Casa De Pico

Beautiful day on the patio for lunch. Service was the best we've ever had at a Mexican restaurant with Tania as our server and Danny as the busser. Huge and delicious margaritas! Carnitas plate and the fajitas were the favorites. Guacamole dip starter and queso fundito with chorizo was also a hit! Great experience

Love the big margaritas, and the musicians were very, very friendly. The food was great and the server and the service was great. Thank you so much.

Didn't have a wait to be dined inside, I did opt for a table by the bar. Service was very good. Renaldo was attentive and extremely helpful. The chips were nice and warm with the perfect amount of salt. The salsa was a big miss for me. Definitely could use a lot more spice to it, or any for that matter. Ordered the Child Verde with flour tortillas. The pork in the Chile Verde was not as tender as I'd like but the chili verde sauce has some good flavor to it. The rice and beans are what you would expect, nothing note worthy. The homemade tortillas, not pictured, were the star here. Biggest downside to this place is definitely the prices of the entrees. They are about 20% more than other Mexican restaurants. If I do return, it would definitely be for the tortillas.

This place has such a beautiful, authentic atmosphere. The food is delicious and always fresh. They have handmade tortillas and their salsas are very flavorful. The waiters and staff are friendly and make the experience that much more enjoyable. The restaurant itself has such a beautiful design and decor inside and out. Highly recommend dining here.

I’m very disappointed in the treatment my family and I received at Casa de Pico. We called ahead for a party of 25 and were told there would be an hour wait. When we arrived, we saw plenty of open tables inside, outside, and in the bar. We explained we just wanted to eat anywhere available, but were still told to wait an hour. The bartender confirmed the bar was open seating, so we sat down. But when the waitress came, she refused to give us separate checks—even though we were clearly sitting at separate tables. At that point, being a group of Black customers, we could not help but feel that the refusal to accommodate us was rooted in racial discrimination. My family left and took our business elsewhere. I stayed behind to speak with management, but only got two supervisors. One apologized, but by then the damage had been done. This was especially heartbreaking because I had previously enjoyed excellent food and service here with a smaller group, and I’ve recommended this place to many friends and family. To be treated this way with a large group—especially in a way that felt discriminatory—was deeply upsetting. We will not be returning.

My family and I have been coming here since they were located in Old Town. I also frequent their two other locations, one still in Old Town, the other in Encinitas. Unfortunately, my family (and everyone I would bring here) will most likely never be back again to any of their restaurants after the latest experience, which sadly was the culmination of several mediocre to poor outings there. I ordered take out today and was told it would be ready in 15 minutes. I arrived a few minutes beforehand to make sure I got the dinner as fresh as possible. I was told they were just waiting on one out of the two items I ordered. Ok, cool, sounds great. After 20 minutes of waiting, after a few unsolicited updates about a busy kitchen, and continuing to “wait on one dish,” I asked for the manager who said they would check on my order. I was told they were going to remake everything and it would take 2 minutes. They forgot about it, essentially. After 5 or so more minutes of waiting, I asked for a refund as I didn’t want to wait any longer and was already well behind schedule. The supervisor, Jacqueline, took about 5 minutes to refund my order, despite me saying I wanted to leave, seemingly just spitefully taking as much time as possible to delay even getting me my money back. At no point did she offer anything, or even apologize, and when I asked why that was the case given the level of service, she just gave me a blank stare and said she was going to offer something, but I asked for a refund and now I’m out of luck. She basically let me know that she could have done something (despite at no point offering), but is choosing not to despite wasting an hour of my time with waiting and 30 minutes of driving. I doubt I’ll soon forget the glazed over, almost dead inside (you know that empty stare) look of contempt. It was as if there wasn’t a single strand of care about the situation in the slightest, with that type of response and behavior apparently normalized. It’s a rare thing to see that sort of detachment from any level of normal service industry empathy. Mistakes happen, but utter disregard for an hour of a customer’s time is a clear sign that my 35+ year long relationship with this restaurant ownership group is over. There’s no reason overpriced Mexican food is worth the bad attitude, terrible customer service, and cold entrees. I’m tired of defending this place, the nostalgia from what it used to be is too worn out. It’s just not worth the nonsense to pay almost $50 for two undersized items sitting under a heat lamp for 20 minutes while they figure out what they’re doing for the better part of an hour. All in all, one of the worst take out experiences imaginable. To leave without the food and without even an apology? It’s a joke. I wouldn’t risk it if I were you, try something more authentic, or of better value, or really any place that values your service beyond giving you blank stares while metaphorically shrugging their shoulders at ruining your night, as if that’s just how things operate around there. Receipt is attached to verify. The $5 tip on two items maybe wasn’t enough and offended their sensibilities with take-out tipping, who knows? Goodbye Casa De Pico, you were sliding by on being mediocre, but mediocre with attitude and inconsiderate behavior just doesn’t cut it anymore!

