COMIENZOS
(Appetizers)
Begin your meal with little bites of authentic Mexican flavors.

Nachos
A mound of fresh corn tortilla chips heaped with melted cheeses, sauces, fresh diced tomatoes, green onions and sliced jalapenos. Topped with guacamole and sour cream.

Rancheros
Simple, cheese nachos with spicy Ranchera sauce. 7.95

Chile Nachos
Cheesy nachos covered with Chile
con Carne sauce. 8.50

DeLujo
The American version. Spicy shredded beef, chicken and refried beans with Enchilada sauce. 9.95

Picante Nachos
Individual cheese and refried beans nachos served with guacamole, jalapeno relish and sour cream. 7.45
Or try it loaded with:       Grilled Chicken 8.95       Marinated Steak 8.95

Quesadilla
A grilled wheat tortilla filled with melted cheese. Served with guacamole, jalapeno relish and sour cream. 8.95
Or try it loaded with:

Grilled Chicken ....... 9.95
Marinated Steak ....... 9.95
Sautéed Shrimp ........ 10.95

Spinach ....... 8.95
Bacon and Mushroom ....... 9.95
Vegetarian Delight ........ 9.95
onion, zucchini, squash

Chile Con Queso
A piping hot Mexican fondue of cheese, spices and chiles. Served with flour tortilla chips. 6.45

Sample Platter
Poco De Todo: cheese nachos, chicken wings, flautas, quesadilla, guacamole and sour cream. 13.95

Queso Fundido
Monterrey jack cheese baked with green chiles and topped with your choice of marinated strips of steak, grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp. 7.95

Ceviche
Diced tilapia marinated in lemon juice then mixed together with diced tomato, onions, jalapeno, cilantro, and our special spices. Served with crackers. 8.95

Guacamole Tableside
Mashed Avocados, spices and fresh tomatoes prepared at your table. Served with flour tortilla chips. 7.45

Roadhouse Wings
Hot and spicy chicken wings. 7.95

Jalapenos Rellenos
Fresh jalapenos stuffed with jack cheese. 7.45

Empanaditas
Deep fried turnovers filled with spicy ground beef and two cheeses. 8.50

SOPAS
(Soups)

Tortilla Lime Soup
Tender chicken and fresh vegetables in our home-style broth with cheese, avocado and tortilla strips.
Bowl ~ 5.95 Cup ~ 3.95

Black Bean Soup
Steamy black beans simmered with onions and bacon.
Bowl ~ 5.45 Cup ~ 3.75

Sopa De Camaron
(Shrimp Soup)
Fresh shrimp and vegetables, onions, celery, bell peppers, and rice.
Bowl ~ 5.95 Cup ~ 3.95

Crawfish Soup
A battle of the spices. Cajun vs Mexican come together to create this original Picante favorite. A blend of seasoned crawfish, fresh veggies, spices and creamy bisque. Served piping hot.
Bowl ~ 6.95 Cup ~ 4.45

Ensaladas Salads
(Salads)

Broiled Shrimp Salad
A large helping of mixed greens topped with wheat tortilla strips, cotija cheese, black olives, diced tomatoes, and your choice of salad dressing. 10.95

Mexican Taco Salad
Spicy ground beef on a bed of greens mixed with tortilla strips, tomatoes, cheese and black olives. Topped with chile con queso. 9.45

San Francisco Salad
Mixed greens and grilled chicken tossed with crisp wheat tortilla strips and tomatoes. Topped with avocado slices and pimentoes. 9.45

Chicken and Fruit Salad
Crisp salad greens topped with fresh fruit and vegetables, tender grilled chicken, diced tomatoes and avocados. 9.95

Side Salad
Mixed greens topped with cheese, black olives, tomatoes, and your choice of dressing. 3.45

Soup and Salad Heart Healthy Dish
A bowl of Picante's famous tortilla lime soup or piping hot black bean soup served with a crisp dinner salad. 8.95   Shrimp or Crawfish Soup add 1.50

