This was surprisingly really good. I ordered the huarache and a fountain drink for total of $10. The food was very filling and delicious. I never tried a huarache before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The base is like a crispy dough, and I got it with all the toppings (no meat). I really liked the sauce they put on top of the dish. The service was very quick and nice. Inside is a very causal dining seating. The surrounding area is a little confusing, and it was hard to find via google maps. read more

La Picosita - Huarache with no meat - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Really wanted to love this place and give it the glowing remarks that they seemed to have on here. We passed up a few other places because of the reviews on here. We decided on this place because it stated that they served menudo/pozole on the weekends and that is what I was in the mood for. As soon as we walked in we noticed it was a tad warm. As if they didn't have the a/c on. However, they had their front door open. We walked up to the counter, and my husband was giving the cashier our order, but she seemed like she was in a hurry. Which was weird because no one was behind us. We chose a table closest to the front door, so it was cooler. About 5 minutes past and our number was called so my husband got up to get our order and as he started walking back towards out table I could tell on his face something was wrong. He set the tray down that had chips, salsa and his plate of chicken taquitos, rice and beans and says "apparently they no longer have anymore pozole so she didn't charge me." So why did not one come to our table and let us know and see what we wanted instead? Why did they wait until this was done to tell us knowing this was a dine in order? So then I say ok well can I just get what you ordered? By this time there was about 6 people ahead of my order. So now my husband's food was getting cold even though I insisted he eat but he refused to eat until I received mine. As I said, we wanted to love this place. We've learned that little unassuming hole in the wall places such as these are gems, but when customer service fails like this, you don't make people want to come back. It was just really careless. No one was behind us when our order was submitted. There was at least 5 minutes that past before a line formed after us. There were only 3 items on that order between the front of the house and the back of the house no one caught that one of those orders was an item you ran out of, and you should probably fix that sooner rather than later? Being in the restaurant business is being of service to people and in that moment I the customer and my best interest was not a priority and that's disappointing. read more

I queried Yelp "Best Burrito in Santa Maria" and this place came up on the list. It is a small place but appears to be very clean and the staff really knows what they are doing. Their menu is diverse and includes a lot of traditional Mexican dishes. We want to go back and try more! For good, fast and authentic Mexican food, this place is a "must visit." read more

It's a hole in a wall but the food won't disappoint you! Very tasty food. Reasonable prices. Service was quick and easy. Unfortunately I didn't take pictures. The food was too good and eaten quickly lol So, yes go try it! read more

Great food Great service great ambiance. And they have a good tortilleria in house.. read more

La Picosita - Mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

I had the fish with fries and seafood soup delivered to my wonderful niece close by and she said the food is delish!

Missing green sauce and the peppers my favorite part guess a bland chimmy Chonga for my birthday is better than a kick in the nuts almost 40$ read more

La Picosita - Missing two green sauce and two peppers cost over $30 slightly upsetting birthday dinner - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

FOOD: Always a hit! From nachos to tacos and everything else in between. Still a staple in SM area. SERVICE: Quick and easy. Only serves tacos once after midnight or 1 am which is fair. AMBIANCE: Small spot with a few tables and chairs. Good amount of parking next to the building. Can get loud depending how busy the place gets. It's a well known spot so depending on when you go it can be hectic. Highly recommend visiting and trying this place out. The food is delicious and prices are reasonable. read more

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The food (carnitas) burrito was delicious. It was late afternoon and there wasn't a wait to order or pickup at the counter. It's a cute neighborhood, local, place to enjoy. read more

Full disclosure, after a Yelp search for Mexican food while visiting the area, we landed on this place to try. We came to find that it is in what some might describe as a "seedy" area. Nonetheless, we wanted to pick up some grub for takeout. The ladies working there were pleasant & nice. The lady who took our order was helpful & answered our questions. They had a steady stream of orders from customers while we were there. They called out orders over a speaker system. The food was quite good & satisfying! We got pastor & carne asada tacos (asked for them with just meat), a big pastor burrito, & thick, fresh fried chips. The taco meat was yummy & had a good char flavor. I was told the burrito came with meat, rice, beans, onion, & cilantro. While it was good, I was not aware that it would also have such spicy salsa inside. The chips were good, but a little oily. read more