Delicious and wonderful setting that shows the Mexican culture. This place has a full bar and also indoor/outdoor seating. They have mariachis that play music and you can specially request them. We got the been chimichanga and some other items. They greet you at the table with chips and salsa. You can request spicy. This place is colorful and beautiful with lively servers. A must place to visit!

My first time here and I felt like the real deal ur in Mexico. The food is great, service is excellent and friendly. The price is a little above average, but you get the quality food and atmosphere. I’m sure this is not my last, definitely a repeat is coming soon. I highly recommend this place.

We've been diners at Casa de Pico since the days when they were located in Old Town. They were recently voted the Best Mexican Cuisine, the Best Margarita, and the Best Outdoor Dining in the Best of Readers Poll from the Mission Times Courier. We agree with the poll results. We come for lunch at least 2-3 times a week. We have several favorite menu items, but the menu is extensive and everything is flavorful. The servers are all so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Don't forget to try their desserts. Fried ice cream, chocolate lava cake, and flan are just a few fabulous offerings. We love Casa de Pico!

Service was horrible 15 minutes for a drink Waiter corrected me five times Asked if my tortilla could be more cooked was told no A second waiter mocked me from afar My stomach was sick A dissatisfied customer will tell between 9-15 people about their experience. Around 13% of dissatisfied customers tell more than 20 people. - White House Office of Consumer Affairs.]

This is another restaurant who boosts only two dollar signs ($$) indicating that they're not expensive. This restaurant we have patronized for many years, and I have seen it go in three months from a it $13.50 tostada, chicken, which is now $19.95. I then ordered a chicken taco à la cart and I was quoted $8.50. I also ordered a medium margarita which I thought it was $15 , but in small letters it said the flavors are three dollars extra so I got an $18 margarita +$8.50 Toco-$16. But they're atmosphere and food is wonderful. Now my husband had a $25 plate plus a beer so say it was 35 for him Total and 30 dollars for mine =$65 that includes tax and the of $ 10= a total of 75 bucks. But we used to go to a very exclusive restaurant for that price and I remember When before Covid _you know we could get away with 40 or 45 bucks - now restaurants are taking advantage since that Covid is over they've recuperated they need to level out their prices very inflated!!!! We will probably will not go to Casa De Pico often. I strongly suggest that they get their coupons of buying $100 and you get $25 free, they had it for a while but then they took it away. I would also have you protest by not going as often to cause De Pico and mentioning also how expensive it is. It's hard to enjoy yourself when you're there for a 45 minutes or an hour and you know it's costing you 75 bucks - when you're retired ridiculous. They should have a senior menu and I can only go there maybe twice a year now because They're out of our league at this point. So definitely put at least a three 3 -31/21 stars in fact, I think you should revise it. You should have an additional + when for example, they are three stars but maybe four so they give you a 3+ for three and a 2.half. A tab. Because these restaurants prices are higher than indicated. The cost should indicate a 3+. The two dollar signs are very misleading! THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE ADDRESSED AND HAVE THIER DOLLAR SIGNS -REFLECT THEIR RESTAURANT PRICES!!!

This was tough. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Pricing is now outrageous. $100+ for two regular-sized margaritas and two orders of fajitas. Just no longer worth that expense. I hate to say, I won't be back for a long time as it is just in no way worth $100. Goodbye my favorite Mexican food.

