Los Picos Parrilla Restaurant
1542 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201
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Address :
1542 W University Dr
Mesa, AZ, 85201 - Phone (480) 833-4711
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Marissa C.
We went on a Sunday for menudo and my husband had their egg and potatoes burrito for himself. The burrito alone was over priced and it was quite small. Two menudo plates and a plate with just a burrito, two hochata drinks and a limonada(limonade) came out to a little over $35. The menudo was bland and the services was awful. I had to keep waiting for the waitress so I could have limes and bread rolls for our menudo. It was not that busy, ether. It seemed like the kitchen was having some issues too. They serve big portions of the menudo and it is all you can eat...if you can get them to serve you another plate! I'll try them again for lunch and see if the time of day changes the type of service. I've had better menudo at Filibertos and I'm Mexican! You're better off going to Ranch Market in Gilbert.
(2)John J.
Don't judge a book by its cover. This is a happening little place. Pretty nice on the inside.
(5)Dominic V.
Best ceviche I've ever had is at Los Picos! Their chips and salsa are addictive. Their margaritas are amazing and fresh(ie not the bottled mix). Last but not least, their enchiladas(both red and white) are delicious. I highly recommend this place as affordable and delicious! I have posted most of the photos of the place and know the layout pretty well. Definitely a small place, but not too small(I'd say intimate is a good way to describe it). A party of 25 would fit just fine. Maybe more since there is also outdoor seating(two tables). Staff is wonderful and place is quite cleanly. What more can I say? Go there, and enjoy what so many already do.
(5)Jen T.
Well we drove across town to try this place because of the good reviews. First of all I LOVE hole in the wall Mexican places and I have been to a lot. I am from Denver and pretty much grew up on Colorado Mexican. We spent six years in Southern Cali, and about two years in Arizona. The food is just very,different then Colorado and with that said I want to rate this place on the low end of the scale. If the chips and salsa would have been decent I probably would have left a bit happier. The chips were cold, thick and flavorless, the salsa was a very thin not so great as well. There were 5 adults in our party, everyone got something different. I was not impressed by any of it. I ordered a chimichanga at the recommendation of the server and it was not good at all. I got it "enchalada" style for two more dollars and it had about a spoonful under it, not enchalada style at all and for $12.00 I was like seriously wishing we were anywhere else then there. The waitress was very friendly and brought me a side of sauce but the best thing about this place is you get a giant Coke with refills. My husband and daughter had a margarita and they were decent but for just under a hundred bucks I was pissed all the way home lol!, If your ever in Colorado hit the Santiago's, and see how we make our Mexican :)
(2)Kate O.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in the Valley. Freshest margaritas around, be prepared to wait a few minutes for them to squeeze the various citrus fruits. Salsa is fantastic. I think their posole is the best in town. The conchinita pibil and mole are amazing. The place is alive with regulars, particularly on weekends. The waitstaff is great.
(5)Rachel H.
My boyfriend and I have become regulars at this place because of how fun it is. It's casual, small, and the food is really tasty. I suggest the shrimp torta or the chicken tacos with rice and beans. Mmm-mmm. I'm considering going there now that I am writing this review! It is a small place, so it may be ideal for groups of 4 or 5 or less. Don't be intimidated by the neighborhood/what it looks like outside, I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun at Los Picos! Happy eating!
(5)Rachel W.
We came here after one of the people at the hotel I was staying at suggested it. Best suggestion ever! Have the carne asada. Delicious!
(5)Nikki A.
AMAZING!! Our first visit to an 'authentic' mexican restaurant and we are in heaven! The ceviche is to die for, along with everything else we had! Our server, Odelia (sp) was as sweet a pie..even hugged us on our way out! YUM, YUM, YUM
(5)Jasmine C.
The outside is a bit scary looking and very run down. Inside is cute and the service is good. Ordered fresh brewed tea, bean and cheese burrito and guacamole. All were DELICIOUS! The chips and salsa were just okay... but free!
(4)Gina W.
We have eaten here many times and always had a great meal! Love their salsa bar. The green lime/guac sauce was a big hit
(5)Brianna H.
This was the first meal we enjoyed when moving to Arizona and it really sealed the deal. The food was incredible. The best Mexican my party had ever had. I enjoyed the signature dish as recommendation of the waitress and was extremely pleased. The guac was out of this world. You couldn't be disappointed coming here. Must visit.
(5)A.J. C.
Awesome never ending chips. Jamaica aka Sorrel drink is great. The Chimichanga is Amazing!
(5)Jennifer O.
