Came here with a big appetite because we skipped breakfast and a must try recommendation from friends. It did not disappoint! The specially made corn tortillas, the fresh ingredients, the unique flavor of each taco was something to remember. It is no surprise they have a Michelin Bib Gourmand award. The service, food and drinks were superb! We ordered 5 different tacos and two margaritas. All of the tacos were delicious. We ordered the pork belly taco, combo taco, quesobirria taco, shrimp taco, Pork al Pastor Taco. The BEST tacos I have had, hands down. The Beef Birria taco was served on their house corn tortilla, grilled with beef drippings and Oaxaca cheese. The consommé was so flavorful! The pork belly taco was perfectly cooked, tender with just the right amount of crisp and is a honey glazed belly slab, served on a bed of refried beans and grilled cheese, with peanut chipotle sauce. OMG! Must try if you love pork belly. They were all honestly wonderful and would absolutely order again. We each ordered a margarita. We had the mango the classic. The mango flavor was so good and fresh! In terms of seating, they have a bar and regular seating inside and patio seating outside. Since it was about 106 outside we opted to sit inside. We sat in a comfy booth that provided plenty of space for all the wonderful food. The servers were super nice and attentive. The food and drinks came out quick. We will absolutely be back and definitely making a point to choose Nixtaco! read more

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Had a great meal at Nixtaco! When I was researching places to eat in the Sacramento area, I found Nixtaco on the Michelin guide and was super interested in their offerings. I made a reservation online for lunch on a Saturday, and was promptly seated when I arrived. My server was super nice and asked if it was my first time here, and they explained the different salsas that came complimentary with chips. The salsas were really tasty, and they even offered another bowl of chips when we were low! As for the other food, my party ordered chicharrones, a carne asada taco, octopus taco, and al pastor burrito. The chicharrones were SO good and probably the highlight for me. I loved the sprinkle of chili lime on them, and when they came out they were crackling. You could definitely tell they were fresh! As for the tacos, I really liked the carne asada taco. It's different than your traditional carne asada taco, and the grilled onions were a great addition. The octopus taco was also good, and it didn't have the seafood-y smell that you get sometimes, which was good. It was also cooked really well, perfectly soft and not rubbery. The al pastor was good, but next time I'd probably get it in a taco instead of a burrito. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. My party opted to sit inside since it was quite warm. It was a nice ambiance, with music playing. Parking was also easy in the attached lot. Overall, I'd come back if I was craving more upscale Mexican food! read more

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Came here on a busy Wednesday night. The place was packed and for a table of five we were told ~20-minute wait. We headed to the bar--small space, only a handful of seats--only to find out our table was ready almost immediately. Off to a promising start! The biggest surprise? A speakeasy-style experience. We walked through the kitchen to another room set up for larger parties. Unexpected but a fun touch! We were served chips with four types of salsa. Heads up--the hot one is actually hot. Loved it. I had their gin and tonic--refreshing af. For apps, we went with the queso and guac, both solid choices with the chips. For tacos, I went with their signature tacos: spicy shrimp, asada, and pork belly. They definitely don't skimp on the protein. Shrimp taco: My least favorite. The shrimp were perfectly cooked (five decently sized pieces!), but the flavor fell flat--missing that spicy kick I was expecting. Asada taco: Loaded with protein. Honestly, I could've used an extra tortilla to split it in two. Bold flavor, would order again. Pork belly taco: The standout. Perfect size, and the sauce tied everything together. For dessert, we ordered churros and flan. The churros were bigger than expected. Crispy on the outside, soft inside--just how they should be. I skipped the flan, but my coworkers gave it a thumbs-up. Overall, good spot! I'd def come back when I'm in the area and in the mood to splurge a bit on Mexican. Next time, I'm going for the burritos. read more

Nixtaco - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

It was just okay, the high light taco was the shrimp and the octopus, the others were just okay, some were dry. A little over priced, but the experience was okay read more

