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Crispy Churros
Crispy Churros
Grilled Elote
Chicken Tinga Tostadas**
Nico's Chips & Salsa
Bar Nico Bar & Pub ·$$

Website: barnicodsm.com

Phone: (515) 243-0611

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of E Locust St and E 5th St

Closed now

  • Fri 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM

428 E Locust St Des Moines, IA 50309 ·792.04 mi

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Reviews

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4.5 68 reviews
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Margaret R. 10/22/26

Delicious, distinctive and relaxed Mexican restaurant. (Not, as others have said, just a bar, though the drinks look wonderful.) Guacamole, fajitas and tacos were all spicy, special and excellent....

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Jennifer R. 10/23/26

We met friends at Bar Nico after it had been recommended to them. The modern dining room has a surprising amount of space. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food is modern Mexican. Think...

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Lloyd M. 10/30/26

Inventive Mexican food in East Village. Great vibe and excellent service. I ordered two plates of two tacos, just right for lunch. The carnuta tacos and the chicken pablano tostados (not sure...

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Rachel S. 12/28/25

I am currently in Spain for the second time this year and let me just say that the chocolate and gluten-free churros that I had at Bar Nico in Des Moines, Iowa of all places were the best I've had...

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Michael M. 12/18/25

Our group of five came to Bar Nico and none of us live in that area, but we thought we'd give it a try. I won't say that we were surprised because we had no expectations but the food, the ambience...

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