best chicken ive had in a long time. green sauce is crazy good with the chicken and pork fried rice is solid. no frills place that feels kinda greasy but the food is worth it. i camr back to try the ribs which were also very good. read more

Caravan Chicken - 1/2 chicken w pork fried rice - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Pretty good! It seems like they just happen to be closed (open later) or on vacation the times that I've been nearby & wanted rotisserie chicken. A lot of Astorians say that they're the best Peruvian rotisserie chicken in the area & "Chino Latino" restaurant (more than the other one further down Broadway). I think the food here is better than it's viral sister restaurant in Sunnyside. And cleaner, brighter, & with more of a neighborhood feel. An young man was just finishing an early dinner with his grandmother, helping her leave the restaurant with her cane. Other small families came in for dinner also. The other place's dining area seems like a hallway rest stop for workers, couples & their late lunch. I ordered the around $22 1/4 Chicken (dark meat) & 3 Spare Ribs w/ white rice. Be prepared to wait a bit - they are THAT busy. I got there around 5:30pm on a weekday & there were already 5-7 people in the front area waiting for their orders. The Green Sauce! is good & Much better than their sister restaurant's. Balanced between savory with a bit of spice & herb. I enjoyed the spare ribs more than the chicken. They were super tender & a medium flavor. Would actually appreciate a little bit more marinade, but it was decent. The chicken was just okay, needed more marinating time/flavor. Rice was long grain & mostly moist & cooked well. Never a fan of place's fried rice - always lacking flavor & not moist. read more

Caravan Chicken - Busy at 5:30pm already! Day before NYE - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Yup had to come back here! Ordered to stay in again and managed to find a table of four available on a Friday night. The line for take out and to order in are the same. The server does not take your order, you place it yourself. The server will bring you your dish. Great pricing and great foods. Will be coming back again in the future! read more

Caravan Chicken - Rice - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Its a yes for me! I love a little asian fusion restaurant and Caravan chicken did not dissapoint. I wont tell you how many times I've gotten food to take home after work because not only is it good it is very consistent. The service is straightforward but friendly. Even when I visited for the first time, I wasn't rushed to order and was given suggestions on what is popular. I really have no notes. The only negative thing I could say is that there can be a wait at times, but the food is fresh and good so its to be expected. The chicken is great but get the ribs for a change and thank me later. read more

This place has been on my radar for months and I finally got to try it out. It's an old school Peruvian Chinese restaurant that serves rotisserie chicken and ribs. I decided to get the chicken and ribs combo with rice and beans and salad for around $20. The portions were huge and definitely enough for two people to share. The chicken was probably one of the most moist and tender roasted chicken I've ever had! It was juicy, well seasoned, and falling off the bone. The ribs were also well seasoned but I definitely prefer the chicken. Overall an amazing place to have Latin American food!! read more

Caravan Chicken - Tostones - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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A food reviewer that I know of did a review of an Asian fusion place so it sparked an idea of where to go for lunch today. This place was only a 4 minute walk from the Blink Gym I frequent so not a hard decision to head there. Small gripe I'd have to address before I get to the meat of the review. I'd strongly advise paying cash at this establishment. They do have a card/cashless option but the machine they got is very dated. I initially used one of my cards with digital currency which doesn't have a PIN as a prompt, it should be instant access but it kept asking for a PIN and by how old that card reader was, didn't have the option to bypass that so I had to use my credit card, which I didn't want to at the time but went with it. Thankfully I didn't have the uncomfortable situation a lady after me had when she ordered her food by card, having an issue about being charged $45 for her food saying the card reader charged her a different price than what her order was initially supposed to be. Thank God my card wasn't robbed like that but for real, that place needs to invest in a newer and better card reader. Wow that was a lot I got out of my chest, I apologize that y'all had to read all of that before I got to the review, lol. Payment struggles aside, I got something simple, half a chicken w/ pork fried rice and salad. The rice is okay but it's nothing some hot sauce doesn't fix and the place has that in spades. Salad is salad, nothing more, nothing less but the Chicken is absolutely delicious. Pretty tender, juicy and none too dry. Well worth the $16 I paid it for. That also included the soda I picked, Inka Cola and it's absolutely spot on, definite recommend. Also the place in general, fairly narrow but plenty of seating, pretty middle of the road. You can get a good meal but do take note to bring some cash with you, so you won't have to worry about any card mishaps from their very obsolete looking card readers. read more

