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Bar Nico

428 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Bar Nico
Bar Nico is a vibrant Des Moines venue specializing in modern Mexican cuisine complemented by craft cocktails and late-night tacos. It distinguishes itself as a proudly gluten-free kitchen, catering to diners with dietary restrictions without compromising flavor. The atmosphere combines contemporary dining with a focus on quality and inclusivity.
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Thursday

3PM - 5PM

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Drink Specials

  • Half-Priced Draft Beer
  • $6 Wine Glasses
  • $5 Nico Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas
  • Half Priced Draft Beers (Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Pacifico)
  • $6 Glasses of Wine
  • $5 Nico's Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas

Food Specials

  • $5 Botanas
  • $6 Tapas
  • $7 Tacos
  • $6 Barra Fria - Chilled Tapas (Nico's Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Little Gem Caesar, Ceviche Sangria, Scallop Tostada)
  • $5 Botanas (Fijoles Negros, Crispy Gulf-Style Rice, Grilled Elote)
  • $6 Entradas - Hot Tapas (Mushroom Queso Fundido, Papas Bravas, Crispy Chicken Wings, Chipotle Albondigas, Maine Lobster Empanadas)
  • $7 Tacos de Maiz (2 per order) (Campechano Tacos, Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos, Gulf Shrimp Tacos, Sweet Potato Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Al Pastor Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos)

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Friday

3PM - 5PM

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Drink Specials

  • Half-Priced Draft Beer
  • $6 Wine Glasses
  • $5 Nico Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas
  • Half Priced Draft Beers (Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Pacifico)
  • $6 Glasses of Wine
  • $5 Nico's Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas

Food Specials

  • $5 Botanas
  • $6 Tapas
  • $7 Tacos
  • $6 Barra Fria - Chilled Tapas (Nico's Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Little Gem Caesar, Ceviche Sangria, Scallop Tostada)
  • $5 Botanas (Fijoles Negros, Crispy Gulf-Style Rice, Grilled Elote)
  • $6 Entradas - Hot Tapas (Mushroom Queso Fundido, Papas Bravas, Crispy Chicken Wings, Chipotle Albondigas, Maine Lobster Empanadas)
  • $7 Tacos de Maiz (2 per order) (Campechano Tacos, Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos, Gulf Shrimp Tacos, Sweet Potato Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Al Pastor Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos)

Saturday

3PM - 5PM

(0)

Drink Specials

  • Half-Priced Draft Beer
  • $6 Wine Glasses
  • $5 Nico Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas
  • Half Priced Draft Beers (Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Pacifico)
  • $6 Glasses of Wine
  • $5 Nico's Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas

Food Specials

  • $5 Botanas
  • $6 Tapas
  • $7 Tacos
  • $6 Barra Fria - Chilled Tapas (Nico's Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Little Gem Caesar, Ceviche Sangria, Scallop Tostada)
  • $5 Botanas (Fijoles Negros, Crispy Gulf-Style Rice, Grilled Elote)
  • $6 Entradas - Hot Tapas (Mushroom Queso Fundido, Papas Bravas, Crispy Chicken Wings, Chipotle Albondigas, Maine Lobster Empanadas)
  • $7 Tacos de Maiz (2 per order) (Campechano Tacos, Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos, Gulf Shrimp Tacos, Sweet Potato Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Al Pastor Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos)

Sunday

3PM - 5PM

(0)

Drink Specials

  • Half-Priced Draft Beer
  • $6 Wine Glasses
  • $5 Nico Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas
  • Half Priced Draft Beers (Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Pacifico)
  • $6 Glasses of Wine
  • $5 Nico's Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas

Food Specials

  • $5 Botanas
  • $6 Tapas
  • $7 Tacos
  • $6 Barra Fria - Chilled Tapas (Nico's Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Little Gem Caesar, Ceviche Sangria, Scallop Tostada)
  • $5 Botanas (Fijoles Negros, Crispy Gulf-Style Rice, Grilled Elote)
  • $6 Entradas - Hot Tapas (Mushroom Queso Fundido, Papas Bravas, Crispy Chicken Wings, Chipotle Albondigas, Maine Lobster Empanadas)
  • $7 Tacos de Maiz (2 per order) (Campechano Tacos, Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos, Gulf Shrimp Tacos, Sweet Potato Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Al Pastor Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos)

Monday

3PM - 5PM

(0)

Drink Specials

  • Half-Priced Draft Beer
  • $6 Wine Glasses
  • $5 Nico Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas
  • Half Priced Draft Beers (Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Pacifico)
  • $6 Glasses of Wine
  • $5 Nico's Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas

Food Specials

  • $5 Botanas
  • $6 Tapas
  • $7 Tacos
  • $6 Barra Fria - Chilled Tapas (Nico's Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Little Gem Caesar, Ceviche Sangria, Scallop Tostada)
  • $5 Botanas (Fijoles Negros, Crispy Gulf-Style Rice, Grilled Elote)
  • $6 Entradas - Hot Tapas (Mushroom Queso Fundido, Papas Bravas, Crispy Chicken Wings, Chipotle Albondigas, Maine Lobster Empanadas)
  • $7 Tacos de Maiz (2 per order) (Campechano Tacos, Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos, Gulf Shrimp Tacos, Sweet Potato Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Al Pastor Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos)

Tuesday

3PM - 5PM

(0)

Drink Specials

  • Half-Priced Draft Beer
  • $6 Wine Glasses
  • $5 Nico Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas
  • Half Priced Draft Beers (Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Pacifico)
  • $6 Glasses of Wine
  • $5 Nico's Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas

Food Specials

  • $5 Botanas
  • $6 Tapas
  • $7 Tacos
  • $6 Barra Fria - Chilled Tapas (Nico's Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Little Gem Caesar, Ceviche Sangria, Scallop Tostada)
  • $5 Botanas (Fijoles Negros, Crispy Gulf-Style Rice, Grilled Elote)
  • $6 Entradas - Hot Tapas (Mushroom Queso Fundido, Papas Bravas, Crispy Chicken Wings, Chipotle Albondigas, Maine Lobster Empanadas)
  • $7 Tacos de Maiz (2 per order) (Campechano Tacos, Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos, Gulf Shrimp Tacos, Sweet Potato Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Al Pastor Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos)

Wednesday

3PM - 5PM

(0)

Drink Specials

  • Half-Priced Draft Beer
  • $6 Wine Glasses
  • $5 Nico Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas
  • Half Priced Draft Beers (Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Pacifico)
  • $6 Glasses of Wine
  • $5 Nico's Margaritas
  • $6 Seasonal Margaritas

Food Specials

  • $5 Botanas
  • $6 Tapas
  • $7 Tacos
  • $6 Barra Fria - Chilled Tapas (Nico's Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Little Gem Caesar, Ceviche Sangria, Scallop Tostada)
  • $5 Botanas (Fijoles Negros, Crispy Gulf-Style Rice, Grilled Elote)
  • $6 Entradas - Hot Tapas (Mushroom Queso Fundido, Papas Bravas, Crispy Chicken Wings, Chipotle Albondigas, Maine Lobster Empanadas)
  • $7 Tacos de Maiz (2 per order) (Campechano Tacos, Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos, Gulf Shrimp Tacos, Sweet Potato Tacos, Chicken Tinga Tostadas, Al Pastor Tacos, Grilled Fish Tacos)

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Highlights

  • Modern Mexican fare with a gluten-free kitchen
  • Craft cocktails tailored to complement the menu
  • Late-night tacos for a unique dining experience

Important Details

  • Proudly operates as a gluten-free kitchen

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