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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
2368 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

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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 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 291-8360
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebrate 2024 in Style

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration with an exquisite dinner, flowing drinks, and tons of fun. Dinner seating at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. Last seating features an exclusive 3-course menu for $95. Live DJ from 7pm-1am. Countdown the New Year with Complimentary Champagne Toast and Party Favors!
  • Filet Olé

    Multiple dates available
    An indulgent steak dinner the Red O way? Olé! For a limited time, our 8oz Filet Mignon with homemade goat cheese tamales and grilled Mexican knob onions comes paired with any Signature Margarita of your choice for just $55!* Enjoy nightly from 4pm-to-close.
    Filet Olé Photo
  • 🍾 Bottomless Brunch | Sat & Sun

    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.
    🍾 Bottomless Brunch | Sat & Sun Photo

What 2,368 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

2,368 Reviews
  1. THCA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. Service was impeccable and the atmosphere was great. Food was perfect. Definitely going back

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  2. DaniA

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good was fine, my lobster was luke warm. The sauce congealed. The tap water had a smell to it or the glasses were not washed well.

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  3. ChrisA

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food2service3ambience3
    I really do not appreciate when dinner is served before you are even able to finish your appetizers. That is restaurant and service 101. Additionally, there bar portions are horrible. For a glass of tequila I was charge $22 and they barely even poured liquor in it. Then I ordered a Tito's martini but because I wanted it dirty, they charged me an extra $4. $21 for a Titos dirty martini is crazy. And I live in NYC. Overly expensive for no reason.

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  4. AnthonyL

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent except we miss the sangria! Our waiters were very friendly!

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  5. AWG49

    San Diego

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening as usual. Our server Joey was fantastic. Great humor, attentive and friendly. One of our favorite restaurants. Great service, from valet, front desk hostess and staff. Thank you

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  6. Ecasi

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Dylan was great in serving us for our first time at Red O. The food was good! Very pretty inside but it was a bit loud with a live DJ. We enjoyed the short rib burrito with the red and green sauce! That green sauce was scrumptious! Love that they give free chips and salsa! A lot of places don’t or will charge you so that was great. I had the Baja fish tacos which were average. Overall we enjoyed our dinner and would return!

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  7. PatriciaG

    Grand Rapids

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Afternoon lunch with my daughter. Everything was delicious and service excellent

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  8. FoodieGaga

    San Diego

    170 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A very lovely venue that looks totally different during daytime vs. night. Our food was very good and not too spicy. Each of the appetizers we tried could have been a meal. Good wine list as well as whiskeys.

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  9. GeraldG

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Upscale Mexican cuisine with exceptional service. Parking was easy and is validated.

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  10. Jacques

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant atmosphere will return. Wait staff very thorough

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  11. StevenG

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had an all around amazing experience at the Red O’s Sunday brunch. Outstanding service by our waiter, and the food was so good!

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  12. AndrezzaV

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Food is not tasty, couch was broken, service was low. It’s the second time I was giving it a chance, but food needs to improve a lot.

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  13. FFFVV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had our anniversary dinner at Red O and had a great time.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Date spot, classy and affordable but high end

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  15. L2Lee

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Dining at the Red O, for the first time was a very unpleasant & memorable experience. That said, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. It was very loud. The service staff were not engaging or professional in their service. The food was overpriced, and the quality very poor. I ordered a chicken burrito and was challenged to find a shred of chicken with it. Basically, $26++ for beans and rice. Unacceptable. Unremarkable.

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  16. Tpike13

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent. Zero complaints about our entire experience!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Took my girlfriend there for a dinner date. Vibe was right. Energetic servers, family and friend atmosphere. Great food! Got drinks at bar, bartenders were awesome. Might go back for anniversary!!

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  18. MaureenS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Way too loud. Very expensive for what u get. Nice atmosphere otherwise

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  19. MarkD

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great short rib options and service. Chips were also the best in San Diego.

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  20. AmyS

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I appreciate the thoughtful mocktail menu, the fantastic food, and Kevin's excellent service. The price for the mocktails could be less.

