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Nicos Taco Shop — Mexican Restaurants in Tucson

Nicos Taco Shop

Mexican RestaurantsTucson, AZ

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(900 reviews)

Quick info

+1 520-578-3610
15270 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85735, United States
$10–20 · Reported by 40 people

About Nicos Taco Shop

On W Ajo Hwy in Tucson, Nicos Taco Shop is a Mexican restaurant with a drive-thru, letting cars order without stepping inside. The menu runs 39 items, with a beef taco, a cheese enchilada, and a bean tostada among the offerings, alongside combo plates like two beef tacos and two cheese enchiladas. Orders are also taken on a walk-in basis, and the room itself is small. It opens daily. Parking sits off Ajo Highway for those who do go in, and lunchtime on weekends tends to bring a busier stretch tied to the RV and motorsport traffic passing through the area.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu

Menu & Prices

39 dishes
  • Beef Taco
  • Cheese Enchilada
  • Bean Tostada
  • Two Beef Tacos
  • Two Cheese Enchiladas
  • Tostada
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Reviews

4.3/5
900 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention bean and cheese burrito, churros, al pastor wet burrito and supreme quesadilla.

5★
548
4★
188
3★
67
2★
37
1★
60

Customer Review Summary

Burritos anchor most of the praise at Nicos, with reviewers naming the California and bean burritos, a burrito platter split between two diners, and an al pastor wet burrito paired with al pastor tacos as standouts. Close behind, the supreme quesadilla draws specific enthusiasm for its size, and one reviewer highlights chorizo for its flavor and portion, while another points to the Hortacha and churros as personal go-tos. Several also mention fast, friendly counter service and a clean, informal dining room good for a quick lunch stop off Ajo Highway.

Featured reviews

  • Pistil Pete
    “Really expensive but at least you can taste the indifference. The salsa is watered down and the food is bland. I hate to be 100% negative but they’re way out here, the only place to eat and I quit eating there…”
  • Carlos Rogers
    “Chorizo had excellent flavour and the portions were massive!”
  • Michele Sims
    “ZERO stars if I could. The food here is always a disappointment. Then, to spend as much as $40 for two people and a few burnt churros! The food is sub par. Lived out here 6 years. The quality has gone down and the prices have gone up. Im …”
  • Jason Lezan
    “Decent Mexican food at decent prices. Not fine dining, by any means, but one of very few quick food spots for a quick bite to eat in the area. It can get busy around lunchtime on the weekends with the RV and motorsport crowd.”
  • peter pinkham
    “Small and very informal setting, just the way we like it. My wife and I split the burrito platter, and it was plenty for the both of us. Quite tasty, I must say. The large, bottled coke for 2.00 was a good buy as well! Right off Ajo Highway, parking was sufficient. I'd have to say our lunch stop was excellent! 👍👍 …”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Has fast service
  • Serves local speciality
  • Popular for popular for breakfast
  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Casual
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  • On-site services available
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves comfort food
  • Has counter service
  • Serves dessert
  • Has fast service
Service options· 1
  • Has drive-through
Dining options· 4
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has seating
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Highlights· 1
  • Serves local speciality
Popular for· 4
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Atmosphere· 1
  • Quiet
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Offerings· 2
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu

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