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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
5461 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 110 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
  • 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.
  • Location
    143 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    San Miguel Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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 5,461 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Red O Taste of Mexico in Newport Beach offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about standout dishes like the whole fried fish, sea bass, and fajitas. The staff, especially servers like Leonardo and Devon, are often praised for their attentiveness. While some find the noise level high, many enjoy the lively ambiance and "fun" vibe, making it a top choice for celebrations.

5,461 Reviews

  1. Pedro

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Samisha

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Carlos

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, big crowd as expected on Valentine's, but we'll worth it.

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  4. Jose

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good okay just a long wait after my reservation but waiter was good

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  5. Betsy

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We got the Tablita surf and turf for our Valentine’s Day dinner. It was a great portion for us two and the meat was tender, but I think next time we’d each order an entree rather than something to share. Noise level wasn’t loud because we were in the enclosed patio. Service was wonderful, had the sweetest waiters which definitely made the dinner more welcoming.

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  6. Mohsen

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place used to be a very high class joint. Looks like since Mastros opened across from them, their quality has gone down tremendously. Also the hostess and seating process is absolutely a joke and disaster.

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  7. Anthony

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    great place, great food, good service, could of been a bit faster but still overall great waitors and servers, I understand valentines day is a busy night so nothing will be fast but yea thats it. But love the waitors and love the food!

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  8. Carlos

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far this is one of the restaurants with the best service I have ever been to, From the time you come inside and until you leave the service is 5 stars, I loved the attention to detail and the staff goes above and beyond to guarantee satisfaction, The food was really good although I prefer a spicier cuisine but that's just my personal preference. I would definitely recommend anyone to come and try Red O Taste of mexico.

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  9. Arturo

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the ambiance last night and the meal was delicious.

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  10. JOHN

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Frankly, we were disappointed. We are from Chicago and big fans of Rick Bayless. We come to Newport Coast for a week in Winter and have dined at Red O for Valentines dinner 4 or 5 times in the past six? years. I made the reservations last year. We waited to be seated even though we had reservations and were on time. The staff seemed rushed and after taking our drink orders suggested we get our dinner order in quickly as the kitchen was already 90 minutes behind. We were also told that they would be serving over 900 guests this night. We felt rushed, the food was good but not as good as we remembered from previous nights and the whole dining experience was disappointing.

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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 5461 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
11:30 pm
Booked 110 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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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