Nick Tahou Hots

Saw this joint on YouTube and I had to try the 'Garbage Plate'. Honestly this place is a hole in the wall and could use some TLC. It was reasonably busy and the folks behind the counter were friendly, including the owner, who I'd recognized from the YouTube video. Ordered the classic cheeseburgers on homefries and macaroni salad smothered in meat sauce. The Garbage Plate wasn't spectacular in terms of any individual components, but is a great example of the 'whole being greater than the sum of its parts'. Ate at the counter and it was very good. I may be slightly inflating the rating here with 5 stars, but the originality of the dish and the legendary city-fixture status of the place earns it special consideration. Was certainly not disappointed and will most definity return next time in Rochester.

I enjoyed the iconic garbage plate but I think the whole experience was too hyped up for me, especially going sober when apparently it's a much better experience when drunk. The food was good, the service was good, the people were somewhat friendly, all in all oil stands by my review. I'm going to try it again the next time though before a night of drinking ends.

I'm thrilled to give Nick Tahou Hots a five-star review! Our visit to this iconic Rochester establishment was absolutely fantastic. The "garbage plate" that they are renowned for exceeded all expectations - it was an explosion of flavors and textures that left us craving for more. The service was friendly and efficient, adding to the overall wonderful experience. If you're in Rochester, don't miss the chance to indulge in the deliciousness that Nick Tahou Hots has to offer!

The customer service was very good. I tried the cheeseburger garbage plate and it was ok could use more, more sauce. My bite was dry. 😔 not enough mac salad maybe I should of added beans which I thought came with it according to other pictures but I was wrong. I took my food to go and I enjoyed it the next day with Redhot hot sauce and more ketchup adding mustard to the pile. 🙂 waste nothing. While there I grabbed a bumper sticker for 2.00 😁 I am now traveling back to Texas to enjoy the HEAT haha.. jokingly and grabbing some much needed BBQ. I'm sure I'll be back to try another garbage plate. Toodles for now.

It's been over 30 years since I've been here. That last time that I went to Nick's, it was about 230 am with a line out the door onto Main St. You used to get your plate and buy a bottle of ketchup for 50 cents to go with your plate as it was the perfect way to end a night of clubbing. It hasn't lost a step. I tried 2 other places that specialize in 'plates' and knew I had to go to the original. I was NOT disappointed. Staff was great and not just to me. I ate .ine in the spot and watched them interact with other patrons. They were very patient with first timers that had never had plates before and even showed what their food would look like before ordering. The place was clean and there was plenty of parking. Spacious seating and they had your meal ready in a reasonable amount of time. I think the portions may be a bit smaller than I remember, but if that's my only complaint, the quality if the food made up for it. Highly recommend and was a great reminder if home. Don't come to Rochester and not try Nick's.