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I've been a regular here since their opening day. the pastor is delcious as is the ceviche, both fish and shrimp. It's a nice open cafe and service is prompt and to order. Folks that claim their pricing as shown on Yelp menu is higher shouldn't reflect that in their rating And they do. This. Is a fine cafe with generous & delicious fare. if you leave hungry, it's your own fault! read more

Had one of the best Carnitas Burritos ever! Highly recommend you make the time to stop in! read more

I returned to give them another chance and: "I'm disappointed to say that my recent visit to La Picosita in Santa Maria was a letdown. I ordered the tripa nachos ( for me) and tripa tacos( for my husband) but unfortunately, both dishes were undercooked. To make matters worse, I specifically asked for the tripa to be toasted, but it seemed like that request was ignored. "For $50, I expect better quality food. Sadly, La Picosita failed to deliver. I gave them a chance, but I won't be returning. If you're a fan of Mexican food, you might want to look elsewhere." PS: one theory is, if the tripas are made "crispy" they will shrink in size therefore more tripa will be necessary. Just skimping, perhaps? read more

La Picosita - Undercooked trips nachos( in my opinion) I specifically requested the tripas to be crispy - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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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 boiled and served i wasent able to find the first taco it was disgusting. vallartasfood grocery store, has absolutely better tastes ones read more

Came in for some tacos and I guess I was definitely a little too dark for them. Ordered 8 tacos and asked for 6 salsas (salsa size is tiny) and that was a hassle just like my previous trip here. Said I would pay for extra salsa and was almost charged $4 and change. When I mentioned it, they adjusted it and just added to the order like a side. read more

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Very good food, with fair service. Popular locale to be out of caldo de res and menudo on a late Sunday morning. Putting my stomach first, I was impressed withe their food overall. No frills, just competently made Mexican food. I had an order of carne asada sopes, they were good and did not skimp on any of the ingredients. The red pozole was loaded with pork, meat and skins, helotes, and they were generous with the lettuce slices, onions, onions, cilantro, and oregano on the side. Full of sabor, and piping got. I tasted their carne asada burrito, and the street tacos. Both were very good, and they did t skimp out on the hot sauce on either. The namesake feeling could certainly be taken... meaning they don't redo flavors. The environment is casual and relaxed. A lot of folks moving in and out. You will order your food in one location and be brought that order to your confirmed address This location has small lots on either side of it, and is easily found via digital navigation. read more

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Little Mexican restaurant amongst so many others. My granddaughters are vegetarian so, I saw on Yelp than have some vegetarian options. The reviews were so great, four of us had to try it. The food was delicious and fresh. No lard in their beans and they were so good! Only thing shirt of bummer....No beer!! I will be returning! read more

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

La Picosita - Updated menu - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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

The best Mexican food in Santa Maria, if you're in the area and craving some great Carne Asada, you NEED to come here! read more

La Picosita - Carne Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

We were craving tacos and SM had plenty of places to choose from so we assumed that any or most of the taco joints would be amazing. La Picosita was the first name on the list of many potential offerings. Upon arrival we were greeted by the savory street vibe, reminiscent of TJ tacolandia. Low visibility, dangerous back street parking and a million watts of Xmas decorations glaring from the barrio house. The place is nothing great to look at, peeling paint, tight ordering space and the worst thing of all No Beer! We tried figuring out how many tacos to order based on our angry gut syndrome but the gal behind the counter was making a sign letting us know the size of their tacos. Her sign was about the size of a silver dollar or a rat hole. So we ordered and ordered just in case we struck gold in this place and we had to get back in line for our fix. It took about 10 minutes to have our numbered called and when it was I felt like yelling Bingo or UNO but a smirk was good enough at the moment. The smirk/smile was short lived as we dug into our 8 taco pile up turned to a disappointing in mess! The tortillas were suspiciously dry, old and dangerous to eat. They definitely had a recycled vibe about them that was off putting and sad. All of the meats were high and dry and old like bad breath! I left most of my tacos behind because they became inedible and a reminder of how bad this place turned out to be. Save yourself a disappointing trip to LP and look else where even if it means driving to nearby Lompoc and visit Taqueria La Mission! read more