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  21. JeanR

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for an 11am Sunday brunch (with reservations) and were surprised to find many tables available. The cocktail list was lengthy with no bad selections. We opted for an El Coyote with Mezcal, roasted pineapple and ginger liquer which was outstanding, and my friend had a watermelon margarita that was so bright and clean...just beautiful! We split the lobster shrimp enchilada with handmade tortillas that were the perfect thickness, and contained the right amount of seafood, cheese and luscious sauce to present with ideal balance. We also shared the Huevos Rancheros which was likewise EXCELLENT. The so fresh eggs topped a sauce so thick it was almost like a mole. We could have split just one of the dishes and had plenty of food but wanted to try multiple flavors. Everything was delicious, the service was outstanding. We actually tried to come up with something to give less than 5 stars to and couldn't. ¡Olé! to Red-O!

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  22. FredM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Beans were cold, otherwise the food was good, as well as the tequila, which was over priced. Loud music makes conversation difficult.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our meal - ceviche was fresh, sea bass was tasty, drinks were good and service was excellent. It’s a little noisy but we were still able to hear each other.

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  24. Rayman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe, beautiful decor, excellent food. A bit prices, but come for happy hour.

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  25. RVDW

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great to go to Red O. Excellent food and top notch service.

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  26. Lani

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I came for my friend’s birthday dinner yesterday. We were greeted right away and seated quickly. The server we had was fantastic. He was very friendly and had great energy. Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS! The drinks were also super tasty! This place is definitely on the pricey side, but worth it for special events for sure.

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  27. amici

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was great. Armando was very attentive and nice. Carlos is always great to see and was quite generous. One issue we all had was the lighting. We all had a hard time seeing the menus because it was just too dark at our table... Otherwise, absolutely delicious and the out of country friends were very excited and enjoyed everything. Thank you.

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  28. CarlosA

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    $165 for 7 drinks…too pricey. We were unaware there’s a surcharge of $4 on top of the already pricey cost of $18 per drink

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience! Celebrated my parent’s anniversary and it was nice of Carlos to send both of them flan. The food was delicious and the drinks were very tasty! The service was good and loved the music! The ambiance is very classy and elevated. 10/10 recommend! 🤩

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  30. Kindalikya

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    I feel that the food is under seasoned and if Rick Bayless were tasting he would agree. All the chefs/cooks in the kitchen need to be trained to always be tasting the food. No room for complacency in this marketplace. The base flavors are there but more salt would brighten the food.

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  31. DavidO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Love the vibe and decor. Want to come back, but the food was just not great. The tomahawk was just not a good piece of meat. It came more rare than medium rare and even when it got re-fired it was still limp and tasteless. The Al pastor tacos similarly really disappointing- so little flavor. The dessert (passion fruit butter cake) saved the meal and was great. Better options that combine ambiance and quality food around - maybe will give another shot but definitely stay away from the Fri night Tomahawk.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and atmosphere were all amazing. Our waiter, Omar, was great and really took care of us. We were celebrating our anniversary and the staff went above and beyond to make it special. Definitely recommend the queso fundido with chorizo for an appetizer. It was delicious!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    My experience at the red O was amazing and the food was absolutely spectacular. I got the weekly specials, which consists of an 8 ounce steak and some amazing sides. They cooked my steak to perfection, and even escalated my requests!

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  34. Dasha

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience and our waiter was very nice. He was very patient with my loud family. Overall 10/10 experience. Very nice manager as well who helped us validate the car.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing and so accommodating! I would definitely go back!!

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  36. MarkH

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is fantastic and original. We primarily go for the Happy Hour which is one of the most extensive menus in San Diego.

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  37. bethc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the restaurant was gorgeous. The staff were incredible and even though we were seated outside away from the majority of people they checked on us often. I would go there again without hesitation.

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  38. JosieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great! Food was good! Got a free desert for celebrating my birthday. The tres leches was mouth watering! I will definitely be coming back!

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  39. BenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were both awesome. Highly recommend the short rib enchiladas and carne asada fajitas. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. Our waitress, Kathryn, was a a joy and made our special night that much better! I can’t wait to go back!

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  40. AngelaF

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Rudy was absolutely amazing and very helpful with it being our first time at Red O. Everything he suggested did not disappoint at all. It was the best experience, the best food, and the best atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla using the Order Online button. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla also 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 2368 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 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
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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.
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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