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

South of Nick's - Laguna Beach

4.8
4.8
1872 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,872 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Mexican

  • South Orange County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South of Nick's in Laguna Beach is a vibrant culinary gem offering "fantastic food, incredible views," and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "coconut margarita" and "amazing butter cake." While the service is generally praised, the lively ambiance can get noisy. A must-visit for a memorable dining experience!

1,872 Reviews
  1. Bobbi

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent and fresh dining options, fantastic view and ambiance

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  2. Gina

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, excellent service, tasty food. Highly recommended making reservations.

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  3. Mae

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been back multiple times since I love their service, airy dining area and overall a very friendly place to have great chips and good food. Thanks to our server, Arsam for your attentive service during our recent visit.

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  4. Stacey

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    South of Nick's is always excellent. We go there every time we are in Laguna Beach. They have scrumptious food and drinks. Cool vibe atmosphere and curtious and knowledable staff.

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  5. Dave

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    South of Nicks is a hidden treasure in Laguna Beach. Amazing high quality Mexican food, incredible ocean views, and service that is perfection. We highly recommend the enchiladas divoricados, the carnitas, and the Shrimp Diablo.

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  6. Dori

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really busy night the food was great service was a bit slow but will definitely return. Front of the house stepped in and that was impressive

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  7. CharlieDog

    Orange County

    63 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My shrimp salad was tough and overcooked. I have had this many times and this was not good. I did not choose to complain but am doing it now that you ask.

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  8. CarrieT

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Lighting was so bright over the booth style tables very uncomfortable .

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  9. DiandNick

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud. Can’t have a conversation. Prices high. But food and service excellent!

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  10. Briana

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The black and shrimp salad is absolutely fantastic

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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 1872 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 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)
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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