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    Picante Berkeley

    1328 Sixth Street

    Berkeley, CA 94710


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    Featured Items

    • chicken burrito

      grilled pollo asado-style + salsa fresca + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $14.95
    • SIDE ORDERS

      Little side orders of guacamole, cheeses, peppers, plus all our entrees!
    • steak burrito

      grilled carne asada-style +Mexican red rice +choice of beans in a flour tortilla +salsa fresca
      $14.95

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    • Taquitos

      3 Corn tortilla taquitos filled with chicken. On a bed of lettuce, sprinkled with queso fresco, salsa verde with a side of escabeche + crema
      $14.95
    • SUPER NACHO KIT

      Build your own Nachos! Includes, Chips + beans + cheese + salsa fresca + jalapenos + sour cream and heating instructions.
      $19.95
    • Fruit cup

      Pineapple + Strawberry + Mango
      $5.00

    TOP SELLERS

    A selection of the most popular items from our large menu.
    • chips & guacamole

      avocado, serrano chile, cilantro, onion and tomato *Vegan
      $12.95
    • Chips

      house-made, thick and crispy *Vegan
    • chicken burrito

      grilled pollo asado-style + salsa fresca + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $14.95
    • steak burrito

      grilled carne asada-style +Mexican red rice +choice of beans in a flour tortilla +salsa fresca
      $14.95
    • chicken tostada

      grilled chicken topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • Watermelon Agua Fresca

      $6.00
    • enchiladas verdes

      3 chicken enchiladas in corn tortillas with tomatillo-serrano sauce + queso & crema
      $18.00
    • chile relleno plate

      poblano chile stuffed with Oaxacan cheese; may be spicy! + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas *contains gluten
      $21.95
    • sopa azteca

      spicy chicken soup of roasted tomato and pasilla negro chiles, avocado, cotija cheese + crispy tortilla strips
      $16.95
    • flan

      silky custard with caramel sauce.
      $8.00
    • Grilled Chicken Taco Party - Makes 16 to 20 tacos

      Includes: Grilled Chicken, Pinto, Black, or Refried beans, Flour Tortillas or house made Corn Tortillas, Red or Green Salsa, and Cilantro-Onion Relish.
      $89.00
    • Grilled Steak Taco Party - Makes 16 to 20 tacos

      Includes: Grilled Steak, Pinto, Black, or Refried beans, Flour Tortillas or house made Corn Tortillas, Red or Green Salsa, and Cilantro-Onion Relish.
      $99.00

    BURRITOS

    Picante's classic burritos — also available in a bowl. Served with a side order of chips and salsa.
    • chicken burrito

      grilled pollo asado-style + salsa fresca + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $14.95
    • steak burrito

      grilled carne asada-style +Mexican red rice +choice of beans in a flour tortilla +salsa fresca
      $14.95
    • rice & bean burrito

      Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla + salsa fresca
      $10.95
    • cheese, rice & bean burrito

      Jack cheese, Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $11.95
    • carnitas burrito

      slow-cooked pork + salsa fresca + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $14.95
    • manchamanteles burrito

      chicken in a grilled pineapple-chile sauce + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla + onion-cilantro relish
      $14.95
    • legumbres picadillo burrito

      carrots, zucchini & potatoes in an ancho-guajillo chile sauce + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $14.95
    • rajas con papas burrito

      roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $14.95
    • chorizo con papa burrito

      spicy Mexican sausage and potatoes, with onion-cilantro relish + Mexican red rice + choice of beans
      $14.95
    • chile verde burrito

      grilled pork in tomatillo-anaheim chile sauce + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla + queso fresco
      $14.95
    • cochinita pibil burrito

      slow-roasted pulled pork Yucatan-style: marinated in citrus and spices & roasted in a banana leaf + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla + pickled onions
      $14.95
    • fish burrito

      beer-battered true cod filet + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla + mango-jicama salsa
      $14.95
    • shrimp burrito

      beer-battered shrimp + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla + mango-jicama salsa
      $14.95

    BOWLS

    Picante's classic bowls
    • chicken bowl

      grilled pollo asado-style + salsa fresca + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish + Mexican red rice + choice of beans.
      $14.95
    • steak bowl

      grilled carne asada-style + salsa fresca + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish + Mexican red rice + choice of beans.
      $14.95
    • rice & bean bowl

