South of Nick's - Del Mar

Name: South of Nick's - Del Mar
Address: 3377 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92014
Telephone: (858) 465-7145
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (777)

$31 to $50

Mexican

3377 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92014

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2 people

May 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 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.

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

Popular dishes

What 777 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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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 "amazing food and drinks" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "attentive staff," "upscale Mexican cuisine," and "beautiful ambiance." Highlights include the birria tacos, enchiladas, and unique margaritas. Despite occasional service hiccups, patrons are eager to return for more.

777 Reviews

J
Jean-Claude VIP
San Diego29 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, a great experience, great food, great service and venue. Easy to find parking and a short walk. One of our local favorites …
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Barbara
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Here in Carlsbad, we LOVE Nicks, but it sure would be nice to have a "South of Nicks" too! Please Consider
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Diego16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love service food and drinks! Never disappointed here.
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Rosario
San Diego14 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food , nice location. I liked our waiter cant remember his name. "I got you" Im glad I was able to celebrate my bday there!
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Annette VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place. 2nd time was better than the first. Great service. It is now my 20 year daughter’s fav. Wants to have her 20th birthday here.
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George VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, Hannah was EXCEPTIONAL. We did NOT like the dog on the patio; this is not a place for a pet. It was NOT a service animal, it was a pet.
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Armaun VIP
Philadelphia County11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christian was absolutely great! Thank you for making a great birthday experience for my mom
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Linda
New Orleans4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mother’s Day Dinner. Every staff member greeted us with a welcome and a smile, were pleasant, professional and attentive. Food was well above routine Mexican fare- varied menu of seafood, meats, and traditional Mexican offerings. Each dish was uniquely and deliciously seasoned. Plate presentation was most attractive. Plates came out from the kitchen quickly and at correct temperatures. Great location in One Paseo center on Del Mar Heights Road just east of I-5. Eat at Nick’s right next door too! Excellent dinners- California cuisine. These owners, managers and chefs are doing a top notch job and the reception and wait staff are terrific. Great training and supervision!!
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Ryan VIP
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Mother’s Day experience. Great food great prices. Everything was awesome except for one little thing where a server forgot to bring something but that’s gonna happen everywhere right? Especially at a busy place on a busy day? Not a big deal, great place.
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Alexis
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love their food. The best food and drinks and prices are reasonable.
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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 4.8 stars by 777 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 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.

South of Nick's - Del Mar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Shrimp Taquitos

Pork Carnitas

Stacked Birria Enchiladas

Menu

What 777 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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