South of Nick's - San Clemente

4.8

2045 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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

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2 people

May 12, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

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.

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

Experiences

Private Dining Experience
$610.00 per party
Multiple dates available
Our private dining room is for groups of ten to fourteen guests. The Private Dining Room can be reserved for a 2.5-hour experience, with available dinner times at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Please note that a $500 minimum spend is required for the room. A credit card will be required to guarantee your reservation. This will only be charged in the event of a late cancellation or no-show. Once the reservation is made in Opentable, you will receive a link to confirm your reservation. If we do not receive credit card information within 24 hours, you will forfeit your reservation. A $250 cancellation fee will apply if the reservation is canceled within 72 hours of the event. A 22% gratuity will be automatically applied to the final bill.

Popular dishes

What 2,045 people are saying

South of Nick's - San Clemente reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South of Nick's in San Clemente offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Known for its "delicious food, margaritas, and excellent service," it's a favorite for special occasions. The restaurant's ambiance is charming, with a "well-crafted menu" and "generous portions." Reservations recommended for weekends.

2,045 Reviews

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Achilleas
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cuisine and service. One of our favorite restaurants.
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Heather VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Great meal and great service
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Bianca VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service and the restaurant was beautiful. Would definitely come back!
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Dan
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. Aways a fantastic time!
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terry
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us dined at South of Nicks last night. The service was impeccable! From check in to check out! We all had the seafood enchiladas which were delicious! We all had different margaritas and I had the coconut margarita which was surprisingly yummy! Thanks South of Nicks for an unforgettable evening!
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Hercules
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience from beginning to end. Very attentive staff. Will definitely be back.
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Dawn
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lily our server took such good care of us! The Blackened Shrimp salad was delicious and went perfectly with my Tamarindo Drink. We have been coming to South of Nicks since it first opened and it is still one of our favorite spots.
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Tina VIP
San Diego18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service! We love coming here for lunch with friend’s and our server made it perfect!
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Stephen VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Lily, was fantastic! So knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. As usual, the food was super delicious, and we had such an enjoyable time.
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Ardath
Raleigh20 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming interior with well crafted menu choices. Excellent service and delightful EtchASketch to occupy kiddos. Generous portions. Only criticism is the rather officious greeting and wait time to be seated even with a reservation.
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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 2045 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 50 times today

Experiences are available.

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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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Private Dining Experience

Popular dishes

Warm Butter Cake

Seafood Enchiladas

Pork Carnitas

Menu

What 2,045 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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