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Primo, Playa del Carmen, ROO

Primo

4.8
4.8
134 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
Mexican
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Primo

4.8
MXN310 to MXN500
Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
Inspiration for Primo comes from the love for food, ancient spirits, local crafts and rustic cooking. Trying to recreate in a small outdoor space under a beautiful tree, the essence from original Playa del Carmen and bring an authentic Mexican food where everything is cooked with wood fire, underground oven, comales and grill, as has been done traditionally in most Mexican small towns for centuries. Primo means cousin in spanish, as a common slogan in Mexico we say Primo to refer to really close friends, the ones that may be closer than family. Our intention with this name is that guests feel the confort of gathering in a place that will taste and feel like home as we do. We have developed the interior design with locally made tzalam wood furniture, bejuco lamps and a chukum finish for the walls. We pride ourselves of using local and sustainable suppliers for most of our ingredients.

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Additional information

  • Location
    Av. Constituyentes entre 5ta avenida y 10 avenida, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710
  • Area
    Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Av. Constituyentes y calle 20
  • Entertainment
    Ubicado en Playa del Carmen, en la popular Av.10 y calle 14, Primo ofrece una vista encantadora donde todo está a punto de suceder, es divertido ver tantos personajes diferentes que conforman la cultura y el folklore de nuestra ciudad, a veces s tranquilo, pero la mayoría de los días es una calle que incluso te hará reír y pasar un buen rato además de tener la mejor cena de la ciudad, porque ya sabes ... ¡esto es México! . Located in Playa del Carmen popular 10th Avenue and 14th Street, Primo offers a delightful view of the strip where everything is about to happen, it is fun to get to see so many different characters that conforms our city´s culture and folklore, sometimes is nice and quiet but most of the days is a really busy street that will even make you laugh and have a great time besides having the best dinner in town, because you know… this is Mexico!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

APPETIZERS

  • Guacamole, crispy tostadasMXN 195.00

    • Bone marrow roasted (1 kg) black garlic, herbs, serrano, salsa, tortillasMXN 380.00

      • Grilled U-10 shrimp (200 g) ancho adobo, salsa macha, black garlic aioli, pickled cucumber, chucrutMXN 450.00

        • Tetela filled with ricotta, hoja santa, cucumber, jicama, salsa verdeMXN 205.00

          RAW BAR

          • Shrimp and octopus Aguachile (100 g) black rado, avocado, cucumber, herbsMXN 270.00

            • Ceviche, seasonal ingredients (150 g)MXN 320.00

              • Baja Oysters (4 pz)MXN 260.00

                • Aguachile de pulpo y camaronMXN 270.00

                  • Ceviche de pescado, ingredientes de temporadaMXN 320.00

                    • Ostiones de bajaMXN 260.00

                      VEGETARIAN

                      • Grilled chard, traditional sikil pak, with salted granola, greens mix and grilled polentaMXN 280.00

                        • Watermelon and cactus salad, tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro, pecorino, gazpachoMXN 230.00

                          • Cauliflower roasted "a la talla", hummus, herbsMXN 250.00

                            • Grilled lettuce, lime vinaigrette, arugula, faba, pickled mustard, corn, pumpkin seed, pecorinoMXN 230.00

                              ENTRÉES

                              • Grilled seasonal fish (150 g) green pipian, apple, chayote, cucumber, basil and fennel saladMXN 380.00

                                • Roasted octopus (150 g) chintextle adobo, creamy potato, charred herbs chimichurriMXN 450.00

                                  • Suckling pig terrine (200g) with roasted cabbage, potato purĂ©e, greens, pickled mustard seedsMXN 380.00

                                    • Pork Belly blackened with black recado (200 g) mole manchamanteles, plantain / cacao purĂ©e, grilled pineappleMXN 420.00

                                      • Organic Lamb barbacoa (140g) with rice, salsa borracha and three tortillasMXN 310.00

                                        • Duck breast "pibil style", duck jus, pickled red onion, yucatecan coleslaw, sweet potato purĂ©eMXN 470.00

                                          • Carnitas (duck confit) pickled chiles, salsa verde, tortillasMXN 520.00

                                            • Brisket (220g) braised 8 hours in charred salsa verde, tomatillo raw salsa and herbs, tortillasMXN 520.00

