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

RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.5
4.5
2771 Reviews
$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 52 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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 Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

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

What 2,771 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RED O Taste of Mexico in La Jolla offers an enticing blend of "excellent service" and "amazing food choices." Guests frequently praise the warm, welcoming staff and the delightful ambiance, making it a perfect spot for "celebrating special occasions." With standout servers like Kevin and Kathryn, this restaurant promises a memorable dining experience.

2,771 Reviews
  1. Leveti

    San Francisco2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant appeared to close at 10pm according to online but they turned away our 8:45 reservations because the kitchen was already closed.

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  2. Nancy VIP

    San Diego74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gosh it was so nice. First of all valet was extremely convenient. Right up front for 10$. Great deal. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant were both beautiful and dare I say extravagant? It was an Easter buffet. We sat in their beautiful patio w my family and service dog. For 68$/person the food was plentiful and all tasted fresh using quality ingredients . Definitely no cutting corners with cheap filler food you expect at a buffet. Loved the salmon, prime rib, oysters, chilaquiles, chicken enchiladas carnitas shrimp and shrimp ceviche. There was so much more but I was stuffed ( all American breakfast items including an omelet making bar). The dessert table had many items to choose from but at that point I stuck with their freshly cut fruit with mint leaves. Perfect refreshing ending to a very nice meal. The service was a 10. Everyone was so pleasant and nice.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded 5 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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  3. Alicia

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service!! Amazing food and drinks!! Free parking was definitely a plus!!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on April 17, 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. Sandy VIP

    Orlando70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, our experience was very good. The food was delicious, although slightly overpriced for Mexican food. Alex, the  host, was exuberant, delightful, and went above and beyond. The major complaint is that we had a party of 12 and they refused to let us use more than four credit cards, which I have never ever experienced and could be a real drawback for large parties. 
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on April 13, 2025
    Thanks so much for your review. We're happy you were pleased, but we'd love to become great in your book! We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again, soon!

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  5. Neal

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time experience at Red O to celebrate our special occasion. Red O provides 3 hr complimentary parking, perfect for happy hour or a comfortable sit-down dining experience. Start with the bar specials on Taco Tuesday with a flight of tacos and craft drink specials. Our dinner and table service by “Joey” aka Jose was delicious. Special recognition for a complimentary desert bundled with an awesome chocolate lava cake.!
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on April 13, 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. Sandy

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is excellent. Try ro get Kathryn as your server. Kevin is great too.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on April 13, 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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  7. Shelly VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Kevin was great! Food and drinks were yummy. And happy hour prices were good.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on April 6, 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. Lindsey

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant with great service. We will be coming back again, especially for celebrating special occasions.
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on April 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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  9. Sebastisn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sebastian is the GOAT best server I’ve had. Always working with a smile
    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on March 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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  10. Linda VIP

    San Diego78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and amazing food choices Great friendly atmosphere

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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 4.5 stars by 2771 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 52 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 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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