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The food is ok. The chicken is tender but a bit salty. The ribs are aslo tender but salty. The salad is just a pile of iceberg lettuce, a few slices of carrots and a tiny drizzle of Russian dressing. The pork fried rice had no pork. If you're looking for inexpensive bite this is it but the food is a tragedy at best. read more

Caravan Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Placed my food order to go. I love lomo saltado. It was good. Be prepared to wait, they are extremely busy. Please know it is well worth the wait. read more

Caravan Chicken - Order window - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Came here with my boyfriend and we both ordered the chicken and rib combo with French fries . We ordered a Colombiana to drink and fried wontons to share Wontons were flavorful it wish there was less wrapping . Paired well with the sweet and sour sauce The ribs were nice and tender and flavorful Chicken was nice and moist The fries crispy and hot Comes with a salad as well with some sort of French dressing Staff was super nice , waiters were always ready to ask what we needed And prices are good ! read more

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A MUST go. Their chicken is out of this world, the place is run by a wonderfully sweet man, and the price is extremely good for the amount of food you're getting. Genuinely find myself coming back for the deal and good food all the time. Their soup is also awesome. Kind environment and a place I want to support. read more

Caravan Chicken - Aguadito Soup - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Officially obsessed! Amazing chicken, mollejitas are my favorite. Would eat this every day

It's way overpriced for chicken and ribs or rice/ noodles . You can get the same meal elsewhere for a lot cheaper, the price is the problem.

I've been getting chirped on my IG/Tiktok for never branching out of Manhattan or Brooklyn... lowkey a fair criticism though so I gotta take it on the chin. My homie, who lives in Astoria, has been hyping up Caravan Chicken for the past 6 months. "Bro you gotta try my chicken spot I swear..." This past Saturday, our schedules finally aligned. After a 52 minute journey on the N train, I arrived at what I could immediately tell would be an all-time Chicken spot: The uniquely Latin American smell of fresh roast chicken hitting your nostrils as you open the door, an overhead menu straight out of 1999, signs in both Spanish and English for "No Comida ni bebida del afuera", yellow walls littered with Peruvian decor, table seating in the back, and a worn in industrial kitchen with Latinos working overtime. What else can you ask for? I went with the half chicken with pork fried rice and a salad ($13.50). I'm normally a yellow rice kinda guy, but the pork fried rice seemed to be their thing. This chicken exceeded my expectations, which were in the stratosphere at this point. Perfectly charred and seasoned skin, and tender juicy meat (haha) accompanied by a Peruvian green sauce that was to die for. It's damn near at the top of my roast chicken rankings in the city. Casa Adela still my p4p #1 though. The pork fried rice was good, but didn't blow my mind. Should have stayed true to myself with the yellow rice, but I'm trying to grow as a human being so I regret nothing. I'll probably get chirped now for "only going to Astoria... these food influencers never set FOOT in Jackson Heights..." but that's okay, I'll get there. I take pride in proving people wrong, and proving myself right. Shoutout to my guy Marinos for the Caravan Chicken rec. I'd be here 2x a week if I lived close. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

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Ordered: 1 Rotisserie Chicken (~$17) Quart of Vegetable Fried Rice (~$13) Fried Sweet Plantains (~$5) Aya's take: Caravan Chicken is an Astoria staple serving delicious rotisserie chicken for years! Their Rotisserie Chicken is tender, briny, and nicely roasted on the outside. The chicken skin has so much flavor and saltiness that is nicely balanced by their green sauce. The Vegetable Fried Rice had plenty of vegetables and wasn't too salty making it a good side for the Rotisserie Chicken. I love Fried Sweet Plantains aka maduros which really made this meal feel complete. My only issue is that it was drenched in oil. It would've been great if they used a paper towel to soak up the excess oil after they took it out of the fryer. Very filling meal enough for two people, with plenty of leftovers! read more

