Chad W.
Yelp
One of the best burger and fries you'll find in Houston.
I've been eating at Niko Nikos since 1995.
I'm a creature of habit, when I find something I like on the menu I usually stick with it, so I've loved the usual Gyros or Souvlaki, Greek potatoes, hummus, falafel, or the wonderful Chicken Avelegmo soup.
But today I was in the mood for a burger and if there is one thing so know, Dimitri Fetokakis (the Owner) has never steered me wrong.
Years ago he said "try the burger, it's really good," and I'm sorry to say I never wanted to "waste" a trip to NikoNikos on just a burger.
Wow was I sorry I waited. I ordered it for pickup since I live close and I was settling in for a Netflix afternoon.
That was one of the juiciest, most deliciously satisfying burgers I've had in years. I ordered a burger with grilled onions, jalapeños, and Kasseri (Greek) cheese, medium, and their fabulous hand cut fries. I know the fries are very important to Dimitri because we met in 95 when I was eating with my parents and he stopped by the table to check on our food and noticed we hadn't eaten many fries that day. We were honest and said they were a bit cold and not very good. He made sure we had a hot fresh order, up to his usual standards immediately and thanked us for bringing it to his attention.
That and the love for his family impressed me and won him a customer for life. We've talked many times since that day when I'd bump into him somewhere and he is always smiling and warm. His staff is top notch and it's been fun to watch this family man grow his parent's little restaurant into the Houston icon it is now.
Today I was reminded how intentioned Dimitri is. If it's on the menu, it's not an afterthought, it's meant to be there for a reason. It's that good.
Don't overlook the burger!