Nixtaco has an amazing and unique twist on tacos! After one visit I can see why they're Michelin rated. Super trendy eats, the vibes inside were lively and service was impeccable. Great attention to detail in every part of the restaurant, even down to the restrooms. The music here was loud but fun and made you want to do the taco dance. This place seems like it would be found in Midtown Sacramento not in a neighborhood in Roseville. The server immediately came to greet us and brought us drinks and then chips with salsa. Loved the flight of salsas here. It was fun for the 4 people at my table as we all tried a little bit of each one; from mild to spicy. My favorite was the chipotle, it was creamy and tangy. Next our order of guacamole came. Perfect consistency! So flavorful. Topped with pickled red onions and micro greens this was some of the best guac I've had in recent memory and might be the highlight of my time here. The tacos here are super unique with choices like shrimp, pork belly, fried chicken it's hard to choose. Not to be forgotten are the traditional choices like pastor, asada and carnitas. Really something for everyone. My favorite was the Roadkill taco. The smoky flavor really stood out and made it feel like the most traditional one of house made choices. The Nixtaco was massive and had a lot going on. Loved the huge shrimp they use and the melted cheese blends perfect piled on the yummy tortillas. The fried chicken taco was very tasty and the Nashville hot spice was perfectly done with the juicy and crispy chicken. I'd order again on my next visit! My girlfriend did mention the carnitas being a bit salty. I have to agree but that could be the batch we had that day. Another highlight here was the Spanish rice. It was so fluffy and tasty. They're doing it right here and that alone should be a reason for a visit to Nixtaco. From the friendly, amazing service. The colorful decor, vibrant music and unique takes on a California staple like tacos, make sure you get on over to Nixtaco. Don't wait so long like I did! read more

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The menu was great, easy to read. Our sever was helpful navigating the menu and making suggestions. All the tacos were delicious. Unique and handmade. We had the chicken mole, spicy shrimp, hot chicken (we like hot but this was really hot), and carne asada, with a side of rice and black beans. It was delicious. But the overhead music was too loud. read more

Nixtaco - Carne asada and spicy shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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Our first and not last time at Nixtaco The staff were amazingly friendly, fast service and outstanding food and beverage offerings I enjoyed starting off with the guacamole, chips and variety of four salsas, followed by two tacos. Nixtaco Combination Shrimp mazatlan-style, rajas con queso, chicharrón, micro cilantro and toasted chile, peanut chipotle and sesame seed oil. Carne Asada Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak, Grilled Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Salsa Verde. Ended the meal with dessert Buñuelos Dessert pastry made from a crispy four tortilla, cinnamon, sugar and caramel drizzle read more

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What an awesome spot for some gourmet tacos! They used house made nixtamal blue corn tortillas which taste phenomenal and very authentic. I ordered a set amount of tacos: elote, short rib, and pork belly. My favorite out of the three was the pork belly because it had so much flavor from the honey glaze and peanut chipotle sauce. The tacos go for about $5-6 each so be prepared to spend. The short rib and elote taco were also good but nothing too special to me. I wasn't a fan of their Mac n cheese. It was bland and didn't have a cheesy kick; my son didn't even enjoy this and he loves Mac n cheese. I also ordered a carne asada burrito for $18! This isn't your typical burrito with the fillings; it's more of a gourmet version of La Taqueria's dorado burrito. It's stuffed with huge cubes of grilled steak, refried beans, caramelizes onions and to top off, grilled Oaxaca cheese. Everything came together nicely! It's delicious and they give generous portions of meat here which is my type of spot. Some might think it's overwhelming with meat but that's their style; plus you taste the quality and meat more. Please don't compare this place to a traditional taqueria. Instead, compare it to a top tier Mexican restaurant. Taqueria tacos and burritos look and taste different than these here but I love that they're both different. They also have an extensive selection of tequila at their bar which is always a plus. Their service is quality and they're always refilling your table with new salsa, chips, and water. They're all attentive and friendly. I'm a fan of this place and would definitely come back again! It's no wonder why it's recognized by the Michelin board. read more

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I absolutely adore Nixtaco, the ambiance is incredible, the staff, owners, the story behind it all is so great. I'm even obsessed with the cocktails! I will have to say though as delicious as everything is, it's super greasy and if you're sensitive at all you'll probably have a stomachache. But it tastes so good that it's worth it! We miss Cantina Pedregal. read more

