Red O

Dining at Red O is an experience like no other – offering a unique combination of highly acclaimed Mexican inspired cuisine and genuine service in a vacation inspired atmosphere.

8 / 10
179
ratings
  • Phone

    (949) 718-0300

  • Website

    redorestaurant.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

143 Newport Center Dr (Newport Center Dr & Anacapa Dr) Newport Beach , CA 92660 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 42


Keywords:

Mexican food margaritas spicy food happy hour good service good for dates tequila braised short ribs live music tamales trendy healthy food meats brunch food bar chicken dinner habanero salsa well cochinita pibil
Thomas Colton

One of a few LA staple restaurants that has found a home in Newport along with Fig & Olive and Café Gratitude (if you want a measuring stick)

Mirella

One of the best restaurants we ever been jn the US. We loved their brunch . Great Mexican food in a posh setting. We can't wait to be back to either LA or Newport Beach to dine there again.

Beka C

Great happy hour until 7p includes a nice menu of food and drink offerings in the bar area. Also, live music and TVs to keep you thoroughly entertained!

Elena Hatib

One of my favorite restaurants in OC, all of the appetizers are a must. Loved the Main lobster tail and the braised short rib enchiladas as well

honeywhatscooking.com

A 4.5 for me. http://www.honeywhatscooking.com/2016/08/upscale-delicious-mexican-red-o-newport-beach-ca.html/Favorite: Short Rib Enchilada

Faith M

My friends and I ordered everything off of the Happy Hour menu ! We loved everything, but I absolutely loved the tamales !

Sanna Ali

Sea bass tasted like they put a whole stick of butter in it. In a good way. Also topped with this spicy flavorful crust. Just incredible.

Stove Chops

Hilariously fancy and crazy expensive Mexican food . Went with waitress suggestion of carne asada . It was good, but not $50 good. I've had as good tasting carne asada for about a fifth of the cost here

E G

Tuesday night and place is packed. Live music . Good service and food was excellent. Definitely coming back.

S

U have to order the guacamole sampler 💚 was so amazing .. And the lamp mole negra was good

DRAZ

The mole lamb dish was excellent add the casa de dragones tequila which went down too smoothly!

Firulight

The queso fundido is good. I also had the carnitas tacos that were also very good.

Tin Tin Beligan

The churros were delicious when dipped in the caramel or Khalua sauce.

Christina Caraveo

Guacamole was awesome. Crab and shrimp enchiladas were good as well . Unless you like pricey wine I would avoid the Berringer Chard. $23- ouch

Michael Stephenson

The plantains (side dish) are fantastic with the black beans that come with all the dishes.

Chad Horner

Cochinita Pibil - delicious, tender slow-cooked pork . Also try the guacamole sampler

Wasan

I found the food a little salty. I usually order my filet mignon medium well , but because the filet was too thick it was too rare for my liking. The place is classy and I'd Iove to visit again.

Yaniv Yaakubovich

Great food. Lamb in mole was wonderful and so was the cucumber guacamole

Chad Horner

If you like spice, order the Alacran Margarita , and ask for the habanero salsa with your chips

Ryan Palmer

The valet staff will let you park for free if you are picking up a to go order.

Larry Nebel

Our food was only OK and I was served the short rib sopas instead of the pork belly I ordered No charge but somehow getting an ok tasting incorrect order for free is not a goal for anyone that I know.

Igo Toledo

Amazing ribeye with lobster

Elle C

Amazing service and delicious lamb mole ! Try the tastings!

Randy Maples

Get the Alacran Margarita for a spicy twist on a staple.

Dan Parks

This is gourmet Mexican food at it's best in OC..

Karen Lett

Amazing food! Don't miss the Duck Taquitos !

Cristian Reyes

Get the guacamole sampler . It's so amazing!

Ryan Ota

Ask for the habanero salsa if you like heat

Tessa

Come here for happy hour 3-7pm!

Matt Van Horn

Try the habanero salsa if you dare. Not on the menu .

Jamie Bryant

Pork belly sopes are amazing!

Andrew Lazere

Everything. Bring your full wallet

Brian Spears

As of September 1st , 2019 changed there brunch to a buffet and is ok but not really good quality you expect for I’m here

Gina A.

I believe it needs to work it kinks out first, but the food was good!

Bob Tavi

Seating on the center Bar is best place.

Jason Anthony

Get the Carne Asada NY steak .

Ayesha Hashmi

Great food good for catering

Heather Saito

Ambiance gets a 10. Food gets slightly above average 6.

Melissa

Desserts are the best part!

Jason Alongi

Get the jalapeño margarita

Ronald Chino Calderon

“Taste Of Mexico!” - RED O 🇲🇽🍽

Michael Beresford

Bring wallet

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