~ Complimentary Chips with Entrée ~
18% Gratuity added to Parties of 6 or more

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SIZZLING ESPECIALIDADES
(Sizzling Specialties)

Sizzling Fajitas
Mexico's great grilled meat. Marinated strips of steak and/or achiote seasoned chicken grilled with fresh bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, presented sizzling at your table. Served with charro beans, guacamole, jalapeno relish, sour cream and flour tortillas 14.95

Fajita Carnitas
Tender chunks of lean, steamed pork served Fajita style sizzling with grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes, served with guacamole, jalapeno relish, sour cream and tortillas 14.95

Shrimp Fajitas
Succulent jumbo shrimp sautéed in jalapeno butter 15.95

Fajitas DeLujo
The ultimate order of fajitas. Grilled steak, chicken and jumbo shrimp rolled into the most exciting fajita tacos make a great combination of flavors   16.95   Fajitas for two 30.95

ESPECIALIDADES DEL COCINERO
(Chef's Specialties)

Pollo Relleno (Stuffed Chicken Breast)
This Picante creation is filled with cotija and monterey jack cheese along with fresh peppers, battered and deep fried until golden brown. Topped with chipotle cream sauce and chile con queso. Served with Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and jalapeno relish 17.95

Chicken Arizona
Grilled chicken breast with a creamy mixture of jack cheese, spinach and bell peppers. Served over chipotle sauce, with a side of mixed vegetables, grilled to perfection with zesty seasoned red potatoes 13.95

Cajun Chimichanga
A large flour tortilla filled with crawfish etouffee and Mexican rice, then rolled and cooked chimi style. Topped with chipotle sauce, chili con queso and avocados. Served with sour cream and corn cake. 12.95

Chicken Breast Heart Healthy Dish
A tender char grilled chicken breast, served with seasoned sauteed veggies and a crisp side salad. 12.95

Southwestern Tacos
Three soft flour tortillas rolled with your choice of marinated steak, chicken, carnitas or talapia. Served with charro beans, Mexican rice, jalapeno relish, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo 13.95

Picante Burger
Hand made ground chuck patty with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, mayonnaise and your choice of jack or cheddar cheese. With battered fries 9.95

Camarones Surenos (Southwestern Shrimp)
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheeses and chiles wrapped in bacon and then coated with a spicy batter. Fried till crispy and served on a bed of Mexican rice with guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno relish, pico de gallo and charro beans 17.95

Tuna Heart Healthy Dish
Tender 8 oz. grilled tuna steak, served with Mexican white rice and sauteed vegetables 14.95

Grilled Tilapia
Fillet grilled and topped with shrimp and wine sauce. Served with Mexican white rice and grilled vegetables 14.95

Carne Asada (Grilled Steak)
A 10 oz. Rib-Eye steak broiled. Served with one cheese enchilada, Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole and jalapeno relish 18.95

Rellenado de Res (Chile and Cheese filled Steak)
A marinated fajita steak stuffed with a large anaheim pepper and jack cheese. Grilled to perfection and smothered with chile con queso and chipotle cream sauce. Served with Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeno relish 17.95

Carnitas (Seasoned Pork)
Tender chunks of steamed lean pork served with guacamole, jalapeno relish, sour cream, pico de gallo, hot flour tortillas, Mexican rice and refried beans 15.95

Ribs
Barbeque ribs served with refried beans, Mexican rice, guacamole and pico de gallo. Half Slab ~ 11.95 • Full Slab ~ 15.95

MEXICAN ESPECIALIDADES
(Mexican Specialties)

Tamale Platter (Meat Stuffed Corn Meal)
Corn masa filled with chunky chile Colorado beef, then steamed and smothered with chipotle cream sauce and chile con queso. Served with jalapeno relish, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and frijoles charros 13.95

Chile Relleno Platter (Vegetarian Dish)
Two chili Poblano stuffed with three types of cheese, topped with Spanish sauce. Served with Mexican white rice, guacamole, sour cream, and corn cake 14.95