Stopped in on the way up to Tahoe and every taco we tried was fantastic. House-made tortillas were tasty and robust enough to corral the generous filling. Salsas were tangy, spicy and fresh, crisped cheese gave the tacos heft, and the proteins were perfectly prepared. We tried spicy shrimp (plump and super flavorful), octopus (tender but toothsome), fried chicken (crispy and not over breaded), mushroom (simple but mushroomy), and combination (nice flavors, but a lot going on and no standout star), but our favorite was the al pastor (rich and meaty but balanced by sharpness of the green salsa and pineapple). Highly recommend the refried beans--came piping hot in an iron skillet. Would be great for an app for dipping chips. Rice was also quite tasty. Dry January so didn't get to try any of the spirits or beers, but selection looked great. Service was speedy and friendly, and vibe was comfortable and fun. Anyway, place fully lived up to the hype, and we'll be back. read more

Nixtaco - Selection of tacos: spicy shrimp, combination, and mushroom - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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Holy. Shit. That was so good. I'm literally still sitting here and HAD to post a review right now. Our food came out so fast, and was incredible. The staff is really on top of it even during a busy weekend lunch rush. It's also a really cute place! 10/10. Will come back. read more

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Great food. Lots of flavor. The best tacos I've ever had. Great service. We cant wait to go back!

I wanted to support this newer restaurant that was getting a lot of reviews so I stopped by. Each small taco was $7.50 at minimum. So I got the "spicy" shrimp taco (I asked no onions on my meal and the server let me know this normally has caramelized onions but wasnt listed as that on the menu) and a carnitas taco no onion. The amount of oil on the corn tortillas was really displeasing. I had to dab it with my napkins and it still was super oily. The shrimp taco was $8 and all it had was mozzarella cheese, 4 shrimps, and salsa molcajete. Again only 1 taco and the tortillas are about 5 inches diameter. Literally was expecting some cool inventive sauce or something about this that would make it worth $8. The carnitas taco was even worse I couldn't finish it. After dabbing the oil off, the first bite made me stop chewing. The meat was giving a flavor of like actual pigs in a pen. It was tasting like the smell of a literal pig pen. I tried to just chew the meat and it was definitely the meat. Idk what seasoning they are putting on the carnitas meat but it was horrendous. I asked for the check and did leave $5 for the server as he was great. I looked around as I left I saw people leaving flan after a few bites on their empty tables so I'm glad I didn't order that. I am Mexican so I think this place was made for the people who don't understand authentic Mexican food. If you're Mexican give it a try and see for yourself. I felt food was outrageously overpriced, terrible quality, but service was great (hence 2 stars). read more

Nixtaco - The amount of grease on the 2 tacos (shrimp and a carnitas) made me uncomfortable - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

Not sure how to really rate this restaurant. The ambience is cute, the food is different than your average tacos but I just feel meh about it. I have been here a couple times but recently tried again with my husband because I'd never had some of the interesting tacos before, so we went. The service could have been better. We came in a few minutes after 4pm on a Saturday and we were told that if they gave us a booth, they would need it back by 530pm. We looked at each other and thought it was an odd request but agreed. We were seated and ordered some drinks. The beer he went to order was out (of course) so he ordered a different one. I ordered a pink panther. The drinks showed up way after our tacos were half eaten, and the drinks were just meh. I wouldn't order it again. The free chips were undercooked so they had a weird stale taste to them. The little salsa dishes were okay. Cute presentation. We ordered chicharrones that were decent and kept popping the entire time we ate them. Interesting. Then we ordered 4 tacos. 2 different shrimp ones - one had cheese melted the other had black beans I think it was. I believe the black bean one was supposed to be spicy? Then we had a pork belly in melted cheese and octopus in melted cheese. The flavors were good - but nothing to write home about in my opinion. I think it's cool they have octopus and pork belly - I recommend the pork belly for sure and the shrimp with black beans. I've tried to like this place but it just ain't for us. It's also expensive. One octopus taco was $9. not worth it to me. read more

