Bar Nico Menu

4.7
(175+ Reviews)
$Mexican
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Campechano Tacos

      wagyu beef | chorizo | salsa guajillo | serrano crema
      $15.00
    • Brown Butter Churros

      dulce de leche salted caramel | apple butter
      $10.00
    • Chicken Tinga Tostadas

      grilled chicken thigh | fried tortillas | salsa criolla | caramelized onions
      $15.00
    • Grilled Elote

      charred corn | cotija cheese | tajin | crema
      $7.00
    • Guacamole

      avocado | spicy pumpkin seed hummus | cucumber | fresh herbs
      $11.00
    • Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos

      curtido | salsa verde | pico de gallo
      $13.00
    • Papas Bravas**

      roasted in duck fat | salsa macha | pumpkin seed fuikake **These items contain nuts.
      $9.00
    • Black Trumpet Quesadilla

      confit mushrooms | vegetarian birria | queso chihuahua | birria | aji verde
      $19.00
    • Gulf Shrimp Tacos*

      florida pink shrimp | masa tempura | cabbage slaw | aoli *these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $16.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wings

      serrano ranch | house pickles
      $10.00
  • Barria Fria | chilled Tapas

    shareable items for the table
    • Nico's Chips & Salsa

      Guajillo chili red salsa | salsa verde | pico de gallo | eggplant-chili dip
      $9.00
    • Guacamole

      avocado | spicy pumpkin seed hummus | cucumber | fresh herbs
      $11.00
    • Little Gem Caesar

      pepita crunch | chicories | cotija cheese | pickled onion
      $10.00
    • Ceviche Sangria*

      gulf shrimp | pacifico bass | bloody maria aguachile | pico de gallo *these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $14.00
    • Scallop Tostada*

      raw scallop | aji amarillo | avocado salsa |pineapple | herbs *these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $14.00
  • Entradas | hot tapas

    shareable items for the table
    • Mushroom Queso Fundido

      chevre | conserva | spinach | artichoke | salsa negra
      $14.00
    • Papas Bravas**

      roasted in duck fat | salsa macha | pumpkin seed fuikake **These items contain nuts.
      $9.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wings

      serrano ranch | house pickles
      $10.00
    • Chiptle Albondigas**

      lamb meatballs | creamy cashew sauce | sesame **These items contain nuts.
      $11.00
    • Maine Lobster Empanadas*

      crispy masa shell | cream cheese | potato | guacachile salsa 2 empanadas per order *these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $15.00
  • Tacos de Maiz | 2 tacos per order

    from the stones
    • Campechano Tacos

      wagyu beef | chorizo | salsa guajillo | serrano crema
      $15.00
    • Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos

      curtido | salsa verde | pico de gallo
      $13.00
    • Gulf Shrimp Tacos*

      florida pink shrimp | masa tempura | cabbage slaw | aoli *these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $16.00
    • Sweet Potato Tacos

      queso fresco | salsa guajillo | escabeche
      $12.00
    • Chicken Tinga Tostadas

      grilled chicken thigh | fried tortillas | salsa criolla | caramelized onions
      $15.00
    • Al Pastor Tacos

      red chile pork | pineapple salsa | pickled onion
      $13.00
    • Grilled Fish Tacos*

      pacifico bass | creamy slaw | fresno chilis | aji amarillo sauce *these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $18.00
  • Platos Fuertes

    entrees & specialties comes with your choice of one soup, salad or side
    • Black Trumpet Quesadilla

      confit mushrooms | vegetarian birria | queso chihuahua | birria | aji verde
      $19.00
    • Roasted Chicken Enchilladas

      roasted poblanos | mole negro | homemade quesillo
      $18.00
    • Carne Asada Brava*

      iowa angus flank steak | marinated peppers & onions | salsa huevona | habanero adobo | roasted fingerling potatoes *these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $27.00
    • Pan-Seared Scallops* **

      tomatillo-poblano broth | butternut squash | crisp apple salad | salsa macha *these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals. **These items contain nuts.
      $29.00
  • Botanas | for the side

    • Frijoles Negros

      creamy heirloom beans | queso fresco
      $7.00
    • Crispy Gulf-Style Rice

      arroz verde | pumpkin seed | pico de gallo
      $7.00
    • Grilled Elote

      charred corn | cotija cheese | tajin | crema
      $7.00
  • Dulces | for the sweet tooth

    • Brown Butter Churros

      dulce de leche salted caramel | apple butter
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Basque Cheesecake**

      lechera | hazelnut butterscotch | homemade whipped cream **These items contain nuts.
      $10.00
    • Nico's Churro Sundae

      mexican coffee ice cream | vanilla ice cream | mascarpone whip | caramel | maraschino cherry
      $10.00

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(515) 243-0611

428 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309


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