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

South of Nick's - Laguna Beach

4.8
4.8
1950 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
23:30
Booked 61 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-3717
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,950 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
  • 4.6Value

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 offers a "consistently delicious" dining experience with "amazing" service and a "warm and inviting atmosphere." Guests rave about the "superb food," including standout dishes like the "seafood enchiladas" and "butter cake." The "beautiful ocean views" and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit!

1,950 Reviews
  1. Yvonne VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been a regular for many years and usually dine in the off season. The food & drinks have been consistently good. The menu skews more meat and fish centric as most restaurants but would like to see vegetarian options. Most Mexican restaurants offer a bean dip with their salsa. Would like to see Nick's make theirs without lard. My ONLY complaint is that the women's restroom had an over powering nauseating chemical air freshner. Many public places use them but as consumers we need to speak up for our health.

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  2. Lauren VIP

    Orange County32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Laguna Beach hands down! We absolutely love this place. The tacos, flauntas, burrito, YUM

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  3. Melanie VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service, and amazing cocktails!!

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  4. Marianne VIP

    Hawaii53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always enjoyed South of Nick's food in the past; however, this visit was rather disappointing. Was not up to par, probably won't be one of our go to places in Laguna any more.

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  5. Scott VIP

    San Francisco53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time visiting South of Nicks and I have to say I was delighted. The service was outstanding. The wine selection was excellent, and the food was terrific. Looking forward to going back many times in the future.

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  6. Joe

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicks south is always a top dining experience on our list. Great food, wonderful drinks with good atmosphere.

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  7. KellyW

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and staff. Nice ambience. Highly recommended!

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  8. JoanneA

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So many gluten free options! Great ambiance but the real standout was the wait staff. Adrianna was a delight … everyone who came to our table was charming and engaging.

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  9. BryanS

    Orange County7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and the service and the drinks were all excellent. Unfortunately there were several birthday parties right next to our table and it was so loud we couldn't even talk to each other.

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  10. Randy VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, perfect service, amazing ocean sunset views, and consistent attention to detail. Doesn’t get much better.

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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 1950 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 61 times today

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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)
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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