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Mixed feelings about NixTaco. The tacos were decent overall - my boyfriend raved about the octopus taco, but I found the others just okay. The biggest letdown was their salsa selection - nothing really had the kick I was looking for. Would love to see them add a properly spicy option! They have a full bar which is nice, though I didn't get a chance to verify if they use fresh fruit in their cocktails. One pet peeve: they serve water in plastic cups, which feels a bit cheap and environmentally unfriendly for a sit-down restaurant. read more

Nixtaco - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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I have to say I'm in a bit of shock with this review. We found them on the Michelin app and we're leaving very disappointed. One of the few good things I have to say about this place is that our server was amazing...but everything went downhill from there. The salsa platter was good, our favorites were the green and the third one down...was a bit thrown off that a tiny refill is $2 per salsa though Below are our reviews for the tacos we ordered: Pork al pastor - flavor of the meat was good but the ungodly amount of grease was a turn off Carne asada - absolutely no flavor in the meat and tasted like it had been sitting out and reheated Carnitas - did someone say liquid smoke? Because oh my gosh that's all I could taste, not a fan AT ALL Quesabirria - all the flavor was in the side sauce which was OKAY but this one was also insanely greasy Pollo en salsa verde - I like this one but the green sauce carried it, chicken was pull apart and tender which I liked Pork belly - some flavor in here was awful...smoke mixed with something else that both my boyfriend and I couldn't stomach Around the grease comments... I understand people vary on preferred amount of grease so to give some context I'm a don't wipe the grease off my pepperoni pizza type gal so when I say very greasy I mean it Last note, we sat on the patio and were swarmed by ants. They were all over our table within minutes and dropping through the table cracks onto our pants; we couldn't get out fast enough We unfortunately won't be coming back which is sad because we were very excited about this place and figured Michelin couldn't lead us astray read more

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FOOD - Nixtaco Combination: shrimp, chicharron, rajas con queso. Sooo good! Lots of flavor. 5/5 - Pork Al Pastor: pork, roasted pineapple, and salsa verde. This is my go-to taco but it was slightly underwhelming compared to the other two tacos. 3.75/5 - Quesabirria: beef birria with Oaxaca cheese. This is probably the best quesabirria I've tried. 4.75/5 - Flan: You expect a sweet and creamy dessert but this was too rich for me. I couldn't finish it. 3.5/5 - Churros: 3 churros drizzled with caramel sauce. I love a fresh churro! So good. Caramel sauce not needed. 4.5/5 - Complimentary chips and salsa: I liked the green and the medium spicy. The peanut was weird tasting and the hot was hot hot! 4/5 - Margarita: good but I was expecting a bigger glass for the price. 4/5 SERVICE: Our server was amazing! So welcoming, friendly, and an overall sweetheart! Shout out to our server, Jason! 5/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I would definitely come back. I would like to try some of their other tacos. read more

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Been coming here for years since it first opened. The tacos are nothing short of amazing! My personal favorite is the pork belly taco. These tacos are very unique and are all very flavorful. The variety of salsa that they give you with their chips are also very unique and flavorfulI. I eat until I can't eat anymore when I come here. The place is a little pricey per taco but the splurge is worth it. I only wish they brought back their duck carnitas taco that they had years ago. It was masterful. I moved out of state temporarily for a few years and every time I came back to visit, Nix was on the list! read more

Nixtaco - Spicy Shrimp, Pork Belly, Pastor, Octopus tacos - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

Not great. We had reservations for 5 at 5:30 the other day. Walked in and greeted - taken to a table for 4. 5 adults shouldn't be forced to sit in a table for 4 especially when we had reservations. Our server - who I won't mention - wasn't great. We get the chips and salsa - which were ok. She didn't bring water. She came to get drink orders and as one of the ladies in the party was choking/coughing asked for water. She said ok and just stood there continuing with the drink orders when she could see she was uncomfortable. A while later she returns and seems literally surprised we were still there and asks, "do you guys want food?" I'm sorry what??? The place was small and not crowded. Food was ok but at that point they had lost enough points it wasn't going to matter. Party of 5 / won't be back. read more

Nixtaco - Shrimp taco, potato taco, pork belly taco. - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

Our first time at Nixtaco last night. We will definitely be back! Everything we had was fresh and delicious. Start with the queso with chorizo and the guacamole then an assortment of tacos. The corn is amazing too. So, so good!! read more

