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For over 30 years, Picante has been serving fresh, vibrant Mexican food inspired by founder Jim Maser’s studies of regional cuisines in Mexico. Every dish is crafted with care, featuring housemade tortillas, salsas, and locally sourced ingredients. From tender carnitas to rich mole and pozole, our menu celebrates the flavors of Mexico. Our newly remodeled space blends festive Mexican decor with modern touches, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all — and the flexibility to easily accommodate large walk-in groups. Prefer to dine at home? Order online or call us for delivery or take-out, with a convenient curbside drive-up for quick on-the-go orders and catering pick-ups. Picante is where authentic flavors meet the heart of Berkeley.
Housemade tortillas & local cheeses make up the Mexican plates at this festive cafeteria-style spot.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1328 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 525-3121
Website: http://www.picanteberkeley.com/
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Dave C
The food is great here. The server is fast/average, but the register was is SLOW. They could probably handle a slightly faster pace.
There is a hot sauce refrigerator where you can get three different levels of “hot”. Be bold, try the habanero! It doesn’t hurt going in or out!
They recently completed a remodel, but unfortunately the atmosphere changed. It seems a bit too “upscale”, even if it looks REALLY nice inside and out.
… moreThere is a hot sauce refrigerator where you can get three different levels of “hot”. Be bold, try the habanero! It doesn’t hurt going in or out!
They recently completed a remodel, but unfortunately the atmosphere changed. It seems a bit too “upscale”, even if it looks REALLY nice inside and out.
Steve Takata
Picante is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Berkeley. Their food is good and tasty, but it’s a bit pricey, which is why I knocked their rating down a star. Street parking is difficult during most of the day, but there is a small parking lot across the street and to the south about half a block. That often fills up too though. They have a bar and a lot of alcohol to select from and I see people drinking margaritas, but I’ve never tried them. The chips are just so so, they’re thick and a little greasy. I suspect there are some people that like them as they are not the normal chips you’d get in a Mexican place, but they’re just too greasy. The salsas are in the fridge by the door and they are pretty good. Everything else I’ve had here has been good, my favorite are the mole enchiladas, which are probably some of the best mole that I’ve had. They make good guacamole, and good salads as well. If it’s not too cold out, there’s an outdoor seating place.
… moreEkisa Roberson
First time here with my boyfriend well for me my boyfriend been here before, but I like it. Everything was good and fresh. I love your guacamole has a really good flavor and freshness
… moreRags Srinivasan
They have completely remodeled it after many years ago of just takeout (or eat in a tent) model. In its previous incarnation I loved the colorful decor, the paper cutouts, the lady making tortillas and giving samples to kids. The updated decor makes it look classier but it is still same model of order and go sitdown with fast service.
During the takeout only gap years I missed their salsa bottles. I am glad the bottles are back and I love all three options.
Prices have gone up and I think the flavor has come down a notch.
Of course they specialize in Mexican cuisine with many vegan options.
… moreDuring the takeout only gap years I missed their salsa bottles. I am glad the bottles are back and I love all three options.
Prices have gone up and I think the flavor has come down a notch.
Of course they specialize in Mexican cuisine with many vegan options.
Shakira
Hit this spot up with my family last Sunday and so glad I did. While my order was made wrong my server quickly fixed no charge. The chicken was cooked perfectly and my black beans and rice were delicious! The stand out was definitely the guacamole and my margarita! Unfortunately I was able to take photos but will be back. Soon.
… moreIsaiah Foulks
I knew I picked a winner the moment I walked in and breathed in through my nose. My god that smell was evil. Tantalizing. Tortuous. Before I knew it. my wallet was wide open and money poured out faster than I could say “paycheck.”
Oh, what’s that… a bar? What’s another ten dollars…
I think I should really blame the staff. Too warm. Too welcoming. If only they were a bit more standoffish… maybe I wouldnt have tipped so much.
Thanks a lot Picante. Now I’m fat AND broke.
But at least I’m happy.
… moreOh, what’s that… a bar? What’s another ten dollars…
I think I should really blame the staff. Too warm. Too welcoming. If only they were a bit more standoffish… maybe I wouldnt have tipped so much.
Thanks a lot Picante. Now I’m fat AND broke.
But at least I’m happy.
Max Kay
It’s a legacy Mexican restaurant in Berkeley. I’ve been there many times during pandemic in outdoor parking lot seating and take aways. Location is great with huge settings and now renovated beautifully inside.
Staff are welcoming and attentive. Operations stays the same as before renovation (order to seat) where IMHO doesn’t fit with this renovated restaurant anymore unless they want to keep it cheap / loose otherwise it’s a pricy place for the quality of the food you get.
This place has a potential to be fine dining Mexican (given highly improve the food and operation).
Food look and taste cheap but pricy!
Perhaps burritos are the best out of everything else. Nachos are oily. Generally foods are salty and oily again look and taste cheap.
Decent amount of chic indoor and outdoor seating. Exclusive parking lots. Easy accessible inside and outside.
Separate vegan menu with many veggie options.
I’ll for sure be there just because my niece loves the place and I occasionally take her there but I don’t enjoy the operation and food.
… moreStaff are welcoming and attentive. Operations stays the same as before renovation (order to seat) where IMHO doesn’t fit with this renovated restaurant anymore unless they want to keep it cheap / loose otherwise it’s a pricy place for the quality of the food you get.
This place has a potential to be fine dining Mexican (given highly improve the food and operation).
Food look and taste cheap but pricy!
Perhaps burritos are the best out of everything else. Nachos are oily. Generally foods are salty and oily again look and taste cheap.
Decent amount of chic indoor and outdoor seating. Exclusive parking lots. Easy accessible inside and outside.
Separate vegan menu with many veggie options.
I’ll for sure be there just because my niece loves the place and I occasionally take her there but I don’t enjoy the operation and food.
Olivier Sauquet
Such a nice place to taste excellent Mexican food. Extremely nicely presented, with an amazingly nice staff. We enjoyed this great and affordable family lunch very much!
… moreGreg Hutchings
I love this place. From the homemade tortillas, the delicious carnitas, the guacamole and burritos, excellent margaritas ❤️
… moreRiver Caruana
Picante is such an amazing restaurant, and always has been! A Berkeley classic with high-quality food and ingredients that never disappoints! I am proud to say me and my family have been coming here for almost twenty years 🙂
They have such a wide variety different dishes, and a whole vegetarian/vegan menu too! Their chips are phenomenal, as goes with their drinks, and all the main food as well! My personal favorite order is the carne asada (grilled steak) plate, chips, and a watermelon agua fresca!
They had a remodel relatively recently and it looks great!
I highly recommend Picante to anyone wanting a delicious meal 🙂
… moreThey have such a wide variety different dishes, and a whole vegetarian/vegan menu too! Their chips are phenomenal, as goes with their drinks, and all the main food as well! My personal favorite order is the carne asada (grilled steak) plate, chips, and a watermelon agua fresca!
They had a remodel relatively recently and it looks great!
I highly recommend Picante to anyone wanting a delicious meal 🙂