Incredible food, fantastic service, and a very romantic atmosphere. Definitely recommend after a…read morebeautiful day at the beach!

JC was the best and was very entertaining! Def made my night. The restaurant was very taste and…read moredidn't disappoint

The main purpose of this review is to let everyone know that Daaren is an EXCEPTIONAL server and he…read moreis so humble about his greatness. The sincerity in his thoughtfulness and his attention to detail left a memorable impression. I hope I spelled his name correctly. I remember he had a unique spelling. I love the ambience and the food is good enough. I dined here memorial weekend while staying across the street at Pendry. I meant to leave this review months ago but I forgot until now.

I would have given this restaurant 1 star if it weren't for the outstanding service provided by our…read morewaiter. He was attentive, accommodating, and did everything he could to make our experience enjoyable. Unfortunately, this review is directed at Red O's management team. My wife and children were excited to bring me to Red O for Father's Day brunch. As a husband and father, I was looking forward to celebrating the occasion with my family. We were seated quickly, which was a great start, but my disappointment began the moment I looked at the menu. There was absolutely nothing special about the Father's Day brunch menu. It was the same basic brunch menu that appears to be offered on any regular weekend. I was hoping to enjoy a quality steak, perhaps a ribeye or filet, as a Father's Day treat. Instead, the only steak options available were a carne asada dish and an oversized surf-and-turf featuring a massive tomahawk and lobster tail designed to feed multiple people. I asked our waiter why there wasn't a ribeye or filet offered for Father's Day. His response shocked me. He explained that for Mother's Day, Red O had offered an elaborate all-you-can-eat champagne brunch complete with carving stations, multiple meat selections, and a much more elevated experience. I know he meant no harm by sharing that information, but hearing it made the situation even more disappointing. To his credit, our waiter went above and beyond. He spoke with the chef and somehow arranged for me to receive a steak that wasn't even on the menu. That level of service is the only reason this review isn't a 1-star rating. My frustration is entirely with management. Why was Mother's Day treated like a major celebration while Father's Day received no special attention whatsoever? Fathers work hard, sacrifice for their families, and deserve to be celebrated too. I'm not suggesting Mother's Day should be diminished in any way, but the contrast between the two experiences was impossible to ignore. What made this especially disappointing was having to hide my feelings from my family. My wife and kids were genuinely excited to treat me to brunch at Red O, and I didn't want to ruin the occasion for them. But the reality is that I left feeling overlooked and undervalued by a restaurant that clearly knows how to create special holiday experiences when it chooses to. Red O missed a tremendous opportunity to celebrate fathers. Instead of a memorable Father's Day experience, we were given an ordinary brunch menu and the feeling that the holiday simply wasn't important enough to warrant any extra effort. That is incredibly disappointing.

The food here is delicious and the service is always great. The restaurant plays fun music and is…read moreclean. I would recommend the shrimp tacos and guacamole appetizer is so good ! Thanks Chihuahua Cerveza ! Will be back.

Ordered catering on Tuesday morning for pick up on Friday the 4th of July. $285.00 worth of food…read more We drove from Riverside to pick it up. When we arrived we were told oops we didn't make your food, wait for and hour and a half and we'll make it. What the hell.

I came here because of the great reviews, and I couldn't agree more with all of them! The service…read morewas great, as soon as we walked in the gentleman at the front were so welcoming, and our server was just as great! He was very attentive and funny. My mom did say she wished she had more carne asada because it was so good. My Birria plate was so juicy, along with my michelada that was made just as I like it! I would definitely come back. This would be a good place to come for a birthday, as it is a beautiful restaurant.

Playa Mesa has a great atmosphere with beautiful aesthetics. In the evening, the open windows…read morecreate a nice breeze, though they do let a few flies in. The hostess was friendly, and our server was funny and kind. He was a little less attentive as it got busier, but the staff worked well as a team, so we never had to wait for refills or anything we needed. Parking in the back can be a little tight. The birria tacos were packed with flavor, and I loved the inside-out cheese crust. My husband's fajitas were flavorful, although the chicken was a little overdone. The guacamole was excellent, especially with the pepita seeds adding great texture. Overall, we enjoyed the flavorful food, service, and atmosphere. We'd definitely come back!

