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Picanta Mexican Kitchen

4.5 (163 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Agua chile con camarones
Serena W.

Hit the spot! Was craving authentic Mexican food and Picanta delivered exactly what I needed. Service was friendly and attentive, the interior designer is fabulous and they had cute Halloween decorations up. Complimentary chips and salsa were simply rico. The food was delicious, fresh, appropriate portions and perfectly seasoned. If we lived in Vegas it would become my go to spot, guaranteed.

Flautas and refried beans
Deborah P.

I am so happy there is a new restaurant in the area and extra points for it being a good Mexican restaurant. My friend and I sat at the bar for a quick lunch. The place is busy, and they are still figuring out logistics like reservations and turns on the tables but I would give them grace because the food is delicious and nicely plated. My friend enjoyed the flautas and I really liked their enchiladas suizas and I went crazy for the cafe de olla (a treat to go back to work with). The restaurant is cozy and you may have to wait for a table but they are working on opening up the patio for additional seating and staff to support. Wishing this local business a lot of success.

Main entrance on flamingo.
Fabian L.

If you are looking for a two year business with elegant , modern Mexican cuisine this is the place. The service was amazing and very friendly. The food is delicious and there is a great variety on the menu. I enjoyed a view from the bar and could see the kitchen tickets going in and out. The food looked great as it passed me by and I plan to come back to sample other plates .

Enita N.

Still coming here a year later the food is still Delicious I'm glad it's more busier in there then when I was first coming More people need to know about this place it's delicious

Camaron Zarandeado Botana Picanta
Toni P.

My friend and I were looking for a Monday lunch spot, and when I said I was craving Mexican food she immediately told me, "I'm taking you to Picanta Mexican Kitchen." It ended up being about a 30-minute drive -- and absolutely worth every single red light on the way there. Yes, it's in a strip mall and the exterior is a little dated, but don't let that fool you, the inside is bright, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. Such a cute surprise once you walk in. I started with the Jamaica Morita to drink (not picture, too delicious I forgot to take a photo) and it was so refreshing, just the right balance of sweet and tangy. For an appetizer, we shared the Camarón Zarandeado Botana Picanta. First time trying it and now I'm hooked, it's officially my new go-to starter. For my main, I ordered the Mole Enchiladas and WOW... the flavor was bold in the best way possible. The portion was generous (3 enchiladas!) so I even had leftovers for later. I'm already planning my next trip back!

Iliana a.

We have made this a staple go to when craving Mexican food. The service from the owners to the staff is amazing. Whether sitting at the bar or a table , they are attentive. Does it get busy absolutely (any good place should), do you have to wait long for a table? Not necessarily, again, it gets busy. But if you do, they take your name down and constantly keeping an eye on the next available place to seat you . The drinks , from the cafe de olla, jamaica, horchata, are delicious and tasty. Let's not talk about the margaritas (chef's kiss)all freshly made. Let's move on to the food , the steak ranchera is my favorite, the molcajetes flavorful, poblano chilaquiles so much to unpack in one bite...yummm! My husband's new favorite rib eye aguachiles and the concha rellena (concha filled with sweet cream and berries). I can't say enough of this place other than go try it!

Plátanos Flameados
Grant S.

Here comes another hidden Las Vegas gem just a few steps from the bus stop at Algonquin & Flamingo. Mom and I stopped at Picanta after her morning physical therapy session, because our lead therapist's wife is a native of Mexico, and he proclaimed this place to be both authentically tasty, and tastefully authentic. And we weren't disappointed. The friendly murmur of the place is decidedly Spanish on the whole, so those who speak the language of the cuisine sound like they are well represented... always a good sign for an establishment that trades on its ethnic authenticity. And yet, the music selections are decidedly the kind of neo-funky disco house crossovers that are cast from an updated Donna Summers mold, so the overall tone here is just a little bit clubby... a welcome departure from the greatest hits of some anonymous mariachi band. The chips, and salsa are a cut above the typical in that they were both obviously house made by a cheffing staff that takes care for all the little details. The namesake picanta in salsa is perfectly balanced, so that the taste profile on the front end is both broad, and bold, while the spiciness rises up on the back end of the bite to flood the pallet with the heat it has been expecting. But the pique doesn't last any longer than the start of the next bite... so the flavor can just keep on coming. I was encouraged to see Mole on the menu along with other traditional Tex-Mex favorites, and some offerings that you might find both on the streets, and in the upscale bistros in Mexico City. As for drinks, and desserts, the upscale authenticity keeps on rolling. The US Open tennis crowd will be encouraged by the offerings of Palomas, Aperol Spritzes, and the fruity things that mimic a Deuce cup. My Paloma was both astringently refreshing, and mildly intoxicating, just as it should be. Mom, and I split the Pollo Mole which had just the right amount of cocoa & chile to make it mole, but no so much that it drowned out the other flavors that make mole a smoky good treat. It came with a stock infused rice, and a lightly fatted refried bean offering on the side which was just enough to complement to generous portion of mole on the plate. There was probably enough there to split among three, which is awesome for the $18 price point it carries. As for the deserts menu... there is enough variety, and uniqueness there to make coming back the main reason for the trip. And since this is a neighborhood place with a uniquely variegated main menu to boot, I'm sure we'll make the brief journey many times in the future. This time we had the plátanos flameados, which sadly do not come out flaming, but still taste wonderfully caramelized by the flames that cooked in their sauce in the pan. When we do come back for more, I'll update you in the pix section... and maybe Mom & I will see you here one of those times, too! ¡Desfrute!

Ezequiel V.

I hat to try this spot someone recommended the cafe de olla here and I went just for that I end up ordering a lot Food is great and I would go back for sure Here some of the pictures of what we got and hopefully you guys get to try it

Enchiladas suizas
Lesley P.

Been here a couple time and absolutely love it!! The restaurant itself is so peaceful the staff is incredible and every plate I've had has not disappointed. I've gotten many things off the menu but chilaquiles & enchiladas have become my fav!

Vibey
Paige J.

This place is hidden gem! We've been for brunch twice and loved it. It's a newer restaurant so be sure to visit! Staff seems family oriented like the owners are operators, so it's nice to support a local small business. They did move from Mexico so you are getting some really good flavors and dishes. The enchiladas are flavorful and the verde sauce is amazing. We haven't had a bad dish yet, it's all so fresh and the meats are tender and well prepared. The vibe is fun and it makes you feel like you're not in a strip mall in LV lol. Parking is good. Seems there is a patio but no furniture, perhaps in Winter/Fall - I hope so!

Chilaquiles with steak  Café de Olla
Thalita K.

Whenever my boyfriend and I craves chilaquiles this is the place we always go to! I get the stuffed chilaquiles divorced style and it's so good. It's so good that we won't even try other options in the menu. They serve in big portions and the drinks are great as well! It's a little far from home but always worth it for perfect chilaquiles. My boyfriend loves their café de olla, it tastes like a warm hug in a cup. So comforting.

Menudo con pata
Daniel R.

As always great conversation with the bartender, a good and filling bowl of menudo with a tasty Michi! Feels like going home to eat with all the perfect flavors and chiles.

Ceviche
Kobi G.

Game with my wife and my daughter's to try a new style Mexican food. The place is very clean with modern design, The service was very fast and efficient and the food came out in less than 15 minutes! The ceviche came even faster... and it was delicious, authentic flavor as Mexican food with homemade tortillas and great Mexican salsa. Long story short, we will definitely come back because we love it

Chilaquiles yum

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