Caravan Chicken

I tried the 3 Pc. Spare Ribs and 1/4 Chicken with Pork Fried Rice ($21). The chicken was extremely juicy and tender, and seasoned super well. The ribs were also moist, seasoned, and flavorful. The addition of the salad and rice were a nice compliment to the meat. The portion sizes are generous too, and this could be two meals if you’re not super hungry. Though this isn’t the best food I’ve had, this spot hits its niche perfectly. It’s a no-frills spot that offers delicious food at an affordable price. Would definitely come again if I want some quick casual food to eat.

Fire Peruvian spot — got half a chicken with crispy skin, rice, and my fave Inca Kola for $16. So good. Definitely hittin’.

Too Salty chicken but love the green sauce very spicy very good. Ribs were not very smoky and quite fat. Chicken with broccoli was just ok would be better in purple onions for my personal preference. I like the broccoli tho it was crunchy.

My family used to live in Astoria, circa 2002~2008. This was one of our favorite places, & my parents knew the owner back then quite well! He was/is a Peruvian Chinese man, & there are still some Chinese Spanish speaking cooks, so I think that explains why the chifa inspired menu here is so good. I came back for the first time a year or two ago, & returned yesterday with an elderly white friend who had never tried Peruvian food. The place has downsized a bit in comparison to what it was in the 2000s (it was always small tho), & has gotten more simple (for ex, guests now have to order food at the counter, & the nice divider between tables that used to be in the back is gone, & the food portions are smaller & have slightly fewer ingredients); but it still has the same essence that it had 20 years ago. Flavorful & juicy dishes that are still reasonable/good prices, a handful of chifa style menu items that are hard to find in most Peruvian restaurants, & quick + polite service. A nice cherry on top is that the Chicha Morada is still homemade! My friend's face lit up as she tried the pollo a la brasa, lomo saltado, the wontons & the sauce, & especially upon trying the Chicha. Astoria is vastly different from the neighborhood it was when I was a little girl, to the point I have actively avoided visiting or befriending any of the young upper-middle class people that live there now as an effort to preserve the home I knew; but it was so comforting to see Steinway is mostly the same, & it especially warmed my heart to experience delectable food at this neighborhood staple again. TLDR; If you have the opportunity to eat here, order a mini feast & enjoy a full tummy for the rest of your day! They accept credit cards!! It won't be the most delicious Peruvian food you can find in Queens nor does it have any cute or pretty vibe by any means. But if you want a quick bite, this is worth trying.

Great food and service. I had the quarter chicken with ribs and rice and beans. The ribs and chicken were succulent and were not tough. The green sauce was not spicy but it has a nice herb flavor.

Delicious chicken (4.5/5) at affordable prices. Get the half chicken ($13) and pork fried rice: you won't regret it. The chicken is succulent, moist, and tender and with the green sauce is just absolutely delicious. The passion fruit drink (3/5) is good too.

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

My husband and I saw a reel post on facebook showing the Chicken and Ribs and it made us want to go and try the food. It said the best Chinese and Peruvian fusion chicken in Astoria, so we went for it to try something different and new. The Chicken and Ribs were tasty but okay, the rice was terrible though, no flavor at all, they gave us what was supposed to be a salad to compliment the chicken, ribs and rice but it was just iceberg lettuce with mayo-ketchup which was Meh. Service was good though, not a place to go out of your neighborhood to try for the first time. They need to step up their game with the white rice and pork fried rice, it was not good at all, especially for the price. Wouldn’t go back there, but you guys try it out.

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

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 .

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

super interesting spot ! chinese and cuban mhmmmm their roasted chicken is BOMB ! great price too . comes with salad and a side of your choose ( their rice and beans are bomb ) love their green sauce

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.

