Taqueria Picoso Menu
Welcome to Taqueria Picoso, an authentic Mexican dining gem located at the Shops at Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. This vibrant eatery showcases the rich culinary heritage of Mexico City, evident in every bite.
The menu offers a tantalizing array of options, with standout items like carne asada and al pastor tacos. Diners rave about the deliciously handcrafted tortillas and an impressive selection of house-made salsas that elevate each dish. Reviewers often highlight the flavorful torta de chilaquiles and enchiladas suizas as must-tries.
Patrons appreciate the reasonable prices for top-notch quality and the warm, inviting service. Families will enjoy the outdoor seating and kid-friendly options like chicken quesadillas and fresh guacamole. Stop by Taqueria Picoso for a taste of authentic Mexican street food that truly transports you to the bustling streets of CDMX!
Specials
Enchiladas Suizas
Four corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken breast, topped with chihuahua cheese, creamy salsa verde, crema and cilantro.
Coctel de Camaron
Classic Mexican shrimp cocktail---chilled shrimp, housemade cocktail sauce, jalapenos, cilantro over smashed avocado served with tortilla chips. Perfect for sharing.
Verde verde salad
Baby arugula, avocado, pepitas, zucchini ribbons, honey-glazed grilled queso fresco with honey cilantro vinaigrette
Torta de Chilaquiles
A classic Mexico City sandwich---telera roll stuffed with salsa verde saucy chips, carne asada, chihuahua cheese, queso fresco and crema
Nacho Tray
Our chips layered with cheese, our frijoles charros, your choice of select protein, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeno, cilantro, crema---serves 2 to 4See Picoso Party Section for party size nachos.
Al Pastor
vertical roasted pork with pineapple GF
Baja Shrimp
grilled shrimp in flour tortilla, red cabbage, chipotle mayo, avocado pure
Barbacoa
lamb shoulder marinated in a rich ancho and guajillo pepper adobo, combined with corn, cactus, jalapenos, and fresh herbs, before wrapping it all in banana leaves and slow-cooked to perfection. GF
Birria
two (2) beef tacos served with it's own seasoned broth---birria means exquisite savory dish, full of culture and tradition
Carne Asada
marinated sirloin topped with avocado pure and pico de gallo GF
Carnitas
slow roasted pork topped with pico de gallo GF
Chicken Tinga
pulled chicken with chipotle sauce GF
Chorizo (vegan) & Potato
vegan chorizo, roasted potatoes, melted chihuahua cheese, bean pure, avocado pure, radish. This taco can be made vegan, by requesting the vegan cheese or no cheese.
Cochinita
pulled pork with pickled onions GF
Fish Taco
crispy cod in flour tortilla, kale & tomato salad, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, and jalapeno cucumber dressing
Lengua
tender beef tongue
Nopales
sauteed cactus and onions with avocado, cheese*, salsa macha (contains peanuts)
Rajas Poblanas
roasted poblano sauteed with onions, queso fresco, corn, crema
Suadero
braised brisket GF
Tacos
Antojitos
Alitas Al Carbon CDMX
spicy chicken wings Mexico City-style served with jicama sticks and creamy citrus dressing
Chilaquiles Verdes/Rojos
saucy tortilla chips, green or red sauce GF V
Flautas---Lamb
three crispy corn tortilla tacos stuffed with barbacoa (lamb) with avocado salsa verde, sour cream, cotija cheese and lettuce
Flautas---Potato
three crispy corn tortilla tacos stuffed with potato with avocado salsa verde, sour cream, cotija cheese and lettuce
Gringa
al pastor quesadilla in flour tortilla with melted cheese, pineapple, avocado pure, cilantro, pickled onions
Poblano Gringa
flour quesadilla with roasted poblano, chihuahua cheese, sauteed onions, queso fresco, corn, crema V
Sonoran Hotdog
bacon-wrapped hotdog, beans, tomatoes, jalapeno salsa, grilled & raw onions, habanero mayo, mustard
Shrimp Tostadas
two housemade tostadas, chilled shrimp, chipotle mayo, beans pure, avocado GF
Chicken Tinga Tostadas
two housemade tostadas, pulled chicken, chipotle sauce, crema, lettuce, queso fresco GF
Torta (choice of meat)
cochinita, suadero, chicken tinga, or al pastor on housemade telera bread, habanero mayo, bean pure, pickled onions served with chips
Tacos for Two (1 Lb)
1 lb of protein served with 8 tortillas or tostadas, pickled vegetables, verde & morita salsas, cilantro and limes
Family Pack (2Lb)
2 lbs of protein served with 16 tortillas or tostadas, pickled vegetables, verde & morita salsas, cilantro and limes
Family Style
Sides & Sweets
Elote
grilled corn with mayo, cotija cheese, and house-roasted black & red chile spices GF V
Cheese Quesadilla
5 inch flour tortilla with melted chihuahua cheesePhoto depicts cheese quesadilla with chicken tinga added
Arroz a la Mexicana 12 oz
rice with peas, carrots, tomato sauce GF Ve
Arroz a la Mexicana 16 oz
rice with peas, carrots, tomato sauce GF Ve
Frijoles Charros 12 oz
pinto beans with bacon, chorizo, jalapeno, tomato, chicharron (pork skin) GF
Frijoles Charros 16 oz
pinto beans with bacon, chorizo, jalapeno, tomato, chicharron (pork skin) GF
Arroz y Frijoles 12 oz
Mexican rice & frijoles charros (pinto beans with bacon, chorizo, jalapeno, tomato)
Arroz y Frijoles 16 oz
Mexican rice & frijoles charros (pinto beans with bacon, chorizo, jalapeno, tomato)
Guac & Housemade Chips (6oz)
6 oz Fresh guacamole and housemade chips GF Ve
Large Guac & Housemade Chips (16 oz)
16 oz fresh guacamole and double housemade chips
Side of Guacamole
4 oz side of guacamole Ve
House Chips
housemade tortilla chips GF Ve
Flan
GF
A Dozen Tortillas
12 housemade corn tortillas GF Ve
Salsa Taquera
fiery and complex made with arbol and serrano peppers---a classic found in every CDMX taqueria
Salsa Morita
rich and smokey housemade from dried and roasted morita peppers---our hottest salsa
Salsa Verde
bright and zesty made with tomatillos and serrano peppers
Flauta Platter (dozen)
A dozen crispy flautas filled with your choice of potato, chicken tinga or birria (with consomme), served with crema, cotija cheese, salsa verde, lettuce. Birria comes with bowl of consomme.
Picoso Wings and Guac (2 dozen, 6 oz guac)
2 dozen spicy grilled wings (Mexico City style) served with creamy citrus dressing and jicama sticks along with our awesome guacamole & housemade chips
Six Pack of Sonoran Hotdogs
Six (6) delicious Sonoran hotdogs---bacon wrapped all beef dogs tucked in to a brioche bun topped with our frijoles charros, pickled onions & jalapeno, mustard, habanero mayo.
Picoso Party Guac & Chips
Party Nachos
Our pan of nachos starts with our house chips topped with cheese, our frijoles charros (contains pork), pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeno, cilantro, crema, and your choice of select protein---serves 8 to 10