delicious food!! The staff is super nice. I love going to pica s, but this location is the best read more

YUM! Popped in for a quick lunch and ordered the chicken al carbon burrito. It was cool seeing them make the handmade tortillas and I could taste the quality of the ingredients- super fresh and seasoned well. I'm looking forward to going back and trying other items, and sitting on the patio! I could hear the cooks singing in the back and that, plus the colorful decor, just made it feel like really happy place! :) read more

We decided to try some tacos and the sort on a late Tuesday night, just before closing due to the hours not being updated on Yelp, I fixed that though. Anyways, the cashier provided a great service with suggestions and tips. We ordered the Al Pastor tacos and Shrimp burrito and a side of guacamole. The tacos we're good, maybe not fantastic but they had good flavor and a fair amount of spicing, pineapple was definitely noticeable unlike some other Al Pastor beef we've had. I was expecting at least one more than just two tacos but oh well, the simple beans (kind of bland), bland Mexican rice and a good helping of guac helped me out in filling up. I poured on the hot sauce as well. My wife had the burrito and OMG was this good. I'm serious the tacos pale in comparison to this omazing(I said it, O) tortilla wrapped concoction. The Shrimp were plenty and cooked to perfection, plump, somewhat crisp and juicy. The simple bland beans and rice didn't over power the shrimp either, how could it. The kicker that made this even better was the creamy lime cabbage and red onion chile de arbole salsa, as stated on their website. This salsa was very spicy for us as we're hot food wussies, but didn't stop us from enjoying it. There was probably some cilantro and other things in there but I couldn't identify them. On a return trip we'll definitely get something else smothered in the lime cabbage.....salsa and imbibe in some great craft been in a can for $3.50 5 Stars for the burrito and service but 4 due to the bland beans and rice. read more

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Fast and tasty. Fresh tortillas. I love the tacos al carbon, daily specials are a mix of creative and traditional (butternut squash enchiladas, brisket tacos). Great music (Santana, Buena Vista Club Social). Beautiful patio, fun decor, clean, comfortable chairs. I'm originally from El Paso, so I know a bit about Mexican food . read more

This fast casual Mexican style restaurant has improved over my last visit. I know people who eat lunch here regularly and love it, but it was a bit lackluster the last time I was here for dinner. Tonight it was really good. Our group chose a wide variety of plates and we each enjoyed our choice. The plates were more interesting and flavorful this time though the orders were similar to the choices last time. It was quite a bit more crowded, with a wider variety of ages than the last time and I think that is indicative of increased quality. read more

Very inconsistent. Ended up throwing last nights takeout on the garbage. Wish it was an illegal Pete's. The flan can be good. read more

I feel like an idiot. I have been getting my coffee from Ozo virtually next door and never tried Pica's until today. I thought it would be yet another tex-mex place that sold you orange cheese, flour tortillas, used lot of cummin and gave you limes. I was very wrong. My first surprise was seeing pozole verde on the menu. Not many places in the US make pozole, and it is native of the state where I grew up in Mexico, but they were out. I will come back to try it and will update my review. So I went for the tacos. Three different ones: Pastor (which is very hard to get right), carnitas and grilled shrimp. Wow. The key to a good taco is a good, freshly made, warm tortilla. It's been a long time since I have had such a good tortilla. The perfect tortilla is not only warm but it is at the point where it is getting toasty, so it gives a very slight crunch. Just like the ones at pica's. The pastor was delicious, I was surprised. Carnitas was super tasty, better than I expected. The shrimp was great, and spicy too. The salsa they use on that one is incredible. Service was great, price is reasonable and the restaurant is nice. What more can you ask for. Pica's has earned a place on my special list, and I can't wait to come back to Boulder to try the pozole and other stuff on the menu. Buen provecho! read more

