The food here isn't what it used to be place needs to train their staff!!!! The workers don't seem to care about what they are serving customers!! read more

Walked in today mid-day, and it smelled soooooo clean! The ladies are pretty much always on point with orders and sweetness. There have only been a handful of visits where someone has rushed me, or been rude. So that's pretty good for such a busy hot spot. Being a Native Tucsonan, this will remain a staple Awesome Mexican eatery. Helps that they are 24 hours for those late benders or cravings! Thanks Nico's!!! read more

I am pretty shocked by how many low ratings this place has, because I think it hits the spot. One of the major reasons for that is that it's only about three minutes' drive from my place, so that's major points, otherwise I'd probably go with Taco Shop as my go-to 24-hour Mexican joint. Still, I really love Nico's overall. They're always open, I know what to expect, I've never had an order made incorrectly, nobody who works there is pretentious, I can speak Spanglish and know that I'll be completely understood (I strongly believe you will--and should be--treated differently at a taco shop if you are down and can speak accentless Spanish than if you think "empanada" has an ñ in it), and I kind of love that they have real authentic stuff but also junky fun Caucasian things like super fries, which I should be ashamed to like but can't help doing so, because they are satisfying af sometimes. This is not a fancy sit-down place, but it's ridiculous to judge it by those standards because it's not trying to be that. It's trying to be a joint where you can get some solid food when you're hungry at weird hours. And it has succeeded. read more

HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE! Worst Mexican shop In Tucson! Old stale tortillas bland food worst service biggest regrets with guaranteed stomach aches. Should I say anything more...... read more

My first few experiences with Nicos were actually decent. Until that one time I got a really cold carne asada burrito. Quality went down. Never went back again. read more

This place has great stuff for the time they're open, and they seem to know it. In the daytime the breakfast burritos and carne asada taste fresh, but by the time the night crowd comes around it seems like everything turns out greasy. And if that's their business model, that's great. It should be known though, to those passing through read more

For years and years, I thought to myself, who in their right and sober mind would EVER eat at Nico's? And then I met my boyfriend....I was grossed out by his regular order of two burritos, one carne asada and the other, breakfast with bacon. Finally, one day I had to have a bite and taste a Nico's burrito. Verdict? Carne Asada: unacceptable and I would never order it myself. It's just asking for tummy troubles. Breakfast burrito? Drop the bacon and order it with ham instead. This is more like a 2.5 review, but more often than not, the drive-through attendants and have been super nice and I've been known to knock over their tip jar with my side view mirror once or twice.....and they were still nice about it. I got to know all these attendants over the last few years, picking up food for my boyfriend and dropping it off at the hospital where he works, and now, I'll admit, once in a blue moon, I'll order a breakfast burrito with ham, potatoes, go light on the cheese. They use yellow greasy cheese, they should switch to monterey jack. And as Heather M mentioned, they definitely use french fry cut potatoes. But once in a while, late late at night, I'll pick up a Nico's burrito, eat a quarter of it and give the rest to my love. On the plus side, they use a decent quality tortilla, but they could do better. Taqueria Juanito's serves the most legit breakfast burrito in town and it's not the size of a football. Runner up is Taqueria el Pueblito. Sorry Nico's, you're dead last, BUT thanks for all the memories and for being open 24 hours. read more

I'm not too harsh and I rarely write reviews ... But wanted to warn you guys. A few months ago I purchased a burrito via the drive thru. I began to eat the burrito and the potatoes were so raw that I had to turn around and return it (overall it was bad quality). Less than 2 minutes had passed and I still had my receipt. I went to tell them about this & they were not very nice about it and said that they don't do refunds. I was grossed out by the place and wasn't interested in anything else after the bad food & service. Long story short ... You get what you get. No guarantees. :-/ read more

This is the worst Mexican food I have ever had in the state of Arizona. I had the California burrito and it really sucked. The carne asada was horrible. It was bland and tough. The worst part about this pathetic burrito was the French fries that were actually just boiled potatoes. They were tossed in at one end like a giant clump of boiled limp potatoes. It was really disappointing because I was starving and looking forward to some good Mexican food. I also had a beef taco and that was average at best. With so many good Mexican resteraunts in Tucson there is really no reason to go to this one. Save you're money and do better somewhere else. read more

