Casa De Pico: Exceptional Mexican Cuisine and Vibrant Cocktails in La Mesa

We have been going to Casa De Pico for over 10 years. The outdoor seating is our favorite and the servers are very friendly and helpful. They have many different options for different diets and the kids menu is perfect for our little ones. I love the stuffed poblano peppers and I always take leftovers home. My kids love watching birds play in the fountain and hearing the mariachis play. Great for a weekend lunch or early dinner!

Stop that casa de Pico and try it there carne asada and shrimp plate with a pina colada the service was amazing the food was great!! Whole time we were there we really enjoyed ourselves and the ambience was just right! If you're ever near you have to try it out it's very similar to Casa Guadalajara in Old Town in fact we were told by the waitress they're the same owners! Awesome place!

In general, the food here is great. If you have a chance to catch the right time when they have the mariachis here, then request a song and enjoy! Food here is always great as well. Gotta take in consideration, most Mexican places can only deliver on one. Good food or good margarita. This place hits both on good. For my personal taste, go with the Cadillac margarita. Much better than the Patron.

We had a very enjoyable EASTER DINNER, tonight with service by JAVIER. Although you may think ham and scallop potatoes for Easter Dinner, this was much better!!! I had the EL BANDIDO. Gonzalo had the SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS SUPREMAS. We asked for a booth because of my disability, and were given one. It was large and roomy, with plenty of space for our delicious food, my cane; and space for me to maneuver in. We are so glad we came to Casa de Pico for this HOLIDAY DINNER!!! When we walked in at 5:00 PM, it was quiet, but it became busier and busier as time passed. When we left at 6:00 PM, it was loud inside. Both Gonzalo and I, give MAJOR REDEMPTION POINTS to Casa De Pico!!!

A local favorite. Anyone from east county knows casa de pico is a gem. They start you out with the complimentary chips and salsa(super flavorful and not spicy!) any of the margaritas are great-though the peach raspberry is my favorite. And really, anything I've ever had on the menu has been really good, too! The chile verde is top notch! It has a really great atmosphere, so much color and vibrancy and lots to look at. And last, Burt certainly not least-the staff. They're great, all of them. But I'd like to shout out Alfonso! He went above and beyond with his excellent recommendations, quick responses and great hospitality!!

Casa de Pico is a wonderful restaurant serving delicious Mexican food and drinks alongside live mariachi music. It's a great place to celebrate special occasions, enjoy a date night, or have happy hour with coworkers. During my visit, I tried the Pico Enchilada Suizas, which were cheesy chicken enchiladas topped with tasty green tomatillo sauce and sour cream. The service was quick and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant--it's a favorite spot in East County!

Met my cousin here for her bday dinner, it was Friday early afternoon and wasn't crowded at all. I used to go to Casa De Pico when it was located in Old Town quite often, I know it's been located here in the Grossmont Shopping Center for a long while now but I don't frequent it. I was seated in a booth quickly and my cousin joined a few minutes later. Our server was super nice and very attentive. I had the chicken flautas and my cousin got taquitos. What can I say the meal was really good, food came out hot and tasted great! The restaurant was looks the same as it was in Old Town, there's a beautiful outdoor patio and the inside was nice also.

My sister and I have met for lunch here over the pass couple year and the service has always been quick and efficient! We were seated promptly, provided with chips and salsa and placed our drink order. Our waitress was friendly, and checked on us often during our meal. I ordered the street tacos: two chicken, two carnitas with beans. They were delicious. This restaurant has great atmosphere and festive decorations. 2024(4)

For longtime San Diegans, this is comfort food. Like El Indio and Jimmy Carter's, this is Mexican a los gringos, at it is fabulous. My friend and I were just discussing how amazing it is that they are CROWDED on a Sunday night with such a large footprint. It is a testament to a restaurant that knows its audience and does not mess with the recipe! They have a hotter hot sauce, that is smoky and just gorgeous with the seafood enchiladas supreme (which can be a little "one note" with the cream sauce). Do it! It's wonderful. We arrived at 7:30 on Sunday night and I feel like the waiter was a little neglectful, but we got our food, so not horrible. Most importantly: Casa de Pico retains bus staff so the tables are cleaned!!