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    Nixtaco

    4.0 (158 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kourtney W.

    Dropped by for lunch with my brother today because we wanted to try some of their tacos. The restaurant itself is very pretty. Dimly lit and tall ceilings! There's also a sitting area for photo op. Service was great! They're very attentive and friendly. After we sat down the server brought over their complimentary sample of all their salsa with some chips. It was all delicious! I ordered the grilled mushroom taco. It was good but I wished they used a different mushroom. I also ordered the pork Al pastor taco and that was delicious! The spicy shrimp taco was my fav but I wished it was spicier. I also ordered a flan. It was so creamy and thick like pudding cheesecake ish .. and didn't taste eggy. Loved it! Overall this was a great lunch and I would come again for sure to try the other tacos.

    Joey Y.

    I really enjoyed the Roseville location when I last had it years ago. Always said I wanted to try the Folsom one when they expanded. It was a huge disappointment. Service - excellent. Friendly servers The chips and salsa - decent enough. Need a salsa that has a more citrusy base just to balance out the four The tacos were decent. The shrimp needs to either be cooked in the sauce or seasoned more. They lacked seasoning. I also ordered a passionfruit margarita with tajin. They brought out a passionfruit margarita with a light tajin and table salt rim. Gross. Table salt makes it bitter. I would've been ok with kosher or margarita salt. But absolutely not table salt. For the price I paid. It was disappointing.

    They have Pliny the Elder on tap!
    Derek W.

    I have wanted to go to Nixtaco for sometime and finally had the chance! Nixtaco has a few locations, which are all part of the same family. The Roseville establishment has a Michelin Bib Gourmond rating (offers notably good food for the price) so I was excited! Located just off the I50 freeway, it's an easy place to get to whether you are local, going to Lake Tahoe, or heading to Sacramento or the Bay Area. The restaurant is well organized and I decided to sit at the bar to try the food. The waitress was on point: I let her know I had not eaten there before and she took me through the entire menu. She brought out some chips with a variety of salsas to try from mild to more spicy. On their menu, all taco options had a burrito option to choose from. Since I love burritos, I selected the shrimp burrito with sour cream and guacamole. It was fantastic! The price was pretty good too! If you are interested in a great Mexican restaurant in the area, Nixtaco is a great choice!

    Pork al Pastor and Roadkill Tacos
    Jerry H.

    Loved - the (organized) assortment of salsa - the Quesabirria Taco and the Roadkill Taco - Grilled Mushroom Taco Meh - Pork al Pastor Taco Nice interior decor Very help and friendly staff

    Avocado, cauliflower, spicy tofu and mushrooms tacos
    Christine N.

    This has been a pleasant addition to folsom. I used to go to their location in Roseville. They offer elevated tacos. The staff is always very helpful. I love that they offer so many vegan options. The menu is a little on the pricier side. I would take advantage of their happy hour M-F from 3-6. You start off with complimentary chips and their 4 salsas. My favorite is the octopus taco. It is so tender and flavorful. The margaritas are excellent. Knocking off a star for price/value.

    Short rib barbacoa (HH, $5)
    Sandee L.

    What a nice surprise to stroll in and find they had Happy Hour on Sunday (sign outside says Monday - Friday 3-6pm). We started off with complimentary chips and four types of salsas. We loved sampling each one and enjoyed the traditional verde and roja salsas the most. The peanut chipotle and habanero-carrot were so unique! $2 off house tacos during happy hour make them a steal. Each taco has a ton of filling, and you can easily make a meal out of two to three. Loved the originality of the two signature tacos we had: octopus and pork belly. The octopus was tender and had a nice kick to it. The pork belly was fatty in the best possible way, succulent and sweet. ...And the grilled cheese on both?! Oh yeah! The cauliflower was a delight too. So full of flavor, I didn't miss the meat! Unfortunately, the chicharron was very salty and dry. I wouldn't go for this one again. The short rib barbacoa, however was a winner! Moist, meaty and topped with a creamy slice of avocado, it was the perfect pair. Bennett was our host and server and he did a great job taking care of us.

    Alisha B.

