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

RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.3
4.3
2687 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 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
  • Location
    4340 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-1233
  • Neighbourhood
    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 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
    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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,687 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RED O Taste of Mexico in La Jolla offers "amazing food" and a stylish, welcoming interior perfect for celebrations. While some diners find it overpriced, the "service is top notch" and the ambiance is praised as "beautiful." Highlights include the duck taquitos and happy hour specials, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

2,687 Reviews

  1. Giovanni

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, however we did not appreciate the staff taking unfinished drinks and food from the table mid dinner. They also shouldn’t be cleaning the table while customers are still eating and trying to enjoy their food. This gave us a rushed and bothered experience that was only decent due to the food being good. It was a weird experience that makes us unsure to return in the future.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 1 day ago
    Oh no, this isn't what we like to hear at all. We're so sorry about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will take action. We'd love the opportunity to make this right and serve you again, soon.

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  2. Diane

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manager Lisa was the best, most service-oriented manager I have ever seen. She kicked in when service was a bit slow, checked in on us every so often, comped us a drink when we waited a bit too long for our order, and just made a slow evening into a spectacular one. A great manager. Well done Lisa!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is absolutely terrible. Quality of ingredients has gone to zero. Canned tomatoes in salsa? Watery guacamole? Used to be one of my favorite places. Fajitas were bland and dry, quality of meats were very low. Very sad to see this place drop so badly. Plus so expensive now!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    We're so sorry to hear about your experience. Letting our customers down is the last thing we want to do. We'd love the opportunity to make this right and serve you again, soon.

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  4. Lee

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, top-tier Mexican food. Ambiance is among the finest in all San Diego. Red O service is truly outstanding. Awesome server and bartender checked on us diligently. Three separate managers approached us to assure our satisfaction. This was our first time here, and we will be back frequently. They validate parking for three hours.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  5. Gina

    VIP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow service, mediocre food, card machine down, bathroom sink clogged expensive valet parking It’s a mess
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on December 14, 2024
    Oh no, this isn't what we like to hear at all. We're so sorry about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will take action. We'd love the opportunity to make this right and serve you again, soon.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Tina

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very slow in spite of not being busy.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 4 days ago
    We're so sorry to hear about your experience. Letting our customers down is the last thing we want to do. We'd love the opportunity to make this right and serve you again, soon.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Esther

    VIP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. Israel was outstanding. He was gracious and attentive!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on December 14, 2024
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. We hope to see you again, soon!

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  8. Lisa

    VIP

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was really cold in the restaurant…it would’ve been nicer to be warm, with doors shut.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on December 9, 2024
    Yay! That's what we like to hear! We're happy you're happy and hope to see you again, soon!

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  9. Cathy

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First impression was bad because we were kept standing and waiting to be seated for 15 minutes although we were on time for our reservation. Also, bar area was ear-splittingly noisy. But once seated in the dining area, the noise level was fine. Our servers, Michael and Pedro, were excellent. They were friendly, polite, attentive and efficient. The food was very good. We especially liked the spinach enchiladas. The prices are higher than seems reasonable. We would highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion, and we will go there again.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on December 9, 2024
    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.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Nikki

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful like last time. Luckily Jesus was our waiter again!!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thanks so much! Reviews like this make our day. 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 4.3 stars by 2687 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 32 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4:00 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.
  • 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
  • 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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