Red O "Taste of Mexico" Menu

143 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • To Start

    • Classic Guacamole

      chunky avocado, tomatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, cilantro,\nserrano chile, plantain chips
      $18.00
    • Caramelized Queso Fundido

      melted cheese, caramelized onion, poblano chile, serrano,\noptional chorizo
      $19.00
    • Handmade Corn & Goat Cheese Tamales

      fresh corn masa, goat cheese, tomatillo salsa
      $18.00
    • Crispy Carnitas Empanadas

      fresh corn masa, braised pork, jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco
      $21.00
    • Slow Braised Duck Taquitos

      avocado, tomato-árbol chile sauce, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese
      $22.00
    • Chilled Ahi Tuna Tartare

      chile-cumin oil, crispy tortilla, guacamole, wakami, harissa aioli,\npickled red onion
      $24.00
    • Chilled Shrimp Ceviche

      tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, serrano, lime juice
      $24.00
    • Crispy Empanada Poppers

      fresh corn masa, spicy cream cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, cotija cheese
      $18.00
    • Taquitos De Pollo

      avocado crema, shaved romaine, cotija, pico de gallo, salsa\nverde
      $20.00
    • Lime Marinated Ceviche Negro

      white fish, cucumber, mango, tomato, red onion, avocado, salsa negro
      $24.00
  • Salads & Soups

    • Simple Mixed Greens Salad

      field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, shaved carrots,\noregano vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Tijuana Caesar Salad

      romaine lettuce, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, herb croutons
      $16.00
    • Traditional Tortilla Soup

      pasilla tomato broth, sautéed onions, shredded chicken,\navocado, tortilla strips, jack cheese, crema
      $12.00
    • Red O Chopped Salad

      romaine, tomato, cucumber, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco,\ncreamy avocado dressing
      $16.00
  • Traditional Entrées

    • Braised Short Rib Enchiladas

      red guajillo chile sauce, jack cheese, crema, served with red rice & refried beans
      $32.00
    • Braised Chicken Enchiladas Suizas

      creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, served with red rice & refried beans
      $30.00
    • Shrimp Enchiladas

      creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, served with red rice & refried beans
      $36.00
    • Enchilada Trio

      A combination of our three classic enchiladas: short rib,\nchicken, and lobster & shrimp
      $38.00
    • Roasted Pollo Asado

      free range 1/2 chicken, house spices, chorizo fried rice, mole poblano
      $41.00
    • Slow Braised Carnitas

      pinto beans, escabeche, poblano, tomatillo broth
      $34.00
    • Red O Wet Burrito

      red rice, pinto beans, salsa verde, crema, avocado, choice of\nred, green or xmas sauce
    • Spinach Enchiladas

      sautéed spinach, serranos, colorado sauce, chipotle vegan\naioli, queso fresco, served with red rice & refried beans
      $28.00
    • Sizzling Fajitas

      sautéed peppers, onions, refried beans, red rice, red & green\ntable salsa, queso fresco, flour or corn tortillas
  • Land & Sea

    • 8 Oz. Filet Mignon

      Choose a style
      $52.00
    • 16 Oz. Aged NY Strip

      Served a la carte
      $62.00
    • 18 Oz. Cowboy Rib Eye

      Served a la carte
      $65.00
    • Sautéed Shrimp Fideos

      sautéed shrimp, linguine pasta, roasted poblano cream sauce
      $41.00
    • Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass

      white rice, caramelized onions, peppers, charred lime, guajillo chimichurri
      $53.00
    • Puerto Nuevo Style Maine Lobster

      roasted lobster tail, white rice, pinto beans, herb butter, fresh tortillas
      $58.00
  • Chef's Features

    • Wild Salmon

      cauliflower risotto, bacon, onions, rajas peppers, asparagus,\nenglish peas, cotija cheese, balsamic glaze
      $42.00
    • Grilled Rack Of Lamb In Mole Negro

      braised cipollini onions, asparagus, english peas, lemon zest,\nmole negro
      $56.00
  • Taco Combos

