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    Nikos Tacos

    4.8 (525 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Rodrigo V.

    Well, at first you taco stand right next to 7-Eleven, which is a bad sign. Secondly, the lady taking the order was kind of mean. Third, this is gotta be by far the best tacos I and my wife have ever had. Not gonna lie, it was so good we had seconds to go. I had street tacos and my wife had regular tacos. bomb.com we will be going back for sure!

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    Belinda C.

    Nikos Tacos is known for its Zip Tacos. Zip is the name of the kind restaurant owner who let Niko use his grill to set up a pop-up kitchen. Meat Choices: * Chicken * Steak * Shrimp * Shrimp Mix (with Chicken or Steak) Street Tacos use 4" tortillas. Zip Tacos use 6" tortillas. Monterey Jack cheese is fried up on the inside edge of each taco, like a cheese skirt. IG Style means the outside top of the tortilla is sprinkled with Cotija cheese and drizzled with sour cream. All menu items, except the burrito and breakfast jack burrito, come IG Style already. Because burritos are handheld items, the default is not to put stuff on the outside, so there is an upgrade fee for IG Style. Toppings include: * Cilantro * Onions (default is raw, but you can request grilled) * Salsa, Green or Red * Monterey Jack shredded cheese * Cotija cheese * Sour Cream I heard Niko confirming several orders for 4 to 6 tacos, likely street tacos, but if you have a big appetite, maybe zip tacos. I probably would order 3 zip tacos or 5 street tacos. Shrimp is my favorite, but Steak and Chicken are more popular. The first time I visited late at night, Chicken was sold out. I preferred tacos with a single meat over the Shrimp Mix with Steak, which had more steak than shrimp. Two types of salsa: * Mild green salsa (tomatillo, cilantro) * Spicy red salsa (serrano peppers) I prefer the milder salsa. I heard one longtime customer wishing for mango salsa to return, but Niko needs to develop his own recipe. I recently watched Season 36, Episode 7 of "Beat Bobby Flay" where the Food Network chef made a mango salsa. It had similar ingredients to Chef Rick Bayless' recipe: https://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/mango-avocado-salsa/ Niko is a friendly, personable, and motivated guy. He originally drove a food truck out to Atlanta, Georgia to start a new life, but the pandemic put a damper on his plans. To show he understood or anticipated what the customer wanted, I kept hearing him say, "I got you." Small restaurant with a few tables. It can be a bit chilly and windy by the front door. One handicap accessible restroom. Niko's opens early at 9 am and closes late at midnight Tue to Sat. Closed Sun and Mon. It's located on Cirby Way in the same plaza with 7-11. Small shared parking lot. I think there is street parking on the nearest cross street.

    steak burrito, two chicken zip tacos, steak and shrimp ziptaco
    Brittany L.

    My husband wanted to show me this place because he went here without me before and swore it was incredible. Super small place but good vibes! I feel like those are usually the places that are super bomb lol. I was extremely impressed. Everything was absolutely delicious. We will 100% be back. We ordered ahead of time and it was ready for us when we got there! Great service everyone was friendly and welcoming. New fave burrito/taco place!

    Horchata~ Homemade daily and delicious, we got 2!
    Rachelle P.

    We stopped to place a to-go order, to enjoy a nice dinner before sunset! We ordered the following, Chips & Salsa, Horchata, Zip Tacos with Steak & Chicken, Zip Tacos Shrimp Mix and Street Tacos Shrimp Mix. Cheese dusted tacos are bae and these were flavorful! Our family of 4 enjoyed the horchatas and tacos, nice dinner at the park! My favorite were their Street Tacos, perfect size and I really love the corn tortillas!! This popular Mexican restaurant was rated #9 on Yelp, so you should definitely check it out! Busy, but great service! This small business sells the local Cookies by Uriah here too! I'd recommend the Strawberry and Vanilla Salted Caramel! SYOY! :-) *Song Credit: La Decisión by Federico y Los Pájaros

    S'mores
    Amy O.

    Not to be confused with Nixtaco down the street- Nikos taco with their simple menu and space is an outstanding option for a quick dinner, lunch or post club late night stop. In our post Covid world I feel like business hours have hugely decreased- this place is open late so that's a huge plus in my book- Last Friday night we were home late from a football game and just hadn't been satisfied by the snack bar. We did a late night date night and headed to Nikos about 11pm for some tacos. There were about 3 other parties there but we were helped right away- they explained the questions we had about the menu and were fast and polite- Food came out at a reasonable rate and we sat and the car and people watched while we passed the time. At 11pm on a Friday night, it was like dinner and a show- very entertaining. This spot is a winner for sure

    Left: chorizo and asada zip tacos Right: asada zip and street taco Middle: asada quesadilla
    Andrew I.

