We went here because we heard there were many options for vegetarians and there were. The food was very good and the prices, especially the Happy Hour prices, were reasonable. I would have given five stars except the bar didn't deliver our house Margaritas in a timely way. I am pretty sure he gave our drinks to another table and after 15 minutes I finally went to the bar and was handed two drinks one of which had paprika which we didn't order or want. Now for the food. The tacos can be ordered with any type of meat or potatoes or black beans if you are vegetarian. We also got nachos that had a good helping of black beans. There were other vegetarian options like pinto beans, cheese or bean enchiladas, quesadillas, bean burritos. And you can modify order for vegan preference as well. Again the food quality and vegetarian/vegan options was worthy of five stars, but the bar service dropped my rating to a 4. read more

Taqueria Picaro - Black bean tacos and nachos. - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

It was tricky to find, but well worth the hunt!! It was Cinco De Mayo so it was very busy!! However our fish tacos were amazing and chips and salsa super fresh! The seating wasn't ideal, but a family friendly place! read more

Overpriced for a generic taqueria, where you buss your table and wait 30 min for food. We had a terrible service and the worst set of drinks I have ever had, acrid and bitter is the only explanation. I complained and the cashier just said "ok, thanks for letting me know". How is that a response to a customer! Food was generic, the salsa made it edible, but I would not recommend this place. read more

This place has the best taco Tuesday drink special!!! The PURIST!!! Is exceptional with tajin around the rim!!! The ambience is spectacular with a cool R&B vibe unlike any other!!! I felt right at home from the ATL!!! Our bartender was the bomb and will def return on purpose!!! read more

After touring the Mexican Restaurants of Ashland, I can confirm that Taqueria Picaro is the best Mexican food in town. I had the cheese enchiladas (one green, one red) and the cheese is thick and delicious. Beans and rice were quality. The nachos with potatoes are key. And the chicken tortilla soup will warm you up inside any time of the year. Staff is happy, friendly, and prompt (which is not all that usual in Ashland, don't know why). It is fast casual (heavy on the casual in terms on ambiance), meaning you have to order at the counter (table service is in the bar only), but when your order comes up someone will bring it right to your table. And we didn't wait long. All said, visit with confidence. You will not be disappointed. Oh, and find a spot to park somewhere else and walk in. There is rarely a spot out front. read more

Great tacos on house made tortillas. Loved the purist margarita. Casual family place. Friendly service.

This place is a wonderful spot. Hidden gem for sure. We are locals and just now stopped in to try them out and we loved it. Food, drinks, customer service, and atmosphere are all awesome! read more

And some of the blandest food ever. Had to put salt all over the beans and rice that tasted like cardboard. C'est la vie, ma cherè The waitresses were nice and the little one with tattoos was cute. read more

Taqueria Picaro - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Go here if you are craving Mexican! Head upstairs grab a cerveza while you wait for your food to be created by these folks... I have enjoyed them every time I come up this way! It is my go to take out! read more

nothing good here. Had the dips . Chips were hard & crunchy type. Not thin , not tasty at all. Salsa very different taste. Only thing edible was the bean dip. Very disappointed. The food is mediocre at best. I think most people are used to mediocre food now. Sadly, I haven't been able to find a good restaurant anywhere in Ashland. read more

Delicious fish tacos. Good service inspire of the person having to tend bar and waiting tables in the bar area. The bar has a cozy, communal atmosphere. Can't say the same for the main dining area, which lacks the same ambience. read more

I'm a Texas native and the typical Oregon taqueria's leave my palate bored. But NOT Taqueria Picaro!! The flavors are spectacular! We had street tacos, a torta and chips with guacamole, queso and hot sauce. 5 stars for service and food!!! And the margaritas are legit!!! read more

They were very helpful and able to modify food for my intolerances. Definitely recommend as parking available, nice location for going to town, dog friendly patio outside and delicious tacos. read more

This was our third choice as we were late and most restaurants were full prior to a play nearby. Pleasantly surprised at the excellent food. Clean facility, good pricing, friendly service. read more

