Centro Nicollet
2412 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
(612) 452-9785
Customers' Favorites
Masa Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Nachos with Braised Beef
Breakfast Sandwich
The Nicollet Burger
Chicken Tinga Taco
Guajillo Chicken
Chicken Sandwich
Chips and Salsa
Centro Crunch
Barbacoa Taco
Featured items
Centro Crunch
flour tortilla, seasoned beef or rice black beans, nacho cheese, tostada, lettuce, tomato, sour cream *no protein substitutions ***CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Yuca Fries
dusted with lime chili powder and served with a side of serrano ginger aioli (GF, DF, V)
Seasoned Tater Tots
served with house ranch and ketchup (GF, V) ***Ranch contains dairy, egg, soy (can be removed)
Fries
served with house made malt vinegar mayo & ketchup (GF, V)
Chips & Guacamole
guacamole garnished with cilantro and radish and served with corn tortilla chips (GF, DF, VE)
Quesadilla
flour tortilla, queso, salsa roja, crema, lettuce (V) ***CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE
Pescado Taco
beer-battered fish, cabbage, guajillo aioli, pickled red onion (DF) ***CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE
Everywhen Burger
DOUBLE stack smashed beef, American cheese, special sauce, raw onions, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Burrito
flour tortilla, rice, beans, chipotle crema, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce (V) *CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE ***Contains gluten (cannot be removed) ***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Tres Leches Slice
Sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with frosting.*CANNOT BE MADE DAIRY OR GLUTEN FREE****Contains gluten, dairy, & egg (cannot be removed)
Centro Salad
romaine, avocado, queso fresco, peanut sesame salsa, radish, jicama, tomatillo vinaigrette (GF, V)***CONTAINS PEANUTS AND SESAME SEEDS***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Chicken Tinga Taco
chipotle-tomato chicken, beans, crema, queso, cilantro, radish (GF)***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Chips & Salsas
tortilla chips with three house made salsas: salsa roja, salsa verde and salsa cruda (GF, DF, VE)***Salsa Cruda contains avocado (cannot be removed)
Esquites
corn, guajillo mayo, queso fresco, jalepeño, tajin (GF, V)***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Kid Chicken Tenders
3 tenders and choice of side ***Contains gluten
Carnitas en Adobo Taco
pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, salsa verde, pickled onion, cilantro (GF, DF)
The Plain Jane
single smashed beef patty, American cheese, dill pickles, dijonaise, toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Crispy chicken tenders, romaine, tomatoes, bacon, hidden valley ranch, tostada***Contains gluten, dairy, soy & egg (cannot be removed)
Latte
12 oz. Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic espresso and choice of steamed milk
Enchilada
black bean or chicken tinga, verde sauce, queso fresco, crema, shredded romaine, avocado, radish. Choice of black beans or chicken. 2 enchiladas per order (GF)***Contains dairy (can be removed)
CENTRO (tacos & more)
Centro Crunch
flour tortilla, seasoned beef or rice black beans, nacho cheese, tostada, lettuce, tomato, sour cream *no protein substitutions ***CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Esquites
corn, guajillo mayo, queso fresco, jalepeño, tajin (GF, V)***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Burrito
flour tortilla, rice, beans, chipotle crema, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce (V) *CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE ***Contains gluten (cannot be removed) ***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Chicken Tinga Taco
chipotle-tomato chicken, beans, crema, queso, cilantro, radish (GF)***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Enchilada
black bean or chicken tinga, verde sauce, queso fresco, crema, shredded romaine, avocado, radish. Choice of black beans or chicken. 2 enchiladas per order (GF)***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Pescado Taco
beer-battered fish, cabbage, guajillo aioli, pickled red onion (DF) ***CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE
Carnitas en Adobo Taco
pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, salsa verde, pickled onion, cilantro (GF, DF)
Guacamole Side
add a side of house made guacamole (GF, DF, VE)
Chips & Salsas
tortilla chips with three house made salsas: salsa roja, salsa verde and salsa cruda (GF, DF, VE)***Salsa Cruda contains avocado (cannot be removed)
Quesadilla
