AJ'S PRIME -PUNTA MITA

Name: AJ'S PRIME -PUNTA MITA
Address: Av. El Anclote 20, Corral del Risco, NAY, Mexico, 63734
Telephone: 329 291 9482
Price range: MXN500 and over
Rating: 4.1

4.1

17 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Lively

For steak lovers seeking an unforgettable dining experience, AJ’s Prime Steakhouse is a must-visit spot. Nestled atop the Ancora Hotel in Punta de Mita, this gem is a celebration of USDA Prime beef perfected on live-fire.

Since its establishment by Amanda & Jared Leonard—renowned for their MICHELIN Guide Denver 2023 recognition with AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Denver—AJ’s Prime embodies a passion for the art of live-fire cooking. The USDA has set the standard for beef quality since 1927, and AJ's takes this commitment seriously, featuring only USDA Prime cuts -representing 2% of all graded beef. Every steak is expertly seasoned and smoked, then slowly cooked to a perfect rare before being seared on an 800-degree wood-fired grill. To finish, we lavish our steaks with house-made compound beef tallow.

Savor every bite as the sun dips below the horizon, casting vibrant shades of orange and pink across the ocean. Dine indoors in the cool comfort of air-conditioning or outside on the terrace.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Meat
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
329 291 9482
Website
http://www.ajsprimepuntamita.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Av. El Anclote 20, Corral del Risco, NAY 63734
Area
Punta de Mita
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

In 1927, the USDA established a standard by which American beef would be graded. Prime beef accounts for only 2% of all graded meat. AJ's uses only the best quality USDA Prime beef from the local butcher shop, Rugby Scott. All of our steaks are seasoned and smoked, slowly cooked to a rare temperature, then finished on an 800-degree wood-fired grill. This method, we truly believe, makes the best quality steak. Our steaks are finished with house-made compound beef tallow. A variety of accompaniments are available.

Steaks

PorterhouseMXN 1,750.00
2 cuts - Tenderloin cut & NY Strip. This is the king of the steakhouse. Feeds 2
Cowboy Cut RibeyeMXN 1,450.00
Thick cut, rib-eye primal steak, french bone, brother of the Tomahawk.
Bone-In NY StripMXN 990.00
Short loin cut, tender & full of flavor.
FiletMXN 800.00
Thick cut from tenderloin. Leanest, most tender steak.

Sauces/Butters

Sauces/ButtersMXN 40.00
- Beef Tallow Compound ButterMXN 0.00
- Truffle ButterMXN 0.00
- Red-Wine Mushroom SauceMXN 0.00

From The Ocean

SalmonMXN 700.00
House seasoning, charred lemon
TunaMXN 700.00
House seasoning, charred lemon

Starters

Bone Marrow and SourdoughMXN 390.00
Grilled bone marrow
Grilled Caesar SaladMXN 270.00
Grilled romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar
Tuna TartareMXN 390.00
Savory delight
Beef TartareMXN 400.00
Robust, flavorful, gourmet.

Wood-Fired Sides

Fingerling Mashed PotatoesMXN 290.00
Creamy, garlic
Creamed SpinachMXN 290.00
Garlic confit creamed spinach, smoked breadcrumbs
Truffle Mac n CheeseMXN 290.00
Smoked gouda, white truffle oil
AsparagusMXN 290.00
Al's Steakhouse seasoning, grilled
BroccoliniMXN 290.00
Wood fire grilled, AJ's seasoning
Brussel SproutsMXN 290.00
Sweet & smokey paprika, grilled

House Made Desserts

Corn PieMXN 250.00
Brûlée-ed to perfection and topped with fresh berries
Key Lime PieMXN 250.00
Zesty delight, topped with whipped cream
Ice Cream & SorbetMXN 200.00
Ask the server for Flavors

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Punta de Mita
Best Ambience

Review summary

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AJ's Prime in Punta Mita offers "unmatched view" and "fabulous steaks perfectly cooked to order." While new, its friendly staff provides a welcoming experience. Diners highlight the "best view in Punta de Mita" and delicious smoked steaks. The restaurant is working through initial challenges, promising growth and a delightful return visit.

