The Elote was rich, the Carnitas very flavorful, staff was great, food came out fast and hot. Definitely a hidden gem within Valpo. Id recommend this to anyone looking for reasonably priced Mexican food!
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David H
Emerging Expert • 11 contributions
12/31/23
• DoorDash review
Not sure if anyone is aware of this Gem off the beaten path but I wasn’t until tonight
IMO everyone who loves Mexican food has to try it.
Talk about having great food and service.
Picante Mexican cuisine is absolutely fantastic.
I’ve had EL Saltos, Chunky Taco, Santo’s Tacos, Tacayos, EL Amigos etc….

Those of you who want AUTHENTIC Mexican food “HERE YOU GO” you need to try this place out it doesn’t get any more authentic than here.
Only one of two places has Molcajete in Valpo that I know of and if you have not tried it you’re missing out. I normally always get a taco dinner from every Mexican place I go to not because I don’t like anything else but because it’s quick and easy. I was in Minnesota and a guy turned me on to Molcajete and I loved it, so I ask for it every place I go to and no one offered it normally. El Saltos does but it wasn’t good.
Let me me tell you for the prices here you’d think it’s either just ok or average food but not true here.
I got 8 tacos worth of food and it was amazing, great flavor, had the sauce at the bottom like it’s suppose to, it came in a lava bowl and this blows the other Mexican places here in valpo out of the water!
My Wife had a burrito that was pretty big, she said it was so good.
Little one had chicken fingers & fry’s (lol)
& Chips and salsa.
The price of our whole meal was 50 bucks. Hands down can’t beat these prices, the quality of the food and service was beyond good. (We were the only ones there eating but people were picking up orders.
This place should be slammed with people and I have a feeling they will be soon once they find out they are here.
This place has only been open for 6 months and needs our support. 
They have door dash which the menu is different than eating in but you can order off either menu. (Weird I know) I think because it’s right by the valpo college they mostly have been getting college students so it makes sense looking at it that way.
Please support them I want this family business to stay open for a long time.
Before we left we dropped 4 bucks in the claw game my daughter was upset she didn’t win. We were walking out and a waitress came out of the restaurant and handed her a stuffed animal. Made her night.
She didn’t have to do that but it made an impression we won’t forget.
We found our go to Mexican restaurant
I can’t say enough good things about this place. All around I give it 5 ⭐️’s.
Parking might be an issue giving its location but if you’re craving it it’s worth it.
Check them out.
Let me know your thoughts
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Dalton M
1 contributions
1/5/25
• DoorDash order
The Horchata was delicious, it oddly tastes like the yellow carton, vanilla flavored milk we had in school but I love it.
The Elotes are great, ive never had them before but now I get them every time since my wife and I first ate here.
I love the Trio Tacos from places like Serranos, I still like them here but unfortunately the tortillas are always super soggy and falling apart. They feel slimey, the meat is chewy, but they still taste good.
The tamales my wife got were crushed, not the box but the tamales themselves. They were less than an inch thick and smooshed.
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Jessica S
Emerging Expert • 19 contributions
12/24/23
• DoorDash order
The food was amazing. It's our new favorite Mexican place. The chorizo dip was very cheesy and stayed stringy even when it was no longer blazing hot. Not like other cheese dips that cool down and instantly congeal into a solid blob. The guac was delicious and thick. You can turn the container upside down and it won't come out. The tamales were just a bit spicy, which I like. And the steak taco meal was fantastic. I recommend adding cheese because their melted cheese is so good. We will order again soon!
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Tyler A
4 contributions
3/31/25
• DoorDash order
Tipica Torta: the meat was delicious but it was a shame there was barely any of the other toppings that usually come with.
Guacamole (S) 8oz: very watery guacamole
Horchata: 10/10