Caravan Chicken - 1 Rotisserie Chicken (~$17), Quart of Vegetable Fried Rice (~$13), Fried Sweet Plantains (~$5) - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

You don't go here for the ambiance or for the service - you go for the food. New Yorkers know. However, the place is clean and the staff does their job well. 10/10. Flavors, readiness, freshness, and uniqueness; caravan chicken is one of my favorite stops while in Astoria. read more

Caravan Chicken - 1/2 chicken with salad and rice - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Roasted chicken and ribs place. Long lines for takeout and dining in. Had the 1/4 chicken and fried rice. Well roasted and seasoned. Reasonably priced food option, in an increasingly fancier neighborhood. Mix of customer base. Good food attracts many. read more

Told that the chicken would take long to make so I should order lomo saltado instead. Orders were made in the order they were placed regardless and the lomo was disgusting. Cashier was rude afterwords as well. read more

Went here based on reviews and wasn't too impressed for the price . The chicken was very salty . The sad was a few pieces of lettuce with dressing. The beans not too flavorful. The chicken really did look delicious on the plate but as stated way too much sodium for my liking . The inside is very dated . read more

Caravan Chicken - 1/2 chicken plate - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Really solid local spot! Interior is what you expect from a hole in the wall; pretty rundown, menu barely visible, but the table seating is actually kept really clean, so we were quite comfortable dining in. We got the rib and chicken combo, which was enough food for the both of us. Really awesome deal! The chicken was flavorful, but honestly a bit on the drier side. With the green sauce they give, makes up for it though. The ribs were better in my opinion and a must get. Tender but not mushy, strong flavor, and enough fat to make everything moist. Really delicious. The fried rice was very average; no need to get unless you just need rice to go down with the meat. Definitely worth stopping by if you want a quick super satisfying meal for cheap! read more

Caravan Chicken - Rib and chicken combo - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Honestly, I've been here for five minutes and I loved every second of it from the smell you walk in from watching them cut the rims and chicken from the windows. Everything was an experience. I think anybody should come here who's really really good I don't take long, friendly as hell I got purple corn juice for the first time in that shit is a bomb 10 out of 10. read more

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My friends and I were about to head into another restaurant when we walked by, and one of us halted and proclaimed this was the best Peruvian chicken spot ever. We changed our plans and came in. Seating is on the smaller side and it took a bit of time to get ready. We took this moment to look over the menu and ordered at the counter directly for a to stay order. For four people, we got the whole chicken, pork fried rice, maduros, and "Chinese radish" (essentially sliced pickled radishes). It was the perfect amount. Everyone got a cup of green sauce, which was enough for me but I guess for some saucier people, it may not be. The wait staff was super nice and gave us refills of the sauce if needed. Chicken was juicy, tender and the pork fried rice went really well with it. The maduros were soft and sweet, while the radish was a good palate cleanser. This was rated pretty high for my group so definitely will be a repeat customer. read more

Caravan Chicken - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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The chicken use to be delicious and fresh, however now the chicken still delicious but it isn't fresh anymore. also, the employees do not have respect with customers. I used to buy chicken for more than ten years. unfortunately, i just made last Sunday a complaint for the first time about the chicken and employees got upset with me. I really disappointed about it. even they know me and I always let them tips. read more

Nah. I got a traditional combo meal it was boring. Lacked flavor. Beans were dry, rice was a little hard. Chicken was ok. Need more flavor. Despite its popularity the service was fast &staff were nice. Clean place. read more

Caravan Chicken - Half chicken - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

The food here is amazing. I had the Pollo ala brasa with fries and the house special fried rice. So good. The chicken is seasoned and marinated well and is super moist. The fries are perfectly crisp and well salted. I got salchipapa for my son. The sausage was actually not too salty, which was a plus for me. I've been back a few times and the quality is consistent. The staff is very nice. The decor is a little dated, but it's not a dealbreaker. I'll be back to try the ribs next. read more

