Picante Menu
Introducing Picante, a Latin American-Mexican restaurant located in Berkeley, CA. Known for its diverse menu offerings, Picante provides a range of options for all types of dietary preferences, including Pescatarian and Vegan choices. The restaurant boasts a plethora of amenities, such as delivery, takeout, and wheelchair accessibility. Customers rave about the delicious food, with favorites like chicken mole enchiladas and chilaquiles receiving high praise. The vibrant atmosphere, modern decor, and spacious indoor/outdoor seating make Picante a top choice for families and friends gathering for a meal. With a full bar offering classic Mexican drinks and a diverse beer and wine selection, Picante provides a well-rounded dining experience. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot or a place to enjoy happy hour specials, Picante has something for everyone.
From the Bar
margarita
Cimarron tequila, limonada, fresh lime, triple sec, lime wedge, served on a king cube
la hermana
Herradura plata tequila, Combier, fresh lemon and lime, lime wheel, served up
mexcal old fashioned
Rayu mezcal, Xocolati Mole bitters, simple syrup, orange peel, served on king cube
carajillo
Espresso, Licor 43, orange peel served on a king cube
t and t
Cimmaron tequila, lime, tonic, served on a king cube
apparent sour
Finlandia vodka, Aperol, St. Germaine Elderflower, fresh lime, orange peel, served up
negroni
Ford's gin, Campari, Cappelletti, orange twist, served on king cube
daquiri
Royal Standard rum, Maraschino, grapefruit juice, lime juice, cherry, served up
el boulevard
Sazerac rye, Campari, Dolin sweet vermouth, orange peel, served on king cube
Mexican bottled beers
Corona, Corona Light, Dos Equis Lager, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Pacifico
Heineken 0%
non-alcoholic
beers on tap
Calidad, Modelo Especial, Fieldwork Pulp IPA, Altamont Rich Mahogany, Faction Penski, Del Cielo Coqueta, Fort Point KSA
wines by the glass
from Spain
Beer and Wine
Drinks from Mexico
aguas frescas
seasonal flavors
Jarritos
strawberry, mandarin, or lime
Mexican Coca-Cola or Squirt
glass bottle with real cane sugar
Agua de Piedra
sparkling mineral water
soda fountain
locally made with pure cane sugar Hangar 25 Cola, Oaktown Root Beer, Cable Car Lemon Lime, Lost Island Ginger Beer, Alameda Point Meyer Lemonade, Sparkling Grapefruit
Iced Tea
house-brewed
apple juice
Martinelli's
still water
Crystal Geyser in glass
Soft Drinks
Hot Drinks
cafe de olla
coffee with cinnamon, piloncillo, and orange
espresso
cappuccino
whole or oat milk
latte
whole or oat milk
mocha
whole or oat milk
drip coffee
tea
english breakfast or chamomile
guacamole and chips
avocado, tomato, onion, serrano chile and cilantro
sikil pa'k and chips
toasted pumpkin seed dip
three dips and chips
guacamole, sikil pa'k, mango-jicama salsa
just chips
house-made, thick and crispy
empanadas
poblano chile and Oaxacan cheese
shrimp cocktail
gulf shrimp in spicy tomato sauce
escabeche
pickeled carrot, zucchini, cauliflower and jalapeño
corn quesadillas
salsa fresca on the side
flour quesadillas
salsa fresca on the side
Antojitos
Nachos
classic
melted cheese on house-made chips, jalapeños, salsa fresca, choice of beans
super nachos
includes guacamole & crema
grilled chicken
pollo asado-style with four tortillas, rice and black, pinto or refried beans
manchamanteles
chicken in pineapple-chile sauce, onion-cilantro relish with four tortillas, rice and black, pinto or refried beans
flautas
chicken-filled flour tortillas with guacamole, queso, crema, and black, pinto or refried beans
chile verde
grilled pork in tomatillo-ahaheim chile sauce, queso fresco with four tortillas, rice, and black, pinto or refried beans
shrimp diablos
gulf shrimp in chipotle sauce with sauteéd chayote-squash, white rice, with four tortillas
pescado veracruzana
cod filet with tomato, olive, jalepeño, capers, white rice, four tortillas, and black, pinto or refried beans
chile relleno
Oaxacan cheese in roasted poblano chile with four tortillas, rice, and black, pinto or refried beans
grilled skirt steak
Niman Ranch carne asada-style with four tortillas, rice and black, pinto or refried beans
rajas con papas
roasted poblano chile and onion strips, potatoes, queso fresco with four tortillas, rice, and black, pinto or refried beans
Special Plates
Enchiladas
verdes
three chicken enchiladas in tomatillo-serrano sauce, queso fresco, crema
mole
three chicken enchiladas in mole poblano (contains peanuts)
de la plaza
three carrot, zucchini and potato enchiladas in ancho-guajillo chile sauce atop rolled corn tortillas, queso fresco
pork
norteños style pork tamale with guajillo chile sauce
vegetable
butternut squash & poblano chiles in avocado-tomatillo sauce
chicken verde
chicken simmered in tomatillo-serrano sauce
Tamales
Salads
green salad
garden lettuce, carrot, jicama, radish, toasted pumpkin seed, pineapple vinaigrette
caesar salad
little gems, croutons and parmesan cheese (contains raw eggs)
tostada salad
crispy corn or flour tortillas covered with black, pinto, or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco, pineapple vinaigrette
azteca
chicken simmered in roasted tomato and pasilla negro chile broth with avocado, cotija cheese, and crispy tortilla strips
verde
sorrel, ground pumpkin seed, tomatillo purée with hominy, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, and sunflower seed sprouts
pozole rojo
pork and hominy simmered in guajillo chile broth, cabbage, lime, onion, radish, and crispy tortilla strips
Soups
Tacos
fish
beer-battered cod filet, mango jicama salsa, white cabbage
shrimp
beer-battered shrimp, mango-jicama salsa, white cabbage
cochinita pibil
Yucatecan pork cooked in a banana leaf, habañero onions
carnitas
slow-cooked pork, guacamole, onion-cilantro relish
legumbres picadillo
carrot, zucchini, potato in an ancho-guajillo chile sauce, queso fresco
chorizo y papas
spicy mexican sausage and potatoes, onion-cilantro relish
rice & bean
rice, black, pinto, or refried beans + salsa fresca
Burritos or Bowls
Sides
rice
beans
black, pinto, refried
tortillas
four house-made corn tortillas
salsitas
verde, chipotle roja, habañero, morita
flan
silky custard with caramel sauce
rice pudding
spiced with cinnamon and vanilla
cookie
chocolate chip
Desserts
Kid Burritos
rice & beans
vegetarians: order black or pinto beans
beans & cheese
vegetarians: order black or pinto beans
cheese, rice & beans
vegetarians: order black or pinto beans
grilled chicken, rice & beans
grilled steak, rice & beans
pork tamale
norteños style pork in guajillo chile sauce with two tortillas, rice, and black, pinto or refried beans
vegetable tamale
butternut squash & poblano chiles in avocado-tomatillo sauce with two tortillas, rice, and black, pinto or refried beans
chicken plate
pollo asado-style with two tortillas, rice, and black, pinto or refried beans
rice and bean plate
two tortillas, rice, and black, pinto or refried beans vegetarians: order black or pinto