      Mexican red rice + choice of beans + salsa fresca - w/ salad
      $10.95
    • cheese, rice & bean bowl

      Jack cheese, Mexican red rice + choice of beans + salsa fresca + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $11.95
    • carnitas bowl

      slow-cooked pork + salsa fresca + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish + Mexican red rice + choice of beans.
      $14.95
    • manchamanteles bowl

      chicken in a grilled pineapple-chile sauce + Mexican red rice + choice of beans + onion-cilantro relish + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $14.95
    • legumbres picadillo bowl

      carrots, zucchini & potatoes in an ancho-guajillo chile sauce + Mexican red + choice of beans + salsa fresca + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $14.95
    • rajas con papas bowl

      roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes + Mexican red + choice of beans + salsa fresca + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $14.95
    • chorizo con papa bowl

      spicy Mexican sausage and potatoes, with onion-cilantro relish + Mexican red + choice of beans + onion & cilantro + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $14.95
    • chile verde bowl

      grilled pork in tomatillo-anaheim chile sauce + Mexican red + choice of beans + salsa fresca + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $14.95
    • cochinita pibil bowl

      slow-roasted pulled pork Yucatan-style: marinated in citrus and spices & roasted in a banana leaf + Mexican red rice + choice of beans + pickled onions +salsa fresca + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $14.95
    • fish bowl

      beer-battered true cod filet + Mexican red rice + choice of beans + mango-jicama salsa + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $14.95
    • shrimp bowl

      beer-battered shrimp + Mexican red rice + choice of beans + mango-jicama salsa + red & green cabbage + jicama & carrots + radish.
      $14.95

    PLATITOS

    Delicious smaller bites.
    • Chips

      house-made, thick and crispy *Vegan
    • chips & guacamole

      avocado, serrano chile, cilantro, onion and tomato *Vegan
      $12.95
    • three dips & chips

      guacamole, sikil pa'k, salsa fresca + chips *Vegan
      $14.95
    • Maya Dip (sikil p'ak) & chips

      toasted pumpkin seed dip
      $12.00
    • empanada

      1 poblano chile & oaxacan cheese empanada
      $8.95
    • shrimp cocktail

      gulf shrimp in spicy tomato sauce w/ chips *Vegan
      $17.95
    • quesadillas

      Three handmade corn tortillas filled with cheese + salsa fresca on the side.
      $7.95
    • stuffed quesadillas

      two handmade corn tortillas or flour filled with cheese + salsa fresca.
      $14.95
    • Taquitos

      3 Corn tortilla taquitos filled with chicken. On a bed of lettuce, sprinkled with queso fresco, salsa verde with a side of escabeche + crema
      $14.95

    NACHOS

    Dive into the crunchy!
    • super nachos small

      corn tortilla chips covered in cheese, jalapeños and salsa + choice of beans + guacamole & crema + salsita roja
      $14.95
    • super nachos large

      corn tortilla chips covered in cheese, jalapeños and salsa + choice of beans + guacamole & crema + salsita roja
      $19.95
    • SUPER NACHO KIT

      Build your own Nachos! Includes, Chips + beans + cheese + salsa fresca + jalapenos + sour cream and heating instructions.
      $19.95

    ENCHILADAS

    3 enchiladas - served as a plate with rice and beans, or a la carte with your choice of sauce
    • enchiladas Verdes

      3 chicken enchiladas in corn tortillas with tomatillo-serrano sauce + queso & crema Served with rice and your choice of beans
      $22.95
    • enchiladas Mole

      3 chicken enchiladas in corn tortillas with mole poblano (contains peanuts) Served with rice and your choice of beans
      $22.95
    • Enchiladas Rojas

      3 cheese enchiladas in corn tortillas with ancho & guajillo chile sauce topped with queso fresco and radish. Served with rice and your choice of beans
      $22.95
    • 3 Enchiladas ala carte

      3 verde, queso or mole enchiladas served ala carte
      $19.00
    • single enchilada

      1 verde, queso or mole enchiladas served ala carte
      $7.00

    TACOS

    Grab a single taco - 11 delicious flavors to mix and match.
    • mixed tacos - multiple

