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Picante

Picante

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Berkeley
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8.3/10
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    Rachel F.
    "huevas mexicana and cafe de olla"(3 Tips)
    David N.
    "Wonderful ceviche and shrimp diablo"(3 Tips)
    Sarah S.
    "Get the manchamantales (sweet-savory red chicken mole)."(5 Tips)
    Michael Q.
    "Manchamanteles."(2 Tips)
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  • crystal l.heart icon on user image
    crystal loDecember 17, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    great place to hang out with your team after a game at gilman fields. love the shrimp diablos (camarones a la diabla) burrito and an order of nachos is huge.
  • Marshall M.heart icon on user image
    Marshall MermellDecember 30, 2012
    Try the Hevos Con Chorizo. Three organic eggs scrambled with chorizo and served with choice of beans and tortillas.
  • Nino E.heart icon on user image
    Nino EAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great place to get a huge plate of Mexican food and bring your babies. Very family friendly and excellent dishes.
  • Libby L.heart icon on user image
    Libby Lee-EganJanuary 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Nachos are massive, way too much for 2 people. Really delicious though, I thought everything was super flavorful. I wished I had 2 stomaches so I could eat it all
  • Jessica
    JessicaFebruary 16, 2014
    For maximum flavor, be sure to get the chorizo con papas! Then try all the salsas and find your favorite.
  • Jon H.heart icon on user image
    Jon HauptApril 22, 2016
    Excellent menu with useful guides for vegan, vegetarian and other dietary needs.
  • George D.heart icon on user image
    George DyFebruary 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome burritos. I have my favorite, but everything is delicious. And all the salsa you could ask for.
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack StocktonJune 16, 2015
    Come for coffee and stay for breakfast. This cafe de olla is out of control good. Do yourself a favor and have one.
  • Olivia s.
    Olivia sSbbetJune 1, 2015
    I loved it. Went for a birthday, ordered and steak burrito, it was fantastic. Bet burrito I've ever had
  • David A.heart icon on user image
    David ArrantsJanuary 30, 2017
    Manchamanteles mole as tacos, burrito or a plate is absolutely a party in your mouth. Love this place.
  • Catherine K.heart icon on user image
    Catherine KeelerOctober 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The food here is bland to some palates but it's a family friendly place with consistently high quality well-prepared for the American palate
  • Thomas H.heart icon on user image
    Thomas HardyJune 22, 2015
    We have had 4 meals at Picante, odered something different every time, never a disappointment. I would recommend, but don't want you to come make them to busy. 8-)
  • Mfizz K.
    Mfizz KSeptember 7, 2016
    The fish tacos are to die for👍
  • Maddie Mae
    Maddie MaeAugust 21, 2014
    For takeout, call in your order before you drive over and they'll bring it out to you curbside!
  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex Choi ❄️June 16, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Al Pastor was amazing, tortillas on point
  • Woob G.heart icon on user image
    Woob GlampungJuly 1, 2015
    Tasteless dishwater vegetables, crunchy, dry rice, and shrimp that tasted off in a very forgettable red sauce. Will order something other than Shrimp Diablo next time.
  • Kathleen O.heart icon on user image
    Kathleen O'HoraJuly 25, 2017
    Food was absolutely delicious but I do not recommend ordering their spicy beer drink unless you want to ruin your digestive system.
  • EriC B.
    EriC B.November 11, 2014
    Fish tacos, cochinita pibil tacos, carnitas tacos
  • jambi G.heart icon on user image
    jambi GanbarJune 18, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    everything is awesome. The nachos are devine
  • Libby L.heart icon on user image
    Libby Lee-EganJuly 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Dogs welcome on the patio! But follow the rules
  • Rachel F.
    Rachel FinkAugust 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the huevas mexicana and cafe de olla for a leisurely weekend breakfast
  • Christopher L.heart icon on user image
    Nachos are awesome, and everything is super huge portions.
  • Rob R.heart icon on user image
    Rob RayAugust 20, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is delish. Personal favorite is the carne asada tacos with pintos and lots of their salsas...
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJuly 26, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is tasty and easy with kids. Other than that it's hard to recommend. There is nothing special here.
  • Catherine K.heart icon on user image
    Catherine KeelerNovember 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Cafe de olla - a true treat!
  • Mitsu H.
    Mitsu HadeishiAugust 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this place! Everything so good - except the horchata. Get the watermelon instead
  • David N.heart icon on user image
    David NeumeyerFebruary 25, 2017
    Wonderful ceviche and shrimp diablo
  • Nicholas H.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas HartNovember 12, 2014
    Best Mexican brunch food in Berkeley.
  • Peter v.
    Peter van HardenbergSeptember 21, 2014
    Root beer on tap was a pleasant surprise.
  • Luis G.
    Luis Gachuz-MezaDecember 24, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Their brunch can be stellar, but still a bit bland. Chocolate Angel Food Cake is really good!!! Original and tasty!!
  • Fido Factor
    Fido FactorAugust 3, 2011
    Awesome Mexican food and you can sit at the front patio tables with your dog.
  • Brian C.
    Brian CarverJuly 2, 2011
    Electronic table service system means I can forget the chips & guac and still save the day by ordering from the table!
  • Nicole H.heart icon on user image
    Nicole HortonAugust 28, 2014
    Good salsa bar, really fast service
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KaluckiNovember 30, 2018
    Fish Tacos are pretty good.
  • Luke W.heart icon on user image
    Luke WhiteNovember 10, 2015
    Chili rellenos are incredible
  • Sarah S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah StoneMarch 29, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Get the manchamantales (sweet-savory red chicken mole). The plate is my fave, but it's delicious in any form. Yum!
  • Harlan H.
    Harlan HutsonMay 1, 2013
    Get the guacamole...it's delicious!
  • Olivia R.heart icon on user image
    Olivia RuizMay 10, 2016
    Fish tacos! A cold beer!
  • Timisha K.
    Timisha KingJune 3, 2013
    tostada salad and enchiladas are bomb as usual
  • Kouros M.heart icon on user image
    Kouros MohitApril 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    We like the American Mexican food here. I use lot of red and green sauces.
  • Heather M.
    Heather MacDecember 30, 2011
    I love the sopa de azteca whenever I have a cold. Or when I don't.
  • Pamela R.
    Pamela RouseJanuary 4, 2013
    Try the Chorizo Con Papas - My favorite
  • J T.heart icon on user image
    J TDecember 5, 2017
    I had tall expectations after looking at the menu, but the flavors disappointed.
  • Curtis L.
    Curtis LamJanuary 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    You get a massive amount of chips for a buck. Way worth it.
  • Janah B.heart icon on user image
    Janah BermudezMarch 22, 2016
    Super steak burrito!
  • Michael Q.
    Michael QuinnMarch 5, 2010
    Manchamanteles. Picante's version of chicken mole. Incredible. Often referee to as the 'tablecloth stainer'.
  • Robert V.
    Robert VaughanNovember 3, 2011
    Good carne asada, not fond of the a la carte menu
  • Jomar E.
    Jomar EncisoMay 18, 2012
    Not all that...I always pass by here everyday and have always wondered what the food is like...not all that
  • Emily P.
    Emily ParkerAugust 29, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the chorizo and potato super burrito.
  • Dennis K.heart icon on user image
    Dennis KellerNovember 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great if you bring kids. Food is okay.
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