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    Nico's Restaurant

    4.5 (175 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    NICO'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Chicken nuggets and fries
    Jennifer H.

    Yum, yum, yum! Not only does this restaurant offer amazing food, but super generous portions! We were seated right away, which is always impressive when that happens as we are a family of six. The staff was friendly and the music was great. We enjoyed every part of our experience! The prices were reasonable and it was conveniently located near the airport.

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    Nohealani N.

    Hands down the best little hidden gem in SLC. Located near the fair park adjacent to the KOA, Nico's serves up phenomenal Mexican food. I order the soup in addition to my entree every single time, no matter how hungry I am. It is like a warm hug. Their taco salad is the best I've EVER had. They deep fry a flour tortilla and pile salad and your choice of meat sky high. The shell is like I've never had before in the best possible way. Service is Steller, too. You won't find better quality for the price anywhere. Yum!

    Dale H.

    Traveling through Utah and staying at the KOA, and this place is right next door. Looked it up and TONS of great reviews, so we had to try it. Definitely did not disappoint, and all the great reviews were on point. Chips and salsa to start was delicious - salsa has got to be homemade; very fresh with just the right bite. I had to go with the specialty - Barbacoa ls Borrega (lamb tacos) plus a big bowl of soup. Amazingly delicious. We also had Fajitas, carne asada Enchilada burrito & taco salad with chicken. All the food was very authentic, flavorful, and very tasty. We finished with some fresh made churros filled with strawberry jam. Prices are more than reasonable, but there is limited seating inside. Service was outstanding.

    Steak soft tacos
    B M.

    Repeat customer (2 nights in a row). Ordered 3 steak soft tacos with tomato, guacamole, and cheese. They are small but absolutely delicious. Don't miss this little local restaurant! It's a small place but enjoyable.

    Carne asada plate and chile rellano/enchilada plate
    Teresa H.

    Just pulled in to the KOA next door and we are lucky enough to have this place in walking distance. Good food, friendly, fast service. Small place, but that is always where you find the best Mexican food

    Stephen S.

    Wow, Nico's Restaurant is really yummy. It doesn't look like a great place from the exterior of the restaurant but the food is amazing. I got the steak burrito and loved every bite. We had a large order and they were amazingly fast. This restaurant is worth checking out.

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    Spectacular. Low Key place with out of this world food. Great service. Tiny Diner like atmosphere. Total gem!

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    Muertos Cantina

    4.3(317 reviews)
    5.2 miSugar House
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    Like always, Yelp helped me find another great spot! We were traveling through Utah and this was…read moreour first food stop of the trip. It definitely did NOT disappoint! The staff was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was very clean. First of all, Muertos Cantina is a total vibe! The inside is so cool with fluorescent lighting, colorful decor and bottles displayed beautifully behind the bar. Even the bathrooms are worth mentioning! Each one is decorated differently with tons of bright colors. Seriously, each bathroom is like its own little fiesta sanctuary. Now for the FOOD! They start you off with fresh tortilla chips and a trio of salsas, and the chips were AMAZING (especially the flour chips). Each salsa had its own completely different flavor. The Red Chile Arbol had some heat, the Chipitle Lime Crema was smooth & creamu, and then there was the milder Tomatillo Verde, which was my favorite. Soooo good! We also tried the Agua Frescas. They were refreshing, flavorful and really pretty to look at. The watermelon was probably our least favorite, but to me anything watermelon flavored can sometimes taste a little watered down. The pineapple was definitely the winner because it was way more flavorful and satisfying. Then came the Elote Corn Dip. YUMMY! It had fire roasted corn, cheese, spices, crema, pico de gallo, cilantro and Tajín. It had so much flavor and texture. Definitely one I would order again. My daughter chose the Birria Ramen, and I think this might have been her favorite part of the meal. It had slow cooked beef birria, consommé, melty cheese and ramen noodles with cilantro and red onions, plus lime and radishes on the side. It had a little spice to it and was absolutely packed with flavor. She loved it! My husband ordered one of their burritos with a side of tater tots. The kid in him was VERY happy that tater tots were an option. And FYI the burritos here are HUGE. I ordered the Smothered Spicy Chile Verde Burrito, and OMG. It had braised pork in chile verde sauce with rice and refried black beans, wrapped in a flour tortilla and then smothered with MORE chile verde, melted cheese and chipotle lime crema. It was MASSIVE and SO GOOD! I honestly have yet to find anything in Reno that compares to this one. I would order it again in a heartbeat. And whatever you do, SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT! We got the churro beignets, and they were fantastic. Covered in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with caramel and condensed milk... seriously, what more do you need? They were the perfect way to finish the meal. Muertos Cantina ended up being such a great first stop on our Utah trip. Fun atmosphere, really good food, huge portions and so many different flavors. Again the atmosphere set the entire vibe for our meal. Yelp came through for me again!

