Nick's Crispy Tacos

05/06/09

Cinco de Mayo Chaos

by ilovespammy

haha this is a pre-review. I haven't actually had the tacos yet because I went yesterday for Cinco de Mayo and Tuesday happy hour from 4-9PM but it was so packed that I was too lazy to try to get a taco. But I did see a bunch of tacos being eaten and they did look delicious.

• Pros: The tacos looked delicious
• Cons: I couldn't get my little hands on one!

09/03/08

Great crispy tacos!

by classicchic

This place is always fresh and quick. I love the fish tacos but really everything is good. Try the guacamole too, it's one of the best I've had. This is a great spot for late dining after watching a game or hanging out at Shanghai Kelly's accross the street. Sometimes it's just the simple pleasures like this place that's been around forever.

• Pros: Great crispy tacos
• Cons: hard to park in the Polk street area.

05/18/07

Not bad if you're craving mexican in Russian Hill

by ieatallthetime

Nothing special about Nicky's, really, but it's the only place on the north end of Polk where you can get mexican (Panchos is about 6 blocks south). The decor is super lame and the items are a little pricey ($5 for chips and salsa?!?) but the happy hour thing with rouge next door is pretty cool as margs are only $2-3. Also, the staff can be kinda weird but that might be because it's always made busy there. The food is decent - not great, though. Again, more of a location thing than anything else.

Last, I should mention that it's ironic considering the name that their tacos are actually soggy - not crispy at all. Weird.

• Pros: Location in Russian Hill
• Cons: Ambiance, soggy "crispy" tacos, wait for service