South of Nick's - San Clemente

4.8

1944 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
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.

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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.

What 1,944 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

Loved For

Orange County
Mexican
South Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

At South of Nick's in San Clemente, you'll savor "absolutely incredible" food with standout dishes like shrimp taquitos, pork carnitas, and seafood enchiladas. The "service is top-notch" and the "ambiance is delightful," creating a dining experience that is "worth the wait." Make sure to try the "best butter cake" for dessert.

1,944 Reviews

D
Deborah
Orange County
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Seems there isn’t enough reception help. Stood for almost 5 minutes without being acknowkedged. I understand someone in front of me was making a takeout order however some acknowledgment would’ve been more welcoming.
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Norma
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, everything was perfect! The food, service and ambiance was impeccable! My favorite Mexican restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointed, one of my favs in San Clemente!
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L
VIP
Orange County
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such delicious food, attentive staff and a great view by the front window. Thank you Owen for a great evening!
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kathryn
VIP
Orange County
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
South of Nick’s was perfection beginning with reception to the service.
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John
VIP
Central Coast
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service as always we love South of Nick’s
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Molly
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening as always at south of nicks. My coconut margarita was fabulous. The chips and salsa very fresh and filling. The chicken taquitos were out of this world.
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Lorraine
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great night at South of Nicks. Food, ambiance and service are always top notch.
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Steve
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The was delicious and the service was perfect! Thanks Joe!
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Stephanie
VIP
Las Vegas
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot - reliably good! Love the salsa/bean dip trio!
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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 1944 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 56 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Private Dining Experience

Menu

What 1,944 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does South of Nick's - San Clemente offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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