Chile Colorado
Very hot tender chunks of beef tips in a pasilla chile sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and flour tortillas 13.95

Chile Relleno Platter (Stuffed Chile)
A Chile lover's dream platter. A Chile poblano stuffed with two types of cheese: cotija and monterey jack. Topped with Spanish sauce, plus another chile poblano filled with our seafood mixture and covered with chipotle cream sauce, Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole, jalapeno relish, sour cream and pico de gallo. 17.95

Steak Ranchero
Choice cuts of marinated fajita steak sauteed in our chef's own ranchero sauce with onions and peppers, served with mexican rice, refried beans and warm flour tortillas 14.95

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ENCHILADAS

Creamy Enchiladas
Tender pieces of chicken rolled into two corn tortillas, covered with our sour cream wine sauce and melted cheddar cheese. Served with Mexican rice, sweet corn cake and a cup of black bean soup. 11.95

Enchiladas Rancheras
Two corn tortillas filled with melted jack and cheddar, smothered in ranchera sauce. Served with sour cream, corn cake, guacamole, Mexican rice and charro beans. 12.45

Enchiladas Suizas
Two chicken enchiladas topped with tomatillo sauce and monterey jack cheese. Served with sweet corn cake, Mexican rice and refried beans. 11.95

Veggie Enchiladas Vegetarian Dish
Two enchiladas filled with zucchini, squash and onions topped with spanish sauce and cheese. Served with Mexican white rice, guacamole, sour cream and corn cake. 11.45

Shrimp & Spinach Enchiladas
Two enchiladas topped with creamy wine sauce and melted cheddar cheese. Served with Mexican rice and salad. 12.95

Carnitas Enchiladas
Tasty chunks of steamed lean pork folded into two corn tortillas and smothered with Spanish sauce. Served with Mexican rice, sweet corn cake and charro beans. 11.95

Enchiladas Tejanas
Our cheese and chile enchiladas topped with chile con carne, onions and mixed cheeses. Served with Mexican rice, frijoles charros and jalapeno relish. 11.95

Mexican Flag
Three enchiladas: one enchilada suiza chicken, creamy enchilada chicken, cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. 12.95

Crawfish Enchiladas
Tender seasoned crawfish and fresh veggies wrapped inside two corn tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce and jack cheese. Served with Picante's own crawfish soup, Mexican rice and sweet corn cake. 12.95

BURRITOS
(Rolled Tortillas)

Burrito de Pollo (Chicken Burrito)
Tender pieces of grilled chicken and refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla. Smothered with enchilada sauce, melted jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream and corn cake. 11.95

Taco Burrito
Choice of spicy ground beef or seasoned chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, refried beans and then topped with Spanish sauce and melted jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with guacamole, sour cream and corn cake. 10.95

Tex-Mex Burrito
A flour tortilla roll stuffed with beans and ground beef, and topped with chili, cheese, lettuce, jalapenos, black olives and onions. Served with guacamole and sour cream. 10.95

Burrito de Res (Beef Burrito)
Seasoned shredded beef, cheese and refried beans rolled in a flour tortilla. Covered with ranchera sauce, melted jack and cheddar cheeses, guacamole and corn cake. 11.95

Chimi Gigante (Giant Fried Burrito)
A huge flour tortilla super-stuffed with tender shredded beef and chicken, refried beans, chile con queso and tomatoes, then rolled and deep fried. Covered with ranchero sauce, tomatoes and onions and shredded jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with guacamole, sour cream and corn cake. 13.95

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PLATILLOS TRADICIONALES
(Traditional Fare)

We'll let you choose your own combination platter. All are served with Mexican rice, refried beans and sweet corn cake.

Mexican Favorites 11.95
Create your own choosing two out of the following Mexican favorites:
        Beef or Chicken Taco
        Cheese and Chili Enchilada
        Beef or Chicken Enchilada

Super Platter 14.95
Add one of these to your Mexican Favorites Platter:

        Chile Relleno (Cheese)
        Tamale
        Taco al Carbon (Beef or Chicken)

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LUNCH MENU
Served Monday - Friday
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(All Other Times add $2.00 For Items Not On Our Full Menu)

SOUPS
Black Bean Soup, Tortilla Lime Soup, Crawfish Soup • Add 2.95 for a cup, your choice with entree.

