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Nicos Mexican Food

3.3 (36 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open 6:00 am - 9:45 pm

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Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Good for groups

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take out #1 Breakfast Burrito, home to add avocado.
Dana G.

This was going to be a 5 star review... I got off work at USPS right behind Nicos and was dying to try Nicos since driving past it everyday. Got my breakfast burrito home so I could add my own avocado (California style) took pic on my plates and then cut in half, took another pic before taking a bite. The tortilla was so yummy i was chewing and thinking how I would emphasize how good the tortilla makes it rank better then the others I've tried moving back to Tucson. BUT then, to my horror .... There was the infamous BLACK HAIR!! Like I saw two previous reviews. This has to be deliberate! But why? And if you have had previous complaints why aren't you taking precautions?!!!

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David T.

Great service! That's it. Food is "Blah". Inside the restaurant is fly infested. I was trying to enjoy my lunch and I could not get the flies to stop landing on my food and myself. I wonder what it's like in the kitchen. I was bothered by the overwhelming amount of flies so much I had to leave and eat in my vehicle. The food is very bland! Never again.

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Allen W.

Nico's is one of the best Mexican food establishments in Tucson, AZ. HOWEVER, on this yesterday not so much. I saw the picture of the 5 rolled taco special. So I skipped lunch at work, & waited to eat Nico's after work. It didn't quite work out how I'd planned. View the photos

Raina C.

The food is always fresh. The burritos are pretty good size, probably a little larger than a lot of places. The prices are also decent, usually about 5-6 bucks for a burrito which is usual. Every burrito I've received was delicious so I won't go into detail about a certain one. Try them all lol. The horchata is my favorite, the flavor is rich. The only thing I don't like is that it's usually filled to the top with ice, so a large is really like a small :/ make sure you say light ice! But the food keeps me coming back.

T B.

Fast, fresh, cheap Mexican food. And it tastes great! I've never seen another nicos in Tucson that also has fresh coffee available all day. I'm not much of a coffee drinker but that's worth an extra star in my eyes. Will be coming back more often! Clean area is an + likewise

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Didn't get what I ordered then given a half asked apologieand didn't even correct the problem

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Stay away if want bad Mexican food. This is the good stuff rellenos to tacos. Worth the drive too.

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Have never had a bad meal from this place.. love it. today I ordered a Carne Asada Torta and WOW it is beyond AWESOME

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We go here often and always have friendly and fast service. The food is very good. Their Carne Asada is some of the best in Tucson.

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Ugh! I feel genuinely bad about giving this place three stars because it has all the makings of…read morebeing a five stars if not for one very important thing...the food. Which, you know, is kind of the whole point of a restaurant. The atmosphere was great, a little on the nose, but great none the less. It feels like a Mexican dinner or at least what I imagined a dinner in Mexico would look like. The staff where beyond amazing, especially the woman who made our complementary salsa right at the table. And the salsa was yummy but sadly that's the only part of the meal that I can say that about. The thing is, nothing was truly bad, but just about everything was incredibly bland. You'd have expected someone who puts raisins in potato salad to have served it, not an authentic Mexican restaurant. Though the positive is the lack of seasoning is really the only major problem. The food did not have any weird taste, it wasn't dry, the presentation was fine. It simply needs to be seasoned and this place goes to a solid 4/5 rather than a three.

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Great atmosphere! And the food is amazing! This place has the Best Birria! wish it was a little bit…read morebigger so the wait isn't so long but it's worth it!

