Primo

4.7

142 Reviews

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Mexican

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Hot spot
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Cancun / Riviera Maya
Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Best Overall
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Best Food
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Best Ambience
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Best Value
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Innovative
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Hot spot
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Neighbourhood gem
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Great for outdoor dining

142 Reviews

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OCTAVIO
Cancun
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La atención del personal y la comida de 10 todo está súper delicioso. Lo recomiendo 100%
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Jenn
Maine
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our third visit and first to the new location. Excellent service, food and drink. Stand outs were the cauliflower appetizer and the brisket entree. All excellent. We did not mentions shellfish allergy so our bad, the octopus has shrimp powder which was mentioned so next time we will do our due diligence. Will be retuning next trip!
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Carl
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Watermelon cactus salad was superb, and the cocktails were excellent. Awesome open air kitchen, ambiance’s was very unique.
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Horacio
Cancun
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excelentes platillos con un toque ahumado por su cocción en pib.
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Michelle
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I’ve ever had and the cocktails were sooo amazing too, it felt like i was drinking something from a professional mixologist. Recommend the octopus, the bone marrow and the lechon
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Atsu
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the service and the ambience all were fantastic!
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Mickael
Cancun
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best plates in playa del Carmen. It was our fifth time and always happy
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Elaine
Toronto
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Bad service. Overpriced. Waited 20 mins for bat drinks while not busy. Shrimp appetizer was mushy unappealing and expensive. Let.before having entree. Tourist trap. Save your time and money.
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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 👌
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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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FAQs

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

Primo is rated 4.7 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time 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

Private dining

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

FAQs

Does Primo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?