Nickel's Diner is in Rio Rico Az They have a big menu staff…read moreare excellent. Kinda 50's decor. I love this place because they work together well and they give a family atmosphere. They are very busy on weekends.But worth the wait.They have two seating areas and a covered climate controlled patio. The food is always delicious.

I really wanted to like Nickles Diner because the staff were incredibly friendly and were honestly…read morethe highlight of our visit. Everyone we interacted with was kind, courteous, and tried to be helpful. Unfortunately, the food was very underwhelming. We ordered the burger with mac & cheese, a French dip sandwich, biscuits and gravy, chili cheese fries, zucchini fries, and drinks for two adults and two kids. None of us finished our meals. My son's mac & cheese had a pool of oil underneath it, the biscuits and gravy left a greasy film on the roof of our mouths, the cheese on the chili cheese fries tasted very artificial, and the zucchini fries were slimy. I also found a piece of brown paper in my food. I showed it to the staff, and they apologized. They told me they would remove the meal from the bill and even offered me a cinnamon roll for the inconvenience, which I initially accepted because I appreciated the gesture. However, when I went to pay, I realized they had only discounted the meal by half instead of removing it entirely. At that point, everything kind of fell apart for me. I no longer wanted the cinnamon roll because I was genuinely disappointed with the entire experience. I didn't argue about it because the staff had been very kind, it had already taken quite a while just to pay, and I needed to leave. Another surprise was the pricing. The menu made it seem like the meals came with a side, but we were charged separately for each one. The drinks were around $4 each, even for the kids. Our total came to $73 before the partial discount and was still about $65 afterward. I understand this isn't meant to be gourmet dining, and I'm usually perfectly happy with simple diner food if it tastes good. Unfortunately, this just didn't. It was one of those meals where you leave thinking, "Well, I ate," but not feeling like you actually enjoyed it. For the price, it was especially disappointing. I honestly feel like we could have had a better meal almost anywhere else for less money even somewhere like McDonald's, and I'm not a fan of McDonald's. I truly appreciate how friendly and accommodating the staff were, which is why I'm giving more than one star. I just hope the food quality and value improve because the service deserves better than the food that's being served.

We stumbled upon this hole on the wall. We were on a work trip and my boss decided to stop here and…read moreI was a little skeptical by the looks of the place. We went in and the server asked us if we wanted the buffet or a la carte. She asked us to go check the buffet first if we wanted to, everything look pretty good...so we decided to give a try. A wonderful surprise as all of the food was so flavorful with a real homemade feel to it. I also got a real cantaloupe water (agua de melon) that was so delicious! They told me they even have the breakfast and lunch buffet on Sundays! Can't wait to go back.

This place is a standout great option for local brunch. My chilaquil omelette was fabulous, soft,…read moreand crunchy on the inside (as implied by the name). My partner ordered the avocado toast which was tasty, but it was more like a guacamole toast with a hard boiled egg which was a little awkward. Had the egg been served perhaps with a runny option (poached, over easy, even scrambled would work) I think they would earn 5 stars. Nonetheless, this business is on the come up and I can't wait to go back!

Fun, casual place with good drinks and food! A nice place for a break from strolling around and…read morechecking out all the galleries of Tubac!

My dad, wife, puppy and I stopped here for lunch during a visit to the very cool artists' enclave…read moreof Tubac during our recent trip to see Dad in Green Valley. The interior of this establishment is very nice. We sat on the very nice, dog friendly patio, and each had a couple of beers to our taste. Dad had a hamburger and fries, my wife had a bowl of chili with fries for dipping, and I had a chili cheeseburger and a side of beans with a bit of a kick to them. Everything was cooked as ordered, and everyone was very pleased with their meal. I'd be happy to visit this establishment again on our next trip to see my father. Our very pleasant waitress Christine was prompt, answered our questions, and stopped to pet our puppy and give him a doggy treat.

We visited this spot recently and the first thing I noticed was how clean the establishment was…read more The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, which made for a great first impression. Their aguas frescas were the highlight for me so fresh and flavorful. I ordered the watermelon with extra ice and it genuinely tasted like it had just been made. Absolutely delicious. For food, we kept it simple and ordered variations of their carne asada tacos. We tried the caramelo (with cheese), a mixed one with tripe and carne asada, and the standard carne asada tacos. They were decent, but the carne asada itself didn't quite have that grilled flavor we were expecting; it tasted more like it was cooked on a pan. Not bad by any means, just different from what we had hoped for. They do have a large menu with plenty of other options such as tortas, hot dogs, and more, so there's definitely something for everyone. We didn't get a chance to try anything beyond the tacos this time, so we may need to come back and explore more.

