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Two words. FISH TACOS!
They were so amazingly great I don't think I have ever found a place which made them so delicious...I'm drooling just thinking about it. I went with a few friends, and growing up in SF I can't believe I've never tried this place before...I wish there was more of a seating selection because this place gets packed.
I haven't tried anything else on the menu but hey I can live with just fish tacos, yeah they're just that damn good. You also need to try the habanero sauce if you want to get that zing! feeling on your tongue and lips. Also you need to make it "Nick's way" to make it complete :)
WOW! That is what i have to say about this place.
I mean i know the mission has the best Mexican food. Popalote is one of my fav and there re many others, but after years living in the mission i am looking for something different.
I chose this place for a late snack with my girlfriend and was blown away at food, service and ambiance. I ordered their grilled fish taco and a pork taco with guacamole and it was amazing.
go there for sports events too!
Good Mexican eats by day and club Rouge with a big bar in a red room of chandeliers by night! This place is known for the crispy taco shell inside a soft taco with the option of extra guacamole and cheese a la Nick's style. Plus, the burritos come with the option of tortillas in tomato, spinach and original. Some noteworthy sides include the corn on cob with a chili powder and cheese as well as the freshly squeezed juices that come in a variety of flavors, such as watermelon, strawberry, honey dew, mango and horchata.
Parking on the street is tough. Be prepared for lines at the counter to order especially on Taco Tuesday deal nights for dining in. The service is fast and friendly, but mainly self-serve.
I am not a big fan of Mexican food, but I find it worthy of recommending. Nightclub-like atmosphere and music while having the great food that costs you few dollars only!!
You should give it a try too!!!
I will only say this once: l have finally buckled under and am going to admit that a mans way is the only way- when at Nick's Crispy Tacos.
Two dollar Taco Tuesday was in full effect and the anticipation set in. We ordered two carnitas, one fish taco and one carne asada tacos, Nick's way. I couldn't understand why is was so busy that night, until we walked outside and realized that we were actually sitting inside Rouge nightclub the entire time. Given that we were in a nightclub you could only imagine our struggle to find a seat amongst the chatting crowd, but after majorly stalking the tables from the bar we managed to snag a booth as soon as a group left..and then.. out comes the tacos and down goes my jaw. They were fried and loaded with guac and meat - a fried taco? like it could get any more congesting! It was a dirty one night stand that i probably will do again, if i'm ever drunk and around the area. I'll call you next time to put your carne in my taco-your way.
(don't you just love ambiguity?)
This place gets me man wet and thats a statement in itself ! One of my favorite places to eat is SF and the best place in North Beach to eat after a night of going crazy!!!!!!
The burritos are all slap your mama good and the fish tacos are probably the best I've ever had! If you have any questions the staff there are Hella cool and on top of it ALL the portions are HUGE so you leave satisfied and not broke at the same time!
You haven't had fish tacos until you've had fish tacos from here, and you must get them Nick's way, or else why bother? The place is called Nick's, so you gotta figure Nick's way is the way to go. It's not like they called it "Nick's sometimes preference" or "Nick's predilection." It's called Nick's Way, so don't be a punk.
Solid steak tacos, Nick's way; tasty red and green salsas; Jenn loved the pico loaded chips. I thought the price was much too high, but I hear happy hour is the time to go and I'll try that next time. Would be "A-ok" but +1 star because the guys working there were helpful and friendly.
(So, this place opens up into the Rouge nightclub. What's the deal with the deco in there? A couple dozen chandeliers and deep red everything only intensify the monstrousness of the disco pillars at the bar...yuck)
Interesting atmosphere. Had the pollo tacos Nick's way, and they were delicious! Plus, they carry Mexican coke in bottles, which is worth the price of admission.
Great for a late night snack. I was looking around for a late night snack and noticed the colorful decor from outside and the relatively busy inside while peeking in through the window. I was greeted by a friendly enough cashier and ordered a fish taco. I had a hankering for some late-night snack, and this really hit the spot.
Although their taco was actually soft and not crispy like their name implies, the fish was good, there was a big dallop of guacamole, and a good helping of veggies. So all in all, this was a perfect late night snack, and I'll be coming back when I need another one.
In case you've ever wondered what would happen if a taco bar and cocktail lounge mated you would have your answer after visiting Nick's Crispy Tacos. At first it was a bit hard for me to wrap my arms around the joint, but after standing in line for a very long time it all started to grow on me.
