San Diego

La Jolla, University Towne Center

Restaurant & Tequila Garden

CUSTOM-CRAFTED COCKTAIL MENU.

Nestled directly across from the Westfield UTC shopping center, you will discover the oasis of RED O La Jolla located off of La Jolla Village Drive. With features for everyone, expect a grand dining experience whether you visit for Lunch, Happy Hour, Brunch, or Dinner service.

Classic Guacamole

16

chunky avocado, tomatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, cilantro, serrano chile sprinkled with pomegranate seeds

Slow-Braised Duck Taquitos

16

slow-cooked duck, tomato-árbol chile sauce

Taquitos De Pollo

18

avocado crema, shaved romaine, cotija, pico de gallo, salsa verde

Crispy Empanada Poppers

17

fresh corn masa, spicy cream cheese, avocado crema

HANDMADE CORN & GOAT CHEESE TAMALES

14

fresh corn masa, goat cheese, tomatillo salsa

CARAMELIZED QUESO FUNDIDO

17

melted cheese, caramelized onion, poblano chile, serrano, optional chorizo

CHILLED AHI TUNA TARTARE

20

chile-cumin oil, crispy tortilla, guacamole, wakami, harissa aioli, pickled red onion

CHILLED SHRIMP CEVICHE

22

tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, serrano, lime juice

LIME-MARINATED CEVICHE NEGRO

23

white fish, mango, cucumber, tomato, red onion, avocado, salsa negro

APPLE SALAD

15

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
mixed greens, cranberries, red onion, candied walnuts, goat cheese, apple chips, oregano vinaigrette

TACO SALAD

14

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
organic greens, pinto beans, white rice, corn, red onion, avocado, tomatoes, jack cheese, creamy chipotle dressing

RED O CHOPPED SALAD

14

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
romaine, tomato, cucumber, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, creamy avocado dressing

CHILLED CAESAR SALAD

15

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
romaine lettuce, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, herb croutons

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

12

mulato chiles, marcona almonds, golden raisins

TRADICIONAL TORTILLA SOUP

12

pasilla tomato broth, sautéed onions, shredded chicken, avocado, tortilla strips, jack cheese, crema

FRENCH TOAST

21

lightly battered brioche, passion fruit puree, mix berries, strawberry pepper syrup

TRADITIONAL HUEVOS RANCHEROS

18

fried eggs, tostada, refried beans, peppers, onions, queso, crema, avocado, ranchero salsa

HOUSE SCRAMBLE MOLLETE

16

Mexican open faced sandwich, scrambled eggs, rajas, chorizo, pico de gallo, refried beans, cotija, sliced avocado

CHILAQUILES VERDES

17

scrambled eggs, tortilla casserole, salsa verde, refried beans, onion, radish, cilantro and crema

HANGOVER BURRITO

16

scrambled eggs, french fries, bacon, refried beans, nacho cheese, choice of red, green or xmas sauce

CARNE ASADA & EGGS

42

two eggs any style, potatoes, sautéed peppers, onions, cotija, salsa verde

SIZZLING FAJITAS

chicken 28| carne asada 35 |shrimp 31 half & half 38
sautéed peppers, onions, refried beans, red rice, red & green table salsa, queso fresco, flour or corn tortillas

SHORT RIB BENEDICT

26

poached eggs, crispy sope, refried beans, braised short rib, tapatio hollandaise

BRAISED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS SUIZAS

26

creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

BRAISED SHORT RIB ENCHILADAS

28

red guajillo chile sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

LOBSTER & SHRIMP ENCHILADAS

39

creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

SPINACH ENCHILADA

27

sautéed spinash, serranos, mojo de ajo, colorado sauce, chipotle vegan aioli, queso fresco, white rice, pinto beans

AL PASTOR CHICKEN TACO

22

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
achiote marinated chicken, onions, cilantro, pineapple, avocado crema

CARNITAS

22

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
tomatillo salsa, chicharron, habanero pickled onions, queso fresco, micro cilantro

CRISPY TACOS DORADOS

22

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
salsa verde, shaved romaine, pico de gallo, queso fresco, choice of chicken or short rib

BAJA FISH TACOS

24

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
tempura white fish, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli

VEGAN BAJA TACOS

22

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
tempura portabello mushroom, guacamole, cabbage, mango salsa, chipotle vegan aioli, micro cilantro

BOTTOMLESS DRINKS

25

PER PERSON WITH PURCHASE OF AN ENTREE
mimosas, bloody marys, and sangria

MARGARITA PITCHERS (36 0z)

