RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

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1. JK

   JoelK

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   The food was good. They were out of some beers and when we decided on a draft it was warm. A bit over-priced.

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   Grammie

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food5service2ambience5

   Food was delicious! Location is beautiful! Unfortunately, our waiter was having a bad day. When I asked for a kids menu he replied of I did not receive one it was because they were out. He did not offer to check at the front desk. I went to the front desk myself and was immediately given two kids menus. Hmmmm Waiter, Omar refilled my husbands wine glass twice, not once did he refill mine. Hmmm. Fortunately for Omar, my husband paid the bill and determined the tip. I did mention the poor service to the manager. Hope it is addressed. Food is worth going. Service is not.

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   Excellence

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent Seafood and lamb hops. The accompanying Me was excellent. Mixed drinks were inventive and made me me want order more and more appetizers! Good job Rick Baylee’s and staff.

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4. CH

   CH23

   San Diego

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and excellent service.

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5. MV

   MariaV

   Los Angeles

   55 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   55 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food2service5ambience5

   Just a quick note on the food my wife had the chicken mole it was great, I order the steak and chicken fajitas, the chicken had no flavor very very bland the steak was very under cooked raw, the rice and beans were good

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Birthdays, date night

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 26 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had an absolutely wonderful waiter. And the food exceptional.

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8. JG

   JosephG

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 26 June 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Overall I would rate our dining experience as mediocre- probably won't be going back

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9. MR

   MarciR

   San Diego

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 26 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Red O is a beautiful restaurant. There were many individuals who bussed the table, and kept the water glasses full. The server was helpful, friendly, professional, and checked on us frequently to make certain everything was to our liking. Birthday desserts were complementary and delicious. The lobster and shrimp enchiladas were amazing. The valet and hostess were extremely friendly as well. Loved the evening!

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    eastandwest

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 25 June 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food was good. Copped salad dressing was a bit spicier than would be expected Fried chicken tacos were good but messy Service was great Parking soso

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11. DP

    DebbieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 June 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Excellent ambiance and food! The only item was that the valet was closed so difficult to park

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12. DH

    DesireeH

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Let me start by saying I wanted to book for my daughters graduation dinner and was told to leave email with Kristina in which I did on 6/8/22 and received no response back. I took it upon myself to just make multiple reservations. Fast forward I flew in town and showed up to restaurant the day before to confirm. Mgr on duty stated to leave my name, email and phone number and they would put reservations together and accommodate. I arrived the next evening and nothing even after being told where we would sit. Anyhow we were placed outside and immediately they brought still and bubbly water without even asking. We had 20 people they placed 12 bottles of lg bottles on my bill at $10 each. They will upsell you to death at this restaurant. Kind of like going to a timeshare meeting. The food was just ok not authentic Mexican food. I grew up in South SD so I know what authentic is. The gentleman Mgr on duty in the evening is a little stuck up. The servers are not fine dining as they say. But I guess in this climate of the world you get what you get. Would I return NO I’d rather go to Karina’s where I know I’ll get authentic food.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 June 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Where do we start.. The waiter rarely ever came by. When asked what he recommended, he had little care and just named the most expensive dish on the menu. The drinks took 20 minutes. Waiter forgot our entire order and came back to take it again. He didn’t tell us that one item wasn’t available and the server just brought out a replacement thinking he told us. Guacamole was sour, sopes were burnt, pork belly was so far past overdone that I had never experienced it that way, the shrimp were as small as they get, ahi tartare was mediocre, $60 med rare filet was medium well and dry, and the list goes on and on. The icing was that the waiter didn’t give a damn and the manager walking around only focused on one table. What an awful experience.

    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 21 June 2022Hello, I first want to apologize for the service you received. We strive as a company to make sure every single guest that walks in has the best dining experience and leaves wanting more. We have failed in your eyes and that is a problem that we take very seriously. There is no excuse that I can give you and for that I'm truly sorry. I would love for you to come back and give us another try with my compliments so we can make sure you become a repeat guest. Mark Del Monte(GM) 702-273-9738

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 June 2022

    overall5food5service1ambience1

    Service was horrible, we didn’t get a waiter for around 15 mins after seating, we had to ask someone to get us drinks and order food. When we asked him , he’s like we’re short today, but I’ll go ahead and take your order.