    My SO was craving a burrito from here so I grudgingly went along for moral support, if not to eat…read more Based on my snacking off of his plate and perusing the new menu, I am bumping them up to 4 stars. The food is still very good here and some of my previous gripes are no longer an issue. I can now order tacos and burritos à la carte again. While there is still no way to go pick whatever salsa I want and the options are still more limited than before, at least they bring out 3 of my favorites with the chips now. The drinks are still just okay , a shadow of their former selves and I will never be able to accept the loss of my beloved watermelon margarita, the way they used to make it, but I will concede the drinks are decent. Service was fine. Parking is a hassle but that's just Sugarhouse. ‍ So yeah, I guess I'm back to "willing to eat here once in a while", from "I'm never eating here again". They even have a nice taco Tuesday deal which I may hit up in the near future.

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    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    1.8 miDowntown
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    Family suggested Chile Tepin when we came in from out of town. We were a large group of 20 and they…read moreaccommodated us perfectly. The service was excellent and everything came out much more quickly than I would have expected for a large group. I had the chile relleno and it was the best I've ever had. Perfectly portioned and delicious. Family had everything from fajitas to quesadillas and everyone was quite happy with their meals. The salsa for the chips had a slight kick to it but not enough to stop you from digging in for more. Great experience and staff.

    This was one of the worst service experiences we've ever had, especially considering this was not…read moreour first time visiting. Unfortunately, our experience with our server, Letty, completely changed our opinion of this restaurant. There were two main issues that made our visit frustrating: 1. We did not receive our drinks until after our food arrived, and we actually had to remind our server that we were still waiting on them. When Letty brought out our food, we politely asked about our two cokes and were told, "Give her more time." We felt we had already been very patient and only asked after our food had arrived. Waiting for drinks while eating a meal was frustrating, especially since the restaurant was not busy and was actually starting to slow down during the last hour we were there (around 8-9 PM). 2. While we were eating, Letty refilled our water and the table next to us, then continued having a long conversation with the neighboring table while standing very close to us. It felt like we were being completely ignored, and the lack of awareness for our personal space made it difficult for my husband especially to comfortably enjoy his meal. We understand that everyone has busy shifts, but the level of attentiveness and service we experienced was disappointing. We left feeling frustrated and unlikely to return after this visit and would NOT recommend this place to anyone.

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    4.3(1.5k reviews)
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    this place was FANTASTIC…read more everything about this meal was absolutely perfect. the drinks, the enchiladas, the nachos, the desserts. all of it. each and every mole is impeccable, and one even goes into a signature cocktail flawlessly. the design and outlay are charming and cleverly handpicked, and the staff is attentive and very polite. worth whatever wait is necessary, and certainly the best mexican food in slc.

    After picking up my wife and two kids from the airport around 7:30 PM, I asked if they were hungry…read moreenough for some really good Mexican food. The answer was an enthusiastic yes, so we headed to Red Iguana. This visit was especially meaningful because my wife and I had one of our very first dates at Red Iguana more than 27 years ago. While some things about the restaurant have changed over the years, the food was every bit as amazing as I remembered. It turned into a wonderful trip down memory lane. My wife and I shared the Red Iguana combo plate, and our kids each had quesadillas. Everyone loved their meal. The flavors were outstanding, the portions were generous, and it reminded us why this restaurant has such a great reputation. The only downside was that we were so full we didn't have room for the fried ice cream! That just gives us a good excuse to come back another night. Red Iguana delivered great food, great memories, and a perfect welcome for my family after a long day of travel. Highly recommended!

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