Picante is amazing! I love that you can order a burrito in a bowl. Their queso appetizer is fantastic and their service is always friendly and speedy fast. We love coming here for date nights as well as company lunches. Their prices are very reasonable and I am glad we have found a new favorite spot in Valpo. Go give them a try and see for yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajita Burrito, Guacamole, Chips
Regina
There was four of us, two had the chicken fajitas which were good. One had the Carnita tacos. Also good and I had the torta which was good. I think this is going to be our new spot to get Mexican food in Valpo we also had the flan and fried ice cream, which was also
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajitas Platter, Fried Ice Cream
Mark Addis
Love this place ! Great menu. A few items I like are The nacho platter or the Carne Asada both are fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Taco Dinner, Guacamole, Chips
Michelle Osenkarski
First time eating at this hidden gem. Food was excellent. Cozy atmosphere and everyone was super nice. Hope to go back soon!
Went in for the first time this evening.Cozy atmosphere. amazing food, and great service.Taco trio was perfectly cooked and the presentation was beautiful. The side of rice was a treat and with the price to add onMy wife informed me that I would be ordering takeout frequently, several times. (We don't live in valpo)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The M.
My wife and I ate here for the first time. It's just off campus near Valparaiso University. The interior is spartan but functional. The wait staff was polite and attentive. They create the meals in the same room where you are seated. The menu is somewhat simplistic and doesn't have as many choices as we normally see at other Mexican restaurants. After being seated, the chips and salsa came quickly. We noticed the menu items didn't offer seasoned ground beef as a meat choice. Your choice is chicken, steak, or shrimp. So, for tacos and enchiladas etc. you can't have them with seasoned ground beef. Also, they offer a green sauce over the enchiladas but they don't have red sauce. Strange. I ordered the fajitas platter with chicken for the protein. It comes with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and four small tortillas. My wife ordered the taco dinner with chicken as the protein. It came with rice, beans, lettuce, and three small tortillas. The food was prepared quickly. The portions where plentiful. The food tasted great. My fajita mixture was prepared with fresh ingredients and contained a lot of chicken. It was set on our table in a sizzling cast iron skillet. My wife's tacos were also very good although hard to eat because of the small sized tortillas. Things to consider: Offer larger tortillas rather than the small 4 inch variety. This is especially useful to wrap a fajita. Offer seasoned ground beef as a protein. Offer a red sauce for the enchiladas. Overall, we will be back. The food was well prepared and tasted great. The staff was friendly and the menu pricing is good. Give them a shot and support a small local business. Food: 5/5 | Service: 4/5 | Atmosphere: 3/5
My wife and I ate here for the first time. It's just off campus near Valparaiso University.The interior is spartan but functional. The wait staff was polite and attentive. They create the meals in the same room where you are seated. The menu is somewhat simplistic and doesn't have as many choices as we normally see at other Mexican restaurants.After being seated, the chips and salsa came quickly. We noticed the menu items didn't offer seasoned ground beef as a meat choice. Your choice is chicken, steak, or shrimp. So, for tacos and enchiladas etc. you can't have them with seasoned ground beef. Also, they offer a green sauce over the enchiladas but they don't have red sauce. Strange.I ordered the fajitas platter with chicken for the protein. It comes with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and four small tortillas. My wife ordered the taco dinner with chicken as the protein. It came with rice, beans, lettuce, and three small tortillas.The food was prepared quickly. The portions where plentiful. The food tasted great. My fajita mixture was prepared with fresh ingredients and contained a lot of chicken. It was set on our table in a sizzling cast iron skillet. My wife's tacos were also very good although hard to eat because of the small sized tortillas.Things to consider:Offer larger tortillas rather than the small 4 inch variety. This is especially useful to wrap a fajita.Offer seasoned ground beef as a protein.Offer a red sauce for the enchiladas.Overall, we will be back. The food was well prepared and tasted great. The staff was friendly and the menu pricing is good. Give them a shot and support a small local business.Parking: About 6 spots in the street right in front. A dedicated parking lot a block away.
authentic as it gets. they take great care of us everytime and we have never been let down once. I cannot tell enough people about this place! it’s a hidden gem!
Lai Taylor
Food was amazing! Came out really quick and tasted amazing! Service was great and quick! Loved it! Our new favorite Mexican Restaurant in Valpo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Quesadilla
Johnny
They catered a little gathering for us, super last minute. We’re super friendly and accommodating. Didn’t blink an eye. Made it super seamless. AND, ANDthe food was incredible. This place is a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Street Tacos, Chips
Craig
Finally got to stop in and give them a try.To be clear, 5 stars are for the BEST of the best. This is not a bad place by any means.Food was good in flavors and freshness. The service was good. Just not that "super standout".I had the Carnitas as a bowl.The complementary salsa is among the best out there.Portions, too, were underwhelming for the price.