90

CHOICE OF: Signature Red O Margarita, Alacran, Organic Skinny, Cucumber Refresher or Sunburn

SURF & TURF TABLITA

MKT

1 lb lobster tail, grilled 32 oz tomahawk chop, herb butter, sautéed peppers & onions, refried beans, red rice, pico de gallo, classic guacamole, fresh tortillas

SLOW-BRAISED DUCK TAQUITOS

16

slow-cooked duck, tomato-árbol chile sauce

CHILLED SHRIMP CEVICHE

22

tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, serrano, lime juice

CLASSIC GUACAMOLE

16

chunky avocado, tomatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, cilantro, serrano chile, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds

QUESO FUNDIDO

17

melted cheese, caramelized onion, poblano chile, serrano, chorizo (optional)

CRISPY EMPANADA POPPERS

17

fresh corn masa, spicy cream cheese, avocado crema

HANDMADE CORN & GOAT CHEESE TAMALES

14

fresh corn masa, goat cheese, tomatillo salsa

LIME-MARINATED CEVICHE NEGRO

23

white fish, mango, cucumber, tomato, red onion, avocado, salsa negro

CRISPY CARNITAS EMPANADAS

17

fresh corn masa, house cheese blend, avocado crema

CHILLED AHI TUNA TARTARE

20

chile-cumin oil, crispy tortilla, guacamole, wakami, harissa aioli, pickled red onion

TAQUITOS DE POLLO

18

avocado crema, shaved romaine, cotija, pico de gallo, salsa verde

RED O CHOPPED SALAD

14

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
romaine, tomato, cucumber, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, creamy avocado dressing

TACO SALAD

14

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
organic greens, pinto beans, white rice, corn, red onion, avocado, tomatoes, jack cheese, creamy chipotle dressing

CHILLED CAESAR SALAD

15

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
romaine lettuce, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, herb croutons

APPLE SALAD

15

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
mixed greens, cranberries, red onion, candied walnuts, goat cheese, apple chips, oregano vinaigrette

SIMPLE MIXED GREENS SALAD

13

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, shaved carrots, oregano vinaigrette

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

12

mulato chiles, marcona almonds, golden raisins

TRADICIONAL TORTILLA SOUP

12

pasilla tomato broth, sautéed onions, shredded chicken, avocado, tortilla strips, jack cheese, crema

AL PASTOR CHICKEN TACO

achiote marinated chicken, onions, cilantro, pineapple, avocado crema

CARNITAS TACO

tomatillo salsa, chicharron, habanero pickled onions, queso fresco, micro cilantro

CRISPY TACOS DORADO

salsa verde, shaved romaine, pico de gallo, queso fresco, choice of chicken or short rib

CRISPY VEGAN BAJA TACO

tempura portobello mushroom, guacamole, cabbage, mango salsa, chipotle vegan aioli, micro cilantro

CARNE ASADA TACOS

marinated grilled steak, pico de gallo, avocado, salsa verde

BIRRIA TACOS

braised short rib, melted Jack cheese, crispy tortillas, salsa verde, consommé

SIZZLING FAJITAS

chicken 28 | carne asada 35 | shrimp 31 | half & half 38
sautéed peppers, onions, refried beans, red rice, red & green table salsa, queso fresco, flour or corn tortillas

CRISPY BAJA FISH TACOS

24

tempura white fish, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, red rice, refried beans

BRAISED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS SUIZAS

26

creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

BRAISED SHORT RIB ENCHILADAS

28

red guajillo chile sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

RED O WET BURRITO

carnitas 21 | chicken 21 | short rib 26
red rice, refried beans, salsa verde, crema, avocado, choice of red, green or xmas sauce

BURRITO BOWL

chicken 23 | carne asada 29 | shrimp 27 | blackened salmon 28 | surf & turf 30
pinto beans, white rice, shaved lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, avocado crema, cotija cheese, salsa verde

POLLO ASADO

32

free range ½ chicken, mole poblano with pea tendril salad garnish, served with red rice and refried beans

SLOW BRAISED CARNITAS

30

pinto beans, escabeche, poblano, tomatillo broth

LOBSTER & SHRIMP ENCHILADAS

39

creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

SPINACH ENCHILADAS

27

sautéed spinach, serranos, mojo de ajo, colorado sauce, chipotle vegan aioli, queso fresco, white rice, pinto beans

