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3.9
- 3.8Food
- 3.7Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 3.8Value
Noise • Moderate
El Nico
3.9 (27)
$30 and under
Mexican
288 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-2103
Make a reservation
2 people
Jul 1, 2025
7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Great for scenic views
- Great for brunch
- Charming
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Mexican / Southwestern
- Hours of operationMon–Thu 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefFernanda Serrano
- CateringWe have many options available to guests that would like to have Chef Fer and her team cater your next event! Please reach out to us at elnicoreservations@penny-hotel.com for more details.
- Private party facilitiesWe welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
- Private party contactAnnie Dukes, Director of Events: (929) 594-2028
- Delivery & takeout
- NeighborhoodWilliamsburg
- Cross streetHavemeyer and 8th
- Parking detailsNone
- Public transitBedford Ave. L Train
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private dining
What 27 people are saying
El Nico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Loved For
New York City
Great for scenic views
Brooklyn
Healthy
Brooklyn
Great for outdoor dining
Brooklyn
Great for scenic views
Brooklyn
Mexican
Review summary
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27 Reviews
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Ashleigh
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0Dined on June 22, 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Michal
Las Vegas1 review
5.0Dined on June 21, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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James
New York City3 reviews
5.0Dined on May 18, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mesha
Unspecified1 review
1.0Dined on May 6, 2025
- Overall 1
- Food 1
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Thomas
Bavaria1 review
3.0Dined on May 5, 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 2
- Service 2
- Ambience 4
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Ciatta VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0Dined on March 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Tyler
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
4.0Dined on March 22, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Carine
New York City2 reviews
5.0Dined on March 15, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lucy
New York City1 review
4.0Dined on February 1, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Luca
New York City2 reviews
5.0Dined on January 31, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
El Nico offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Nico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (929) 594-2028.
El Nico is rated 3.9 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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- United States
- New York City
- Brooklyn
- Williamsburg
Make a reservation
2 people
Jul 1, 2025
7:00 PM
288 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-2103
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross streetHavemeyer and 8th
- NeighborhoodWilliamsburg
- Hours of operationMon–Thu 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesMexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Mexican / Southwestern
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsNone
- Public transitBedford Ave. L Train
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive chefFernanda Serrano
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Delivery & takeout
- Phone number
- CateringWe have many options available to guests that would like to have Chef Fer and her team cater your next event! Please reach out to us at elnicoreservations@penny-hotel.com for more details.
- Private party facilitiesWe welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
- Private party contactAnnie Dukes, Director of Events: (929) 594-2028