Some context
Hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, Castellanos said he has been in the restaurant and hospitality business for 45 years, managing and owning a variety of eateries for decades. So, to slow things down and “retire,” he decided to open Pollo Picosito in Live Oak in 2022—a spot that Castellanos said has become a local favorite.
“I wanted to run a little spot in this nice community,” Castellanos said. “It was the perfect choice.”
Digging deeper
Castellanos said the main priorities of his restaurant are simple—breakfast tacos in the morning, then puffy tacos and enchiladas for lunch.
“The people of San Antonio love breakfast tacos. Whenever I leave here for a couple days, I already start to miss them myself,” Castellanos said.
But there’s more to the menu. Castellanos said he’s experimented with some special West Coast styles of Mexican food, from California burritos loaded with French fries to fajitas filled with mesquite-grilled chicken.
Customers can also cater breakfast tacos for events and celebrations, Castellanos said.
Quote of note
After decades of working in the restaurant industry, Castellanos said opening Pollo Picosito was the perfect way to settle down. He keeps the local community fed and his need to keep busy satisfied.
“There’s people who come to get breakfast here from Monday to Saturday,” Castellanos said. “It keeps me busy, and I’ve met some great people here.”
- 12107 Toepperwein Road, Ste. 7, Live Oak
- www.pollopicosito.com