We came in for a quick lunch. We were in the mood for fajitas. We ordered steak & chicken and the guacamole. The food was good. Service was okay. I liked it better when they were located in Old Town. The vibe in Old Town made you feel special and more of a vacation feel ambiance. In location in La Mesa just doesn't have the same feel. Yes! I'd come back because they're a San Diego staple. I love all the colorful decorations and the patio is pet friendly. Usually there's a mariachi band playing but they left as we were coming in for lunch, or maybe they were playing inside the restaurant. ‍.

Came here to celebrate a birthday. Started with chips, salsa, and guacamole. The guacamole wasn't anything too memorable and the salsa tasted watery. For the entrees, we ordered Tequila Lime Shrimp and the #2 Combo (taco, tamale, and enchilada), chilaquiles, and enchiladas. Pretty standard "chain restaurant" type of Mexican food, but the Tequila Lime Shrimp was good. Service was attentive and no problems parking, with the restaurant being on the outskirts of the shopping mall.

Becky had a craving for a margarita so we went to Casa De Pico for a drink and some chips and salsa. We sat at the bar and were helped pretty quickly. A marg a beer and chips and salsa and we decided to order the Queso Fundido appetizer (Melted Oaxacan cheese with chorizo and green chiles. Served with handmade tortillas). Holy shit! The absolute worst Queso Fundido ever! The "melted" cheese had the consistency of bread dough. Seriously, you could've put it in the oven and baked a loaf of bread. There was no way the chorizo could mix in. It was impossible to dip a tortilla chip. It was like trying to dip a chip in taffy. $17.25 for this ridiculous excuse of an appetizer. Took the "fun" out of fundido. In hindsight I should've broken my rule about not sending food back. This definitely needed to be replaced. Instead, I took it home and tried to fix it. I put it into a mini crockpot with a splash of beer. It heated through and became more like a dip, but still had an odd lumpy consistency. We tossed it. An extra star. Becky enjoyed her margarita and my beer was nice and cold. Service at the bar was pretty good. Certainly not worth the $47.74 we paid though.

Big drinks, big dishes, big environment, Casa De Pico is a party inside and out. To celebrate a long weekend I decided to go have a margarita and a nice meal. The Patron Margarita was pretty good sized for it being their "small" and it was delicious. The seafood chimichanga was big and had plenty of shrimp and fish inside. Our waiter was super nice and very attentive. He made sure our special request was taken care of and gave us a heartfelt story about his family too, great guy. If you haven't been here before, they have a live mariachi troop that walks around playing music throughout so it is a bit loud but that's what you come for. In the end a great dinner.

Always such a great experience here. The staff is very efficient, attentive, and they know everything about the menu. We came on Halloween Night to welcome a family member who is visiting. They had the nicest Día De Los Muertos display and tribute setup. The whole atmosphere was very celebratory. The hostesses at the front had on their costumes and they were super professional. We were seated immediately, with chips and salsa for the table. We also noticed that in the dining room there was a live mariachi trio making rounds to tables to sing beautiful Mexican folk songs. Our server was Manuel. HE WAS AWESOME. He checked in with us often and he was veery patient and helpful with us while ordering. Our dinners ordered: 1 guacamole bowl & chips appetizer, 2 of the super combination fajitas with steak, chicken, and shrimp and Pico's Chimichanga (wet with enchilada sauce). The food was amazing, as usual. They have a specialty Margaritas menu and it is delicious. I had the melon (honey dew melon) margarita, it was blended, which is not what I wanted, but it was good. They also have non-alcoholic blended slush drinks. The Mango Tango is delicious. Our dinner experience was awesome! Her you will find Delicious, Authentic, Traditional, and perfect Mexican food! You will have a wonderful dining experience. There is also an outside patio with umbrella seating and beautiful decor.

Our family was celebrating our father's birthday and our mothers Mother's Day. We were set pretty quickly. Service was good food on the other hand was just OK. My wife ordered the Carne Asada with the tequila lime shrimp. Carne Asada came out lukewarm had no flavoring and the tequila shrimp had no flavor whatsoever just tasted like regular shrimp. I ordered the Ropa Vieja. there were more vegetables than shredded meat. my mother ordered the street tacos and yet again no flavoring. We'll not go there again. Lino, the restaurant manager got a hold of me, apologizing about the quality of their food and comped one dish I mean, I describe two other dishes that were horrible. This was unsatisfactory. I'm not gonna go back there and waste time and money just for a free dish for me my wife and my mom.

