Jan Erik J.
9/26/2025
Better hurry if you want Mexican ( not Tex med) food and excellent margaritas before Arnaldo closes a chapter of Houston food culture. Have been an aficionado of Picos since 1992 when I came to...
Arnaldo Richard's Picos
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3601 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098
Arnaldo Richards is a third-generation restaurateur. Raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Arnaldo began his culinary career working in his family’s restaurants. By his 14th birthday, he’d begun cooking in restaurant kitchens, learning his grandmother’s authentic Mexican recipes. Some of those same classic recipes, with their distinct flavors, sauces and spices, are still being applied to many of Arnaldo’s signature dishes at Picos. “My passion is cooking and my goal, even after 30 years, is to educate people on what real Mexican food is.” Today, Arnaldo continues to create exciting, new entreés, appetizers and desserts by blending his innovative contemporary culinary concepts with the rich traditional cooking techniques of his past.
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3.5922 reviews
Sara I.
8/22/2025
I thought the food here was just okay. The service was incredibly spotty and it was incredibly loud inside the restaurant. I had to flag down the waiter a few times and the food came out pretty...
Clint M.
8/17/2025
For all the hype this place gets as a "Houston institution," I finally came to try it and was completely disappointed. From the waitstaff to the kitchen, no one seems to know their own menu items,...
John M.
8/10/2025
I just heard that Pico's is closing after 44 years of serving this community. It is truly a shame. Pico's always had good food. The servers were always friendly and the ambiance and vibe always...
Kourtney H.
5/1/2025
I've only gone for happy hour. But. I've been back 4 times in a month because their tortillas are hands down my FAVORITE in Houston. They're fresh, light, and full of flavor. Happy hour is a...
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