La Picosita - Left over mess not worth even giving away to the homeless or the alley cats! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

I was really disappointed after stopping here. It seemed to have good ratings here on Yelp, saying food is good here. It was not good. I almost didn't want to eat it after watching them in the kitchen while I waited. "I've eaten worse", keeps me trying all the places regardless of the kitchens. We ordered a burrito, Taquitos plate and 3 tacos (A chorizo and two al pastor). A side of guacamole (2oz) and chips. Cost was a little over $30. Forgot a soda, asked for a coke, it $2.50 plus tax for a can. I ended up not waiting for the change. Definitely the worst Taquitos I've ever had. There was no meat in the itty bitty extra crunchy rolls. There was more lettuce on top I didn't even see them underneath. The al pastor was greasy, fatty and not flavorful. Husband said the burrito was good but didn't finish it. Asada was good. I only had one bite, it was way better than the other things we had tried. I hate tossing food but I couldn't eat it. There's better choice out there right down the street. read more

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Don't ever eat here there foods are not cooked in the restaurant there food is actually discusting the original owners sold it to careless folks I saw them bring food in in buckets in a white astro van I'm sure they make it at thete home and bring it to the restaurant so sick BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK read more

I crave the chicken nachos from here. also have gotten the gordita, and tacos. they are fast and you get so much food for your $$.

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

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

Was in the area randomly and dropped in. The food was ok. Nothing too grand though. The amount of meat on the tacos for the price ($3) isn't the greatest, could use more. read more

La Picosita - Chocoflan - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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This place is so fuxking good. Todo los personal eran muy amable y hecho mi comida más rápido. Muchas gracias, voy a decir a todos mis amigos read more

La Picosita - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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! read more

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 were in town for 2 days and stopped by both days! read more

I was a little disappointed by this place. All the reviews made it seem great! Unfortunately, it's not our experience. We were rushed when ordering and seemed like an annoyance to the cashier when we asked any questions. Got our food for our family pretty quickly, so that was nice. We ordered 2 asada burritos, which should have been a rice burrito. There was barely ANY meat, and the meat that was on there was dry because I am sure it was sitting out and probably reheated a few times. My husband ordered the torta and couldn't finish it because it was making his stomach hurt. The tacos were decent but not the best. Don tachos is still the best hands down in Lompoc. read more

La Picosita - Burritos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

We went here for the menudo. Menudo was good, taste lightly flavored. I had the caldo de rez, it was delicious. read more

La Picosita - Menudo and caldo de tez - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

We love this place. We can walk there from our house and the food is always delicious. Especially their sopes.

Our second visit and La Picosita does not disappoint. Jeff got the cheese enchiladas that tasted homemade. The sauce and cream on top added to the dish. I had 3 street tacos again: chicken, al pastor and carnitas. I think I enjoyed even more than last time, thus 5 stars. Love this little place. read more

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Food is authentic and good, carne asada burritos are delicious. Service is fast and easy

Used to love this place when they had the salsa bar. Now they act like it comes out of their paycheck. I ordered two burritos, 3 tacos and nachos. They want to give me one salsa... Come on people free the salsa! read more

It's so far the best Mexican food place here in Santa Maria, it's cheap but the food is great. Just dare to park at wimpys. Also there's a good agua frescas place next to it. It just stop by at wimpys and get something so they don't call and get your car towed. read more

. Great service I would recommend tacos! Sometimes is super busy but that means everyone loves it right? So if your in a hurry call in your order! read more

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 packaged for take out. Reasonable prices. Only disappointment is I paid for chips and they were not included. Otherwise I recommend the tacos are very good! read more

La Picosita - Menu 6/2024 - Mexican Near Me - Santa Maria, California

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This is by far the best Mexican Restaurant I've been to in a long time. My Aunts even love this place