Apr 28, 2026 - Food and Drink

Taco Tuesday: Nico's Restaurant

I've lived in Salt Lake City for a while and recently found a west side gem called Nico's Restaurant that I've driven past dozens of times.

State of play: The tiny Mexican restaurant on North Temple features a large menu of staples like burritos, quesadillas and breakfast dishes.

What I tried: One of my gripes with taquerias is that proteins aren't well seasoned, but that's not the case at Nico's.

I ordered a filling taco plate that came with four street tacos (asada and al pastor), rice, beans, and a side of chips and salsa.
The housemade horchata is some of the best I've ever had in the city.
Nico's is also affordable, with many entrees between $12-$18.

By the numbers: With nearly 1,500 reviews, the restaurant boasts a 4.8-star rating on Google.

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