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

South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7
4.7
680 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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

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What 680 people are saying

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 delightful dining experience with "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious cuisine". Guests rave about the "amazing" service, particularly highlighting attentive staff like Nadia and Bryson. The restaurant is praised for its "exceptional" food, including standout dishes like the Cabo Shrimp and Enchiladas Divorciadas. Perfect for special occasions.

680 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    VIP

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice upscale mexican! Prices comparable for area, food is better, both choices and taste. 3 dips for chips is hreat. Drinks are tasty. Hannah D server was awesome! Give it a try, you will enjoy.

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  2. Kelley

    VIP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was above average, but the service was terrible. It took twenty minutes to get water and a glass of wine after being seated. When they brought our entrees, two in our party were served, and the other two entrees arrived ten minutes later.

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  3. Chris and Anita

    VIP

    San Diego

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was great and even more than what we expected. Everything about it just fit our needs for the evening and the service was great. The food was fantastic and it was just a nice atmosphere.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great!! Food was delicious especially the shrimp ceviche, cheese enchilada, and Shredded beef taco. The lobster empenadas could use some more flavor but the texture was good. The hostesses were not very friendly or welcoming... it was a little uncomfy coming in and leaving. Other than that we love this spot and will be coming back!

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  5. Joshua

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for a business meeting, the food was very good and priced really well especially for the area. The service was good. One of our diners got the wrong food bought out, the kitchen was quick to catch the issues before we did. The sound level was ok for conversation, it was just o the edge of loud at times.

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  6. kelly

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! From the service, staff. The food was amazing and I had the best carnitas were the best I best I’ve ever had! I’ll be back and soon!

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  7. Brian

    VIP

    Phoenix

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun night at Nick's South! our server Nadia was terrific and patient; the cocktails we ordered were excellent; we had a number of appetizers to share, and everyone enjoyed them all. Great place to get an excellent meal or a drink and relax with some chips and dip.

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  8. Leslie

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jordan took good care of our party of 6 with attentive service, good menu suggestions and checking back often to fill drinks/water and make sure the food was to our satisfaction. The food was very good--everyone in our group was pleased. The chips and salsa were fresh and not too spicy--two types of salsa and a bean dip were delivered to our table, for chip dipping. We never felt rushed and we were encouraged to take our time, as this was a mini-reunion of work colleagues.

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  9. Kathleen

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and our servers Torrey and Ella were both amazing. It was a great experience.

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  10. James

    VIP

    San Diego

    165 reviews

    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb upscale modern Mexican restaurant with excellent food, drinks and service. Highly recommended.

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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 680 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 PM
Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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