    • Al Pastor Chicken Tacos

      achiote marinated chicken, onions, cilantro, pineapple, avocado crema
      $30.00
    • Carnitas Tacos

      slow-roasted, tomatillo salsa, chicharron, habanero pickled onions, queso fresco, micro cilantro
      $30.00
    • Crispy Taco Dorados - Chicken

      salsa verde, shaved romaine, pico de Gallo, queso fresco
      $30.00
    • Crispy Taco Dorados - Short Rib

      salsa verde, shaved romaine, pico de Gallo, queso fresco
      $30.00
    • Crispy Baja Fish Tacos

      tempura white fish, shaved cabbage, pico de Gallo, chipotle aioli
      $30.00
    • Crispy Vegan Baja Tacos

      tempura portobello mushroom, guacamole, cabbage, mango
      $26.00
  • Sides

    • Mexican Street Corn

      Poblano chile, cotija cheese, cilantro.
      $14.00
    • Fried Sweet Plantains

      fried plantains, cream, queso fresco
      $10.00
    • Cotija Mashed Potatoes

      yukon gold potatoes, cotija cheese, cream
      $10.00
    • Refried Pinto Beans

      Smashed pinto beans, onions, epazote.
      $8.00
    • Mexican Red Rice

      white rice, colorado sauce, tomatoes
      $10.00
    • Papas Fritas

      seasoned fries, cotija, chipotle ranch
      $10.00
    • Grilled Asparagus

      simply grilled with sea salt. lemon and queso fresco
      $14.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      chili seasoning, lime juice, cojita cheese
      $12.00
    • Chorizo Fried Rice

      onion, poblano Chile, cilantro
      $12.00
  • Dessert

    • Carajillo Cheesecake

      Kahlua, espresso, Oreo crust.
      $16.00
    • Passion Fruit Butter Cake

      Fresh strawberries, passion fruit custard, coconut crumble, coconut ice cream.
      $18.00
    • Traditional Homemade Flan

      Fresh berries, cajeta.
      $16.00
    • Just-Made Churros

      With chocolate and cajeta dipping sauces.
      $14.00
    • Fresh Berries & Strawberry Sorbet

      Micro mint, strawberry sorbet.
      $16.00
    • Tres Leches

      Three milks, whipped cream, assorted berries, mint.
      $16.00
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Triple sec, salted caramel ice cream, cajeta.
      $16.00
  • Express Lunch

    • Smash Burger

      poblano mayo, queso fresco, tomato, onion, jalapeños, lettuce, guacamole, served with fries
      $16.00
    • Tuna Poke Bowl

      white rice, pickled onions, cucumber, mango, avocado, seaweed, harissa aioli, cumin oil, sesame seeds
      $16.00
    • Short Rib Torta Sandwich

      beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, served with fries
      $16.00
    • Grande Chicken Quesadilla

      jack cheese and fajita peppers, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema
      $16.00
    • Red O Soup & Salad

      chicken tortilla soup with choice of caesar or mixed green salad
      $16.00
    • Red O Express Combo

      cheese enchilada with choice of a crispy short rib or chicken taco, served with red rice and refried beans
      $16.00
  • To Start

    • Classic Guacamole

      chunky avocado, tomatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, cilantro,\nserrano chile, plantain chips
      $18.00
    • Caramelized Queso Fundido

      melted cheese, caramelized onion, poblano Chile, Serrano, optional chorizo
      $16.00
    • Handmade Corn & Goat Cheese Tamales

      fresh corn masa, goat cheese, tomatillo salsa
      $16.00
    • Slow Braised Duck Taquitos

      avocado, tomato-arbol Chile sauce, pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese
      $20.00
    • Chilled Ahi Tuna Tartare

      chile-cumin oil, crispy tortilla, guacamole, wakami, harissa aioli,\npickled red onion
      $22.00
    • Crispy Empanada Poppers

      fresh corn masa, spicy cream cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, queso fresco
      $16.00
    • Lime Marinated Ceviche Negro

      white fish, mango, cucumber, tomato, red onion, avocado, salsa negro
      $22.00
    • Taquitos De Pollo

      avocado crema, shaved romaine, cotija, pico de gallo, salsa\nverde
      $16.00
    • Crispy Carnitas Empanadas

      fresh corn masa, braised pork, jack cheese, lettuce, pico de Gallo, queso fresco
      $17.00
    • Chilled Shrimp Ceviche

      tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, serrano, lime juice
      $22.00
  • Salad & Soup

