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    Picante

    4.2 (168 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Super Nachos with adobo
    Heather B.

    Super delicious and we've loved every dish! Our family has ordered from here several times now and we're big fans. Some of the entrees we have tried have included the torta, super nachos, enchiladas, quesadilla, street tacos and some of the proteins have been pastor, Pollo Desebrado, Chile Verde, carnitas, lengua, and so far all have been flavorful, juicy, and fresh. Our food has been prepared in a timely manner and service has been good quality whenev we have done pickups. Parking was not a problem at all and the decor is fairly standard, but good and gives off a nice taqueria vibe. But the main takeaway is how tasty the food is. It isn't bland or boiled -- hits just the right spice notes. We highly recommend!

    This review is overdue. This little gem is just 5 minutes from my house and I just started coming here. The service is amazing. I've been surprised with complimentary buñuelos, and an extra agua de jamaica just because. The owner which is regularly working alongside her crew, is very attentive and caring. So far I've tried their tortas and birria burritos. Omg sooooo good!! Support this restaurant! The service and the food is just too good.

    Gabby C.

    My husband and I came across this place via Yelp. Il had pretty hood reviews and we were craving Mexican food. The place is located in a strip mall and a little bit hidden but it is still a good find. The inside is cutely decorated with Mexican theme. We met the owner, Aracely, very nice lady. The staff were very accommodating, friendly and tended to us now and then which we loved! I ordered a sopes plate and my husband ordered a chile relleno plate, both very good! After our meal, the owner talked with us a little and gave us free flan dessert to go. We will definitely come back to this place!

    Super Burrito
    Michael N.

    I heard some good reviews about this place so I decided to order takeout: Super burrito Sope plate Regular nachos After the arriving 20 mins, the food was ready. The restaurant was small but I love the indoor decorations and wished I could had time to take pics. The super burrito was one for the best I ever had. The steak was cooked perfectly and it a great balance of meat, rice, beans, and veggies. Some other places added too much meat and rice so you can't really taste the other ingredients. My wife really enjoyed the Sope plate and the regular nachos had so much portion which looked like super nachos! Picante is definitely my go to for very delicious authentic Mexican food!

    Asada street taco meal was
    Anthony R.

    First time here. Stopped in after visiting Vida Nail Salon with the wife. The food was amazing. When I'm in Oakley I'll definitely stop by again. The service was great. The waitress was super attentive. The ambiance was great with nice decor and music playing. I took the picture after already eating some beans and rice which were the bomb and the carne asada street tacos were delicious too.

    Dana B.

    I love picante so bad! They are always so friendly the ordering online is so efficient , the food is always fresh and good and they give complimentary chips if you order off their website and sometimes dessert! They are the best!

    Grilled Chicken Nachos (the portion of this plate is insane!)
    Tamara N.

    My husband and I are fairly new to the area and are always looking for good places to grab a quick dinner. Picante is by far the best Mexican restaurant in town! The food is AMAZING, but the customer service is really what keeps us coming back. We've become "regulars" at this point lol. Every visit is so pleasant! The staff here are truly amazing - you can tell they genuinely care about their customers, which is rare these days. Sally, whom I believe is the owner (or maybe the manager), is delightful. She's always welcoming and greets customers upon entry. Those are the small details I pay attention to. Regarding the food, I always get the same thing: nachos or a wet burrito, which never disappoint!! The food here is authentic and very consistent with taste and portion size. The portions are definitely a nice size (I always have leftovers) and it's always so delicious! I've recommended Picante to a couple of friends who've enjoyed it as well. Thank you, Sally and Picante team for always providing a great experience and the best food in town. Definitely recommended!

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    Cute spot, friendly staff, great food! I will be happy to come back to try more items

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    Thank you so much for your kind words. We hope to see you again soon.

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    Amazing service and great food! 1st timer and def my new go to spot! Very kind people and very impressive yummmmmmy food!

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    I finally found the best menudo place. I have tried several places this is the best ever. I will come here weekly now.

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    Delicious and great service. Cute lil place I'll be back .....................................................

