F or more than 40 years, chef/owner Arnaldo Richards, third-generation restaurateur, has been cooking at his acclaimed Houston-based restaurant Pico’s, lauded for its focus on regional Mexican cuisine. However, sadly, Richards and his family say they now must shutter the restaurant they opened in 1984, ending an era in H-Town dining in many ways.

Pico’s was first located in Bellaire before relocating more than a decade ago to its current Kirby Drive location in Houston. Beloved by many, the end of September will mark the last meal served by the Richards family and their dedicated staff.

“This was not a decision made lightly,” Richards says. “We’ve weathered many seasons over the past 44 years, but the current economic climate and changes in how people dine have made it impossible for us

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