      Choose up to three tacos from the list
    • single chicken taco

      grilled pollo asado-style + onion-cilantro relish
      $6.95
    • single steak taco

      grilled carne asada-style + onion-cilantro relish
      $6.95
    • single shrimp taco

      beer-battered shrimp + mango-jicama salsa
      $6.95
    • single manchamantales taco

      chicken in a grilled pineapple-chile sauce + onion-cilantro relish
      $6.95
    • single fish taco

      beer-battered true cod filet + mango-jicama salsa.
      $6.95
    • single carnitas taco

      slow-cooked pork
      $6.95
    • chorizo con papa taco

      Spicy chorizo sausage in a taco
      $6.95
    • single chile verde taco

      grilled pork in tomatillo-anaheim chile sauce + queso fresco
      $6.95
    • single cochinita pibil taco

      Yucatecan pork cooked in a banana leaf + pickled onions
      $6.95
    • single rajas con papas taco

      roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes + queso fresco
      $6.95
    • single legumbres picadillo taco

      carrots, zucchini & potatoes in an ancho-guajillo chile sauce + queso fresco
      $6.95

    TOSTADAS

    Crisp tortilla layered with beans, fresh crispy salad, salsa. Choice of toppings.
    • original tostada

      crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $13.95
    • chicken tostada

      grilled chicken topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • steak tostada

      steak grilled carne asada-style topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • carnitas tostada

      slow-cooked pork topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • cochinita pibil tostada

      slow-roasted pulled pork Yucatan-style: marinated in citrus and spices & roasted in a banana leaf topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco + pickled purple onions
      $20.95
    • manchamantales tostada

      chicken in a grilled pineapple-chile sauce topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco and salsa
      $20.95
    • fish tostada

      beer-battered true cod filet topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • shrimp tostada

      beer-battered shrimp topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • rajas con papas tostada

      roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • legumbres picadillo tostada

      carrots, zucchini & potatoes in an ancho-guajillo chile sauce topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • chile verde tostada

      grilled pork in tomatillo-anaheim chile sauce topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • chorizo con papa tostada

      Chorizo con papas topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95

    REGIONAL SPECIALTIES

    Our favorite regional specialties from Mexico's storied cuisine.
    • grilled skirt steak plate

      grilled carne asada-style + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas
      $21.95
    • grilled chicken plate

      grilled pollo asado-style + salsa fresca + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas
      $21.95
    • flautas plate

      chicken-filled flour tortillas, side of guacamole & choice of beans + queso & crema (no rice or tortillas) *contains gluten
      $17.95
    • chile relleno plate

      poblano chile stuffed with Oaxacan cheese; may be spicy! + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas *contains gluten
      $21.95
    • manchamenteles plate

      chicken in a grilled pineapple-chile sauce + onion-cilantro relish + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas
      $21.95
    • chile verde plate

      grilled pork in tomatillo-anaheim chile sauce + queso fresco + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas
      $21.95
    • rajas con papas plate

      roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes + queso fresco + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas
      $21.95
    • cochinita pibil plate

      slow-roasted pulled pork Yucatan-style: marinated in citrus and spices & roasted in a banana leaf + pickled onions + plantains + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas
      $21.95
    • shrimp diablos plate

      shrimp in chipotle sauce + sauteed chayote & squash + rice + 4 tortillas
      $26.95
    • pescado veracruzana

      cod filet with tomato, olive, jalepeño, capers, white rice, four tortillas, and black, pinto or refried beans
      $25.95
    • carnitas plate

      $21.95
    • chorizo con papa plate

      spicy Mexican sausage and potatoes. with onion-cilantro relish
      $21.95
    • rice and bean plate

      $10.95
    • Fish Fried plate

      Beer-battered true cod fillet + Mexican rice + choice of beans + mango salsa on the side + 4 tortillas
      $21.95
    • Shrimp Fried plate

      Beer-battered shrimp + Mexican rice + choice of beans + mango salsa on the side + 4 tortillas
      $21.95

    SALADS

    Our salads — all made from scratch.
    • green salad

      Spring lettuce, carrots, jicama, radish and toasted pumpkin seeds with pineapple vinaigrette *Vegan
      $7.95
    • caesar salad

      Romaine lettuce, croutons and freshly grated parmesan cheese; *caesar dressing contains raw eggs
      $12.95
    • caesar salad with grilled chicken

      Little gems, croutons and parmesan cheese; *caesar dressing contains raw eggs
      $19.95