Caravan Chicken - Salchipapa. My son loved it. - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend to try the chicken and we only left disappointed because we didn't order enough/come hungrier! The chicken is super super tender and pairs perfectly with their green sauce. The green sauce was so good, great "spice" without being spicy. The platter comes with a fair amount of rice/beans and salad. We also ordered the plantains as a side and those were cooked to perfection. Can't wait to revisit and order the whole 1/4 lb (or even 1/2 lb) for myself! read more

Caravan Chicken - 1/4 lb chicken with plantains in the back - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Overhyped ribs and chicken. The ribs were okay but nothing crazy. The best thing would be their chicken but it's not out of this world like others claim. I tried the lomo saltado which was definitely missing Peruvian flavor. Nonetheless the establishment is welcoming and the people are nice. Give it a try, why not. read more

My friend always talks up Caravan chicken, so I finally decided to give it a try! On a chilly day, I opted for the 1/4 chicken combo with pork fried rice and salad, while my boyfriend went for the 1/2 chicken and ribs combo with the same sides. Portions were big and we were able to have leftovers for lunch the next day. We also shared their sweet plantains (Maduros) - everything tasted amazing and was perfectly seasoned! The spicy green sauce that they give you on the side... so goood! Although I enjoyed the chicken, the ribs stole the show for me. They were incredibly tasty and fell off the bone. The pork fried rice was great, but my only minor issue was the abundance of large onions. If you're like me and prefer fewer noticeable onions, you might want to ask for it without onions next time. Overall, it's a fantastic, no-frills spot for delicious and affordable takeout! read more

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Caravan Chicken is a small family run business but you would never know it based on the volume of delicious roasted Peruvian chickens, pork spare ribs, and fried rice that come out of tge small store front. Many people eat in the restaurant and just as many take the delicious home cooked food to go. Regardless, we usually order a lot so that we can enjoy a second meal the next day. *** CASH ONLY so come prepared and don't forget to ask for tge homemade green sauce! read more

Food is great, especially for the price. Every experience I've had here has been fantastic.

Back in the day it was all much better. Walk by daily and when they closed years ago for what idk, I expected a reno. The service is just atrocious and worse yet the guy standing next to the register had his finger in his ear and was doing a number on it. As for the food, nothing special. The skin of the chicken is great, meat is cooked near well with little flavor. Pork fried rice again, nothing special if not dry. Lomo saltado was passable. If you got $15 bucks and need a meal this is your place, but you've been warned. read more

Caravan Chicken - Half chicken with pork fried rice - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Their chicken always so flavorful, definitely recommend meals here, staff is always communicative and friendly, atmosphere feels fine!

Food was so good and cheap! We got the 1/2 chicken and pork fried rice. I liked the balance of the rice chicken and salad part a little bit of everything. The best part is the green sauce, I used it with the chicken and it was such a good combination. The sauce was spicy but added such good flavor to the chicken. The inside was anything super fancy, but we ordered and took a table and they brought the food and drink out to us. Very good service and super nice people. Would definitely come out to this place. read more

Caravan Chicken - 1/2. chicken with pork fried rice - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great food just sad they aren't open Right now. Was really looking forward to eating some chicken and rice read more

Caravan Chicken - Closed for half of July unfortunately - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Chicken was delicious but very salty. I was expecting the green chili sauce to be spicy but it's not. It tastes more like a more bland version of the green sauce from Sophie's Cuban. read more

Always delicious lots of food for the price! Happy to go back often for the quick service and clean restaurant.

