Check out our latest featured in AEDP’s holiday series celebrating local entrepreneurs.
Next up in our 12 Days of Small Business Series, meet owners Thomas Voskuil & Lynn Umemoto of Taqueria Picoso , a restaurant bringing the flavors of Mexico City to West End Alexandria. Read on to learn more about some of their highlights of 2023 and favorite things about the holidays in ALX.
Name: Thomas Voskuil & Lynn Umemoto
Business Name: Taqueria Picoso
AEDP: Tell me a little about your business
Thomas and Lynn [T&L]: We are a truly authentic Mexican Taqueria. We have two chefs who are real chefs from Mexico City.
AEDP: What is the biggest challenge your business has faced?
T&L: Well we opened up 6 weeks before Covid hit in 2020. THAT was a challenge we never dreamed of when opening.
AEDP: What’s one of your favorite things about the holiday season in Alexandria?
T&L: The festive look of King Street lights during the holidays.
AEDP: What has been a highlight of the year for you?
T&L: If I could include the past 24 months because I feel that 2022 is when we were mostly discovered after Covid. We were featured in the Washington Post in the weekend section by Tim Carman. We then appeared on Television for Fox 5’s morning show for the best of the Alexandria’s west end. We were also featured on Seth Tillman’s Signature Dish for his segment on Mexico. Finally, we were honored to be in Zebra Press Reader’s choice awards for: Best Tacos, Best Happy Hour, and runner up for Best Margaritas.
How people can find you (website, social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn):
Adress: 1472 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311
Website: taqueriapicoso.com
Instagram: @taqueriapicoso
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Photos courtesy of Taqueria Picoso.