Picos Restaurant

06/11/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now available for our first Farewell Tequila Dinner on Thursday, June 18th.

https://www.opentable.com/restaurant/profile/159268?shareReferrer=ios-share

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a six-course menu by Chef Arnaldo Richards, an optional curated tequila pairing, and a welcome cocktail. Kehlen Scott of Proximo Spirits will guide guests through each pour as we toast to 42 years of memories and traditions.

🥃 6 PM | 8 PM Seating
🍽️ Dinner: $85
✨ Tequila Pairing: +$45

Reserve your seat using the link above before this exclusive experience sells out.

06/11/2026

Arnaldo Richards' Picos, Casual Elegant Regional Mexican cuisine. Read reviews and book now.

06/10/2026

⚽ The World Cup starts tomorrow, and we’re kicking things off the Picos way.

Join us for our first official watch party as we team up with Gran Centenario, the official sponsor of Team Mexico, for the opening match:

🇲🇽 Mexico vs. South Africa
🏟️ Opening Ceremony 12PM
⏰ Kickoff at 2PM

Enjoy our new World Cup food features, specialty cocktails, and the ultimate match-day atmosphere. With every game playing throughout the tournament on our new 100-inch TV, there’s no better place to catch the action.

Grab your jersey, bring your crew, and let the games begin.

06/09/2026

🎟️ Tickets are officially live for the first event in our Farewell Tequila Dinner Series.

For 42 years, you have shared your celebrations, milestones, and memories around our tables. As we honor this chapter of Picos, we invite you to join us on Thursday, June 18th, for an exclusive evening of exceptional cuisine and agave spirits.

Enjoy a six-course dinner created by Chef Arnaldo Richards with an optional tequila pairing designed to complement every course, beginning with a welcome cocktail.

Throughout the evening, Kehlen Scott, Spirits Specialist with Proximo Spirits, will guide guests through each tequila, sharing the stories and traditions behind every pour.

✨ Seating Times: 6 PM | 8 PM
🍽️ Six-Course Dinner: $85
🥃 Tequila Pairing Experience: +$45

Seats are limited. Reserve your experience using the link below and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the flavors, traditions, and agave spirits that have been part of our story since 1984.

Arnaldo Richards' Picos, Casual Elegant Regional Mexican cuisine. Read reviews and book now.

06/08/2026

Last week, we shared the news that we have entered our final months at our Kirby location. As we celebrate the memories, friendships, and traditions that have defined Picos for the past 42 years, we're excited to begin a series of special events designed to honor this chapter.

Our first Farewell Dinner Series event takes place on June 18th, featuring a special tequila dinner experience curated by Chef Arnaldo Richards.

🎟️ Reservations will go live tomorrow and can be booked through OpenTable.

We look forward to celebrating with you throughout the months ahead and creating a few more unforgettable memories together.

06/05/2026

⚽ The World Cup kicks off next Thursday, June 11th, and Picos is ready for every match.

Check out our watch party schedule and join us throughout the tournament for food and drink specials, match-day promotions, and an unbeatable atmosphere. We'll also be showing every single game on our new 100-inch TV, so you can catch all the action no matter when you stop by.

🌎🏆 Gather your crew, pick your matches, and we'll see you at Picos. 🍹🌮📺

06/02/2026

All Day Happy Hour is calling 🍹

Join us today for Happy Hour ALL DAY at Picos. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, after work, or dinner, there's never been a better excuse for a margarita.

See you soon! 🍹✨

05/29/2026

It’s the last weekend of Taco Fest 🌮🍹
You’ve made it this far—you deserve tacos and a margarita. Join us before Taco Fest wraps up for the year.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend at Picos 🇺🇸

We’re serving up all the weekend favorites—now made even better with our favorite NOLA-based Blue Plate Mayonnaise, which we proudly use exclusively at Picos.

🍸 $10 House Shaker Margaritas
🍔 $12 Monterrey Burger
🍔 $14 Trompo Burger
🌭 $12 Sonoran Hot Dog
🍟 Add fries for $4

Good food, great drinks, and a long weekend done right. Join us at Picos.

05/18/2026

Happy Hour, but better 🍹

Join us Monday + Tuesday for ALL DAY Happy Hour and take your $10 house shaker margarita to the next level—add a flavor like our frozen jamaica balls for the perfect twist.

See you at Picos

05/15/2026

Houston, we’re still in the running ❤️

If Picos has ever been your go-to for tacos, mole, margaritas, or celebrating with family, we’d love your continued support. Every vote helps us keep representing traditional Mexican cuisine in Houston the right way 🌮🍹

Cast your vote for Best of the Best 2026 —

https://www.chron.com/bestofthebest/ #//

^^^^ vote here under Eat & Drink | Traditional Mexican ✨

05/14/2026

If you’ve only tried one taco, you’re doing Taco Fest wrong 🌮

With over two dozen options on the menu all month long, the goal is simple—come back, try more, and find your favorites.

How many have you checked off so far?

