Came here for a quick bite with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. This place does the simple things really well, which, honestly, is harder to find than it should be. The short rib taco on a soft flour tortilla with spicy roja sauce was incredible, super tender, deeply flavorful, and one of those bites you keep thinking about after. Loved that they serve both salsa and guacamole with the chips, both fresh, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. And the skinny margarita? Clean, crisp, not too sweet, and exactly how a proper skinny should be. Service was fantastic, and parking was easy with a side lot off PCH, which is always a plus. A spot that keeps it simple...and gets it right. Would absolutely come back. read more

Prima Cantina - Short rib taco on a soft flour shell with spicy roja sauce - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

I was really disappointed with my experience. I ordered the carne asada plate, and the meat came out undercooked--almost raw. We brought it to their attention, expecting a fresh plate, but instead they took our same plates back to the kitchen and simply cooked the same meat again. At that point, it felt very unsanitary and honestly unappetizing. Once food has already been served and handled, it shouldn't be reheated and sent back out. A new plate should have been prepared. Unfortunately, this completely ruined the experience for us. Food quality and proper handling are basic expectations, and this fell short on both. Not coming back here. read more

Items purchased: Guacamole & Chips, Rice Bowl, Veggie Bowl. 2 Margaritas. $68.00 Food: A, Food was Fresh and nicely presented and came out the kitchen in a timely manner. Service: A, Hostess and Waiter greeted us and were polite and courteous. Cleanliness: A, Dining area and outside patio were clean. Bathroom was clean and stocked. Value: A, Pricing was on point. Ambiance: A, Pleasant and Relaxed. read more

We had a lovely dinner here after a beach day. The service was great- attentive but not hovering and the food was good. Nice sized portions and yummy food. read more

Prima Cantina - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

I really would recommend this place if you are a Mexican food lover! The place was very quiet when I went which was around 2 pm on a Friday. They have a parking lot too so you don't need to worry about parking. The staff were very nice too and sweet. I think because there weren't a lot of people when I went, we got served our food very fast which was great! I think I would order most of the items here again. If you love Elote and esquite, you should try their corn esquite. I also really liked their guacamole and salsa. I was not too much of a fan of the chicken enchiladas but J did enjoy the shrimp tacos. Definitely coming back here to try more! They do have bathrooms in their restaurant too which is great since some restaurants don't have that. read more

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Prima is hands-down, the best Mexican food in Malibu! The staff is always very friendly and the vibe is always fun! I usually sit at the bar with friends so we can eat, have a cocktail and be social. My favorite dish there is the veggie bowl! I always add a protein so that I get the best of both worlds! Their chips and salsa are to die for, so be careful not to fill up on them and miss out on your meal. The portions are perfect for bringing home leftovers too! read more

Prima Cantina - Baja bowl with chicken! - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

The staff were really nice and helpful. My husband was served the incorrect plate cheese enchiladas instead of chicken enchiladas. They remade the plate and were really nice about it. Lobster tacos were delicious. We loved how the surf and turf burrito was served it looked like a sushi roll. The fajita plate was huge. The beans were ok put I am pretty picky on pinto beans. Highly recommended the mango habanero margarita. read more

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beautiful restaurant & delicious food!!! staff was attentive and checked in frequently making sure everything was okay! very happy with our experience, will be back!! read more

Prima Cantina - prima burrito - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

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Really great food amazing service and so clean! I can't wait to come back again We got quesadilla, carne asada tacos and the corn. Super good!!!! I wish I got photos before we devoured it all! read more

Prima cantina has a very family feel in Malibu. The prices are really affordable and there are a lot of options with many kind of seafoods. The service is really good and margaritas are yummy. read more

Love this location and the new restaurant. The service and food were excellent. Our server was Heather. What a sweet and helpful person. She really took her time and made our lunch special! Completely recommend this place!! read more

I'm a local. Live on the beach near Geoffreys. i've been to Prima Cantina now about 5 times. Tonight, I sat at the bar. Started off with a Paloma and a shot. Great mix and the bartender rocks. Had the 3 shrimp tacos, flower tortilla's, a la carte. They came out of the kitchen hot and delicious. Their salsa is some of the best i've had and way better than any of the other local Mex joints like La Nena and Cafe Habana, the latter of which I think is not good food at all. I'm glad to have PC in the neighborhood. read more

A clean, well-lighted place. Came in here Thursday, Friday and Saturday night and walked away content each time - except for the 49ers. On Thursday ordered the Surf and Turf Burritto and what came out was a Sushiritto or a Burrushi - a burrito cut up like a sushi roll. Unique and good! On Friday ran in for nachos and went to the end of Malibu Road to watch a SpaceX/Starlink launch. The nachos were hot but the rocket was hotter! Those launches are cool. Returned on Saturday to watch the Five Time World Champion San Francisco Football 49ers not become the Six Time World Champion Football 49ers as they got massacred by the Seattle Seahawks. Went in Wednesday night with V. Sat at the bar. She got the veggie bowl and the Burrushi/Sushiritto and said it was good. This place really is clean and well lighted. The chips are warm and the atmosphere is warmer. A good place to hang, talk story, watch sports. Eat, drink and be merry. read more