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Loved coming here to find an award winning chef. The idea is farm to table and everything was excellent and fresh. The salsas were delightfully authentic for Mexican food. The tacos were so big and hardy. I recommend getting 2-3 tacos max per person. The style of dishes and blue corn tortilla is quite unique and is a restaurant mentioned in the Michelin restaurant guide. Definitely a must if you're in the Sacramento/Folsom area!! They have a full bar with unique house made drinks. read more

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My new favorite place! Food was amazing. The flavors were off the chart. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Nixtaco - 3 street tacos; chicken, shrimp and beef. - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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My food came cold, the cheese in one tortilla dry and burned, the tortilla hard, not warm at all. The steak was very dry. And they had no hot homemade salsa. Just tomatillo salsa. And it is served right of the refrigerator. Bad news. They had Tabasco and Cholula for the salsa??!! Won't be going back. The female server with a long gray braid was very pleasant. I didn't find any real effort has gone into the food. Maybe the drinks are good. I didn't have one. read more

I was really looking forward after all the great things I had heard and the Michelin rating. Very disappointed. Service was great but that is all that was great. The tacos were disappointing to say the least. Small. Not well presented. Was more like mini tostado appetizers without any frills. Came hungry; left hungry. Best food was the chips and flight of salsas. Will not return. read more

Everything was fantastic as always. Fabulous food, especially the delicious octopus tacos. My boyfriend loved the fried chicken taco. The queso fundido with the chorizo is to die for! So glad we tried it. Delicious with the handmade tortillas as well as chips. read more

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Second time visiting Nixtaco. Brought my mother and aunt. We all loved the food, great service, and fun atmosphere. The carne asada tacos on the blue corn tortillas are the winner! The high quality of the food is very noticeable and appreciated. read more

Nixtaco - Carne asada taco, armadillo taco - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

I went to Nixtaco today and it was subpar. I bought 4 tacos and a drink and I paid $45. Food had little to no flavor. The service was fantastic, they served me fast. However, maybe for good reason... maybe it was premade? The environment was nice, good vibes overall. Hopefully the food improves soon. read more

Pork Belly Taco...sooo good... Margarita...so good Salsas, chips, tortillas...amazing! Every single employee...top notch! $5 for a canned coke...straight unnecessary robbery...that's just disrespectful. Don't do that. It's not worth it. read more

Exceptional tacos, but horrendous tortilla chips. I would have given this place 5 stars based on the tacos and flan, but the chips are simply unacceptable. No self respecting Mexican restaurant should serve chips this bad. I'm assuming these are right out of a wholesale bag. I've had much better from a grocery store. The salsas were decent. The peanut salsa was relatively unique for me. I enjoyed the habanero one the most. It had a nice smoky flavor with just the right amount of heat. Regarding the tacos the corn one is a must have. Also highly recommend the cauliflower, potato and avocado ones. The margarita was made with real lime juice and not the stupid mix out of a bottle one is often served. It hit pretty hard so feel like there was a decent amount of alcohol in it. If this place had decent chips it would definitely be on my must visit list. read more

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Worth the hype? No. Worth the prices? Also no. The real kicker was horrible service. It was our first time and told our server about our daughter's nut allergy. Emphasized multiple times. They brought out sauces and DID NOT disclose one of them was made with peanuts. Are you flipping serious? We overheard the table next to us mention it before we let our kids try it...Unacceptable Nixtaco, train your waitstaff better. read more

Came here with my date for lunch. It wasn't busy which was great. We got to eat outside in the patio area. Customer service was good. We were counting the number of different people who helped us while we were there. Got up to 6 people. All very kind. I ordered a asada burrito and a chicken mole taco and quesabirria taco. I have a pork allergy so I could not have the beans available at the place. Sadly they don't have a bean option for me. The quesabirria taco was great 5 star. The chicken mole taco was not good. The chicken mole itself was good with decent flavor, but the tortilla was terrible. So that made the chicken mole taco a pass from now on. The asada burrito was above average. It was funny the burrito was opened at both ends. So you can really pick it up to eat. The meat was soft and tender. Rice was above average. Avocado was great. I would get it again and just ask for more cheese. Overall it's a nice place and I would come back. Just hope they can offer a bean substitute for people with pork allergies. read more

