We love this spot it has the best chips and salsa. The ambiance is always a good time. Staff is super friendly. It's family friendly . If you want a fun adults night sit in bar! read more

Food was super bland and I had to season it myself. It was so bad I had to ask the server for some hot sauce and I had to ask them multiple times to deliver it to me. Ambiance was okay with a live band but I couldn't hear them very well since they were on the other side of the restaurant. read more

Great service, extremely reasonable prices!! A truly authentic Mexican restaurant right in the Grossmont Mall!! Amazing food, comprehensive menu without being overwhelming. Amazing ambiance. read more

Got together with family and this place was pretty busy as it was a night filled with graduation celebrations and it was a Friday night. Busy Busy Busy. It was about 65 degrees out and a bit on the chilly side, but for some odd reason the air conditioning was blowing on us full blast. We finally got them to shut it off, as it was not needed. Don't get me wrong, I like it cool, just not freezing cool. I felt like was I was in a meat locker. I asked our waitress if the carnitas was good and she said yes, it's prepared fresh. I ordered the carnitas and it was crispy and all dried out. Not good at all. The fresh tortillas were the best part but had to ask twice to get those brought with my meal. The frijoles were lukewarm and had probably sat in the window waiting to be brought out for some time. The best part of my meal was the freshly made tortillas. Delicious!!! Overall, subpar. read more

Luz Elena our server was awesome! She made sure we were happy and made sure we knew that there was appetizers available! Also she checked on us through out the lunch. And offered awesome desserts! And taught me a little Spanish! Like I said Luz Elena was awesome!!! read more

Just updating my review on my latest visit, Our server, Jackie was fantastic! When you see certain people who just have excellent people skills (friendly, informative and just a great communicator), you know they belong in Customer Service (in some capacity or another). Jackie definitely makes the trip to Casa de Pico worth it; beside the great food too. Food was just and good as always. Love the shrimp and carne asada! read more

Jaqueline was such a fun server! I don't like the fake, kiss up server, and that is not what we got. She was great, fun, on the ball and had several large group tables. read more

Luz Elena was the best. Come here every couple months and glad when we get her. Food was awesome as always. read more

Casa De Pico - With my best bud - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

My husband, daughter and I, just left Casa De Pico, after a wonderful dinner. Our server, Luz Elena, was kind and friendly. My husband asked Luz Elena about the Mole sauce on the Chicken Enchilada and asked for her recommendation on an alternate sauce. Luz Elena recommend a white cheese sauce with jalapeños, which my husband said, made the Chicken Enchiladas even more delicious! We love going to Casa De Pico because of their live entertainment and the comfortable and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant. All of the staff work together efficiently, from Luz Elena, taking our orders, to different staff bringing our meals and taking up our plates. We definitely recommend Casa De Pico for their friendly staff and wonderful food! read more

Been here twice now and am obsessed. Amazing food for such a reasonable price. 10/10 vibes as well.

Wow Great job to our waitress Jackie!! Wonderful service! Always there when needed. Great customer service, great attitude, over all made the establishment. Me and my family look forward to coming back. Good food, good atmosphere great customer service! read more

Hi!! Hi!! I love coming here the food is good the ambiance is great live music on Thursday trios and most important is the service they provide , I want to tell you Gerardo and Juan Carlos are super the main reason I come here , Thank you and keep up the good works . read more

What a terrific afternoon lunch! Start of with tasty chips and GREAT salsa (I even added the salsa to my dish). Got a frozen Strawberry margarita and had a great amount of sugar on the rim. Got the Arroz con pollo a la Mexicana. Delicious chicken with bell peppers on top of rice-got it with refried beans and avocado and made awesome burritos with my flour tortillas. Ruben, our server, was so great and he (I'm just he was so busy) was having nice conversations with us. I really appreciate how took time to care for our needs while he was attending us. Can't wait to go back to try some of the other dishes and know I'll have great service :) read more

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Luz Elena was excellent server She was fast , friendly; efficient, funny, kind, smart read more

Shout out to our server Jackie! She was so sweet and wonderful her service was outstanding and by far top notch. Thank you for making our first time here a great experience! Delicious margaritas, shrimp cocktail and chips and salsa was ask for the extra hot one, it was delish read more

Casa De Pico - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Great restaurant! Chips and salsa were delicious! Our waiter was very nice and attentive. We will definitely be back when we are in the area! read more

I had a carne asada burrito that had a queso sauce that tasted like melted Velveeta cheese. There were a few grissely chunks of meat. We ordered a side of guacamole and there were 3 huge chunks of avocado that weren't smashed. Only saw the waitress twice. Busboys we're awesome except for not refilling chips. Food was just ok. read more

Let's start with the good things: ambiance, great tasting food, excellent margarita. This place has a similar feel to the Casa De Pico in Old Town with an old world Mexico vibe. The setup makes it perfect for families and it's festive enough to be fun but not so loud you can't hear your friends talking. Our waiter, while somewhat attentive, had the attitude that he was being put out every time we asked him for something (even silverware which was kept on the table even after the food came). The food also had to be sent back to be heated up (that's a big one for me) any my food came about five minutes after everyone else was served. But other than that, the food was good and overall a good experience. read more

Casa De Pico - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

Our favorite Mexican food restaurant. Margaritas are very good. We followed them from Old Town to La Mesa.