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15. SS

    SergioS

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great, service was polite and attentive.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 June 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    We went for brunch on Fathers Day, they seemed to be very understaffed. Food was good but service was slow, little to none.

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17. O

    Olga

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    O’s was a disappointment. The server actually wouldn’t let us order what we wanted because he didn’t like it. The tequila cart was weird and only brought out to new customers to try and force a purchase of their high end liquor. The food was overpriced and the taste was underwhelming. The ambiance was good as was the noise level. Inadvertently left a to go box when we start to leave. Literally walked away and didn’t even get to the entrance before I turned back to pick up the to go box. The busser had already taken it and trashed it within two min. Won’t be returning any time soon.

    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 21 June 2022Hello, I first want to apologize for the service you received. We strive as a company to make sure every single guest that walks in has the best dining experience and leaves wanting more. We have failed in your eyes and that is a problem that we take very seriously. There is no excuse that I can give you and for that I'm truly sorry. I would love for you to come back and give us another try with my compliments so we can make sure you become a repeat guest. Mark Del Monte(GM) 702-273-9738

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18. RL

    RLund

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience4

    To begin, this was our first experience in dining at Red O. We noted that it was a 4 person birthday celebration but Red O did not even acknowledge this. We were seated promptly and given drinks and chips. Our waiter was clearly overwhelmed or just not good. Got our order wrong, kept forgetting requests we made during the meal, was very talkative but actions never followed his words. He got the check wrong and we had to explain why numerous times, how to correct. The saving grace was the food. It was excellent but with a hefty price to go along but we believe we got value for the quality of food. If we go back we will make sure we do not have the same waiter. PS. We were not there during the busiest time but this did not help our waiter.

    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 21 June 2022Hello, I first want to apologize for the service you received. We strive as a company to make sure every single guest that walks in has the best dining experience and leaves wanting more. We have failed in your eyes and that is a problem that we take very seriously. There is no excuse that I can give you and for that I'm truly sorry. I would love for you to come back and give us another try with my compliments so we can make sure you become a repeat guest. Mark Del Monte(GM) 702-273-9738

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hihiiiiiiiiiiiii

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    It was great!

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21. DA

    DougA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good food and the margaritas are a bit pricey but worth it. The service is great!

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22. JR

    JasonR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 June 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Disappointed. Mediocre at best. Slow service. Food was basic.

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23. D

    David

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 June 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Beautiful restaurant. Pricey with so-so food. Our waiter wasn’t good but the bus staff was great. We did not sit in the bar but just wanted a couple tacos that they were serving for happy hour and were told we couldn’t order tacos separately. Probably wouldn’t go back.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience5

    We were seated right away, bus boy came by with water. And then just sat there. For 10 minutes nobody looked at us or spoke to us. We finally stopped someone & asked for our server. They said they would get someone. Then another waiter stopped the waiter that had been working at the table next to us and said we were waiting “Not my table” and walked away. Frankly I’m glad he wasn’t our waiter he seemed really rude & put out by having to work. By process of elimination a waiter came over, did not look happy to see us. I ordered a drink with Barcardi rum. When he came back & I took a drink it was obvious it wasn’t Barcardi. I asked if he had gotten the drink correct, he said rum. I asked what kind & he said “We don’t have Bacardi, that’s Capt Morgan” which is why I did not like it, I am not a fan of Capt Morgan. But the waiter should have told me they don’t have a certain brand & not assume they can replace it without asking. The food was good, but the overall service was poor. Maybe it was a bad night, it didn’t seem overly busy… but the waiters all seemed annoyed & put out.

