Hands down the best place restaurant in Astoria . For over a decade the food has always been amazing , good service and never disappoints.

I just bought a van from someone named Cara. So it used to be a Caravan, but she got scared of driving it... she's a little chicken. Instead, she opened up a Peruvian place with delicious green sauce and hired a bunch of super friendly employees. What to get: Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce What else: If you can Carry-a-van, you're a stronger hombre than I. Garland says: If you're interested in having a black bird in your vehicle, perhaps a car-raven? I absolutely loved the tender, juicy rotisserie chicken from here. The first time I came in, I was just looking for a bathroom. My friend was ordering a piece of chicken with green sauce for herself. She gave me one bite (after I came out of the bano) (after I washed my hands) (after I dried my hands) (full disclosure) (too much disclosure?) and I fell in love. I immediately ordered a few extra pieces of this heavenly breast. Ahem. And more and more and more green sauce because that sh** is f***ing addictive people. The next time I was in Queens, I returned here. I'd say they have my second-fave Peruvian Chicken in town. DC may have the best options along these lines (North East wise, anyway - El Pollo Rico being the DC area standout), but NYC has some damn good ones too. My fave is El Pollo Inka on Northern Blvd in Jax Heights, but this is a very close second. Peruvian Chicken is a new love of mine, although Puerto Rican Chicken and other Latin chicken is just as good... not to mention Portuguese and Peri Peri. But if we're talking Peruvian, this is cheap, delicious, fast-foody but yummy. I highly recommend anyone that loves cheap eats and Peruvian Chicken and green sauce, to come here and try it. And please make sure you try El Pollo Inka on Northern too, which I think is even better, and has a lot of great other Peruvian dishes too. And if your prom date freaks out in the back of your truck and starts destroying things using ESP, well, you shouldn't have let Carrie in your Van. read more

It's the same people who own Peking BBQ in Woodside, I do think originals are the way to go and this is the case as well. The place is no frills, you are there just for the food. The sauce is good but the Woodside location has better sauce. The food: Spare Ribs- the ribs are excellent. The flavors are great and really tender. The ribs should be ordered. Rotisserie Chicken- the chicken is great. Juicy and flavorful. The chicken and ribs are a must. Roast Pork Fried Rice- the fried rice was solid, it's not mind blowing but still good non the less. The pork is overcooked though. Chicken Lo Mein- I thought the flavors were great and the chicken was flavorful and tender, the noodles were overcooked though. read more

Are here a few times, I really like the sautee beef it's a Peruvian meal, comes with sautéed fries and beef over white rice, I tried the wonton soup, it was good. Ordered French Fries and hotdogs for my kids a few times they really like it. Would recommend it's something different in the are... ( they are closed on Monday) read more

Been in Astoria for more years than I care to count... I was brought to this place by my coworkers about 6 years ago and I haven't stopped going since. Yes, it was closed by the DOH (as a reviewer mentioned earlier), but I am still a huge fan. If this sort of thing bothers you... think of it this way... do you think ANY commercial kitchen out there would actually pass inspection? Give me a break! Then, hope you don't ever eat from a food truck! I have to say that EVERY time I go there and dine in, their chicken is fresh and tasty. If you find it bland... you must have ordered breast... and for that you apply their AWESOME green sauce (I could pour that on white rice and call that lunch!) Why 4 stars and not 5 then? Well, their place DOES look a bit run down... even after their renovation. However, that does not take away from the taste and value of their food :) read more

It's been more than 10 years since I've been there the food is delicious I wish they delivered cause I sure would order order I miss it everything is delicious read more

One time I wasn't feeling great and texted my friends if they had any chicken soup recs, and one of them suggested their Aguadito De Pollo (Peruvian Chicken Soup). It's so good and really warms your body. I go here all the time now and order two servings. It'll bring you back. Not for you if you don't like cilantro haha. Cash only! read more

It's a Hispanic-Chinese takeout place that specializes in roast chicken. You can get a meal-1/2 chicken, pork fried rice, salad and a good cilantro garlic sauce for $6.50 (i'm including tax). The pork fried rice isn't that good-like a standard Chinese takeout and the salad isn't special either-it's just iceberg lettuce with some weird orange sauce. However, the chicken is really worth it. It' juicy, not too salty and succulent. I was very surprised. The sauce for the chicken is good although I don't think the chicken needs sauce at all. The meals are big and can be saved for 2 meals although I got really ambitious and ate my entire order. They also have yuca, plantains and other side dishes. If you just want to order chicken which I highly suggest, order takeout. If you order it to stay it's a bit more money and not worth it considering the inside is really dumpy. A whole chicken is less than 8 bucks and is pretty big. You can go home and make chicken with salad, a fried rice with their chicken etc. Be creative! read more