BLACKENED KETO SALMON RISOTTO BOWL

36

salmon, cauliflower risotto, bacon, onions, rajas peppers, asparagus, english peas, cotija cheese, balsamic glaze

CHILEAN SEA BASS

49

white rice, caramelized onions, guajillo chimichurri, peppers, charred lime

REDO SIGNATURE TABLITA - SURF & TURF TABLITA

MKT

1 lb lobster tail, grilled 32 oz tomahawk chop, herb butter, sautéed peppers & onions,
refried beans, red rice, pico de gallo, classic guacamole, fresh tortillas

CRISPY CHICHARRON

7

with tajin and lime

CRISPY CARNITAS EMPANADAS

11

fresh corn masa, house cheese blend, avocado tomatillo salsa

CRISPY EMPANADA POPPERS

10

fresh corn masa, spicy cream cheese, avocado tomatillo salsa

QUESADILLA

blackened chicken 9 | steak 11
flour tortilla, house cheese blend, caramelized onion, roasted poblano chile, pico de gallo, guacamole

HANDMADE CORN & GOAT CHEESE TAMALES

9

fresh corn masa, laura chenel goat cheese, tomatillo salsa

MARY'S DUCK TAQUITOS

10

slow-cooked duck, tomato-árbol chile sauce, wild baby arugula

CLASSIC SHRIMP CEVICHE

12

pico de gallo, cucumbers, avocado, serrano, lime juice, plantain chips

CHILLED AHI TUNA TARTARE

13

chile-cumin oil, crispy tortilla, guacamole, wakami, harissa aioli, pickled red onion

QUESO FUNDIDO

10

melted cheese, caramelized onion, poblano chile, serrano, avocado crema, pico de gallo, optional chorizo

SPICY ADOBO WINGS

11

chipotle, citrus, pineapple glaze

CARNITAS

5

one taco per order
tomatillo salsa, chicharron, habanero pickled onions, queso fresco, micro cilantro

AL PASTOR CHICKEN TACO

5

one taco per order
achiote marinated chicken, onions, cilantro, pineapple, avocado crema

CRISPY TACO DORADO

5

one taco per order
salsa morita, shaved romaine, pico de gallo, queso fresco
CHOICE OF: chicken or short rib

RED O MARGARITA

12

house tequila “gluten free”, triple sec, fresh limonada, served on the rocks with a salt rim

BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE

12

gordon's gin, lemon juice, blackberry cordial

CUCUMBER REFRESHER

12

house tequila “gluten free” infused with cucumbers, lime juice, agave, fresh chopped cucumbers, served over ice

RED O MOSCOW MULE

12

house vodka "gluten free", lime juice, ginger beer

SPICY JALISCO MULE

12

house tequila “gluten free”, lime juice, agave serrano syrup, ginger beer

SPICY MANGO MOJITO

12

bacardi rum, lime juice, mango puree, agave, serrano syrup, tajin rim, mint bouquet

SANGRIA ROJA/BLANCA

12

red or white wine, rum, dark spirits, marinated in fruit

BUBBLES

12

1/2 carafe 22

CHARDONNAY

12

1/2 carafe 22

SAUVIGNON BLANC

12

1/2 carafe 22

PINOT NOIR

12

1/2 carafe 22

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

12

1/2 carafe 22

RED BLEND

12

1/2 carafe 22

RED O LAGER

9

OLD STUMP BREWING CO. rotating tap

9

MODELO ESPECIAL, LAGER

9

CORONA PREMIER

9

PACIFICO

9

ROTATING TAP

9

BAJA BREWING CABOTELLA

9

BALLAST POINT SCULPIN

9

ALPINE DUET

9

BALLAST POINT FRIAR'S ALE

9

CLASSIC GUACAMOLE

16

chunky avocado, tomatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, cilantro, serrano chile, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds

BRAISED PORK BELLY SOPES

15

refried beans, cotija, cilantro, salsa negra

CARAMELIZED QUESO FUNDIDO

17

melted cheese, caramelized onion, poblano chile, serrano, optional chorizo

CREAMY BEAN DIP

10

whipped refried beans, chipotle, queso fresco

HANDMADE CORN & GOAT CHEESE TAMALES

14

fresh corn masa, goat cheese, tomatillo salsa

CRISPY CARNITAS EMPANADAS

17

fresh corn masa, house cheese blend, avocado crema

SLOW-BRAISED DUCK TAQUITOS

16

slow-cooked duck, tomato-árbol chile sauce

CRISPY EMPANADA POPPERS

17

fresh corn masa, spicy cream cheese, avocado crema

TAQUITOS DE POLLO

18

avocado crema, shaved romaine, cotija, pico de gallo, salsa verde

FRESH OYSTERS

23

half dozen oysters shucked to order, chile cocktail sauce, fresh lime

CHILLED SHRIMP CEVICHE

22

tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, serrano, lime juice

CHILLED AHI TUNA TARTARE

20

chile-cumin oil, crispy tortilla, guacamole, wakami, harissa aioli, pickled red onion

