Primo

4.8

134 Reviews

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Mexican

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
Mex$310 to Mex$500
Cuisines
Mexican, Soul food, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
984 873 2571
Website
http://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d13559744-Reviews-Primo-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Pedro Abascal

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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Guacamole, crispy tostadasMX$195.00
Bone marrow roasted (1 kg) black garlic, herbs, serrano, salsa, tortillasMX$380.00
Grilled U-10 shrimp (200 g) ancho adobo, salsa macha, black garlic aioli, pickled cucumber, chucrutMX$450.00
Tetela filled with ricotta, hoja santa, cucumber, jicama, salsa verdeMX$205.00

RAW BAR

Shrimp and octopus Aguachile (100 g) black rado, avocado, cucumber, herbsMX$270.00
Ceviche, seasonal ingredients (150 g)MX$320.00
Baja Oysters (4 pz)MX$260.00
Aguachile de pulpo y camaronMX$270.00
Ceviche de pescado, ingredientes de temporadaMX$320.00
Ostiones de bajaMX$260.00

VEGETARIAN

Grilled chard, traditional sikil pak, with salted granola, greens mix and grilled polentaMX$280.00
Watermelon and cactus salad, tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro, pecorino, gazpachoMX$230.00
Cauliflower roasted "a la talla", hummus, herbsMX$250.00
Grilled lettuce, lime vinaigrette, arugula, faba, pickled mustard, corn, pumpkin seed, pecorinoMX$230.00

ENTRÉES

Grilled seasonal fish (150 g) green pipian, apple, chayote, cucumber, basil and fennel saladMX$380.00
Roasted octopus (150 g) chintextle adobo, creamy potato, charred herbs chimichurriMX$450.00
Suckling pig terrine (200g) with roasted cabbage, potato purée, greens, pickled mustard seedsMX$380.00
Pork Belly blackened with black recado (200 g) mole manchamanteles, plantain / cacao purée, grilled pineappleMX$420.00
Organic Lamb barbacoa (140g) with rice, salsa borracha and three tortillasMX$310.00
Duck breast "pibil style", duck jus, pickled red onion, yucatecan coleslaw, sweet potato puréeMX$470.00
Carnitas (duck confit) pickled chiles, salsa verde, tortillasMX$520.00
Brisket (220g) braised 8 hours in charred salsa verde, tomatillo raw salsa and herbs, tortillasMX$520.00
Ny Prime (300g) potato purée, mustard, capersMX$950.00

EXTRAS

Seasonal salad, lima vinaigretteMX$140.00
Freshly made tortillas (3)MX$60.00
Traditional mexican riceMX$85.00
HummusMX$160.00
Barbacoa broth with chickpeasMX$160.00
Sweet potato puréeMX$140.00
Potato puréeMX$140.00
Ensalada de temporada, vinagreta de limaMX$140.00
Tortillas hecha al momentoMX$60.00
Arroz rojoMX$85.00
Hummus de garbanzoMX$160.00
Consome de barbacoa con garbanzoMX$160.00
Pure de camoteMX$140.00
Pure de papaMX$140.00

DESSERTS

Warm dark chocolate cake, triple chocolate ice cream, salted caramelMX$230.00
Roasted plantain, piloncillo syrup, cacao, amaranth, cream and cookie ice creamMX$190.00
Strawberry and hibiscus tamal with strawberry ice cream and preserved berriesMX$190.00

ENTRADAS

Guacamole con tostadasMX$195.00
Tuetanos a la parrillaMX$380.00
Camaron U-10 a la parrillaMX$450.00
Tetela con requesonMX$205.00

VEGETAL

Acelga a la parrilla, sikil pak, polenta, arroz crujiente, semillas garapinadas y hierbasMX$280.00
Nopal y sandia, pepino, tomate, cebolla, cilantro, serrano, pecorino, gazpachoMX$230.00
Coliflor rostizada a la talla, hummus de garbanzo y mezcla de hierbasMX$250.00
Lechuga a la parrilla, vinagreta de limon, arugula, haba verde, mostaza encurtida, maiz y pepita, pecorinoMX$230.00

FUERTES

Pescado de temporadaMX$380.00
Pulpo rostizadoMX$450.00
Terrina de lechonMX$380.00
Pork Belly rostizado con recado negroMX$420.00
Barbacoa de cordero organicoMX$310.00
Pechuga de pato pibil, jus de pato, cebollas encurtidas, ensalada de col con cilantro y naranja agria, pure de camoteMX$470.00
Carnitas de pato, chiles en vinagre, chile manzano encurtido, salsa verde y cinco tortillasMX$520.00
BrisketMX$520.00
Ny PrimeMX$950.00

POSTRES

Coulant de chocolate 70%, helado de triple chocolate con caramelo saladoMX$230.00
Platano macho al comal, piloncillo, cacao, amaranto, helado de galleta, crema y carameloMX$190.00
Tamal de fresas y jamaica, conserva de blueberries, helado de fresaMX$190.00

