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

South of Nick's - San Clemente

4.9
4.9
1985 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Dining Experience

    USD 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.
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Menu

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What 1,985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Mexican

  • South Orange County

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South of Nick's in San Clemente offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with "outstanding, friendly service" and "top-notch" food quality. Guests rave about the "crispy pork carnitas," "portobello tacos," and "butter cake." The atmosphere is lively, with excellent cocktails, including the "fabulous coconut margarita." Perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.

1,985 Reviews

  1. Lori

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great restaurant. Everything was delicious. So fresh so well thought out. I feel so lucky to have this restaurant so close. The sliced ribeye was the best I’ve ever had. 

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  2. Jason

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was great as always and service was exceptional. The service is always great but Jacob was outstanding!

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  3. David

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite San Clemente restaurants. Had the Birria Enchiladas and they were delicious! Can’t leave without having their famous butter cake!! Great food, great service.

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  4. Nathan

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible as always, can’t wait to go back. Don’t skip out on the happy hour, great little snacks

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my husbands birthday and they went all out!! Service was amazing thank u to Jacob!!! He was so friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience amazing! First time dining there and we will def be back again and again!!

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  6. Ravi

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, had the asada and flautas and they were delicious, the warm butter cake is to die for

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  7. Joseph

    VIP

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been going here for years but tonight we noticed a difference from last time: just like many restaurants the portions got smaller and the prices were higher. The food is still excellent, though. We had our usuals of sea bass and diablo shrimp. However, dessert was a disappointment. I always get the churros but this time it didn't taste as good. I can't pinpoint what was wrong or different but I definitely left the restaurant still a bit hungry. Overall it's still a great place.

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  8. Ellie

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the carnitas plate! Went for an anniversary.

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  9. Leanne

    VIP

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    South of Nick’s never disappoints. Service is always outstanding, servers are friendly and very polite. Food was also amazing today. The mini taco sampler plate was amazing and gave me the opportunity to try all their proteins. From chicken, carnitas, carne asada and portobello mushrooms. All were very good. I was surprised at how much protein each taco was filled with and I would definitely order this again!

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  10. Melinda

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful restaurant for any occasion! This is one of our favorite places that makes family memories.

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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 4.9 stars by 1985 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 65 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
  • 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
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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