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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
5385 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • 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 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
  • Website
    http://redorestaurant.com/
  • 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.

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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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Offers

  • Taco Tuesdays at Red O

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 17:00 - 22:00
    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.

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Menu

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What 5,385 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Contemporary Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RED O Taste of Mexico in Newport Beach is a vibrant spot known for its "amazing food and drinks." The stylish decor and lively ambiance create a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "great service" and flavorful dishes like enchiladas and tacos. Perfect for celebrations or a fun night out.

5,385 Reviews

  1. Laura

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was excellent! Very accommodating and polite. They were on the ball! Especially JC

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  2. Jessica

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately the food was not as good as anticipated. The sauces to the enchiladas are sweet which was not a taste the group was going for. The lobster and steak was pleasing. We also ordered drinks at the bar prior to being seated. We later learned that we were over charged for the drinks at the bar.

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  3. Bryan

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a great value for food that anyone can get at any given Mexican restaurant. Very pricey, but understandable due to where the restaurant is located. Our server was pleasant and courteous and was very accommodating. The atmosphere is nice. Dim lit and cozy. The experience was satisfying, if you can stomach the Chicken Enchiladas.

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  4. Alex

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food was great, our server Tomas was super and the ambiance was a bit dead this time around. We are used to Sundays at Red O during summer time with the live DJ playing upbeat music. This time around it was very quiet. Regardless of that detail, we had a great time!!

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  5. Jessica

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Large and yummy brunch plates. Would definitely go back

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  6. Shari

    VIP

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always tasty! The staff is friendly and the good is delicious! We had Great Chilean sea bass and ribeye.

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  7. Sabi

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sometimes this place is too loud but I always love coming here

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  8. McCullough

    VIP

    San Francisco

    108 reviews

    4.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had not been to the Red O in Newport for years. We tried it for lunch today and it was excellent! The food was excellent and the service was great. The decor is the biggest downfall, very strange for plant/flower arrangements that give a creepy feeling. But the food was great!

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  9. Nicole

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had our holiday Christmas party on the patio. Fabulous service fabulous food fabulous fun.!!!

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  10. Mandie

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I wanted to like this place. The ambiance and decor is really lovely and cool but the rest of the experience fell pretty flat for our party. Made a reservation for Sunday at 11am, party was seated 15 minutes later which I thought was odd considering that's when the restaurant opens. Server was pretty forgetful throughout the meal. Forgot one guest's drink, we had to ask for salt/pepper twice, and asked for a hot water refill on a tea that never came. I will say the food came out super quickly but unfortunately was extremely bland and covered in way too much crema and cotija. No one at our table finished our meals or wanted it to go. The restaurant did seem incredibly busy and appeared to be one private party so maybe they were understaffed today. Would I consider going back? Maybe for the more expanded lunch or dinner menu but definitely not for brunch. It was a miss for me.

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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 5385 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 102 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://redorestaurant.com/
  • 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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