Last Call

Picos Is Closing in August—and It's Not the Only Houston Restaurant Saying Goodbye

FRNDS has gone dark. Tejas Burger Joint is undergoing a transformation, and Dean's is done.

04/28/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Tasty times

Editors’ Picks: The Absolute Best Things Houstonia Ate This Month

The meals that stuck with us—from heartwarming menudo to cocoa syrup–soaked cake.

08/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Essay

How Menudo Came to Define Family and Holidays

Once known as the “soup of the poor,” it’s now a staple special occasion dish for many families, including my own.

05/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Massive Quesadillas, New Korean Chicken

Get to know the machete, or in other words, a lot of cheese and tortilla.

01/13/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Party Time

Here's What to Drink on National Margarita Day This Year

Picos' tequila expert Monica Richards de Osberg talks spirits.

02/21/2020 By Brandon Summers-Miller

You're a Rainbow

Food News: Bid on Beautiful Gray Treats at the Depressed Cake Shop

Plus, an innovative restaurant is closing on Oct. 31.

10/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Sippin'

Three Tequilas to Drink Right Now

In honor of National Tequila Day, stock up that bar—and then have a taste.

07/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Tequila!

Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day

A number of restaurants and bars are mixing up specials for this all-day happy hour.

02/20/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

A Poblano In A Pear Tree

Picos Presents a Tamale Wonderland

Would you try 13 different types of tamales for, uh, research?

12/20/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Welcome, Friends

Food News: Continental, Gulf Coast, Irish Concepts All Opening This Week

Plus, another In-N-Out? Say it's so! (It's so.)

10/22/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Worth Every Penny

There's a $75 Margarita in Houston, and We Tasted It

For National Tequila Day, why not try Picos' La Billionaria?

07/24/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Molting Madness

It’s Soft-Shell Crab Season at Picos

If you want soft-shell crab at its finest, head to Picos.

06/19/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Pre-Party!

Picos' Big Cinco Weekend Kicks Off With Tequila Herradura Dinner

Picos has four nights of Cinco celebrations.

05/04/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Houstonia Magazine

Arnaldo Richards’ Picos