Nos salio una cucaracha en la mesa y le avisamos a la señora y nos cambiamos de mesa. Fue la señora…read morele dio de golpes a la mesa no sabemos si mato a la cucaracha y luego fue sin lavarse las manos a recojer y repartir las ordenes que estaban saliendo de la cocina. Avia bastante gente de testigo tiramos la comida y nos fuimos. Las salsas tambien estaban haciendo burbujas y se molesto la señora quando se le aviso y dijo pues no agarren de Esa. Muy feo servicio y cochina la señora! Que pena que a bajado tanto este lugar mas ajora que esta mas carro. Mejoren su servicio a Los Clientes​​ y para la Salud de la communidad ​

I took my Dad to breakfast at Zula's the day after his 100th birthday for Pozole. He was a WWII…read moreVeteran. The owner was so gracious and announced to the customers my Dad's celebration. They all clapped and thanked him for his service. The pozole was top notch and plentiful. Zula's is a popular restaurant and is worthy to visit them when in Nogales.

I've wanted to try this place but the parking lot is always packed. I stopped in previously and…read morewas greeted and seated immediately. It looks like a place my Dad would have enjoyed meeting his buddies every morning. I ordered the breakfast burrito. It was the biggest burrito I've ever had! And just now i realized I wasn't even charged extra for some additional items i requested. The owner, I assume was so nice upon my departure. She reminded me of "Mama" in an old Italian family; I watch a lot of tv. I can't believe I didn't picture burrito

Went yesterday for the first time with a 17 other women... we have lunch monthly at local…read morerestaurants. Food was amazing, I had the Swiss Shrimp (fried shrimp butterflies and stuffed with ham and cream cheese) and took home a Shrimp Empanada for my husband. NO ONE in our group complained about the food... this has never happened in the last 4 years! Service was excellent, efficient and friendly and they didn't balk at separate checks. Plan to return with my husband soon.

On my last trip to Rio Rico / Nogales, my friends took me here for a welcome treat. The drinks were…read moregreat - we had margaritas that got the evening off to a great start. For an appetizer, we shared an aguachile, which was absolutely delicious. We all agreed that it was the best dish that we had. However, two of us ordered the camarones en creme de chipotle. The sauce was already separated on both of our places by the time it was placed in front of us. I took my first bite of the shrimp (which were pretty big) in a warm flour tortilla, and the shrimp tasted off. I thought that I imagined it, because my friend didn't say anything, but after a few more bites and consulting with my friend who got the same dish, we both were completely turned off because the shrimp was not good (too fishy). We couldn't eat anything else for the evening. All of this being said, the atmosphere was great - live singing, fantastic service, and a lively party-like ambiance. Unfortunately, though, our dishes killed the vibe and our appetites.

Came here with my dog and girlfriends and sat on the patio - super clean space inside and out,…read morewhich I always notice. Big bonus: they're dog-friendly and even brought her water. Our waiter, Jesus, was awesome - friendly, attentive, and really helpful with the menu. We ordered the quesabirrias and... wow. They do them a little differently - kind of like a layered quesadilla folded taco-style - and the flavor was seriously on point. Paired it with their micheladas, which were just as good. They've got a huge menu with plenty of options, but honestly, I'd go back just for that combo again. Only regret is I ate it too fast to get a picture . Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Adrianna was an AWESOME Server! She helped with menu choices, was super friendly! Manager was…read morealso very friendly, checked on our food and cleared our empty plates, (that's a big plus for me)! We only had appetizers, Chips and quac and street corn. Both were exceptional, and huge portions! I also had to try the beans, that's always how I decide a restaurants worth...Outstanding! Keep up the Great work!! So few options in Nogales, this place was SPOT ON!

We alway stop here when we are in Tupac. A great mexican food restaurant. I had a Chimichanga and…read moremy wife had a tostada. That's after we had the chips and avacodo & Salsa. Every is great and large portions. I left with a fried cherry dessert which i ate later which was just yummy. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Haven't been in awhile. Outstanding bacon wrapped shrimp and I have no idea how they wrap the bacon…read moreso tightly. Poblano soup was a little spicy but I loved it. I made it at home the next day but I think I'll use it as a spicy dip or sauce. Homemade chips were solid and salsa was well-above average. Didn't have a margarita but will on Tuesday as I'm going back in a couple days. We'll try some other things and I'll report back.