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Nico's - Reviews

5151 Morena Pl Ste.A, 92110 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
412

Reviews

83%

Satisfaction

52

negative

18

neutral

342

positive

What people say about Nico's

Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Heather M.
Review date: 11/26/2025
8
Great Place, But Chicken Tacos Are a Problem
I'm giving this place only 4 stars for food because of a recurring issue. Every time I visit, I've tried to order the chicken rolled tacos, and they are consistently out of stock. This is very disappointing, especially since they were the original chicken ones back in the day. Otherwise, I absolutely love this place! The food is great, the people are great, and the atmosphere is awesome and clean.
  • food8
  • people10
  • atmosphere9
  • chicken rolled tacos2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Lucas M.
Review date: 11/02/2025
3
Nico's: A Decline in Quality
It used to be one of my favorite places, but I can tell that over the past few months, something has changed. The service quality has declined, and the food quality has also decreased. I wish the OG Nico's atmosphere would come back to life again.
  • service quality3
  • food quality3
  • atmosphere3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Shorty
Review date: 10/22/2025
9
Nico's: Flavorful and Filling Burritos
Nico's is one of my favorite go-to spots. My experience centered around their famous chicken burrito with red sauce, which is a personal favorite. This particular dish can be a bit messy, so I always opt for double tortillas. The burrito is incredibly flavorful and really big. If you enjoy messy food, this is definitely the place for you.
  • chicken burrito with red sauce9
  • double tortillas8
  • flavorful9
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Teeza F.
Review date: 10/05/2025
10
Best Carne Asada Burrito in San Diego!
Ever since I’ve moved, I’ve been craving a Nicos Carne Asada burrito. It’s almost been a long year since I’ve had one. They’re the best in San Diego 😭❤️
  • Nicos Carne Asada burrito10
  • best in San Diego10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Deva E.
Review date: 09/18/2025
1
Worst Fish Burrito Ever
After 25 years of eating at Mexican restaurants in San Diego, I was hoping to find a new favorite hole-in-the-wall spot. Unfortunately, my experience was the worst fish burrito I've ever had. The first few bites were mostly cabbage and tomato, with hardly any fish. When I did reach the fish, it was clear it was low quality frozen fish stick, which was gross and inedible. I left it on the table and walked out. I don't understand how this place has such great reviews, but I will never go back.
  • fish burrito1
  • fish1
  • food2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Melanie P.
Review date: 08/23/2025
9
Huge Portions, Fast and Delicious!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I was impressed by the huge portions, which were very generous. The service was fast, and the food was absolutely delicious. I particularly enjoyed the red and green sauces, both offering a medium heat. They serve Coke products.
  • huge portions9
  • fast service10
  • delicious10
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Lee N.
Review date: 08/16/2025
10
Best Carne Asada Fries Ever!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially when it came to the food. I had the Carne Asada fries, and I can confidently say they were the best I've ever had. I've tried them from many places, and these truly stood out.
  • Carne Asada fries10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
LYNETTE F.
Review date: 07/16/2025
9
Excellent Service Despite Closing Time
We arrived just as they were closing, but they were kind enough to make our to-go order anyway. They even unlocked the door and let us in! The service was excellent. We also enjoyed the Carne Asada Burrito.
  • service10
  • Carne Asada Burrito10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Tabitha T.
Review date: 06/22/2025
10
Decades of Fresh, Delicious Family Favorites
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently wonderful for decades. It's a family-run business where the food is always fresh and delicious. I highly recommend trying the Conga burrito; it's been my favorite for nearly 20 years. The atmosphere and service are both top-notch, rated a perfect 5 out of 5.
  • food10
  • Conga burrito10
  • atmosphere10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Bob C.
Review date: 06/11/2025
9
Highly Recommend This Place!
I've been going to this restaurant for years and have always had a great experience. The parking options are excellent, with a free parking lot and plenty of parking spaces. The prices are very reasonable, falling within the $10–$20 range per person. I recently had the two taco combo plate, which was a lot of food. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
  • parking options9
  • free parking lot9
  • plenty of parking spaces9

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