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I had the chance to visit La Criolla – Peruvian Sandwich & Rotisserie Chicken during a short weekend trip to Staten Island, and what a great find! My family and I (7 of us total) stopped by on Sunday before heading home, and as good Peruvians, we all went straight for the Pan con Chicharrón. Every single one of us ordered the same, with just a few extras on the table—yuca frita, sweet potato fries, and in my case, I also asked for a Butifarra. Everything was excellent—the place itself, the atmo
Excellent and friendly wait staff. The churrassco sandwich was mouthwatering and sooooo filling. It could easily feed two people because of how hearty it is. The beef is very juicy, lots of flavor, avocados are fresh. The green sauce is authentic and tasty. I got a beef empanada that was delish, olives and juicy beef - the outside was smooth perfect. Overall they pay attention to the details and it shows through the service and food. Would definitely return for the best sellers which are the pan
Clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Nice space to eat inside for families. The food stands out and is good. Prices are a little high but understandable. This is not a fast food joint.
From the Apr 14, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food came from an unapproved or unknown source.
A worker handled ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.