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    Nicos Mexican Food

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

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    NICOS MEXICAN FOOD ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    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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    Food: I ordered the chicken molcajete and it was delicious!! I had never had molcajete and it was…read moreexactly what I hoped it would be. Also they make you salsa table side to your liking! Love this idea and even better because there is no charge Drinks: I ordered the jumbo margarita and it was delicious! It was $22 for a margarita with three shots. Ambiance: fun and colorful decor Parking: designated parking lot Service: everyone was very nice and accommodating

    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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    Inside
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    Table made salsa
    Table made salsa

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    El Charro Cafe

    El Charro Cafe

    3.6
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    This is a MUST TRY whenever you find yourself in Tucson. The ambience and authentic chips and salsa…read moregreets you as you settle into their surprisingly large menu. No need to linger..,go straight for the queso birria chimichanga and thank me later. After all, THIS is where the chimichanga was originated! The service was attentive and polite and the owner is actively in the dining rooms to ensure stellar service. Can't go wrong. Give it a try!

    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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    Amelias Mexican Kitchen

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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!

    2 breakfast items at 12.99 and two juice drinks at 4 dollars each came to 49 dollars? No itemized…read morebill .. just the magic tip screen in your face. They give you chips and salsa without asking which is 6 dollars. No idea how I spent 59 dollars with the tip. We waited and asked several times for water. Very disappointed. Nothing special about the breakfast items. I do not get the positive reviews.

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    Breakfast burritos at lunch time
    Breakfast burritos at lunch time
    2 QUESABIRRIAS W/RICE & BEANS, CALDO (Juice meat)
    2 QUESABIRRIAS W/RICE & BEANS, CALDO (Juice meat)
    Beef Tamales con Juevos with black beans

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    Beef Tamales con Juevos with black beans
    La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine

    La Yaquesita Mexican Cuisine

    4.6
    (108 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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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.

    Overall, the service was good and the food tasted good, but the pricing didn't quite match the…read moreculinary experience for me. Honestly, I wish I could give Yaquesita a little more, maybe half a star more, because this place definitely has potential. Their flavors are good, but compared to similar restaurants the menu feels a bit overpriced. For a party of three we ended up paying around $100, which felt like a bit much for what we got. The restaurant itself is pretty small with only about 3-4 tables inside, but the patio is a decent size and has a cute vibe. It's actually a nice option on cooler days if you don't mind sitting outside. Some items were better than others. The wet-style burrito was delicious and definitely a highlight. The quesabirrias were good, however the birria felt more like fancier shredded beef. It was missing that rich, spicy, slightly acidic, earthy flavor that usually sets birria apart from barbacoa or traditional shredded beef dishes. The bowl was just okay and had lots of lettuce. It felt more like a salad with a bit of meat, rice, and beans. Honestly, Chipotle does bowls better, and that says a lot considering the price. The nachos were good, but I've had better. Seis Kitchen has amazing nachos to share. That said, it's definitely a place I'd come back to mainly out of convenience, not because one particular item on the menu won my heart. I really do hope they continue refining the menu because the flavors are there and this place could easily become a standout spot. Personally I just think at the total price of my ticket other restaurants should not even have room in my mind during my meal. If you're in the area and looking for a safe bet where everyone will probably find something they like, it's worth giving them a try.

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    A glimpse of the decor
    A glimpse of the decor
    Sonora Hot Dogs and fries
    Sonora Hot Dogs and fries
    2 Piece Quesabirrias IG: ea_yelpelite

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    Nicos Mexican Food - mexican - Updated July 2026

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