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South of Nick's - San Clemente, San Clemente, CA

South of Nick's - San Clemente

4.8
4.8
1931 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
22:00
Booked 47 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

  1. 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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  2. Barry

    San Diego

    133 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    133 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 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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  3. PACO MHERI

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 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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  4. Linda

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  5. jose

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 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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  6. Krista

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  7. Tobi

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 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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  8. Natalie

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  9. Jim

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  10. Mary

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 47 times today

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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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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