The Richards family announced that after 44 years, their family-owned Mexican restaurant, Picos, will be closing its doors, ...

HOUSTON – If you know his name, you probably know his food. Arnaldo Richards, Owner & Executive Chef of Pico’s, said his legacy isn’t just his food.

Fresh out of the lauded University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, Richards and his wife opened the original Picos at 5941 Bellaire Blvd. in 1984.

Considering that Picos is legendary in Houston for its margaritas, an agave plant makes sense. "I always say, I didn't invent the margarita, I just perfected it," laughs Richards.

Picos, a Mexican restaurant in Houston, is just one of many businesses that will still require its customers to wear masks.

With a margarita in hand, it is time to swap out the fajitas and toast to enchiladas de crawfish. This dish comes with three hearty enchiladas and is a must-try at Pico's, where over 40 percent of ...

Arnaldo’s Richards’ Picos Restaurant will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with the longest party in Houston this weekend, Thursday – Sunday. For more information and to see their menu, log on ...