This place looks very cute inside, but, unfortunately, the food just wasn't that great when I went here for lunch today with a friend. The chips and salsa weren't very good, the chips were stale and the salsa wasn't very flavorful. I ordered a burro with the pork, that someone raved about, but thought it was just ok, a little dry and kind of boring in flavor. My friend got a beef burro combo and the beef was extremely dry and was super peppery, not so good. Also, the rice was bland.... Finally, the service was slow and a bit awkward... like the waitress came and asked us about drinks and then brought the drinks all without giving us a menu... kind of strange. I probably wouldn't come back here.
(2)Adam S.
My wife and I were looking for good pozole. We did a search and found this nice Mexican food restaurant. Our waitress, was Ofelia. She was very nice and friendly. The service was great. The food was also great and my wife is hard to please. If she's pleased, then I'm pleased.
(5)Rob L.
Want good Mexican food? Go here.
(5)Lillie P.
We chose this place based on high Yelp reviews for dinner before our girls night out. Looks like a hole in the wall place in a sorta sketchy area but I felt safe in a group. This was a two man show on Saturday night. The hostess/waitress/bartender/cashier was awesome and the cook has serious skills! The margaritas were $7 and made from fresh fruits and great quality tequila...best margaritas I've had in a long time...and not the sugary syrupy kind! Everyone's dinners were perfect and the homemade chips and salsa were delish. I highly recommend this place...I will be back!
(4)Amy M.
Was recommended to us by the hotel we were staying in while visiting Phoenix. Best Mexican I've ever had. Very authentic and tasty. Place is super cute and quaint. Every time I'm in Phoenix I will definitely be coming back.
(5)Sergio S.
menudo menudo menudo...no I am not talking about the 80s Latin group but this hidden restaurant on University. To be honest I would have have stopped had my friend not took me there. Small place about 12 tables inside. I almost felt like I was at my aunts house waiting for her to bring me food. Sunday menudo red or white!
(5)Marina R.
Great posole - and the kids love their bean and cheese burritos. That's all we have eaten no need to venture further on the menu. Great hangover food. The staff is always very friendly!
(5)Larry S.
I'm gonna have to lay down a star reduction for this place, unfortunately. Had breakfast there Sunday 2-20-11. With tip, came to $11. Went with the protein punch, the "Carne Asada Platter" with two fried eggs. I was hoping for some "seasoned" carne asada, which most places give you these days. This was just a short, skinny section of over-cooked flank steak. VERY tough. Hard to cut with a sharp knife and hard to chew up. Eggs and re-fried beans were nothing special. Beans basically tasteless. The one semi-bright spot was the salsa served with chips before the food came out. It was good. Not excellent, not VERY good, just....Good. I'm gonna have to say this place is hovering between "slightly below average" and "average." Won't be going back.
(2)Travis H.
Really good Mexican food, check. Cold beers, check. Good margs, check! A little scary outside, sure but my friends that's where you will always find the best Mexican food!
(5)Alex I.
I also only chose this place based on its high reviews on Yelp. Now I have been to several Mexican restaurants and I have to say this place is not bad at all. I mean its not excellent but pretty good overall. The rice and beans were tasteless but the tacos I had were delicious and the chips and salsa were great. I could drink beers and eat their chips & salsa all night. The service was awesome, I never had to ask for a refill or more salsa or wait for anything. I was a little cautious because of its location and the way it looked outside but I am glad I tried it out. Friendly, Good food and very affordable!!!
(4)David D.
Wow, this might be my new favorite food and happy hour spot. Which is odd, seeing that it's really nice here compared to most of the Mexican food joints I frequent. Too often, those look like they're in a constant state of construction or disrepair. Anyway, the exterior looks like a small, quaint house with maybe 6-7 parking spots. Inside, there's various tables, booths and a bar to sit at. The corner booth we sat at had a copper table top and looked great. This might be one of the best margaritas I've had. It's fresh and squeezed, not like the premix stuff you get at most places. They also had draft beer and other mixed drinks. I only had a small bit of the Carne Asada but it tasted fantastic. I definitely am coming back here with a date sometime.
(5)Sb M.
This place is a litle gem in Mesa, Az. Went looking for a place that sells menudo. This place has some nice fresh menudo. Got the white menudo... it came with lemon, cilantro and all the rest of the condiments needed for bowl of do. It was about 6 bucks (typical price) Also ordered the green chile breakfast burrito. It was great and reminded me of childhood. The only thing I didn't like was that the menudo was lacking in tripe and PIcos should have other types of burritos on the menu. It would be nice to see a breakfast burrito that has egg, pinto beans, bacon, potatoes (or fries), pico, and queso.
(4)Kasey R.
