South of Nick's Laguna Beach | Mexican Kitchen+Bar

Great vibe, nice set up, good drinks, a good place to have fun! Wish the food was better, and no beers on tap

Very elegant setting, although it could get loud during happy hour. I guess this goes the same for all places. Mexican fare served with a very modern twist. Be sure to ask for availability of some of the classic Mexican food, these may not be on the menu but are available upon request. Good variety of cocktails to choose from, and service is great. Valet parking available, otherwise, there's paid public parking next door and free parking after 7:00pm.

Best margaritas I've ever had. Go there, or regret all life choices. Such amazing margs... I'd specifically recommend their frozen margarita, the coconut one!

Create Mexican food. I had the cucumber margarita which was refreshing and light. The soft taco platter was excellent. The chips and salsa were great. They have three salsas. I really like the chipotle one that had a smoky flavor. The butter cake was rich, moist and delicious.

I was very impressed with the simple yet expertly prepared meal I enjoyed here. The quality of the ingredients was outstanding, tastes and textures absolutely perfect, interpretations of Mexican dishes inspired. My only criticism is the noise level. At 6 pm on a Saturday night in November, the restaurant was packed and it was obvious that there were serious drinkers all around us. This made the service slow -- but nonetheless service was very attentive and professional. The presentation of the drinks and the food was carefully artistic. Beautiful restrooms, too!