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

South of Nick's - Laguna Beach

4.8
4.8
1883 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,883 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 Mexican restaurant known for "delicious food and excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing butter cake" and "coconut margaritas." The lively atmosphere with ocean views makes it perfect for special occasions. While service is typically outstanding, some guests have noted occasional delays.

1,883 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect service all around. Beautiful sunset view to go with excellent food and drinks!

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  2. James

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the hostess to our server  Michelle we had a wonderful experience. The food, the chefs prepared were both extremely flavorful and generous portions. The view overlooking the ocean is also a wonderful experience. This is definitely a five star experience. We look forward to coming back soon. Alma was also a wonderful person and made sure we were well taken care of. Assume!! Tacos and carnitas platter or just delicious. 

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  3. Susan

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Service was also really good. Enjoyed our evening!!

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  4. Robert

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Desmond did a great job serving us. The food was both delicious and great value. Skinny margaritas were top notch.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a perfect meal and service. A weekly treat for ourselves.

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  6. Aaron

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service, Food and ambience was very nice. My coworker and I enjoyed lunch at South of Nick's.

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  7. Patricia

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never had better Carnitas ANYWHERE!! The tortillas are wonderful, as are the refried beans… in fact everything is beyond excellent. The mixed drinks are consistently perfect. The ambience is fun and the beach views are nice. The SERVICE IS EXCELLENT! We have always had wonderful service. The quality of everything, from napkins, glasses, serving pieces are quality. The takeaway boxes are compostable! I have only raves for South of Nicks.

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  8. Victor

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new go-to spot. Been here twice in one week. Great guacamole, drinks and food.

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  9. Jose

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always excellent & so is the service. However we’ve noticed that whenever we make reservations around 3:30pm-4:30 pm, They always seat us at a table right by the bathrooms even though there are other tables open with better views. Not sure how that works. Are they saving these tables for particular individuals? Can we request a certain area?

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  10. Victor

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite Mexican food choices for a family event. Highly recommend.

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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 1883 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 p.m.

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)
  • Neighbourhood
    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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