SPICY SHRIMP AGUACHILE

23

lime marinated shrimp, red onion, cucumber, serrano, avocado, pressed olive oil

LIME-MARINATED CEVICHE NEGRO

23

white fish, mango, cucumber, tomato, red onion, avocado, salsa negro

SINALOA SHRIMP TACOS “GOBERNADOR”

19

melted jack cheese, pico de gallo, habanero, avocado crema

SIMPLE MIXED GREENS SALAD

13

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, shaved carrots, oregano vinaigrette

CHILLED CAESAR SALAD

15

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
romaine lettuce, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, herb croutons

APPLE SALAD

15

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
mixed greens, cranberries, red onion, candied walnuts, goat cheese, apple chips, oregano vinaigrette

RED O CHOPPED SALAD

14

add free range chicken breast 7 | carne asada 10 | jumbo shrimp 10
romaine, tomato, cucumber, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco, creamy avocado dressing

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

12

mulato chiles, marcona almonds, golden raisins

TRADICIONAL TORTILLA SOUP

12

pasilla tomato broth, sautéed onions, shredded chicken, avocado, tortilla strips, jack cheese, crema

BRAISED AL PASTOR CHICKEN TACO

22

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
achiote marinated chicken, onions, cilantro, pineapple, avocado crema

SLOW ROASTED CARNITAS

22

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
tomatillo salsa, chicharron, habanero pickled onions, queso fresco, micro cilantro

CRISPY TACOS DORADOS

22

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
salsa verde, shaved romaine, pico de gallo, queso fresco, choice of chicken or short rib

CRISPY BAJA FISH TACOS

24

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
tempura white fish, shaved cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli

CRISPY VEGAN BAJA TACOS

22

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
tempura portabello mushroom, guacamole, cabbage, mango salsa, chipotle vegan aioli, micro cilantro

SEAFOOD CHILE RELLENO

38

maine lobster, prawns, house cheese blend, white rice, refried beans, chipotle crema

ROASTED POLLO ASADO

32

free range 1/2 chicken, mole poblano with pea tendril salad garnish, served with red rice and refried beans

SLOW-BRAISED CARNITAS

30

pinto beans, escabeche, poblano, tomatillo broth

GRILLED RACK OF LAMB IN MOLE NEGRO

52

braised cipollini onions, asparagus, english peas, lemon zest, mole negro

RED O WET BURRITO

chicken 21 | carnitas 21 | short rib 26
red rice, pinto beans, salsa verde, crema, avocado, choice of red, green or xmas sauce

SIZZLING FAJITAS

chicken 28 | carne asada 35 | shrimp 31 half & half 38
sautéed peppers, onions, refried beans, red rice, red & green table salsa, queso fresco, flour or corn tortillas

BRAISED SHORT RIB ENCHILADAS

28

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
red guajillo chile sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

BRAISED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS SUIZAS

26

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

LOBSTER & SHRIMP ENCHILADAS

39

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice, refried beans

ENCHILADA TRIO

38

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
a combination of our three classic enchiladas: short rib, chicken, and lobster & shrimp

SPINACH ENCHILADA

27

two tacos with red rice & refried beans
sautéed spinach, serranos, mojo de ajo, colorado sauce, chipotle vegan aioli, queso fresco, white rice, pinto beans

SURF & TURF TABLITA

MKT

1 lb lobster tail, grilled 32 oz tomahawk chop, herb buer, sautéed peppers & onions, refried beans, red rice, pico de gallo, classic
guacamole, fresh tortillas

8 OZ FILET MIGNON

52

Choose your style:
1. chipotle crema, cotija mashed yukon gold potatoes, grilled mexican knob onions
2. roasted tomato salsa huevona, goat cheese tamales, grilled mexican knob onions
3. fried sweet plantain, crema, refried beans, mole negro

12 OZ AGED ANGUS NY STRIP

58

Choose your style:
1. chipotle crema, cotija mashed yukon gold potatoes, grilled mexican knob onions
2. roasted tomato salsa huevona, goat cheese tamales, grilled mexican knob onions
3. fried sweet plantain, crema, refried beans, mole negro