I used to live around corner from this Nicos. So I drive here to get breakfast burro cuz I THOUGHT they were way way better than Los Betos. Ha, I won't patronize either anymore. Am I in fucking space or what, but fast food and even most sit down food totally SUCKS snemore...For $10 for a ham and bacon burro and a pint of beans, at least the frickin management could make sure a $6 burro is actually Hot, not a hard tortilla and actually had some substance to it. The beans were very bland and didn't even come with s pinch of cheese. OMG. Cheap ass MF's. I read a post where someone said these greasy folk charge a Gringo tax. Your right, I get over charged every single time to the point I ask for a to go menu so I can add it up or a receipt, you notice the receipt is NEVER itemized. I'm not racist and would help anyone if they needed it no matter their color, but I....ME, This white chick feels I'm being discriminated against often. I go out to eat and server can't speak good English. I go thru drive thru I get ripped off, not only my money but quality of food. I go do business with some businesses and the help can't speaka de english. Not just Hispanic, I see it with Asian, Indian and others....just Please, speak our language if your gonna serve us and count on our money to help Americanize Your ass... said with a smile!!! ........ Really, is that honestly too much to ask? ???? I'm fed up. If I immigrate to another country I'm dam sure gonna attempt to learn their language. I could say the same about the last Chinese restaurant I went to, it sucked, but had great reviews. I'm wondering now why the crab puffs came out pathetically small and not puffy at all, more like crab flats and they were cold. ....grrrrr....Thinking that cuz I'm American, I better stick with baseball, Apple pie and Chevy's. Dam, that sucks cuz I sho like to live vicariously thru the food I eat. Why can't people just take pride in what they do? I know, deep question, deeper answer. Hey, does anyone know where to get really good Apple pie? Buuuuaaaahhhaaaaaa. read more

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Probably the weirdest Mexican place I've ever been to. As soon as I finished my last bite I felt like crap. The enchiladas there shouldn't even be called enchiladas cause they can't live up to the name. And also while I was there they sold a homeless man a pair of headphones for about 5 bucks at their front counter... read more

No, just no..... Just a quick question, "HOW ON EARTH DO YOU MESS UP A QUESADILLA???" I have been to this location several times and each time I'm more and more dissatisfied. Poor preparation, terrible service, and a half cooked quesadilla later and I am more than ready to never come back to any Nico's ever again. Disappointed is the only words I have at this point. read more

Dear Nico's, To you it was just a breakfast burro, but to me, to me, it was the only thing I would have time to eat that day. I wanted it, needed it, to satisfy for hours to come. Unfortunately, it was far from satisfying. The eggs were overcooked and scarce. The cheese was hiding out in the center and never made its way around to visit other areas of the burro. The biggest offense, though, was the undercooked, crunchy potatoes that I am certain were frozen french fries in their previous life. I'm guessing you torched the eggs trying to get the overabundance of frozen french fries cooked enough to resemble an appropriate potato ingredient for a breakfast burro. It didn't work. If using fresh potatoes is too much, you could at least cube the fries so they don't look like worms invading my burro. read more

Amazing for what it is. Burritos are a great deal, especially the breakfast ones. A tip for low-carbers: You can ask for your burrito without a tortilla - just the guts dumped into a container. Hey, it's good! read more

Best Mexican take out in Tucson imo but everybody here has their own favorite because there's so many options. The Super nachos are dank af and the red chicken tacos are surprisingly bomb too. The one thing that makes me mad though is that they sell a shrimp burrito but will refuse to make shrimp tacos or shrimp quesadillas upon request. Not a huge deal but annoying haha. read more

I don't understand why you get charged here for asking to replace bacon in a breakfast burrito with beans. Beans cost less than bacon. It costs a dollar for them to leave out bacon and reach for the beans? That makes no sense even tho it's not an inconvenience for them. Overcharge for things for no reason read more

I have eaten at several Nico's across Tucson and they all had one thing in common. Lousy food! I actually found one good tasting item on their menu - the fish taco. Everything else is not for sober human consumption. read more

As per my local friends, Nico's is the go-to place after a drunken night out. It's open 24 hours and is basically fast-food Mexican. I came here for breakfast after an early morning hike up Tumamoc Hill. Way to cancel out a hardcore workout! I had an egg and cheese breakfast burrito. For ~$5, you get a really large and filling burrito that tastes decent. Nothing special. You can't really eff up egg and cheese, right? read more

I come here every time I'm in town. World's best breakfast burritos. Anyone who disagrees is an idiot

The service is not great, to be honest. But the breakfast burritos are enough to earn it an extra star.

You gotta know what you're getting yourself into if you eat at a place like this. Nico's, Los Betos, Filiberto's etc. are never going to be the kind of place you recommend to your parents when they come to visit, nor are you going to take a date there before the two of you get drunk. This is quick and dirty, cheap, and terrible for you. You don't save up and plan to go to Nico's. You drive by and think "Holy shit, I need ________." Rarely will you be disappointed. If you think these places are all the same and only good drunk food, try Nico's while sober (or at least wait for the hangover the next morning)--It's way better than all the others. read more

I used to live near a Los Betos, and I would usually go there to get my carnitas burrito fix. But If I wanted the Tucson benchmark, I would drive over to Nico's. That's right, I said it, Nico's is better than Los Betos. Now that I live in Seattle, it seems you can only find burritos with way too much going on (beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, corn, etc...) There is something really beautiful about the simplicity of a tortilla filled with meat and guacamole. read more

