On April 1, La Picosa quietly flipped on the lights at 310 E. Main St, bringing a from-scratch Mexican menu to Richardson’s downtown strip. The new spot is turning out handmade tortillas, enchiladas, and both mole rojo and mole verde from its Main Street storefront.
Owner Martin Palma confirmed the opening, and the early headliners are exactly what you would expect from a kitchen leaning into tradition: enchiladas, house tortillas, and the twin moles, rojo and verde, according to Community Impact. The outlet also notes that the restaurant is steering diners to its Instagram account for hours and updates.
City of Richardson building-permit records show a permanent attached building sign permit for LA PICOSA at 310 E. Main St was printed Nov. 4, 2025, a bureaucratic step that came months before the spring opening, according to City of Richardson building permits. Online restaurant directories list Bollywood Spice at the same address in earlier years, suggesting La Picosa stepped into an existing restaurant space on Main Street, according to Restaurant Guru.
What to try
For a first visit, the enchiladas are a safe bet, especially if they land on those house-made tortillas. The menu leans heavily on the red and green moles the restaurant calls out as signatures, so anything that lets those sauces take center stage is likely a good move. Portions are set up for sharing, and the emphasis on scratch tortillas hints at a kitchen more interested in old-school technique than fast-casual shortcuts.
Where it sits
La Picosa sits at 310 E. Main St in downtown Richardson and shares updates on Instagram. For an overview of the opening and menu notes, see Community Impact…