My family and I have been coming here since they were located in Old Town. I also frequent their two other locations, one still in Old Town, the other in Encinitas. Unfortunately, my family (and everyone I would bring here) will most likely never be back again to any of their restaurants after the latest experience, which sadly was the culmination of several mediocre to poor outings there. I ordered take out today and was told it would be ready in 15 minutes. I arrived a few minutes beforehand to make sure I got the dinner as fresh as possible. I was told they were just waiting on one out of the two items I ordered. Ok, cool, sounds great. After 20 minutes of waiting, after a few unsolicited updates about a busy kitchen, and continuing to "wait on one dish," I asked for the manager who said they would check on my order. I was told they were going to remake everything and it would take 2 minutes. They forgot about it, essentially. After 5 or so more minutes of waiting, I asked for a refund as I didn't want to wait any longer and was already well behind schedule. The supervisor, Jacqueline, took about 5 minutes to refund my order, despite me saying I wanted to leave, seemingly just spitefully taking as much time as possible to delay even getting me my money back. At no point did she offer anything, or even apologize, and when I asked why that was the case given the level of service, she just gave me a blank stare and said she was going to offer something, but I asked for a refund and now I'm out of luck. She basically let me know that she could have done something (despite at no point offering), but is choosing not to despite wasting an hour of my time with waiting and 30 minutes of driving. I doubt I'll soon forget the glazed over, almost dead inside (you know that empty stare) look of contempt. It was as if there wasn't a single strand of care about the situation in the slightest, with that type of response and behavior apparently normalized. It's a rare thing to see that sort of detachment from any level of normal service industry empathy. Mistakes happen, but utter disregard for an hour of a customer's time is a clear sign that my 35+ year long relationship with this restaurant ownership group is over. There's no reason overpriced Mexican food is worth the bad attitude, terrible customer service, and cold entrees. I'm tired of defending this place, the nostalgia from what it used to be is too worn out. It's just not worth the nonsense to pay almost $50 for two undersized items sitting under a heat lamp for 20 minutes while they figure out what they're doing for the better part of an hour. All in all, one of the worst take out experiences imaginable. To leave without the food and without even an apology? It's a joke. I wouldn't risk it if I were you, try something more authentic, or of better value, or really any place that values your service beyond giving you blank stares while metaphorically shrugging their shoulders at ruining your night, as if that's just how things operate around there. Receipt is attached to verify. The $5 tip on two items maybe wasn't enough and offended their sensibilities with take-out tipping, who knows? Goodbye Casa De Pico, you were sliding by on being mediocre, but mediocre with attitude and inconsiderate behavior just doesn't cut it anymore!

The food was sooo good (and somehow my favorite part was still the salsa )!! And they have these drinks that are super refreshing. The waitress and hostess were so very nice and helpful with what to choose from the menu. And it's a great place for photo ops because the place is beautiful!

Okay mexican food. Our family has been coming here for years for multiple occasions support supporting this local business and today they ruined my experience here. Really expensive prices gone up over the years. They up charged for kids small meals. 6$ small burrito and on the receipt it said 9$?? Said adult fee ?? Wtf. For the same portion. ?? Make it make sense. It also isn't advertised or printed anywhere on any menu. Not sire how that is legal false advertising. So not happy with that. The server didnt say a word about it either so that sucks they expect you to know there is an upcharge? Bs. Will not be coming back . Server was nice and quick to help just sad about the hidden unjust fees

Boss wanted to eat here for her birthday! No reservations were made because we went a little after opening and they were not busy at all. Casa De Pico is located in a mall and next to another restaurant. Parking on this day wasn't bad but it can get difficult around dinner. The 5 of us were sat right away and on patio. It was a nice sunny day. Lizzete was out waitress. She was great and attentive. The food came out quickly and smelling delicious. I enjoyed my beef enchiladas and rice. I wasn't too impressed with the beans.

