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: 4.4

4.4

8 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

4 Jan 2025

11:00 pm

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 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

V
Victor Hugo
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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Gina
VIP
Houston
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
AJ’s Prime is a great view of the city. The steak has a good smoked flavor. The mashed potato’s were delicious. Brussels were under cooked. Dined on New Years Eve did a great job providing a festive atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went at sunset and the view was incredible. Our waiter was thorough in accommodating a food allergy and walked us through menu items that would be safe. Highly recommend the grilled Caesar salad. For non meat eaters, the salmon is a great option. I will definitely return as the ambiance and scenic views are the best in town.
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Jordon
VIP
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great smoked steaks. You can really taste the flavor. New restaurant in PM. Worth a try. Super nice owner. Also a bbq joint downstairs. That I want to try as well.
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Liz
VIP
Puerto Vallarta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best view in Punta de Mita. Fabulous steaks perfectly cooked to order.
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Kim
VIP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was so helpful and welcoming. And cheerful! The food was delicious, and I could change from tacos. Only suggestion I would have is more choices competitively priced.
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Chris
VIP
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Been a Punta Mita resident for almost 25 years so know the local restaurant scene very well. Also a big fan of steak houses such as Mastros and Morton’s etc. Desperately wanted this place to be good but was very disappointed. Caesar salad but good and mashed potatoes not bad. We ordered 2 porter houses medium rare. They arrived rare and cold. Had to send them back. Came back somewhat better but not right. Edible but not much more. Quality of the meat didn’t seem great. Servers seemed very inexperienced and didn’t know how to properly “recover” from such a mishap. Would have been nice to have had a decent steak option here in town so disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and ambience re amazing. Definitely worth a visit!!
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AJ'S PRIME -PUNTA MITA is rated 4.4 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

4 Jan 2025

11:00 pm

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

Dining areas

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

Menu

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

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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