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Nico's Taco Shop — Restaurant in San Diego

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Nico's Taco Shop
Description
This counter-serve taqueria is cash-only & offers burritos, tacos & breakfast, plus outdoor seating.
Nearby attractions
Carmel Grove Park
3751 Carmel View Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
Carmel Del Mar Park
4076 Santa Nella Pl, San Diego, CA 92130
Nearby restaurants
Gami Sushi
3870 Valley Centre Dr #302, San Diego, CA 92130
Royal India-Delmar
3860 Valley Centre Dr #401, San Diego, CA 92130
Marketplace Grille
3870 Valley Centre Dr #303, San Diego, CA 92130
Super Dumpling
3870 Valley Centre Dr #301, San Diego, CA 92130
Spices Thai Kitchen
3810 Valley Centre Dr #903, San Diego, CA 92130
Flippin Pizza Delivery Carmel Valley
3810 Valley Centre Dr #902b, San Diego, CA 92130
Subway
3860 Valley Centre Dr Suite 403, San Diego, CA 92130
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3881 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
Starbucks
3881 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
Copa Vida - Del Mar
3661 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
Nearby local services
Verizon
3860 Valley Centre Dr Ste 405, San Diego, CA 92130
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3840 Valley Centre Dr Suite 606, San Diego, CA 92130
NAILS & SPA ON 56
3840 Valley Centre Dr Ste 603, San Diego, CA 92130
Elam's Hallmark Shop
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Khai Jewelers
3861 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
Del Mar Self Made Training Facility | Personal Training Facility
12264 El Camino Real Suite 60, San Diego, CA 92130
Nearby hotels
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Del Mar
3525 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
San Diego Marriott Del Mar
11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
Hampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar
11920 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
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Nico's Taco Shop

3860 Valley Centre Dr #404, San Diego, CA 92130
3.2(204)$$$$
Open until 10:30 PM
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This counter-serve taqueria is cash-only & offers burritos, tacos & breakfast, plus outdoor seating.

attractions: Carmel Grove Park, Carmel Del Mar Park, restaurants: Gami Sushi, Royal India-Delmar, Marketplace Grille, Super Dumpling, Spices Thai Kitchen, Flippin Pizza Delivery Carmel Valley, Subway, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks, Copa Vida - Del Mar, local businesses: Verizon, Amazing Lash Studio, NAILS & SPA ON 56, Elam's Hallmark Shop, Khai Jewelers, Del Mar Self Made Training Facility | Personal Training Facility
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Phone
(858) 481-2628
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Fri6 AM - 10:30 PMOpen

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Featured dishes

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Super Nachos
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Carne Asada Super Fries
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Shrimp Burrito
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Big Breakfast Burrito
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Shrimp Taco

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Nearby attractions of Nico's Taco Shop

Carmel Grove Park

Carmel Del Mar Park

Carmel Grove Park

Carmel Grove Park

4.5

(117)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Carmel Del Mar Park

Carmel Del Mar Park

4.5

(60)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Nico's Taco Shop

Gami Sushi

Royal India-Delmar

Marketplace Grille

Super Dumpling

Spices Thai Kitchen

Flippin Pizza Delivery Carmel Valley

Subway

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Starbucks

Copa Vida - Del Mar

Gami Sushi

Gami Sushi

4.5

(350)

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Closed
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Royal India-Delmar

Royal India-Delmar

4.2

(251)

$$

Closed
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Marketplace Grille

Marketplace Grille

4.2

(87)

$

Closed
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Super Dumpling

Super Dumpling

4.2

(68)

$$

Closed
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Nearby local services of Nico's Taco Shop