flour tortilla, queso, salsa roja, crema, lettuce (V) ***CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE
Braised Beef Taco
salsa roja, raw onion, cilantro (GF, DF)
Yuca Fries
dusted with lime chili powder and served with a side of serrano ginger aioli (GF, DF, V)
Mole Verde Wings
1 pound of whole, crispy chicken wings, green chile mole, jicama, lime (DF) ***Contains fish sauce & pepitas (cannot be removed)
Barbacoa Taco
braised lamb, salsa cruda, cilantro, onion (GF, DF)
Chips & Guacamole
guacamole garnished with cilantro and radish and served with corn tortilla chips (GF, DF, VE)
Tortilla Soup
avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, radish, tortilla strips (GF, V) ***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Chorizo Taco
red chorizo, potato, salsa verde, onion, serrano, cilantro (GF, DF)
Brussels Sprouts
Guajillo mayo, queso fresco, peanut sesame salsa, lime (GF, V) ***CONTAINS PEANUTS (can be removed) ***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Centro Salad
romaine, avocado, queso fresco, peanut sesame salsa, radish, jicama, tomatillo vinaigrette (GF, V)***CONTAINS PEANUTS AND SESAME SEEDS***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Guajillo Chicken
Seared Chicken Thigh, salsa roja, white onion, cilantro (GF, DF)
Papas Taco
potatoes, pickled vegetable mix (cauliflower, carrots, jalapeños), salsa cruda, queso fresco, red onion (GF, V)***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Salsa Cruda Side
add a side of house made salsa cruda (GF, DF, VE)***Contains avocado (cannot be removed)
Nopales Taco
cured cactus and caramelized onion mix (cannot be separated), kale, mushrooms, salsa cruda, queso, pickled onion, peanut sesame salsa, radish (GF, V) ***CONTAINS PEANUTS AND SESAME SEEDS** ***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Side Crema
Salsa Roja Side
adda side of house made salsa roja (GF, DF, VE)
Side of Rice
Side of Black Beans
EVERYWHEN (burgers & more)
Side Queso
Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheese, pickled onion, jalapeno (GF, V)
Seasoned Tater Tots
served with house ranch and ketchup (GF, V) ***Ranch contains dairy, egg, soy (can be removed)
Fries
served with house made malt vinegar mayo & ketchup (GF, V)
The Plain Jane
single smashed beef patty, American cheese, dill pickles, dijonaise, toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Everywhen Burger
DOUBLE stack smashed beef, American cheese, special sauce, raw onions, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Fried Chicken
fried buttermilk chicken breast, charred brioche bun, dill pickles, cool ranch mayo *CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE ***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Fried Cauliflower
fried cauliflower, peanut nam prik, habanero ranch, tajin (GF) ***CONTAINS PEANUTS & FISH SAUCE in nam prik (can be removed) ***Contains soy, egg, dairy (cannot be removed)
Side Habanero Ranch
buttermilk, sour cream, mayo, dill, habanero, lemon juice (GF, V)***Contains, egg, dairy, soy
The Nicollet Burger
single smashed beef patty, American cheese, b&b pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onions, dijonaise, toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Spicy Burger
single smashed beef patty, habanero relish, Havarti cheese, guajillo mayo, toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Patty Melt
Single patty, American swiss, caramelized onions, special sauce, toasted St. Paul sourdough *CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE****Sourdough contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Frisco Melt
Single patty, American Swiss, malt vinegar mayo, bacon, tomato, on toasted St. Paul sourdough *CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE****Sourdough contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Cheese Fries
Fries with house made cheese sauce (GF, V)
Mahi Mahi Sandwich
grilled Mahi fish, pineapple-scallion slaw, guacamole, guajillo aioli, pickled red onions served on a toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Highland Burger
Single patty, American cheese, caramelized onions, fried egg, bacon, french onion mayo, toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Side Ranch
buttermilk, sour cream, mayo, dill, lemon juice (GF, V) ***Contains, egg, dairy, soy
Rice & Bean Burger
rice & bean patty, American cheese, b&b pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onions, dijonaise, toasted milk bun***Milk bun contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
Mushroom Melt
Roasted oyster mushrooms, American Swiss, griddled red onions, dijonaise, pickled sweet onions, on toasted St. Paul sourdough (V) *CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN FREE* ***Sourdough contains gluten, dairy, soy, egg (cannot be removed)
