Tiny divey place with delicious Americanized burritos and sandwiches. Employees are so friendly and patient! Love this place. Don't let the exterior fool you. I'm read more

I've been going there for at least 17 years. This place is the same as it ever was, and that's a good thing. Get the steak burrito, spicy. The tortilla will be griddled to a satisfying crunch, and filled with flavor. It takes a little while for your order to be cooked. Be prepared for a wait. read more

Nick's Grill - A spicy, steak burrito. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

This place was awesome. Small place Ive overlooked before and decided to try today- and not disappointed; cozy with cool decorations! The owner was the nicest guy ever, so happy and friendly. The sandwich was bomb, fresh , and the bread was toasted but soft. Fries were perfectly crispy, salty and delicious. Went with my co worker and we will be back for sure! read more

Nick's Grill - Italian sandwich and fries - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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My co-worker suggested Nick's Grill due to the reviews he's read about this restaurant. I was willing to try something new and we were not disappointed. Nick is the owner operator and a one man show. He's very personable and gave us recommendations regarding the best items to order. We both got the chicken sandwich, and in my minds eye, I pictured a McChicken of some sort. Oh boy was I happy to be oh so wrong. This sandwich is beyond my wildest expectations and amazingly delicious. Bring an appetite cause you will need it. The roll was nice and toasted, which adds to the depth of flavor. The Chicken was fresh and tasted like good quality chicken, well seasoned. The cheese is ample and the way it's melted will blow your mind. The sauce is sweet and balanced the sandwich nicely. The aesthetic of this establishment is very eclectic in a cool way, I felt like I'd entered a neighborhood joint from the east coast. A greasy spoon in the best sense of the word. Show Nick's Grill some love. I'm looking forward to trying other menu items soon. read more

Nick's Grill - The Chicken Sandwich from Nick's Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Best Burrito Out! That Is A Fact Chicken & Steak Kiki Is the man! ~ I Appreciate them! I did experience this on Wednesday (5/2/23) I could not wait :) It was definitely worth the wait! Highly Recommend Nice Old School feel inside dinner esc! read more

We always love this place for comfort food when the weather got little chilly. You can order in store or online. Parking is complimentary. The ambiance was family friendly. The owner was friendly and efficient. After you place an order in the store, he would call you when it's ready. Give this place a try if you are in the neighborhood. It hit the spot. read more

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I guess I should have read the description better when it didn't just say "melted cheese" but instead said "tons of melted cheese" on the chicken sandwich, but what I was served was inedible. Just... grease soaked. Quite literally the greasiest thing I've ever been served. Bread fully soaked in grease, greasy chicken sliding out of a greasy cheese wrapper, sitting in a puddle of grease in the paper serving container, grease everywhere. And two little slices of tomato. Also, it tasted terrible. I had one bite and wanted no more. My partner got a burrito. It wasn't assembled properly so it didn't hold together; it was like they put all the toppings from edge to edge, and THEN rolled it. It was falling out all over the place. It was also incredibly bland. Like a step down from Taco del Mar. But at least I could eat it, as it wouldn't have made me sick the way the chicken sandwich would have. I'm all for supporting small businesses, and was super stoked to try this place due to all the good reviews, but sadly this was just not good. read more

Nick's Grill - Greasy chicken sandwich - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Maybe this place used to be good but I was massively disappointed. This is a below average greasy spoon. I have eaten street food in third world countries so I wasn't turned off by the lack of decor or a lack of a modern clean appearance. The low review was due to the bad quality of the food. I ordered a burger and they burnt the bun and the fun was hard and tasted like it was previously frozen. Half the burger didn't have meat. It was $11 but def tasted worse than a Dick's burger which isn't a high bar. The tots was cooked directly from a bag in the freezer. It was overcooked, greasy, and gross. Maybe the oil was old? I saw two girl cooks char the tortilla of a burrito to the point that it had an octagon shape when folded. The food was cheap relatively to other places in Seattle. The inside was freezing. The owners are cool and seem to be friends with all his customers. Maybe they lost their cook? read more

Wow we have been sleeping on Nick's and we seriously regret it! My husband and I went for a late lunch on a Friday. Super quick and friendly service. I have been searching for a good Italian sub in the PNW, and I finally found it! Their house made dressing really puts it over the top! Served with a ton of tots - perfectly crispy and golden. Highly recommend checking Nick's out. Between the awesome decor, friendly staff, and delicious food. You can't go wrong! read more