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I've been here a few times and really enjoy the food and the outdoor patio. The service is pretty bad. I came in on a Friday night and while ordering, I asked a few questions and the order taker was so rude and condescending. He made me uncomfortable with his sarcasm. After I placed my order, he noticed that I didn't leave a tip and loudly exclaimed, "thanks for the tip." I don't feel that it is necessary to tip before the service actually takes place. Then after I asked to speak to a manager about it and it turns out that he was the manager. He was rude and unprofessional. I will never go back. read more

As a vegetarian, I love this place. I definitely suggest trying the beer tacos. Absolutely delicious. There is outdoor seating and they do serve alcohol. The decorations are pretty cool as well. As far as vegetarian food, burritos, tacos, and enchiladas are all great. There service was prompt and everyone was nice. read more

Pica's Taqueria - The best vegetarian tacos ever (beet tacos) - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Love the family meal option. My husband declared it was "too much food" - never a problem with teenagers in the house! Delicious. I particularly love the potatos rajas and the beet side dish! Spicy margs are also pretty darn good. read more

The food here is fine, but if you have kids, maybe look somewhere else. We were publicly asked to leave for our kids playing hide in seek outside. "No running on sidewalk" . The Manager also said that we need to be more "responsible for our children". This was a shock for me who has been labeled as a helicopter parent by some. Kind of crazy to tell kids they can't play on the sidewalk, and for the record, 12 years of parenting, and this is the first time a manager has ever said something like this. read more

The burrito was about $12, but it had lots of big shrimp in it, so that was ok because I ate it in 2 sittings. I ate the first half there but then left because I couldn't take how many screaming kids were in there. I know that's not their fault, but maybe that's just Boulder for you? Get your slightly overpriced but decent Mexican to go. read more

First of all if you think this place is excellent Mexican food you have 0 idea what good food is. I find it very upsetting that they also have no combination platters of maybe a Taco, Enchilada and other goods on it. I am imaging the reason for this is to get you to order a lot of different entrees. A Taco here is a joke. It has very little meat in it and is not in any way a real Mexican Taco. The only good thing here are the chips and Quac. There is absolutely no room in the place and that includes the outside for a real lunch crowd or dinner crowd. I only eat GREAT food and in truth when you get Beans with a meal I don't feel a liquid y black bean with no spice is authentic or worth the calories. The rice is boring as hell and also not worth eating. SAY no to this place as for 2 bucks you could go to Taco Bell and get more taste although there you would be eating really bad for you garbage. read more

Pretty good food with decent serving sizes as well. Everything seems oddly salty though. It seems as almost everything I've ordered here has been doused by the salt shaker. And the outside patio can be fairly disorganized sometimes, my friends and I were denied seats at one 4 person table because someone needed eight seats at another 4 person table. The staff wasn't willing to accommodate. Other than that though, I still come here every once in a while and won't pass if someone offers me a meal here. read more

I tried, Pica's. After visiting the Louisville location and having a sub-par experience, I decided to try Boulder since it is more established in the hopes that the new location was just having some growing pains. Apart from the interior, which did not have the noise issues of the other location, the experience was about the same. This place is way overpriced. Any other time I've gotten tacos, you get three. Here, you get two. In addition, they put them on one tortilla, instead of the accustomed two, so they fall apart immediately. Prepare to eat with a fork. The limes are minuscule, and all of this for $11?? I do appreciate that it comes with rice and beans, but what I'm really there for are the tacos. Skip the rice and beans and give me another taco. On top of that, the tacos are okay. I got the grilled fish tacos, and the fish was burnt tasting and overcooked. I've had better tacos elsewhere, and will be giving them my business. read more

Yum! Pica's is everything you want from a fast-casual Mexican place. The margs were decently priced and yummy, the food is fresh, and they have enough variety to satisfy all the vegetarians and meat lovers in your life. I'll definitely be back!! read more

