Nico's Cantina & Grill

We visited this place on a Sunday and it was surprisingly EMPTY!!! Not one customer at all besides my family and I. There was only one server and she was doing everything herself. The kitchen probably had people but the food was coming out slow. Besides all of this the atmosphere was nice. Unfortunately we were freezing the entire time we were eating here. It was so cold in the restaurant. The food was ok but not amazing. It didn't taste like authentic Mexican food, it was all a bit dry. There was definitely some flavor missing. We liked that they had pupusas for the kids. They advertised a buffet but we didn't see anything anywhere that showed buffet so we just ordered regular food. I wished they had free refills because the drinks were definitely expensive. We won't be coming back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

This place is insane I don’t know how much longer they are going to make it the buffet thing is a lie you just go and order the food that they have OF the day and it’s alright… no free refills on horchata which really sucks considering it is a “buffet” and when you are all done and you receive your tab there is a already a gratuity fee added! Your bill will go from 30 something to 50 something it is insane and outrageous we really wanted to like this place but there’s no way and they still expect you to leave a tip… a tip ?!? When I go to a regular buffet where I serve my self my own food and what I wish to eat I leave a tip yes but there is no gratuity included in your tab! Like come on now also no utensils or condiments on the table…

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

The moment you walk in it is humid and hot. We did the buffet, a lot of the food looked like it was sitting there for a while, all the meats were super dry. Our waitress was not attentive, we were so thirsty it was a hassle asking for refills. We asked for 3 pupusas revueltas that comes included with the buffet we never got it, we waited 15 min for them ….. When we wanted to get dessert (that’s included in the buffet) there was no more and I kindly asked the waitress if there was any and she told me yes she would go get some . Waited 10 min for her to come back out and tell me that they were slicing the cake and getting it ready. 10 min later she comes back saying they had no more dessert. Like really? We were a family of 5 - 2 adults 3 children and on the bill they automatically charged a 15% buffet service fee which I’m assuming is the tip to the waitress. She did a horrible job and mind you the place was empty so she was not busy. For the quality of the food and items we were not getting I wouldn’t be coming back. They charge $22 per person and it is NOT worth it.

Great atmosphere! Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice outside area, Clean, Nice Bar area. Friendly Smiling Staff!

I order the carnitas tacos meal and it was delicious. The red sauce was just the right spice for my rice and beans the green sauce was hot and very flavorful on the tacos, yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing place. Buffet is plenty of different choices with all tasty food. Maria gave excellent service. Will be returning back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Carnitas

Polite staff!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Carne Asada

Came here for dinner last night and for the most part, I did enjoy my meal with only a few minor issues. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is very authentic, which I did appreciate. The prices were decent all things considered. It was fairly quiet, and the music also set the mood for the atmosphere.

The only minor discrepancies I noticed was that no table had utensils, plates, or napkins on them and they did not come out until the main meal. This was a bit disappointing especially while eating the nachos and salsa. Another minor frustration was that when I ordered a coke, they gave me a bottle, which does not include refills, vs a refillable cup. If I wanted the coke that came in a bottle then that’s what I would’ve ordered.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Gensis was awsome ...What a wonderful experience, food was terrific and service was great . We always love coming. She made us feel like family

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very clean facility, swift service, friendly and helpful staff. Food came out hot, fresh and just right. ?? thank you for the good experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not the best

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Carnitas

Must try any pizza here at a minimum. It's the best. It's better than the italian restaurants in NOVA and one of the best pizzas I've had anywhere. I'm a big pizza snob. The dough is exeptional. Yes, the pizza at this mexican place. They must have kept the recipe and oven from the itialian restaurant that used to be there, and that italian restaurant is opening up in downtown Manassas park.
The burritos are very good and the mango margaritas have been strong and tasty. I would recommend their birria anything and al pastor.
One of the few Hispanic restaurants in the area that are any good.

This pizza will put a smile on your face and ruin all other spots.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mexican Pizza

The ingredients on the menu were not added with the Quesadilla and when I ordered chicken tacos I was given steak tacos instead, look elsewhere for self proclaimed authentic Mexican food

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Food and service was wonderful. The guacamole and fajitas were so tasty!! I loved the atmosphere as well and the kids loved taking photos here with the horse and statues. We’ll be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Never going back. The food was not good. The restaurant was not very clean, and the server barely spoke English.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2