Visit semi-regularly for about eight years now - ALWAYS good. I travel a bit to get there, that's how much I enjoy the food. They 'know me' so I sit at a table if my choosing. The servers are great - some have been there forever, some newer, and there is a LITTLE bit of a language barrier at times with a few of them. MARGARITA NIGHT! FOUR nights a week! Three sizes, all half of what they could charge. Now, they aren't strong by any means but they are yummy! Pricing - increased over the years but that's expected. Not an expensive or expensive, in-line with other places as far as pricing. Menu - plenty to choose from, and they'll customize things however you want. Worth the trip, try it! read more

The food came quickly, but didn't have as much flavor as I'd hoped. Our server was kind, but unfortunately slow and we waited for her for quite a while, eventually calling another server. The room was nothing fancy, but the music and ambience was cheery. Overall, we would come again. read more

Only thing good as the service. Margarita had odd taste. My Juanita special had little sauce and the grilled onions I added were not cooked. The worst part was the multiple flies that were buzzing our food. Killed another big crawling on the booth that as not a fly!!!will not be Back. read more

Food had no taste, I called because order was incorrect they told I had to drive to them and take them the food mind you I ordered delivery. They didn't take ownership for anything or even apologize. read more

We came here on a Sunday night during a road trip and the place was not that full. It is a little over a mile off the freeway, but we were looking for a sit down place that was reasonably priced and quick. This turned out to be just the place. It was not that busy so we were served and ordered immediately. The chips and two salsas that came to the table were great. The chips were thick and there were two salsas served in bottles with your own dish for pouring the salsa yourself. There was a mild, and a much less mild, which was great for my kids. I had the chicken burrito, which at $5.75 was priced right. It came out wet on a plate and was a fork and knife adventure for sure. There was a lot of sauce and more chicken would have made it better, but you can't beat it for the price. Pay at the front when you are done. read more

Food is great, service to great and the people are amazing! This is our go to Mexican restaurant! Extremely family friendly! read more

Food was awesome. They give you a large option. The nachos are spicy. The service was great! The lady that served us was sweet. The restaurant was decorated very nicely. Reminded me of Mexico. I have never been to Mexico. read more

The reason for 2 stars is the meat in the combination plater. The meat had no taste, and Taco Bell meat tasted better than the meat I had here. You can tell it was not ground beef. The service was ok. Maybe if you don't get a combination, then you get real meat. read more

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Solid tacos. Good environment. Service was fine. Went for a work lunch and everyone liked their food.

We stopped in for a family dinner and received immediate attention in terms of water, menus, chips and salsa. The drink menu is somewhat limited in terms of varietal selection, its heaviest on beer and margaritas but almost non existent for wine and whiskey selections. The dining room is very spacious and can get noisy when they are quite busy. The tables are situated to provide seating for small and large groups, the staff are very attentive to your needs in terms of chips and salsa refills but at times lacking when it comes to drink refills and verifying food quality. The fajitas are excellent, the vegetable and meat combination is spiced and cooked very well, they do provide rice, beans, cheese, etc. to accompany. I would say the price point for this establishment is spot on. read more

Great place and very good friendly service. Went there on a stormy night so there weren't many customers but the food was delicious. Loved it. Been back a couple more times and still the food and service were very good. We would go back again and again. read more

spent 30$ on this food, jus to get home and seee that they gave my sister chicken instead of steak when she wwas extremely clear over the phone. and didnt give me any sauce for my tacos. I call to ask for a remake of the order I can pick up at a later date bc I have no way to come back, she tells me "you have to ask for the sauce" but she can remake the nachos. since when? every time I come I get the same thing and i've NEVER asked for sauce it automatically comes with the tacos. Then continues to argue over the phone with me over this, like girl i'm not finna eat these dry ass tacoswhich is why I need the fckin sauce like tf , but I wont be eating here again. customer service is trash they need sb else on the phone. El molcajete cantina & grill in Duncan good asf tho go to them! they neva forget the sauce and yes i'm heated bc i'm hungry asf and ts trash read more

El Primo - dry ass tacos nd some fcked up nachos - Mexican Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

We were not sure how the food would be because it is in a small shopping center. We went during lunch, and it was packed. If you can avoid the noon to 1 pm hour I would recommend coming before or after. That was the biggest complaint that we had. The food was delicious. Some of the best Mexican food that we have had in SC. We had the lunch Fajitas and burrito Mexicano. The chicken was cooked perfectly and it had so much flavor. The tomatillo sauce in the burrito was really good, but it did have a bit of a spicy kick. Not too hot, but more than most places have. We will definitely be going back. read more

Sold mexican food with polite servers, nice portion size, and fast service. We go there frequently and were once there when a guest had a major medical emergency. Management handled it professionally and with discretion. Nothing on the menu is profoundly unique but the food is consistent and reasonably priced. read more

Ok this Mexican visit was out of convenience . It was close by and daughter was hungry For a Thursday night this place was very busy However we were seated quickly The chips and salsa -mild and spicy are given to the table , to me, they are fair at best Bland chips and salsa is runny with crushed red pepper added to make it spicy My spinach enchiladas had a good outer sauce but the spinach was either out of a can or frozen- It simply did not taste good My daughters "pollo fundido" was good per her . Chicken In tortilla -baked and mild cream cheese sauce Unfortunately she could only get-- beans Or rice (as one has to pay for the extra side ) guac was too creamy and probably canned I'm not in a hurry to go back read more

