Upscale Mexican restaurant Red O La Jolla LLC plans to lay off 91 employees, according to a WARN report filed with the state of California. The layoffs come as the restaurant permanently closes its La Jolla Village Drive location. The company has not shared a reason for the closure.
Red O La Jolla Files WARN Notice
Operated by celebrity chef Rick Bayless, Red O La Jolla is preparing to permanently close its doors after almost nine years of service.
Red O La Jolla LLC submitted a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice on February 16. The report states that 91 employees will be affected at its location at 4340 La Jolla Village Drive in San Diego.
The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on April 20, 2026. The filing indicates the layoffs are expected to be permanent. Additional information about the closure and employee transition has not been provided…