FAMILY STYLE / TAKE AND BAKE
Nachos (Take and Bake)
SERVED COLD FOR YOU TO COOK AT HOME: Cheddar and Monterey cheese, jalapeño, pickled onion, guacamole, salsa, sour cream. Choice of protein (tinga, braised beef, or vegetarian) (GF)
Protein Pint
Chips (Family Style)
House made corn tortilla chips (GF)
Tacos Cuatro
1 lb protein of choice, rice, beans, tortillas. Served together, hot. Serves 3-4 people (GF)
Salsa Cuatro
4 pack of our most loved salsas (Salsa Cruda, Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja, & Pico de Gallo) ***Salsa Cruda contains avocado (cannot be removed)
Tortillas
10 Extra Corn Tortillas (GF)
Yuca Fries (Family Style)
Family sized - served with a side of serrano ginger aioli. (GF, DF, V)
Centro Salad (Family Style)
Family Size Salad for 3/4 servings. Romaine, avocado, queso fresco, peanut sesame salsa, tomatillo vinegar (GF, V) ***CONTAINS PEANUTS AND SESAME SEEDS******Contains dairy (can be removed)
Mole Wings (Family Style)
32 chicken wings with mole verde sauce and cilantro (DF) ***Contains fish sauce (cannot be removed)
Cookie Dough (Take and Bake)
a dozen take and bake cookies. Choice of masa or brown butter chocolate chip.***Contains dairy (cannot be removed)
Salsa Roja Pint
House made salsa - tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, vinegar, 16oz.
Enchiladas (Family Style)
Verde sauce, choice of black beans or chicken, queso, crema, avocado, shredded romaine. Serves 4-5 people (10 enchiladas). (GF)***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Black Beans Pint
Add a pint of black beans. (GF, DF, V)
Rice Pint
Add a quart of rice. (GF, DF, V)
Guacamole Pint
House made guac - avocado, serrano, red onion, cilantro, cumin, lime juice (VG, GF, DF)
Salsa Verde Pint
House made salsa - tomatillos, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin (VG, GF, DF)
Salsa Cruda Pint
House made salsa - tomatillos, avocado, serrano, lime, salt (VE, GF, DF)***Contains avocado (cannot be removed)
Esquites (Family Style)
Corn, guajillo mayo, queso fresco, cilantro, tajin, jalapeno, lime***Contains dairy (can be removed)
KIDS
Kid Burger
single smashed patty with cheese and choice of side ***Bun contains gluten, egg, dairy & soy
Kid Chicken Tenders
3 tenders and choice of side ***Contains gluten
Kids Tacos
two ground beef tacos with cheese on a corn tortilla and choice of side (GF) ***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Kid Grilled Cheese
grilled cheese and choice of side***Contains gluten, egg, & dairy (cannot be removed)
Kids Quesadilla
(12 and under) cheese quesadilla (flour tortilla) and choice of side***Contains gluten & dairy (cannot be removed)
Kid Hot Dog
Hotdog, coney bun, served plain. Served with choice of carrots or fries***Contains gluten, dairy & egg (cannot be removed)
SWEETS
Tres Leches Slice
Sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with frosting.*CANNOT BE MADE DAIRY OR GLUTEN FREE****Contains gluten, dairy, & egg (cannot be removed)
Guava roll
cinnamon rolls with guava paste and cream cheese frosting.
Oreo Pie
It's a cream pie with Oreo Cookies. Just like eating Oreo Cookies and drinking milk! ***Contains gluten & dairy (cannot be removed)
Chocolate Mole Cupcake
Chocolate Mole Cupcake with cocoa nibs and fleur de sal. ***Contains gluten, dairy, egg, & sesame (cannot be removed)
Church Bar
Definitely a guilty pleasure... reminiscent of the bars you used to eat at church, but with spice.***Contains gluten, dairy & gelatin (cannot be removed)
Bunny Sugar Cookie
A sugar cookie frosted with pink vanilla frosting. Disclaimer: No real bunnies were harmed for these cookies.***Contains gluten, dairy, & egg (cannot be removed)
Strawberry Cream Pie
strawberries in a cream cheese filling, topped with oat streusel and a strawberry glaze***Contains gluten & dairy (cannot be removed)
Cookie
Daily Cookie
Reindeer Cookie
Cinnamon Sugar dusted butter shortbread Reindeer Cookie for the winter season. Made just like Santa likes 'em! Kid and Adult friendly also!***contains gluten, dairy, eggs, cinnamon (cannot be made without)
NA BEVS
Diet Coke
12oz Can
Mexican Coke
12oz glass bottle *NOTE* cap not a twist off
Jarritos
***NOTE: This bottle does not have a twist-off cap.
Aurora Bora Sparkling
Herbal Sparkling Water
Mexican Hot Chocolate
8 oz. dark chocolate, coconut milk, cayenne, cinnamon, vanilla
Latte
12 oz. Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic espresso and choice of steamed milk
Sparkling Water
Mineragua sparkling water. 12oz glass bottle. This bottle does not have a twist-off cap.