    We tried the newly acquired Nixtaco in Folsom and I'm really glad we did. Ambiance: 8/10 The exterior is clean and inviting, tucked into a large lot with tons of parking big win there. Inside, it's simple but sleek, with a cozy and welcoming feel. Lots of seating options and a nice bar area. And I gotta shout out their coed bathroom setup, it sounds weird, but hear me out. The stalls are floor-to-ceiling, which gives top tier privacy and is a smart move for a shared space. Small detail, big impact. Service: 9/10 We were greeted and seated right away. Chips, salsa, and waters landed on the table fast... love that. A few minutes later, the manager Cory stopped by to check in and give us the rundown on their top taco picks. Friendly and clearly knew his stuff, which made ordering easier. Our server gave us a few minutes to look over the menu without hovering, which I always appreciate. Everything came out quick, and the overall service was great. Food: 10/10 Let me just say, I am not a corn tortilla girly. I usually avoid them. But these? These hit different. I got the Pork Belly and Quesabirria tacos and both were absolute bangers. Perfectly seasoned, juicy, flavorful, everything you want in a taco. My guy tried the flan (meh) and churros (yum), but I went with the "liquid dessert" route and ordered both the Lemon Drop and the Pink Lady. Both were solid, but next time I'm sticking with the Lemon Drop. Classic, refreshing, and just the right amount of bite. Also, props to the manager for being friendly and checking in. All in all, Nixtaco's Folsom spot has earned itself a repeat visit from me. Bring on the tacos and tequila, I'm already planning round two.

    Buñuelos
    Heath S.

    We came at the opening and had the place to ourselves. The bar is quite extensive and let me tell you, the house Margarita was sooooooo well balanced that I could drink them until I couldn't walk. Wow the music is a little older than I'd like as it makes it hard to converse given the stone floor and walls. Eric was a terrific server who had good conversation with our table and threw out some humor amongst our chatter. We split the tacos to try as many as possible and enjoyed everything but listed our ratings below. Great spot for high quality tacos with freshly made tortillas. Chicken in Salsa Verde - 9 Balanced flavors but I'd like a little more brightness in the salsa verde Pork Belly - 7 Smoky flavor but a bit fatty for me Needs more pizzaz! Spicy Shrimp - 10 Crisp shrimp, bright flavors Perfection Cauliflower- 8 Spicy cauliflower with smoky peanut chipotle Crispy Potato - 7 Great taste when you get pickled vegetable but bland when you don't Avocado Explosion - 8 Flavorful spices but texturally mushy from the avocados Needs some crispness forme somewhere Carne Asada - 10 Perfectly cooked steak chunks Mushroom - 7 Mushroom was a bit on the vinegar side but it was flavorful Birria - 9 A little greasy and needs more cilantro and onions Barbacoa- 7 A little greasy and lacked strong flavors Lots of meat in this one though! Rajas - 7 Good flavor developed on the pepper and creamy cheese Pretty much a chile relleno Pastor - 9 The pineapple chunk sweetens a flavorful al pastor perfectly. This is a flavor journey with such complex ingredients that represent the spectrum of flavor. Buñuelos- 9 Cinnamon and sugar covered the tortilla strips making it a fun snack dessert to share

    My husband's dish of the three tacos: Combo, Fried Chicken, and Spicy Shrimp.
    Alex V.

    Wowzers! Have I not been eating Mexican food this whole time? This place is special! First of all, they make the best fresh tacos I've had thus far. With the pairing of unique flavors and pickled onions, everything was flavorful and scrumptious! My husband and I ordered 3 tacos each, and I loved my Octopus Taco with its' thalassic flavor, while my husband enjoyed his Combo Taco the most. The waiter was great and the food came quickly! The place has a darker, cool vibe about it, and the seating was well-spaced and roomy. My apologies, I don't like places where I've been squished in. My husband had no complaints on the bathroom either..

    Octopus taco and Rajas con queso taco both with flour tortillas
    Melanie R.

    We recently dined here and had a great experience. It was easy to make a reservation and we were seated right away after arriving. I had a spicy margarita which was delicious and definitely more on the spicy side. We had the octopus taco, shrimp taco, birria taco, and rajas con queso taco. All of the tacos were flavorful, saucy, and had plenty of toppings. We appreciated having the option to get flour tortillas and they supported the toppings well. Overall a delicious meal and we will definitely be back!

    Sonia V.

    Highly recommend! From fantastic, friendly service, to really delicious food, to a very casual but upscale feel inside, this is the perfect little date night or meet up with friends spot, or treat-yo-self hangout. Started with the salsas - all really good flavor but none were actually spicy spicy which for me is a bit of a bummer but we love a good flavor bomb. Guac: delicious and filling. There are several vegetarian tacos available: corn, mushroom, and cauliflower. All are really delicious. The mushroom was my least favorite but still had really good flavor. Ended with the churros which were not entirely what I was expecting but still really good without being too hard/crunchy or too sweet. The sauce drizzled over it is delicious too; I'd ask for more of that next time. Overall, this is one of those spots I would happily come back to.

    Pork belly taco, shrimp taco and chicken taco

    Great service! Loved our food so much it was delicious. We got the pork belly taco and shrimp taco and it was amazing! Would recommend getting food here. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great too.

    Churros
    Jonathan R.

    NixTaco Folsom is a total vibe!!! Excellent food and drinks! The service was 100% I will definitely be bringing Family and friends here to try out their amazing tacos!

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