RED O "Taste of Mexico"

5 recent ratings
$$$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Tacos
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4 ratings

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143 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
3 months ago

I think I had the best enchiladas I’ve ever had.... Red O has insanely good food! Almost everything is gluten free and is marked on the main menu! I felt safe eating there, as the staff took precautions and made sure to note that I have Celiac.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for keto
  • — Outdoor seating
Celiac
3 months ago

Enjoyed the chips, salsa, plantains, enchiladas and rice and beans. Will definitely be back!

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Celiac
4 months ago

My daughter has celiac, they assured us the chips, salsa and (boiled bean ) and chesse tacos were 100% gluten free. It absolutely wasn't. My daughter was glutened.

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Came here and ordered the carne asada fajitas with corn tortillas and beans and rice. Everything tested gluten found. The chips and salsa tested gluten free. Such a bummer
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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Been here 4 times no issues. Tested my food today, chips and salsa were gluten free but Nima sensor tested gluten found in the carne asada fajitas, beans and rice and corn tortillas. Very scary. I don’t understand what went wrong. They said the fajitas seasoning is not made in house and that could be the issue. So glad I tested the food first.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Came here and ordered the carne asada fajitas with corn tortillas and beans and rice. Everything tested gluten found. The chips and salsa tested gluten free. Such a bummer
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

We got here in time for happy hour, so we ordered off the bar menu. Only items that contained gluten were specially marked! I enjoyed several different tacos, chips, salsa, and a gluten-free margarita. I felt great afterwards, just very full. Highly recommend it!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
Other
  • — Good for kids
  • — Lunch
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Dinner
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Went here for lunch to check it out prior to booking an event. Very helpful staff in the planning and organization of the event. Great bartending staff in advising of the drink options and custom drinks for the event. The lunch we had was fantastic. Great tasting and gluten free. Rapid service and an amazing atmosphere. The vast majority of the menu is gluten free. Separate fryer for the chips which are also gluten free.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for keto
  • — Healthy options
  • — Lunch
  • — Good with other allergies
Celiac
2 years ago

Our waitress was very knowledgeable about GF. Food was delicious and the chips are GF as well.

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Celiac
3 years ago

Red O is absolutely delicious. Most of the menu is corn based, and only a few items have gluten (like kids burritos). The fryer is gluten free so we could actually eat their chips and salsa. How often do you come by a menu that marks what has gluten instead of what's gluten free because most is celiac safe!!! So much to choose from that's celiac friendly.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

First visit: Most of the menu is gluten-free, so there’s less chance of cross contamination. There were many options and our food was great. Our server was also knowledgeable.

Second visit: server was reluctant to note gluten allergy on my order. Said the item was gluten free because it said so on the menu. I tested the food before eating and found gluten. They offered to remake it but seemed ignorant about cross contamination. Be careful. I took the food to go and gave it to a family member.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
3 years ago

This is a VERY nice restaurant. Wow right out of the movies. You will bump into a celebrity or two. Great GF offerings.

Enjoy

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Food flagged
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for kids
  • — Healthy options
  • — Takeout
  • — Online ordering
4 years ago

I was able to eat guacamole and chips because they have a dedicated fryer!!

My best friend had the chicken fajitas and they came out with at least 5lbs of chicken with onions and pepper on the plate with homemade tortillas, rice and beans on the side! I had the rib eye tacos and they were amazing and came with tons of meat and a side of rice and beans.

Moses was an amazing server answered all of my questions and was very considerate of my needs. I will be back they were also very considerate of Covid they require masks until eating, take your temperature at the door, social distances tables and were constantly cleaning.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Healthy options
  • — Good for dairy-free
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
4 years ago

Probably my favorite GF restaurant. Most of the menu is gluten free. I’ve eaten her many times and never had any issues. The food is amazing! The hardest part for me is choosing what to have.

Celiac
4 years ago

Never disappointed and most staff is very familiar with gluten and cross contamination. Super delicious!

Celiac
5 years ago
Symptomatic Celiac
6 years ago

Solid Mexican food combined with knowledgeable staff and ... no reaction at all from me so appears to be celiac safe. (I’m pretty sensitive.) Fun atmosphere and good drinks. Wish the waitress had been a tad more friendly but I’m not going to be picky given everything else.

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6 years ago

Wow! Had a great lunch here. Fish tacos and the chips and salsa are yummy! I am very sensitive and had no problems. They have many gf options.

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7 years ago

So many options! Staff very knowledgeable about needs for very sensitive celiacs. Corn Chips are in fried in dedicated fryer... best we've had!

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8 years ago

This place is amazing! I'm used to having very few selections when my husband and I go out, so I was pretty excited to find that 99% of their dishes are gluten free! In fact, there were only 3 items on the menu that contained gluten, and they were clearly marked. Chicken enchiladas were so good! Oh, and their tortilla chips are gluten free too!!!

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8 years ago

Excellent food and atmosphere. Kids ordered quesadilla and those were so good I could have just ate that for dinner. Celiac aware. All corn tortillas used and only the mole sauce has gluten. No reaction here and waitress was very aware of cross contamination issues

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Celiac
8 years ago
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9 years ago

I typically like eating Mexican cuisine at hole in the wall type places but that went out the window once I got diagnosed with celiac and severely damaged villi. This place has good food and I can't wait to go back to try more items. It's more upscale, so don't get shocked at the prices. The major thing here is that I feel safe. They have a dedicated fryer for the chips but the thing that amazed me most is that the menu marked the items that contained gluten...not the other way around! The staff seems knowledgeable about food allergies and will put an allergy alert on your ticket if you let them know....so again, I feel safe eating here. Come here for dinner on a special occassion or for lunch and try the prix fixe menu that is a great deal...or for happy hour for drinks and appetizers. Munch away at the chips and salsa...maybe some guac or ceviche too.

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