Pico Rico's BBQ — Restaurant in Vega Alta

This place seems to be like everywhere else you sop here in PR. The open air design with the cafeteria style booths and ordering from a window like old school burger and ice cream joints from back in the day. Do not let the typical PR atmosphere fool you into thinking this place is of mediocre quality. Starting with the friendly staff that are down to earth and seem to know a lot of people coming through. For good reason. After stopping here for the second time in a week with a buddy of mine. I had to try their chicken. I had yellow rice and beans with a 1/2 chicken. The rice was perfectly done and the most amazing compliment for the best chicken i have had since moving to the island. The right seasoning, tender, moist, and done to perfection. Where you can't wait for another bite or to return for another meal. A definite stop if you find...

I get takeout from here every time I visit Puerto Rico... and when I'm not there I crave it! Beware of deliciousness!

Roasted chicken, white rice, and beans are the staples - a MUST. Add some plantains (cousin to the banana), batatas (sweet root vegetable akin to a sweet potato but closer to potato in texture), yucas (white root vegetable flavored with garlic) or pollo guisado (a chicken stew) for added flavor. They serve a complete meal for 1 or the entire family for a very reasonable price. There is always a line, but it goes super quick. The people in line and the staff are always...

So I think my order taker was high - BUT the chicken is delicious- sides like yuca yum - the guy next to me complained he ordered ribs that finally came out but we’re still raw. The rice and beans are decent enough and sweet bananas spot on. Wish they gave liters of pop with family meals instead of individual...