When a neighborhood spot racks up 4.8 stars from nearly 1,500 reviews, you lean in and pay attention. Nico’s Restaurant in Salt Lake City has earned that kind of loyalty by cooking honest, soulful Mexican food at prices that make weekly visits feel easy.
The tortillas are warm, the salsa is bright, and the flavors hit with comforting depth from the first bite. Ready to find out which dishes locals keep coming back for before the doors close at 8 PM?
Signature Carne Asada Plate
The carne asada at Nico’s arrives with a char that catches the light, sending up a smoky whisper you smell before it lands on the table. Thin-sliced steak, kissed by the grill, stays tender and juicy, with a citrus-garlic marinade that wakes up every bite.
Scoop some onto a warm tortilla, add pico, and you will understand why regulars build their week around this plate…