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

I was recommended this place by a friend because I really wanted some good Chinese Peruvian food. I got a quart of the house special fried rice and a whole chicken plus the fried yuca. I was very disappointed with the rice to be honest with the little bit of meat etc they put and to top it off it was on the top and nothing in between so the first person who served themselves got all the meat etc and rest was just rice . The chicken was a bit salty and the yuca fries could have been crisper. I spent alot of money and don't think I will be going back.

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.

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.

Great chicken. Green sauce is amazing! This place is an astoria staple, this is a must try.

I can honestly say this is a place I used to go to. I enjoy Peruvian spots a bunch and enjoy local institutions. This place has let me down on a few occasions now. Delivery I've gotten old food a couple times, which has made me weary. This time I go in and order for take out, nothing crazy just a full chicken. I order, pay and wait. I see people come in and pick their stuff up, no biggie but am curious why with a simple order I am waiting. After a half hour I ask what am I waiting for, and instead of an explanation the one cook picks the last chicken sitting in tray under the head lamps. Since I've been waiting you'd figure I might get one fresh off the rack, which would have been fine. Instead I'm sitting there like an asshole with no explanation and and a tray of chicken that they'd probably throw out instead. Immediately asked for a refund at this point. Never again.

The food is 10/10, but the restaurant is definitely no frills. The fried rice is unbeatable though.

Best lomo saltado i have ever had. Beef not overcooked like most other places. Had one piece of tomato which is generally a lot less than what others put in. Love it. Will definitely go back.

Cash only, great lomo saltado. Very good. Busy on Sundays. A great spot in Astoria.

Great Food , You have to try for yourself, they are are you, second to none great place to eat ribs are tasteful rice is good I go to often

So I wanted to try a new Peruvian place and I've passed by this place plenty of times. The staff seemed friendly enough but I can see why people say to put an order in advance cuz they take their time. I ordered only one whole chicken and they are all on the spit ready to be cut but they still took 10 min to give me my order even though they weren't actively making other platters for other customers. Chicken was cut into quarters and I took it to go. It was only when I got home that I realized they are so cheap with the green sauce. I bought a WHOLE chicken and they gave me one small sauce cup. . The chicken was pretty moist except for the breast meat and flavorful but the one sauce cup for a whole chicken is really screaming cheapness. I ended up making my own green sauce cuz theirs is pretty weak and watered down. So chicken is good but sauce is lacking flavor and not enough for the amount that was purchased.

A very weird set up. The food is tasty and delicious as others have reviewed it to be. There's no table service yet there are tables and a pseudo waiter. The drink choice is lacking diversity as I'm diabetic and prefer diet soda. Definitely better as a take out joint over a sit down restaurant

This was my first visit to Caravan It was a 15 minute subway ride from Midtown and was worth it I ordered the 1/2 chicken , pork fried rice and salad The chicken was moist, tender and well seasoned but not overly spicy The green sauce added that extra kick The seating area was clean and the staff pleasant and accommodating Definitely a place I will come back to

Great value for a quick lunch spot. Rotisserie chicken platter is the way to go. You can ask for white or dark meat for a few cents extra. Consistent, hearty, and inexpensive meal.

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.

A delicious chinese Peruvian spot that is known for their rotisserie chicken. Just delicious and filling.

My husband and I love caravan chicken! It's always busy but the food is worth the wait. We wish they deliver in the future!

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!

If you ever walked by this place and wondered what it is, just stop by when you're hungry and check it out! I was surprised into finding this is a Peruvian Chinese Hybrid takeout - who woulda thought!! I like that their menu is simple and focuses on just a few main items of each cuisine vs having everything. It allows them to perfect their items and make it quick, since there seems to be a mini line to order / takeout. I had the ribs and chicken combo. The chicken was standard Peruvian deliciousness. I never liked Chinese ribs that much but having theirs with the green sauce is a game changer - You get very big pieces. I love their pork fried rice because it's no frills simple and can probably eat an entire quart on my own. As for the fries, they have my favorite cut - Single Fried thick, similar to Wendy's. Note this place is cash only.