After anxiously waiting months for them to re-open I am not disappointed. This place is as good as it gets when it comes to Peruvian food. I try to come here at least twice a week. Although I always get my usual (5b) sometimes I want just a plate of salchipapas and a glass of chicha. Anyone of the Hispanic origin would love this place, they have the best pollo a la brasa, fried rice, french fries, ribs ... you name it! read more

Caravan Chicken - ribs, rice and beans (5b?) - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Best chicken in Astoria. The spicy green sauce they makes that chicken taste like heaven. The rice is good, the plantains are good. But that chicken, delicious read more

the best quick eat spot in the area - comfort level is high supreme i recommend this place. quality and quantity is what these people believe ! they excel in it. def give this a try. i had to skip dinner cause it was mad food and mad good read more

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Their chicken is just amazing! The fried rice is also really good. The salad that comes with it compliments it. All in all the food is awesome! read more

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

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Simple Rotisserie chicken rice, salad, and or beans made to perfection. Don't forget the green hot sauce too, it's definitely a must! Great meal for under $10/ person with a very casual setting. read more

Best rotisserie chicken yet! The chicken is flavorful and juicy. The service is quick and the staff is friendly. I come here at least once a week. I love it so much I set up a calendar reminder when they went on a vacation for a week in July (the pain.. The suffering..) Seriously, for $6 you can get a really delicious meal. It's cash only but there's the pharmacy across the street with an ATM so you can do that. (Done it a few times myself). I recommend getting it to go since it can get pretty crowded. Also that green sauce is amazing! I usually buy it in bulk and it's only $2-$3. I add that to my eggs in the morning or really any meal I have at home! A+ would visit again and by again I mean I'm waiting for it to open at 11:30 so I can head over and get my chicken! read more

Caravan Chicken - The.best.rotisserie.chicken - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

So I returned after a failed first attempt. Obviously actually TRYING the food is better than not. It's pretty good chicken and sides, but nothing to write home about. The workers are just plain rude. I have a much better place near me in Brooklyn...La Chacra. It's always excellent with great service. read more

Caravan! What can I say.. for some Peruvian fusion food. This spot takes the cake. Really the best tasting chicken I've had probably ever. I usually come get a half chicken (dark meat) with the pork fried rice ,And topped off with an ice cold manzana! Simply splendid. The only downfall is they only take cash. They gotta get with the times and take a card because sometimes it's a mission to get cash and run around if I'm in a rush . But other than that... this place rocks ! read more

I really don't have much to say about this place besides try the green sauce. It's amazing. Basically, we got a 1/4 chicken with rice, beans, and salad for around $7 ($8 for a 1/2 chicken). The chicken melts in your mouth. Some of the best rotisserie style chicken I've had in the NYC area (but there is a lot out there). But that's definitely saying something. The only thing is the menu is a little confusing since they have some Chinese food here too. So grab one of the green menus on the counter instead of looking at the menu on the wall, it's way easier to read. read more

Caravan Chicken - Chicken with rice, beans, and salad. Chicken falls right off the bone. - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Very good, cheap, chicken with varied options. I like that it is a fusion restaurant, so you can get the best of both worlds! Their green sauce is the perfect compliment, so don't be afraid to skimp on it! The only downside is that they are closed on Mondays. read more

Caravan Chicken - Lots of seating - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Tried this place for the first time last week, and ordered the half chicken with rice and beans, as well as, roast pork fried rice with spareribs. Oh, and a cut-up whole chicken for dinner later that night. The chicken was moist, tender and right on the money. The roast pork fried rice was better than my local Chinese store, and the ribs were also tender and very tasty. The only problem with the ribs is that the dish only came with three pieces, and man I wished there was a fourth piece at least for the price. That's the only reason I'm giving a four, instead of a five. Next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely try them again. read more

This review is for the rotisserie chicken only. Flavorful and juicy. 4 stars becuz it is just a bit small; holding my final star for another place. Ribs are just so so; not as flavorful but they are lean with a little fat... which is the best part. Will come back for chicken if I am in the neighborhood but not for the ribs. read more

