What it's actually like
Nico's is overwhelmingly loved for its distinctive atmosphere in a converted historic home with spectacular seasonal decorations, authentic Mexican food, and creative cocktails. The majority of reviews praise the tacos, salsas, and drinks alongside the quirky, festive vibe and friendly staff. However, there are recurring concerns about inconsistent service quality during busy periods, occasional food preparation errors, portion sizes, and discriminatory treatment of some customers, which temper otherwise enthusiastic endorsements.
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Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
cozy-neighborhood
Noise level
lively
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
date night, happy hour, celebration
Reservations
OpenTable
Wait reality — Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during holiday pop-up seasons and weekends when the venue fills quickly. Without reservations, walk-ins may experience 30-45 minute waits or be turned away. Best times to visit are weekday afternoons or early evenings outside major holidays.
Derived from 75 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
When to go
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
What's cooking
Appetizer
Chips & Salsa Singleveganvegetariangluten free$5.50
Our eight salsas are made from scratch daily using a colorful variety of peppers, tomatillos & spices indigenous to the very heart of Mexico.
Chips & Salsa Triple Flightveganvegetariangluten free$12
Our eight salsas are made from scratch daily using a colorful variety of peppers, tomatillos & spices indigenous to the very heart of Mexico.
Chole's Chorizo Nachos$17
Masa chips, chorizo, pinto beans, spicy queso, crema, lettuce, pico de gallo, chile de arbol, fresh jalapeños and guacamole
HH Ceviche$8
Happy Hour Ceviche
HH Nachos$8
Happy Hour Nachos
HH Queso & Chipsvegetarian$5
Happy Hour Queso & Chips
HH Salsa Flightveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$8
Happy Hour Salsa Flight
Nachos Cheesevegetarian$15
Masa chips, Oaxaca cheese, pinto beans, crema, baby romaine, pico de gallo, chile de arbol, fresh jalapeños and guacamole
Nachos Meat$15
Masa chips, Oaxaca cheese, pinto beans, crema, baby romaine, pico de gallo, chile de arbol, fresh jalapeños and guacamole
Pico De Gallo Uruapanveganvegetariangluten free$13
Avocado, fresh tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro & red onion
Queso Gringo Dipvegetarian$12
Aged white cheddar with guajillo, chopped tomatoes and onions
Shrimp Ceviche Tostada$14
Tomato, onions, cucumber, cilantro and lime
Tocino Guacamole$13
Bacon, pico de gallo, chipotle, lime, cilantro & corn
Tradicional Guacamoleveganvegetariangluten free$13
Avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeño, lime, cilantro & cotija
Salad
Mixed Greensvegetarian$13.50
Corn, jicama, queso fresco, chipotle-agave balsamic vinaigrette.
Nopales Ensaladavegetarian$8
Grilled cactus, tomatoes, red onions, and queso cotija on a tostada. A traditional precursor to a Michoacán meal
Soup
Pozole Rojo$16
Rich broth made with red chiles, tender pork, and hominy served with a bean tostada or corn tortillas. Toppings include shredded cabbage, radish, oregano, and lime.
Entree
Barbacoa Taco$6
Braised beef with guajillo chile, cinnamon, spices
★ Birria Platter$21
Three Quesabirria tacos de borrego (lamb) with consommé for dipping. A staple in our homeland of Michoacán! Also available as a quesadilla!
Bistek Asado Taco$6.50
Chopped steak grilled on la plancha
★ Burrovegetarian$11
Mexican rice, pinto beans, pico, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, baby romaine, crema agria and queso Oaxaca, and your salsa choice rolled in a classic flour tortilla. Can be made naked (gluten-free).
Carne Tostada$7.50
Tomato, onions, cilantro, queso fresco, crema, lettuce, radish, avocado, choice of salsa, and choice of meat.
Carnitas Taco$6
Braised pork rubbed with spices and cooked with juniper berries
Chilaquiles$18
Quartered corn tortillas scrambled with organic eggs, red tomato salsa or green tomatillo salsa & potatoes. Surrounded by beans & topped with red onions & queso fresco.
