PICASSO TAQUERIA & MEDITERRANEAN — Restaurant in Mooresville

If you’ve ever wondered what heaven tastes like, just take a bite at Picasso Taqueria —the culinary equivalent of a religious awakening. The tacos here are nothing short of divine, as if the gods themselves descended from Mount Olympus to personally craft each tortilla. The moment the taco hits your tongue, your taste buds are instantly bathed in a glorious wave of flavor, like you’re on the receiving end of a cosmic explosion of perfection.

The Americano taco? It’s so tender, it practically melts in your mouth. It’s like each piece of meat has been marinated in a secret elixir of pure love and wonder. And don’t even get me started on the Philly steak taco—every bite is a sublime dance of sweet, savory, and smoky notes that you’d swear were orchestrated by a gourmet symphony. Each taco is a masterpiece, constructed with the precision of a Michelin-star chef and the soul of an artisan.

But wait, there’s more! The tortillas—they're warm, soft, and pillow-like, cradling the taco filling like a loving embrace. It’s the kind of tortilla that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with the store-bought ones in the first place. The salsa? A fiery, tangy masterpiece that adds just the right amount of heat without scorching your taste buds. It’s a delicate balance, like the perfect relationship—spicy but not overwhelming, bold but not domineering.

The service? Impeccable. The staff are not just employees; they’re taco wizards who seem to know exactly when you need another round of tacos before you even ask. And the ambiance? It’s the kind of laid-back, cozy vibe that makes you feel like you’re dining in the world’s greatest taco lounge, surrounded by people who truly understand the art of taco-making.

I’m not saying this place will change your life, but it might just set you on a path toward taco enlightenment. Picasso Taqueria is not just a taco joint; it’s a journey to the peak of taco nirvana. The only downside? No matter how many tacos you eat, you’ll still crave more. They also have me free ice cream 😩🍦 it...

We have been coming to Picasso since the initial opening. We really want to like it - but unfortunately, the past few experiences fell short in several ways, and we don’t see ourselves coming back.

On the most recent visit, the kids' chicken tenders were cold and soggy, like they had been pre-cooked and reheated, which was disappointing and a bit concerning. The regular chicken plate had almost no seasoning and had a strange, gamey flavor that was off-putting — not something we could finish.

On the bright side, the falafel was actually quite good: crisp, and flavorful, which made the inconsistency in the rest of the food even more noticeable. In addition, the huge beautiful open space and atmosphere shared with Barcelona and Alino is always welcoming. The owner really has done so many things to breathe new light into the mill that makes it a pleasant place to be with each and every visit.

With that said, the pricing feels out of sync with the quality of food. For what you pay, one should expected a much better overall experience. The menu is a bit confusing — it tries to combine Italian, Mexican, and Mediterranean dishes, but none of them are executed particularly well. It feels like the restaurant is still figuring out what it wants to be, and in the meantime, the food is suffering because of it.

Another thing that stands out is the number of overly glowing five-star reviews with little to no context, and many accounts only having 1 review.. It’s hard not to feel skeptical — our experiences just haven’t come close to matching the hype, and it raises questions about how genuine all those reviews might be.

All in all, we left feeling disappointed. There are other restaurants nearby, with better food and value. Barcelona next door has (in my opinion) the best burger, quite possibly in all of NC as well as a better price point.

Unfortunately this visit to Picasso didn’t give us much reason...

UPDATED: we went back for a second time and I forgot to ask for corn tortillas(auto immune disease, GF person)for my tacos.

They really should verbally offer, when ordering, as an option when ordering and not have a $0.50 up-charge. Corn tortillas are so cheap at the grocery store.

The two men behind the registers were really rude when I went to fix my mistake and pay for my three corn tortillas $0.50 up-charge. I paid $1.25.

When they brought my tacos out the tortillas were freezing cold, like they just took them out of the fridge and slapped the ingredients from the flour tortillas to the corn ones. The inside ingredients of my tacos were chilled because of the freezing tortillas.

I’m not going back. It’s not worth it, not worth the money. They did great with Barcelona and Alino’s, but this place is a FLOP.

Go to Rio 150 down the street for good-WARM tacos and freed chips and no up-charge for corn tortillas.

First visit: The food is really good. My husband said the Philly cheese steak was awesome.

Some negative points on their part: Corn tortillas are $0.50 up charge. So that’s not fun for us gluten free people. The biggest downfall is the no re-fill on chips.

We purchased the “Salsa Trio(which is delicious) with only a handful of chips. We had a ton of salsa leftover we were not allowed a chip re-fill and we couldn’t even purchase a new basket of chips. We would have to buy the whole dish of “salsa trio” again, so another $3.95.

Honestly, RIO 150 just opened down the street. I can get unlimited chips there and be charged less for a corn tortillas dish...