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Tablita (32 oz Tomahawk + 1 lb Lobster Tail) - RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach

4.6
4.6
5469 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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 10-12am Tuesday-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 Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am 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
    Richard Myatt
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • 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.
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What 5,469 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red O Taste of Mexico in Newport Beach offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "beautiful venue" and "fantastic servers." While the atmosphere is lively with a "fun nightclub vibe," some find it "a bit pricey." The "sea bass" and "surf and turf plate" are must-tries.

5,469 Reviews
  1. Angelica

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and the service was great I will definitely be returning

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  2. Kia

    VIP

    Orange County

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I made a reservation weeks before and when we arrived they seated us outside the main restaurant. Food came out cold, when they were cleaning the table for main course, dropped what was on the table on my lap. No attention, didn't malke us feel good. Food was just ok but 2/8 plate came out cold. The replacement came much later when others were almost done. This was not the Red O I remembered! Kia

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  3. Bob

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is authentic and delicious! Perfect for a date night or just a night out with friends!

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  4. Nina

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and top notch cocktails! Great service. Our waitress was excellent. 

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  5. Tom

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Brigette

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress didn’t tend to us too often. We had to keep tracking her down. Ali is her name.

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  7. Pedro

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, awesome waiters, very welcoming Totally recommend the surf and turf tablita

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  8. Samisha

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience,DJ, food, drinks, service and cleanliness 10/10!! Duck taquitos and lobster/shrimp enchiladas are a hit

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  9. Martha

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    They changed menu for Valentine’s Day and service was HORRIBLE
    RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport BeachResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Martha, We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach. We understand that the Valentine's Day menu change may have been unexpected and that it must have affected your dining experience. We strive to provide excellent service to all our guests and it's clear that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and we assure you that we will take your comments into consideration as we continuously work to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality service you deserve. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  10. Patrick

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    the food was honestly not good. the service was still good.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport BeachResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Patrick. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the service at RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide our guests with top-notch food and service, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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FAQs

RED O Taste of Mexico - Newport Beach 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 5469 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Richard Myatt
  • Entertainment
    Live Entertainment 7 Nights Week.
  • 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, 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.
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