The Flying Saucer. That's all you need to get, its so good. Late night Nicos is always a great time filled with drunk college students craving munchies. I ordered the flying saucer the first time I went and haven't ordered anything since. The only negative is the dirty environment, but what can you expect? its a cheap mexican hole in the wall joint. read more

Don't mistake this for something it's not: it's a cheap, 24/7 fast-food Mexican restaurant. It's not Cafe Poca Cosa. If you're looking for inexpensive, greasy, delicious, and unhealthy fast-food Mexican food, you can't do better than Nico's. Similar to Losbetos and the Taco Shop, but in my opinion a little bit better (but really, if you've already made the decision to eat at one of these places, what's the difference anyway). I love the carne asada burrito. The breakfast burritos are also good. read more

Nico's is great for quick, cheap, greasy Mexican food. It's by no means authentic or fancy, and I always just drive through instead of going in. The egg and bacon burrito is my usual order, with the red sauce. I've also tried the carne asada cheese fries and the rice, both were good but like most things on the menu, nothing spectacular. Not my first choice, but good after late night study sessions or if nothing else is open. read more

I love nicos carne asada tacos there the best and filled to the top of the taco better than the one on roger road and oracle, Campbell avenue is the location to go for the best tacos and burrito read more

Ahhhh Nico's.... you old reliable standby. It doesn't matter if it's 2 am and the bars have just closed or 9 am on my way to work. You are a treasure. Your bacon egg and cheese breakfast burrito with green salsa is as steady as she comes. Perfectly created to order with fluffy eggs, a handful of cheese and crispy delicious bacon... all on little pillows of potato and wrapped in that fine tortilla. I just can't quit you! read more

This is the standard for quick/drunk/greasy Mexican food.. Only go here if u are very drunk... Too drunk to find any number of the awesome other choices for quick Mexican food. I know plenty of people who have gotten sick from this place but I am glad to say I have yet to. Also as far as pricing goes there are also plenty of better choices. read more

I've had the tacos and a burrito from this place. Every time it's been hot, quick and delicious. I love Mexican cuisine and this place is a great way to satisfy those cravings. read more

Mmm, Nico's. No better way than to start your day with a nice breakfast burrito from Nico's. The breakfast burrito basically becomes breakfast and lunch, considering how HUGE they are. This white girl LOVES the green salsa, so spicy and so delicious. read more

Favorite place to eat when I come to Tuscan authentic Mexican food 24hrs a day I love the California Burrito it is by far the best thing on the menu read more

The Nico's bean and cheese burrito is my go to meal when I need comfort food. You can't get a better deal in Tucson. The food is fresh, the service is quick, and the red salsa is the best in town. read more

Not a clean place, but it used to be a good for a cheap burrito. Their prices have gone up and are now comparable to Chipotle and La Salsa across the street. I only go there for breakfast burritos now. Having consumed more burritos there than I can count/remember, I can tell you the deliciousness of your burrito is a pure gamble depending on who is in the kitchen. Also if you are going through the drive-through, check your burrito, half the time they give you the wrong one or don't understand you on their ghetto mic. Then, if you don't mind extra special salsa in your burrito, ask them to fix it. read more

Chili Verde taco was way too spicy, and dry.

Nico's is the inexpensive version of Mexican food--not bad when you are on the run. They now serve their burritos without the tortilla for people on low carb diets which is preferred for myself. Pretty cheap under $10 a person, I honestly can eat their for about $7 Close to the house so if you've had a late night out or a late day at work you can grab some grub. They take about 5 minutes to make your food. So it can definitely be convenient. read more

Oh my gosh do I miss Mexican food. Real, authentic Mexican food. And it absolutely satisfies the palate at 2 in the morning after the Tucson bars have closed up shop. There is no better way to kill those late night cravings than with a sausage breakfast burrito from Nico's. The only downside is that I didn't have any Red Devil hot sauce with me; damn those TSA carry-on regulations... read more

This place is ok. One of its big advantages is that is open 24 hours. However, the food here is extremely greasy. The quesadillas are really good, however, they drip grease all over the place. Some things are not good at all such as their carne asada. It is really bland and flavorless. read more

Carne asada ANYTHING...tacos,burros,plate. Great salsas.

Nico's is so awesome. All the time. But it's so greasy and goes right through you. Worth it though. I love the California burrito, the carne asada, and the breakfast burritos. I was on a shrimp taco kick for awhile too. Seriously everyone needs to go to Nico's. It's the way fast (and real, not Taco Bell) Mexican food was meant to be. read more

i only get the california burrito. So good, yet soo bad for your health. I know i packed on at least 5 lbs. just coming here and Los Betos.