I love the margs and most of the time the food is pretty good, though a teeny bit expensive. I would come more if the kid's meals were cheaper or included more than just a $6 cheese quesadilla. (like apple sauce and milk to make it worth the $6). As a parent it is pretty expensive to bring kiddos here and they are often still hungry after their meal. (How about a kids eat free night??) read more

Worst quesadilla I've ever had. No flavor to the steak. Cheese wasn't even melted. Don't even know what type of cheese it was. Very weird texture. $16 for a quesadilla and a coke a little much. Beans bland. The rice and the guacamole was the only things that tasted OK. Will not return or recommend. read more

Sigh... it was good, but I feel like this is the formula for many restaurants like this in Boulder: 1. Take the same affordable and great ethnic food that you can find in local establishments in Denver along Federal. 2. Make it look a tad prettier and gentrify it. 3. Cut the portion by half. 4. Charge twice as much. That's what you have at Pica's. And they neglected to add the avocado salsa to my to-go order. read more

Another favorite spot for my lunch crew though my personal experience has been lackluster. If I was writing this for my office-mates I believe it would be a better review, but because I'm allergic to avocado and I've had some on my plate more than once, I can't give them a better review. I like the food. I completely agree with all the reviews that its a bit over-priced. Plus they inadvertently have attempted to kill me a few times. I will be back, but I don't like having to wonder if they're trying to destroy me every time I order a taco. Side note: they have a Wet Tinga Burrito. It's delicious, but Wet Tinga sounds like something people contracted in the old West: "What's wrong with Clyde?" "Oh, him? He got a bad case of the Wet Tinga." "Shit. That sounds awful, is it contagious?" read more

I don't even want to tell people how much I love this place because I'm afraid they'll blow tf up. In particular, the biggest reasons I come back so frequently are the quality of their ingredients; they make everything in house daily. The manager, Matt, makes me feel so welcome and comfortable. Their margaritas have ruined margs for me everywhere else because they're that good. read more

I have been looking for a place in Colorado that makes their own tortillas since I moved here!! I spent four years in Texas eating amazing tacos and I had yet to find a place as good here. This is it. This is my new taco place. I had their baja shrimp tacos and I absolutely loved them! They pile on the toppings so it's a little messy to eat but so good! I also tried their salsa and chips - loved that their salsa tastes so fresh and that the heat isn't too bad. Definitely going back again! read more

Pica's Taqueria - baja shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Tucked away in a little shopping center, Pica's is clean, bright and cheerful. The menu is expansive--they even serve tortas and a bunch of daily specials in addition to burritos, tacos, quesadillas and salads. I had the chicken fajita burrito special. You can opt for a whole wheat tortilla and Mexican rice instead of white. The burrito was served open-faced with black beans, pico de gallo, lettuce and sour cream (with plenty of grilled peppers and chicken!)--SO good! The staff is friendly and accommodating. Love the music and decor. Overall an easy-going, relaxed experience. A little out of the way from the usual CU-Boulder, but well worth the extra two minute drive! read more

2 more visits to Pica's since my initial review. I absolutely adore their Rellenos. They are not part of the regular menu, but are sometimes available as a special. We got lucky recently and went there for lunch on a Relleno day. They are unlike any Rellenos I have ever experienced. With the addition of Pica's tasty sauce and a curvy dollop of sour cream, + black beans and rice, it was the perfect meal. The only reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is that we did not get something we ordered, and then the pleasant friendly only guy working at the counter got extremely busy and it was literally not possible to be able to communicate to him that the guacamole was forgotten. It turned out he had not charged for it, so it was not an actual loss; just kind of frustrating. Rellenos at Pica's: highly recommended. Call first though to see if they are available. read more

PIca's is a great addition to the Mexican offerings in Boulder. Had the Beet Taco's with cojita cheese. The beet tacos were not on the menu, but friend I was with knew about them and we asked and sure enough they had em. I'm taking one star off for chips and salsa which you have to pay like $2 for and were pretty average at best. While located out by 55th St. & Arapahoe, it's worth the drive from Downtown Boulder. Although the parking lot is awkward and gets super crowded due to the Wendy's drive through next door. read more