    • Simple Mixed Greens Salad

      field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, shaved carrots,\noregano vinaigrette
      $12.00
    • Tijuana Caesar Salad

      romaine lettuce, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, herb croutons
      $16.00
    • Taco Salad

      organic greens, pinto beans, white rice, corn, red onion, avocado, tomatoes, jack cheese, creamy chipotle dressing. *NO Taco Bowl is included for takeout orders
      $14.00
    • Traditional Tortilla Soup

      pasilla tomato broth, sautéed onions, shredded chicken,\navocado, tortilla strips, jack cheese, crema
      $10.00
    • Red O Chopped Salad

      romaine, tomato, cucumber, avocado, pepitas, queso fresco,\nspicy avocado dressing
      $14.00
  • Taco Combinations

    • Classic Combinations (2 Items)

      Choice of two tacos served with red rice and refried beans.
      $24.00
    • Classic Combinations (3 Items)

      Choice of three tacos served with red rice and refried beans.
      $28.00
  • Specialty Entrees

    • Sizzling Fajitas - Chicken

      sautéed peppers, onions, red & green table salsa, queso fresco, flour or corn tortillas, red rice & refried beans
      $30.00
    • Sizzling Fajitas - Carne Asada

      sautéed peppers, onions, red & green table salsa, queso fresco, flour or corn tortillas, red rice & refried beans
      $38.00
    • Sizzling Fajitas - Shrimp

      sautéed peppers, onions, red & green table salsa, queso fresco, flour or corn tortillas, red rice & refried beans
      $34.00
    • Braised Chicken Enchiladas Suizas

      creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice and refried beans offered upon request
      $26.00
    • Braised Short Rib Enchiladas

      red guajillo chile sauce, jack cheese, cream, red rice and refried beans offered upon request
      $30.00
    • Red O Wet Burrito - Chicken

      red rice, refried beans, salsa verde, crema, avocado, choice of red, green or Xmas sauce (or half/half)
      $23.00
    • Red O Wet Burrito - Carnitas

      red rice, refried beans, salsa verde, crema, avocado, choice of red, green or Xmas sauce (or half/half)
      $23.00
    • Red O Wet Burrito - Short Rib

      red rice, refried beans, salsa verde, crema, avocado, choice of red, green or Xmas sauce (or half/half)
      $26.00
    • Shrimp Enchiladas

      creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, red rice and refried beans offered upon request
      $34.00
    • Spinach Enchiladas

      sautéed spinach, serranos, mojo de ajo, colorado sauce, chipotle vegan aioli, queso fresco, white rice pinto beans
      $24.00
    • Wild Salmon

      cauliflower risotto, bacon, onion, rajas peppers, asparagus, english peas, cojita cheese, balsamic glaze
      $38.00
    • Roasted Pollo Asado

      jidori farms 1/2 chicken, house spices, chorizo fried rice and mole poblano
      $38.00
    • Slow-Braised Carnitas

      pinto beans, escabeche, poblano, tomatillo broth
      $34.00
    • Birria Tacos

      braised short rib, melted jack cheese, crispy tortillas, salsa verde, consommé
      $22.00
    • Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass

      white rice, caramelized onions, peppers, charred lime, guajillo chimichurri
      $48.00
    • Burrito Bowl - Chicken

      chicken, pinto beans, white rice, shaved lettuce, pico de gallo,\nguacamole, avocado crema, cotija cheese, salsa verde
      $23.00
    • Burrito Bowl - Carne Asada

      carne asada, pinto beans, white rice, shaved lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, avocado crema, cotija cheese, salsa verde
      $28.00
    • Burrito Bowl - Shrimp

      shrimp, pinto beans, white rice, shaved lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, avocado crema, cotija cheese, salsa verde
      $27.00
    • Burrito Bowl - Blackened Salmon

      blackened salmon, pinto beans, white rice, shaved lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, avocado crema, cotija cheese, salsa verde
      $28.00
    • Burrito Bowl - Surf & Turf

      shrimp and carne asada, pinto beans, white rice, shaved lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, avocado crema, cotija cheese, salsa verde
      $30.00
  • Dessert

    • Carajillo Cheesecake

      Kahlua, espresso, Oreo crust.
      $16.00
    • Passion Fruit Butter Cake

      Fresh strawberries, passion fruit custard, coconut crumble, coconut ice cream.
      $18.00
    • Traditional Homemade Flan

      Fresh berries, cajeta.
      $16.00
    • Just-Made Churros

      With chocolate and cajeta dipping sauces.
      $14.00
    • Fresh Berries & Strawberry Sorbet

