South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

585 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 53 times today

Lively
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

An essential stop in San Diego for Southern California Mexican Cuisine.

South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen & Bar features Classic Mexican favorites, prime steaks and seafood with a So Cal twist. Fine Tequilas & Margaritas

Our food and drink meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking.

Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, American, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 465-7145
Website
http://www.nicksrestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Omar Gonzalez
Catering
Please contact fran@nicksrestaurants.com for our platter menu and options.
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room to accommodate 12 guests. We have a patio space to accommodate groups of 30 for tray pass and cocktails. Contact fran@nicksrestaurants.com or the restaurant directly at 858.465.7145 to book your next event.

Location
3377 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92014
Neighborhood
Del Mar
Cross street
Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 585 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mexican
North San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South of Nick's - Del Mar offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "outstanding" sea bass and "fabulous" enchiladas. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a favorite for celebrations. Despite occasional service hiccups, diners are drawn back by the "amazing" flavors.

585 Reviews

J
Judy
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as always. This time I tried the filet and grilled romaine salad. It was perfection and I’d definitely order it again! The others in our group enjoyed their choices as well. Service was fantastic!! I believe our server was Jordan (I’m awful with names) and she was simply excellent. Ambience is wonderful as well!
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Rima
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was extremely professional and very knowledgeable. The food he recommended was excellent. Only concern is that it was all fried. But sauces were great. It was a Wednesday evening and it took a while to get our main course. Will go again.
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Vincent
Las Vegas
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely excellent Nuevo Mexican style cuisine that is superb in all ways.
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JeannieT
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience tonight! Our server Chase was phenomenal. The chips and fresh salsa were the best we’ve had in a very long time. Loved the jalapeño watermelon margarita and the enchiladas diverciades were superb. Definitely will be back!
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Len
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service & the food was excellent! We were celebrating 2 birthdays & got the complimentary cake, which was so delicious!
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Fatima
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
South of Nick’s never disappoints. I especially like their Cabo Shrimp. Delicious
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Mark
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Tex Mex food with fun ambience and very attentive service. Our new favorite in the area for Mexican. Will definitely return.
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Sylvia
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistently good! Love the food and atmosphere
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Oded
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had dinner at South of Nick's and enjoyed the variety of cocktails and main dishes. The chicken tortilla soup and ceviche were delicious, and the staff was friendly, creating a great ambiance in the restaurant. Highly recommended!
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Deborah
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent waitress, food was very good, and came quickly. Really enjoyable evening.
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South of Nick's - Del Mar is rated 4.7 stars by 585 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 53 times today

Google Map for South of Nick's - Del Mar

3377 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92014

Additional information

Cross street
Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real
Neighborhood
Del Mar
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, American, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Omar Gonzalez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nicksrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(858) 465-7145
Catering
Please contact fran@nicksrestaurants.com for our platter menu and options.
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room to accommodate 12 guests. We have a patio space to accommodate groups of 30 for tray pass and cocktails. Contact fran@nicksrestaurants.com or the restaurant directly at 858.465.7145 to book your next event.

South of Nick's - Del Mar

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