Picos Restaurant
Realizing there were very few restaurants in Houston that served authentic Mexican food, Arnaldo Richards and his wife, Janice, opened their first restaurant, El Granero, in 1982 in Bellaire, Texas. In April 1984, they opened Pico’s Mex-Mex Restaurant, also in Bellaire. Today, at their new location on Kirby, Picos is recognized as one of Houston’s premier Mexican restaurants and Arnaldo has become one of the city’s most celebrated chefs.
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.
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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
05/05/2026
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.
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
04/07/2026
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.
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3601 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX
77098
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 10pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 9pm |