NOTE: 3.5 Stars I would like to give this place another try. I came here during lunch and it was a madhouse. Took me a bit of time to order, get my food and leave. The food was pretty good once I finally got to eating it. I got the oxtails with rice and beans. All very tasty and I was promptly half asleep at my desk after eating it. A sign of a good meal is sleepiness and lack of focus on work for the rest of the afternoon. Will have to give this place another try for dinner. The lunch rush was chaotic. I didn't feel like I was getting much of a deal as my food ended up being almost $13 dollars. Everything around the Metrotech area is overpriced as hell for no reason but I guess with so many patrons they can charge a premium. Staff was very friendly and tried to get things moving as quickly as they could despite the long line. If you do not want hot food they had a salad bar available. Honestly there are better places to get a salad in the area especially right down the street. Overall I really enjoyed the food and the dream I had while napping afterwards was pretty hilarious. read more

This review is only for the cakes.... I went there a few weeks ago for a snack, before going to the movies across the street. The staff was friendly considering they were closing and let me run in really quick for a bite. The strawberry shortcake is divine, as is the oreo cookie cake. I will be back again to sample the other food, because of their patience and courtesy. read more

Lunch time today was my first time ordering food from here. My co-worker recommended this restaurant to me. I had a taste for soup and salad. I ordered at the salad bar. They do have a wide variety of different salad toppings and different types of greens. I ordered Romaine with onions, 1 egg, bacon bits, carrots with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The dressing tasted like nothing. It just made my salad moist / wet /taste like something was on there, but dressing had no flavor of any kind. Also ordered chicken noodle soup. It tastes like the same chicken noodle soup that the Chinese restaurants (take out) serve. Nothing special. Bland not much flavor. The good thing about the meal was that the portions were a nice size and I was full at work all day. Was not hungry at all. So that was good. The customer service was not friendly, but I suppose what can you expect with a take-out spot, right? Will I order take out from here again? No, there are plenty of options down town Brooklyn. But thanks. Oh, almost forgot to mention that my order was $10.89. read more

Most of their food is fine but they put a lot of salt. That is very typical kind of outside food and want to make you don't want to eat out again. Not healthy. I ordered their cheese "empanada", it sucks. The cheese is terrible and it is no near to the good Spanish empanada. Never again. read more

Ordered over a dozen breakfasts to go for a work event occurring early in the AM. Their food was plentiful, delicious, well packed and service was so polite and positive. read more

Not too bad, but definitely not the best ever. The Tio Pio spinach wrap came with grilled chicken, zucchini, carrots, avocados, and the avocado based Tio Pio hot sauce. I had a bone in my chicken that I had to remove, but otherwise the food was serviceable. A bit on the bland side for my taste, but the namesake sauce kicked things up a notch. All in all, this is a place to fill your belly with food to tide you over for a much more amazing meal ahead. I'll pass this by next time and just skip to the good stuff! read more

Received our order, but it was missing a few things!!! No ketchup, no mayo, no pickles and no salad dressing!! Sandwich was suppose to have fried onions but came with way too many raw onions and not enough lettuce and no tomatoes!!! Lettuce in salad looked wet and soggy!!! Obviously they don't care about their customers!! Won't be ordering from this place again!! read more

Absolutely true anecdote: I used to live near here, so I went to this place the day it opened. I ordered a grilled cheese because I love grilled cheese. The guy looked at me, and then at his coworker, and then back at me, and indicated that he didn't understand. "A grilled cheese", I said. "You know, a grilled cheese sandwich?" He had a two-minute long conversation in Spanish with the coworker, who seemed to be explaining to him what a grilled cheese was. He then proceeded to remove a single slice of American cheese from a package, place it directly on the grill, and stared at it as it bubbled and became stuck to the grill. He then scooped it up with a spatula, wiped it on a piece of bread, and presented it to me proudly. Hilarious. And terrible. I do not recommend this place. read more