2ND VISIT & LAST VISIT....All my wife wanted was a hot enchilada. My wife and I were steam-rolled by a quick talking employee and his name rhymed with Prick. My wife told him that her food was cold and he addressed it poorly, "Food cools down when it leaves the kitchen, we don't have a microwave, I can't reheat it". He walked away without allowing us a reply. We were speechless. I approached him after the meal to let him know how upset I was and he made excuses vs. trying to be empathetic & understanding. I had to hear how busy he was with his thesis, how busy of a day he had and get this, "Oh I'm an actor too". What a tool! The female owner joined the conversation, but quickly showed her lack of people skills, and desire to earn a repeat customer. The food is mediocre for the price they charge. read more

This could be a favorite. Food is great, comes out of the kitchen quickly, and with a smile. Although they are really busy, there is not the hectic crazed vibe that exists in similar places. It's nice to come here for lunch and have a calm bite to eat. However, this is dispelled by the parking lot, which can only be described as "Darwinian". As much as I'd like to come here more frequently, the parking lot is brutal, might even be worse that the Whole Foods on Pearl. read more

I continue to love Pica's for a myriad of reasons. Today I had the posole for lunch and it was incredibly good. So hearty and sustaining and the crispy tostada was a great item to dip. Also, I love the service here - I have to give a huge shout-out to Matt who is almost always there (we go a lot and we always see him!) and he is just so friendly and helpful. He's wonderful to my kids and is so efficient and quick - always checking if people are enjoying their meals, always cleaning up, getting food out quickly, etc. But most importantly, he is incredibly nice. One of the main reasons we return again and again! read more

Pica's Taqueria - Margaritas here are the best! - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The fish tacos were one step away from SoCal perfect. The fish was just cooked a bit to long so it was slightly tuff. However, the flavor was there! The posole was incredible. It's unique in that it's almost creamy with chicken instead of pork. Yum. We sat outside on their back patio which is nicely decorated with bright colors and also shade to block out the intense sun. The food is ordered at a counter and the brought out to you when done so it's a nice setting for lunch or a casual dinner. The specials change often which is good for variety. read more

Not bad. More Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican, but I am totally OK with that. My biggest complaint was the tiny amount of guacamole I received for the extra price I paid to get it added. I got the chicken burrito, which was quite generously sized, and itty bitty portion of guac to go with it. Staff were friendly, helpful, and quite nice to look at. You place your order at the counter, get handed a wooden triangle with a number on it, and then help yourself to drink, utensils, and a seat. They bring the food to you. Water is in a separate dispenser right next to the sodas, which I totally didn't see at first. Tea is kept behind the counter. Bus your own tables, try not to throw the plates away. There is a bookshelf with used books for sale, board games, and coloring books and crayons. You could easily settle in all day here! They also have outdoor seating in the back. They turned music on after the chaotic lunch rush, and it was quite a fun, interesting mix. I don't think I've EVER heard The Gorillaz in a public place! The parking lot IS chaotic, but most of that chaos was at the entrance and people trying to get to and around the drive thru Wendy's. If you can safely get past all that, you should be OK. I've never understood shopping centers that think having only one entrance/exit is a good idea. read more

First and foremost, the most memorable aspect of my visit to Pica's was the degree to which everything is overpriced. If anyone recalls my review of Mamacita's, they will find the one I am about to write drawing a number of parallels. At least the service was better at Pica's than at Mamacita's. This may be due to the fact that Pica's is Noodle's style fast casual which is a dining style that is kind of hard to mess up. I ordered the grilled shrimp tacos, two a la carte, which ended up costing me over $10. When you are shelling out five bucks a taco, you expect at least a little substance to the aforementioned taco. NOT the case! The zesty, spicy sauce was fantastic but was the only thing accompanying the three tiny shrimps per taco. So yes, the food was very flavorful but there wasn't nearly enough of it. Everything else on the menu was comparable, price-wise. Their margaritas looked good but were served in tiny glasses packed to the brim with ice, so once again very little value for the money. I'd rather go to Chipotle where I feel like I at least get my money's worth. read more