The food here is second to known I've tried there whole menu dam near there Aguachiles money any of…read morethere tacos tucked fire asf I can keep going but yall need to go check k it out it is a little pricey but worth every penny and there desert omg

Food is good!! It was packed and lively on a Tuesday night. I definitely felt underdressed going…read morehere. Table consensus: tomahawk was the star of the meal. Cooked perfectly, seasoned well, and they packed the bone for my dog later XD I'd skip the drinks they were ok. Loved the fried ice cream. It's pricey but nice on a special occasion

10/10 for service! Everyone who works here is incredibly friendly and helpful. The manager,…read moreHeather, is especially wonderful. You can tell it's a really well-run place. We had a great time and enjoyed our meals. A bonus if you have little ones: they have a cute outdoor play area for kids! We'll definitely be back.

Came here for lunch on a summer Monday. Not busy at all. We sat outside to get some sun but the…read moreseating options are great. The vibe inside near the bar is classic & the other inside area was lovely and gave patio vibes while being enclosed and shaded. Lunch specials were fabulous! Worth the price and the flavors did not disappoint. On our way out we noticed Taco Tuesday & Happy Hour menus. Pics attached. Small parking lot in the back as well as paid street parking. They also have a kids play area on the patio with lots of toys. I believe it was partly shaded.

My wife and I loved this place! Came on a Friday and got the taco Friday special (Also on…read moreTuesday!). The mahi mahi was especially good! We also saw some dude try to get a drink for what may have been his minor girlfriend. And the manager on duty shut it down HARD. Kudos to you! But seriously, the tacos were so good! Thanks!

It was my first night staying in Newport Beach and I was looking for some dinner. To be honest, I…read morewasn't feeling most of the places I encountered - however a family friend said they had tried Great Mex and had good things to say. Mexican sounded good, so I decided to check it out. Great Mex is located right on the main strip on the Balboa Peninsula. It's very much a hole-in-the-wall space - with a super simple/casual set up. The space isn't large - you order your food at the counter and then there are a few tables where you can sit. I was lucky that the place was empty when I arrived - shortly after I sat to eat a bunch of people came and filled the tables. They have a good variety of Mexican dishes - nothing too outrageous, mostly things familiar to the American palate. I decided to get the two taco combo dish and chose al pastor as my protein. The tacos were super tasty - generously filled with two being enough if you're hungry but not starving. The dish came with rice and refried beans which were also good. They carry Mexican Coke, so I got one of those to finish the meal off. Service was great - they were super friendly and the food was ready relatively quickly. They also went above and beyond - two people in my party got fountain beverages but they noticed they were too watered down and were quick to replace the syrup and provide us new beverages. Overall, I had a good meal at Great Mex - definitely a standout on Balboa Peninsula.

This place was really really good. we went on a friday night to watch the world cup game and it…read moresurprisingly wasn't crowded which we enjoyed. they also had the telemundo version playing which is another bonus!!! Our server was super nice and patient as well since we took a long time deciding. Dining in you also get complimentary chips and salsa which were AMAZING because the chips were fresh and warm as well as the salsa. For the food I ordered the enchiladas verdes without beans and my friend ordered a wet burrito. The portion size were HUGE (which is good thing because it is quite pricy for a mexican restaurant). Inside is definitely a great place to grab drinks and watch games since there are plenty of tvs inside with the sound on!

This is going to be jaded, since the soccer game got delayed, hence being on when we arrived. And…read moreit was Mexico playing...absolutely loud and chaotic inside. I heard them turning away those without reservations. We had a reservation, but waited a long time. Once sat, we waited a long time to order. Everything took longer than one would expect, but given the events, it's also to ge expected. Staff was friendly and apologetic. Food was pretty good, especially chips/ salsa & nachos. My enchilada trio was just okay, but the watermelon sushi made up for it