I've been coming to Casa De Pico for many years even before they moved to this location and I have to say the service continues to be excellent and the food is delicious. Francisco the bartender/server was so attentive, hospitable and kind; including the staff who brought our plates and cleared our table. They never skipped a beat! Francisco made my Pina Colada and he told me they use authentic/fresh ingredients that's why it tastes so good! He made sure we had our fresh basket of chips and salsa flowing and that our food was made just right. Ambiance was decorated nicely for Día De Los Muertos and employees were dressed for the occasion. I highly recommend this place!

Primeramente la comida estuvo deliciosa y nuestra mesera Lissette fue súper linda con carisma y amigable. Definitivamente regresamos. Food was so delicious and our server Lissette was amazing. Love how friendly she was. Definitely coming back.

We met here to celebrate my cousins birthday. It's a nice size restaurant with a ton of personality. Each order was huge, everyone took something home! Considering the prices it makes it worth it. I split the mole with mom (spicy) and nachos (grilled chicken) either dad. Both were really yummy and despite 3 of splitting the dishes it's amazing we had to go bags! My cousins also enjoyed their dishes. Mom liked the presentation of the good. Only thing a little off was the guacamole which was chunky but not all that flavorful. In all we had a good time and overall the food was good! Even dad was happy!

My favorite Mexican restaurant, food is amazing, the mole is delicious, and impeccable service from Luz Elena.

I've been coming here for decades, even before when it was in old town! I love this place, the atmosphere, the service, the drinks, the food and everything else in between! The food is quality and delicious!

My family has been going to Casa for years. I moved away and always found myself back at casa every time I visit. The last two times I've been were different. It pains me to leave a three star because it's always been a 5 star experience. The salsa is different tasting now. The margarita prices are high and the food quality is lower. My wife orders the taquitos every time. The last two times were similar to when she gets them frozen at the grocery store. My mom's cheese fondue looking dish was always delicious. This last time it was curdled appearing and very salty. And the waitress was quite rude towards my 3 year old daughter because she had some of the sugar packets on the table. The last bill was $300+. Unfortunately, we will not be coming back. The quality, service, and overall atmosphere has suffered. It was great while it lasted.

Server was amiable. Pretty loud ~ we were there about 12:30pm and quite alot of folks there. Food was much tastier than the last time we were there, but it was not piping hot, which was a disappointment. If the rating was on the food only, 3. Ladies room was very smelly. So on that it would be 2, if that.

I love this Mexican restaurant in the East County, specifically in La Mesa. Huge parking lot as it's located in a shopping center. Parking lot does get busy, but I always find parking. I have came here many times and have tried pretty much everything on the menu! My obsession right now is the seafood enchiladas and the chicken fajita salad! The ambience is a little bit loud, but it's a fun atmosphere! The chicken on my fajita salad was tender and juicy! The chicken was charbroiled, and the flavor was delicious! The seafood enchiladas were also very flavorful and they gave you a great amount of protein. Our waitress was good today but not the best. She took a little bit longer to come to the table, but the restaurant was busy so that's OK. Totally understandable. I will be coming back again!

We loved this place but the last few times the food has been rushed out so fast it's not being cooked or handled properly. The rice and beans and guacamole plate must've been sitting out and they tasted funny and now sick! The chile relleno was under cooked just not what it use to be. We really wanted to continue going here but can't after the last few experiences.

One of the best dining experiences I've had in a while! I ordered - Shrimp & fish taco: Super fresh & delicious! The portion size was huge & it also came with Mexican rice & black beans. They also sing to you for your birthday so that was a nice touch but overall I loved the vibe and all the culture this place brings to the area.

I celebrated my birthday here 5/25/25 @ 6 pm with 21 guests and was extremely disappointed. Hot plates were handled unsafely -- one came dangerously close to burning me and my friends, son. My best friend literally had to block it with her purse to prevent injury. The service was chaotic, food was cold, and the staff lacked professionalism, especially for a large group reservation. What was meant to be a joyful celebration turned into a stressful, unsafe experience. I filed a formal complaint directly to Casa De Pico following my report to Department of County of Of San Diego. Environmental health The service I received on my birthday was Unacceptable.