Got the nachos, portion size and appearance were good, food was extremely bland. This was during quarantine so it was to go. Perhaps that affected the food quality. read more

Probably the best Mexican restaurant in Duncan. First sign that it's a legit Mexican restaurant is that the servers are all female. Portions are big, flavorful and reasonably priced. Good variety of dishes to choose from. The salsa was kind of weak, not bad, but definitely could have been much better. Overall, great place to eat. Skip the other 2 places in the area: Los Mexicanos and El Molcajete, unless you're looking for watered down TexMex food. read more

Yummy. Good food. Good atmosphere. Worn out benches... but hey aren't all benches worn out at Mexican restaurants? read more

El Primo - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Duncan, South Carolina

I'm originally from San Antonio, TX and I'm use to a lot of flavor in Mexican food and this restaurant delivers that! I've tried many Mexican restaurants between South Carolina and Georgia since moving from Texas and this is one of my number one favorites so far. Thank you El Primo for reminding me of home!! read more

Stopped in here on our way home. It didn't look like much from the outside and the place was basically empty when we arrived. But we decided to give it a try so we sat down and ordered and that's when the magic happened. I had the steak and chicken fajita and my husband had steak Rancho. Hands down some of the best food that we had. And our waitress was fabulous read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Duncan!! They do tend to mess up on to go orders but that has been my only problem..

Just left there for lunch. I had the grilled chicken salad for $6.50. It was really good and the service was fast and friendly. My compatriots had more recognized "mexican" fare and look like they really enjoyed. I am not opposed to returning and will update when we do so. read more

Very good service, well seasoned, prompt service, got my order right 100%. Was very pleased with my experience here.

Food was ok little cold but ok waitress was on spot taking care of us need to up there game abit to warm the food little more will be back in few weeks to try it again an updated review read more

Good Mexican food. We had been searching for places locally and have tried a few that were ok but this one has been the best so far. Everyone had something different from the quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Thumbs up from everyone. Only complaint is that tacos were soggy but that was because they were delivered and had all the ingredients on them while sitting in the tin to go plate so it was expected. I will definitely order from here again when I get the taste read more

The food is great. They will work with you when you have special dietary requests. Owner is available if you need him and very personable. Ready to answer questions if you have them. They wait on you like you are family and you never have to ask for refills on anything. The best Mexican food in the area bar none! This is a family restaurant with a family feel. read more

Disgusting. Took my family to eat there and food was awful. My mom is a vegetarian and ordered a veggie quesadilla -- she got a small tortilla with stuffed with HUGE onion and green peppers. That was their version of a veggie quesadilla. Our chicken fajita had huge green peppers, onions, and legit one piece of squash. They were not busy but we had horrible service. Def won't be back read more

Delicious. Simply delicious. One of my favorite restaurants in the upstate. Every friend we bring here comes back with and without us. Get the fajita nachos! read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Duncan. Food and service is great, prices are good and super clean. Family restaurant.

I've been here a few times for lunch and was blown away by the Chori Pollo, spicy. The service is always quick and friendly, and the food has been consistently delicious. The chips are also usually fresh and warm, with very good salsa(s). For added flavor ask for a side of Pico de Gallo. This is one of my favorite Mexican places in SC. read more

One of the most authentic places I've ever been to. The servers are very attentive to the free chips and salsa refills and drink refills. The dining area feels very homestyle and the servers make you feel very at home here. The portions are huge for such a great low price and at such a great quality and freshness. The servers aren't the greatest english speakers but their kindness and attentiveness make you feel well cared for and part of their family. Overall a great authentic experience that I would gladly have over going to some fancy overpriced franchise. read more

This place has good service. The food is fantastic in my opinion. I am not a foodie and my tastes are considered bland, but this is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. read more

Excellent food, great service what else can I say this place rock's. BEST Mexican Restaurant in Duncan and surrounded area, no questions about! Try and you will see. read more

Was in from out of town for work. Stumbled upon this place off the side of the road and decided to order carry out. Turned out to be good food at a great price with quick service. read more

Me and my boyfriend are regulars here and we absolutely love it. The food is always wonderful and the service is on point. Nothing that we can ever complain about for them read more

I love El Primo. They have "sneaky margaritas" they taste delicious then 10 minutes later the alcohol sneaks up on ya!! They taste so good, they don't use a pre-made mix. I love the pollo fundito, it's super delicious and great with spicy queso. My husband loves the fajitas. It's so much to eat, we always have leftovers. I have tried other Mexican restaurants in town, and nothing compares to El Primo!! read more

So good! We love the owner & he always is friendly! They season their food better than any other Mexican rest in our area! Prices are very good. Service can be sketchy at times, depending on how busy it is, but overall very good experience. They have the cheapest pollo fundido around! Chillaquilleas are BOMB! This is a must go if you are in the area! Cheese dip = yum. Bean dip = yum. read more

Super disappointed that I have to stop eating here due to customer service. Took my family there tonight, and got No smiles, No greetings and to be honest felt like we were causing them inconvenience. Disappointed read more

We are just in town to go to the airport and wanted Mexican for dinner. It is a small restaurant in a strip mall but it is big on flavor. The cheese dip is smooth and spicy and the salsa is delicious. I had the chicken quesadilla and the husband had the fish. The chicken was full of flavor but the fish was more simple. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a flavorful casual meal. read more

Excellent food! Very deceiving from the outside, very nice atmosphere, clean, great table service. Highly recommended.