    Nikos tacos is said be on the top 100 list for best tacos on yelp. I wanted to see a spot that warranted such a claim. We got the following: asada/chorizo zip tacos, asada street taco, and asada quesadilla. I never had a zip taco before, so it was an interesting setup. I think the items overall are good flavor wise, they don't skip out on the protein that's for sure. However, I didn't get wow factor. The side salas were solid, not spicy. I think overall Niko's is a good spot, I would for sure go back.

    Zip Tacos and Quesadilla

    Food was absolutely amazing and delicious. Hard not to wanna order more! Service was amazing as well and Niko even explained the whole menu and how the food is prepared when I told him it was our first time there. Good amount of tables to get you in and out. Parking was very easy but I was there when it wasn't one of their busier hours. Would recommend this place immediately and have already many times!

    Steak zip taco with a side of beans and rice!! Absolutely delicious with our chips and green salsa!!
    Melanie M.

    Found this cute little hole in the way from Google maps and then helped them before going. So glad we went! Super easy to order, woman at the register was very pleasant and helpful. The food was Sooo good! Street tacos were delicious...tiny actual street taco size so order a lot!! They are worth it! My mom and daughter got their zip tacos and loved them too! We also got a side of beans and rice with chips and their green salsa! We all left very full and happy! Enjoy!!

    Jacob T.

    Customer service: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Overall: 4.5/5 The service was great. Niko is a really nice guy and very kind and polite. I got the Steak & Shrimp Tacos which were delish!! Probably the best tacos in that area. The green salsa goes crazy!! Put that on everything. The beans and rice were cool, I do think those could be a little better, but I also normally get cheese on mine and this time around, I was with someone who doesn't do cheese, so that may have been the reason. But nonetheless, will I doubleback?? Yess indeed!

    Steak burrito bomb af
    Matt O.

    Best burritos and tacos in town I like to consider myself a burrito connoisseur, I love burritos. Great service . we ordered ahead and it was ready for us when we got there. Everyone was friendly and kind, but the food was just absolutely bomb. Way better than 99% of Mexican restaurants. And I've been around cuh!!!!!!! Ambiance was relaxed.

    Zip tacos
    Tanya B.

    Yum! I had a class out in Roseville so I wanted to try a local spot for lunch and stumbled upon this spot. Don't let the location fool you... it's in a tiny little parking lot next to a 711 but the place is spotless! Super clean, and worth looking for a parking spot! I ordered 3 zip tacos... the gal at the counter loved the chicken but said the beef was super popular so I had to try both. Wow! These were so tasty! The beef was my favorite, super flavorful... it was seasoned perfectly! The chicken was good too! Also seasoned well but Ry beef was a tad better. The host was very kind everything was made quickly. It was a great experience all around!

    Soooooo yummy omg! The best tacos I've ever had, plus they're quick and friendly! If you haven't been here already, RUN

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    Alma S.

    I'm a fan of simple places that make you feel welcome & feed you well. This out-of-the-way spot is located next to a 7-Eleven. It's a small, modest space with 4 tables, but not cramped. The dining area was clean & well-maintained. Festive music played in the background. At the time, the restroom was out of order. We came on a Friday around noon before business started to pick up. The lady who helped us was so amiable & sweet! She was patient with our menu questions & we felt her hospitality throughout our dine-in stay. Our eats-- Shrimp Mix (with Steak) Burrito with customizations, IG Style Shrimp Mix (with Steak) Zip Tacos Chicken Zip Tacos 1/2 Rice, 1/2 Bean side We also picked up a no bake peanut butter cookie (oowee goowee s'mores flavor) on a side display for $3.50. NOTES: "IG Style" means getting sour cream & cheese topping like on the Zip Tacos "Shrimp Mix" is getting shrimp with either a steak or chicken combination The proteins were tender & flavorful. The steak had a zingy acidity. The Zip Tacos had both melty cheese pull & crispy cheese bits. The onion was very mild & added a nice crunch. The rice & beans weren't impactful in taste, but were still homey & comforting. The salsas were appetizing. The red had a yummy spice kick, while the green was bright & fruity. These were some good, hearty eats that we happily stuffed our faces with. The whole experience left us nicely satisfied & looking forward to returning.

    Dinner. This place defines the word "basic ".

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    Ask the Community - Nikos Tacos

    Do they have gluten free options for a severe gluten allergy?

    I have Celiac and so does my daughter. We both eat their corn tortilla tacos without any issues.

    What is a zip taco? Crema and cotija on the outside?

    Crema and cotija on top of the taco but could ask for it on the side A regular taco taco basically… Read more

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