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RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach

4.6
4.6
4746 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.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (949) 718-0300

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Sabrina Vicerra

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Director of Events: (949) 718-0300

  • 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Taco Tuesdays at Red O

    Multiple dates available
    We’ve taken Taco Tuesday and elevated it to new heights. Enjoy energizing live music, specialty craft cocktails, authentic street tacos made-from-scratch, and classic Mexican dishes with a modern, sophisticated twist. This local’s secret is not to be missed!
  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Feast on succulent, Mexican cuisine, made-to-order omelets, mouth-watering tacos, decadent house-made desserts, and sip beautiful craft cocktails or refreshing wines. Enjoy $25 bottomless brunch cocktails including mimosas, bloody Marys and sangria. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm.
  • Tomahawk Fridays, $99

    May 26 - Jul 28, 2023
    Join us on Fridays and enjoy 32 ounces of tender Tomahawk steak with pico de gallo, guacamole and served alongside red rice, refried beans and fresh tortillas for just $99. Offer valid for a limited-time, dine-in, on Fridays only.

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What 4,746 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Contemporary Mexican

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

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  1. RazzaqB

    Saskatoon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing stuff, food and welcoming environment. Very recommended spot for a date

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  2. Neil

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It’s our go to place we really like the ambience, and the service is excellent

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience had a great time. Food was delicious and good ambience with nice music.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jose and Team were great and delivered amazing service

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  5. JaiV

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time! Our server was friendly, the food was delicious and the vibe was amazing. We’ve never been to Red-O for dinner and didn’t know they had music and a nightlife theme. We’ll be back!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love visiting Red O! The service is always great and the music is always on point with Dj Daniel! Will definitely be coming back.

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  7. Bteats

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    There are so many better restaurants with good food and top notch service in the area. Skip this place! Our server was a rude pompous jerk. We started by ordering the “fire” drink, when it arrived he said they don’t do the fire drink, although the table next to us had one. From there it went downhill. We asked for drink and dinner recommendations and he rattled off a few, but acted like we were a bother and waste of his time. The food was mediocre. No presentation and was cold. We did not say anything for fear he would get mad and spit on our food. We were seated in the patio area by the busboy stand. The main dining or lounge area would be a better choice. 2 star if that!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Overall the food was good but our server wasn’t very welcoming, he wasn’t nice. Ladies and gentlemen restrooms were really dirty and need attention. Noise levels and music were very high. Prefer Santa Monica location over this one, staff are more welcoming and polite at Santa Monica location.

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  9. KathrenS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Horrible. I was very disappointed, mostly because I was told this was better Mexican cuisine than Javier’s-haha. NOT EVEN CLOSE! Don’t waste your money and your time. It felt like more like a bar than a fine dining experience!

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  10. ErikaH

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The location is beautiful. Our party of 8 was promptly attended to the whole night. Our servers were very nice. The food was delicious! It was a great place to celebrate my brother’s 60th Birthday.

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  11. ChristineD

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional evening. The setting was beautiful and the service was outstanding. We had Edgar as our server and his recommendations were excellent. A true professional. The ceviche was excellent along with the enchiladas.

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  12. michaelh

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food, service and drink. A bit to dark and very loud. Overall good experience

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  13. AnnieP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Food is average. I would come more for the ambiance and vibe.

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  14. zoey

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    really good the dessert was excellent! the food really flavored and will definitely bring coming back

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is good Food is delicious Ambiance wonderful

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  16. FrankC

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Excellent food. They were busy and appeared to be hosting a large group dinner party. The service seemed strained as our waiter seemed to be covering too many tables.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    The bas service has nothing to do with the great service from our waitress. One person from the service group dropped a bottle of a coke and spilled all over us and the floor. Two of the supervisor were around and saw the accident, they worried about cleaning up the floor and not about us that got wet from that, they didnt bother helping us with napkins or something to clean ourselfs

    RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport BeachResponded on May 31, 2023My sincerest apologies for the spill! I'm sorry no one checked on you, that should have been their first response. I hope you will give us another opportunity to make it up to you. Kind regards, Hillari Hudson | General Manager RED O Restaurant, Newport Beach

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  18. Christyna

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were amazing. Our bartender Leonardo was super nice and helpful. As soon as my friend and I walked in we chose to sit at the bar instead of our table because it was just so beautiful.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Beautiful place to take a loved one!! Great service!!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was Great just needs better music to entertain.