This place is super cute and the food is great too! Our server was very friendly and she was attentive even though she was the hostess/waitress/bartender/busser all in one. First off - the salsa is authentic and reminds me of my family's salsa. It is somewhat mild, but with just enough kick for everyone to enjoy. The Margaritas are AWESOME! They are made with hand squeezed juices and good tequila. I had a regular lime rita, but my friends had strawberry blended ritas and they were also superb. For dinner I ordered a "Burro" (burrito) with their signature tiopancho pork. The pork is to die for - it's super tender and flavorful with whatever they marinade it in. I couldn't stop eating it. One of my friends got a tiopancho pork chimichanga which she said was awesome, and my other friend got carne asada and bean burrito with a side of rice. The rice is a saffron rice, I really liked it. It's subtle, but a great addition to the meal. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone living or visiting the area. 2 thumbs up! I would like to taste their breakfast items and pozole before giving 5 stars, but it is very close to 5 stars based solely on the margaritas!
(4)Al V.
Good food cold beer its all good
(4)Katelyn S.
Perfect hole in the wall Mexican food restaurant! Quint,authentic, family owned, just the perfect atmosphere.Great Margaritas! which is always what breaks or makes a Mexican restaurant for me. My friends and I split some awesome oysters which i was apprehensive about at first, just because this place really is the definition of 'hole in the wall,' but they turned out to be great... then again it was my first experience eating oysters... We all ordered burritos which were also very good, I love a place that isn't afraid to use dark meat chicken. I mean why do restaurants always advertise white meat chicken anyways? that's what usually steers me away from ever ordering chicken in the first place! For sure gotta come back to try more of their menu!
(5)Rob H.
Fantastic, authentic food, great service and relaxed vibe. Chicken Taco combo plate was flavourful. Shredded beef chimi was a hit with my 13 year old. You can't go wrong here.
(5)Dion R.
I'm from California where you can find The best Mexican outside of Mexico of course. Once in a while I have to travel to AZ for work and I make it a point to eat at Los Picos. I love their shrimp with garlic! everything I've had here is good. I read some of the comments about there not being good Mex food in AZ, well NOW you DO! Try it out, don't be intimidated by the locale, these folks are authentic. Provecho!!
(5)Y M.
Love love love the alll you can eat Menudo..it is delicious!!
(4)Adam S.
Not the prettiest place in the world, but food is excellent! Great margarita, wonderful fare. The menu is simple and so is the food. Sometime the simplistic things are the most enjoyable in life!
(4)Sal G.
Missed it the first time I drove by, it's a small place, maybe a dozen tables; a real mom and pop type place. GIANT goblets of margarita and sangria for $7. brilliant. Authentic mexican foodstuffs at the best prices I've ever seen. Great place to drink or eat, will definitely return!
(4)Alia D.
I adore this tiny, yet charming, family run spot! It is just a speck on the road and doesn't look like much, but there are treasures to be discovered inside. You can't go wrong with the beef taco, rice and beans combo plate or try the more traditional tio pancho pork items. They're always super busy on weekend mornings. Try their huevos rancheros with green sauce . . . you'll be licking the plate. I have had pretty much everything on the menu and they haven't disappointed yet. Oh and they seriously make the best margs in town. No sweet and sour mix here, just fresh squeezed citrus deliciousness and their sangria is mighty fine too!
(5)Jennifer M.
As a life long Phoenix resident/Mexican food fan, this is my favorite place of all time. It's a tiny, family owned hole in the wall for sure, but I have never had anything here that wasn't above average. When I take out of town visitors here, they ask to go back on subsequent visits, without fail.
(4)Leigh C.
I actually went to this place after reading Yelp reviews! My friends were very impressed with the ambiance, service and the margaritas! I thoroughly enjoyed the feel of the restaurant and was definitely impressed with the service as well. I ordered the huevos rancheros papas y queso burro. It wasn't the best breakfast burrito I've ever had but my friend got a dish made with cactus and it was VERY good! I had never experienced such a unique food as cacti and it was awesome! Definitely something I will have again!
(4)LIL M.
This hole in the wall mexican restaurant has been around for years! Authentic mexican food is delish!! Breakfast plates are all soo good! Especially their all you can eat menudo or pozole! I love their stuffed green chile shredded beef chilaca style for appetizer mmmm!!! Can't go wrong with any chimichangas!!! My fav is the 2 green chile shredded beef enchiladas with rice n beans. Rice isn't red though but it is still delish! All their soups are amazing. As for dinner the carne asada plate and mixed fajitas are money!
(5)Jennifer N.
The week I moved to Arizona I went here twice! This really is as good as it gets. I will definitely be a regular here.
(5)Ted B.
From the outside this place looks like (and may be) a reclaimed fast food joint. But on the inside, it seem like you're in Mexico! The menu is not entirely unique, but everything seems fresh and home made. The tortas are exquisite, and the cheese and potato soup and albondigas are my favorite in town. Add to this a friendly staff (mostly family) and wonderful freshly made sangria and other mixed drinks, and you can't go wrong. Beer is served with iced mugs,and chips and salsa, both homemade, are plentiful.
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