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

South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.8 (791)
$31 to $50
Mexican
3377 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92014

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

  • Private Dining Experience

    $610.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Our private dining room is for groups of ten to fourteen guests. The Private Dining Room can be reserved for a 2.5-hour experience, with available dinner times at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Please note that a $500 minimum spend is required for the room. A credit card will be required to guarantee your reservation. This will only be charged in the event of a late cancellation or no-show. Once the reservation is made in Opentable, you will receive a link to confirm your reservation. If we do not receive credit card information within 24 hours, you will forfeit your reservation. A $250 cancellation fee will apply if the reservation is canceled within 72 hours of the event. A 22% gratuity will be automatically applied to the final bill.

Menu

South of Nick's - Del Mar's menu was last updated on 12/7/2024.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 791 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

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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 impresses with its "outstanding food" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about dishes like the ribeye and strip steak, praising their tenderness and flavor. The vibrant atmosphere, combined with attentive service from staff like Christian and Hannah, ensures a "superb dining experience." The margaritas and specialty cocktails are also highly recommended. However, some guests note noise levels and service inconsistencies as areas for improvement. Overall, it's a top choice for upscale Mexican cuisine.
791 Reviews

  1. david VIP

    San Diego51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    food was mixed. one dish ok. other main dish, seafood enchiladas was poor. too much cheese and uncooked veggies overshadowed the seafood in the enchilada. Excellent service and manager comp'd the seafood enchiladas and gave us Flan for dessert.

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  2. John VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our families' favorite restaurants to eat. The food is excellent, and the service is always good. Our waitress this last time, Nadia, was friendly and exceptional at service. We always enjoy going with friends or as a date night as well. Good job everyone!!

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  3. Kathleen

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Margaritas were excellent. Best Mexican food. We had in a long time. Love the make you own taco choice on the menu.

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  4. Rawan

    Dubai1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice venue overall! Great service and value for money. All the recommendations were spot on. Food was fresh, well cooked and presented.

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  5. sam VIP

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch as opposed to the usual dinner. Restaurant was uncrowded and quite different from the buzz and crowds during the evenings. Food was great and service was really good. Same great food and no crowd for early lunch, there my new ticket!

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  6. Raffi VIP

    Denver / Colorado26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this restaurant, the food is always great with great atmosphere! One of our fav restaurants in Del Mar!

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  7. Garrett

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food the el vaquero the ribeye melts in your mouth. The service is absolutely fantastic

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  8. Thomas VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , service decor and music (without drowning out conversation) try the strip steak entree , so tender the flavors amazing

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  9. tammy

    San Diego14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Chips were greasy. Mild salsa was good. Taco salad needed more hamburger. Taco shell greasy. Barbacoa taco shells dripping with grease. Waitress was just going through the motions.

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  10. Julie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing drinks, chips/salsa and food! Flautas, carnitas, El Jefe burrito amazing!

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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 791 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.
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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