SALADS

Southern Fried
Lightly fried or grilled chicken with mixed greens, bacon, tomatoes and topped with a scoop of our guacamole. 8.45

San Francisco
Mixed greens, grilled chicken tossed with crisp wheat tortilla strips, tomatoes, and topped with avocado slices. 8.45

Taco Salad
A crispy edible flour tortilla shell filled with fresh mixed lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, cheese and sour cream. Pile on your choice of:

        Spicy Ground Beef 7.95
        Tender Grilled Chicken Fajita 8.45
        Soup and Salad 8.95

PLATILLOS TRADICIONALE
(Traditional Platters)

Lunch Fajitas
Your choice of beef or chicken grilled to perfection. Served atop a bed of sautéed onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with tortillas, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeno relish. 11.95

Tamale Lunch
One tamale, Mexican rice, pico de gallo, guacamole and charro beans. 9.95

Pollo Asado
A chicken breast grilled and then sautéed in our special sauce. Topped with crisp bacon and served with warm tortillas. Choice of Mexican potatoes or battered fries. 10.45

Stuffed Shrimp
3 Camarones surenos served on a bed of Mexican rice, guacamole, sour cream and charro beans.11.95

Tex-Mex Burrito
A flour tortilla roll stuffed with beans and beef, and topped with chili, cheese, black olives, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, and onions. Served with sour cream. 9.45

Picante Camarones
Fresh shrimp sautéed in jalapeno butter, served atop a bed of rice and baked with three cheeses and jalapenos. Served with guacamole, sour cream, charro beans, and corn cake. 11.95

Santa Fe Chicken
11.95

Taco Lunch
Two crispy corn or soft flour tortillas, choice of ground beef or chicken, served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and sour cream. 8.45

Tacos de Fajita
Two of our tasty fajita tacos wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Your choice of marinated steak or chicken, served with Mexican rice refried beans,guacamole, and sour cream. 8.95

Enchiladas
Two enchiladas of your choice: beef, chicken or cheese smothered in ranchera sauce and accompanied with rice, beans, and corn cake. 9.45

Veggie Enchilladas
(Vegetarian Dish)
Two enchiladas filled with zucchini, squash and onions topped with Spanish sauce and cheese. Served with Mexican white rice, guacamole, sour cream and corn cake. 10.45

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POSTRES
(Desserts)

Tres Leches
Layers of moist cake infused with 3 rich creams and topped with fluffy whipped mousse 6.95

Xangos
Creamy cheesecake wrapped in a pastry tortilla, fried until flaky and golden then dusted with cinnamon and sugar
5.95   With ice cream add .75

Mexican Moon Pie
Chocolate cookie crust layered with chocolate and mocha ice cream, topped with fudge syrup 6.45

Cheesecake
Velvety smooth cheesecake. Topped with strawberries or chocolate 5.55

Ice Cream Frito
Vanilla ice cream with a hot crunchy almond shell, topped with whipped cream and chocolate 5.95

Flan
A traditional Mexican custard glazed with a hint of caramel 5.95

Sopapillas
Eight hot sopapillas served with honey to cool the heat 4.95

BEVERAGES

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Lemonade 1.99

Refill .85

Iced Tea 1.90

Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Cranberry Juice 2.25

Coffee 1.75

CAFE BEBIDAS
(Coffee Drinka)

Mexican Coffee
Kahlua, Gold Tequila, and fresh Coffee topped with whipped cream and a cherry

Cafe Picante
Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, vanilla ice cream and coffee

Latin Leprechaun
Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream and coffee, topped with whipped cream

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KID'S ENTREES
(For children 12 and under)

Enchilada
One cheese or beef enchilada served with Mexican rice and refried beans. 4.95

