Taco ’bout the end of an era. A beloved Mexican restaurant is closing its doors after decades of serving up favorites.
One of Houston’s longest-standing Mexican restaurants is preparing to serve its final meals this September. Chef-owner Arnaldo Richards has announced that Picos will close its doors within the next two months.
The restaurant says “ongoing economic pressures and shifting consumer behaviors that have significantly impacted the restaurant industry” led to the decision. Richards also told the Houston Chronicle that Picos sales dropped 18% in 2025 compared to 2024…