Opening hours
Closed · opens 2:00 PM
| Monday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Brooklyn: 6:04 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (929) 594-2028 to confirm.
Location & directions
288 North 8th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11211
About El Nico
El Nico is a bar & grill located at 288 North 8th Street in Brooklyn, New York. It is one of 3,238 places to eat and drink we list in Brooklyn.
El Nico is open 7 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
On the menu: Mexican dishes.
You can reach the team at (929) 594-2028.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar & Grill · Mexican
- Address
- 288 North 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Phone
- (929) 594-2028
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars & grills and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Nico’s weekday schedule with 39 other bars & grills in Brooklyn. On a typical weekday it opens at 2:00 PM, earlier than 74% of them (the typical opening time is 4:00 PM) and closes at 10:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 1:00 AM).
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 65. 90% of bars & grills in Brooklyn open on Sundays, and El Nico is one of them.
Compared with 39 other bars & grills in Brooklyn that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars & grills in New York
Based on 23 menus with 559 priced items from bars & grills in New York, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $17.98.
We don’t have El Nico’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars & grills in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | 30% | $9.00 |
| Caesar Salad | 30% | $12.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 30% | $7.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 26% | $6.00 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 22% | $18.00 |
| Chicken Wings | 17% | $16.28 |
Calculated from 23 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bars & grills usually offer
Across 471 bars & grills in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 93% offer delivery
- 99% have dine-in seating
- 86% take reservations
Ask El Nico directly at (929) 594-2028 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Nico there are 238 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 479 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (85), Bars & Pubs (83), Bakeries & Desserts (34), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (27).
Competition is strong: 9 other bars & grills are within a mile and 101 within three miles. The closest is Rocka Rolla, 0.1 mi away.
202 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- EuropeanMaison Provence< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeReunion0.1 mi
- ChineseKings Co Imperial0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianLondon Tandoori0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar & grill
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Nico's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is El Nico open on Sunday?
Yes, El Nico is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is El Nico located?
El Nico is located at 288 North 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.
What is the phone number of El Nico?
You can call El Nico at (929) 594-2028.
Is El Nico open late?
Yes – El Nico is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near El Nico?
There are 479 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Nico. Nearby options include Maison Provence (< 0.1 mi), Reunion (0.1 mi), and Kings Co Imperial (0.1 mi).
Are there other bars & grills near El Nico?
9 other bars & grills within a mile. The closest is Rocka Rolla, 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars & grills in New York cost?
Based on 23 menus with 559 priced items from bars & grills in New York, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $17.98.
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