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    El Primo

    4.0 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Went for lunch today and it was great with no drama. Been awhile since I was here last and was not impressed. Went again today and big improvement. Walked in and seated immediately Server was there immediately and took my order and from there, went very quickly Granted that my order was pretty simple which was their lunch special #7 which is two taco (beef or chicken) with choice of beans of rice. I chose beef and beans. I was surprised how quickly it came out even when they came back and asked if I wanted hard or soft taco's . I chose hard and beans Order was out in about 5-10 minutes which is good. The beef taco's were great and as for as the beans, no texture and very soupy, Need work here. One comment and that is on the traditional appetizer of Chips and Salsa. The Salsa is excellent with a fresh spicy taste. Doesn't look like much on the outside but try the inside

    3 taco special (1 each: chorizo, chicken, fish) included rice & beans. Chips and Salsa were good too.
    Call Me I.

    OK, on my way back from FL, I stopped in :) [ref. my first review] Ordered the 3 Taco Special again- this time three fish tacos. Excellent again. Consistent food, great service and a friendly family run business. Please go there, I know it doesn't look pretty like a chain but the food is what its about. They are just starting out and only a few weeks into it. Soon they will update the decor and have beer for sale but not as of 5/21/15. I met the family (kids too) they are friendly and nice people. That's a good thing right? *** The location is on the North side, in a strip, across from the car wash (blue roofs) *** Thanks for reading.

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    2 years ago

    No chips and salsa,no drink refill, the food was average, left no tip the worse Mexican restaurant ever been to.

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    2 years ago

    Staff was so awkward and the food has no seasoning no color just look plain poor quality Mexican food.

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    4 years ago

    Good service. Shrimp al ajillo, (garlic) was taste full and was open on thanksgiven night. I'll come back with my family.

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    8 years ago

    This place was excellente!!! Fresh, fresh food and delicious! Small and quaint but worth a repeat!

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