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    La Picosa

    4.1 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 9:00 am - 11:45 pm

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    Carnita Tacos

    Great $2.75 tacos! Cash only! Really enjoyed a casual, authentic atmosphere! Definitely recommend

    My last chicken flauta (most gone before remembering to post)
    David M.

    The food, flavor and attention to customer remind me of being at my Mexican parent's home: humble spot, solid good food (I had the 4-chicken flautas plate with rice and beans), and best of all--the attention! The sincere cashier/waitress served with a smile. She gave me 4oz samples of LEGIT fresh cantaloupe and horchata drinks: I got the awesome cantaloupe. I would definitely come back to try the 40 item menu and weekend-only made specials: pozole and menudo. 5 stars for the service, four stars for the food... I round up for them!

    the meat and vegetables on the foil
    Cain A.

    Undercooked tacos, bad customer service, and wrong order. Asked for flour tacos, got corn then refused to fix order and instead wanted to charge me extra for what I actually ordered. Get home and see how undercooked the tacos are and give them a call the same lady answers and when I mention the problem she shifts blame and says "that's not us, we haven't made any order for pick up" so I say ok, apologize and look for the "right" number to find out that I called the right number when she answers again and says it wasn't them I assure them it was then when I ask if I can go get the incorrect items fixed she just says "no". After arguing she eventually caved in saying they don't do that but they'll change it this time and never again. I mentioned You wouldn't have to change anything if you had done it right the first time. I was a little rude because I got upset at how she handled the issue, very poor customer service. Bad food. Definitely better service and food at a gas station taco place.

    Chorizo egg and cheese breakfast tacos
    Holden H.

    The best breakfast tacos I've ever had, and I have tried many taco places coming from San Antonio. Credit goes to the cute girl at the front that made them. I will be back to try the other tacos. If the barbacoa tacos are good, this will be my go to when I come to visit Dallas.

    Karen B.

    Was in the mood for something different and out of the norm saw this place driving by in the neighborhood never noticed it. Checked the reviews and gave it a try. It was the best authentic Mexican that I have ever had. I had the chicken fajita plate with rice and beans my husband had a beef burrito. Both portions were large I could only eat half my plate. Enough jalapeno that it was hot without being overwhelming. I poured the red sauce all over everything. Down size was that they don't speak English and the menu is all in Spanish and you have to navigate by photos and the words you can recognize. I had cash since I read the reviews and was aware although yes somewhat inconvenient. Will be back though soon.

    Tender & juicy barbacoa tacos!!!

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    I was around the area and decided to check on this authentic Mexican place and it turned out out to be great , the tortas are to die for

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    Delicious barbacoa. More expensive than I would have guessed, and cash only, but very delicious

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    Authentic tacos that aren't overly seasoned. The carne asada tacos were fantastic. Great "hole in the wall" find.

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    4 years ago

    Everything was delicious, would come back and everything was fresh and homemade. Coffee was delicious and good service, would come back.

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    Was so good. The barbacoa and lamb was really good. Would stop at this place again next time I'm in Dallas

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    Very good food. Extremely polite staff. They only accept cash though. I will come back as the chicken enchilada was very tasty.

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    10 years ago

    Authentic Mexican cuisine. So delicious. Staff is so sweet, customers are nice. Got enchiladas and quesadillas. So cheap!!!

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    9 years ago

    We had coffee and menudo. Coffee had a cinnamon taste. We loved it. Very authentic. Yummy. We will be back.

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    Love this place. Good authentic food. Great place if you want good priced quick food. I come here often.

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    Lovely and comfortable bar area

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    A very cool vibe

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