South of Nick's - San Clemente

4.8

1931 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 46 times today

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

An essential stop in Orange County 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 481-4545
Website
http://nicksrestaurants.com/south-of-nicks/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Omar Gonzalez
Catering
http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/

Location
110 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Neighborhood
San Clemente
Cross street
El Camino Real & Avenida Del Mar
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month while Mariachis fill our dining room with live music.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,931 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South of Nick's - San Clemente is a vibrant dining destination celebrated for its "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Regulars rave about the consistently "amazing" dishes, including seafood enchiladas and the legendary butter cake. While noise levels can be high, the lively atmosphere and exceptional margaritas make it a must-visit spot for any occasion.

1,931 Reviews

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Brooke
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The enchiladas divorciadas keep us coming back because they are cooked and presented to perfection every time. We also love to share the butter cake- best dessert around!
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Barry
San Diego
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this South of Nicks. Great ambiance, incredible Service and we were so lucky to have Monique guide us through the awesome menu selection with the best attitude and amazing knowledge of all the ingredients in every offering. She was so attentive at all the right times. Great . Thank You Monique. Thank all the Staff at S of Nicks. You are awesome!!!!!!
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PACO MHERI
San Diego
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Customer service was good. Food was ok. Nothing really wowed me, it wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great. Location is good, it’s close to the beach.
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Linda
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent as well as the service! We will definitely be back!
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jose
Las Vegas
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you very much! We enjoyed our dinner with you ! We were celebrating my husband’s 70 s birthday and you guys made it very special for him! As always amazing!
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Krista
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always! 11/10. Exceptional food & yummy drinks.
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Tobi
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious for and great environment! Will for sure come back.
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Natalie
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best Mexican restaurants! With an elevated fare and ambiance, the collaboration between servers and bartenders, and the quality of the food, you will leave very happy! Some favorite dishes: sea bass (main), fish tacos, shrimp taquitos, and the butter cake! Sad they were out of birria at lunch time but can’t wait to go back and try it.
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Jim
Minneapolis
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were excited about going as it was difficult to get a reservation. However, we were extremely disappointed with the food and the drinks. The atmosphere is fun. The server was fine, but not at all what we expected.
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Mary
Orange County
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were excellent, as usual. We were seated in the room to the right of the entrance. While it is definitely quieter in there, the ambience is meh, also we were cold; had to keep our jackets on through dinner. They generously provided a free dessert, as we were celebrating our anniversary.
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FAQs

South of Nick's - San Clemente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 481-4545.

South of Nick's - San Clemente is rated 4.8 stars by 1931 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for South of Nick's - San Clemente

110 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672

Additional information

Cross street
El Camino Real & Avenida Del Mar
Neighborhood
San Clemente
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Omar Gonzalez
Entertainment
Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month while Mariachis fill our dining room with live music.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nicksrestaurants.com/south-of-nicks/
Phone number
(949) 481-4545
Catering
http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/

South of Nick's - San Clemente

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