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South of Nick's - Del Mar, San Diego, CA

South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7
4.7
728 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
3377 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92014

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Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
An essential stop in San Diego 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
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 465-7145
  • Website
    http://www.nicksrestaurants.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Omar Gonzalez
  • Catering
    Visit our website for the menu's available.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room to accommodate 12 guests. This has a $500 Food and Beverage Minimum. We have a patio space to accommodate groups of 30 for tray pass and cocktails.
  • Location
    3377 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92014
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Cross street
    Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

South of Nick's - Del Mar's menu was last updated 2024-12-07.

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What 728 people are saying

South of Nick's - Del Mar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

  • North San Diego

    Mexican

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South of Nick's - Del Mar offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service," "amazing food," and "outstanding cocktails." Guests rave about the upscale Mexican cuisine, especially the seafood dishes and unique margaritas. The ambiance is stylish and inviting, making it a perfect spot for special occasions or casual outings.
728 Reviews

  1. Karon

    San Diego27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Nick’s and we love South of Nick’s!Service has always been great, food excellent and the Mexican cuisine at South of Nick’s is very upscale. The Cabo shrimp dish is my favorite. They also have wonderful sangria with just enough kick. The restaurants are very stylish and the nice ambience is always welcome.

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  2. Monique

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated a bday and girls night. Such a great time and good food along with drinks.

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  3. Leslie VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic (sea bass and seafood chili relleno!) and so were the (skinny) margaritas. The chips were crazy good and the guac was chunky and delish. Best of all was the service. Paul was our server and had the perfect combo of personality and knowledge. His suggestions were spot on and greatly appreciated. Well done, South of Nick’s!

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  4. Tonya VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I and two other friends had a great time here. The service was great, and the food was amazing. We will definitely go back. 

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  5. Brooke VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and food as always. Love this place

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  6. Neil

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was vert tasty and pretty large. A bit pricey, but I’ll get 2 meals out of mine. Happy hour has limited space available to qualify for the deal. Our waitress was excellent.

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  7. Cheryl VIP

    Las Vegas30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Food and drinks are outstanding. Service is wonderful.

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  8. Barry VIP

    San Diego141 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Been several times. Was OK before. This time was much improved. Will be back.

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  9. Nancy

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. .The toasted coconut margaritas are the best.

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  10. Patti

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was top notch! Our waiter Brice was very nice and attentive So was our water and chips guy! All great servers! Food was delicious!

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FAQs

South of Nick's - Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 465-7145.

South of Nick's - Del Mar is rated 4.7 stars by 728 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 61 times today
Google Map for South of Nick's - Del Mar

3377 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92014

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Omar Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.nicksrestaurants.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 465-7145
  • Catering
    Visit our website for the menu's available.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room to accommodate 12 guests. This has a $500 Food and Beverage Minimum. We have a patio space to accommodate groups of 30 for tray pass and cocktails.
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