Honestly the best rotisserie chicken in all of Astoria ! It's definitely a take out spot and I believe it's cash only... but ! It is super delicious. The fried rice is amazing as well and the GREEN SAUCE! A little spicy and tangy... goes good on all the food. I always order extra sauce!

One of the best if not the best in Queens.. I used to be a fan of Pio Pio until they screw me up on my to go order by giving me all breast meat when I order a whole chicken. Caravan serves a young chicken, much juicier too... im forever a fan now, keto friendly too it seems

Pollo saltado all day! The chicken is juicy and the sauce might be out of this world. They also have a really good half chicken plate that you can get with pork fried rice and plantains. It's a little pricey, but the quantity of food is always top tier. Cash only fyi. I recommend calling in since they typically take like 20 minutes to have your food ready. But you won't be disappointed!

Caravan Chicken is a Peruvian chicken joint in Astoria. If you've been to Peking BBQ in Woodside, it is similar, except that the skin isn't sticky and it is seems slightly healthier (if you can call it that) with less drippings and grease. There are tables but most people order out. It gets quite busy. The chicken was good, it is well seasoned with a slightly crispy skin. The breast is a little dry and tasteless as with most chicken, but nothing the delicious green sauce can't solve. They only give a small amount of green sauce though. If you want more, it costs extra. I prefer Peking BBQ's version over this one.

my personal humble opinion is: this is the BEST chicken ever in ALL NYC.. and their green sauce. and chicha morada juice, arroz chaufa special, yuquitas, sweet plantain, etc, etc .uhmmm all they do so good n done right w passion.. I them and they are a team doing it for long time.. Great job u guys keep it up.. viva Peru y los chinos peruanos..

Even though you had to wait awhile the food was delicious, the chicken and ribs was my favorite very flavorful and moist

I had great expectations for the ribs, went first time today , no bbq sauce, smelled meaty, ribs are too big , the heat was tough and chewy, $17 bucks for 3 ribs and greasy wet rice , nah I'll pass

The juiciest most flavorful best rotisserie chicken around! Combined with the Chicken Fried Rice with hot sauce and then a Inca Cola to wash it all down, this place has been a go-to since childhood for me and my family! A true hidden gem in Queens! A hole in the wall place to get great Peruvian food. Don't be fooled when you walk in. The owner is of Peruvian/Chinese descent and has been serving great food for years. Chicken is TRULY the best in town and the ribs are large, no-nonsense and succulent. This place DOES NOT deliver so I took away a star. The prices aren't too high but the menu and prices on-line are WAY WRONG! Definitely eat here for a tasty combo of spanish and chinese but, better than the average Chino-cubano joint. It's the same owner as casa del pollo in Jackson heights, therefore that's why it's so good!!!! Theres no comparisons in the neighborhood. Good food & Great services

The best chicken and rice in town. I don't know how they do it but the chicken is cooked to perfection- juicy and moist. The meat just falls off the bone. I never eat the skin of the chicken but caravan chicken, I do! My go to order is always a whole chicken, pork fried rice and plantains. They close for an entire month in summer, typically in July. Well deserved!

This is one of the BEST rotisserie chicken in Queens. I first tried them 12 years ago; I lived 4 blocks away from them. I moved away 9 years ago and I still make the trek to Astoria to pick up their chicken. 12 years and it is the same juicy, succulent, moist and mouth watering chicken and green sauce every single time.

Note: CASH ONLY (watched a few people try to order but realize they were cash-less) The chicken was tender and flavorful and the ribs were also really good! The pork fried rice was a bit on the dry side. Definitely a good value meal; I will be back! Tips: most tables are for 2 with a few tables for 4. A lot of people order to go.

The ribs are really good and you can use the green sauce on different foods. They only take cash and usually are closed for two weeks in July.

The best rotisserie chicken I've ever had, the pork friend rice was the icing on the cake. Amazing.