Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant

Latin American Seafood South American Upper Kirby

Menu

$39 per person

First Course

SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD (v)

crisp romaine, bell peppers, grape tomatoes, green onions, corn kernels, black beans, cilantro + chipotle/honey/lime vinaigrette

ENSALADA VERDE (v)

crisp romaine, cotija cheese, cilantro, chicharron de queso + roasted poblano/cilantro dressing

TOSTADA DE CEVICHE

lime-marinated fresh catch of the day ceviche, avocado, cucumber, radish, cilantro, red onion, serrano + tomato

MUSSELS AL CHIPOTLE

chorizo, garlic, white wine, tomato, chipotle + crema

BEETROOT CARPACCIO

pistachios, goat cheese + hoja santa pesto

AGUACHILE NEGRO DE CAMARÓN

shrimp, recado negro (squid ink), cucumber, green onions + avocado

Second Course

CARNE ASADA A LA HUASTECA

charbroiled butterflied beef tenderloin served with a side of melted chihuahua cheese, guacamole + frijoles charros

CHILE RELLENO

roasted poblano pepper stuffed with your choice of beef picadillo or cotija cheese covered with entomatada sauce and crema mexicana served with mexican rice + refried pinto beans

PORK SHANK EN SALSA VERDE CON VERDOLAGAS

pork shank stewed in a green tomatillo sauce laid over sautéed organic purslane + stewed black beans

ENCHILADAS DIVORCIADAS

One shrimp & crab enchilada with roasted poblano cream, and one crawfish enchilada with chipotle cream—both topped with melted chihuahua cheese. Served with white rice and sautéed spinach

TIKIN-XIC

charbroiled catch of the day over banana leaves and basted with achiote sauce served with garlic white rice, stewed black beans + xni-pec

GRILLED VEGETABLE MIXTA (v)

charbroiled seasonal vegetables with roasted poblano/cilantro dressing served sizzling with rajas, tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, mexican rice + your choice of frijoles charros, refried pintos or black beans

CHAMORRO DE TERNERA EN SALSA DE CHILE DE ÁRBOL (+8)

veal shank osso bucco stewed in a roasted tomato and chile de arbol sauce, served with blackened avocado + sauteed quelites

WAGYU CHURRASCO (+$8)

charbroiled wagyu beef outside skirt with chimichurri, Papas Bravas, Grilled Asparagus

Third Course

MARGARITA CHEESECAKE

with tequila whipped cream

7 LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE (+4)

seven layer chocolate cake

TRES LECHES HELEN

our famous tres leches cake– traditional tres leches, bruléed meringue + fresh strawberries

CREMA CATALANA

spanish-style creme brulee + mixed berries

First Course

ENSALADA VERDE (v)

crisp romaine, cotija cheese, cilantro, chicharron de queso + roasted poblano/cilantro dressing

TAMALES OAXAQUEÑO

a banana leaf wrapped tamal, your choice of pork, chicken or portobello/hutlacoche add fried egg (+$2)

NACHOS JORGE

(3 pieces) cochinita pibil, refried black beans, chihuahua cheese, spicy xni-pec, guacamole + jalapeño

SOUP OF THE DAY

seasonal soup of the day from the seven regions of mexican cuisine

Second Course

BURRITO AL CARBON

filled with your choice of charbroiled beef, chicken fajita or rajas y hongos, chile con queso, lettuce, tomatoes and crema mexicana served with mexican rice + refried pinto beans

TACOS AL PASTOR

marinated pork served with onions, cilantro + salsa taquera your choice of frijoles charros, refried pintos or black beans

TEQUILA GARLIC SHRIMP

sautéed gulf shrimp, garlic, dried chiles, cherry tomatoes + cilantro, served with white rice

JALAPEÑO CHICKEN

chicken breast, jalapeño/poblano cream sauce, white rice + grilled vegetables

SPINACH ENCHILADAS (v)

sautéed spinach and roasted almonds rolled in fresh corn tortillas topped with our signature roasted poblano cream sauce and melted chihuahua cheese, served with poblano/cilantro rice + refried black beans

GRILLED VEGETABLE MIXTA (v)

charbroiled seasonal vegetables with roasted poblano/cilantro dressing served sizzling with rajas, tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, mexican rice + your choice of frijoles charros, refried pintos or black beans

First Course

SEASONAL FRUIT CUP

a blend of seasonal tropical fruits topped with crème chantilly

CHILAQUILES

crispy house made totopo chips, your choice of sauce, melted Chihuahua cheese, crema mexicana salsa ranchera – salsa verde – salsa guajillo – mole poblano – mole negro oaxaqueño

GRANNY J’S SHORT STACK

three vanilla pancakes topped with powdered sugar and served with butter + maple syrup

Second Course

CHORIZO HASH BENEDICTS

two poached eggs over house chorizo hash, traditional hollandaise + cilantro

HUEVOS REALES (ROYAL EGGS)

two poached eggs over crispy hashbrowns, house smoked salmon,chipotle hollandaise

OMELETTE DIVORCIADO

two egg omelet, sautéed spinach, roasted mushrooms, roasted poblanos, goat cheese, topped half with tomato chipotle sauce and roasted tomatillo sauce + avocado served with frijoles de la olla

HUEVOS EN RABO DE MESTIZA (DROWNED EGGS)

two eggs cooked in a roasted tomato sauce with roasted poblano peppers and onions, topped with melted chihuahua cheese

MACHACADO CON HUEVO A LA MEXICANA

two eggs scrambled with mexican style shredded dried beef, onions, tomatoes + serrano peppers, served with your choice of refried black or pinto beans

OMELET POBLANO

two egg omelet, filled with sauteed mushrooms + onions, roasted poblano peppers, chihuahua cheese, served with your choice of roasted potatoes, crispy hasbrowns or refried pinto or black beans

DESAYUNO NORTEÑO

two eggs any style, side of chilaquiles rojos (guajillo), chicharron en salsa verde, + stewed black beans

Beverages, tax & gratuity are not included unless otherwise noted

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Plan Your Visit

Houston Restaurant Weeks runs August 1 - September 1, 2025.
Please contact the restaurant directly for availability and reservations.

Reservations

Walk-Ins Welcome

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