Not bad but I wouldn't go out of my way to get some Tio Pio. I ordered the #1 priced at $7.75 which came with 1/4 chicken, white rice, beans and a side of plantains. It is definitely a lot of starch. The chicken was juicy and moist and I surprisingly loved the plantains (absolutely hate them everywhere else I've tried them so it's significant). I wish the green sauce that a few other yelpers mentioned had more heat and less of a creamy texture. The beans were a little bland and the rice was clumpy but not enough to make me dislike either one. All in all A-OK. read more

The food here has always been a hit or miss , but recently I went in and ordered cheesecake from them. As I'm eating the cheesecake it was tasting a little old and when I flipped the piece upside down I found mold on the bottom. I'll never be eating here again. Please be aware of what you eat. My money was refunded to me but I'll never go back. read more

Tio Pio - Ordered cheesecake from them and found mold on the bottom. Be careful with this place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Looks good on the outside - but be cautioned. The food is hit or miss and the pricing is arbitrary. No prices are posted and when you ask how much something is they give you a hard time - it seems like they make up the prices depending on what suits them. I've left food at the counter more than once because they jack up the price when you get to the register. It is also cold in the front dining area during winter. Don't bother read more

My go-to for a fast and cheap lunch near my office. $5.75 for a decent half chicken is hard to beat.

This location is great! They have a variety of options ranging from breakfast items including bagels, muffins, pastries and hot food to a salad station and hot food for lunches. The coffee is fresh and hot. The service is also friendly. Definitely recommend! read more

Every time I come in here, I immediately feel stoned and also like I'm in California. I don't really know what's going on, but I like it.

Sooooo I was really looking forward to eating my lunch from Tio Pio until I opened the container to find three medium sized turd looking plantains in my plate. wtf?? why the hell would you give that to someone? While I understand it's the "lunch hour rush" I'm sure its not something that was overlooked. read more

Tio Pio - Burt Plantains! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It has been so hard for me to find a location near the metro tech center area with affordable options and great service...then I found Tio Pio. I've experienced it at different times - during peak lunch time hours and after 5pm. When I went after 5pm, the food tasted kinda dry but when I went at like 2 pm, the food was just right. I never regret spending money on my meal ($9!) Depending on the server, they may or may not try to be slick and give you small portions. If I leave and my container of food feels light, something is wrong. On a good day, my favorite employees are working at the hot food station and they always hook me up. The chicken tastes like it was taken right off the grill...so good! I love to have options and Tio Pio has plenty of them. The cake display looks really good too. No matter how long the line is, they move pretty fast so don't let that scare you away from walking in. I give this restaurant a solid 4 stars! read more

So good. I recommend the chicken and amazing sides. Prices are reasonable but drinks are too expensive. The restaurant get super packed during lunch time and so I only ordered take outs so far. read more

I work in downtown BK and not familiar with this area and what foods are near by. But with the help of seamless web I found this place and I am beyond pleased with food. I ordered the pernil (roast pork) white rice and an avacado salad which was absolutely delicious!!! For the price the quality was beyond my expectations. The pio tio sauce was so good! I honestly can say i had no complaints. The portion size is enough for 2 ppl to share. Highly recommend read more

This was the WORST place to go. Despite many co workers telling me that tio pio has previously made them sick before, I took the trip there to see what it was all about. I ordered a number 1 which was a half chicken with plantains and white rice with beans. As soon as I finished my food, I ran to the bathroom and puked twice. Please avoid this place at all costs! read more

Good spot for lunch if you work in the area. The selection is wide and the prices are more reasonable than their competitor, Court Order which is located a few blocks north. I specifically enjoy their salads, which can be priced $2-3 less than comparable ones are at Court Order. read more

I went there on a Sunday afternoon and while it wasn't busy the guy serving me seemed to have much more important things going on. Food was ok, price was a bit steep...maybe it was just a bad day. read more

I used to work in downtown Brooklyn, and it was a TREAT to know that 5 days a week, up to two times a day, I could go to TP and enjoy a meal. from the time you touch the block, the aroma of home-cooked food smacks you in the face. breakfast sandwiches are ALWAYS fresh, and they seem to move pretty quickly, one person taking orders, one on the grill, two cashiers, handling coffee/tea. and you can watch them preparing lunch for the afternoon! Everything, fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, pernil (which is the BEST IVE EVER HAD) chicken cutlet, grilled shrimp/salmon, and about 10 different sides to choose from. With the exception of pricey seafood platters (around 12 bucks) all the food here is reasonably priced, and fresh. Easily the best food you'll get downtown brooklyn, if you're looking for that fresh, latin cuisine. read more