I had a Carne Asada taco and Pescado taco... both prepared "Nick's way". Nick's way is a crispy shell with cheese and grauc. The carne asada was just okay. For me the meat needed more of "kick" to bring out the flavor. However there was a lot of meat and good stuff in my taco. On the other hand the pescado was absolutely purrrrrrrfect. The fish was fried nice and crispy and very tasty. And all the fixings just enhanced the whole experience of every bite.
I love the vibe of this place... its cool with the red velvet high back cocktail tables (be warned if you are a germ phobe you won't find the red velvet enjoyable, it has seen better days) and the steady stream of people ordering made me excited even before I had my first bite.
Fish Tacos are fantastic! That's all there is to say. Check it out.
Yes, Taco Tuesday is a great excuse to drink in the middle of the week. But the deals don't make the ridiculous crowd worth it. The taco line is consistently out the door of Rouge and there are no tables. They're margaritas are really small and not very good, so I wouldn't recommend if you're in the mood for them.The tacos are $2 but they're only worth it Nick's Way (crispy with guacamole) which is $1 extra. And the beers are $2 but of course you want Coronas with your tacos which are $3. Still a cheap night but I'd rather come on a different night and actually have somewhere to sit to eat.
came here for taco tuesday and had really low expectations for the food; i was mostly excited for… Read more »
I've walked by this place dozens of times and never thought of going in...spent the day with friends and they recommended it for an early dinner...sooo happy they did!
I tried regular soft taco and crispy Nicks style...both were pretty good...
The indredients are fresh and tastey!
I would recommend this place for a fun evening..it also doubles as a bar after hours, so would could be better than hanging out with friends, eating good food and drinking a $3 margarita!
The one downside, i would say is the staff wasnt very friendly. The waiter came up and kind of threw our food on the table and left...
Other than that...very good
I've only had their pescado tacos "Nick's way," but they're so goddamn good I don't want to try anything else. You shouldn't go here for lunch every day unless you're looking for cardiovascular trauma, but on the occasion you're craving a delicious fried, crunchy, taco piled high with guacamole and whatever sauce is in there, go here. Yep, go taco pile yourself into fried food happiness at Nick's.
p.s.- the atmosphere is unique in a tacky way- do yourself a favor and don't go clubbing here. And if you do, you probably shouldn't admit to it.
I just got to SF, and the first thing I did was head over to Nick's. The fish tacos Nick's way are just plain ol' awesome. The only thing missing was some Malta, but I haven't yet been able to find a place here that serves it.
The cocktail lounge part was a bit grimy, with sticky tables and food on the seats, but I guess that's what happens when you merge a taco stand with a cocktail lounge.
Nick's Crispy Taco Tuesdays are definitely worth the $2 dollars and the wait. I had the vegetarian ones (Guac, pinto beans, onions, cabbage, corn, salsa - maybe more) and they were great - possibly better then homemade!!! Also the $3 dollar beer specials make them that much better. I had 2 tacos, and 2 beers and was satisfied!
only downfall - its crowded and seating is difficult to find, but that's expected so either arrive early or be willing to eat standing :)
Solid tacos and mexican food in a neighborhood where you don't expect it. Unlike many taquerias, they serve beer, which is a plus. The food is better than it has to be.
Any taqueria that can morph into a nightclub when evening comes gets major props in my book.
Oh, Nick... I can not deny that your food is delicious. Your Nick's way tacos, of all meat options, are some of the better things to ever visit my mouthhole. Your salsas are grade A, and your food is good enough to make it worth standing in the usual line that forms outside.
That being said, your prices are criminal, and your staff is rude and unhelpful. Without fail, they throw our entire order in a bag after I request it be separated. Nick, there are these people called vegetarians who don't appreciate their food soaked in meat juice. There are also people who don't eat pork and would rather not have the juice from your (delicious) carnitas on their hands.
Without exaggeration, I request the separation of our order every time I call, and it hasn't happened once. This is not just bad service, it's offensive. Almost as offensive as the cost of your food.
Nick, I love the tacos, but please stop smoking crack. It's affecting your business.
this is my usual go to place for a carne asada burrito. i enjoy the space nick's has during the day since it turns into the Rouge nightclub in the evening.
with that said, nick's is cash only and has limited alcohol options, but if you walk over several feet, you can pay with CC at a full bar for drinks.