    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaResponded on 15 June 2022Hello, First I want to apologize for the service you received upon arrival. We as a company strive to make sure every guest leaves the restaurant wanting more. This is not a standard practice of ours and I'm truly sorry for that. I would love to have you give us another try. Please reach out to me directly with a reservation and I will make sure you are all taken care of. Again I am sorry for the service you received. Mark Del Monte (GM) 702-273-9738

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25. SZ

    SloanZ

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great foo. Great time as always

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26. H

    Henry

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 13 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our favorite happy hour for dinner

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The service and attentiveness of the staff was exceptional! The tequila is so tasty, and the Alacran margaritas had the right amount of spice - one of my favorite margaritas in San Diego. The shrimp ceviche was a little heavy on cucumber, but otherwise tasty and plenty to share at the the table with plantain chips. The entrees were served hot and the quality was 5-star worthy — both the chicken enchiladas and the short rib burrito (wet, of course, with both green and red sauce)! Recommended for any occasion, and I hear happy hour specials are pretty good, too.

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    jreatsandtweets

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 12 June 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    I requested a booth for a birthday celebration on my reservation, and the hostess seated our group near the kitchen. The server was able to accommodate our request to seat everyone at a booth, which we had done previously with five people, but this time we only had four. We had a fantastic waiter who made the night special, and I gave him a generous tip at the end.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    It was a bit too cold inside…

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time , Dylan was great , excellent service from him

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    chocopanda

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is delicious and the service is good. Somebody in Red O was talking with us by phone very politely and kindly. We were already happy before eating dinner. Of course, we became happier after dinner.

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32. m

    marcom

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Buen experiencial

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33. SC

    SkyC

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service, food and atmosphere, very pleased!

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34. KB

    KathyleenB

    Cambridge

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great ambiance and great service

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35. P

    Phlp

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 June 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    We have visited Red O many times and love it. Excellent margaritas, as usual. Very good food. Our service was poor this visit. Our server Om** kept forgetting about us. It was a slower evening, and he kept disappearing. We still tipped well, as I imagine he had a slow night. Still recommend Red O.

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36. CL

    CarolinaLady

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thank you for ALWAYS providing exceptional service!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My first time in Red O La Jolla and me and my husband had a great time! It was my birthday and the waiter even sang happy birthday to me. The food was super delicious, little pricey but it’s worth it for an especial occasion.

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    Showmethesteak

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    I'm always on the lookout for Mexican sit-down style restaurants. Being spoiled with great taco shops throughout San Diego, this was a good find. Reservation for 4 was easy and table was ready almost immediately upon our arrival. The ambiance is dark, but not offensively. Dark tones and lively music are the first things that you notice. It was relatively busy, and the customers were lively and seemingly enjoying themselves. We were seated and served water and chips and salsa. The salsa was very mild, almost sweet in flavor, not spicy, but a decent start. The chips were very good. Overall, the waiter wasn't around very often to check on drinks, but the rest of the wait staff was quick to help as needed. I ordered the Shrimp Aguachile appetizer, the Enchilada Trio for dinner, and the Blackberry Bramble for a drink. The drink came first, delicious combination of blackberry flavor, lemon juice, and gin. Second was the Shrimp Aguachile. It was a good aguachile. It was spicy, although I think it could of been a little bit spicier. I also wanted either more chips or something else to combine the flavors together, probably should've just used a spoon instead of the fork. Very good and I would get it again. The Enchilada Trio came last. It was one short rib, one chicken, and one lobster and shrimp enchilada with a side of refried beans and red rice. The enchiladas were very good. Each having their own sauce, neither sauce taking away from the other enchiladas. I preferred the seafood over the other two, but the other two were good as well. I want to come back and try their ribeye or their Prime Surf and Turf Tablita, those both sounded and looked phenomenal.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    Service from our assigned waiter was horrific. So many weird, bizarre, unpleasant, and unbelievable occurrences took place with the waiter that there isn’t enough space here to mention them. I never do this, but at the end if the meal, I had a long discussion with the manager.

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    KrishS

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Overall, it was just ok. Drinks and appetizers arrived late and entrees also immediately after. Service felt rushed. Food was also just mediocre.

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