May I Offer You a Taco in These Trying Times? My news feed reads like a doomsday report. My schedule is overstuffed with school due dates, work schedules, and not enough me-time. As I inch towards my limit of stress, I consider what will give me just a slice of respite. The answer to suit the moment, the band aid for the day, is the one I consistently turn to in my time of need. Tacos will fit the bill - they always do. Taqueria Picaro is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest town of Ashland, Oregon, where they serve up a delicious menu of Mexican fare. I entered the restaurant, my husband in tow, and am greeted by brightly colored walls, unique artwork, and festive music. I immediately noticed the space was clean and inviting, and the heavenly smells from the kitchen left me salivating for what was to come. The staff were helpful and friendly without hovering. We ordered chips and guacamole with the house made salsa. The chips were sturdy and perfect for dipping into that glorious, perfectly flavored guacamole that has just the right amount of lime, garlic, salt, and onion. We added a side of refried beans to level up the buffet of dips at the table. I would highly recommend this addition. The salsa was mild and not as thrilling as the guacamole, but the addiction of their orange hot sauce forgave the discrepancies of the salsa. This spicy delight packed the heat, but unlike many hot sauces, the heat did not sacrifice the flavor. While the orange sauce took top prize, the green sauce deserves recognition. It was even spicier than the orange, almost too much even for my experienced palate. The green lava was also packed with citrusy flavor and became a wonderful addition to my tacos. We ordered an assortment of tacos: black bean, picadillo beef, al pastor, and potato with veggies. The star of the show was the picadillo beef, and in a surprising twist, the black beans took second. The beef was literally dripping with flavor; the essence of woah and wow crossed my mind after my first bite, leaving me with an overall sense of yum. This taco made the world a slightly better place, at least for a moment. After trying the black bean taco, my faith in humanity was restored. These tacos were cradled in fresh, home-made tortillas that positively added to the whole experience. Unfortunately, the al pastor was dry, and the potato and vegetable taco was just alright. This slight downturn in flavor failed to dampen my overall experience. As for libations, Taqueria Picaro leaves little to be desired. My husband chose Topo Chico, a classic staple of the taco shop. I ordered the house margarita and was not disappointed. It was everything a margarita needs to be - sweet, salty, lime-filled, and tasty! The tequila ratio was spot on, leaving me satisfied, not buzzed, and the salted rim and lime wedge brought it home for a strong finish. The restaurant can be found downtown and close to many local attractions. It has street parking, which is not ideal. If you find yourself without many parking options, drive down to Lithia Park and make a walk through beautiful Ashland part of the adventure. We got to the restaurant in time for happy hour. The price point is regularly accessible and fair and happy hour made it a really great deal. Overall, Taqueria Picaro is well located, friendly, and fun. The food is truly lovely, and the drinks are top notch. Everything tasted fresh and the selection left little to be desired. Whether you need a budget-friendly place to hang with friends, a fun spot to have a date, or a burning desire to stare longingly into a bowl of guacamole, the taqueria is a scrumptious option that will not soon be forgotten. read more

In this cruel game of trickery we call life, I feel as though I have been catfished. Like a gullible young man on a dating service, I was cheated out of the wonders I had expected from such a beautiful image. While everything looked appealing, and the ambiance was fine, the textures and flavors of the ingredients were generally disappointing. The sauces were good, and the ingredients tasted fresh, but everything felt kind of haphazard. My best guess is that the head chef, while extremely talented, is somewhat injured, perhaps limping from one station to another in the kitchen. The nachos were good, with some very interesting and delightful toppings, but even after ordering both kinds of possible cheeses, there was nary a strand to be found. Some of the tacos, like the fish and shrimp were well executed and delicious. However, I have high expectations regarding Al Pastor, because it generally impresses. However, it was the downfall of the evening, being lightly bland and very dry. At the end of the day, it feels like they are just almost there, not quite finished. They are very close to very good, but the distance they have left to cover is a crucial step in this trail. read more

Had a burrito and quesadilla. Burrito was pretty small for the price and not much meat at all, more of like a bean burrito. Quesadilla was super soggy and the meat wasn't spread evenly so a lot of bites were just cheese. The flavors were good but wouldn't go back. read more

Good delicious tacos where the tortillas are homemade. Friendly counter service, too. read more

Taqueria Picaro - Grilled mahi mahi, al pastor, carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Amazing!! Every single bite was delicious and they made a perfect Cadillac margarita.

I am no expert on Mexican food, but I really liked this place. The house margarita was $6, and the food was both tasty and reasonably priced. The bartender had a good pour, and provided water without asking...which was useful for those of us on a pub crawl. They had 6 beers on tap: a blend of Mexican and craft (no disrespect intended ) It was very busy at rush hour 5:40-7 pm, but we lucked into a table after someone left. read more

I recommend the tacos Al pastor. Otherwise everything else was passable but generally under seasoned. I want to love this place but it feels like it needs some love to get it feeling fresh again (both in taste and vibe). read more

The music can be too loud and terrible. The other night I sat through about 10 minutes of machine gun fire and sirens as part of the song!! if you could call it that. read more

Sat in the bar for lunch, service was excellent and the food was good. My husband and we're just looking for a spot to grab a quick bite and a good drink and this place definitely fit the bill. read more

Taqueria Picaro - Street Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Great service at the cocktail bar where you can also order food. The bartender was a pleasant conversationalist. The food was amazing, I highly recommend the chimichanga. Plenty of vegetarian options, with sparse vegan choices. read more

Stopped by to try some Mexican food with family. The place feels cool but it's a little over priced for the portions. The food is good though. Probably more of a drinking spot than an actual restaurant. read more

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The ceviche and yucca fries are definitely worth getting. The tortas are good, too. Otherwise besides taco Tuesday, it's gotten worse over the years. This used to be a staple for me, but now i either get sick when I eat there or leave feeling disappointed cus the quality of the food I'm used to getting isn't being served anymore. read more

Absolutely GROSS food and even worse service!! I've given then 3 tries and it's been worse and worse!!

