From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, welcoming, and full of life--especially with the gorgeous pothos plants vining everywhere . Marisa, the owner, is incredible: friendly, passionate, and clearly pouring her heart into this place. I love supporting women-owned businesses, and Primas makes it easy to do so. I had the Al Pastor Carnitas Bowl, and wow--impressively perfect. You know when a dish delivers even better than what you imagined? That was this. My partner ordered the Better Than Burrito with fresh jalapeños, and it absolutely lived up to the name. Pro tip: ask for the spicy tomatillo salsa--hands down one of the best I've had. Huge shout-out to Yazmine, our bartender, who provided truly excellent service and made the whole experience even better. Love your margs!!! And Springfield Brewing Company has a special Primas Mexican Lager that made the Untappd checkin extra special We originally came in because we were killing time while waiting on tire service next door at Discount Tire--but we'll 100% be back on purpose. We love it here and can't wait to return! gracias! read more

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Primas provided catered appetizers for our school's teachers for Teacher Appreciation week. They were very generous and easy to work with! All of the teachers commented on how yummy the queso and guac were! Thank you, Primas! read more

Having recently moved to Springfield from Texas where Tex-Mex reigns, it has been difficult for my husband to find what he is looking for. When we go to a New Mexican restaurant, he orders 2 beef enchiladas to make sure his favorite entree is made to his liking. His comment about the enchiladas at Prima's was, "Closest thing I've found to Texas so far." I've been looking for chile relleno that wasn't fried, and Prima's came through with flying colors on that hunt. Service was fast and good. We will return often to satisfy our Mexican food cravings. read more

Great food, sassy staff, and consistently awesome. The daily specials are good deals, the chips and salsa are tasty. What more could you ask for, at reasonable prices? read more

Visited Springfield, Mo and tried Primas Mexican food. Didn't have a lot of time to enjoy a great meal but Primas was very authentic and reasonably priced. Primas has seating to accommodate and size of party hut do recommend calling ahead. Tried the Carnitas plate which came with beans and rice and was very good Will be back to update the review. read more

Primas Mexican Kitchen - Carnitas plate - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Great food and price. Nice and professional staff. Nice devour and parking good. Great place

Awesome food and wonderful servers. Primas is definitely our favorite place to eat in Springfield.

Very stylish Mexican restaurant with great food. My wife and I went there for lunch and were greeted by friendly staff and very savory lunch menu with reasonable prices. I had the Burrito de Carnitas which I didn't realize would be smothered with cheese sauce. I normally don't like that but this cheesy sauce was scrumptious! I also tried the Rancheros beans which was so tasty with a hint of chorizo in it. My wife got the chicken enchilada which she raved over. It's a nice place for that special night out. Can't wait to come back. read more

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we used to love eating here but lately it's been very hit and miss. No consiatency. Ordered Al pastor street tacos and they were chicken w pineapple and large crispy shells. Cooks don't know what they are doing. My mother's chili relleno was burned. We are trying out other Mexican restaurants instead read more

First time at this place. Pretty good experience. I had the tortilla so with the quesadilla. Tasted quite good. This is a nice restaurant, attentive staff. Try it out. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing, the waitress was so sweet but we waited 40 minutes for our food

Went here this afternoon for dinner, I had a chicken chimichanga and a ground beef taco. The taco was not very flavorful with the ground beef having no real flavor. The chimichanga was better with queso cheese, smothered over it, the size was small for a chimichanga. Most times the salsa and chips are good enough to just eat those and call it an evening, but the salsa (mild) was I believe just crushed tomatoes, no cilantro, and no onions. The server was very nice and friendly. The price for both items was very reasonable but don't think I'll be back. read more

Right away I was a little surprised that there weren't more people eating dinner in here! My guess is the location maybe isn't super convenient for people who actually live in the area, but I don't know. I thought it was good! The chips were on the thinner side which I like. I was nearly falling asleep at any moment after a long day, and the chips alone seemed to be just the fuel that I needed to make me feel much better! The salsa was also nice. I liked the consistency that was the right combination between smooth and chunky. I also thought it was a good amount of spiciness, and I didn't even ask if they had a spicier option like I do a lot of the time. I ordered the San Miguel enchiladas. The description in the menu really caught my attention because it mentioned a "light lemon and sour cream sauce".... mmmm! I liked the sauce a lot. Not super sour but a bit, and nice and creamy too. It also wasn't too thick, which I liked. The chicken inside was also good and wasn't too dry. I thought it was interesting how there wasn't a reformed beans option (just pinto or black) because that's just what I'm used to. I did realize that the pinto beans were a bit mushier like refried beans though, so maybe they were and just weren't listed that way? Anyway, I got the black beans and rice. Both were good but nothing necessarily super memorable about either. There weren't lots of people working there, but they were all kind and welcoming. The restaurant was clean and wasn't too noisy (although again there weren't many people there). The overall atmosphere was cool too. It almost had a relaxing feel to it, like you were at some kind of semi casual resort in Mexico or something. read more