$2 Tacos & $3 margaritas are perfect during out state of economy.
I had never heard/been here before and was had no idea that they restaurant expands into the club I had checked out once during college (Rouge). Like previous reviews mentioned, the place gets packed so best to get there during the earlier portion of happy hour if you want to snag a seat. I had been craving for nachos for a few days so I ordered that and skipped on the cheap tacos (although they looked alright, and a decent size considering they are only $2). The nachos were great...fresh crisp tortilla chips piled high with salsa, grilled chicken, cheese, and guac. It was a little over $6 but well worth it. It totally satisfied my craving.
We were served by Eva Mendes' dead ringer. Seriously...she could be her double in the movies. My friend couldn't help herself from complimenting the bartender. Eva Mendes' twin was cool =)
From sacramento, and looking for great mexican food. Got the veggie taco's, the guacamole was worth it, best I've ever had.
plus awesome beer prices,
Between every bite I couldn't stop commenting on how awesome the pescado burrito tasted. Seriously good! I gave it 5 stars due to that damn burrito being so tasty, but the place had some things that were a little off when giving overall reviews.
First, the atmosphere was...how should I say...unique? I'm not sure how to describe it. It just felt uncomfortable. The price was on the high side for a burrito, but matched the quality of the food. If price is a big issue, you might take away a star. Take the same food, put it in a nicer place to eat with waiter service, and the cost is completely justified.
I told the guy at the bar, which is where you order, that it was my first time to Nick's and he gave a great recommendation along with some free chips with salsa and guacamole. That was really nice of him and the "enhanced chips" were some of the best I've had. I have every intention to go back and try more from their menu. What kills me is that I just found this place.
This is worth the hype. Grilled fish and baja fish are so good nicks style. Love the reggae too.
"It's a Tuesday! Why is it so packed?!" Well, indeed it was the infamous taco tuesdays and that's exactly why we went here. I read the reviews for this place and they all said that it could get packed. But my ignorance led me to believe that there's no way it could be that packed on a cold night in November on a weeknight. We decided to just stay and give it a try. So for the first timers--you stay in line, order your food, and they give you a number. If you go on a Tuesday, expect to stand or wait at least 15-20 min for someone to get up from their empty pitchers of margaritas and empty food baskets. The food was quick. I ordered 1 carne asado taco, and 1 pollo taco-both nick's way. Definitely worth it for $.95 more. They have 2 for $6 coronas and I was satisfied with that. The tacos are $2 and a pretty good size. Honestly, I wouldn't mind going on any other night just to get a good seat and not feel like a huge dork standing next to all the hot guys stuffing my face w/ a guacamole covered taco asking them to pass the salsa.
Here, you need to order from the counter and take a number, place the number on your table, and when the food is done, a server will bring it to you. Call it halfway service if you will? We got:
Pescada Taco (Nick's Way)- Baja Style Fried Fish in a Corn Tortilla w/ Salsa, Mayo, Cilantro, Cabbage and Onions. ($4.90)
Pollo Taco (Nick's Way)- Chicken in a Corn Tortilla w/ Pico de Gallo and Pinto Beans. $4.20
Carne Asada Quesadilla (Con Todo)- Grilled Steak Wrapped in a Crispy Tortilla w/ Pico de Gallo and Jack Cheese. $7.45
Carne Asada Taco (Nicks Way)- Grilled Steak in a Corn Tortilla w/ Pico de Gallo and Pinto Beans. $4.20
Grilled Fish Taco (Nick's Way)- Fish in a Corn Tortilla w/ Tomatillo, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Cabbage and Onions. $4.90
*Nick's Way= Add crispy taco, jack cheese and guacamole
*Con Todo= Add sour cream, queso and guacamole
1 Lg Coke $1.75
1 Lg House Iced Tea $1.50
1 Lg Strawberry Agua Fresca $ $2.75
Total: $35 before tips.
To all those who love Nick's Tacos, sorry, but I did not like anything here. I thought the décor was cheesy, the tacos were plain with too much beans and guac and little meat, and the carne asada quesadilla were too greasy.
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Taco tuesdays are the best! You need to come before 7pm because the lines go out the door and you probably won't find an open table. Seriously yummy tacos for just $2 and 2 beers for $4! Ordered 2 chicken soft tacos + nachos and was surprised when I received them - the tacos were STUFFED and the toppings on the nachos were SO FRESH. The way they wrapped the tacos, seriously made them look like a burrito...ammmazing!