My wife and I (and our family) have been dining here for years. Without fail, our service is impeccable every time and the food is always absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is always great usually including live music that we love. On this night, my wife, myself and sister came to eat a little bit later than we normally would. We showed up about 830 pm on a Sunday and the staff was gracious enough to accommodate us. I would also like to recognize our server Alfonso. He was incredible. I must say that his service was probably the best customer service I've experienced in ANY business. This is saying a lot considering this restaurant has fantastic staff and everyone there is always wonderful to us. This man is a true gem and we will not forget his graciousness. Give this man a raise. We will continue coming here for many years and recommending this amazing establishment to all we know. Thank you Casa de Pico, your staff and especially Alfonso.

We come here every year on our anniversary to sit on the patio where we met 27 years ago when it was Carlos Murphy's. We were disappointed this year as they told us the patio was closed and wouldn't serve us out there ( it wasn't closed they just wouldn't send a server out). We sat inside the bar area instead and has some drinks and an appetizer. Both our servers were extremely nice and came to check on us often. The tostada we had was definitely not what I expected. It basically looked like the toppings you receive on top of rolled tacos , placed on top of a small tortilla you couldn't see for $8. We definitely won't order that item again.

It's so pretty inside ! Very authentic Mexican culture representation. Service was good. Hosts sear us right away waiter did take a bit but it was busy mid morning weekday Food was deli!!!! We have gone for brunch and lunch everything is good the CRISP is my favorite

My enchiladas were excellent! I enjoyed the chips and salsa as well. My server was nice and very personable. The restaurant was clean which was very nice as well. The music was a little too loud, but that's just a personal preference!

Great time as always, Chicken tamale was very tasty and carne asada was deliciously tender! Service by Luz Elena was excellent and Leon was very attentive! Will definitely be back!

In general, the food here is great. If you have a chance to catch the right time when they have the mariachis here, then request a song and enjoy! Food here is always great as well. Gotta take in consideration, most Mexican places can only deliver on one. Good food or good margarita. This place hits both on good. For my personal taste, go with the Cadillac margarita. Much better than the Patron.

This place is great on a Saturday night! It looked busy but we were sat quick. The food was delicious, I got a chimichanga with sour cream and guacamole for $21 but it was a large portion for sure. The mariachi band is also so talented it's such a fun vibe!

Where to start. 5 stars for service. Chips and salsa almost beat you to seating yourself. The chips have to be the best chips I've ever had. The kids meals are huge and cheap. Leftover city for both kids and adults. Not many authentic Mexican food spots get m excited in San Diego. This place hits the spot. Mariachi bands and great authentic feel. Definitely a great spot to come back to.

My sister and I have met for lunch here over the pass couple year and the service has always been quick and efficient! We were seated promptly, provided with chips and salsa and placed our drink order. Our waitress was friendly, and checked on us often during our meal. I ordered the street tacos: two chicken, two carnitas with beans. They were delicious. This restaurant has great atmosphere and festive decorations. 2024(4)

Ordered the Enchiladas Mole, very delicious. I love dining here, it is so colorful and beautiful! Service is always good and friendly personalities

Food is great! Friendly service! Fast! And past a party feel to it ! I gives it! 4 is the best I give unless it extraordinary.

We've been here many times. It's a bit of an institution in east county at this point. My son is 9 and this is his favorite restaurant. In the past I wasn't too impressed with the veggie tacos but found I do like the veggie enchiladas. The place is pretty large and it is consistently pretty busy. They usually have a large staff and everyone is hustling.

We had a very enjoyable EASTER DINNER, tonight with service by JAVIER. Although you may think ham and scallop potatoes for Easter Dinner, this was much better!!! I had the EL BANDIDO. Gonzalo had the SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS SUPREMAS. We asked for a booth because of my disability, and were given one. It was large and roomy, with plenty of space for our delicious food, my cane; and space for me to maneuver in. We are so glad we came to Casa de Pico for this HOLIDAY DINNER!!! When we walked in at 5:00 PM, it was quiet, but it became busier and busier as time passed. When we left at 6:00 PM, it was loud inside. Both Gonzalo and I, give MAJOR REDEMPTION POINTS to Casa De Pico!!!

