South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

591 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Lively
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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.

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
Please contact fran@nicksrestaurants.com for our platter menu and options.
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room to accommodate 12 guests. We have a patio space to accommodate groups of 30 for tray pass and cocktails. Contact fran@nicksrestaurants.com or the restaurant directly at 858.465.7145 to book your next event.

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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "outstanding" sea bass and "fabulous" enchiladas. The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a favorite for celebrations. Despite occasional service hiccups, diners are drawn back by the "amazing" flavors.

591 Reviews

S
Susan
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Not your usual SoCal-Mex food! Innovative takes on traditional dishes, along with generous portions. Stylish interior + appealing outdoor firepit/bar area. Biggest drawback: sound level makes conversation nearly impossible. Nevertheless, we'll go back.
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Donna
Dallas
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as always & our server was great!
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Yamile
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trinity and staff were amazing. Always enjoy dinning
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Sharon
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful- Drinks were wonderful- Paul, our server was soo nice and knowledgeable that he guided us and made our meal fabulous
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Jan
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent from tortilla chips to butter cake!! Cadillac margaritas and entrees were delicious. Wait staff friendly and efficient. We love So of Nick’s and Nick’s too!
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Judy
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as always. This time I tried the filet and grilled romaine salad. It was perfection and I’d definitely order it again! The others in our group enjoyed their choices as well. Service was fantastic!! I believe our server was Jordan (I’m awful with names) and she was simply excellent. Ambience is wonderful as well!
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Rima
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was extremely professional and very knowledgeable. The food he recommended was excellent. Only concern is that it was all fried. But sauces were great. It was a Wednesday evening and it took a while to get our main course. Will go again.
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Vincent
Las Vegas
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely excellent Nuevo Mexican style cuisine that is superb in all ways.
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JeannieT
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience tonight! Our server Chase was phenomenal. The chips and fresh salsa were the best we’ve had in a very long time. Loved the jalapeño watermelon margarita and the enchiladas diverciades were superb. Definitely will be back!
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Len
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service & the food was excellent! We were celebrating 2 birthdays & got the complimentary cake, which was so delicious!
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South of Nick's - Del Mar is rated 4.7 stars by 591 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 59 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nicksrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(858) 465-7145
Catering
Please contact fran@nicksrestaurants.com for our platter menu and options.
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room to accommodate 12 guests. We have a patio space to accommodate groups of 30 for tray pass and cocktails. Contact fran@nicksrestaurants.com or the restaurant directly at 858.465.7145 to book your next event.

South of Nick's - Del Mar

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