17 Reviews

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Jonathan
Mexico City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Muy bueno 👌 falta un menú en español los cortes en su punto ..el mesero muy preparado
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Robert
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
AJ's has a lovely dining room, windy enough when we were there to opt to sit inside. The beef, especially the 250 gram filet, was wonderful. It was well seasoned, perfectly cooked and tender. The sides, were lacking, especially the Brussels, which were flavorful but undercooked, and the mashed potatoes, which were very garlicky, but over processed. It's expensive by Mexico standards, over $100 per person for our group with one bottle of wine and no appetizers or salads. Still, a welcome addition to Punta Mita.
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Sabrina
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The rooftop restaurant AJ's Prime is excellent. We happened upon it on day by accident and stayed for a drink. The steak smelled so good and the people were so friendly, we returned the next night for dinner. I intended to order a steak but the fish special sounded too good to miss. Grilled snapper on carrot purée with hibiscus coulis and topped with arugula--I cannot describe how wonderful it was! Perfectly cooked with interesting flavors. My husband enjoyed his strip steak, again cooked perfectly to order. We each had a cocktail (he a spicy margarita, I a punch served with bourbon instead of rum). Our waiter was attentive and personable, and we are eager to go back. Next trip to Punta Mita, Prime will be high on our list of reservations.
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Scott
VIP
Western NC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing view, amazing food! Best restaurant in PM!!!
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Christian
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing new steakhouse in the roof of Ancora in Punta Mita. Best sunset views in town. The menu is small consisting of a few steak cuts and a few seafood items. No fluff. The steaks were seriously good. Apparently they smoke them and then grill them. We had ours sliced table side. Great simple sides and dipping sauces. The service was excellent as was the selection of wine and beer. Overall an amazing meal and evening.
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James
VIP
Los Angeles
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New restaurant. Great view, perhaps the best in Punta de Mita. Service was very attentive. Steaks were quite good and the margueritas were excellent.
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Jana
VIP
Phoenix
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely breathtaking view!! And it goes downhill after that! It is a new restaurant so maybe they are still working out the kinks… I had to send my salmon back because it was cold, and raw in the middle, it came back barely warm and still raw. My husband’s steak that he ordered medium raw was also undercooked. The staff was very friendly and the service was good… we will give another try in a few months!
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Scott
VIP
Western NC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dining experience in Punta de Mita!!! Unmatched view, and the food is as good as anywhere in the world!
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Ducklover
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
That was the worst steak I’ve ever had and the prices were ridiculous. Never going back
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Victor Hugo
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Es un lugar con una excelente vista para disfrutar de la Puesta de Sol 🌅, la comida esta deliciosa y todo está en su punto, los postres no son de lo mejor, pero están pasables, el carajillo que me tomé no sabía ni a café, ni tampoco a licor 43, el servicio excelente, si regreso
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AJ'S PRIME -PUNTA MITA is rated 4.1 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Av. El Anclote 20, Corral del Risco, NAY 63734

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Additional information

Area
Punta de Mita
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Meat
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ajsprimepuntamita.com/
Phone number
329 291 9482

AJ'S PRIME -PUNTA MITA

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Steaks

PorterhouseMXN 1,750.00

Cowboy Cut RibeyeMXN 1,450.00

Bone-In NY StripMXN 990.00

FiletMXN 800.00

Sauces/Butters

Sauces/ButtersMXN 40.00

From The Ocean

SalmonMXN 700.00

TunaMXN 700.00

Starters

Bone Marrow and SourdoughMXN 390.00

Grilled Caesar SaladMXN 270.00

Tuna TartareMXN 390.00

Beef TartareMXN 400.00

Wood-Fired Sides

Fingerling Mashed PotatoesMXN 290.00

Creamed SpinachMXN 290.00

Truffle Mac n CheeseMXN 290.00

AsparagusMXN 290.00

BroccoliniMXN 290.00

Brussel SproutsMXN 290.00

House Made Desserts

Corn PieMXN 250.00

Key Lime PieMXN 250.00

Ice Cream & SorbetMXN 200.00

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