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Tablita (32 oz Tomahawk + 1 lb Lobster Tail) - RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach

4.6 (5552)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
143 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 10-12am Tuesday-Saturday.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 718-0300
  • Website
    http://redorestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Richard Myatt
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    143 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    San Miguel Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Valet parking available.
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment 7 Nights Week.
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach's menu was last updated on 8/13/2024.

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What 5,552 people are saying

RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red O Taste of Mexico in Newport Beach offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fun and festive ambience" and "beautiful venue." Standout dishes include the ceviche and taco plates, praised for their "amazing" flavors. Service by staff members like Veronica and Leonardo is often highlighted as "outstanding." Despite some mixed reviews, it remains a popular choice for special occasions and date nights.
5,552 Reviews

  1. Adriana

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of My Favorite Spots in Newport! This is truly one of my favorite restaurants in Newport—not just for the delicious food and beautiful ambiance, but especially for the exceptional service. What makes it stand out even more is how warmly they greet you, especially when they recognize you from previous visits. That personal touch is impressive and really makes you feel valued. Highly recommend!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport BeachResponded 3 days ago
    We're honored to be one of your favorite spots in Newport—it means a lot to us. We're thrilled you enjoy the food, ambiance, and especially the service. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming experience for all our guests, and it's so rewarding to hear that the personal touches made a difference. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  2. B A VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    received wonderful service with very good drinks/food/deserts.. we all enjoyed it completely !

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  3. Angel

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    me, my babydaddy and his homie came here for a last minute spot for dinner. we surprisingly got seated right away and the hostess Lauren i believe was so kind and sweet walking us to our table.. very welcoming and our waiter Lupe did an amazing job on checking in on our table especially on a busy day. Will definitely come again!

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  4. Christine

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fathers Day menu was crazy expensive and they cancelled the 4-6 HH after I called to confirm it was still going on. Very disappointing.

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  5. kobalsky

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience to celebrate fathers day and great food.

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  6. Kathleen VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Sunday Brunch. We all had fajitas and it was outstanding, best ever. Our server Leopold was the best as was the team that assisted us. There were 8 of us and they did not rush us and were friendly and attentive. Look forward to returning.

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  7. Ruslana

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    You guys were awesome. We had such a great service. The staff were so nice and attentive. Thank you to all. We will be back soon. Ruslana

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  8. Edwin

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very Disappointing First Visit This was my first time dining at this restaurant, and unfortunately, the service was very poor. Our server, Jose B. was not friendly and took our order in a rude and dismissive manner. He told my son and his wife that they have 1 min to order and didn’t explain why. It made the whole experience uncomfortable. Food was good Based on this visit, we will not be returning.

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  9. Jose VIP

    California Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the trio enchiladas and the ribeye. Both were excellent. Excellent service.

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  10. Lorraine VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Food is delicious. Been here several times and never disappointed.

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FAQs

RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 718-0300.

RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 5552 OpenTable diners.

RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 times today
Google Map for RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach

143 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Miguel Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Valet parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Myatt
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment 7 Nights Week.
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://redorestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 718-0300
  • 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.

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