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

RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.4
4.4
2711 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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 2,711 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red O Taste of Mexico in La Jolla offers a vibrant dining experience with standout Mexican cuisine and exceptional service. The restaurant's ambiance is often praised as "wonderful," creating a "memorable experience" for special occasions. Despite some service inconsistencies, the "excellent atmosphere" and "amazing food" ensure a delightful visit.

2,711 Reviews

  1. Al

    VIP

    San Diego

    121 reviews

    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great evening as always. Joey was our server and did a fantastic job. Hostess was very friendly and welcoming, seated us promptly. It is always a pleasant evening at Red-O

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  2. Chris

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was OK - not sure why, but it felt like the quality and vibe are not what they were 3 years ago.
    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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  3. Sandy

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service thanks to our great server, Cathryn, and the rest of the staff.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 20 January 2025
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  4. Frank

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservations for 4 and we arrived and were told by hostess they were "running behind" despite the fact we saw a few open tables we went inti the bar and waited. 20 minutes later we are seated at EXACTLY same table we saw when we checked in- and when asked why hostess replied that table needed to be wiped first? Yeah right, that takes 30 seconds. Server was slow and took food order after now more than an hour waiting. He rarely checked back, and when our Birthday party asked about dessert he didnt know we were a birthday party despite reservations saying this clearly. Poor service and non-existent management made for a 1-star ruined celebration.

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  5. Yvette

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment lovely good food beat the crowd
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 18 January 2025
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  6. Maryam

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice that we got to find a reservation on the same day however, the food was not so good unfortunately and I felt that it was overpriced for how it tasted.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 16 January 2025
    We'll turn those 4 stars into 5 when we see you next time! See you again soon!?

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  7. Grecia

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omar was an excellent waiter and was on top of our orders.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 13 January 2025
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  8. Paula

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mike once again provided excellent service. The food was delicious. We had the Filet Mignon and NY steak entrees with the chipotle crema option. We shared the chocolate lava cake for dessert.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 13 January 2025
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  9. Luis

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Thanks for the cake and anniversary candle.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 13 January 2025
    We'll turn those 4 stars into 5 when we see you next time! See you again soon!?

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  10. Alexandra

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you go... ask to be seated in Kevin's area! He was our server and he was amazing!! Best experience I've had at a restaurant in a while! The ambience was nice and the service felt so personal!! Highly recommend this place and Kevin!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 9 January 2025
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see 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 4.4 stars by 2711 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 78 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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