It's definitely interesting because my friends and I had come here on a saturday - and it's a club! We went looking for Nick's because we knew it was around the area and when we found the sign next door - looked inside the window and discovered that, GASP -THE CLUB WAS IN FACT NICK'S!
Restaurant during day, club at night (my ideal superhero). Definitely makes for an interesting dejavu. The atmosphere of Nick's is so chill - great place to hang out after work with your friends!
Put the crisp in crispy. Genius Mexican food in an unlikely area (we live in the Mission.) Never a shred of disappointment.
Tasty treats that are super satisfying after a nice run. Loved the tip to order Nick's style but was bummed at the price difference. You do get a lot of guac for that dollar fitty but it really adds up. Our 5 tacos and juices were over 30. I usually like to spend 15 max at taquerias for 2.
I will go back, especially because the salsa is not terrible AND in squeeze bottles for condiment junkies like me. I think I will go less hungry and order less tacos so that I can stay in my comfort zone.
ohhh myy godddd. this place was amaaaaaazing. i made a yelp account just so that i could review this place. found it on yelp. made my way there (eff muni for taking 83434439535 hours) on taco tuesday. the place is so cute inside rouge's bar. looks like a good place to go with a group as well and have some beer =]! cash only, bleh. crispy fish taco... 8O [WOW]. also equally amazing carne asada taco. fresh! yummy! hot! made to order and far from the likes of SFs other taco destinations. this place DOES NOT DISAPPOINT.
Taco Tuesday! Good to go early eve. Specials on featured items like cheese quesadilla's, tacos and margarita's. This place has awesome Baja (pescado) fish tacos. I am addicted. Also like the beef quesadilla's that are light, crispy and flavorful. They use Niman Ranch beef (grass fed & hormone free).
Tasty Margarita's. On weekends there is a full bar which is part of the night club (Rouge), if you want to party afterward. Bourgeoisie decor, red velvet colors, large funky booths and swanky chandeliers. Definitely festive. Expect to stand in line for this popular place.The line moves fast and so does the seating. You have to be running back to grab a seat, but it's worth it. If you come with a large party, it will be a HUGE challenge to get a table. Especially on weekends. Not so bad on weekdays. Expensive? No way! This is not Park Place of Mexican Cuisine. It has median prices.
Location has notorious night club history. I partied here a long, long time ago. Once called Johnny Love's I attended a Guess fashion show here and saw Lucas and Spielberg in a booth.(Surreal) Who knew it would turn into a taco stand. So weird...
EXCELLENT TACOS. I've had these before at the Taco Shop, but I love the idea of them being $2 and also totally worth my time. When I went we had to wait in line, but it went by really fast and our tacos came out super quick. The kind of service I like, and the kind of tacos I adore. This is now where I may stop all the time for Taco Tuesday. Like first. And maybe last, just to end the night on a bang.
i don't know if these are the best fried tacos (pescado) i've had...they are decent though. the quality of the fish fillet is great, but the batter is a little bit bland for my taste. i doused my tacos with lime and the red hot sauce to add more flavor. don't wait too long to eat these, they get soggy very quickly!
the nachos were blah. chips with some nacho cheese and salsa on top. i wouldn't recommend ordering these.
be prepared to eat in a night club kinda atmosphere. nick's crispy tacos is inside rouge (night club). kinda strange eating tacos on the same bar top i danced on...way back when!
holy crap, the pescado (i.e., "fish" for all of you who failed Intro to Spanish) tacos ordered "nick's way" (i.e., "crispy" for all you nick's virgins) here are amazing. no wonder they're on 7x7's top 100 list of 'must eats' in sf. these tacos are perfectly crispy, flavorful, and oh-so-addictive. the bad boys come with two crispy tortillas, battered fish, guacamole, salsa, mayo, cilantro, cabbage, and quite possibly crack. they're a bit expensive at just under $5 each, and believe me, you'll still be hungry even after eating two. but don't let the price deter you, you're paying for some gourmet mexican food like you've never had before.
while the pescado tacos are incredible, unfortunately, the rest of the menu is a bit of a miss. the carne asada tacos are not quite as good as those you'll find at a taco truck in the mission, and in no way worth double the price. the quesadillas are pretty good, but a far cry from the heavenly 'super suiza' at el farolito. and i swear that the nachos taste a wee bit like kitchen sink water. not to mention, the ambiance of this place is a bit strange. although rouge is a respectable night club after hours, it looks a bit cheap and dingy with all the lights on.