I don't really care for the food at Casa De Pico. I'd rather hit up a food truck or taco shop to get my fix on Mexican food. But, if you are looking for amazing drinks and some edible apps then this is the spot to hit! They have good deals for HH in the cantina area. The Quesadilla Del Mundo was very tasty in their appetizer section! read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Casa de Pico and it was an incredible experience! Our waitress, Luz, provided outstanding service and took great care of our large party. She made us feel right at home with her warm and friendly demeanor. Luz's attention to detail and efficient service were truly impressive. She effortlessly handled our large group, ensuring that everyone's needs were met promptly and with a smile. Her professionalism and grace were commendable. And let's not forget about the food - it was absolutely amazing! Every dish we ordered was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Casa de Pico exceeded our expectations, making our birthday dinner a tremendous success. I highly recommend Casa de Pico to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. With Luz's exceptional service and the mouthwatering food, this restaurant truly stands out. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a delicious meal, Casa de Pico is the place to go. Overall, I cannot speak highly enough of our experience at Casa de Pico. Luz's outstanding service, combined with the incredible food, made for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this gem - visit Casa de Pico and prepare to be amazed! Recientemente tuve el placer de cenar en Casa de Pico ¡y fue una experiencia increíble! Nuestra camarera, Luz, brindó un servicio excepcional y cuidó muy bien de nuestro gran grupo. Nos hizo sentir como en casa con su actitud cálida y amigable. La atención al detalle y el servicio eficiente de Luz fueron realmente impresionantes. Manejó sin esfuerzo a nuestro numeroso grupo, asegurándose de que todas las necesidades fueran atendidas de manera rápida y con una sonrisa. Su profesionalismo y gracia fueron dignos de elogio. Y no podemos olvidar la comida, ¡era absolutamente increíble! Cada plato que pedimos estaba lleno de sabor y cocinado a la perfección. Casa de Pico superó nuestras expectativas y convirtió nuestra cena de cumpleaños en un gran éxito. Recomiendo encarecidamente Casa de Pico a cualquiera que busque una experiencia gastronómica memorable. Con el servicio excepcional de Luz y la comida deliciosa, este restaurante realmente se destaca. Ya sea que estés celebrando una ocasión especial o simplemente buscando una deliciosa comida, Casa de Pico es el lugar ideal. En general, no puedo hablar lo suficientemente bien de nuestra experiencia en Casa de Pico. El servicio excepcional de Luz, combinado con la increíble comida, crearon una velada inolvidable. ¡No te pierdas esta joya! Visita Casa de Pico y prepárate para quedar maravillado. read more

I have been coming here for several years. Today I really noticed how Casa De Pico has stepped up their game. The little things like large napkins and coffee served with a saucer and the cream. So many places serve the coffee and then I have to ask for the cream. Great job today Casa De Pico it was very refreshing getting such great service today when most places struggle in that area. Our server was Jesus great job!!! read more

Used to sit in old tow for many years. It has a similar ambience. Food is pretty good. Good portions. Taco Tuesday: yes. With a complementary hot bar, limited hours. Happy hour: mon- fri 3-7 read more

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I have been here before, November 2023 and the food was amazing! This time... terrible. The carne asada was cold in the tacos, as if it had been sitting for a while. The Guacamole was good and the flavor of the shredded beef in the chimichanga, but nothing else. We honestly were scared we may get food poisoning from the food if it had been sitting out too long. I will say that the drinks were great! They were strong and worth the price, and the service was great! Our waiter could tell we were not 100% happy. I would not recommend this restaurant unless you only want margaritas. read more

Restaurant is alway busy inside and out door must try never a long wait food and service is great. Good drinks right next to grossmont mall and BJ's restaurant. Ambiance is decorated just what should be very beautiful . Handmade Tortilla bar inside read more

Casa De Pico - Carne asada, Chile relleno, cheese enchilada, rice and bean with tortilla of your choice you can share this one. - Mexican Near Me - La Mesa, California

When did we get to the point that your margarita costs more than your food? $22.95! The food is great but geez!