Soft Taco
A soft flour tortilla filled with beef or chicken. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. 4.95

Crispy Taco
One beef or chicken taco, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese served with rice and refried beans. 4.95

Hambergesa (Hamburger)
Classic hamburger patty on a bun with lettuce & tomato. Served with French fries. 4.75 with cheese add .65

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
An all-time favorite. Served with French fries. 4.25

Chickem Fingers
Tender strips of chicken, breaded and fried golden brown. Served with French fries. 5.50

Burrito
One mini beef or chicken burrito topped with mild Chile con Queso, served with Mexican rice and refried beans. 4.95

Peanut Butter & Jelly The classic kid's sandwich. Served with French fries. 3.95

Mexican Pizza
6" Flour tortilla, topped with Spanish sauce, ground beef and cheeses. 4.75

Cheese Nachos
A mound of fresh corn chips, topped with melted cheeses. 3.95

Bebidas Para Ninos (Kid's Drinks)

Banana Bull
A blend of bananas, strawberries, chocolate syrup, and vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream. 4.75

Candy Cactus
Chocolate, cherries and vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream. 4.75

Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Rootbeer and Dr. Pepper
1.99 Refill .85

Loco for Oreos
An Oreo lover’s fantasy. Oreos blended with cherries and vanilla ice cream. Topped with whipped cream. 4.75

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CATERING

Fajita Fiesta
A complete fajita dinner. Choose from chicken, beef or a combination (½ lb. per person). Includes refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno relish, flour tortillas, chips and salsa.
        15-20 people: 13.95 per person
        21-30 people: 12.95 per person

Southwestern Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese and chilis, wrapped with bacon, breaded and fried crisp. Served on a bed of mexican rice and covered with chili con queso.
        30.00 per dozen

Arroz Con Pollo
Tender pieces of grilled chicken breast covering mexican rice. Topped with chili con queso, diced green onions, tomatoes and jalapenos.
        Half tray: 52.00 (serves 8-10)

Jumbo Beef Tamales
Smothered with chipolte cream sauce and chili con queso.
        42.50 per dozen

Flautas
Fried flour tortilla filled with your choice of shredded beef or shredded chicken.
        34.00 per dozen

Enchiladas
Your choice of cheese topped with chili con carne. Shredded beef topped with ranchero sauce. Chicken topped with sour cream wine sauce. Cheese topped with enchilada sauce.
        29.00 per dozen

Quesadillas
Your choice of grilled steak or grilled chicken on a 12" wheat tortilla (does not include sour cream, guacamole, or jalapenos).
        9.00 each with a minimum of 5 per order

Mexican Rice:
        10.50 Qt. Serves 6

Refried Beans:
        9.00 Qt. Serves 6

Charro Beans:
        11.50 Qt. Serves 6

Guacomole Dip:
        19.99 Qt. Serves 10

Pico De Gallo:
        10.50 Qt.

Jalapeno Relish:
        11.50 Qt.

Sour Cream:
        10.50 Qt.

Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
        6.50 Lb.

Red Salsa:
        12.50 Qt.

Corn Chips:
        3.50 Lb.

Flour or Wheat Chips:
        3.95 Lb.

Tortillas:
        3.45 Dz.

Sopapillas with Honey:
        4.95 Dz.

Cheese Cake:
        with strawberry or plain. 32.00 Dz.

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LENT

Crawfish Empanadas Crawfish Pies
Spicy Cajun crawfish etouffee stuffed in a flaky pastry and deep fried. 8.95

Shrimp Burrito
Creamy shrimp bisque with white rice rolled up in a flour tortilla and topped with a creamy white wine sauce and spicy chipotle sauce, served with sweet corn cake and sour cream. 11.95

Fried Crawfish Salad
Fried crawfish on a bed of Crisp mixed greens, tomatoes avocado slices, and cotija cheese and drizzled with a zesty chipotle ranch dressing. 9.95

Po-Boys
Fried or grilled catfish, shrimp or crawfish, all dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo. Served with battered fries. 11.95

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