South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen + Bar
Mexican Restaurant, Steakhouse, and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
San Clemente
"Get the shrimp taquitos"(4 Tips)
"Amazing pork carnitas and seafood chile relleno was perfection"(4 Tips)
"single barrel margarita"(4 Tips)
"The taco sampler is SO good!"(3 Tips)
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Pascale McCaffertySeptember 2, 2014The El Jefe Burrito is my go-to menu item. I get it without meat just because it's big enough alone without anything else added. The chips and salsa are some of the best I've ever had.
Steven JohanssonMarch 29, 2013My favorite chips and salsa in south OC. Chips are super thin and usually come out warm, and their salsa has a unique twist - a little tang and a little spice. I go for the shrimp taquitos.
Mario AMay 15, 2016Service and food are very good. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and the Mexican Chocolate Tart was a hit. Drinks are expensive for the pour you get.
- TylerJune 2, 2017The best spot in San Clemente for fine Mexican with all housemate ingredients. The taco sampler is SO good!
Alexander SmallAugust 21, 2014Great atmosphere, decor, and of course food. Try the coca cola marinaded carnitas.
orangecounty.comFebruary 21, 2012Try the Polanco it's made with Milagro Silver tequila, rose syrup and lime juice, with sugar on the rim. It's whisper-light, not a heavy-duty 'rita Read more
ᴡ CopeJanuary 7, 2015Carnitas here are amazing. Prices are high but the experience you receive makes it worth it.
Gabby Disson-EborallJanuary 14, 2012Shrimp Taquitos, Tres Leches Cake, Chili Verde, Peruvian White beans, and the salsa...all good! Service is also quick and very accomodating.
Jeni JankowskiMarch 18, 2016Seafood tamale was fabulous. Also the guac. I could have made a meal of just guac.- Ya Fen WongJune 30, 2023Everything was delish! Amazing pork carnitas and seafood chile relleno was perfection
- Annmarie HillMay 29, 2012The seafood enchiladas are Amazing! Stuffed with seafood and a huge slice of avocado on each. Goodbye overpriced, loud, annoying Javier's ;)
Kyle LayneJune 22, 2012The chicken chipotle was fantastic!!! Spicy! Staff was great. Nice to be greeted by the chef too!
Alyssa ColemanAugust 16, 2014Really good chips and salsa here and they make a great lemon drop martini.
Finally some real Mexican food in San Clemente. Prices are high but well worth it. Finally a contender to Javiers.
Michael KovachJanuary 26, 2012Order the mango rosa and spicy lover with a pop rock rim! Can't go wrong with the coca cola carnitas either!
SWELL Surf ShopSeptember 4, 2012No happy hr, but ice cold Victoria on tap. Fernando is the best waiter
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South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen + Bar
110 N El Camino Real (at Avenida Del Mar)
San Clemente, CA 92672
United States
San Clemente, CA 92672
United States
Weekend Breakfast 9am -2pm
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- Noon–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
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- Noon–11:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Mon
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Tue
- Noon–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Wed
- Noon–2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(949) 481-4545
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- 8.0
"My favorite Mexican Restaurant! Great chips and salsa - which is very important! Everything is delicious and you feel like you are in Mexico! And great breakfast - weekends only. Huevos Rancheros!!!"
Jill Wilson - 7.3
"Amazing guac, and the carne asada tacos were bomb!"
Taylor - 7.6
"Great location, beautiful restaurant... Uninspired food saved by excellent attentive service and good margaritas."
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- 7.7
"The coffee excellent and the pastries good to"
Michael Upchurch - 9.1
"Their Happy Hour is from 4-6pm and they have their cheese plate on it! It's a MUST! So amazing! And ask for the wine pairing. Also LOVE the Pickle Grilled Cheese... Try it on HH for $6!"
Kristen Derbyshire - 8.7
"The pizza was amazing. The home brews were even better"
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