The food in this place is delicious . Their chicken and ribs are cooked to perfection. They give you alot for your money. This place packed and the wait for the food is worth it read more

whenever i am in the area.. i will without a doubt, alway order half a chicken with extra serving of the delicious green sauce.. i randomly found this place after my dentist appointment. i love peruvian roast chicken.. there's just nothing better.. and i had just done dental work and i said why not.. i have since recommended this place to multiple people and they have all come to thank me .. it's JUST THAT GOOD.. it's no frills.. ppl are great in the back.. just roasting away in their oven contraption they have set up.. please never change!! ‍ read more

Since it reopened, the restaurant has cleaned up its act. My first visit many years ago resulted in me getting mild food poisoning. And subsequently it was closed down for health violations. The newly reopened restaurant offers fast and cheap Spanish and Chinese foods such as BBQ Chicken, BBQ, rice and beans etc. You order at the counter and they deliver yo your table, or you can take away. Most items run under $10 and service is quick most of the time. The staff are much more professional. I have not seen a line out the door, but they are busy in the evening. They are closed on Mondays, but they close late most nights. You can see it has passed with an A grade for food inspections Note -They do not have a delivery service as of March 2013, but this may change in the future. All in all, a worth a periodic visit when you want a change from the Greek stuff! read more

Caravan Chicken - Corner of 35th and Broadway - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Quick take out spot with a few places for dine in. For Astoria, this is the closet you can get if you're craving Peruvian chicken. The best places are in elmhurst, Queens. The chicken is on the drier side, had the shrimp fried rice and fried manduros which were both decent. read more

Went here alone on a Sunday night since they don't have delivery. Luckily it isn't to far from my place. The chicken really lived up to the claims. Flavorful, juicy and soft. I was a little disappointed with the fact the fried rice haddd to have pork in it since it's premade. I found it kind of odd that it's premade but I didn't want to make a big deal. The salad had no tomato just lettuce but the dressing was delicious. They do serve big portions. I couldn't even finish it all. I made it a point to finish my chicken though lol. Since I'm not a huge fan of spicy I was skeptical about the green sauce. Well this might be my most favorite one!! It had just the right amount of spice so you could actually taste the sauce. read more

Caravan Chicken - Chicken, fried rice and salad combo - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place has one of the best Peruvian dishes and the prices are great compare to their portions.

Chicken Is pretty good. They're super rude and passive aggressive. Went in bought a chicken, a sauce and a coke to go. Went to the restroom to wash my hands and came back to the counter. Had to argue with them for 5 minutes because I had thrown away my receipt. Didn't know they absolutely "needed it back". The place had only two other people waiting for To-go orders. They demanded I empty my pockets and said that I needed the receipt or I wasn't getting anything. Super rude. Super argumentative. I regret tipping them before knowing they're like that. The chicken is good but isn't worth having to argue read more

I'm surprised other Yelpers said the service was rude... I went against what was being said about the rudeness of this place and went with my adult daughter anyway. The people were sooo accommodating and just great. We were freezing and they turned the heat on for us. They served the food to our table. Set our table. Smiled. Were courteous. The chicha morada was delicious. The place was no frills but super clean. "A" rating to prove its cleanliness. We asked at the register for the lomo saltado to be extra juicy. They delivered it extra juicy to the table with a smile. Delicious, too! We will keep coming. read more

Best lunch spot in Astoria. Their chick is probably my favorite find of the past 5 years. This is a weekly stop for me in a city of 30,000 eateries, that is pretty impressive. Give me green sauce or give me death. read more

The besssst place to get amazing chicken with their fried rice. A coworker told me about this and I am so glad I tried it !

I lovee peruvian food. So you'll always catch me at a peruvian spot. I go to peru every year and cant live without peruvian food throughout the year. This place is a peruvian fusion chifa spot. (Google it folks, educate yourself. Its not chinese people imitating peruvian food. Theres a HUGE chinese influence in Peru that created Chifa).The rotisserie chicken is great but the spare ribs were burnt and the chifa was ok. The salad was plentiful but not great. Overall a SOLID rotisserie spot. I have yet to the Lomo Saltado but will be back to read more

