Botanas Appetizers Menu
Casa de Pico
Start your meal at Casa De Pico with authentic Mexican appetizers made for sharing - from housemade guacamole and rich queso fundido to fresh shrimp ceviche, crispy taquitos, and fully loaded nachos. Bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and classic recipes make this the perfect way to sample a little of everything before your entree.
Concha de Guacamole
A crisp flour shell filled with housemade guacamole, sprinkled with cheese, and served with Casa tortilla chips. Crafted to order in our kitchen, our homemade guacamole starts with selecting the freshest, ripest avocados. These green gems are hand-picked for their creamy texture and rich flavor, serving as the heart of our guacamole.
The avocados are gently mashed, preserving some chunks for a satisfying bite. To these, we add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
But what truly sets Casa De Pico's guacamole apart is the love and care with which it's made. Each batch is prepared with a deep respect for the traditional recipe, ensuring you get a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine with every scoop.
CASA DE Pico Cantina
Queso Fundido
Rich, gooey queso Oaxaca topped with pork chorizo and strips of Ortega chiles, bursting with flavor. Served alongside our homemade flour tortillas.
GRILLED CHICKEN
& MANGO QUESADILLA
Tender grilled chicken and sweet, juicy mango chunks nestled in a warm, soft handmade flour tortilla, bursting with a savory-sweet flavor blend.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Large succulent shrimp mixed with generous slices of creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, celery, and onion, all dressed in a mildly spicy cocktail sauce.
PICO Cheese
Quesadilla
Two warm, soft flour tortillas filled with melted gooey cheese and tender strips of Ortega green chiles, served with creamy fresh guacamole.
Ceviche
De CAMARONES
Citrus-marinated succulent shrimp served with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocado, with a hint of serranos for a fiery bite.
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Muchisimos
Taquitos
Traditional shredded beef or chicken rolled tacos topped with melted cheese. These taquitos are served with a side of zesty salsa, making them an irresistible favorite for everyone at the table.
Nachos
Supremos
A towering feast of crisp, golden tortilla chips generously smothered with perfectly melted cheese. We layer on spicy chorizo, a dollop of cool sour cream, and fiery jalapeños to bring the heat. Our homemade guacamole adds a smooth counterpoint to the crunch of the chips, then it’s topped with homemade salsa.
FIESTA SAMPLER
A festive shareable platter of crispy chicken and beef taquitos finished with melted cheese, golden chicken quesadilla wedges, and saucy red-wing chicken, served with cool sour cream, roasted salsa quemada, and fresh guacamole.
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What appetizers does Casa de Pico serve in La Mesa?
Our botanas are made for sharing. Choose from Concha de Guacamole, Queso Fundido with pork chorizo and Ortega chiles, Ceviche de Camarones, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, the Pico Cheese Quesadilla, a Grilled Chicken & Mango Quesadilla, Muchísimos Taquitos, and Nachos Supremos. It's an easy way to try a little of everything at Casa de Pico before your entrée arrives.
Is the guacamole at Casa de Pico made in house?
Yes. Our guacamole is made to order in our kitchen, starting with fresh, ripe avocados that are gently mashed so some chunks stay for texture, then finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Try it in the Concha de Guacamole, a crisp flour shell filled with guacamole, sprinkled with cheese, and served with Casa tortilla chips.
What's a good appetizer to share with a group?
The Fiesta Sampler is built for sharing: crispy chicken and beef taquitos with melted cheese, golden chicken quesadilla wedges, and saucy red-wing chicken, served with sour cream, roasted salsa quemada, and fresh guacamole. For something bolder, the Nachos Supremos stack chips with melted cheese, chorizo, sour cream, jalapeños, homemade guacamole, and homemade salsa.
When is happy hour at Casa de Pico?
Yes! Our Mexican Shrimp Cocktail features large, succulent shrimp mixed with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, celery, and onion, all dressed in a mildly spicy cocktail sauce. We also offer Ceviche de Camarones — citrus-marinated shrimp with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions, cucumber, avocado, and a hint of serrano chile for a fiery kick.