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South of Nick's - Del Mar, San Diego, CA

South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7
4.7
585 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 70 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.

Menu

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What 585 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

  1. Judy

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Rima

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Vincent

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. JeannieT

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  5. Len

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  6. Fatima

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 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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  7. Mark

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 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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  8. Sylvia

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  9. Oded

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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  10. Deborah

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 70 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit
  • 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.
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