good, especially the white version, but I favor the Pisco sour cocktail.  Many large groups come here, and ordering family-style is encouraged.  A good choice is the Matador Combo, which has been known to feed a family of four--it includes a whole rotisserie chicken, salchipapa (hot dogs on top of french fries), avocado salad, saffron rice, red beans, and tostones.  Camarones Cuzco features shrimp in a creamy aji amarillo sauce.  Paella, filet mignon, and several ceviches are also options.  Aji verde green sauce is complimentary and seems to go with everything.  

fruit bowl at bar at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
fruit bowl at bar at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York


bartender at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
bartender at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York


interior at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
interior at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York


Pisco sour at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
Pisco sour at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York


papa a la huancaina at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
papa a la huancaina at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York


chupe de camarones at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
chupe de camarones at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York


saffron rice and red beans at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
saffron rice and red beans at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York


Camarones Cuzco at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
Camarones Cuzco at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York


ceviche at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York
ceviche at Pio Pio 2 in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York




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images ©2016 Carole Terwilliger Meyers


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