Cold Brew
16 oz. iced Intelligentsia coffee
Sprite
12oz Bottle ***NOTE: This bottle does not have a twist-off cap.
De la Calle Tepache
Espresso
2 oz. Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic espresso
Coffee
12 oz. drip brew of Intelligenstsia House Blend
Bauhaus Nah Hop Water
Non-alcoholic hop infused seltzer
Hot Tea
12 oz. Rishi Tea
Americano
12 oz. Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic espresso and not water
HIPPO POCKETS
Pickle
so many pickles planks, pastrami, dill cream cheese, pickled jalapeño, Pik-Nik Stick Potatoes***Contains gluten & dairy (cannot be removed)
The Original
Seasoned beef or rice & black beans, nacho cheese, tostada, lettuce, tomato, sour cream **no protein substitutions, cannot be made gluten free ***Contains gluten (cannot be removed) ***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Royale with Cheese
Hamburger patty, special sauce, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, fries***Contains gluten, soy & egg (cannot be removed) ***Contains dairy (can be removed)
Waffle Fries
Johnny seasoning salt, seasoned sour cream (GF, V)
S'mores
Nutella, cinnamon graham cracker, cherry jam, marshmallow fluff***Contains gluten (cannot be removed)
Hippo Dips
Dip your Hippo in a signature sauce
Cubano
Citrus Braised Pork, Ham. Yellow Mustard, Swiss Cheese, Pickle Planks***Contains gluten & dairy (cannot be removed)
Falafel
Falafel Patty, Romaine, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Feta, Tahini Dressing. Served with a side of Tzatziki (V) ***Contains gluten & dairy (cannot be removed)
Birthday Cake
Funfetti cake, strawberry frosting, animal cookies***Contains gluten, dairy, & egg (cannot be removed)
Minnedelphia
Steak, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Onions, Jalapeño Cream Cheese, Provolone***Contains gluten & dairy (cannot be removed)
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Crispy chicken tenders, romaine, tomatoes, bacon, hidden valley ranch, tostada***Contains gluten, dairy, soy & egg (cannot be removed)
Tater Tot Hotdish
hamburger, tots, green beans, corn, cream of mushroom soup***contains gluten and dairy (cannot be removed)
HIPPO SIPPS
Hibiscus Hippo Sipp
hibiscus lemonade with mango jellies
Strawberry Cream Hippo Sipp
strawberry puree, cream, white chocolate, and crystal bobas
Capri Sun
fruit punch, pacific cooler, or strawberry kiwi flavored juice
Orange Cream Hippo Sipp
orange cream, white chocolate, whole milk, and mango jellies
Caramel Apple Hippo Sipp
caramel apple milk tea, caramel sauce, whole milk, and apple popping bobas
Yoo-hoo
chocolate flavored beverage
Sipp-ermint Mocha
Coffee jelly boba, cold press, white chocolate, peppermint syrup, and choice of milk.
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Recent Reviews
This is the perfect place to eat with kids before seeing a show at the Childrens Theater. It’s only an eleven minute walk. They have a traditional kids menu, but the quesadillas were enjoyed the kids too. We were a group of 15, and we were offered a room upon our arrival, which worked perfectly. The staff were very attentive and checked on us frequently. The food was delivered quickly. We started off with a couple orders of chips and cheese. Then an assortment of tacos with...
November 2025
My son enjoyed his burger and fries, but everything else was just okay. The rest of our party got a selection of tacos and quesadillas. Other than the shrimp tacos which were fantastic, the rest of the items were under seasoned. The quesadilla had too much cheese and no seasoning we could tell.
October 2025
Vibes were okay, but it felt a bit liminal given how large and open the dining area was.
I would almost certainly return for...