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  21. marisolj

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We came for Mother’s Day brunch. Price was $49 per adult and $24 per child. There was a great selection of food that was fresh and tasty. It was very busy and loud and getting the attention of wait staff was challenging. Overall it was a good experience, but I think I prefer the regular menu so I would return for that but probably not for a brunch buffet.

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  22. Meee

    Naples

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Had a reservation and still waited. They were offering free champagne to mothers but we never had any offered to us, it was clearly selected who they offered it to. They took us to a table after a wait only to discover it was a mistake as the table was already taken. After we waited again, they took us to the horrible spot of traffic near the buffet area. The set up was very poorly planned. Our waiter was nice and tried to make up for things but we could not wait to leave. Not a joyful Mother's Day experience.

    RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport BeachResponded on May 31, 2023My sincerest apologies about your sub par experience with us. That is absolutely not the Mother's day we wanted for you. Please know, we would never purposely skip any families, we do not discriminate in any way. It was also just a very busy day for us. I hope you will give us another chance in the future, we would love to make it up to you! Warmest regards, Hillari Hudson | General Manager RED O Restaurant. Newport Beach

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Awful experience for a Mother’s Day brunch. Will not return after so many years

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  24. SherriL

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Hi we haven’t done brunch at red o before have to say should of had more Mexican food and I think the buffet table shouldn’t be by the front entrance it was very crowded and I felt sorry for the people that had to sit by that but other wise we enjoyed our brunch thanks

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Devin was a great server! Thank you for making our evening!

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  26. AbbyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Jaime (not sure on spelling) only started for 2 weeks - but he was amazing! He always had a smile on his face and genuinely enjoyed his job. As if he'd been working at Red-O for years!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice atmospheric establishment. Very decorative, good music, plenty of staff on hand to attend to its guest.

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  28. Papiaza

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Food and service were excellent. Biggest issue was the drinks - very stingy. My wife ordered a thimbleful of tequila for $35 and my martini was about 3 oz.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing!! We came to celebrate Mexican Mother’s Day & a birthday. Everything was delicious. We ordered the cucumber margaritas and cheese empanadas to start. Then tried the carnitas plate , Ensenada lobster and trio enchiladas! So yummy

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  30. MarcoG

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location, awesome food and service. Always enjoy coming to dine for any occasion.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was good, vibe was awesome. DJ was playing incredible music all night and the ambiance was great

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  32. CeeCee

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here & loved everything about this place. Definitely coming back. Good/drinks service top notch. Great ambiance & decor.

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  33. YvetteS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an awesome date night at your cinco de mayo celebration!

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  34. PamG

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great. There were two of us that shared the ahi tuna tartare and the goat and corn tamales. Then we had a three item combination of the braised chicken enchilada, crispy short rib taco and a chicken taco with rice and beans. All were outstanding. The drinks were balanced and delicious as well. This is absolutely the best upscale Mexican restaurant around.

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  35. MeganO

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Queso fundido was amazing! Our waiter was so nice. The chopped salad was so yummmmz, esp with the avocado cream.

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  36. trojan

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Munge(not sure about spelling) was wonderful

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  37. JHcentralcal

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Bartenders are some of the best, if not the best in OC. One of the best bars in Newport Beach. The food and service as well as margaritas are about as good as it gets. Had the fajitas and these are a notch above the fajitas that I have had anywhere else.

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  38. DaveM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and ambience… Definitely will be back and will tell a friend…

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  39. PrettyS

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite Mexican restaurant! And the ambiance and service is fantastic. Food is delicious and a lot of options to choose from.

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  40. AngelaD

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience5
    IMPOSSIBLE to hear in there. What a bummer. I mean IMPOSSIBLE!!!! Even the poor waiter couldn’t hear us. I don’t know what the fix is….but to start, change that annoying and extraordinarily loud music. Also the firework candles they use on their birthday desserts, impart a sulfur smell into the air and interferes with the taste of food. To add insult to injury, one of the busboys was spraying a disinfectant right next to our plate of foods. Other than that, the place is stunning and tasty. Unfortunately I cannot return until i can hear and taste properly in there. I would only recommend this restaurant to my friends under 25 (and unfortunately that demographic doesn’t tip well!)

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • 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
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach using the Order Online button. RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach also 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 4746 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 103 times today
Experiences are available.
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 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • 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

    Sabrina Vicerra

  • Entertainment

    Live Entertainment 7 Nights Week.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Director of Events: (949) 718-0300

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