Nixtaco - Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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Nixtaco is wildly overrated, and its inclusion in the Michelin Guide feels more like hype than substance. Yes, the ingredients are good and the concept sounds elevated on paper, but the execution doesn't justify the pedestal it's been put on. The tacos are inconsistent, portions are small for the price, and flavors often miss the mark--either under-seasoned or trying too hard to be "creative" without cohesion. For a place that leans so heavily on authenticity and technique, the end result is surprisingly forgettable. Service and wait times don't help either. Long lines and limited availability create an artificial sense of exclusivity that the food simply doesn't back up. When you strip away the buzz, what's left is a decent taco shop--not a destination, and certainly not Michelin-worthy. There are plenty of taco spots doing it better, with more balance, better value, and more soul, without needing a guide or press push to validate them. Michelin recognition should be about exceptional, memorable food. This just isn't that. read more

Tacos are bombbb!! I tried a couple different ones but the roadkill is my favorite. They give you some different salsas to try all of which were good. Yummy drinks too! Nice spot for a quick casual date night read more

Nixtaco - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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Hubs and I tried out Nixtaco during our day trip to Roseville. We started off with the complimentary salsa boat and chips. The verde and miso salsa were my favorites. For our main entrée, I ordered: + 2 Grilled Mushrooms on flour tortilla. + Carne Asada Hubs ordered: + Octopus + Pork Belly + Spicy Shrimp + Pollo en Salsa Verde. This was my taco which I handed over to hubs cause I was not vibing with the wet taco. For dessert, we tried the 3 Churros upon recommendation from our server. The churros came with a delicious not-to-sweet caramel drizzle on top. It felt like it was twice fried as it had a nice crunch to it. I loved them and I still cannot stop thinking of them. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant isn't large but has outdoor seating. We came for lunch and the spot had a 15-20 minute wait. All in all, it's worth checking out especially due to having a Michelin bib. Cheers. read more

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The asada meat was juicy and tender and delicious , you can taste the good quality of their products, the place is really nice, the staff are very friendly,but the short rib and the chicharron were way too salty, if you're looking for authentic Mexican tacos this is not the place. read more

Nixtaco - Well "best tacos "definitely are in the Bay Area - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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This is a nice taco place nestled is a small strip mall. Crazy to think a Michelin rated restaurant is there. The food is a bit pricey but not terrible. I like it, but with my allergies it's kinda wasted on me. Last time I went there the sever said "Here's your food with everything good removed." So...kinda left a bad taste in my mouth but I fully agree I am being overly sensitive. Wish I could eat more! Great vegan options too. read more

The hype. $8 tacos. Thick chewy tortillas. I was intrigued. Meats are beautiful. Pork belly is tough and tough to eat. The thickness of the tortilla enters into the taste profile of the meats it contains. Better than your favorite taco stand? Not sure. A little stuffy on the service side, need to relax a bit. It's popular, not entirely sure it's worth it. read more

Stopped in last Thursday w/ my mom and son for lunch. Service was quick and helpful as usual. Mom had two shrimp tacos and my son and I each had a carne asada burrito. Everything was tasty and on point. Best carne asada burrito I've had in NorCal for sure. Chicharrones are awesome!! Hot w/ lime is yummy!! read more

Nixtaco - Shrimp Tacos!! One w/bacon & one spicy!! - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

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Arrive at restaurant at 450pm. Happy hour over at 5pm. Walter arrived 5pm on the dot and refused to give happy hour price on margarita. Who does that? You obviously didn't want to make money on our second drink or food order. We left..ADIOS Thank you Casa Romas for the 6pm happy hour, fantastic service and delicious enchiladas verde. Let's not forget fresh guacamole 5 read more

Nixtaco - The restaurant. - Mexican Near Me - Roseville, California

The tacos are so flavorful and unique. The servers are kind! They even gave my child free salsa and chips to go! Such a cute environment with fun music playing! They have amazing salsa platters and chips! Great stop! read more

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