Pio Pio

I devoured everything on my plate. The food here is so delicious! The service was polite as well. A must go to spot in the area.

We ordered the : Chicken and Beef Empanadas: Delicious and generously filled. Guacamole with Tostones: Fresh guacamole with crunchy tostones, a must-order! Chafe Rice with Beef: Tender and flavorful, couldn't stop going back for more. Sangria: Perfect balance of sweet and red wine flavor.Ceviche: Off-menu item, shrimp was fresh, but the acid marinade affected the texture of the fish. Tres Leches and Flan: Could have had more flavor, Tres Leches disintegrated a bit while eating, but the cinnamon whipped cream was a nice addition.

Ordered several appetizers to go. Inside the decor is nice and looked spotless. There was a lunch crowd packing the restaurant so I figured the food must be worth a shot. It is by far the worst empanadas and arepas that I've eaten in the United States. Nobody in my party thought it was edible. The sauce was equally perplexing. A mix of ranch and whatever the chef decided to toss in there. Stay away.

Amazing Peruvian food. Comfortable but nice place for a dinner date or lunch date. Loved everything we got. Fresh ingredients, authentic recipes. Service was great! My favorite app was Guacamole with Tostones. Definitely recommend the chicken soup if you're not feeling well or it's cold. It's the ultimate comfort food done better. The Montanero was a Colombian fish that is perfect if you want a bit of everything. The Signature chicken is a win being so tender and fall off the bone. Tres leches cake is my go-to and it hit!

Order: 1/2 chicken yellow rice and beans with a side of plantains. First time having Peruvian food. Wasn't sure what the food would taste like but I had a Caribbean flavor profile set in mind. The chicken was good but didn't taste "international." Sorry if that sounds dumb but it tasted like regular baked chicken. The two dipping sauces (one taste similar to ranch and the other a wasabi sauce) compliment the chicken well. Not a bean person so I didn't eat the beans. But the plantains were delicious. I love plantains! Would have loved more!

The gentleman, taking my order either, didn't like me or didn't want to be at work ... he didn't try to hide his annoyance when I asked to change my order after viewing the back of the menu. Maybe I should have stayed with my first order of half a chicken. The Arroz con Pollo was OK at best. A bit drier than I was anticipating. The empanadas were a bit different than what I expected texture wise as well, but good nonetheless. It was the garlic and green sauce that saved the day for both!

Food 10/10. Service 10/10. Ambiance 9/10. Y'all, if you want a place with quick service, delicious food at reasonable price, you gotta come to Pio Pio. We have come here for years and during the pandemic did take out and the food never disappoints. You can get a whole chicken for $12!! Like wow. My family of 4 adults and a kid got a set called Matador and which comes with a whole chicken, salad, fried plantains, yuca, rice and beans, and fries and franks. We also got the carne asada and a couple of empanadas. Everything was good but the chicken, especially when you eat with the sauce, is outstanding!!! So if you come here, I recommend just get the chicken and do a la carte sides. The combo was great for my family but best bank for your buck is the chicken. Ambience is nice as well since they recently remodeled the place. I am so glad this place stay open. Keep supporting locals :).

Rather disappointed in Pio Pio. My chicken wrap only came with rice, beans, and some shredded chicken. It was very bland. You can't look at the photo and tell me that doesn't look like a drab wrap. The two sauces offered where a spicy green sauce and a more mild white sauce. I had to use all of the sauce to give this wrap some flavor. The side of fries was minimal and hardly warm. I wish there were some veggie options to add to this wrap to give it some texture and flavor. It was just so bland.. it was hard to eat. For 12$, I am very disappointed. Most Latin American or Peruvian places I have visited are exploding with flavors in their dishes, but not here.

A good and affordable reataurant in one of Charlotte's nicest neighborhoods.FOOD & DRINKSPío Pío offers a menu with a mixed variety of Latin food and drinks, whixh include natural fruit juices. There are very few wine and beer options, bit they do offer sangria. My wife and I come here for the chicken soup, which we believe it the best in town. Empanadas and arepas are average.LOCATION & PARKINGThe restaurant is centrally located with no issues getting here with the GPS. There is plenty of free parking inside the shopping plaza where it's located.We are once again leaving very satisfied with the chicken soup.

The absolute best Latin inspired restaurant in Charlotte. The rotisserie chicken is always moist and seasoned well, the rice and beans are amazing and the plantains are sweet. Do yourself a favor and get the garlic sauce - although not needed it is a tasty addition to the meal.