Dan Myers

"The burritos at this critical darling are the perfect size — not too large or unwieldy but still big enough to not to leave you hungry — and there’s carne asada, French fries (yes, fries), cheese, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato rolled all together inside. The widely popular recipe is a local specialty, and Nico’s does theirs just right."

Knockaround

"A longtime local favorite, Nico’s has recently gotten national attention too; their Carne Asada Burrito was voted the 5th Best Burrito in the U.S. by The Daily Meal. Grab a burrito to go and head to down to the beach, the perfect place to enjoy it."

Nancy Chen

"If you haven’t had fries in a burrito, you haven’t truly lived. This San Diego classic takes normal burritos to a whole new level and is a perfect post-beach meal."

Tyler Beckwith

"This Ocean Beach location is the Nico's original -- super-consistent and delicious California burritos are their hallmark, and you can always expect friendly service."

Nika Capitani

"Now, it depends who you ask, but this may be the gold standard for the California burrito."

Natalie Holtz

"Emerging from the sea of tortillas wrapped in tinfoil and showing up in almost every list of favorites, Nico's average-sized California burrito takes the top spot."

Ocean Beach MainStreet Association

"Congratulations to OB's own Nico's Mexican Food! Their California Burrito was recognized as the 2nd best burrito in the country by The Daily Meal. Our only question is... second best?! Harumph. We think they're #1!"

Lorea Mendiguren

"Their California burrito is also highly recommended – with its carne asada fries, it’s a must-try."

Rob Franklin

"Why it's magic: A "California burrito" — packed with the usual fixins' PLUS french fries — is something that every burrito lover definitely needs to try."