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

South of Nick's - Laguna Beach

4.8
4.8
1889 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,889 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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.

1,889 Reviews
  1. Melonie

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Anything with the poblano cream sauce. It’s all super fresh served with intention to please and a smile. And the Coconut Margarita is luscious for desert

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly service!!! La Tablita :)!!

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  3. Dennis

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Good and service was excellent, unfortunately there was a table of 7 loud guys next to us that were talking about the girls they were sleeping with in detail and dropping F-bombs about every minute! The manager came up to us and apologized but did not offer to move us or speak to that table about toning it down. She needed to control the situation better in my opinion since she was the manager. I was dining with my wife and daughter last night and they were very offended.

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  4. Klara

    VIP

    Orange County

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a little problem with one of the meals but they were amazing and took care of everything immediately and were very generous in doing so! Great margaritas and chips and dips! Great service! Great atmosphere!

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  5. Randy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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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  6. Lee

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing and consistently the same. The servers are hit or miss. Unfortunately,  this visit was a miss on service.

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  7. James

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    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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  8. Susan

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    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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  9. karla

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my favorite restaurant. The food is exceptional and the service too.

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    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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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 1889 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 58 times today

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)
  • Neighborhood
    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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