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South of Nick's - Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA

South of Nick's - Laguna Beach

4.8
4.8
1902 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
22:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-3717
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Highway & Legion St. (Just North of Legion)
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available (entry on Pacific Coast Highway). <br />Additional parking in the public parking lot located behind South of Nick's on Glenneyre Street.<br />Metered parking located throughout the area.
  • Entertainment
    Join us on the 3rd Sunday of every month, from 1:30-5:30 PM, while Mariachis fill our dining room with live music.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,902 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Mexican

  • South Orange County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South of Nick's in Laguna Beach offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food," breathtaking ocean views, and "excellent service". Known for its "scrumptious" Mexican cuisine, the restaurant delights with signature dishes like the butter cake and coconut margaritas. Ideal for celebrations, the lively atmosphere and exceptional cocktails make it a must-visit.

1,902 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    VIP

    Denver

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding and imaginative dishes. Excellent cocktails.

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  2. Klara

    VIP

    Orange County

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This time everything was fine! The margaritas are great always

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  3. Berenice

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great experience! Highly recommend the shrimp taquitos as an appetizer and the Cabo shrimp dinner was amazing!

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  4. Tom

    VIP

    Richmond

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner! Service is excellent and we love coming here. So many good choices. Casual but fun and many tequilas to chose from for your margaritas. Our favorite Mexican spot in the area!

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  5. DanielleL

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always top notch! Food, drinks and dessert never disappoint

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  6. Jenae

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go. They do it right. Great service, food and drinks.

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  7. Christie

    VIP

    Orange County

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and service. Front seating area is loud and busy vs. tables in back area along windows which are more private and not as loud. The seafood enchiladas were excellent as were the house margaritas.

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  8. Luis

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Service at the bar is top level.

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  9. John

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is AWESOME EVERY TIME OUR GO TO MEX great ambiance and great food and drink

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming to To both Nick’s and South of Nick’s for a few years now and we always have a great experience. The food, service and view at this location was excellent. They were very accommodating and offered good suggestions. They also have off menu and custom items you can request. Excellent bar, get a jalapeño watermelon margarita.

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FAQs

South of Nick's - Laguna Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-3717.

South of Nick's - Laguna Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 1902 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 71 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for South of Nick's - Laguna Beach

540 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2463

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacific Coast Highway & Legion St. (Just North of Legion)
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available (entry on Pacific Coast Highway). <br />Additional parking in the public parking lot located behind South of Nick's on Glenneyre Street.<br />Metered parking located throughout the area.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Join us on the 3rd Sunday of every month, from 1:30-5:30 PM, while Mariachis fill our dining room with live music.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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