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I'm sorry but this place is starting to go downhill. The food used to be pretty good but sometime over the last year (it's been about that long since I've last been here I think) it's gotten a little bleh. Another thing is now instead of just getting free water like every other restaurant in this nation does, they bring it out to you in a bottled water container and charge you for it. No thanks, I'll go elsewhere. Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen in this town and quite a few are better. read more

Great food: my signature burrito was awesome..ground beef. The rancheros beans with chorizo were very good, and a flavorful and unique option vs refried beans. Fresh jalapeños in their spicy salsa.,,excellent...guacamole also excellent. Drinks: Bartenders stock a wide variety of tequilas and two mezcals....servers were very kind and attentive...unlike other Mexican restaurants...seating was roomy, comfortable, and I could easily have a conversation. Primas rocks, highly recommended. read more

We love Primas and go there often. Just wanted to give a shout out to Alyssa. She was our server for a special event and she was a pro! She handled everyone's order ,never got anxious and worked very hard to make our event great! Well done! read more

12/29/2023 visiting from out of state. Truly an accident that the FULL glass of water was dumped straight into my sons lap. Ok things happen. The waitress seemed to then rush us out of getting boxes and our ticket. Then insult to mishap the manger did not even compensate the meal. He said he took the appetizer off and offered my son a $5 gift card. Well getting home the appetizers still shows on my receipt and why would anyone want to go back for subpar food and discourteous management. read more

primas mexican grill is pushy to order very mid food. not a lot of flavor options. overpriced.

The waitress was extremely nice, attentive and offered selections. The decor was nice and warming and the lighting was calming. The food was delicious the chicken fajita nachos are very good. The guacamole needed a little salt but other than that I am happy with my meal and will return again! read more

Primas Mexican Kitchen - Chicken fajita nachos! - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I've been eating here for years starting first with their old Chesterfield Village site, then settling into their S. Glenstone location. There are many ways to judge a restaurant: strictly food taste & quality; the atmosphere & service; creativity & longevity. Primas scores consistently high in each aspect. Their setting on Glenstone is well-balanced with the indoor, outdoor, bar area with TV and capability of handling larger parties in the back room. The food is consistently superior across the menu. Perhaps other Mexican restaurants may excel in a particular dish but lack the overall consistency - quality that you can bank on. A restaurant you have full confidence it with no reservation in recommendation. I've settled on some standards: The Queso Flameado with Chorizo & warm tortillas is an exceptional appetizer which can be easily shared; the traditional guacamole with their unique chips is a must; & the simple Fajita Nachos with both chicken & beef is a classic share. With the variations in fajitas, burritos & enchiladas, it's difficult to pick a favorite entre, but the Enchiladas Guastecas with chicken & spinach, and the spicy El Diablo Burrito are go-to's. While individual tastes vary, I would challenge anyone to find a more varied, appealing, upscale Mexican menu in Springfield...so explore! Tips: Try the optional whole black beans instead of pintos paired with rice as a side; opt for a pitcher of margaritas rather than individual glasses when in a party of 4 or more; substitute Reposado versus silver or gold tequila, or upgrade to the Cadillac Margarita in lieu of the house for a smoother, more enjoyable cocktail. Enjoy your evening in pleasing surroundings with personable service, enjoying some the best Mexican food in the area. read more

Chicken fajitas were really good. I really like the seasoning they had on them! The frijoles rancheros were very good, and I don't really like beans, so that's saying something! It was clean and the service was great. When I'm back in Springfield, I'll definitely eat here again! read more

Average food. It's expensive. Not much else to tell you about it, better options. Go to El Sombrero on West battlefield, across from HyVee read more

I used to love Primas. I've been back several times since 2015, the service is always great. The food however is no longer enjoyable. Tasteless. The corn tortillas always fall apart. How do you not know how to properly cook a corn tortilla? Blahhhh. Sad to say but this is no longer a place I chose to eat. read more

Good salsa and chips. It was delivered and the tacos fell apart right away. Will definitely try the veggie fajitas next time