The BEST BAKED CHICKEN in queens HANDS DOWN . Please dont be like me and get the 1/4th of chicken !! Its a home cooking , good loving . JUST GO ! When you humming while you're eating you know its good good good !!!!!! $56 for 3 separate meals & 3 DRINKS(sods) , STOP PLAYING & Get some home cooking Peruvian food . Oh & im Jamaican lol so yes its SLAMMIN MON read more

Caravan Chicken - Seating area - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Cuisine: 7 Service: 5 Decor: 5 Value: 9 Overall: 7 DISCLAIMER: Comparison of 7 rotisserie chicken restaurants below are reviewed strictly on the chicken only. Not sides, not desserts, not any other food. Service and decor were not considered either. Visiting a new restaurant in my neighborhood called La Rotisserie du Coin triggered an obsession in me to find the best rotisserie chicken in Queens. For three days last week, I ate nothing but roast chicken. To be fair, I ordered the same half a chicken every time (except Costco) during busy lunch or dinner hours. Here are my findings below with a food score (independent of price or value) and some key notes for each establishment. LA ROTISSERIE DU COIN - 4/10, Chicken was barely warm and somewhat dry. This could be due to the fact that I was the only customer at 7:45pm. The skin had some hint of rosemary and other herbs, but the meat was quite bland. Restaurant had by far the nicest decor of all the chicken shops visited. Price ($12.85) for half a chicken with two sauces was also by far the most expensive. BOSTON MARKET - 5/10, Surprisingly better than LRDC, mainly because it was warmer and juicier. Skin had a stronger flavor of spices. The white meat was still slightly dry, but the dark meat was quite good. For $9.88 you get half a bird plus two sides. PIO PIO (Middle Village) - 8/10, My favorite roast chicken for a long time and it still does not disappoint. Super tender and juicy meat, along with amazingly tasty seasoning. $10 gets you half a pollo and endless green sauce (best of any restaurant that served it). COSTCO (LIC) - 7/10, Each chicken is time stamped. So fresh and hot, the box nearly burned my hands. While not as flavorful as some, it was definitely the juiciest and most tender. Possibly the most meatiest as well. Nowhere else I tried can beat the price of $4.99 for a whole entire chicken either. ROAST & CO. - 3/10, Lukewarm and quite dry. Unfortunately the worst of my experiment. My belief is that, due to their larger menu compared to the other similar restaurants, it's hard to keep the chicken fresh. Half a bird for $13.95 comes with two sides, which were decent. CARAVAN CHICKEN - 7/10, Similar to Pio Pio, but a little less tender, a bit less juicy, and the green sauce was not as thick. Skin has a little crispiness to it that no other roast chicken had. Fantastic buy at $7.21 for half. PEKING BBQ - 8/10, Same owner as Caravan Chicken, but the seasoning on the skin has a added sweetness (cha siu sauce) added to the traditional Peruvian herbs and spices. On the day I was there, I waited 20 mins for a new batch, which produced a better result. Once again, $7.21 for half a chicken is a great deal. In the end, this experiment proved something all foodies should already know ... ... everything tastes better when it's freshly made. Unlike a steakhouse that can fire up a piece of meat upon request, rotisserie chicken takes time to prepare and becomes overcooked the longer it sits in the oven. That's why places with consistent business will always win out in this race. If I have to pick one winner based on purely taste, then it would have to be Pio Pio. However, the biggest dark horse was definitely Costco. This was a fun experience, but I don't want to see another rotisserie chicken for months. read more

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The food here is incredible! Service is always fast and friendly. Great ribs and chicken.

I can't believe it's taken me this long to go here. The place is always packed and whenever I see a sign on a restaurant storefront claiming to be the "best" I assume it's not true but for this place...it is. I got the pork fried rice, 1/4 chicken with salad and green sauce. The rice is cooked to perfection, the chicken is seasoned and juicy, and that green sauce is to die for (get extra). I can't wait to be back for the ribs. You can tell this is an Astoria staple and I wish I found it sooner! read more

Caravan Chicken - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

This was absolutely amazing. I can't the price, keep in mind it was cash only. I will definitely be back. This food was so damn good especially the sauce. Chicken was very juicy. I live in Harlem but I will be coming down to queens specifically for this a lot more often. read more

Caravan Chicken - 1/4 chicken and pork fried rice and salad - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York