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Great new spot on PCH~ traveled from Thousand Oaks to try~ Well worth the drive! Friendly staff, Awesome Food and Drinks~ Come check it out read more

Prima Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

1st time trying this spot. I got the Steak Asada Torta. The steak was seasoned well and was tender. The bread used was fresh and wasn't saugy from sauce. Everything was fresh. The lime crema aioli was fire. It made the whole sandwich. The only thing that was missing was refried beans. Doesn't come with beans in it .Other then that though it was great. Definitely gonna order again with refried beans in it . read more

Prima Cantina - Asada Torta. - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

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Very nice Mexican food spot, I recommend any of the tacos or steak bowl. Everything was seasoned really well and the place is super clean. The only thing better than the food was the service from Ray. He made recommendations, jokes and made the experience great for us. You have to try this place! read more

Walked in to this new little gem along PCH to pick up lunch today. Parking was convenient. I was warmly greeted by staff and food was prepared quickly for my pick-up order. I ordered lunch for myself and my colleagues. I ordered the shrimp caesar wrap which was a 6.5/10. The portion size was ample and ingredients were fresh! However, I wouldn't call this a Caesar wrap because the sauce used on the wrap did not have the sharpness of Caesar dressing and it was in fact pretty bland. Also, I'm pretty certain the wrap was missing the cheese and the tortilla strips. I threw some hot sauce on the wrap and ate it but would not order it again. My coworkers ordered a chicken burrito and steak tortas and those were highly rated so maybe I'll try something else next time! read more

Prima Cantina - Shrimp Caesar Wrap - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

Love Prima!!! Food is delicious and service is excellent!! Ethan makes fantastic cocktails!!! Also love the beach decor!! Highly recommend!! read more

This place is creeping up to become the go-to Mexican spot in Malibu... and that's saying a lot. The staff? Mad friendly... welcoming energy soon as you walk in... and you can tell they're still new but locked in. There's real pride in what they're building. Visually the space is fire. Polished and cozy but still got a cool edge... you can tell they thought about every detail. The enchiladas? Straight bangers... saucy, cheesy, and hit just right. But the chicken pozole? That one caught me off guard. Absolute sleeper hit... rich, flavorful, and built like somebody's abuelita was back there making it personal. Service was attentive without doing too much... solid balance between casual and dialed in. The menu doesn't feel bloated... just tight and intentional. Everything we ordered came out fresh and plated like they cared. This is the kind of spot that's gonna have a cult following in a minute. It's giving... if Selena quit music to open a taqueria in a Nancy Meyers film. read more

We loved this--perfect for after a day at the beach. Food is super delish--and the salsa was amazing. Staff is really nice and friendly. Definitely will be back read more

Prima Cantina - Quesadilla and Baja Rice Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

Food and service was great! We will be back!! The full bar was perfect and tacos we had were delicious!

The food was so good and service is great! Very welcoming place. Definitely would come here again. read more

Prima Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

The food is excellent- flavorful, beautifully served and generous portions. The guacamole is addictive! Most of our party of eight went away with leftovers. The atmosphere is light and bright, with friendly staff. Free parking on site. Highly recommended. read more

Ethan was the absolute best!!!! His energy made my whole night! Highly recommended going here for drinks & dinner!

From the moment we walked in, we were charmed with this new spot in Malibu. Greeted by the gracious owner Renee. We found a spot at the bar. The decor is fresh and beachy. Nice tequila selection (which is growing as they just opened a week ago), and the bartender (I think his name was Pete) really knew his stuff, a true professional, and to top it off, he food was delicious, too. Great guac, delicious fish tacos. Can't wait to come back again but I think I'll never see it this slow again because once the word gets out, this will be the new hot spot in Malibu so get there early if you want to chance to try it before the rush read more

What a fantastic New Incarnation in Malibu's new Prima Cantina !! The restaurant has been beautifully remodeled, super cozy , beachy/elegant -- Tulum meets St Barth's!!! Food is great -- Mexican at its best-- simple, healthy full of flavor and fresh ingredients!!! This is definitely a fit for Malibu!! read more

Lobster tacos and Carne Asada tacos are AMAZING! Not from the area but would highly recommend. The rest of the menu looks great too!

Happened to pass by and see Prima Cantina Malibu was finally open!! It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant and amazing food. Great cocktails with incredible service!! Will definitely be back!!! read more

Prima Cantina - Quesadilla de pollo - Mexican Near Me - Malibu, California

Highly recommend this gem. Stopped by yesterday with my friend after a relaxing beach day. Tyler makes great cocktails. Great selection of Tequila. Food was amazing, fresh and healthy. Ordered shrimp fajitas. Veggies were amazing. Friendly chill vibes. The owner, Nando was so very welcoming. Looking forward to my next beach day and stopping by for drink and mingle avoiding traffic heading east. Recommend arriving early as limited seating at the bar (if that's your mission!). Happy hour Mon-Fri. Cheers!!! read more

Great food! Great tacos! Super fresh and yummy. Especially like the shrimp taco, the asada, and the fish, so far that's what I've tried. And THE BEST salsa I've had! Can't stop eating the chips and salsa. A new go to for Malibu read more