On our way to Saguaro National Park East, we made a quick stop at Amelia's Mexican Kitchen for…read moretakeout, and it turned out to be one of those "well that escalated quickly" food moments. Service was excellent. Lorenzo was friendly, thoughtful, and actually listened, which shouldn't be rare, but somehow still is. He had our burritos cut in half for easy sharing while driving, and made sure we were set before sending us on our way. We ordered the machaca and the avocado chorizo burritos. Let me say this plainly. These things are massive. You could easily split one and be perfectly happy. We did not know this going in, but now you do. The coffee, though... skip it. They gave me a generous cup, but it tasted like it had had a long night and given up halfway through. No strength, no flavor, just vibes. Now the burritos? Completely different story. Hands down some of the best I've ever had, and I've been around the burrito block more than a few times. The machaca was the standout. Loaded with tender beef, eggs, potatoes, and plenty of cheese, all wrapped in a tortilla so thin and light it felt like it had no business holding everything together, yet somehow did, like a quiet overachiever. The place was buzzing for a Tuesday at 10:45 in the morning, which tells you everything you need to know. Locals show up when something's worth it. So yes, grab the burritos. Maybe grab your coffee somewhere else. And enjoy the kind of meal that makes you briefly consider turning the car around for another round.

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We were in Tucson over the weekend and wanted to try some authentic Mexican food. El Charro kept…read morepopping up in our search, and since we love exploring historic places with a story, it seemed like the perfect choice. Located in downtown Tucson, this iconic restaurant is full of character and beautifully decorated. We visited on a Saturday around 1 PM without a reservation and were told there would be a wait since the place was packed. They only have air conditioning in the indoor dining areas and basement, not on the outdoor patio. Luckily, we were seated in the basement, which turned out to be perfect. The service was commendable truly some of the sweetest and most attentive service we've experienced in a long time. We started with freshly made chips and salsa, which were an instant hit. For drinks, we ordered the El Tamarindo, Mangopeno, and Monica's Cafetini. For food, we chose the Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos Trio and the Fresh Corn Tamale Platter, which came with a side of squash. The drinks were excellent, with the Mangopeno being my favorite. But the real star of the meal was the tamale platter. Oh my goodness it was absolutely delicious! Everyone at the table kept digging in and couldn't get enough. Even the squash side was so flavorful that we ordered an extra serving. The vegan jackfruit taquitos were a bit too deep-fried for our liking and didn't quite compare to the incredible tamales. To finish, we shared a caramel flan, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The pricing was very reasonable, the service was exceptional, and the food was memorable. We will definitely be back again if only for those amazing tamales!

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Steak burro
Steak burro
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Beautiful setting of Mexican Folk Art
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4.4
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We had an amazing first visit to Amelia's Mexican Kitchen on Oracle Rd. Alexa took such wonderful…read morecare of us. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, and she made our whole experience feel welcoming from start to finish. The hosts were kind too. There was plenty of seating, a dedicated bar, TVs, and nice lighting. The patio has misters, which is perfect for this time of year. They offer booth and table seating, and the tables aren't packed too close together. With party members who have different mobility challenges, the spacing was great and made everything comfortable. The food was delicious. The complimentary bottomless chips and salsa were fresh and generous. If you order the horchata, it comes with free refills too, which is such a nice touch. My husband ordered 2 birria tacos with caldo and loved them. My father in law ordered 2 ground beef enchiladas with red sauce, and my mother in law ordered 2 plain ground beef tacos. I shared the ceviche with my dad, which was fresh and flavorful, and we each ordered one Quesabirria. It was so good! Dessert was perfect. We tried the flan and the chocolate flan. The chocolate flan was a moist Bundt-style chocolate cake with flan on top. Both were creamy, delicious, and enjoyed by all of us. Great service, great food, and Alexa truly made our first visit special. We'll definitely be back!

So many years in Tucson, and how did I miss Amelia's before?…read more The service was wonderful -- attentive, genuine, and kind. They have a great selection with plenty of options, even for the picky ones (aka me!). The prices are very reasonable, and the food is colorful, beautiful, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the noise level. It gets so loud that it's really difficult to have a meaningful conversation, which takes away a bit from the overall experience.

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2 QUESABIRRIAS W/RICE & BEANS, CALDO (Juice meat)
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4.6
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Delicious food with a very relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The service was excellent. Highly…read morerecommend the Jarritos Paloma, it's delicious! I stopped in for lunch and the food and drinks really hit the spot. I also love all the plants on the patio. It feels like eating at Abuelita's house.

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A glimpse of the decor
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Sonora Hot Dogs and fries
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