This is the second time visiting this spot. Ordered their mango margarita with the spicy rim. Wow! Has quite a kick! Mahi mahi fish tacos hits the spot too! Guacamole was excellent. Love anywhere that makes their own chips. They were light and didn't taste like all the oil it takes to make them. Green hot sauce was good too. Had a sweet note of flavor before the heat. Will stop here again when traveling through Ashland. read more

Taqueria Picaro - Mango-Rita - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Meh! We ate here a few years ago and loved it. This time was disappointing. Everything was undersalted. Not a problem in and of itself, but it meant the first bite of everything was bland until we added salt. Chips, Salsa & Guac: Chips were good but no salt, and of course the salt didn't stick when we salted them. Guac was tasty and salsas were above average. Fish tacos: we loved these on our previous visit, but these were just OK. Lime and salt helped. Chicken Tamale: Just OK. not dry, not bad, again salt helped, and some salsa. The filling wasn't very flavorful, nor was the masa. read more

Meh, go to Agave instead. The food is ok at best, a bit overpriced, and the ambiance is pretty weak. There are many better options for Mexican in the Ashland area. read more

Delicious flavors and sauces! Loves me the complimentary spicy green. Tried the burrito with carnitas- juicy, beany, melty, tasty. The crunchy house chips, salsa and guacamole rounded out a fantastic 1st timers experience. Kind server and cashier as well- same person actually. Multi-tasker extraordinaire. Probably cooked out dinner as well. Gracias! read more

One of the best places to grab food in Ashland! They have decent prices for food and drinks. Taco Tuesday is great. They have a good location with a nice inside. It can definitely get crowded in there but that's cause a lot of people enjoy it. And it is usually easy to find a spot. They also have longer hours than most places in Ashland which is awesome because there is not too many options in the other hours. My one critique is that some things like their fish taco needs sauce to be better (in my opinion). One thing I really appreciate is how I don't have a stomach ache after my meal here! My favorite thing on the menu is the nachos with cheese sauce ! (not your average sauce) read more

Taqueria Picaro - Fried fish taco and nachos with cheese sauce - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

I've been there two times in the last week, and both times the meat in the tacos were VERY dry. The second time I made sure to try on e of each meats in my tacos. Sadly, all dry...seriously. Please fix this. I don't know if the meat's being over-cooked or left to simmer too hot. I love the ambiance, staff and the rest of the sides. Please get this meat more tender. I want to go back but just don't trust the place. read more

Big Bowl The menu was a bit pricey for the portion sizes, but otherwise really tasty. The salsas were delicious. Wish the "big bowl" was a little bigger read more

Taqueria Picaro - Big Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

The Taquitos are the bomb!! Omg and the Jalapeño creama sauce to die for!!! And 2 house Margaritas I'm a happy camper!!!!

We went on Tuesday (which features the all-day happy hour), just before an evening of Shakespeare. What could be better? We ordered tacos (al pastor, carnitas, and chicken), a sope (chorizo), a beer, chips (w/ salsa and guacamole), and an agua fresca (hibiscus). Everything was very good. Standouts included the chorizo and the chips (unusually thick corn tortilla chips -- wonderful). Value was also very good. Two of us ate dinner with drinks for $30. That's a win in my book. You order and pay at the counter. Service was decent but not memorable. We found a parking spot on the street (free). Bottom line: I'd eat here again when in town. read more

Amazing service! Super friendly and helped me get the best order for my family. We loved the nachos, carnitas tacos, and chimichanga. Guac was delish! Definitely recommend. read more

Came to visit Ashland, Oregon with my family. We were starving and a lot of places were not open. We came across this place and it looked very nice and clean from the outside. They were out of a couple of stuff, but it happens. I ordered nachos with carne asada and my husband ordered a torta de carne asada. When we actually opened our food it looked like ground beef that was boiled. Im from California and maybe Oregon just cooks their Mexican food not so Mexican style, but this wasn't what I was expecting AT ALL. People were nice and place looked decent , but it just wasn't real Mexican food. read more

I've been coming to this place for 5 years consistently now and it never disappoints! Thank you read more

Taqueria Picaro - Enchiladas with al pastor!! So good, amazing service. Highly recommend this place - Mexican Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Meh food at an expensive price... Their bowls are mostly lettuce and the enchiladas don't even come with a good amount of food or flavor for what it's worth. Not a good place for authentic Mexican food. read more