                                              • Ny Prime (300g) potato purĂ©e, mustard, capersMXN 950.00

                                                EXTRAS

                                                • Seasonal salad, lima vinaigretteMXN 140.00

                                                  • Freshly made tortillas (3)MXN 60.00

                                                    • Traditional mexican riceMXN 85.00

                                                      • HummusMXN 160.00

                                                        • Barbacoa broth with chickpeasMXN 160.00

                                                          • Sweet potato purĂ©eMXN 140.00

                                                            • Potato purĂ©eMXN 140.00

                                                              • Ensalada de temporada, vinagreta de limaMXN 140.00

                                                                • Tortillas hecha al momentoMXN 60.00

                                                                  • Arroz rojoMXN 85.00

                                                                    • Hummus de garbanzoMXN 160.00

                                                                      • Consome de barbacoa con garbanzoMXN 160.00

                                                                        • Pure de camoteMXN 140.00

                                                                          • Pure de papaMXN 140.00

                                                                            DESSERTS

                                                                            • Warm dark chocolate cake, triple chocolate ice cream, salted caramelMXN 230.00

                                                                              • Roasted plantain, piloncillo syrup, cacao, amaranth, cream and cookie ice creamMXN 190.00

                                                                                • Strawberry and hibiscus tamal with strawberry ice cream and preserved berriesMXN 190.00

                                                                                  ENTRADAS

                                                                                  • Guacamole con tostadasMXN 195.00

                                                                                    • Tuetanos a la parrillaMXN 380.00

                                                                                      • Camaron U-10 a la parrillaMXN 450.00

                                                                                        • Tetela con requesonMXN 205.00

                                                                                          VEGETAL

                                                                                          • Acelga a la parrilla, sikil pak, polenta, arroz crujiente, semillas garapinadas y hierbasMXN 280.00

                                                                                            • Nopal y sandia, pepino, tomate, cebolla, cilantro, serrano, pecorino, gazpachoMXN 230.00

                                                                                              • Coliflor rostizada a la talla, hummus de garbanzo y mezcla de hierbasMXN 250.00

                                                                                                • Lechuga a la parrilla, vinagreta de limon, arugula, haba verde, mostaza encurtida, maiz y pepita, pecorinoMXN 230.00

                                                                                                  FUERTES

                                                                                                  • Pescado de temporadaMXN 380.00

                                                                                                    • Pulpo rostizadoMXN 450.00

                                                                                                      • Terrina de lechonMXN 380.00

                                                                                                        • Pork Belly rostizado con recado negroMXN 420.00

                                                                                                          • Barbacoa de cordero organicoMXN 310.00

                                                                                                            • Pechuga de pato pibil, jus de pato, cebollas encurtidas, ensalada de col con cilantro y naranja agria, pure de camoteMXN 470.00

                                                                                                              • Carnitas de pato, chiles en vinagre, chile manzano encurtido, salsa verde y cinco tortillasMXN 520.00

                                                                                                                • BrisketMXN 520.00

                                                                                                                  • Ny PrimeMXN 950.00

                                                                                                                    POSTRES

                                                                                                                    • Coulant de chocolate 70%, helado de triple chocolate con caramelo saladoMXN 230.00

                                                                                                                      • Platano macho al comal, piloncillo, cacao, amaranto, helado de galleta, crema y carameloMXN 190.00

                                                                                                                        • Tamal de fresas y jamaica, conserva de blueberries, helado de fresaMXN 190.00

                                                                                                                          Last updated: 21 November 2024

                                                                                                                          What 134 people are saying

                                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                          4.8
                                                                                                                          4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                          • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                          • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                          • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                          • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                                                          • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Best Food

                                                                                                                          • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Innovative

                                                                                                                          • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                                          • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Good for special occasions

                                                                                                                          • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                                                                          • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Best Overall

                                                                                                                          • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Best Food

                                                                                                                          • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Best Value

                                                                                                                          • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Great for creative cocktails

                                                                                                                          • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Healthy

                                                                                                                          • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Good for special occasions

                                                                                                                          • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

                                                                                                                            Lively

                                                                                                                          134 Reviews

                                                                                                                          1. Lynette

                                                                                                                            Toronto

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                            Primo is my favorite restaurant in playa. The staff is friendly and ready to deliver excellent service in a casual environment. The food is đź‘Ś

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                                                                                                                          2. Elias

                                                                                                                            Guadalajara

                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                            Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                            Comida muy buena . Los vinos tintos están demasiado fríos ( no los tienen a la temperatura correcta ) Pero para mi es de los mejores restaurantes de Playa del Carmen

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                                                                                                                          3. Darren

                                                                                                                            Cancun

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            Dined on 3 November 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                            Everything was great. Food and service was lovely. The one thing is that they need seats with backs as an option. I know it’s picky but this is an issue for some people.

