Nico's

i been coming here for 8 years and this is the ONE. i’ve driven across town and even moved away and came back and had to stop here. food is ridiculous, seating is plenty, always find parking, facility is clean, super fresh ingredients, and you can always find a family member behind the counter. i always get the breakfast burrito and it slaps every time. the potatoes they put in there are always perfect. the tacos are crazy as well and they have bomb desserts. not to mention they’re always so fast. i’m in and out in 20 minutes and their drive thru is always quick as well. can’t say enough. will forever be a Tucson staple for me.

I like this place. Had lunch and ordered Carne Asada and Rolled Tacos. Nico’s had a diner vibe. It was a bit expensive but the portion was big. Paid $28 for the 2 dishes.

Fantastic food, friendly staff, fun yet simple vibe. We get their breakfast burritos with sour cream all the time. I love their accompanying sauces too.

The young man at the counter was very nice and friendly. I ordered the fish taco combo, which included 2 tacos, rice, beans, and a medium drink. The rice and beans were decent. The tacos were disappointing, though. The fish was overcooked, and the breading was burned and hard. The taco shells fell apart as soon as I picked them up. So, I ate them with a fork using the partial shell pieces as pushers. The pico and the salsa verde were very good. I ordered a flan for dessert. It was not good and not worth the cost. I won't say I won't go back, but I will never order that meal again. I spent $20. Not worth it.

I've been eating here for many years and have never been remotely disappointed in the food. Hot, fresh and delicious food is the norm here along with OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE. The friendly caring staff is the real treat. Good people making great food. I'm especially fond of the carne asada taco plate with rice and beans. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 This Nico's proudly offers a military discount which is always appreciated. 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 ************************************* You can reasonably expect to be AGGRESSIVELY PANHANDLED here as the general geographical surrounding area is in severe decline. I couldn't even get out of the car before l had one surrounding my car door. I felt as if l was being stalked. I found the intensity of the entire (in your face) parking lot encounter rather concerning and extremely alarming. I never felt unsafe, but the encounter was EXCESSIVELY aggressive and highly confrontational.

Yummy! I had two tacos, and my friend had a plate with meat, beans, and rice. His plate came with two tortillas. These were the best.

The best vegetarian chorizo! Restaurant is always immaculate. The food is fresh and well prepared. The chile relleno burrito enclosed one of the best rellenos I've had in years.

My family and I are native Tucsonans of Hispanic descent. So we know authentic Mexican food. This NICO'S is the only one in Tucson that I will eat at. I love their chicken taco's (not rolled) with lettuce and cheese, chicken chimichangas (not enchilada style) DELICIOUS and my other family members - rolled chicken tacos, chimichangas, burritos and super nachos. I truly enjoy the food at THIS LOCATION! I live by the Tucson Mall, however, my family and I are all over town. So trust me we have tried them all. This location on Broadway by Park Place Mall is my FAVORITE place to eat, drive thru or delivery. The food is always fresh, hot (temperature) and delicious. In this day and age, the price is perfect and very good portions! What I also really appreciate is their customer service. You know it's not just a paycheck, they are not just putting in their time. They enjoy their jobs, they take pride in the service they provide and above all, they strive for customer satisfaction. We are all human, so it does happen, mistakes that is (so far only once, Ikr).They do not take any constructive criticism personally, they have no problem correcting any mistakes and that is rare indeed, with any business interactions in this day and age. Right? Delicious food, great portions, reasonable pricing and excellent customer service 💯👍. Check it out..... P. S. They have 2 types of chicken for certain menu items. Shredded chicken with red chili and grilled, juicy, shredded chicken. I prefer the latter since I am a wimp when it comes to hot/spicy food. Bon appetit 🌯🌮 🥤

First time eating at Nico's My husband ordered the carnitas burrito and I ordered the 6 rolled tacos and everything was delicious, the service was fast and great customer service. We will be definitely be coming back

They're always so nice to make my breakfast burrito "dietetic ", without the tortilla. I add extra onions and cheese and add a side of of sour cream and salsa verde. It's enough for two breakfasts honestly, if I could stop

Great food and friendly staff! Their breakfast burritos are excellent. They are stuffed with your favorites and enough for two people. Not much ambiance but great for take out food.

I've been craving a great breakfast burrito and Nico's is it. I've tried a couple around town and this is definitely my favorite so far, hands down. Chorizo & Eggs Burrito with potatoes was amazing. Quick and kind service, stuffed, and not too expensive. I will definitely be back!