18 OZ AGED ANGUS COWBOY RIBEYE

62

Choose your style:
1. chipotle crema, cotija mashed yukon gold potatoes, grilled mexican knob onions
2. roasted tomato salsa huevona, goat cheese tamales, grilled mexican knob onions
3. fried sweet plantain, crema, refried beans, mole negro

32 OZ TOMAHAWK

MKT

Choose your style:
1. chipotle crema, cotija mashed yukon gold potatoes, grilled mexican knob onions
2. roasted tomato salsa huevona, goat cheese tamales, grilled mexican knob onions
3. fried sweet plantain, crema, refried beans, mole negro

JUMBO LOBSTER TAIL

MKT

Choose your style:
1. chipotle crema, cotija mashed yukon gold potatoes, grilled mexican knob onions
2. roasted tomato salsa huevona, goat cheese tamales, grilled mexican knob onions
3. fried sweet plantain, crema, refried beans, mole negro

PAN SEARED CHILEAN SEA BASS

49

white rice, caramelized onions, peppers, charred lime, guajillo chimichurri

SAUTEED SHRIMP FIDEOS

38

sautéed shrimp, linguine pasta, roasted poblano cream sauce

PUERTO NUEVO STYLE LOBSTER

58

roasted lobster tail, white rice, pinto beans, tortillas, citrus butter

BLACKENED KETO SALMON RISOTTO

36

cauliflower risotto, bacon, onions, rajas peppers, asparagus, english peas, cotija cheese, balsamic glaze

MEXICAN RED RICE

8

white rice, colorado sauce, tomatoes

REFRIED PINTO BEANS

8

smashed pinto beans, onions, epazote

COTIJA MASHED POTATOES

10

yukon gold potatoes, cotija cheese, cream

PAPAS FRITAS

8

seasoned fries, cotija, chipotle ranch

FRIED SWEET PLANTAINS

10

fried plantains, cream, queso fresco

MEXICAN STREET CORN

14

poblano chile, cotija cheese, cilantro, avocado crema

Hours

LUNCH   11am – 3pm

HAPPY HOUR   3pm – 6pm

LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR   9pm – 11pm

BAR HOURS   11am – late night

DINNER
Mon – Fri | 3pm – close
Sat – Sun | 4pm – close

WEEKEND BRUNCH
À la carte | 11am – 3pm

CONTACT
PH | 858.291.8360
FX| 858.205.1530

RED O Restaurant

La Jolla UTC
4340 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92660

Experiences

something for every day of the week.

A culinary experience you’ll never forget.

Daily Happy Hour

3pm – 6pm & 9pm – 11pm

Enjoy small bites and specialty craft cocktails created with fine tequilas and fresh ingredients by our expert mixologists every day from 3pm – 6pm and 9pm – 11pm.

Taco Tuesday

Taco Flights Start at $20

We’ve taken  Taco Tuesday and elevated it to new heights. Enjoy energizing specialty craft cocktails, authentic street tacos made-from-scratch, and classic Mexican dishes with a modern, sophisticated twist. 

Award-winning Wines

Choose from a hand-selected collection

What better way to celebrate than with a glass of award-winning wine from our list of hand-selected labels?

Best Tequila Selection

Hand-selected, premium tequilas

Discover some of the finest tequilas every week as we feature a different brand with curated premium cocktails, chef’s recommended small-bite pairings, flights, and bottle service at all RED O Restaurant locations.

Weekend Brunch

À la carte | 11:00am – 3:00pm

Feast on succulent, Mexican cuisine, made-to-order omelets, mouth-watering tacos, decadent house-made desserts, and sip beautiful craft cocktails or refreshing wines.

Taste of Mexico

RED O La Jolla, San Diego offers a “Taste of Mexico” at its resort-style destination located directly across from UTC. Guests can enjoy authentic and elevated, Mexican cuisine in this venue’s starlit lounge. Order a custom craft cocktail in the beautiful bar area and enjoy conversation in any of the uniquely designed pockets of paradise this location offers. Our Atrium and Tequila Garden are great for corporate events or private parties, featuring plenty of standing and seating room, fire fixtures, and overhead coverings. From our outstanding hospitality to our artfully crafted cocktails and carefully selected wines, experiences here are unlike any other.
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Private Events

HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH US.

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 refer your own venue.

For more information, please click below to contact our in-house director of events.

Kristina Smith, Director of Events
[email protected]
P: 619.823.6294