Nick's Grill - Italian with tots - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I've searched on yelp and had casually seen Nick's pop up a handful of times. While I have a bad tendency to only go to trendy places, the reviews at Nick's seemed promising enough to break from my typical ways. Like others have mentioned, this is a little hole in the wall spot. The decor is retro. While I was there, I overheard the conversation between the owner and some other customers. The owner had taken my order. Nick is his father but the owner has owned the restaurant for 19 years. I was charmed to learn that it's a long standing local business. I decided to get the steak burrito to go since I'm currently on call. The burrito was made to order. I wasn't in love with the burrito but that has more to do with difficult expectations. I can't expect to find a burrito I love as much as the ones I get in SoCal so easily. It leaned heavy but everything is well seasoned and worked. I did had a small craving though for salsa to go with it. These burritos are also very messy. Because the tortillas are warmed up on the grill, they aren't as flexible which makes it harder to roll. This means it's messy enough to have a fork included when you order to go. I think next time I'll try a sandwich. Mostly because I did see that another customer was really into her sandwich. read more

First off, love the retro decor! A mix of 80's and 90's memorabilia. There are about three chairs they each seats 4. And I noticed som barstools to the left of the register. They have a menu that consists of burritos, sandwiches, a customizable burger and various sides. This was my first time here and the cool dude manning the register and grill was super nice! The food is made to order, the veggies are fresh, the burger patty was nice and juicy, and the tots are perfectly cooked. I'd totally come back for that burger but I'd like to try their burritos next time! I'll definitely be back! read more

Nick's Grill - Burger with avocado and a side of tots - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I visited Nick's grill on the second day of my new job in Kirkland. I had the chicken burrito and it was outstanding.

What a gem of a find. Im telling ya, if you are in thr area or not. Well worth the drive to go eat. The Food was delicious and truly grande that I asked for. I ordered the steak burrito mild. Perfectly seasoned for my liking. Overflowing with the right amount of each ingredient. Steak was nice and tender and the correct bite size. The portion of sides of tots is enough for two people. It is a very small place but the nostalgic decor is great. Very friendly staff and greeted right away with the owner interacting with customers is great. Each customer is treated like they are truly appreciated. read more

If you are in totem lake and hungry for burritos this is the spot!!!! I've been coming here since I was a Kid and Kiki has consistently been a stand up guy and one heck of a chef. Kiki always gushes about his family that he loves dearly and is almost always up for a good conversation while you wait for your food. The burritos are massive, like seriously it's so big that you could do half for breakfast and half for lunch. read more

Went here for the first time for lunch with a buddy. Great spot! The day we were there they were very busy. It still only took 15 minutes to get our food. We sat at the bar and watched the magic happen on the grill. The smells of grilling food were amazing! I had the regular spicy Steak Burrito. It was delicious and exactly the right size for lunch. Great deep flavors and a little bit crispy tortilla. It all comes together for great flavors. Will definitely be going back! read more

Nick's Grill - Regular Steak Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

We ordered two steak burritos, one grande & one regular. You can see the difference in the picture. The burritos had too much beans in my opinion. The fries & tater tots were good though. read more

Nick's Grill - French Fries, Tater Tots - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Great place! Great food! Very friendly service. Stopped here on the way to Steven's Pass. 10/10 recommend!

We got the grande chicken burrito which was delicious and pretty grande. Hard for one person to finish, though not enough for two. While we liked it, it can be a bit hard to handle. We also got the steak sandwich, which I liked even better and a side of fries. The fries weren't my favorite, I prefer when they are cut thicker and more crunchy. I noticed that they cut a little hole in the take out box to let the steam out to avoid making the sandwich bread and fries saggy which is always appreciated. read more

Nick's Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Decided to try this place due to recommendations. 2 regular burritos, one drink and a side of tater tots for $35 The burrito was not wrapped right, there was rice everywhere. It was a mess to eat. The flavors are ok, but it just felt like a bunch of ingredients wrapped together, not a cohesive burrito. The tater tots were so oily. Every bite was half potato half oil. I understand these are deep fried, but they were literally soaked in oil. I cannot recommend this food. Service was great, the guy was nice. read more

Nick's Grill - This is supposed to be a burrito. Ordered to go, pretty sloppy when I opened it up to eat it. Disappointed. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I went in a 6:46 yesterday and the lady at the counter asked me if I wanted to place an order, than turns around to the cook and talking in Spanish. She said they they are about to close. I will never go back. read more

If I could give it 100 stars I would !!! Best Food ever !!!!!! Great service very cool little spot... I would recommend a million times !!!!!! read more

It's the best burrito in the PNW, served up by one of the most personable owners you can find on the Eastside. Not a disappointment on the menu, but I am addicted to the spicy chicken burrito. The space is a variety of pop culture references, with seating at tables or at the bar aside the kitchen. No pictures in this review, I ate it before I remembered. read more

Great service and quick - even the regular burrito is huge so I was glad that the server steered me away from getting a side of fries or tots. Only drinks are in cans or bottles...would have preferred something smaller to drink on than a 20 oz coke. The food was very tasty and I asked for avocado and got A LOT, which was a nice surprise. Burrito is toasted on the grill before serving, which is nice for texture but let's juices escape. The medium was not spicy at all though, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. However, I'd be willing to try it again!! read more