This is the place to go for tasty and affordable Mexican food. Prices are still lower here than at other places, and the portions are filling. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon after another afternoon walking along the Loop with our dogs. I had a Flying Saucer and my friend ordered a Super Burrito. Both meals were under $11. Service was fast and friendly. My Saucer had plenty of chicken to compliment the refried beans. I ate it all, including the fried flour shell. I didn't need to eat anything else the rest of the day. This place has outdoor seating facing Broadway, but our dogs were happy resting in the truck in the shade

This location absolutely sucks. They are NEVER open when they say they will be--whether you're looking at business hours online or the hours posted on the front door. There have been at least three separate occasions in the last two years when we have showed up during their posted business hours only to find no one there. The food? It's fine! Middle-of-the-road drive-thru Mexican: Better than Losbetos and Viva, but not as good as Filiberto's and certainly not as good as any food truck. But the prices are definitely higher than the quality of the food. That's always been my issue with Nico's. Two burritos will easily run you $20. Assuming they're even open to make them for you, that is.

This Nico's has NEVER let me down. My boyfriend and I go to this specific location at least once every 2 weeks and they are always very nice and the food is amazing.

Mexican food was delicious. Tasted like I was in Mexico. I had their beef taco and beef burrito combo. Also had a issue that they immediately took care of went above and beyond to be helpful and great solution. This was done as a delivery to my home and over the phone. I love going there for my Mexican food fix.

Me and my husband use to love going here I'm not to sure if it's just the new employees or what but we both got extremely sick after with food poisoning and not to mention we got super nachos and super burrito just for it to be not evenly proportioned so half the food was straight guacamole and sour cream and like no carne sada

I'm a big fan of the Steak, Eggs and cheese burritos and lately at other Nico's they have been skimping on steak and replacing it with potatoes but that isn't the case here. The burrito's are packed with steak and still under $10.

They make a really good chorizo potato egg & cheese burrito. Their red and green salsas are so much better than a lot of other stores.

Food is good but they close early too often. Went there today at 8:40 pm and they close at 9. Lights out and nobody in sight. Too bad. Won't go back.

Seriously GOOD! I have tried all over Tucson to find a really good tasty, not greasy chorizo burrito, and I found it here, this is the only location that makes it perfect! everything we have tried here is delicious. You cannot go wrong.!

I walked by Nico's Mexican Food when I was out for a stroll while staying nearby. When I did I was interested and filed it in the back of my mind to possibly stop in. I'm certainly glad I did. The inside is very unassuming but it works well. You'll find a very extensive menu board posted overhead and a clean dining area. I quickly found what I wanted and ordered to go. I ordered two bean burritos without cheese. I'll put my disclaimer here if anyone is mostly plant based like I am, I don't know if the re fried beans contain lard. I didn't ask. Some places use lard in their re fried beans and if I would have thought of it at the time I would have asked. Anyway, my to go order came out very fast (less then 5 minutes) in the mean time I visited the salsa bar and got a few tasty looking salsas. I wish they were labeled but it's not a big deal. The burritos were huge! Truly large portions are served here. When I got back to my hotel I ate the burritos and they were very, very good. I was surprised at the flavors of such a simple dish but the tortilla was outstanding and the beans were on point. I added salsas to them and it just made the flavors more intense. I really enjoyed my meal and it was very reasonably priced. The service was very warm and kind. I will most definitely be back if I am in the area again.

I ordered a machaca & egg burrito this morning.15 minutes later I eat it & 1) it's NOT machaca (dried beef) its straight birria. I know what a machaca burrito is and they gave me birria! 2) They included all the birria JUICE when they plopped it in my tortilla which meant the tortilla was soggy & dripping enough juice that it filled their salsa container. I'm highly disappointed that they didn't give me what I asked for. If you didn't have machaca on hand then say so & I would have ordered something else. I was at work & unable to return the burrito. This was my second bad experience at this location & was hoping with alot of time passed they improved but apparently not. I'll stick to Nicos on Broadway & Kolb where they give you what you order, food is seasoned well, & fire it up as you order. Avoid this location!!

Definitely the most excellent chorizo burrito I've eaten as of late. THEY HAVE REAL POTATOES HERE!!! YAY! Horchata is delish. Service is quick and pleasant.