Had the most relaxing lunch yesterday. Our server was outstanding. I believe her name was Lizette along with our lunch. We had a Cadillac margarita absolutely delicious. read more

Ambiance a 5 Food a 3 Service a 5 Fun place very accommodating for large parties if food was a bit better especially the temperature aspect it would be a 5. read more

Great service! Loved my waitress! Love the ambiance of the restaurant! I ordered the Soft Tacos Combo with rice and beans. Very filling! Leftovers for taken home for the following day. read more

Tis the season for tamales, right?! And these were really delicious. I got the standard pork with rice and beans, and could not have been happier. The portion served was large enough that I had leftovers for lunch the next day. My son had the carne asada burrito, which was a monster. The portion of guacamole we got with our chips was probably made with a couple of avocados. They didn't skimp there either. My mango margarita was nice and strong, and the table service was on point and friendly. They even serve a little scoop of ice cream for a birthday guest. Great meal, great night! read more

It has been years since I last ate here.  For some reason, I stopped in here to have some touristy Mexican food.  I ordered a combo plate.  It is a lot of food for one person and I have pretty good appetite most of the time. chicken taco:  good cheese enchilada: decent but a little greasy beef tamale:  very beefy, hate it wjen tamales have very little protein inside beef steak: good chili relleno: good, usually hit or miss with me Rice and beans were good.  Beans a little oily though. Good friendly service. Follow up for drink refills was good, but had to wait awhile for my bill.  Overall not bad.  Place has a lot of in and out door seating.  I sat inside in the restaurant area.  They have a bar area also. Located in a stand alone building at the mall, there is plenty of parking. read more

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Had a wonderful experience tonight. Luz Elena was so attentive and such a pleasant person to interact with. The food was delicious as always but the service was beyond amazing. read more

Hi there, I just want to fill you in on what a horrible experience I had tonight. First let me say that I have always loved casa de pico but tonight was a disappointment. When we got there it was busy but we were seated very quickly in the very back. No one else back there yet. My party was seated for a while and it filled up quickly. The waiter, Alfonso was very pleasant and took our drink orders no problem. When we ordered the food everything was fine. Now fast forward to meal arrival and 3 other people received their meals and I was told mine was coming. 15 minutes later the waiter finally comes back over and says "let me see what's going on" never came back. 30 minutes later and everyone was done eating and I still had no meal. The waiter never came back!! My husband had to go hunt him down and then he says oh they made your meal with chicken and gave it to the wrong table. (No communication on this at all) says he was going to get a new one. 15 minutes later we asked for a box for my friends meal and told him to just put mine in a box, it was pointless to eat at this point. It took another 10 minutes to get the box and still no food to go. All together this process was an hour long and finally got my food bag. My husband told the waiter he needed to remove the food that I ordered that we should not have to pay for it. Lo and behold he hands us a bill with food on it. My husband spoke to the manager who took it off and Alfonso proceeds to hand it to me which at this point, I was at the welcome counter and said "have a good night and walked away" not an apology from the manager at all!! I had to eat my no longer fresh meal at home that didn't taste as good. This was so disappointing and horrible experience, Not sure I will be back as this has left a very bad taste in my mouth. I realize it was busy but had the waiter came back one time he would have know I had not gotten my meal. I hope you guys do better for someone else in the future with the way people are struggling our business is what you need. Thank you. read more

my homie got his food app all messed up overpriced as shit the service took way to long

I absolutely love this place. The food is delicious - they make all their delicious tortillas in house! The ambiance is great as well.

Amazing food and ambience. Luz Elena was so nice and had great service. Love the decorations and feel.

Great food and wonderful customer service. The margaritas are AMAZING. I have never had a complaint regarding Casa de Pico the many times I have been there. I will continue to take my friends and family to this restaurant in the future. Thanks! read more

Luz Elena was a great server!! She was very attentive and the food was amazing! Great margaritas

The restaurant is large and spacious. There is indoor and outdoor dining which is nice and they ask you what your preference is. The menu is great and there is many options to choose from. The service was quick, polite and on point. We were offered drinks and given time to look over the menu. The portions are generous which is nice as the price isn't high, but you get what you pay for. A definite go to place for great Mexican food. read more

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We had a girls night Saturday, honestly I'd never been so disappointed in a Mexican restaurant this is not authentic at all, the chille relleno was a huge disappointment, the enchiladas was really bad like the sauce taste like canned sauce, none of us like the food and we all ordered different things. The mango margarita did not taste like alcohol just like mango smoothie type. Not only was the food a huge disappointment but one of the men server was very rude and said a comment to one of our friends food , like he said damn all this is for you put in Spanish. Not only we're we disappointed for me and my sister in law bill to be $70 was a ripoff definitely will not recommend this Mexican American restaurant because it ain't real authentic Mexican food. This restaurant is perfect for Americanized people who don't know the difference, bad bad food will not return. read more