Nick's Grill - Steak burrito with avocado and sour cream - very tasty! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Taste is subjective and maybe i am not a good subject for food at this place. Way wayy to greasy sandwich which i regrettably could not eat. I got the chicken sandwich with bacon. The bread was soggy the chicken seemed steamy and bacon grease was soaking the sandwich. The cheese must have been overheated as well since it released oils which happens when u cook cheese. I just have no words since i could not get more than one bite in. I apologize to the owners but my experience was very bad. read more

Nick's Grill - Chicken sandwich with bacon...way to greasy - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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I would describe Nick's Grill as your friendly neighborhood mini diner serving solid lunch to locals! This place has fans based on the great reviews over the years. Finally had a chance to share lunch with my fiance here. The owner and his fellow line cook (a lady :D ) greeted us and gave us a run down of the fave items on the menu: the burritos and the steak sandwich. Prices are reasonable here: under $10 for a solid good sized item. They serve burritos filled with rice, homemade salsa, beans, and choice of protein or vegetarian option. Various sandwiches include turkey avocado, BLT, steak. They also serve burgers and various sides. I got the chicken burrito. They grilled that burrito so nicely it had cross-hatched grill marks. It was a messy burrito and I don't know why they didn't cut mine in half, but it sure was tasty. Salty, gooey, flavorful. I am glad I opted to sub salad for rice as that would have been a hefty burrito. My fiance got the steak sandwich. Admittedly, he did not enjoy it that much, saying the steak tasted boiled and the fillings were just a heavy dose of cheese, tomatoes and onions. He said the bun was good, but he wouldn't get that again. The friendly staff, the non-trendy feel of the place, and the tasty burrito made me enjoy my time and my food here, but detraced a bit by the messiness of the food and the ok steak sandwich. read more

Nick's Grill - Chicken burrito (sub salad for rice) $8ish - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Awesome burritos found in this hidden gem in Kirkland! I visited Nick's Grill while in the area, but heard about Nick's Grill long ago from my boyfriend's stepdad who grew up in Kirkland. Nick's Grill is one of those rare gems in Kirkland that's been around long before the millionaire-dollar houses were built along the marina. It's a small, family-run business that's stuck around, due in large part of its frequent and longtime customer loyalty. I ordered a burrito, which Nick's son recommended. This is what they're known for, so stick with it. I tried the chicken burrito and added avocado for an additional fee with a side of tots. My total was about $15 for everything, and portion was hefty; I ended up taking half of my burrito and most of the tots home. The burrito was solid. The trick here with the burritos is that they put the shredded cheese on the tortilla while on the griddle and then place all the goods on top versus putting cheese on top of the goods. What this does is make the tortilla super cheesy when you bite into it. It's genius! Why don't other burritos have this? In addition to the cheesy goodness were chunks of chicken, avocado, black beans, rice, tomatoes, red onions and salsa. Tots were also solid with a side of ranch. Not usually the combo you see, but just go with it. Glad to have finally discovered Nick's Grill, a Kirkland institution. It's so awesome to see a business that's lasted this long, especially nowadays with Seattle's rapid growth. read more

Nick's Grill - Chicken Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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My fiancé grew up in this area and has been raving how amazing their food is. We flew up from Arizona this week to visit family and I finally got to taste first hand. I ordered the Chicken Burrito and I have to say being a burrito snob, this burrito was light on the stomach and very very good! I highly recommend any and everyone to check this place out. Support your mom and pops! Very friendly!! Kiki thank you! Michele talks highly of you and your family and I am glad I got to experience your food and friendly service! read more

Nick's Grill - What's left of the yummy Chicken Burrito! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Nick's Grill is an amazing family owned business that has been a staple in the Kirkland community. Food comes in large portions. We have liked everything we have tried. The place is small with not a lot of seating so to go orders are a good idea at lunch time. read more

I have been stopping in here a few times a year for the past 10 yrs or so. It's always quality food and service. Owners are nice people and the steak burrito is huge and awesome. I would say it is the tastiest burrito in the area. Highly recommend. read more

There's a lot of fast food places, and sit down restaurants in the area. It's nice to find something kind of in between. Nick's Grill is a super unique atmosphere. The cleanliness rating is "excellent", but the inside appears shabby at first. Yet cozy and comforting? It's a very personalized collection of posters, artwork, colorful painted walls and tables. A boombox playing an excellent collection of older music. The owner is taking orders, and he's very friendly. Gave us a rundown on the most popular items (burritos are the most popular, steak sandwich is the most popular sandwich). Then the food comes out. It isn't fancy, but it's very clean. The ingredients seem good quality, the steak sandwich is fresh and well combined with the r bread and sauce. The chicken burrito is a much messier combo with more ingredients, but my wife seems happy with it. The overall feel here is coming into someone's home, and having them share their home cooking with you. We really liked it, and are happy we stopped by. read more

