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RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla, San Diego, CA

RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.5
4.5
2732 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Dining at RED O is an experience like no other that offers a unique combination of Prime Steak and Seafood with Rick Bayless’ signature Mexican inspired influences. With sustainably sourced and local ingredients, RED O creates flavorful dishes true to the authentic flavors of Mexico. RED O’s team of friendly employees creates a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interior of the restaurant. RED O also features an impressive bar and lounge where you’ll find specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list. The bar also offers Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. daily and Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11pm Friday-Saturday.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Bar Daily 11:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Fri, Sat 21:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 291-8360
  • Website
    http://www.redorestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Martin Munguia
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of off-site catering options. Please contact the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    RED O is the perfect setting for all occasions including corporate dinners to holiday parties as small as 10 and up to 400 guests. We also offer off site catering if you prefer your own venue. For more information, please contact: KRISTINA SMITH, Director of Events, RED O La Jolla stacieg@redorestaurant.com 310.498.7850
  • Location
    4340 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-1233
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Cross Street
    Genesee Ave and La Jolla Village Dr
  • Parking details
    RED O La Jolla offers valet parking as well as self parking. Its self parking garage is 4350. Validate your ticket at the host stand. Validation lasts three hours.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch every Sat & Sunday

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in RED O's savory Mexican Brunch from 11am - 3pm every weekend. Enjoy our "Cheers to the Weekend" Bottomless Brunch offering for $25 per person which includes Mimosa's, Red or White Sangrias, and Bloody Mary's. Pro Tip: You can switch between your brunch cocktails at no additional charge.
    Weekend Brunch every Sat & Sunday photo

Offers

  • Taco Tuesday at RED O "Taste of Mexico"

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 16:00 - 21:45
    We’ve taken Taco Tuesday and elevated it to new heights. Enjoy specialty craft cocktails, authentic street tacos made-from-scratch, and classic Mexican dishes with a modern, sophisticated twist. A la carte tacos $5 or try our new Taco Flights and mix and match your favorites!

    Taco Tuesday at RED O "Taste of Mexico" photo

Menu

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What 2,732 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic service," delicious Mexican cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include "amazing" servers like Joey and Kevin, and dishes such as Filet Mignon and Tres Leches Cake. Perfect for celebrations and memorable evenings.

2,732 Reviews

  1. JAN

    VIP

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy their happy hour . Great margaritas and great service
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded today
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review. We truly appreciate it! We hope to see you again, soon!

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  2. bryan

    VIP

    San Diego

    81 reviews

    2.0

    81 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation was at 12pm and we were delayed by the parking attendant since he normally doesn’t work there, he didn’t know what the handicap self parking situation was, however it was cleared up when I called the hostess. We were seated by 12:05 pm so I really wasn’t understanding the waiter’s jokes about waiting for us all day. Anyways, we ordered our appetizer and entrees. After the entrees came, the server asked if we wanted hot sauce and we said no because the food was too spicy as it was. My steak and eggs arrived and there wasn’t any onions or peppers but my potatoes were tossed with some kind of spicy enchilada sauce which tasted like they were from a buffet. My guest ordered the Spinach Enchiladas and it had chunks of Jalepeno in with the spinach and it was overwhelmingly spicy. We flagged down the hostess to take it away and it was too late to order something else because everyone finished their entrees by then. The manager took the enchiladas off the bill. They offered us some Churros and the server brought a birthday dessert later for the birthday girl. I paid the bill via InKind app and the waiter wanted my receipt with my phone number and a signature. He didn’t seem to be familiar with that payment method but we left without a copy of the receipt. I definitely must say that dinner there is much better than my brunch experience.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded today
    Letting our customers down is the last thing we want to do. We strive to provide quality and are disappointed we missed the mark with your visit. We'd love the opportunity to make this right and serve you again, soon.

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  3. Ginny

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Brian was very personable and professional. LOUD ambiance!! Very expensive cocktails and food!! $$$
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review. We truly appreciate it! We hope to see you again, soon!

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  4. John

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. Omar and Chris had super friendly vibes the whole entire staff were amazing had a warm and inviting feeling some of the most amazing food thanks to the chef omar 🙌🏼 me and my wife will be back thank you Red O for making it a memorable night.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review. We're happy you're happy! We look forward to serving you again, soon!

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  5. Diana

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant and nice views and perfect food
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review. We're happy you're happy! We look forward to serving you again, soon!

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  6. Damian

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good but not great. The Fish was supposed to come with Rice and did not just fish on onions and peppers. For a $95 shared app and shared dessert I would expect it to come with a carb as stated on the menu. The fish itself was well cooked as was the steak also tender. I guess I expect a bit more effort from a restaurant that claims to be a high dollar establishment.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for your review. We're happy you were pleased, but we'd love to become great in your book! We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again, soon!

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  7. Kay

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Seemed like restaurant was a bit understaffed for an expensive V Day experience, especially toward the end of our dinner. The food quality was lower than usual, and my son's steak was well done instead of medium rare he requested. We were of course offered a second steak, which too wasn't medium rare in particular, but better than last.... so we went with it. But overall a bit disappointed.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    We're so sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide only the best and are disappointed we missed the mark with your visit. We'd love the opportunity to make this right and serve you again, soon.

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  8. Abe

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice restaurant and the atmosphere was great. Service was excellent and food was great.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review. We're happy you're happy! We look forward to serving you again, soon!

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  9. Jamie

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing me and my boyfriend loved it the food was good too, also our waitress was so nice we had such a good time, the food had such good taste anything through dessert was amazing also the ambience was so nice.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review. We're happy you're happy! We look forward to serving you again, soon!

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  10. Trevor

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Good service! Steaks were cooked to perfection
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughtful review. We're happy you're happy! We look forward to serving you again, soon!

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FAQs

RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 291-8360.

RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla is rated 4.5 stars by 2732 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4340 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-1233

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Genesee Ave and La Jolla Village Dr
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Bar Daily 11:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Fri, Sat 21:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    RED O La Jolla offers valet parking as well as self parking. Its self parking garage is 4350. Validate your ticket at the host stand. Validation lasts three hours.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Martin Munguia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.redorestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 291-8360
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of off-site catering options. Please contact the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    RED O is the perfect setting for all occasions including corporate dinners to holiday parties as small as 10 and up to 400 guests. We also offer off site catering if you prefer your own venue. For more information, please contact: KRISTINA SMITH, Director of Events, RED O La Jolla stacieg@redorestaurant.com 310.498.7850

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