Picante Mexican Cuisine

I am pretty critical with Mexican food. This place knows what they are doing. The food was fresh and flavorful. The service was great also. I will definitely be back.

I stumbled upon this hidden gem accidentally. It looked super cute so o course added it to my Try list. We hate crowds so went on a Monday afternoon 230ish. Only occupant was one worker. A young man who was very welcoming. I ordered the carne asada with flour tortillas. Dude ordered Jalisco bowl. The salsa was hella bland. A baby could've drank it. But knowing local palettes think a chili bean is too spicy, I am resigned to receiving limp salsa by now. The food didn't take long and came out sizzlin n lookin sexxxy. The shrimp from the bowl was perfectly cooked! That's very impressive and a rarity in my experience. Often they are curled up tight as a fist and rubbery enough to bounce. My steak oh ho! Well cooked, seasoned. The blistered jalapeno on top may have been the best part. Next time

My bride and I ordered delivery tonight for the first time at this restaurant, and that’s why there is no rating on service and atmosphere. With that being said, we did get carnitas tacos and I ordered a torta with steak and add chorizo. We both agreed having eaten at similar restaurants around town that the carnitas were so flavorful. The torta was outstanding too and I consider myself a chorizo snob, and with the steak was pretty incredible! This truly the best we have had in a while and cannot wait to dine in!

Picante Mexican Cuisine in Valparaiso offers a satisfying and affordable Mexican dining experience. The restaurant boasts a casual atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed meal. We visited on New Year's Eve around 4 pm and were delighted to find the place nearly empty, allowing for a quick seating and a prompt greeting from our server. Although the complimentary chips and salsa were a bit underwhelming (the chips seemed store-bought and the salsa lacked freshness), our main courses more than made up for it. I thoroughly enjoyed the Enchiladas Verdes, which were bursting with flavor. The rice served alongside was a pleasant surprise, cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. My wife's Fajitas Platter was equally impressive, featuring a generous portion of tender, juicy, and well-grilled chic

Picante is amazing! The carnitas are some of the best I have ever had, and the Fried Cheesecake burrito caps a dinner from here off perfectly. I usually get this delivered, but have dined there a couple of times as well & I absolutely love this place. We have a ton of great Mexican restaurants in Valpo, if you haven’t tried Picante yet, do it- you won’t be sorry!