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

RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.4 (2814)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
4340 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-1233

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2 people
7:00 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.

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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

  • Fire It Up Fridays

    Multiple dates available
    Fridays are about to get hotter—join us for Fire It Up Fridays, where the vibes are sizzling and the good times never cool down. Kick things off with our 3–6pm happy hour, indulge in a dozen oysters for just $24 from 4–7pm, and let a live guitarist set the mood from 6–9pm. Enjoy the limited-time $99 Tomahawk special, and sip on smoke & fire-inspired cocktails. Please note, the live guitarist is in the bar area, but his music will be amplified throughout the restaurant.
    Fire It Up Fridays 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

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Menu

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

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What 2,814 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

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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 in La Jolla offers a delightful dining experience with its "great service" and "upscale Mexican" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent" shrimp pasta and "fantastic" duck taquitos. The "beautiful setting" and "delicious" food make it a popular choice for special occasions.
2,814 Reviews

  1. Renee

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Live music in the bar. I had the shrimp pasta and it was excellent! Just the right amount of spice. We will return on our next visit to San Diego.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  2. Gurdon VIP

    Atlanta54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time back to RedO after a very bad New Years Day experience a few years ago. Dining on a Monday evening was delightful! You can valet park early and walk over the footbridge into the mall to shop before you eat. Our server Joey was on top of everything! An absolutely terrific server who made our meal special. Catherine the manager also was stopping by to check in on us. Whatever service issues there were in the past appear to be long gone. Food and drinks were top notch!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 5 days ago
    Woohoo! Reviews like this make our day. Thank you for taking the time to share. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  3. Saul

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and our server Jose was amazing, had great recommendations and great energy
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on July 3, 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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  4. Sue VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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 on June 30, 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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  5. Elliot VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    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 on June 29, 2025
    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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  6. morgan

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    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 on June 26, 2025
    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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  7. 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 on June 26, 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. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DELICIOUS!!!!!! Went to their delicious brunch! Our server was so kind and everything was amazing and delicious!! Now I want to experience a dinner there!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 5 days ago
    Woohoo! Reviews like this make our day. Thank you for taking the time to share. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. 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!

    Is this helpful?

  10. 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 on June 30, 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!

    Is this helpful?

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 2814 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
7:00 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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