Be aware! They charge extra for credit cards! Came in for taco Tuesday-food was predictable. Service was just ok. read more

It's amazing! I've been there 3 times in the past couple years and always end up.getting the beef burrito and it's always the same. How do they do that? How did they find a way to completely remove the flavor of their "beef"? If you don't like the flavor of beef but want to get the beef burrito, no fears. You won't taste any beef flavor. read more

One is too high of rating. Avoid this place if you like service. You will get no service. Not even bad service. None. I sat at the bar, on a Monday. Not busy at all. It took the bartender 10 minutes to even acknowledge me. I was one of 3 people at the bar. I order a beer and water. He had to write it down. That should have been my first red flag. It took another 5 min to get a draft beer. Water came about 10 minutes later. The bartender finally took my order, chips and salsa and chicken fajitas. At the same time, a couple sits at the other end of the bar. Bartender takes their order. After about 5 min, they get chips and salsa. Another 5 min later they get their dinner. At this time it has been 25 minutes since I sat down. I would attribute the crap service to lack of servers but I'd be wrong. Place has all sorts of servers AND the couple at the other end already had all their food. Bartender is terribly slow. Avoid this place. It looked dirty. It is definitely mismanaged. read more

I was greeted promptly and promptly stay seated. The waiter was prompt in taking my order and the food was delivered in short order. It was early afternoon so there weren't many people there at the time. The food was good the place appeared clean. I don't eat anything with pork in it so I did not eat their refried beans which has lard in it. They were willing to substitute rice for the beans. read more

Generic as can be. I'd rather go to Taco Bell honestly. It was the epitome of gringo Mexican food.

They have the best chips at this restaurant! We've never had a bad meal there, and we have been there many times. The staff is great, and the restaurant is always clean, we will be back! read more

If I could put 0 I would. To Start with the drinks and appetizers , I ordered a michelada and it had to have been the nastiest one I've ever had it tasted sour and just all around bad . The queso is super thick and cold, the elote bites were pretty good for the most part. We got our food and everything with steak was dry and over cooked and we had asked for medium. We took one bite of everything (except the elote bites) and left it. Service was a good 3/10. Never again will we come back read more

Outstanding food! The signature burrito was delicious. The chile rellenos carnitas was excellent. The chips cheese dip and salsa were outstanding. read more

Mediocre fare and service are the most notable takeaways from this run-of-the-mill psuedo-Mexican stop on Springfield's south side. Although everything on the menu seems to be edible, the flavors aren't particularly inspired - and neither are the lethargic staff, who seem wholly uninterested in their work. During my visit, I sampled the signature Primas Nachos, which were a semi-warm, soggy mess, and a chicken dish that was marginally better. Chips and salsa were delivered to my table after ordering, which was kind of weird, and neither were all that flavorful. My bill wasn't necessarily expensive, but the rather blasé experience made it seem pricey all the same - and, combined with the other factors mentioned here, probably means I won't go back. read more

Primas Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Amazing food--chimichanga was incredible! Our server, Deanna, was awesome--super friendly with fantastic service--even with us have a large group! We never ran out of chips & salsa--always a plus! read more

Olivia was our server. She was super chill and looked after us. Good food, service; clean facilities.

Service wasn't great. We saw the manager remind the server about us multiple times. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that a few choices could be made vegan. I order the fajitas. Unfortunately they lacked any flavor and the vegetables were mush. The vegetables were mostly diced tomatoes and onions. The lettuce and guacamole that comes with the dish were browned in spots. And the salsa tasted liked sweet tomato paste. Overall not a great experience and will not be returning. read more

Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Springfield. No matter when I go or what I order, everything is incredible and fresh. They have great lunch specials, be sure to check them out! My favorite is the enchilada guastecas! read more

This is my favorite place so far. The staff is great specially Marisa (the owner). They make sure to make you feel at home. The jalapeño margarita is a success. I was sad when the Chesterfield location closed, but Glenstone is just as good and the food may be even better. read more

I've had better dog food then what this place serves! The food is horrible it looks like they went to the store and microwaved the food then let it sit just long enough to get cold then when they bring it out they ask if you need anything to go with your "meal" I ask for sour cream and our server brought it out as I finished eating she then apologized for taking so long but yet still charged for it. This place sucks read more

Primas Mexican Kitchen - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

The waiter immediately brought us chips, salsa, and water and kept checking with us if we needed anything. My Cadillac Margarita was fantastic asked if they would make a Mexican coffee with Tequila and Kahlua and they made it perfect! The food was delicious and was a very pleasant dining experience. We will be back soon. read more