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

Diners' Choice Awards

Cancun / Riviera Maya
Best Food
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Innovative
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
Hot spot
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Neighbourhood gem
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Good for special occasions
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Lively

134 Reviews

L
Lynette
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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 👌
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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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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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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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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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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 encantó. Lo recomiendo
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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 cómo para compartirlo entre dos personas
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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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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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OT
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.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Mex$310 to Mex$500
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150812-d13559744-Reviews-Primo-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
Phone number
984 873 2571

Featured in

Los Mejores Restaurantes en Playa del Carmen

Primo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Los Mejores Restaurantes en Playa del Carmen

APPETIZERS

Guacamole, crispy tostadasMX$195.00

Bone marrow roasted (1 kg) black garlic, herbs, serrano, salsa, tortillasMX$380.00

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

Tetela filled with ricotta, hoja santa, cucumber, jicama, salsa verdeMX$205.00

RAW BAR

Shrimp and octopus Aguachile (100 g) black rado, avocado, cucumber, herbsMX$270.00

Ceviche, seasonal ingredients (150 g)MX$320.00

Baja Oysters (4 pz)MX$260.00

Aguachile de pulpo y camaronMX$270.00

Ceviche de pescado, ingredientes de temporadaMX$320.00

Ostiones de bajaMX$260.00

VEGETARIAN

Grilled chard, traditional sikil pak, with salted granola, greens mix and grilled polentaMX$280.00

Watermelon and cactus salad, tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro, pecorino, gazpachoMX$230.00

Cauliflower roasted "a la talla", hummus, herbsMX$250.00

Grilled lettuce, lime vinaigrette, arugula, faba, pickled mustard, corn, pumpkin seed, pecorinoMX$230.00

ENTRÉES

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

Roasted octopus (150 g) chintextle adobo, creamy potato, charred herbs chimichurriMX$450.00

Suckling pig terrine (200g) with roasted cabbage, potato purée, greens, pickled mustard seedsMX$380.00

Pork Belly blackened with black recado (200 g) mole manchamanteles, plantain / cacao purée, grilled pineappleMX$420.00

Organic Lamb barbacoa (140g) with rice, salsa borracha and three tortillasMX$310.00

Duck breast "pibil style", duck jus, pickled red onion, yucatecan coleslaw, sweet potato puréeMX$470.00

Carnitas (duck confit) pickled chiles, salsa verde, tortillasMX$520.00

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

Ny Prime (300g) potato purée, mustard, capersMX$950.00

EXTRAS

Seasonal salad, lima vinaigretteMX$140.00

Freshly made tortillas (3)MX$60.00

Traditional mexican riceMX$85.00

HummusMX$160.00

Barbacoa broth with chickpeasMX$160.00

Sweet potato puréeMX$140.00

Potato puréeMX$140.00

Ensalada de temporada, vinagreta de limaMX$140.00

Tortillas hecha al momentoMX$60.00

Arroz rojoMX$85.00

Hummus de garbanzoMX$160.00

Consome de barbacoa con garbanzoMX$160.00

Pure de camoteMX$140.00

Pure de papaMX$140.00

DESSERTS

Warm dark chocolate cake, triple chocolate ice cream, salted caramelMX$230.00

Roasted plantain, piloncillo syrup, cacao, amaranth, cream and cookie ice creamMX$190.00

Strawberry and hibiscus tamal with strawberry ice cream and preserved berriesMX$190.00

ENTRADAS

Guacamole con tostadasMX$195.00

Tuetanos a la parrillaMX$380.00

Camaron U-10 a la parrillaMX$450.00

Tetela con requesonMX$205.00

VEGETAL

Acelga a la parrilla, sikil pak, polenta, arroz crujiente, semillas garapinadas y hierbasMX$280.00

Nopal y sandia, pepino, tomate, cebolla, cilantro, serrano, pecorino, gazpachoMX$230.00

Coliflor rostizada a la talla, hummus de garbanzo y mezcla de hierbasMX$250.00

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

FUERTES

Pescado de temporadaMX$380.00

Pulpo rostizadoMX$450.00

Terrina de lechonMX$380.00

Pork Belly rostizado con recado negroMX$420.00

Barbacoa de cordero organicoMX$310.00

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

Carnitas de pato, chiles en vinagre, chile manzano encurtido, salsa verde y cinco tortillasMX$520.00

BrisketMX$520.00

Ny PrimeMX$950.00

POSTRES

Coulant de chocolate 70%, helado de triple chocolate con caramelo saladoMX$230.00

Platano macho al comal, piloncillo, cacao, amaranto, helado de galleta, crema y carameloMX$190.00

Tamal de fresas y jamaica, conserva de blueberries, helado de fresaMX$190.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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