Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant
Mexican restaurant · Houston
3601 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
Highlights
Authentic regional Mexican fare & margaritas with festive ambiance
Authentic regional Mexican fare & margaritas with festive ambiance
"This iconic Oaxacan institution, which has been open in Houston since the early 1980s, is a local standby for its earthy, chile-spiked, and highly regional Mexican fare. For a classic take on pollo en mole negro Oaxaqueño, a chicken quarter is drenched in a thick, dark, rich Oaxacan-style black mole — the result of an eight- to 10-hour cooking process involving an extensive list of ingredients. The mole-swathed chicken gets sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and is served with rice, refried black beans, and tortillas aplenty, making for a truly satisfying dining experience." - Marcy de Luna
"Home to the original Shaker Margarita, which comes with its own accompanying shaker for convenient refills, Picos is a top spot for margaritas any day of the week. Choose from more than a dozen margaritas, including the aptly named Perfect Margarita, a simple combination of Herradura Silver, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice, but don’t be afraid to explore some of the more non-traditional options. The 1800 Coco Rita is a sweet indulgence that combines tequila with coconut cream, while the Ruby, made with frozen jamaica balls, is a colorful treat." - Marcy de Luna
"For almost four decades, Arnaldo Richard’s Picos has shed light on the seven regions of Mexico through its cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the all-day restaurant offers plenty to get excited about — menudo on the breakfast menu, seafood enchiladas for dinner, and traditional tres leches or rice pudding for dessert. Stopping by during your lunch hour? Try the 2-course power lunch for $29, available on weekdays." - Kayla Stewart
"In a city rich with Mexican food options, Pico’s in Upper Kirby is a surefire go-to, with a menu that focuses on the seven regions of Mexico daily with its breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Stick to a classic like huevos rancheros, tacos al carbon, or seafood enchiladas, or get adventurous with a pork shank stewed in tomatillo sauce." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Picos’s tamale operations are back for the holidays, making it easy for Houstonians to stock up on the go. The Upper Kirby Mexican restaurant features Norteno-style tamales ($24 per dozen/$12 per half-dozen) and Oaxacan-style tamales wrapped in banana leaf filled with diner’s choice of pork, chicken, or portobello and huitlacoche ($45 per dozen, $23 per half dozen)." - Brittany Britto Garley