The food here was amazing, and the service was as well. Our group had a mix of options, including breakfast sandwiches, a breakfast burrito, a New York steak sandwich, a chicken burrito and a steak burrito. All of us agreed that the food was delicious, made with very fresh ingredients, and had very generous portions. I had the steak burrito. The steak was tender and moist and delicious. The tortilla was grilled crispy with melted cheese, beans, rice and more. This was truly a Tex Mex style burrito and it was perfectly prepared. The owner and his son were there and were really great people too. I truly appreciate places like this that pour their heart and soul into service, great food and true hospitality. Don't miss out on this gem. read more

Nick's Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Went here after so many people I know raved about it. It was good, but also something I could've made at home if that makes sense. It's takeout only right now, and avocado is extra. It was pretty quick, about 10 min turn around time from when I ordered. Wasn't crazy about it, but it wasn't bad. Nice staff. read more

Love, love the burritos. I stop for one any time I'm passing by, regardless of hunger and have never tried anything else because... why would I waste chance to have another one of their one of a kind burritos. The regular/small size will fill all but the hungriest eaters up. read more

Burrito I had was a 3/5. 5/5 for the friendly and wholesome service. 4/5 overall. Walking into Nick's grill was def a unique experience. I came here around 6:30pm on a Wednesday. It's a tight space; there's a total of 3 rectangular tables and a bar area surrounding the open kitchen. I think open kitchens are fun and honest- you can watch how your food is prepared and you know (for the most part) what is going into your food. Instantly creates some semblance of trust between the diner and the cook. The Golden Girls was being screened on two tvs and everyone was watching and laughing together. I've personally never watched it- looks like a show from the 90's. Felt very homey- it was nice! As for the decor, mostly framed art and posters on the walls. These look like from LONG ago. Definitely gives off divey vibes. Nick, who is the chef and owner (go figure lol), was the only one working. Friendly guy and he had a fresh haircut. You order at the counter, bus your own table and pay after. I decided to go with the regular spicy chicken burrito w/ sour cream- I've really been digging spicy food lately. The food came pretty quickly considering he's a one-man show. The overall flavor was okay. Not a fan of prepackaged taco seasoning- very one-dimensional, dominant taste of cumin. I did really like the use of basmati rice. It's a much fluffier, textured rice, moreso than the softer/stickier rice I grew up eating. Great idea to use it in a burrito! Also really appreciated how nicely Nick toasted the burrito- golden brown. Heats up the filling inside and adds a nice crisp! The chicken burrito tasted meh to me, but Nick def knows some tricks to making quality food. He's a friendly guy just trying to make a living and I respect that! Maybe I'll be back again just to say hi and try one of the burgers/sandwiches! -BC read more

Nick's Grill - Regular spicy chicken burrito w/ sour cream - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Big portions. Always great service. Their burritos are amazing, their ranch is amazing, and when you order tots they give you enough to fit in an entire to-go box. If Im hungry and want a meal that I know will be good every time, I go here. Also, I've been going to this place for years and every single employee is nice and helpful, it makes you feel good to get good food made by nice people. Keep up the good work! read more

I don't understand the rave reviews. The eggs in my breakfast burrito were very overcooked and both my boyfriend and my burrito's were completely falling apart. His chicken burrito was mostly rice and unseasoned chicken. Don't bother and make a burrito at home. read more

First time at Nicks Grill and we had the steak burrito with sour cream and avocado and it was simply amazing. Read yelp reviews and everyone was raving about the burritos and it was well worth the drive. read more

Nick's Grill - Steak burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

One of my really good friends said I'd reached enough status in our friendship to be introduced to Nick's Grill. She says it's a secret that the locals want kept. LOL! From the minute you walk in you are greeted by a boisterous gentleman behind the counter he hands you a menu and then recommends what he thinks you will want. Which you can't go wrong with anything on that menu. It's absolutely amazing. Please go experience one of the best burritos and shhhh don't tell anyone. read more

Nick's Grill - Ham, egg and cheese burrito! So good! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Kiki, the owner of Nicks hooked me up with the BEST ham Sammy. Had the melted cheese, toasted bun and to die for honey mustard sauce. Classic whole in the wall place! Had a cool bar you can watch them make your food at too. read more

Honestly the first time I came here I fell in love with the turkey avocado, and it is an amazing sandwich, however my second time coming here the fries were super soggy but I brushed it off and came back for a third time, and I got home with my food and they forgot my bacon I added to the sandwich (for $3) so now I'm just a bit disappointed with this place read more