Quick service at the drive thru, excellent price for an absolutely huge and delicious burrito! Will be back when I am in Tucson.

Nico's is a Tucson fast food institution! This chain of Mexican-inspired restaurants offers a simple menu of tacos, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, chimichangas, quesadillas, tortas, and combo plates, all with a similar selection of proteins and all at ridiculously cheap prices! But I have to admit.. my first bite of Nico's was a sore disappointment. I started with the green chile taco, which came with chunks of pork in a chile verde salsa, topped with lettuce and shredded processed white and yellow cheese, all on two soft corn tortillas. The pork was disappointingly dry and the salsa was flavorless. On the side came two additional salsas (red and green), but both of these were watery and flavorless too. A slight improvement on the chile verde was the shredded beef taco, which came on a slightly crunchy (but pliable) tortilla shell along with the same generic lettuce/cheese toppings. The beef tasted better and was juicier than the pork, but overall, this taco was still a bit of a disappointment flavorwise. But then my eyes were opened. Nico's has a whole menu of breakfast burritos (served all day), and I ordered the machaca and eggs burrito. The machaca was a shredded dried beef, which had been rehydrated and then layered with scrambled egg and green chili pepper, all wrapped up inside a flour tortilla. The machaca was definitely the star of the burrito--it was super juicy and had a hearty, meaty flavor that went surprisingly well with the scrambled egg and the slight spice of the chili pepper. The flour tortilla that the burrito came on was unlike flour tortillas I've had elsewhere--it was super chewy and slightly gummy (in a good way) and even had some flavor all on its own! It was the perfect vessel for delivering the delicious fillings of the burrito! So while the tacos at Nico's were skippable, the burritos were a revelation, and the amount of meat that came inside was unbelievable given the price point!

Not good burritos. If you like a giant flavorless Super Burrito this could be good for you but if you like flavor and juiciness and cheesiness move on. The carne asada looked old and boiled. It was chewy and not seasoned. The tortilla was barely cooked, we took it home and threw them on the stove to toast. The Fish Tacos was inedible. The fish itself was hard. It looks like they burned the fish and still decided to put it in the tacos. The Nachos Supreme was store bought chips with a spoon of the boiled beef thrown on top and cheese melted on top. The only good thing was the salsa.

I've come to the drive through a few times specifically for the rolled tacos. They are not like typical taco shops because the rolled tacos are twice as big and seem to have better quality. The only downside is that they put them in paper and then place a pile of cold cheese on them without heating it. Sort of hard to eat that way when you're on the run. But I'll def keep going back!

Not bad for fast Mexican. The drive-thru is the only option as dine in is closed. The service was pretty fast and the menudo was pretty good. It was a nice balance of hominy and tripe. I wish they had packed chiles and oregano, but got the other accompaniments like limes, onions, and cilantro. The menudo ran about $8 which seems to be reasonable price for the food.

I was very happy with my order at this location. The 6 rolled tacos chicken is my favorite but what makes it better is the guys that work in the mornings I also seem to catch the crew that is always warm and welcoming and more appreciative of the business than you'd come to expect from a fast food Mexican spot. That makes the difference! Sometimes you can appreciate a friendly smile at the start of a hectic day when you just need a taco. I go the extra mile avoiding the other Nicos on Broadway (which is closer to me) only because of the service being much better and the food always on point and made to a higher standard. Thank you nIcos and thanks to the morning crew happy to help! They make the difference!!

Food is SO GOOD. We got the carne asada burrito and it is just as good as all the other reviews say it is. My boyfriend has had a ton of Mexican food before and called it the best burrito he's EVER had. Meat is very juicy and plentiful. Chicken enchiladas are also very good. Meat is also juicy and plentiful. Sauce is mild but good flavor. Beans are slightly chunky which I like. Fish tacos were okay. Slightly bland and taco fell apart because there was so much filling inside. Would probably recommend something else. Overall, food is super good and service is quick!! Also, make sure you check in here so that if you get a combo, you get a free medium drink!

They use diced potatoes instead of Papas Fritas in their California Burrito. Both a surprise and a disappointment. California Burrito is supposed to have "street fries". Otherwise the quality is fine.

The service is great, but the food is always undercooked. I've order multiple times now, and every time it is undercooked. The potatos are not done, which cause them to feel hard and not taste right. The cheese is never melted. The bacon is soft and chewy, when it's supposed to be crunchy. Things like this make a huge difference in the quality of the meal, and I'm not gonna come here anymore if my food is going to be undercooked every time.