oh well, the fish tacos alone are worth the four stars. definitely give 'em a try if you haven't already!
this it the kind of place bourdain would be down on. $4 individual tacos (nick's way price) which have lost their way from their true authentic brethren. but there's no denying the pescado is very tasty. what distinguishes these crispy tacos is that they are very light on the crisping.
the outer soft tortilla is partially crisped just perfectly, and the large juicy fish piece is very lightly battered and thus not too fried. of course, the additives like mayo based baja style cabbage only enhance the flavor
the carne asada with cheese and guacamole also are nice
thus i think i can do these crispy tacos (usually i don't like crispy ones)
tacos are large
agua fresca heavy in pulp.
the decor of the bar during the day time makes one feel like those times when clubs close and turn on the "ugly lights"
Lazy weekend, watching the Patriots as Randy Moss is on my 1st place Fantasy Football team. A break in the action, let's see, I can be green and slow foodie if I walk a few blocks to Nick's and I am sort of craving a Pescado Taco, "Nick's Way." Yesterday was a superb Swan's Crab Salad to go, I was in Shanghai, China last weekend so I'm upping my local faves and my old stand by, a Pescado taco and a carne asada burrito TO GO. It's around 7:15, the place is packed but the ordering line moves reasonably briskly, staff knows how to handle ... then I get home and my order is 100% INCORRECT. The receipt is right, but when I get home it's 2 carne asada TACOs Nick's Way ... Aw, bummer dude ... do I want to just make the best of a sad situation, eat the incorrect order, no Pescado taco cravings addressed and no carne asada burrito which I paid for ... nope, I'm not going gas up the Lexus just to go a couple of blocks and deal with the crowd but really, bummer dudes, I had my heart set, you've never, well once before a long time ago, did you mess up on a take out order so blatantly ... I did check that there were 2 items in the bag but it was hecka crowded and I guess that should be a tipoff to REALLY verify your order but really, is that my job? Ahahaha ... will take it up with Nick's next time ... maybe I should have gone for the pizza with the 2 for 1 coupon next door? Ah Nick's you really let me down on my kick back, watch football and bask in the Shanghai last weekend afterglow with my Pescado ... OH NO !!!
Notable improvement in the carne asada burritos. Still a little uneven but not as skimpily stuffed… Read more »
If you're not paying attention, you'll think you just walked into Club Rouge! But hidden off the side, you'll find Nick's Crispy Tacos.
Their carnitas tacos were pretty tasty, although I have had better. But their best taco is the baja-style fish tacos. Two corn tortillas, a big fat piece of fish battered and fried to perfection, coleslaw, avocado and salsa. Not much more can be better than that. Even after eating my two tacos, licking my fingers, and eating all the pieces that fell on my plate, I was wanting more. Absolutely delicious!
The location is ok, although it draws some of the douchey customers from nightclub. Parking in the area can be challenging, but definitely try out the tacos from this place if you're in the area.
I wandered in here at about 930, hungry so I wasn't expecting too much anyway. Stuck out in Russian Hill, it was between this place or the little Thai place across the street. Neither jumped out, but I figured. you can't mess up Mexican really.
Oh wait Vince, you're not in LA anymore. Because in the bay, they are very liable to mess up your buzz with a crappy excuse for mexican. The tacos are somewhere around 3.50 each, not cheap. Pay about a buck extra for Nicks Way which has cheese and guac. But the thing that got me the most is that their tacos (unless you say otherwise) is filled with beans!. Been to Mexico, TJ, SD, ELA, that's a quick way to bastardize the whole experience. The meats were not particularly tasty either. We were only saved by the late night happy hour at the bar. See Rouge Nightclub.
Would not recommend this place really at all.
Thank god for this place. Came with high hopes on a Tuesday, left with a cured hunger from about 8 excellent taco's, a bunch of cheap Corona's, a couple good stories and a girl's number that was under "Amy Taco" when I woke up. Sweeeet.
WOW those fish tacos are to die for!!! DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are a bit expensive for my liking. $4 a taco, and took me 2 1/2 to make me stuffed, but completely worth every penny! im drooling just thinking bout the tacos!
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