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Best BBQ in Astoria

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Chicken Festival Astoria 7.7
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
Chicken Festival Astoria is a longtime Peruvian rotisserie and barbecue spot where charcoal-roasted chicken, ribs, and fried rice-style sides anchor the menu. Locals rely on it for hearty, affordable platters and takeout in a no-frills, always-casual setting right on Ditmars.
Must-Try Dishes: Pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) with fried rice, Spare ribs and quarter chicken combo, Tostones with green sauce
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 7.6 Consistency: 7.6 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 6.4 Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken and ribs served as hearty, affordable platters.
Who should go: Neighborhood diners craving filling chicken-and-ribs comfort plates.
When to visit: Lunch or early dinner before the small dining room fills.
What to order: Pollo a la brasa combo, spare ribs with rice, tostones and green sauce.
Insider tip: Use it as a reliable takeout move for big platters that reheat well.