Our dining experience was memorable. It was the perfect place to have a celebration. The food and service were excellent, the wine and cocktails superb and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. We will be returning for sure.
YohannesC
This is one of the best Mexican restaurants we have been to. Fresh ingredients, high quality meats, and great sauces. Mole is ??, red sauce is ? . Bartenders are talented and fast. Small space but we enjoy it. The Buttercake is delicous! Make a reservation or you will wait a long time.
PatH
The food at Nick's is always good, but the service was exceptional. We had to change the time of our reservation and Nick's went beyond to accommodate us. The server was competent and cheerful. All in all, a great dining experience.
Just open at 11AM. Food was spot on; however, the service was a little lacking for the normal top level Nicks attention. Maybe short staffed for lunch service. Overall highly recommend.
remdawgsmom
Love South of Nick's. Another great weekend lunch in a clean beautiful open space with views of the Pacific and fabulous Mexican food. Recommend planning ahead and having a reservation. The wait for walk-ins can be long. Always a win. Brought two friends who had not been before; they loved it.
John R.
Sat at the bar. Staff was great. We had great drinks and excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Enchiladas Divorciadas
Ben Joseph Zerpa
Amazing food and location! High end Mexican food!Parking: Is laguna beach so be patient!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Diablo, Ceviche, Guacamole and Chips
Shannon B
Always love the food, atmosphere and views at South of Nick’s! Sat at the bar, service was great. We had a chicken taco meal and their special shrimp plate. A bit expensive with drinks was over $50pp, but worthwhile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Shrimp Diablo, The Famous Butter Cake
Overall experience was great- our waiter was not overly attentive once he found out we would not be drinking and felt frustrated that we were not ready to order immediately once our final party member arrived. The food was really good and it was a bit noisy initially but quieted a bit as dinner went on.
Incredible experience at South of Nick's! Our server, Juan, was so attentive and kind and made our experience so wonderful. The view is unmatched and it remains our favorite place in Laguna!
Just Wow! What a place. Best Mexican even coming from Texas. Josh, our waiter, was incredible. What a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris G
A wonderful experience. We were lucky to be able to park on the street, but there is a parking structure located behind restaurant on Glenneyre St between Laguna Ave & Legion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Mini Soft Taco Platter
Joel
Very upscale Mexican inspired menu with pleasant views of the Pacific, if you can get a seat at the bar. Margaritas are too creative and can often stray into Hawaii. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican go elsewhere. Get a reservation or you will wait.Parking: Large paid structure behind the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Crispy Carnitas, Guacamole and Chips
Food was excellent as usual. Seating arrangement was awful. The hostess should have used common sense when figuring out seating. We were a party of 3 celebrating a birthday with reservations and she seats us at a high top table in the bar area. This configuration is best suited for 2 people. We had a hard time reaching for the shared chips and conversing since we were basically sitting 3 in a row. Do better host!
Sharon Dafondanouto
Pretty happy with the restaurant overall. The seafood enchiladas were delicious! Also enjoyed the guacamole and chips and salsa too. The views are beautiful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Seafood Enchiladas, Guacamole and Chips
Our dining experience was memorable. It was the perfect place to have a celebration. The food and service were excellent, the wine and cocktails superb and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. We will be returning for sure.
This is one of the best Mexican restaurants we have been to. Fresh ingredients, high quality meats, and great sauces. Mole is ??, red sauce is ? . Bartenders are talented and fast. Small space but we enjoy it. The Buttercake is delicous! Make a reservation or you will wait a long time.
The food at Nick's is always good, but the service was exceptional. We had to change the time of our reservation and Nick's went beyond to accommodate us. The server was competent and cheerful. All in all, a great dining experience.
Just open at 11AM. Food was spot on; however, the service was a little lacking for the normal top level Nicks attention. Maybe short staffed for lunch service. Overall highly recommend.
Love South of Nick's. Another great weekend lunch in a clean beautiful open space with views of the Pacific and fabulous Mexican food. Recommend planning ahead and having a reservation. The wait for walk-ins can be long. Always a win. Brought two friends who had not been before; they loved it.
Sat at the bar. Staff was great. We had great drinks and excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Enchiladas Divorciadas
Amazing food and location! High end Mexican food!Parking: Is laguna beach so be patient!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Diablo, Ceviche, Guacamole and Chips
Always love the food, atmosphere and views at South of Nick’s! Sat at the bar, service was great. We had a chicken taco meal and their special shrimp plate. A bit expensive with drinks was over $50pp, but worthwhile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Shrimp Diablo, The Famous Butter Cake
Overall experience was great- our waiter was not overly attentive once he found out we would not be drinking and felt frustrated that we were not ready to order immediately once our final party member arrived. The food was really good and it was a bit noisy initially but quieted a bit as dinner went on.
Incredible experience at South of Nick's! Our server, Juan, was so attentive and kind and made our experience so wonderful. The view is unmatched and it remains our favorite place in Laguna!
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Just Wow! What a place. Best Mexican even coming from Texas. Josh, our waiter, was incredible. What a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful experience. We were lucky to be able to park on the street, but there is a parking structure located behind restaurant on Glenneyre St between Laguna Ave & Legion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Mini Soft Taco Platter
Very upscale Mexican inspired menu with pleasant views of the Pacific, if you can get a seat at the bar. Margaritas are too creative and can often stray into Hawaii. If you’re looking for authentic Mexican go elsewhere. Get a reservation or you will wait.Parking: Large paid structure behind the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Crispy Carnitas, Guacamole and Chips
Food was excellent as usual. Seating arrangement was awful. The hostess should have used common sense when figuring out seating. We were a party of 3 celebrating a birthday with reservations and she seats us at a high top table in the bar area. This configuration is best suited for 2 people. We had a hard time reaching for the shared chips and conversing since we were basically sitting 3 in a row. Do better host!
Pretty happy with the restaurant overall. The seafood enchiladas were delicious! Also enjoyed the guacamole and chips and salsa too. The views are beautiful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Table Chips and Salsa, Seafood Enchiladas, Guacamole and Chips