RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

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

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   Christina VIP

   San Diego14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is our go to restaurant anytime we’re at UTC in La Jolla. The service is great and they have the best chicken quesadillas in San Diego!
   

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   Aaron VIP

   Orange County1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   No valet, picked wrong parking garage so validation didn’t work. Food was meh, got surf and turf for 2. Lobster was hard and overpriced for the quality. Overall, expensive and wasn’t that great.
   

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   Barry VIP

   San Diego143 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Been there many times before. This time We were shocked by this price. OMG ! 1 glass of wine, 1 beer, A burrito, spinach enchiladas, side of brussels, cheese cake and bowl of berries. About $220. Two people. 😱 Bathrooms were grimy. Men’s bathroom was out of toilet seat covers. My all time Chef and Owner of this restaurant is Rick Bayless. Sorry Rick.
   

   RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago

   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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   Megan

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was wonderful and from the front desk wishing us a Happy Anniversary to our server it was an amazing night. The food is also so good as always.
   

   RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days 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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   Christen

   San Diego9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Was disappointed to find changes They now charge for chips and salsa. Weird. We love the fajitas, but were surprised to not only find that the price increased BUT also they normally come with a small side of sour cream, cheese and a salsa. Now you have to order the sauces for your fajitas and pay for each one you want! The service was B team. Really hope this is not the new standard or we will be finding new favorite fajitas.
   

   RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 5 days ago

   We appreciate you letting us know about your experience and we're so sorry we let you down. We'd love the opportunity to make this right and serve you again, soon.
   

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   Maria VIP

   San Diego16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Red O's was a happy surprise. I was unfamiliar with the restaurant and another member of our group of 5 suggested it. The restaurant is beautiful inside. Our server, Omar, was fantastic and the food and drinks were delicious. What was even better was the noise level was reasonable so the overall experience was completely enjoyable. I highly recommend checking this place out. Great food in a beautiful setting that is NOT a zoo. Perfect.
   

   RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 5 days 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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   Rodney

   San Diego1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food!! Great menu with plenty of good choices.
   

   RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on May 1, 2025

   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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   May VIP

   San Francisco36 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant was beautiful and the service was great.   we sat at the  covered patio with the fire pits and it was really nice.  I would say the food was just OK for the value, but the staff and service was impeccable.
   

   RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on April 28, 2025

   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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   Lynn

   San Diego37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was good as usual. Service was OUTANDING. Best waiter ever.
   

   RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on May 1, 2025

   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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    Leveti

    San Francisco2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    The restaurant appeared to close at 10pm according to online but they turned away our 8:45 reservations because the kitchen was already closed.
    

    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on April 28, 2025

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. It sounds like we have some work to do and we will take action. We'd love the opportunity to make this right and serve you again, soon.
    

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