Chorizo Taco$5.50
Spicy adobado Mexican pork sausage & potatoes
Enchilada$20
Select one of the meats from the taco section. Rolled corn tacos with your meat/cheese/veggie, flat grilled. served with red enchilada sauce, shredded cabbage, queso Oaxaca & avocado. With Arroz y frijoles
Fajitas Rancheras$23
Grilled chicken in guajillo adobo rub, orange peel, cotija, poblanos, pico de gallo and guacamole. Served with corn tortillas, rice and beans.
Flautas$20
Select one of the meats from the taco section. Meat, veggie, or cheese stuffed tortillas rolled crisp in our signature tomatillo sauce, crema agria, chopped romaine. Served with rice & beans.
HH Gringo Burrito$7
Happy Hour Gringo Burrito
HH Quesadillavegetarian$8
Happy Hour Quesadilla
Huevos Rancheros$18
Barbacoa stuffed crispy rolled tortillas; topped with organic eggs over red enchilada sauce or green tomatillo salsa. Served with beans
Lengua Taco$6
Braised & pulled beef fabulous & tender
Mixed Mushroom Tacovegetarian$6
Porcini, portabella, shiitake, & button, queso cotija, grilled onions, toasted pine nuts in chile ancho sauce
Nopales Tacovegetarian$6
Grilled cactus, pinto beans, queso cotija, chile de-arbol
Pastor Taco$5.50
Apple cider vinegar, chile ancho & pineapple rubbed pork
Picadillo Taco$5.50
Mexican-style hash with guajillo, ground beef, potatoes, peppers, onions and jalapeño
Puerco Salsa Verde Taco$5
Pork loin & potatoes in salsa verde
Quesadillas$13
Select one of the meats from the taco section. Flour tortilla stuffed with Oaxaca cheese and choice of meat/veggie then flat-grilled and accompanied by guacamole, pico de gallo, baby romaine and crema agria.
Sopes$14
House-made masa boats topped with your choice of meat (can also be cheese or veggie) salsa aguacate, tomato, lettuce, queso fresco, crema
Taco Box Hot$50
10 tacos on our hand-made, ancestral Nixtamal tortillas, masa chips/guac, rice, pinto beans, and all toppings on side: cilantro, onions, pico de gallo, queso fresco, lettuce, spicy aguacate salsa, and mild tomatillo salsa.
Taco Platevegetarian$6
Traditional Mexican rice and beans
Tinga Taco$6
Pulled chicken in a smoky chipotle sauce
Veggie Tacovegetarian$6
Yellow squash, calabacita, & bell peppers grilled on la plancha, topped with roasted corn & queso cotija
Steak
★ PL- Carne Asada$25
New York strip steak, Mexican style, flat grilled with onions, nopales (cactus) & jalapeños, served with cilantro, pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa choice, rice, beans & tortillas
Side
Arrozveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$6
Traditional mexican rice
Cebollitasveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4
Grilled green onions
Chipotle Aiolivegetarian$2
Chipotle aioli sauce
Chipsveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$2
Tortilla chips
Cremavegetarian$1.50
Crema agria
Elotevegetarian$8
Roasted, charred sweet corn with crema agria, dried chile and queso cotija
Fajita Peppersveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4
Grilled fajita peppers
Fresh Jalapenosveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$1.50
Perfect side to anything
Frijolesveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$6
Pinto beans
Grilled Jalapenosveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$1.50
Seared on the griddle
Grilled Nopalesveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4
Grilled cactus
Papas Fritasveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$8
House-cut fries
Pickled Jalapenosveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$1.50
House pickled with carrots.
Pickled Onionsveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$3
House pickled with carrots
Pinto Bean Tostadavegetarian$5.50
Tomato, cabbage, Cotija, crema.