The place was clean and the service was great. Food was delicious. Will be going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajita Quesadilla, Guacamole, Chips, Chips Salsa
Picante is amazing! I love that you can order a burrito in a bowl. Their queso appetizer is fantastic and their service is always friendly and speedy fast. We love coming here for date nights as well as company lunches. Their prices are very reasonable and I am glad we have found a new favorite spot in Valpo. Go give them a try and see for yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajita Burrito, Guacamole, Chips
There was four of us, two had the chicken fajitas which were good. One had the Carnita tacos. Also good and I had the torta which was good. I think this is going to be our new spot to get Mexican food in Valpo we also had the flan and fried ice cream, which was also
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajitas Platter, Fried Ice Cream
Love this place ! Great menu. A few items I like are The nacho platter or the Carne Asada both are fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Taco Dinner, Guacamole, Chips
First time eating at this hidden gem. Food was excellent. Cozy atmosphere and everyone was super nice. Hope to go back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Quesadilla, Healthy Quesadilla, Chips Salsa
Great food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Burrito, Chips
Food was delicious and prices were good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have some of the best Mexican rice. So glad I found them. Another great Mexican restaurant in Valpo! Their guacamole is pricey- $3 for an ounce.
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Nachos Locos, Taco Dinner, Guacamole, Chips, Chips Salsa
Went in for the first time this evening.Cozy atmosphere. amazing food, and great service.Taco trio was perfectly cooked and the presentation was beautiful. The side of rice was a treat and with the price to add onMy wife informed me that I would be ordering takeout frequently, several times. (We don't live in valpo)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I ate here for the first time. It's just off campus near Valparaiso University. The interior is spartan but functional. The wait staff was polite and attentive. They create the meals in the same room where you are seated. The menu is somewhat simplistic and doesn't have as many choices as we normally see at other Mexican restaurants. After being seated, the chips and salsa came quickly. We noticed the menu items didn't offer seasoned ground beef as a meat choice. Your choice is chicken, steak, or shrimp. So, for tacos and enchiladas etc. you can't have them with seasoned ground beef. Also, they offer a green sauce over the enchiladas but they don't have red sauce. Strange. I ordered the fajitas platter with chicken for the protein. It comes with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and four small tortillas. My wife ordered the taco dinner with chicken as the protein. It came with rice, beans, lettuce, and three small tortillas. The food was prepared quickly. The portions where plentiful. The food tasted great. My fajita mixture was prepared with fresh ingredients and contained a lot of chicken. It was set on our table in a sizzling cast iron skillet. My wife's tacos were also very good although hard to eat because of the small sized tortillas. Things to consider: Offer larger tortillas rather than the small 4 inch variety. This is especially useful to wrap a fajita. Offer seasoned ground beef as a protein. Offer a red sauce for the enchiladas. Overall, we will be back. The food was well prepared and tasted great. The staff was friendly and the menu pricing is good. Give them a shot and support a small local business. Food: 5/5 | Service: 4/5 | Atmosphere: 3/5
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My wife and I ate here for the first time. It's just off campus near Valparaiso University.The interior is spartan but functional. The wait staff was polite and attentive. They create the meals in the same room where you are seated. The menu is somewhat simplistic and doesn't have as many choices as we normally see at other Mexican restaurants.After being seated, the chips and salsa came quickly. We noticed the menu items didn't offer seasoned ground beef as a meat choice. Your choice is chicken, steak, or shrimp. So, for tacos and enchiladas etc. you can't have them with seasoned ground beef. Also, they offer a green sauce over the enchiladas but they don't have red sauce. Strange.I ordered the fajitas platter with chicken for the protein. It comes with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and four small tortillas. My wife ordered the taco dinner with chicken as the protein. It came with rice, beans, lettuce, and three small tortillas.The food was prepared quickly. The portions where plentiful. The food tasted great. My fajita mixture was prepared with fresh ingredients and contained a lot of chicken. It was set on our table in a sizzling cast iron skillet. My wife's tacos were also very good although hard to eat because of the small sized tortillas.Things to consider:Offer larger tortillas rather than the small 4 inch variety. This is especially useful to wrap a fajita.Offer seasoned ground beef as a protein.Offer a red sauce for the enchiladas.Overall, we will be back. The food was well prepared and tasted great. The staff was friendly and the menu pricing is good. Give them a shot and support a small local business.Parking: About 6 spots in the street right in front. A dedicated parking lot a block away.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Fajita Quesadilla, Taco Dinner, Chips Salsa
authentic as it gets. they take great care of us everytime and we have never been let down once. I cannot tell enough people about this place! it’s a hidden gem!
Food was amazing! Came out really quick and tasted amazing! Service was great and quick! Loved it! Our new favorite Mexican Restaurant in Valpo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fajita Quesadilla
They catered a little gathering for us, super last minute. We’re super friendly and accommodating. Didn’t blink an eye. Made it super seamless. AND, ANDthe food was incredible. This place is a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice and Beans, Street Tacos, Chips
Finally got to stop in and give them a try.To be clear, 5 stars are for the BEST of the best. This is not a bad place by any means.Food was good in flavors and freshness. The service was good. Just not that "super standout".I had the Carnitas as a bowl.The complementary salsa is among the best out there.Portions, too, were underwhelming for the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3