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- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Park in the accessible car park, enter through the accessible doorway, and ask for a seat that works for your mobility needs.
Traditional Dining Room
Picante uses traditional decor that sets the tone before the first plate lands. The room reads as a taqueria, not a polished dining room built for show. It suits a quick lunch stop, a sit-down dinner, or a meal that starts with chips and keeps going until the plates are clean.
Ample portions matter here. A burrito or plate arrives with enough food to feel like a full meal, not a light bite. That helps when the table orders different things and each person wants something that can stand on its own. The style stays simple and direct, with the decor doing part of the work and the portions carrying the rest.
The pace fits a casual meal. Guests can settle in, order, and eat without a long list of decisions about the room itself. The focus stays on the food in front of them, with enough on the plate to make a lunch break or evening stop feel complete. see the dishes on the menu page
About Picante
Picante is a Mexican restaurant at 340 Bellam Blvd in San Rafael. It works as a taqueria with traditional decor and a menu built around familiar dishes. Nachos, wet burritos, regular burritos, and more come out in ample portions.
The kitchen covers a range of fillings and styles. Carne asada, al pastor, carnitas, shrimp super burritos, butternut squash burritos, and grilled fish tacos are part of the picture. Habanero salsa, homemade salsas, and pickled jalapeños add heat and sharpness. The food leans on the kind of plates that hold up well at a taqueria counter and still carry enough weight for a full meal. A burrito arrives wrapped and filled, ready to eat by hand or with a fork. Tacos keep the focus on the filling, the tortilla, and the salsa on top. Nachos bring the toppings into one shared plate.
Picante serves breakfast through dinner every day. Hours run from 8 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 8 AM to 9 PM on Sunday. The dining room includes wheelchair-accessible seating, and the entrance, car park, and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
The restaurant holds a 4.3 rating from 385 reviews. That volume suggests a steady stream of diners passing through for burritos, tacos, and salsa-driven plates. Orders move from the counter to the table, and the meal lands in straightforward, filling portions.
Opening Hours
- Monday 8 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
- Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
- Friday 8 AM–10 PM
- Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
- Sunday 8 AM–9 PM
Easy To Reach
Picante sits at 340 Bellam Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901. The location includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. A visitor can arrive, park, enter, and settle in without extra steps.
The hours shape the day clearly. Monday through Thursday, the restaurant opens from 8 AM to 9 PM. Friday and Saturday extend to 10 PM. Sunday returns to 8 AM to 9 PM. That schedule leaves room for breakfast-hour arrivals, a steady lunch rush, and later dinners at the end of the week.
The address places the restaurant on Bellam Blvd, so the route ends at a straightforward street location rather than a hidden side lane. The access features support a smooth arrival from the parking area to the entrance, then into seating and the restroom. return to the home page
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
Monday through Thursday the restaurant opens at 8 AM and closes at 9 PM. Friday and Saturday run from 8 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday runs from 8 AM to 9 PM. Those hours leave room for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the latest service on Friday and Saturday.
What accessibility features are available?
The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Guests can plan a direct arrival, then move from parking to entry to seating without extra steps between them.
Where is the restaurant located?
Picante is at 340 Bellam Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States. That full address gives a clear destination for navigation and ride drop-off. Guests can set the location before leaving and arrive with the route already in place.
What kind of food is served?
Picante is a Mexican restaurant and taqueria serving nachos, wet burritos, regular burritos and more in ample portions. The food leans toward familiar plates that work for a quick meal or a slower sit-down dinner. Guests can choose a burrito or go for a shared spread of tacos and sides.
What days stay open later?
Friday and Saturday stay open until 10 PM. The rest of the week closes at 9 PM. Guests planning a late meal can choose the weekend, while weekday visits fit better earlier in the evening.
