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La Picosita

★★★★ 4.3 · 0 reseñas

En La Picosita, en el corazón de Santa María, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón de México donde disfrutarás de sabores auténticos y recetas familiares. Desde nuestros burritos hasta nuestros huaraches y tacos, cada bocado está preparado con cariño y los ingredientes más frescos...

La Picosita

Mexican · Santa Maria

4.3 · 1,421 reviews Google
la-picosita.cafes-city.com
Yelp 4.0 (448) TripAdvisor 4.3 (15)

About La Picosita

En La Picosita, en el corazón de Santa María, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón de México donde disfrutarás de sabores auténticos y recetas familiares. Desde nuestros burritos hasta nuestros huaraches y tacos, cada bocado está preparado con cariño y los ingredientes más frescos. Ven a descubrir por...

En La Picosita, en el corazón de Santa María, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón de México donde disfrutarás de sabores auténticos y recetas familiares. Desde nuestros burritos hasta nuestros huaraches y tacos, cada bocado está preparado con cariño y los ingredientes más frescos. Ven a descubrir por qué nuestros clientes nos valoran con una nota tan alta: ¡te esperamos con los brazos abiertos!

What Customers Say About La Picosita

La Picosita is praised for its authentic and delicious Mexican food, especially the burritos and tacos. Customers consistently compliment the friendly staff and quick service. While the ambiance isn't always ideal, the food quality and reasonable prices make it a popular choice.

Popular Dishes

burritos tacos (7) quesadilla enchiladas gorditas chilaquiles torta picosita

Best For

Locals Quick Bite Casual Late Night

Tip: Try the al pastor tacos; they are delicious and reasonably priced. Be aware that online prices may not be accurate and could be higher in the restaurant.

Features

🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Memorial Park
A 501m

Memorial Park

parque

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Atkinson Park
A 677m

Atkinson Park

parque

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Central Plaza Park
A 973m

Central Plaza Park

parque

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Explore the area around La Picosita

La Picosita is located in Santa Maria, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Memorial Park (A 501m) — park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5372119
  • Atkinson Park (A 677m) — park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
  • Central Plaza Park (A 973m) — park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about La Picosita

La Picosita is located at 923 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, Santa Maria.
Near La Picosita you can find points of interest such as Memorial Park, Atkinson Park, Central Plaza Park.
La Picosita offers mexican cuisine.
La Picosita has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
La Picosita offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at La Picosita based on customer reviews are: burritos, tacos, quesadilla, enchiladas, gorditas.
La Picosita is ideal for locals, quick bites, casual dining, late night.
La Picosita is praised for its authentic and delicious Mexican food, especially the burritos and tacos. Customers consistently compliment the friendly staff and quick service. While the ambiance isn't always ideal, the food quality and reasonable prices make it a popular choice.
Try the al pastor tacos; they are delicious and reasonably priced. Be aware that online prices may not be accurate and could be higher in the restaurant.
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Reviews

La Picosita Santa Maria Reviews

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Very good food and we appreciate that the water is filtered! Especially since we are not so to drinkers we appreciate this so much! The women work so hard here and make such great food and we appreciate you! I love their chicken taquitos and my little one loves their shredded chicken tacos! We come all the way from the north county to come get this goodness!

I Perez
I Perez

Locals told me to come here not in fancy area. Id recommend trying al pastor. Definitely delicious and not to expensive. Tacos had much more love. My burrito had to much rice but got me full.

K C
K C

La Piscosita is worth the place to eat if you are looking for a late dinner. I wanted a light choice of food before bed time. I ordered 2 fish tacos and 2 shredded chicken tacos. The tortillas were very well cooked, tasted fresh, and the entire tacos was very delicious! I would eat here again. Staff was very friendly.

Nicole Cairo
Nicole Cairo

Tacos here are amazing. The employees are very nice. They were really busy when I went but wait time wasnt long at all.

Tony Solano
Tony Solano

This location is very clean. Looks new. Staff is friendly and food is delicious. Had the torta picosita. The bread is thin so one can taste all kinds of flavors. Definitely recommend this place

Dianna Barbosa
Dianna Barbosa

Food was great, portions are good, and they can be busy (but the associates here work hard, fast, and still deliver quality).

Juan Chavez
Juan Chavez

Good food and amount of selection. Staff was friendly. Give them a try!

Alberto Cabrera
Alberto Cabrera

Food is delicious, customer service acceptable, reasonable prices, place cleanliness 3.5 ⭐️, speed 3.5 ⭐️! Definitely coming back 😋😋!

Geo
Geo

Holy moly! Some of the best Mexican food I’ve had. The red cheese enchiladas were delicious. Friendly people. Will come back

Ismeni Uribe
Ismeni Uribe

I love this place. If you're looking for an authentic mom and pop food place, this is it. Homemade authentic taste that hugs you in every bite. I love their chilaquiles and gorditas. Everything is tasty, plus their customer service is great as well.

Jason Thoman
Jason Thoman

La Picosita in Santa Maria exceeded expectations with its authentic Mexican cuisine. The vibrant flavors, attentive service, and cozy atmosphere made for an amazing dining experience. From flavorful tacos to rich mole, each dish showcased the restaurant's commitment to quality. A must-try for Mexican food enthusiasts!

Bethany Mouret
Bethany Mouret

Trust me when I say I've been to many Mexican restaurants in my life and Ive enjoyed many tacos in my 30 years on this earth but this place absolutely blew me away with their tacos. We got asada with the salsa and the chicken as well. The chicken ones were my favorite! So juicy and delicious! We will definitely be back!