    SOUPS

    Our very popular and delicious soups.
    • sopa azteca

      spicy chicken soup of roasted tomato and pasilla negro chiles, avocado, cotija cheese + crispy tortilla strips
      $16.95
    • sopa verde

      spicy, rich green soup of sorrel and tomatillos with white hominy, avocado + crispy tortilla strips *Vegan
      $16.95
    • pozole rojo

      spicy pork and hominy soup with chile de arbol salsa, cabbage, onion and radish + crispy tortilla strips
      $16.95

    TAMALES

    We make them here. Fresh and hot.
    • Tamales Plate

      $18.95
    • Pork tamale

      one norteños style pork tamale with guajillo chile sauce
      $7.50
    • vegetable tamale

      one tamale of butternut squash & poblano chiles + avocado-tomatillo sauce *Vegan
      $7.50
    • chicken verde tamale

      one tamale of chicken simmered in a tangy tomatillo-chile sauce
      $7.50

    VEGETARIAN & VEGAN MENU

    This menu pulls all our meat-free & vegan offerings together.
    • sopa verde

      spicy, rich green soup of sorrel and tomatillos with white hominy, avocado + crispy tortilla strips *Vegan
      $16.95
    • chile relleno plate

      poblano chile stuffed with Oaxacan cheese; may be spicy! + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas *contains gluten
      $21.95
    • chips & guacamole

      avocado, serrano chile, cilantro, onion and tomato *Vegan
      $12.95
    • quesadillas

      Three handmade corn tortillas filled with cheese + salsa fresca on the side.
      $7.95
    • flour quesadillas

      two flour tortillas filled with cheese + salsa fresca *contains gluten
      $7.95
    • green salad

      Spring lettuce, carrots, jicama, radish and toasted pumpkin seeds with pineapple vinaigrette *Vegan
      $7.95
    • original tostada

      crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $13.95
    • legumbres picadillo burrito

      carrots, zucchini & potatoes in an ancho-guajillo chile sauce + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $14.95
    • legumbres picadillo tostada

      carrots, zucchini & potatoes in an ancho-guajillo chile sauce topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • super nachos small

      corn tortilla chips covered in cheese, jalapeños and salsa + choice of beans + guacamole & crema + salsita roja
      $14.95
    • super nachos large

      corn tortilla chips covered in cheese, jalapeños and salsa + choice of beans + guacamole & crema + salsita roja
      $19.95
    • rajas con papas plate

      roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes + queso fresco + rice + choice of beans + 4 tortillas
      $21.95
    • rajas con papas burrito

      roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes + Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla
      $14.95
    • rajas con papas tostada

      roasted poblano chile strips, onions and potatoes topping a crisp corn or flour tortilla covered with black, pinto or refried beans, romaine lettuce, cabbage, carrot, radish, jicama, queso fresco & pineapple vinagrette
      $20.95
    • rice & bean burrito

      Mexican red rice + choice of beans in a flour tortilla + salsa fresca
      $10.95

    KIDS MENU

    Smaller sizes of our menu favorites.
    • kids chicken, rice & bean burrito

      grilled pollo asada-style + Mexican rice + choice of beans
      $9.95
    • kids steak, rice & bean burrito

      grilled, seasoned steak + Mexican rice + choice of beans
      $11.95
    • kids rice & bean burrito

      Mexican rice + choice of beans
      $6.95
    • kids cheese, rice & bean burrito

      Mexican rice + choice of beans + cheese
      $8.95
    • kids cheese & bean burrito

      Choice of beans + cheese
      $7.95
    • kids chicken plate

      grilled seasoned chicken + rice + choice of beans + salsa fresca + 2 corn tortillas
      $11.95
    • kids Niman Ranch steak plate

      grilled carne asada-style + rice + choice of beans + salsa fresca + choice of tortillas
      $12.95
    • kids rice and bean plate

      mexican rice + choice of beans + salsa fresca + 2 corn tortillas *vegetarians: order black or pinto beans
      $8.95
    • quesadillas