I was at my wits end when I came here. Long day of hiking all day and dealing with a toddler that just would not go to bed. As soon as daddy tagged in (we were traveling) I was out the door! Literally, I don't even think I put on a bra. I sat my happy butt down with a giant plate of nachos and just let the nachos take all of my stress and anxiety away. After a very long day of hiking and exploring, this stuff plus a lime jarrito soda hit the SPOT! It's not fancy, most of the best fast mexican places aren't. My goal was to eat all the mexican food I could while I was in Arizona. This place was great, cheap, fast.

Nico's is a Tucson institution that has been around for many years, and now boasts several locations in Southern Arizona. At first, they might seem to be a little expensive, but you get what you pay for, since they provide you with some massive quantities of food! I really love their bacon egg and cheese breakfast burritos, and was surprised to find that they now serve them 24 hours a day. For lunch I highly recommend their taco salad, which I wash down with a cup of horchata.

Quantity over quality. The burrito is huge but has no taste. The steak burrito tasted boiled, and the tortilla was raw and uncooked. Fish Taco had 3 rock hard stripes that looked like burnt fries. It was inedible and had to be throw out. All in - we wasted $60 on 4 burritos and nachos. Expensive. Will not return.

Ok... back today for lunch and I need a damn nap... that's right, Post Meal Sleepies (AKA PMS) or as some know it... puppy tummy is in full effect. On the menu for today, Carne Asada Burrito. Good lord... day two and another menu item that literally rivals any I've had elsewhere if not surpasses. Dead serious... The portions and required ingredients are generous, the fillers and nonsense are nonexistent. Just an absolutely fantastic meal. Staff: Courteous, happy, friendly, helpful and proficient. Seating area and kitchen: spotless and organized. Bathroom: Clean!!! All said, I'll be back and I'll recommend to any who ask.

Best fast chili relleno burrito in Tucson, esp if you add sour cream and guac! The breakfast burros are also delicious. And great service, Ariana is always so cheerful and helpful. Love this place. Also major plus for van / work truck folks: no roof on the drive thru, so you can easily pull up in a large rig! Only con: they only take cash for tips (but you can pay with a card just fine). Go!

So I'm in town because I had planned on something and it was a total fail. Now I'm hungry and what's around? Been hearing this place called nico in the tucson area. Fast mexican food. Kind of like out los favs in the phx valley only this particular location was incredible. Now I actually had something before this but my roommate was still hungry and wanted to check this place. I got the 3 rolled tacos with guac and cheese and she got the flying saucer. So heres my thing with rolled tacos. Not the greatest food pick. But if you get the right stuff in then boom I'm happy. Well it wasnt that great. Seriously is this only a AZ thing. Back in cali all the rolled tacos come with guac and cheese without having me to ask and on top shredded lettuce and sour cream. So yea. Kind of a bummer. My roommate offered some of her flying saucer. Just so I cant get a opinion on that. Wow. Wtf. Why didnt I order this (lol cause I was full that's why) this was great. This was much better than los favs and what made this better was the carne asada. It wasnt chewy and soft. Alot of fast food mexican joints tend to have really chewy asada. For me that's a game changer. Why. Because it's been cooked with flavor. Flavor is still in the meat. If its chewy you're not going to think about flavor. That's what you want when take your first bite.

The service at this location is amazing! The cashier was super nice and explained the menu throughly. We ordered the carne asada fries which looked appetizing and the portion size was huge. Taste wise, it was a little bit of a let down. There was guacamole, cheese and salsa but I couldn't taste any of those things especially the carne. Will I be back? Most likely. The prices are cheap and I think I would like to explore the menu further.

Absolutely disgusting, I am so disgusted with the food here. I asked for four tacos & I got these giant soggy full-size XL tortillas with overlord Carne Asada. Way TOO MUCH salt. I'm talking overload borderline it took me to the doctor. I am allergic to avocados. Nowhere on the menu does it say the tacos have avocados on it. The red salsa was full of salt as well. This caused a huge health issue for me eating here. I spent over $25 for 4 tacos. I don't understand, do not eat here. Horrible prices; horrible food. Absolutely horrible. CHILL OUT ON THE SALT...

The only Mexican restaurant I will go out of my way for! Their portioning is are so filling! When we go we always get GREAT service! Ariana makes sure to give the best service and her customer service is awesome! Thank you for putting customers first and always having a great attitude!