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    Wow ! This place is soooo good! I decided to get lunch here because I never tried it but I have a…read morefriend that posted about it all the time and he says it's really good. I'm really picky with Mexican food but this place is so good. It's delicious every single bite. The first bite that I took it was so good and after that every single one gets better. I ordered the super burrito chicken. The owners are really nice but they were very helpful with what's their most popular item and they even gave me four different salsas to try. I really enjoyed the inside tables were really nice very Mexican and peaceful. If you're looking for a good Mexican spot you should stop by and try it.

    Very Disappointing…read more My wife and I are new to Oakley and were looking forward to trying some Mexican food for lunch today. After reading all the great reviews about this place, we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. My wife ordered a wet burrito, and I ordered a carne asada burrito. First, the bag was completely saturated with sauce from my wife's burrito. By the time we got home, I had to throw the bag away because it was such a mess. Unfortunately, both burritos had very dry steak. We also waited almost 30 minutes for our food, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. That probably should have been our first red flag. We also ordered chips and salsa, only to be told that they had already run out by 11:30 a.m. The one positive thing I can say is that the gentleman at the register was very nice and courteous. Unfortunately, that was about the only positive experience we had. I would strongly suggest working on the quality and preparation of the meat and paying more attention to how takeout orders are packaged so the food arrives in good condition. For us, unfortunately, it's a NO -- we definitely won't be returning.

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    Excellent food! Tortas, tacos and enchiladas were excellent. Service was wonderful too! Highly…read morerecommend this restaurant.

    I came by with some family on Sunday after a long morning, and we wanted to try this new joint out…read more As expected, brunch and lunch time was packed, so there was a little bit of a wait. The environment looked really nice, and they definitely went all out with the decor. I really enjoyed the look and atmosphere of the place. I could tell the servers and hosts were a bit overwhelmed because it was extremely busy, and I completely understand. After we ordered, they were kind enough to bring out our beverages: water, juice, and coffee. However, this was where we ended up waiting quite a while for our meals. We ordered a few platters along with nachos, and I honestly feel like the nachos could have been brought out first since they're a quick appetizer that the table could enjoy while waiting for the main dishes. Once our meals finally arrived, I was excited because this was my first meal of the day. Unfortunately, when I took my first bite of the carne asada, I was pretty disappointed. The meat was extremely bland. The best part of my plate was probably the frijoles. I was hoping the salsa provided at the table would help add some flavor, but unfortunately, both salsas tasted very diluted. I know some water is normally used when making salsa, but I felt like the ratio was off and it didn't have enough flavor or spice to balance out the meat. I still devoured my entire plate because I was starving, but my family members had similar thoughts. They also felt that their proteins were a bit bland and agreed that the salsa could have used more flavor. There is definitely room for improvement, but I appreciate the service and understand that they were dealing with a very busy Sunday. Hopefully, with some adjustments to the seasoning and salsas, the food can match the great atmosphere and hospitality.

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    We stopped by around 3 PM on a Saturday and got seated right away. On a 90-degree day, staying…read moreinside with their cold AC, frosty beer mugs, and fresh ceviche mixto & aguachile Sinaloa was perfection. Huge shoutout to the staff--our server was super attentive, and when he took his lunch break, the other waiters didn't miss a beat checking on us. We'll definitely be back!

    Came in on Saturday for an early Father's Day lunch with my wife and kids. My sons shared a steak…read moreburrito, and when it arrived, it was so hot I could barely remove it from the foil. The plate itself was scorching hot--I couldn't even pick it up. It honestly felt like the burrito had been microwaved for too long. I ordered the Chile Verde wet burrito and had a similar experience. The plate was extremely hot, the pork was very tough and seemed undercooked for a dish that should be tender, and nearly half of the meat was fat. I also found multiple bay leaves mixed into the burrito. The chips were so heavily salted that they were practically inedible. I actually had to rub some of the salt off before eating them. This was our second visit, and unfortunately, it will probably be our last. Our waitress was very friendly and provided good service, but for the prices they charge, I would rather eat at places like Tu Jalisco or La Costa in Oakley, Guadalajara Taqueria, Taqueria Salsa, or Las Fodongas in Antioch.

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    We came in while waiting for our cars at the carwash next door. The decor inside is nice and…read moreservice is fast/friendly. Our food came quickly and was all good. My wife thought the chicken tacos were a little watery, but I liked the chilaquiles and my daughter loved her pancake. (We came during breakfast time) Overall a good experience and seems like their Taco Tuesday specials would be decent, so we'll be back to try that.

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