The Original Red Onion
| The Original Red Onion | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1949 |
| Food type | Mexican cuisine |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Location | 736 Bart Earle Way, Rolling Hills Estates, California, United States |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Website | originalredonion |
The Original Red Onion is a Mexican restaurant located in Rolling Hills Estates, California.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
The first Red Onion restaurant was opened by Harry Earle in Inglewood, California in 1949.[1] Red Onion later became a chain of 26 restaurants.[1][6]
In 1986, the Red Onion chain agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit against 39 individuals.[7]
In 1988, Red Onion was ordered to pay $375,000 in fines for health code violations.[8]
The only surviving Red Onion was opened in August 1963 in Rolling Hills Estates, California and was renamed The Original Red Onion in 1995.[1]
Critical reception
Easy Reader, “Some will enjoy it for a nostalgia trip, some will pine for brighter and spicier flavors.”[9]
Daily Breeze, “The sense of history here is palpable.”[10]
Eater, “In a part of the South Bay where little changes, the Original Red Onion remains a steady fixture.”[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Chaintreuil, Jessica (2025-12-23). "Blended Margaritas and Crispy-Shelled Tostadas Reign at This Palos Verdes Legend". Eater. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ Doss, Robert (2020-04-29). "Palos Verdes restaurants offering takeout and delivery during coronavirus pandemic". Daily Breeze. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ "Red Onion restaurant, Rolling Hills Estates, California". Palos Verdes Library District. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ "Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Rolling Hills and Palos Verdes". PBS SoCal. 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ Edelstein, Melani Morose (June 22, 2023). "The Original Red Onion Celebrates 60 Years". Palos Verdes Magazine.
- ↑ "The Other Red O: The Original Red Onion". LA Weekly. 2010-11-30. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ Landsbaum, Mark (1986-07-31). "Red Onion Chain Settles 39 Discrimination Claims". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ Bravin, Jess (1988-05-07). "3 Independent Red Onions to Drop Name After Chain Is Penalized Again". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ Foss, Richard (2020-08-31). "Mexican time machine [restaurant review]". Easy Reader. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ "The Original Red Onion in Rolling Hills Estates a Mexican restaurant with a tasty history". Daily Breeze. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
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