05/11/2026

Houston, help us bring home another honor for Arnaldo Richards' Picos 🌮🍹

We’ve been nominated for Best of the Best 2026 under Traditional Mexican Restaurant, and we’d truly appreciate your vote and support as we continue celebrating over 40 years of regional Mexican cuisine, family traditions, and Houston hospitality. ❤️

Vote for Picos here:
https://www.chron.com/bestofthebest/ #/gallery/?group=541351

Thank you for continuing to support our family and team through every chapter.

Home of the Houston Chronicle's Best of the Best Voting

05/05/2026

It’s finally here 🎉
Cinco de Mayo + Taco Tuesday 🌮🍹

Join us all day for Taco Fest favorites, all day happy hour, tequila tastings, and specialty cocktails.

Let’s celebrate Cinco the Picos way.

05/01/2026

Cinco de Mayo weekend starts now 🎉

🌮 May 1 — Taco Fest kicks off with over two dozen taco options all month long

🎶 May 3 — Sunday Street Food Buffet 10AM–4PM + live mariachi & tequila tastings 12–3PM

🍹 May 5 — Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday with all day happy hour, Taco Fest menu, tequila tastings & specialty cocktails

Three days. One celebration. Let’s do Cinco the Picos way.

04/29/2026

Soft shell crabs are in 🦀

Lightly breaded and pan-sautéed in garlic-infused oil, served with Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, avocado, and a bold tomato-habanero salsa.

In season now at Picos — while supplies last.

04/27/2026

Check out our schedule for the next couple of weeks 🎶
All of our live mariachi times with Mariachi Origen y Tradición are listed — including Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day Weekend.

Start planning your visit and join us for the celebrations ahead.

04/23/2026

As we look ahead to the months we have left at our Kirby home, we’re focusing on celebrating every moment with you ❤️

Join us for Sunday Funday: Cinco de Mayo on May 3rd from 10AM–4PM — a full day of food, drinks, and live music. Enjoy our Mexican Street Food Buffet featuring tacos, elote cups, antojitos, chilaquiles, tamales, plus omelet and waffle stations.

From 12PM–3PM, sip on tequila & mezcal samplings, explore specialty cocktails, and enjoy live mariachi by Mariachi Origen y Tradición.

Let’s make the most of this time together — we hope to celebrate with you.

04/22/2026

The time has come to sadly announce the upcoming closure of our location at Kirby and Richmond.

After months of exploring every option to keep the Picos' legacy moving forward, we now face the fact that a group planning to build a high-rise has acquired the property. Consequently, we are forced to make the difficult decision to officially close our location on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Our goal has always been to continue Picos’ legacy in Houston. While this chapter is ending, we are actively searching for a new home and remain hopeful about Picos' future in Houston.

My family and I want to emphasize that this is not a goodbye, but rather a transition as we work to secure the right location for the next chapter of our family legacy. Our goal was to move seamlessly to a new space without interruption; however, that timeline depends on securing and remodeling the right location.

As we navigate this change, your support is more important than ever. Your continued patronage in the coming days, weeks and months will play a critical role in helping us sustain the restaurant through its final days at our current location and into our next chapter.

Picos has always been built on the support of our community. To everyone who has shared a meal, created memories, celebrated a milestone, or supported us over the past 42 years, our family and staff thank you for your patronage for all these years, but now more than ever we need your support.

We invite you to visit us on Kirby before August 30 to enjoy our signature drinks, dishes and hospitality one last time in this beautiful space that we have called home for over 12 years.
If you want to find out more about our current situation and plans moving forward, stop by for a chat, I am normally at the restaurant during business hours.

We will share updates regarding our new location and opening timeline as details are confirmed.

Best regards,
Arnaldo Richards

04/20/2026

Cinco de Mayo is almost here—start planning now 🎉

Join us Saturday, May 3rd for our Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Picos, featuring a Mexican street food buffet, tequila & mezcal samplings, specialty cocktails, and live mariachi.

Mark your calendars and get your crew together—this is one you won’t want to miss!

https://picos.net/events

04/17/2026

Honored to have been invited by Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to be part of their business expo!
Wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and network with so many incredible businesses and peers

04/14/2026

Celebrate Mom all weekend at Picos 💐

Join us for our Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet on Saturday, May 9th & Sunday, May 10th from 10AM–4PM. Enjoy an elevated spread, specialty cocktails all weekend, and complimentary mariachi to set the mood.

🎶 Mariachi Schedule:
Saturday: 12PM–3PM
Sunday: 11AM–2PM

Make it a weekend she’ll love — reservations encouraged

04/12/2026

Thank you, Houston! 🎉
We love being part of Art Car Parade every year — such an iconic weekend for our city.

Cheers to 2,000 margaritas served and an unforgettable day with all of you. See you next year! 🍹

04/09/2026

🌮 Taco Fest is coming to Picos 🌮

Mark your calendars for a full month of tacos, May 1st–31st. We’re bringing out over two dozen taco options—from beef, chicken, pork, and seafood to vegan selections.

Each order includes three tacos some starting at just $8, so you can mix, match, and try something new all month long.

Get ready to find your new favorite taco 👀

04/07/2026

Patio weather is calling ☀️
Join us today and enjoy the perfect day at Picos with all day happy hour on the patio and at the bar.

Good weather, great drinks, and even better company.