A nice little taqueria discovery! Their food is fresh and authentic, yet unique! I had battered shrimp tacos which were very yummy! The black beans and rice that accompanied the dish were welcome additions! The place had prompt service and was very clean! Worthy of many happy returns! read more

Unassuming location, and unexpected decor. I was thinking hole in the wall, dark, potentially sketchy but delicious. What I got was a bright, shiny, modern neon, squeeky clean- DELICIOUS! Tacos a la carte are the deal of a century- my faves include the Al Pastor and the Baja Fish. The specials are all super authentic dishes and absolutely worth trying- haven't been disappointed yet. As far as drinks go- they had me at horchata, and Watermelon Juice....haven't had the margs but look forward to checking them out at HH prices. read more

Love this place...but Y'all need to update the hours though. Yelp says 9:30 pm but the door says 8:00 pm. Breaking my heart.

I wish this place was in a better location - I would probably give it 5 stars. It's unfortunately located in a strip mall (in the very corner... can barely see) on the East side of town off of Arapahoe. The food is awesome - simple as that. The smothered Chicken burrito is unlike anything else. The flavors at Picas are different than your typical spanish/mexican. The prices are reasonable for a solid lunch, too. (Try to chips and quac also!) The Atmosphere is pleasant (colorful and quirky) even though it's in a strip mall. This restaurant is so good it would survive in the heart of Pearl Street even with all the competition. A must try if you live in Boulder or are visiting and want a casual, quick and delicious meal. read more

I had an hour for lunch. I was in Boulder. I saw this place on my Yelp search for lunch. It took me 15 minutes just to park. What is up with the Wendy's in this shopping center? I don't want to go back. Oh, the food. Street tacos is a little stretch. I've eaten on Colfax, Havana St., Federal. Not the same. Good tacos? Yes. Great? No. And the price per? High. I know it's Boulder. But, I probably won't fight the traffic to return. read more

Great tacos. Al pastor is our favorite. The flan is the best anywhere. Good cheep margaritas. read more

The food is great. I had Carnitas tacos and my wife had chicken tacos on a separate occasion, we both loved them. I was there to watch soccer and enjoy the tacos. The owners seem really cool. This place is destined to be a thriving Boulder restaurant for sure. Oh and the patio is awesome, great for happy hours! read more

Pretty disappointing. Paid ten dollars for a carnitas and a grilled halibut taco with a tiny side of guacamole. Took forever, even though the place was empty. Both tacos were cold. The carnitas was fine, but pretty flavorless. I liked the halibut more but it was overlooked and rubbery! The flavor was Okay and it would have been much more tolerable if warm and cooked correctly. Overall, the food was fine and edible but given that they have a cool vibe and aesthetic, it didn't live up to expectations and I've had far far better off if a food truck for much cheaper. read more

Pica's Taqueria - Carnitas and halibut tacos with side guacamole. Totally adequate, but for ten dollars, I expected better. Cold. Pretty tasteless - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I really like Pica's. I love the outdoor seating and every time I've been there it's been nice and mellow. It's never empty but somehow it's big enough that you can get some peace and quiet while eating. I love shrimp tacos and cabbage. It's a marriage made in heaven. Add a soft corn tortilla and I'm a happy customer. My issue and my biggest issue is the creamy cabbage topping. People seem to love it. To me it tastes too much like Miracle Whip and not much else. I suppose this is either a taste you love or hate. I feel it overpowers the food and you taste mayo and not much else. I love their margaritas. Strong and small. Next time I'm going to try the shrimp tacos minus the cabbage topping. read more