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

RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.4 (2810)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
4340 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-1233

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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.

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 Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    4340 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-1233
  • 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

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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 - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    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

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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,810 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla enchants with its "gorgeous and classy atmosphere" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like duck taquitos and goat cheese tamales. Signature cocktails and friendly staff enhance the experience, making it a "highly recommend" spot for special occasions.
2,810 Reviews

  1. Sue VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both outstanding. My husband had the Lamb with Mole sauce. Beautiful presentation and delicious. I had the 3 tacos - chicken, carne asada and fish. Also delicious. Atmosphere very upscale Mexican. Lovely experience.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 3 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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  2. Elliot VIP

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked a reservation on Open Table. When we got there (10 mins early), they told us their kitchen closed already. Apparently, reservations only work in one direction for this place.
    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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  3. morgan

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Watched a massive rat hang out in the patio area . When staff was told they didn’t seem to care .
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 7 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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  4. Pamela VIP

    San Diego42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate an earlier dinner. The service was exceptional! The food was really good. Great cocktails too.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 7 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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  5. Crystal

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Red O was delicious! We went there for brunch with friends, and it was great. We had the fajitas, as well as the pork hash —both were really fresh and tasty. We would definitely go back again.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on June 23, 2025
    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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  6. Hina

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to the host for getting us a great table under the tree for celebrating a graduation
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 3 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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  7. Cecilia

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had such a great time! The atmosphere was fantastic, and the food and drinks were delicious. Our waitress was amazing and super attentive, making our experience even better. We’ll definitely be back again soon!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on June 19, 2025
    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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  8. shayne

    Utah1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been coming here for years and will continue to do so- A plus all around!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on June 23, 2025
    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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  9. Monica

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations and we were sat about 20 minutes after and served drinks about 20 minutes after that. The waiter was great. However it seemed they may have been understaff in the kitchen. We went for Father’s Days because we had been there for mother’s day and the brunch all you can eat was excellent. When we noticed it wasn’t the same menu for Father’s Day brunch we were disappointed. We were all ready there so we stayed. We feel the food could have been a bit better. The waiter was very kind and did his best to have us enjoy our lunch. The runners were very kind as well. I’m not sure if will be back for weekend brunch, but if they ever have the spread for brunch definitely give that a try.

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  10. Valeria

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is good. Especially the steak, is very tender.

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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 2810 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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 Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 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.
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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