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Arnaldo Richards, owner of the authentic Mexican restaurant Picos, has announced an official closing date for his establishment.
What’s new
After being open for 42 years, Richards said in an April 21 social media post that the restaurant will temporarily close if a new location is not established by August 30.
In the post, Richards said the space Picos currently occupies will be turned into a high-rise development, forcing Richards to relocate.
“My family and I want to emphasize that this is not a goodbye, but rather a transition as we work to secure the right location for the next chapter of our family legacy,” Richards said. “Our goal was to move seamlessly to a new space without interruption; however, that timeline depends on securing and remodeling the right location.
The context
The Houston staple originally announced in August 2025 that the restaurant was preparing for an immediate closure after more than 40 years in service, as previously reported by Community Impact.
However, a month later, officials said that the restaurant would remain open until the end of 2025 after seeing a wave of support following the first closure announcement.