I was extremely disgusted by this place. The coffee tasted like the coffee machine was not cleaned properly, the turkey bacon was improperly cooked, and for two western omelets, I was charged 20 dollars. This place relies on its brand and not the quality. Two thumbs down!!! read more

Literally just finished my gluten free bagel with butter from here. Have to say, it was not your average gluten free bagel. I've noticed stores that do not specialise in gluten free food will use pre-made bagels (i.e. fresh & co) but no way were these pre-bought from another business. This bagel was SO thick and flavoursome I honestly got worried that it was a wheat bagel. Plus, they only charge 50 CENTS extra for a gluten free bagel!!! If I had any concerns, it would be that they were pretty stingy with the butter. Having said that, a gluten free THICK bagel for under $4 is a rarity in NYC and I'll definitely be going to this place again. read more

The breakfast is completely awful. Nasty burnt eggs and bacon. Ugh! I will never eat here again.

Veggie burrito was good. Mac and cheese was ok (a bit bland, but better with that tasty green sauce). Service was attentive and overall friendly staff experience. Just what we needed before a shopping spree in downtown bkln. read more

Not sure how ANYONE can give this place more than one star...Not authentic and food has NO FLAVOR it is EXTREMELY BLAND. Anyone giving this place more than two stars must not know what real latino food taste like!!! read more

Food was dry as if it was there for a long time. It didn't have any taste. Bad service & it was expensive. Terrible experience!

I have bought breakfast from here for many years but I refuse to pay the ridiculous price increases. There is no way a sandwich that cost me $5.75 on Friday should jump to $6.80 on Monday. You should at least warn your customers of the increase. They just sprung the new price on me at the counter. I won't eat here anymore. This is the most expensive breakfast spot downtown. Many other options available. read more

Worst food ever , I asked for a hot ham and cheese sandwich and the guy just heat up after it was done and forgot the cheese just to charged me 13 dollars read more

It's just okay. A bit on the pricey side, but you get a lot of food. Food is kinda mediocre though so I don't think it is worth the large portion size. The green sauce is nothing like "Pio Pio"s sauce so don't expect that either. I don't think I need to go back. read more

I am not sure if we went on a bad day but the chicken was dry, the whole plate ( 1/2 chicken, rice, plantain) was cold after few minutes. Not impressed at all, we ate because we were hungry. 2 stars because we liked their chocolate chip cookies otherwise, 1 star for me. read more

Everything I had here was really good. Chicken ,fish , pork chops with rice n beans n some avocado can never go wrong

A serviceable Domini-peruv-ish steam table spot. Rice and beans were not as good as most places, but the portion of pernil I got with my order was huge. Would have liked more skin though. read more

I got the rotisserie chicken from here last night and was not impressed with it at all. Rather than sitting inside the rotisserie oven, the chicken was already cut up and on a steamer table. Latin style rotisserie chickens are usually very flavorful and moist, but this one was super dry and bland. I think my supermarket sells better tasting chickens than this place and for much cheaper. I definitely won't be going back. read more

Work in the area and come here for the Cuban Sandwich. It is the best I've ever had. Loaded with tender pork with crispy flavorful skin and some pieces of juicy fat. I always get it to go and the bread is never soggy when I open it up. Not cheap for $8.50 but you def get your moneys worth. The place gets pretty packed during lunch and feels grimey which is why I always get to go but they def serve up good quality food. read more

Had breakfast here and it was delicious. I highly recommend their cafe con leche (coffee with milk)--- it reminded me a lot of home.

Lots of selections and very awesome desserts. The beef stew was pretty good.

Great food. Fast service. Would call it to notch. But it fills the need to eat.

Consistent good quality latin takeout. Small sitting area with tvs. They also have a good selection of deserts.