My first time coming here was wonderful. I ordered the fajitas with skirt steak. Plate was hot, beans and rice were plentiful and tasty. Margaritas were great too. The service was really great as well. The second time I came here and it was just meh. I'm pretty sure the difference between the two experiences was volume, it was really busy on my second visit. With that said, service the second time around wasn't great. Waiter was slow and forgetful. Also, the food just wasn't as good and felt like it was missing something it had last time. I still like this place and it's worth coming to for Mexican food. The ambiance and decor remind me of going to old town without having to drive the distance. This place is definitely worth a shot.

I recently dined at Casa de Pico today 11/2/24 at 7pm. I can confidently say it was one of the worst culinary experiences I've ever endured. Before we arrived we had been put on the waitlist and we were told 10-20 min wait. When we got to the hostess we were told 45 mins despite having a text that our table was ready. The service was painfully slow, with staff who appeared disinterested at best. I understand that we were placed in the corner and next to a huge 2 table birthday party group of 20 people but we weren't given water or silverware for at least 20 minutes. Our server took an eternity to take our order, and when the food finally arrived, it was a train wreck. The food was inedible, cold and so salty you couldn't even eat it. We basically had to fill up on chips. My boyfriend even had to ask for his soda 3 times and the second time he asked a busser who responded by saying he couldn't help only the server could take the drink order... To top it all off, the place was unkempt. Tables were sticky, and the restroom was in dire need of attention. It felt like a health hazard more than a dining establishment. We have been loyal patrons of this restaurant for years and have never experienced this before. To make matters worse, despite returning 3 plates untouched and asking for a manager he gave us a $30 "employee discount" which barely covered a plate and a half. Our check was $150 with automatic gratuity for a party of 6 and the best we were given was $30, unbelievable! Overall, Casa de Pico failed on every level--food, service, and cleanliness. Save your money and your taste buds; there are far better options out there. This restaurant should reconsider its name to reflect the chaos that it truly embodies.

We always come here and the food is good, but i just found a bug in the middle of my enchilada mixed in with the seafood....

Come siempre , ano tras ano,celebracion del dia de muerto ....hermosa exhibicion. Gracias Casa de Pico! As always, year after year, beautiful dia del muerto display. Thank you, Casa de Pico!

What great place! Nice decor our waiter that has worked there for 30 years was fun and friendly. The food was very good. Great we tried while in the San Diego area. Seafood chimichanga was full of seafood, not beans or rice!

Our server (Manuel) was excellent and well attentive. The food was also excellent and unfortunately we filled up in the chips. They had live music tonight which added to the experience. Couple of areas to point out: - The guacamole that came with the dishes was good, a bit more salt but still quite good. - The carnitas was a bit dry, would have been nice to have had the sauce poured over. Once you put their salsa on it, it was better. Highly recommend this place, looks like they take pride in the ppl they hire and their service.

Shredded Beef in my two enchilada plate was so tough I couldn't cut it with a fork & had to chew every bite for quite awhile. Very disappointed with my meal.

Waitress was great, food was good but don't ask for a plastic cup because they have a younger waiter who assumes you're going to transfer alcohol in it and I couldn't even enjoy my conversation with my Company because they kept going back-and-forth watching and watching as if we were going to commit a crime

I look my son and grandson out for lunch the day before mother's day, we went at lunchtime. It was very busy so we had about a 20 minute wait. Once seated the server, Sonia, served our drinks and took our orders. The wait for our meal was a bit longer than usual but that was not a problem for us. The chips and salsa take the edge off of waiting. The food was excellent. My son had the shrimp fajitas. My grandson had a beef burrito and I had a machaca burrito. One of the best tasting machaca burritos I've had in a long time. Sonia was an outstanding server. Give it a try. Yes, it's noisy but that is because lots of people feel like I do about the food and service.

Stopped here on Sunday afternoon. The service was very fast after ordering food came out in about the time it took waitress to walk to the kitchen and back, portion size was good, p4ices were anout average for a sit down full service resturant. Party of 4 with tax and tips was right about $120.00. Ordered crispy taco and chili releno, chili releno was slightly underdone and the taco was over done and slightly chewy. Other members of the party had cheese enchiladas, which were also slightly chewy. Live music was available Sunday afternoon.

This place is still good but I really miss when it was in old town. I don't think the food has changed much, if at all