Edwin Morales
Edwin Morales

Best Mexican food in the area! I wished I would have taken a picture of the food but I was so hungry, I ate the food in a heartbeat once I got it. The staff here was very friendly and nice! Glad they were opened late!

Arun Madahar
Arun Madahar

I've been here a few times. Amazing tacos. Best Carne Sada tacos I've ever hard. Very hot salsa but it's good. Bit over priced but still worth it!

Cathie Ingalsbe
Cathie Ingalsbe

If you want the best traditional Mexican food North of Mexico, this is the place for you! I ordered 3 street tacos, 2 carne asada and on carnitas..my daughter had a quesadilla , rice and beans, and my husband had a meat quesadilla. After these pictures were taken, each plate was cleaned off! You would think we were served empty plates! ¡Delisioso!

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Raul C.

Great food Great service great ambiance.\n And they have a good tortilleria in house..

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Raul C.

Great food Great service great ambiance.\n And they have a good tortilleria in house..

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Raul C.

Great food Great service great ambiance.\n And they have a good tortilleria in house..

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Raul C.

Great food Great service great ambiance.\n And they have a good tortilleria in house..

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Lulu M.

Updated menu. Always good. Never disappointed and Very nice staff, now offering papas and chips

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Lulu M.

Updated menu. Always good. Never disappointed and Very nice staff, now offering papas and chips

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Lulu M.

Updated menu. Always good. Never disappointed and Very nice staff, now offering papas and chips

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Christin D.

Best burritos EVER! Staff is welcoming and kind and the food is absolutely delicious! ambiance isn't ideal but that's not the reason we go there- we go for the food!

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Christin D.

Best burritos EVER! staff is welcoming and kind and the food is absolutely delicious! Ambiance isn't ideal but that's not the reason we go there- we go for the food!

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Marisa C.

The best breakfast burrito I've had in a long time. And a really good price. I would only come here if I lived in the area

Jay Wu
Jay Wu

My friend Ruth couldn’t find her Pig lengua. She was disappointed. But the regular lengua was good, tacos are good. The ladies are all super friendly and nice.

Norma Dominguez
Norma Dominguez

Food was good. Portions were big. Did not give 5 star because they need more menu options. Would go again

mahtable
mahtable

Seriously simple but grub mexican food here. Their taquitos and tacos are good. Their red and green hot sauce is spicey as hell but tasty too. *update* 10/20/18 . Still my favorite taco in santa maria.

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Joe T.

Good food but the won't be frequenting here anymore. Prices have gone up drastically and the tacos are small, about 2 bites.

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Joe T.

Good food but the won't be frequenting here anymore. prices have gone up drastically and the tacos are small, about 2 bites.

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Cadden W.

FYI the food is twice as much as it shows here on yelp such as the taco is $3 per, and burritos are $10.

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Nancy J.

The food was delicious, we had a sope, gordita, tacos de asada, carnitas and pastor. So fresh and great flavor. The staff were helpful and friendly. Small place but clean and nicely decorated. We w…

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Carroll Ann P.

Very clean place, fast prep and service. The pastor is VERY good, enjoyed the asada both as nice sized street tacos. I got the cheese quesadilla, good should have asked for it well done. Well packa…

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Audrey S.

Great little hole in the wall. Quick service and food. Chicken taquitos and chicken burrito, both delish. Reasonable prices.

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I put an order on line. I got a price online then I got a message that the price was different; it was more and that I had to pay at the restaurant. The person explained that the prices was incorrect…

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R6683VQluzg

I put an order on line. I got a price online then I got a message that the price was different; it was more and that I had to pay at the restaurant. The person explained that the prices was inc…

Francisco Manriquez
Francisco Manriquez

It used to be better when they first opened. I don't know why but it's not the same. It's not as tasty

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Barbara C.

oh my goodness i heard it on a podcasts,saying it's the best tacos ever i treated my husband for a date night it was absolutely disgusting... i ordered the beef lingua .. there was zero flavor, it's …

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Barbara C.

oh my goodness i heard it on a podcasts,saying it's the best tacos ever i treated my husband for a date night it was absolutely disgusting... i ordered the beef lingua .. there was zero flavor, it'…

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Barbara C.

oh my goodness i heard it on a podcasts,saying it's the best tacos ever i treated my husband for a date night it was absolutely disgusting... i ordered the beef lingua .. there was zero flavor, it'…

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Neal C.

I do not know why this restaurant has such high reviews. We were driving through and stopped based on Yelp rating. The restaurant is small but seemed clean and decorated nicely. The service was fas…

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Angel Chavoya

Don't come and eat at this place They robbed you they charge you $4 for a fountain Coke you can't even get a refill

Don G
Don G

Very unfortunate that the staff allowed a customer to be mis treated without attempting to intervene. As an established it is your responsibility to make sure your paying customers are able to enjoy a safe space and not mistreated by any person in the establishment. Along with many locals this establishment is not a safe space and will not be visited again unfortunately. This was an unfortunate event and a mistake by the business to not at least offer a public apology to a viral video seen by most locals. I guess making more money in your new location is more important than taking care of your loyal local customers.

Ignacio Ramirez
Ignacio Ramirez

Very bad food. I got a piece of glove in my torta. I got chunks of cheese on my taco. Furthermore, they did not take even 2 minutes to make a well-made torta and tacos. Those old women don't know how to cook, they just catch themselves making food in a silly way

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🕐 Hours Today
8AM-12AM
Rating
4.3/5
💬 Reviews
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 15 min here
📞 Phone
+1 805-347-3333
🌐 Website
la-picosita.cafes-city.com
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Wheelchair Accessible
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