      Three handmade corn tortillas filled with cheese + salsa fresca on the side.
      $7.95
    • stuffed quesadillas

      two handmade corn tortillas or flour filled with cheese + salsa fresca.
      $14.95
    • kids chicken taco plate

      one handmade organic corn tortilla with grilled, seasoned chicken, served rice + choice of beans
      $8.95
    • kids steak taco plate

      one handmade organic corn tortilla with grilled, seasoned steak, served rice + choice of beans
      $8.95
    • kids pork tamale plate

      one handmade tamale with pork, served rice + choice of beans (no tortillas)
      $10.95
    • kids vegetable tamale plate

      one handmade tamale with butternut squash & poblano chiles + rice + choice of beans; (no tortillas) *Vegan *vegetarians order black or pinto beans
      $10.95

    SOFT DRINKS

    Try our house-made aguas frescas. Soft drinks, including some favorites from Mexico - and some locally made bevs.
    • Watermelon Agua Fresca

      $6.00
    • Horchata Agua Fresca

      $6.00
    • Ice Tea - house made

      Iced Tea - House Brewed Keemun Congou - served with lemon
      $6.00
    • Martinelli's Apple Juice

      $5.00
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $5.00
    • Mexican Squirt (bottle)

      $5.00
    • Agua de Piedra

      $4.00
    • Root Beer -Devil's Canyon

      Hand crafted in small batches using natural ingredients. Sweetened with cane sugar, agave nectar & local California honey,
      $6.00
    • Bottled Water

      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola, Can To-Go

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Mandarin Jarrito

      $5.00
    • Lime Jarrito

      $5.00
    • Tamarindo Jarrito

      $5.00
    • Milk

      $3.00
    • Drip Coffee

      Mexico Single origin
      $4.00
    • Cafe de Olla

      Mexico Single origin - sweetened and spiced
      $6.00
    • 7-Up

      $4.00

    DESSERT

    • flan

      silky custard with caramel sauce.
      $8.00
    • rice pudding

      $8.00
    • chocolate chip cookie

      Fresh-baked and lovely. *contains gluten
      $4.00
    • Brownie

      Chocolate brownie
      $5.00
    • Fruit cup

      Pineapple + Strawberry + Mango
      $5.00

    SIDE ORDERS

    Quesadillas, single tacos, tamales, rellenos, and a variety of small sides.
    • quesadillas

      Three handmade corn tortillas filled with cheese + salsa fresca on the side.
      $7.95
    • stuffed quesadillas

      two handmade corn tortillas or flour filled with cheese + salsa fresca.
      $14.95
    • single chile relleno

      one poblano chile stuffed with Oaxacan cheese; may be spicy! + tortillas *contains gluten
      $13.00
    • Pork tamale

      one norteños style pork tamale with guajillo chile sauce
      $7.50
    • Corn tortillas - 4

      $5.00
    • Flour tortillas - 4

      $5.00
    • Mexican red rice - side order

      $4.00
    • Beans - side order

      $4.00
    • SIDE ORDERS

      Little side orders of guacamole, cheeses, peppers, plus all our entrees!

    6 SALSAS

    Our fresh, house-made salsas — ready to take home.
    • salsa chipotle

      tomatillo, chipotle, & cascabel chile
      $0.25+
    • salsa verde

      tomatillo & serrano chile
      $0.25+
    • salsa habanero

      tomato & habanero chile. more spicy.
      $0.25+
    • salsa fresca

      fresh diced tomato, onion, cilantro & serrano chile
      $1.40+
    • tomatillo/avocado salsa

      tomatillo, avocado, & serrano chile
      $1.75+
    • salsa mango

      mango,jicama, & serrano chile. more spicy
      $1.75+

    FAMILY SIZE

    Quarts of our most popular items— feeds 4-6.
    • Grilled Chicken Taco Party - Makes 16 to 20 tacos

      Includes: Grilled Chicken, Pinto, Black, or Refried beans, Flour Tortillas or house made Corn Tortillas, Red or Green Salsa, and Cilantro-Onion Relish.
      $89.00
    • Grilled Steak Taco Party - Makes 16 to 20 tacos

      Includes: Grilled Steak, Pinto, Black, or Refried beans, Flour Tortillas or house made Corn Tortillas, Red or Green Salsa, and Cilantro-Onion Relish.
      $99.00
    • Grilled Chicken - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      Grilled Chicken rubbed with mild achiote paste.
      $51.45
    • Grilled Steak - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      Grilled steak rubbed with recado rojo.
      $58.25
    • Rice - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      $17.50
    • Black Beans - 1 Qt- serves 8-12

      $17.50
    • Pinto Beans - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      $17.50
    • Refried Beans -1 Qt - Serves 8-12