      Micro mint, strawberry sorbet.
      $16.00
    • Tres Leches

      Three milks, whipped cream, assorted berries, mint.
      $16.00
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Triple sec, salted caramel ice cream, cajeta.
      $16.00
  • To Start

    • Classic Guacamole

      Chunky avocado, tomatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, cilantro, serrano chile.
      $18.00
    • Chilled Shrimp Ceviche

      Tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, serrano, lime juice.
      $24.00
    • Lime-Marinated Ceviche Negro

      White fish, mango, cucumber, tomato, red onion, avocado, salsa negro.
      $22.00
    • Tijuana Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce, toasted pepitas, cotija cheese, herb croutons.
      $16.00
  • Brunch Classics

    • Plantain French Toast

      Sweet brioche, brown sugar, rum, candied walnuts, plantains, vanilla ice cream.
      $21.00
    • Traditional Huevos Rancheros

      Fried eggs, tostada, refried beans, peppers, onions, queso, crema, avocado, ranchero salsa.
      $22.00
    • Chilaquiles Verdes

      Scrambled eggs, tortilla casserole, salsa verde, refried beans, onion, radish, cilantro and crema.
      $21.00
    • Hangover Burrito

      Scrambled eggs, french fries, bacon, refried beans, jack cheese, choice of red, green or xmas sauce.
      $21.00
    • Fried Chicken & French Toast

      Fried chicken, brioche french toast, maple syrup, cajete.
      $28.00
    • Short Rib Benedict Sliders

      Poached eggs, crispy soles, refried beans, braised short rib, tapatío hollandaise, roasted potatoes.
      $24.00
    • Braised Chicken Enchiladas Suizas

      Creamy tomatillo sauce, jack cheese, crema, refried beans & mexican rice
      $26.00
    • Pork Belly Hash

      Pork belly, house potatoes, serrano aioli, fried eggs, pickled fresno chile, queso fresco, crema.
      $24.00
    • Archer Steak Asada & Eggs

      Two eggs any style, potatoes, sautéed peppers, onions, cotija, salsa verde, roasted potatoes.
      $38.00
    • Huevos Ahogados

      Three eggs, corn, beans, onions, avocado, salsa ranchera, served with choice of corn or flour tortillas.
      $18.00
    • Pork Belly, Egg & Cheese Sopes

      Fresh corn masa topped with scrambled eggs, pork belly, chipotle crema, rajas.
      $20.00
    • Breakfast Tacos (2 Tacos)

      Carne asada, scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes, avocado. Try it with our whole bone marrow upgrade!
      $14.00
    • Breakfast Tacos (3 Tacos)

      Carne asada, scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes, avocado. Try it with our whole bone marrow upgrade!
      $21.00
    • Chilaquiles & Egg Mollete

      Mexican open-faced sandwich, two eggs any style, green salsa chilaquiles, refried beans, avocado & crema.
      $20.00
    • Griddled Oaxaca Cheese Sandwich

      Oaxacan cheese, pork belly, two fried eggs, cheese sauce, savory bread.
      $18.00
    • RED O Smash Burger

      Queso blend, onion and peppers, avocado, lettuce, tomato, serrano aioli.
      $23.00
    • Berry Pancakes

      Blueberries and strawberries, bacon, agave syrup.
      $16.00
  • Más

    • Bacon

      Three strips, pecan-wood smoked.
      $8.00
    • Two Eggs

      $7.00
    • Roasted Potatoes

      Roasted red potatoes, onions, rajas.
      $7.00
    • Pork Belly

      $7.00
    • Papas Bravas

      $7.00
  • Dessert

    • Carajillo Cheesecake

      Kahlua, espresso, Oreo crust.
      $16.00
    • Passion Fruit Butter Cake

      Fresh strawberries, passion fruit custard, coconut crumble, coconut ice cream.
      $18.00
    • Traditional Homemade Flan

      Fresh berries, cajeta.
      $16.00
    • Just-Made Churros

      With chocolate and cajeta dipping sauces.
      $14.00
    • Fresh Berries & Strawberry Sorbet

      Micro mint, strawberry sorbet.
      $16.00
    • Tres Leches

      Three milks, whipped cream, assorted berries, mint.
      $16.00
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Triple sec, salted caramel ice cream, cajeta.
      $16.00

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