Officials with the authentic Mexican Cuisine restaurant known as Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant, or Picos, announced plans Jan. 8 to relocate after recent support from the public gave the franchise renewed hope in its future success.
Taking a step back
The Houston staple originally announced in August 2025 that the restaurant was preparing for an immediate closure after more than 40 years in service. Owner Arnaldo Richards did not share details on the reason for closure, but wrote a heartfelt post on social media expressing his gratitude for his customers and the sadness that came with the closure.
"After 44 wonderful years of serving this community, we have made the difficult decision to close our restaurant," the post read. "We are incredibly grateful for the privilege and opportunity to have shared our passion for food and hospitality with you. We will truly miss our daily interactions, the laughter and all the memories we’ve shared."