Side of Avocadoveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$3
Fresh avocado
Dessert
Churros$6
Freshy fried dough pastries covered in cinnamon sugar and served with cinnamon cream sauce
Eggnog tres leches$9
Eggnog tres leches cake
Gluten free chocolate cakegluten free$6
Gluten free chocolate cake
Key Lime Pie$8
Key Lime Pie
Tres Leches$8
Tres Leches cake
Cocktail
HH Bourbon Old Fashioned$13
Happy Hour Bourbon Old Fashioned
HH Greenway$12
Happy Hour Greenway Margarita
HH La Lotería$5
Happy Hour Margarita
HH La Prima$13
Happy Hour La Prima Margarita
HH Mojito$12
Happy Hour Mojito
HH Nicos Pepino$12
Happy Hour Nicos Pepino Margarita
HH Paloma$11
Happy Hour Paloma
HH Piña Colada$11
Happy Hour Piña Colada
HH Spring Fever$12
Happy Hour Spring Fever Margarita
HH Strawberry Fields$12
Happy Hour Strawberry Fields Margarita
HH Tequila Sunrise$11
Happy Hour Tequila Sunrise
HH Tradicional$8
Happy Hour Traditional Margarita
HH Trouble in Paradise$12
Happy Hour Trouble in Paradise Margarita
Margarita Kitvegan$16
Just add ice and tequila! 1-part tequila, 2-parts mix. Then shake! We recommend 100% Agave Tequila please. Our margaritas use only natural ingredients & NO sugar. We use Organic Agave Nectar, fresh lime, and fresh infused fruit, herbs, peppers, etc
Wine
HH Sangria Blanco$10
Happy Hour White Sangria
HH Sangria Rojo$10
Happy Hour Red Sangria
Non alcoholic
Agua de Horchataveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$5
A refreshing traditional mexican beverage. Our horchata is crafted from scratch with a blend of rice milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, sweetened to perfection.
Ginger Beerveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4.50
Ginger Beer
Green Apple Cidralveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4.50
Green Apple Cidral
Jamaicaveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$5
Chilled sweetened hibiscus tea
Jarritosveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4.50
Jarritos soda, many flavors, no corn syrup.
Mexican Cokeveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4.50
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Mexican Spriteveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4.50
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Mineraguaveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4.50
Mineral water
Sidralveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4.50
Mexican apple flavored soda, real sugar, no corn syrup.
Topo Chicoveganvegetariangluten freedairy free$4.50
Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
Other
3 Jars of Salsa (Includes Chips)veganvegetariangluten freedairy free$25
Choose three from our eight molcajete ground salsa varieties. Use it all week to top, dip, and cook!
Don Julio Flight$16
Tequila flight - Don Julio
Jar of Salsa (Includes Chips)veganvegetariangluten freedairy free$10
Choose any of our eight molcajete ground salsa varieties. Use it all week to top, dip, and cook!
Maestro Dobel Flight$15
Tequila flight - Maestro Dobel
Severo Flight$20
Tequila flight - Severo
Seafood
Calamari Taco$7
Breaded & fried, fresh cabbage, crema Fresca, charred lime & chipotle sauce served on flour tortilla
Camaron Asado Taco$6.50
Sautéed Shrimp, garlic, chile de Arbol, black pepper & lime. Served on flour tortilla
Camaron & Scallop Taco$8
Sautéed shrimp and scallop combo, garlic, chile de arbol, black pepper and lime. Served on flour tortilla.
Chiptole Camaron Taco$7
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, pico de gallo, red cabbage, chipotle aioli, spicy tortilla strips
Pescado Asado Taco$7
Flat-grilled cod in chipotle-vinaigrette, jicama slaw, crema agria, and charred lime
Pescado Taco$7
Cod breaded in a seasoned batter, cabbage, crema agria & chipotle sauce served on flour tortilla
Scallop Taco$8
Baby Scallops sautéed with garlic, black pepper & lime with mango-slaw on flour tortilla
Find it
Address
2516 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-345-7688
Restaurant group
Nico's Restaurant Group