I ate so Nico's for three meals in a single day while I was in town (live in FL) for work. For breakfast I ordered the chorizo burrito but added potatoes and cheese. Bad choice. The potatoes were too but and were firmer than I like. I ended up picking them out. For lunch I had their super burrito which was amazing. And for dinner the plain chorizo burrito. If I could have I would have brought a couple dozen chorizo burritos with me back to FL.

On a whim I came in for the first time. That was the best burrito I've ever had. It tasted fresh and it was quick. Arianna was great at helping me choose a great dinner. You will not leave this place hungry! Highly recommend!

I came here one or two times to try the California burrito because I heard this location was the same chain as the ones located around southern California and San Diego. I got the California burrito which came with carne asada, fries, cheese, pico, and I think sour cream (which is not the same as the one in SD). I was definitely a little disappointed probably because my expectations were too high but definitely think this is one of the better taco shops in Tucson.

Service is always friendly, order is always correct, and you get GENEROUS portions (we usually always get two meals each) and DELICIOUS! We go out of our way to get weekend meals here. Highly recommend!

This was the worst burrito I have ever ordered. The meat was highly suspect And certainly not from any chicken. I spend my life eating burritos. I've eaten burritos in Guatemala and Honduras and Tennessee and this was the worst I've ever eaten or attempted to eat.. I left half of it in the parking lot. The rest of it just wouldn't come up. Don't ever eat here.

Love love this place been coming here for years and years delish food and amazing service. Salsa is he best in Tucson

I used the drive through because I was craving a carne asada burro. I was not disappointed. The service was fast and the food was good! I didn't love the green salsa, it didn't have a lot of flavor. But other than that I was very happy!

A drive through visit for a breakfast burrito: a bit of a wait, but service was very friendly, ending with the question, red or green salsa? In the bag: enough little cups of salsa to fill a bathtub, fourteen napkins and a burrito the size of a newborn. Between the salsa and the grease from the chorizo laced through, what must have been four eggs, the fourteen napkins were barely enough. I'm a three-meal-a-day kind of guy and I didn't need lunch that day. The grease also stayed with me the rest of the day. If you live in Tucson and have never been to a Nico's or something ending in Bertos or Betos you are either a health nut or a hermit but this particular location is strictly about those breakfast burritos for me. Just keep the Tums bottle close after one.

Every time I order at Nico's, I get huge portions, very careful considerations towards my dietary restrictions, and the chef is extremely accommodating to any additions I want to add to the food I order. On top of that, they have the best refried beans I've ever had. And a special shout-out to all the amazing employees, especially Arianna, for all their patience.

Nico's food is sooo much better than any other fast food. The very best part about every single Nico's location that I have been to has always been the staff (and I have been to a lot!). They have the friendliest, most considerate staff. Hands down the best bean and cheese burritos in Arizona.

Nicos is amazing I have been going for years and it's always so tasty the owners are really nice and the restaurant all around is one of the best and I confirm that it's delicious it's one of my favorite weekend spots of me and my fiancé are going on a road trip or a day trip it's my favorite spot I love it.

The food was flavorless and bland. There was so much water at the bottom of my taco that the shell was soggy by the time I got to my car! I knew I should of walked out when I wasn't greeted or approached while waiting at the register and several employees walked by. Lesson learned!

Arianna is THE BEST! National burrito day, large office order. She went the extra mile! Food...never disappoints! Thank you all!

Wow! My husband and I have lived in Tucson nearly 7 years and had never tried Nico's. COVID has forced us to seek out more drive-thru and takeout options. We finally tried Nico's this week and had a pleasant surprise. We ordered a Chorizo, Potato and Cheese Burrito, a Nacho's Supreme with Ground Beef (instead of Carne Asada that it usually comes with) and Ground Beef Tacos. The ground beef had a delicious flavor and was cooked well, but moist and not dry like some other Mexican takeout. My husband loved his burrito so much he purposely saved half of dinner for his morning breakfast the next day. Service was patient and friendly in the drive-thru.

The burrito was huge (#7 breakfast burrito). It was a nice mix of country potatoes, egg and cheese. The tortilla just wasn't my style and that's not to say there was anything wrong with it. I am admittedly picky about my tortillas. The salsas were very good with a nice kick. The staff was great. I'll be back to try the fish tacos. I went back the same day for the fish taco special. It was great! Extra star guys.