What started as a small independent restaurant, has transformed into a popular family business. Nico’s was founded by Nicolas Moran Carreon in San Diego, and in 1993, his brother Prieto opened the first Nico’s in Arizona. Today, 23 locations can be found scattered across San Diego and Arizona.
Nico's picture rocks is the most recent and most young owned location. The owner, grandson René Carreon opened this location in October 2024. While this Nico’s has a smaller menu, it features a lovely outdoor patio area where you can enjoy your meal. At Nico’s Express, you can dine in, order takeout, or use the drive-thru. Whenever you’re in the Picture Rocks area, be sure to stop by this location!
Customers generally enjoyed the food, noting it was fresh and tasty, although there were some complaints about specific items being cold or not prepared correctly.
Customer Service
Service quality was inconsistent; while some staff were praised for being friendly and helpful, others were reported as rude or indifferent.
Cleanliness
The restaurant was frequently described as clean, with positive remarks about the overall hygiene and condition of the facility.
Coupon Issues
Several customers expressed frustration over the refusal to accept coupons and issues with online orders, leading to dissatisfaction.
Operational Hours
There were complaints about unclear operational hours and being turned away before closing time.