Opening hours
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We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Bar Nico yet. Call (515) 243-0611 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Mexican restaurants in Des Moines
Most Mexican restaurants in Des Moines open around 11:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 93% are open on Sundays and 86% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 14 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
428 East Locust StreetDes Moines, IA 50309
About Bar Nico
Bar Nico is a Mexican restaurant located at 428 East Locust Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Our Des Moines guide covers 377 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
You can visit for outdoor seating and dine-in.
You can reach the team at (515) 243-0611.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 428 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 243-0611
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Mexican restaurants)
Mexican restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Mexican restaurants in Des Moines.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Iowa
Based on 37 menus with 4,005 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
We don’t have Bar Nico’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Iowa typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 62% | $11.99 |
| Sour Cream | 49% | $1.90 |
| Cheese Dip | 46% | $5.79 |
| Carne Asada | 43% | $18.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 41% | $2.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 41% | $6.12 |
| Bean Dip | 41% | $7.25 |
| Huevos con Chorizo | 41% | $11.37 |
Calculated from 37 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bar Nico there are 43 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 110 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (32), Cafes & Coffee (10), Mexican & Tex-Mex (9), and American (6).
Competition is strong: 8 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 23 within three miles. The closest is Rita's Cantina, 0.5 mi away.
23 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & Pubs85 Bar< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJimmy John's< 0.1 mi
- ItalianLucca< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodThe Continental< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeDaisy Chain Coffee< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bar Nico located?
Bar Nico is located at 428 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.
What is the phone number of Bar Nico?
You can call Bar Nico at (515) 243-0611.
Does Bar Nico offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Bar Nico. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
What else is near Bar Nico?
There are 110 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bar Nico. Nearby options include 85 Bar (< 0.1 mi), Jimmy John's (< 0.1 mi), and Lucca (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Bar Nico?
8 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Rita's Cantina, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 37 menus with 4,005 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
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