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                                                                                                                          4. Marcos

                                                                                                                            Cancun

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            Dined on 13 October 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                            Muy buena experiencia. De primero, el tuétano, espectacular; coliflor rostizada muy rica; finalmente, pork belly, muy bueno aunque los otros dos eran superiores. Los cócteles, un margarita ahumado y otro de mezcal, aperol y mango, sobresalientes. No es barato pero la calidad merece la pena. Muy buen restaurante, un mexicano diferente. Enhorabuena!

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                                                                                                                          5. Benoit

                                                                                                                            Cancun

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            Dined on 29 September 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                            Nous avons passé une bonne soirée avec des amis. La qualité de la nourriture était au rendez-vous, tout était savoureux et bien présenté. Cependant, le service était un peu long. J’ai dû demander plusieurs fois la carte des boissons, et le serveur ne passait pas régulièrement pour vérifier si nous avions besoin de quelque chose. C’est dommage, car avec un service plus attentif, l’expérience aurait été parfaite.

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                                                                                                                          6. Manuel

                                                                                                                            Cancun

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            Dined on 14 September 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                            Muy buen lugar meseros atentos. Comida preparada al momento. Me encantĂł. Lo recomiendo

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                                                                                                                          7. PAUL

                                                                                                                            Cancun

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            Dined on 6 September 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                            Excelente ! El brisket, espectacular! Es suficiente cĂłmo para compartirlo entre dos personas

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                                                                                                                          8. John

                                                                                                                            Denver

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                                            Dined on 1 September 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                            Food is always excellent. I like their new location. The only complaint is that they are not attentive to drinks whether it was at their new or old location. .You have to make an effort to get a second drink.

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                                                                                                                          9. Talei

                                                                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                            Dined on 20 August 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                            Great place. Service was good. Places comes alive at night. Small but cozy

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                                                                                                                          10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                            Dallas

                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                                            Dined on 26 July 2024

                                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                            Every time we come to Primos it’s amazing- same chefs, waiters and same amazingly inventive fresh delicious recipes. New location is lovely. Always make it one of our fav meals every time in Playa.

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                                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                                          Primo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 984 873 2571.

                                                                                                                          Primo is rated 4.8 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                          Primo

                                                                                                                          4.8
                                                                                                                          MXN310 to MXN500
                                                                                                                          Mexican
                                                                                                                          Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

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                                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                                          7:00 pm
                                                                                                                          Booked 3 times today

                                                                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                          Google Map for Primo

                                                                                                                          Av. Constituyentes entre 5ta avenida y 10 avenida, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710

                                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                                          • Area
                                                                                                                            Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
                                                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                            Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                                            MXN310 to MXN500
                                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                                            Mexican, Soul food, Contemporary Mexican
                                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                                            Resort Casual
                                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                                            Valet
                                                                                                                          • Public transit
                                                                                                                            Av. Constituyentes y calle 20
                                                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                            Pedro Abascal
                                                                                                                          • Entertainment
                                                                                                                            Ubicado en Playa del Carmen, en la popular Av.10 y calle 14, Primo ofrece una vista encantadora donde todo está a punto de suceder, es divertido ver tantos personajes diferentes que conforman la cultura y el folklore de nuestra ciudad, a veces s tranquilo, pero la mayoría de los días es una calle que incluso te hará reír y pasar un buen rato además de tener la mejor cena de la ciudad, porque ya sabes ... ¡esto es México! . Located in Playa del Carmen popular 10th Avenue and 14th Street, Primo offers a delightful view of the strip where everything is about to happen, it is fun to get to see so many different characters that conforms our city´s culture and folklore, sometimes is nice and quiet but most of the days is a really busy street that will even make you laugh and have a great time besides having the best dinner in town, because you know… this is Mexico!
                                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                                            Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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