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Private Dining: Agave Room - Arnaldo Richards' Picos, Houston, TX

Arnaldo Richards' Picos

4.7
4.7
1309 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,309 people are saying

Arnaldo Richards' Picos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arnaldo Richards' Picos delights patrons with authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine paired with "perfect margaritas." Celebrated for its "outstanding service" and "flavorful food," Picos is a favorite for family gatherings and special occasions. The lively atmosphere is enhanced by live music, making it a memorable dining experience in Houston.
1,309 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is not your usual Mexican restaurant. Lots of unique dishes and preparations. Service is great, portions generous, drinks tasty.

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  2. Colin VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A solid choice for good quality Mexican and Tex-Mex, a bit on the pricey side for what you get and a few of the dishes are a bit disappointing—I would stay away from their Veracruzana—but nonetheless a place we frequent for nice family meals.

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  3. Marlon

    Houston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It took an hour to get a beer and a salad. Too loud!

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  4. Jane

    Houston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food and attentive service. If it had not been for the screaming child in the restaurant-it would have been 5 star experience.

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  5. Janet VIP

    Washington DC41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a birthday lunch for a friend. There were 8 of us and we had such fun! The food was wonderful, as always, and Jahel, our server, was so good as always.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great margaritas and food! Very well priced in my opinion as well. Bruno was great and the Manager even stopped by to check in on our experience. Will be back for sure! Highly recommend.

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  7. Adam VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect margarita is truly perfect! The food is excellent too.

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  8. rosie

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. It was my mother's birthday and this is the third year in a row that we celebrate there. They have a duet who plays the Arp and the guitar and they send Happy Birthday to my mom. The food is really good authentic.

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  9. Ingrid VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    While we still love the skinny perfect margaritas the food quality has plummeted in the last couple of years.

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  10. Robert VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and great margaritas. Everything is good.

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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 4.7 stars by 1309 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Arnaldo Richards' Picos

3601 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Richmond Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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
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