Came here with my girlfriend and first impression they are very generous with the serving size which makes for good leftovers for the next day. For me the taste of the food was bland but that's just my opinion Im more into spicy food i would go eat there again the chicken and ribs were pretty good it's just that I didn't think their sauces were spicy, they were sweet. But overall the environment was chill and quiet good for eating in. read more

Caravan Chicken - I think it was b-7 on the menu - Latin American Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great Peruvian restaurant. The chicken is amazing, but my favorite menu items are the fried rice and Lo Mein. The green sauce is adequate but not the best. read more

A resounding endorsement for probably the best rotisserie chicken I've had in NYC. Super value - half a chicken, heaping portion of fried rice, extra "hot" sauce (not sure why they call it hot sauce - it's awesomely good, but not really spicy), all for about 6 and a half bucks. Get a quarter chicken for even less. Delicious - The skin on the chicken has a delicious flavor and the meat is always juicy. Combine that with their green sauce and it's chicken heaven. I've never tried any of their other items because I just can't bring myself to not eat the chicken if I'm there. Convenient - close to all the major thoroughfares in Astoria! The staff is this delightful mix of chinese and spanish and it's fun to watch them communicate with each other. It's not fine dining, but it's great stuff all the same. read more

the best type of pollo a la brasa ever =] its amazing read more

Caravan chicken is really good. It's almost as good as the ultimate: Casa de Pollo. In both instances, this format is "as good as it gets", so I feel comfortable deeming this 5-stars. Comparing the two: both chickens are equal-indistinguishable even, but CdP overall gets the nod for consistency of their green sauce (thicker), and their fried rice also gets the edge. On the other hand, Caravan puts a little more care into the salad, not just a throw-on like at CasaPollo. As far as pricing, it's the standard as you'd see at other Peruvian chicken places, with choices of chicken/ribs with fried rice/french fries plus a salad. Both places, eating in gets an advantage in that instead of a small thing of green sauce, they give you a jar of it, which essentially means all you can drink. Asking for any more would be embarrassing even. Long live Peruvian chicken! read more

I just heard that Peking BBQ in woodside actually opened Caravan. I am going to try it later today and I will update this review with details of my journey! I cant live this long without chicken and green sauce EDIT Peking BBQ is the exact same thing as caravan chicken! so even though this got shut down, there is another one! With an A grade! =] read more

Hate to be a downer..but I overhyped myself by reading all these positive reviews and came here with high expectations. My boyfriend and I ordered both ordered the half chicken with white rice and HE had the beans. The taste of the chicken is the reason why this review lost 2 stars. The chicken in a nutshell, is a perfect rotisserie. Nothing else. No seasoning, no flavor, a bit bland if you asked me. Thats why most of us are so dependent on that green sauce. Portions are huge. It surprised the heck outta my boyfriend - asking me why I only wanted the quarter chicken. o_O You definitely get your moneys worth with this one. (Perfect if you're starving and looking for spare change in random places) The chicken outweighs the rice. The salad is so blah. The "unidentifiable" sauce someone said..really tastes like a watered down mixture of ketchup and mayo. $1.15 for a CAN OF SODA?! The both of us really needed something decent to drink so we just jolted outta there to Duane Reade across the streeet and got ourselves something better than soda. Service is alright. You pay up front - which we dined in and I was confused. I paid already and I had a receipt - I didn't know whether to give it to someone but I just went and sat down in the back. One of the waiters(?) served us our food. They must have been real observant to know who ordered what and sat where. I was expecting them to yell out numbers but they didn't. Also, I didn't know whether to tip the waiter because he brought us our food. I did and that was the end of that. I don't think I'll be returning. read more

I love this place. The rotisserie chicken is delicious (light years ahead of anything produced by Chirping Chicken), and features delicious, well seasoned skin that is greasy but not too greasy. The ribs are only so-so, but the chicken more than makes up for the shortcoming. And the fried rice is better than that of most other places in the area, with due respect to the local Asian joints. This is to say nothing of how reasonably priced it is. Caravan also has an eccentric WTF vibe. It is chicken with a purported Peruvian/Latin American spin, but most of the workers are Asian, as are the side dishes. Not to be missed. read more

Their chicken is great and pretty healthy - plus it's priced right! Not so healthy are the sweet plantains but OOOHHH so good....drool~ The ribs weren't all that great...thought it's a bit too chewy but no other place in the area can beat their chicken. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area. Don't forget to ask for extra sauce - it's amazing. And best to call ahead so you don't have to wait there, it's always pretty crowded. read more