Arnaldo Richards' Picos

4.8

1300 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional Mexican

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Lively

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a warm, lively atmosphere that will transport you to the finest restaurants in Mexico. Since its inception in 1984, Arnaldo Richards' Picos has been recognized as one of Houston's premier award-winning Mexican restaurants. Executive Chef/Owner Arnaldo Richards skillfully blends his contemporary culinary concepts with traditional Mexican cooking techniques, while remaining faithful to the deeply rooted and authentic flavors of the seven regions of Mexican cuisine. Picos is the perfect place for friends, family, business associates and private parties to enjoy a remarkable dining experience and extraordinary drinks. Takeout & Catering are also available.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 831-9940
Website
http://www.picos.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Arnaldo Richards
Catering
With over 35 years of catering experience, Pico’s Catering can help you plan the perfect party. We cater Mexican buffet fiestas, seated dinners, corporate luncheons, graduation parties, holiday parties, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and all your special events. Regardless of the number of guests, we have a menu that fits your needs. In addition to our regional Mexican cuisine, we also offer several different styles of cuisine. Contact our party consultant to assist you in designing the perfect menu for your event. Call us today for any catering inquiry at (713)662-8383 ! or (832)831-9940. Want to contact us via email? info@picos.net or catering@picos.net

Location
3601 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098
Area
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Cross Street
Richmond Avenue
Parking details
During this time, and until we go back to 100% capacity we will continue with no valet service. We are eager to be back to normal as much as everyone else. Please know with small changes like this right now, we are able to sustain the future of our community to have to ability to still live their lives as safe as possible. This is our promise.
Public transit
Metro offers two bus stops exactly on our corner of Kirby Drive and Richmond Avenue - Stop Numbers 5549 and 5565.
Entertainment
Come join us for live music seven nights a week and during our Sunday Brunch Buffet! Our traditional Mexican musicians have been entertaining our guests for more than 30 years.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,300 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Arnaldo Richards' Picos delights with "great authentic Mexican food" and "spectacular service." Guests rave about the "perfect margaritas" and a menu that offers both quality and innovation. While some find it noisy, the lively atmosphere is part of its charm. A "Houston treasure" for Mexican cuisine lovers.

1,300 Reviews

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Elijah
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wait was a tad long even with a reservation (but they can’t really be blamed that Valentine’s Day happened to fall on a Friday anyhow) Once we were seated we had waters brought out and our very friendly server took incredible care of my partner and I. The food was delicious and everything I hoped it would be, there were two live music groups walking around and playing great music as well which added great atmosphere. Overall I cannot recommend this place enough to anyone, I’m sure you’ll be seated much faster on a better night as well so I wouldn’t bet on knocking this place because of it.
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R.L.
VIP
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best brunch in Houston, and at all times food and service is best quality you’ll find in H-town.
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Raul
Las Vegas
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible place to enjoy mexican food, the staff is outstanding providing the best service all the time.
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marcos
Houston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is greater; serving service was amazing, but the front desk ladies must decrease their attitude. When I got there I gave my name and got seated. But when my guests got there and asked where my table was (and they said that same name I said) front desk said there was no one there with this name and turned back towards my guests.
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Donna
VIP
Houston
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great lunch with delicious cocktails and food, and excellent chocolate cake. Perfect service!
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Tim
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time, service was excellent. Food always top notch.
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Martha
VIP
Houston
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were both great. It's very noisy with several large groups. That won't keep me from going again.
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Toni
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great and ambiance. Wait staff, all staff very nice and attentive. Live in Dallas, but visit Picos when we are in Houston. Happy trails, until we meet again❣️
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Miguel
Houston
117 reviews
4.0
117 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Why is it that those that show you to your table always want to give you the worst table they have.? We were taken to a table right by the entry to the kitchen. The restaurant was not full and many other tables were available. After a bit of negotiating we got a good table in a quiet side room where we enjoyed our meal.
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Bruce
Dallas
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Pico's on January 14 at around 3 pm. We had a wonderful dinner. Being at the time of day when the lunch crowd is gone but the dinner crowd isn't there, the restaurant's ambiance was quiet but not dead. There were other people there but not every table was occupied. We both ordered the catch of the day prepared in the Veracruz style. The fish was simply delicious and obviously very fresh. The service provided by F. Salmon was perfect. He was prompt, courteous, and friendly. All in all, it was a perfect dinner.
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FAQs

Arnaldo Richards' Picos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 831-9940.

Arnaldo Richards' Picos is rated 4.8 stars by 1300 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3601 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098

Additional information

Cross Street
Richmond Avenue
Area
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional Mexican, Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
During this time, and until we go back to 100% capacity we will continue with no valet service. We are eager to be back to normal as much as everyone else. Please know with small changes like this right now, we are able to sustain the future of our community to have to ability to still live their lives as safe as possible. This is our promise.
Public transit
Metro offers two bus stops exactly on our corner of Kirby Drive and Richmond Avenue - Stop Numbers 5549 and 5565.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Arnaldo Richards
Entertainment
Come join us for live music seven nights a week and during our Sunday Brunch Buffet! Our traditional Mexican musicians have been entertaining our guests for more than 30 years.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.picos.net/
Phone number
(832) 831-9940
Catering
With over 35 years of catering experience, Pico’s Catering can help you plan the perfect party. We cater Mexican buffet fiestas, seated dinners, corporate luncheons, graduation parties, holiday parties, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and all your special events. Regardless of the number of guests, we have a menu that fits your needs. In addition to our regional Mexican cuisine, we also offer several different styles of cuisine. Contact our party consultant to assist you in designing the perfect menu for your event. Call us today for any catering inquiry at (713)662-8383 ! or (832)831-9940. Want to contact us via email? info@picos.net or catering@picos.net

Arnaldo Richards' Picos

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