      $17.50
    • Carnitas - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      Slow-Cooked pork.
      $51.45
    • Manchamenteles - 1 Qt -serves 8-12

      "Tablecloth stainer" chicken in red mole with grilled pineapple.
      $51.45
    • Chile Verde - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      Grilled Pork in tomatillo and Anaheim chile sauce.
      $51.45
    • Rajas con Papas - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      $48.30
    • Legumbre Picadillo - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      Carrots, zucchini & potatoes in acho-guajillo chile sauce.
      $48.30
    • Guacamole - 1 Qt - serves 12-16

      $49.35
    • Onion + Cilantro - 1 Qt -serves 12-16

      $12.40
    • Salsa Fresca - 1 Qt - serves 12-16

      $16.80
    • Salsa Roja - 1 Qt - serves 12-16

      $16.80
    • Salsa Verde - 1 Qt - serves 12-16

      $16.80
    • Mole Sauce - 1 Qt - serves 8-12

      $24.15
    • Queso Fresco - 1 Qt serves 12-16

      $22.30
    • Flour tortillas - 4

      $5.00
    • Corn tortillas - 4

      $5.00
    • Cochinita Pibil - 1 Qt- Serves 8-12

      $51.45
    • Chips - pound serves 8

      $8.50
    • Flauta Bite - Serves 1

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.75

    FIESTA PLATTERS

    CALL 510-525-3121 TO ORDER Let us help you with your party order.We can fill same-day orders - 60 minutes required on platters marked below.
    • chips & guacamole - 24oz of chips - 1 Qt guac - Serves 12-16

      House-made non-gmo corn tortilla chips & fresh guacamole. Serves 10.
      $57.00
    • chips & salsa platter

      House-made non-gmo corn tortilla chips & classic salsa fresca. Serves 10.
      $37.00
    • super burrito platter

      Twenty burrito halves with your choice of filling—up to two fillings per platter. Super burritos include added guacamole, cheese and crema. Serves 10-20.
      $179.00
    • burrito platter

      Twenty burrito halves with your choice of filling—up to two fillings per platter. Serves 10-20.
      $139.00
    • shrimp skewers platter (60 min for pickup)

      30 Shrimp skewers: grilled shrimp served with a chipotle cocktail sauce. Serves 15. *Allow 60 minutes for pickup.*
      $112.00
    • chicken skewers platter (60 min for pickup)

      Chicken skewers: 30 grilled chicken served with a spicy chipotle-peanut sauce. Serves 15. *Allow 60 minutes for pickup.*
      $77.00
    • vegetable & avocado salsa platter (60 min for pickup)

      Carrots, jicama, cucumber, and watermelon radishes served with avocado salsa. Serves 10. *Allow 60 minutes for pickup.*
      $53.00
    • fruit platter (allow 60 min for pickup)

      Pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes and organic strawberries, beautifully arranged. Serves 15. *Allow 60 minutes for pickup.*
      $53.00

    Brunch

    BRUNCH PLATES

    • huevos rancheros

      two fried organic eggs on tortillas with spicy tomato sauce, and black, pinto, or refried beans
      $14.95
    • enfrijoladas

      tortillas dipped in black bean sauce with crema and queso fresco; vegan: order no crema & queso fresco
      $12.95
    • chilaquiles verdes

      corn tortilla strips immersed in tomatillo-green chile sauce, with crema, queso fresco + choice of fried or scrambled eggs + black, pinto, or refried beans
      $14.95
    • chilaquiles rojos

      corn tortilla strips immersed in salsa roja, with crema, queso fresco + choice of fried or scrambled eggs + black, pinto, or refried beans
      $14.95
    • huevos a la mexicana

      scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, and chile with black, pinto, or refried beans and four tortillas
      $14.95
    • huevos con rajas

      scrambled eggs with roasted chile and onion strips + black, pinto, or refried beans and four tortillas
      $15.95
    • huevos con chorizo

      scrambled eggs with chorizo + black, pinto,or refried beans + four tortillas
      $15.95
    • Side of Eggs

    BRUNCH BURRITOS

    • eggs & chorizo burrito

      $14.95

    Beans - side order

    $4.00

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Picante's new dining room is OPEN! Please come visit us. Traditional regional favorites from Mexico.

    Location

    1328 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

    Directions


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