Pio Pio is one of the best values in the city. With huge, flavorful portions of juicy Peruvian chicken with an incredibly addictive secret-recipe green sauce, heaping platters of steaming, crispy fried seafood with a memorable cilantro-lime salsa, and sweet, tender tostones, Pio Pio offers great food in a very festive space. The reviews that mention poor decor are older -- the restaurant has been redone and now features brightly-colored paintings, artful piles of fresh fruit, a cool window-bar wine rack and gorgeous fresh florals. Sure, it's tiny and the service could be more attentive, but for a fantastic meal in a fun setting for under $12 a person, how could anyone complain? Skip the salchipapas and rice and beans -- stick with the avocado salad, jalea and lots of chicken.
Pros: Great food AND prices, Festive atmosphere, Addictive green sauce
Cons: , Spotty service
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