Pico's Mex-Mex Restaurant
Tantalizing Mexican food and top-shelf tequilas are a potent combination at this Bellaire favorite.
(713) 662-8383
5941 Bellaire Blvd
(at Hillcroft Road)
Houston,
TX
77081
29.7054
-95.4856
Neighborhoods: Gulfton, Southwest
What People Are Saying About Pico's Mex-Mex Restaurant
The Owner
Pico's Mex-Mex Restaurant
Owner
Traditional and comtemporary Mexican
Cocina Tradicional Mexicana
Pico's is ideal for satisfying those Mexican food cravings with its innovative regional Mex-Mex cuisine. Enjoy dishes like fresh seafood or spinach enchiladas, pollo pibil (marinated baked chicken wrapped in banana leaves), or camarones adobados (bacon wrapped jumbo gulf shrimp basted with adobo sauce).
A great selection of margaritas can be enjoyed under the palapa-covered patio. Strolling musicians add to the lively atmosphere. Discover Pico's Mex-Mex Restaurant, it's sure to please.
Quotes:"Arnaldo Richards of Pico's Mex-Mex restaurant is Mexico's interior cuisine pioneer." --Gourmet Magazine
The Editor
Contributor
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The Scene
The dining room, a fairly modest affair, is a bit garish but doesn't succumb to franchise cuteness. A thatched patio out front, complete with a gurgling fountain, is perfect for groups and people who don't mind things a bit loud. Unobtrusive mariachis perform most nights.
The Food
Dubbing its fare "Mex-Mex," Pico's offers traditional and relatively exotic dishes not found at typical fajitas-and-frijoles joints. An achiote-seasoned snapper, wrapped in banana leaves, is broiled to perfection. Mancha manteles--pork stew with plantains, pineapple and raisins--is a succulent surprise. Dark, smoky mole sauce turns common enchiladas into a treat. And the stuffed poblano chili, awash in walnut-flavored cream and pomegranates qualifies for fine-dining credentials.
User Reviews
ratatrice
June 22, 2009
I am a Rice University Professor. Recently I held a meeting on the Rice campus consisting of about 25 people from all over the country and a good representation from Southern California. We went to Pico's in a small bus for dinner.You served us Parilla Mixta family style. The food, was excellent and fairly priced. The service was excellent and there was a a good atmosphere. I found it interesting that the California visitors who are so proud of their California Mexican food, stated that they were truly surprised that they had to come to Houston for the best Mexican food they had ever had. Thank you for adding to the success of my conference. Last month Pico's catered a gathering of family and friends at my house where we were celebrating my wife's and my Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. We had about 120 people present from all over the country and some from other countries. You food was the highlight of the day. It was excellent.Your delivered the food and took care of every detail. We just served. It was a pleasure working with such competent and professional people. We will do this again. Thank you Pico's.
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McBrinn
April 07, 2009
This is the finest place for authentic Mexican food in Houston. They have a HUGE selection of quality tequilas and the best margaritas you will ever taste. I dare anyone to find a better soft shell crab and the nightly specials are always creative and delisious. You will not be disappointed by choosing Pico's.
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thebestcritic
March 07, 2009
Pico's is a great restaurant and they have excellent food, the service sometimes can be slow, but the food is always good. Not Tex-Mex, not meant to be. The seafood is excellent, but it's not cheap; nor or the margaritias.
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The Extras:
Make your next party a fajita feast. Pico's fajita buffet feeds 30 or more and includes tables, service pieces and paper plates. Call for info.
Where to Sit:
For a more casual dining experience, take a seat in the palapa-covered outdoor patio.
Category:
Mexican, Catering, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Message from Pico's Mex-Mex Restaurant
- Innovative Mex-Mex Cuisine
- Famous Shaker Margaritas
- Houston's BEST Soft Shell Crab
Traditional and comtemporary Mexican
Cocina Tradicional Mexicana
Pico's is ideal for satisfying those Mexican food cravings with its innovative regional Mex-Mex cuisine. Enjoy dishes like fresh seafood or spinach enchiladas, pollo pibil (marinated baked chicken wrapped in banana leaves), or camarones adobados (bacon wrapped jumbo gulf shrimp basted with adobo sauce).
A great selection of margaritas can be enjoyed under the palapa-covered patio. Strolling musicians add to the lively atmosphere. Discover Pico's Mex-Mex Restaurant, it's sure to please.
Quotes:"Arnaldo Richards of Pico's Mex-Mex restaurant is Mexico's interior cuisine pioneer." --Gourmet Magazine