Verizon

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Khai Jewelers

Del Mar Self Made Training Facility | Personal Training Facility

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4.5

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NAILS & SPA ON 56

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4.3

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Posts

Greg HumberGreg Humber
Super bummed out. I don’t usually write reviews; but this nostalgic taco shop has gone way down in the 20 plus years since I first became a loyal customer. I purchased 2 beef taco combo plate for $11.59. Prices have gone way up, and quality has gone way down. My main compliant was lack of meat. Hardly any taco meat. I went home and made myself a sandwich leaving hungry. Perhaps, their burritos have more meat, but they are skimping shamelessly on taco meat. For spending almost $12 I would expect to be served a complete meal, but instead ate lightest crunchy tacos Ever. Horchata was good. Customer service was OK.
Mansoor HashimiMansoor Hashimi
I am very disappointed in their food and services. We ordered a shrimp burrito and a beef nachos. The order came out to be almost $40 dollars, but there were almost two shrimps in the entire burrito and a few pieces of chopped beef on the nachos. Plus, the cashier charged us additional for asking for a few hot sauces. I will never go go there again and I don't recommend anyone going there. Below is the picture of their "delicious" nachos 😋
ENRIQUE NUÑEZENRIQUE NUÑEZ
Ordered the fish taco and shrimp taco combo with rice and beans. Do not order this combo!!. The fish taco is nothing but four tiny fish sticks, very little pico de gallo and tons of cabbage. The shrimp taco had 4 tiny shrimp ( not regular size), very little pico and again tons of cabbage. Two table spoons of refried beans and two of rice. Not worth the 16 bucks!!. Should have ordered the less expensive but big burrito.
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Super bummed out. I don’t usually write reviews; but this nostalgic taco shop has gone way down in the 20 plus years since I first became a loyal customer. I purchased 2 beef taco combo plate for $11.59. Prices have gone way up, and quality has gone way down. My main compliant was lack of meat. Hardly any taco meat. I went home and made myself a sandwich leaving hungry. Perhaps, their burritos have more meat, but they are skimping shamelessly on taco meat. For spending almost $12 I would expect to be served a complete meal, but instead ate lightest crunchy tacos Ever. Horchata was good. Customer service was OK.
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I am very disappointed in their food and services. We ordered a shrimp burrito and a beef nachos. The order came out to be almost $40 dollars, but there were almost two shrimps in the entire burrito and a few pieces of chopped beef on the nachos. Plus, the cashier charged us additional for asking for a few hot sauces. I will never go go there again and I don't recommend anyone going there. Below is the picture of their "delicious" nachos 😋
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Ordered the fish taco and shrimp taco combo with rice and beans. Do not order this combo!!. The fish taco is nothing but four tiny fish sticks, very little pico de gallo and tons of cabbage. The shrimp taco had 4 tiny shrimp ( not regular size), very little pico and again tons of cabbage. Two table spoons of refried beans and two of rice. Not worth the 16 bucks!!. Should have ordered the less expensive but big burrito.
ENRIQUE NUÑEZ

ENRIQUE NUÑEZ

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Reviews of Nico's Taco Shop

3.2
(204)
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2.0
19w

Ate here quite a few times when working in the area or going to the clinic. There is not many choices and it is the only Mexican Fast Food place within a fairly large radius, so I understand why people HAVE to come here for lunch. If it wasn't for that, I don't think they'd be in business. I think most will agree (including ALL, and I mean ALL my former work collogues) that the Prices are Steep, the Food is Not very Tasty, they use a lot of rice and lettuce or cabbage as a Filler (where there should be meat, specially shrimp), and the Food Consistency is terrible! Its a shame because its a nice location with plenty of seating and they do a good job keeping the place clean. I find it funny that Any 2 Items I order, it ALWAYS comes out to a nearly perfectly rounded $20 ($15 for your average burrito, $3 for a canned drink, plus...

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1.0
5y

Several things that can be improved about this restaurant.. for one, of all the locations in this plaza they’re the only place that only takes cash.🤔 for the price of the food I’d expect for them to be a little more friendly with the meat.. I could easily get a better bigger burrito full loaded in Chula Vista for much less and wouldn’t have to worry about going into a restaurant that only takes cash in a time when most people don’t really carry cash anymore. I just feel like this place takes full advantage of the type of customer they get in the area to charge more for less. On top of that the meat is pretty flavorless and seems like it’s been sitting around waiting to be reheated.. I don’t recommend this place. I’d rather take my money else were if I feel like having Mexican food even if I have to wait to get off from...

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5.0
2y

Just wanted to share what an amazing experience we had with Nico's for catering. We ordered rice, beans and salsa to go with our home made tamales for a family party and since it was nearby, Trisha offered to deliver for free. I accidentally told her the wrong day and she called me when she arrived the day before the party. I was so upset that I messed up. She said no problem and was super kind and understanding. They happily remade the food for us the next day with no extra charge. That is amazing customer service and they have earned a customer for life! Not to mention, the food is delicious and the prices are super reasonable! Thank you, Trisha...

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