Perfect spot for a quick margarita or a family dinner! The food is always fresh and comes out fast. Highly recommend the guacamole and chips and the fajitas so good every time. Service is attentive and consistent, and they even have a private event space with its own bar, which is a great bonus. Definitely a go-to local favorite! read more

First time visiting, found this restaurant from reviews and because it was in close proximity to a planned activity after dinner. Margaritas were great, they make them using fresh syrup instead of bottled and you can tell the difference. Our server was super nice she made some great recommendations. I had the ceviche which was made with white fish shrimp and chopped veggies - it was really good and tasted freshly made. My friend had the camarones à la diabla (deviled shrimp in sauce) she got the sauce on the side just in case but said it was just the right amount of spice. It's nice and cozy inside not overly loud so you can hear yourself talk lol. Will definitely plan on retuning. read more

The birria tacos were cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor: dipped perfectly in the consommé came with rice and beans which made it super filling and honestly so good. The red salsa was extra (still not sure why ) Definitely a solid spot if you're craving birria tacos in the area. worth every bite! Check out my ratedbyaleena page on Instagram for the full review! read more

Primos Locos - QUESABIRRIA with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Never ordering from here again, no toppings on any of the tacos ??? The food has gone downhill since I moved to Elmhurst. read more

Primos Locos - TACOS (3) - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Love this place, first time here and definitely coming back! I highly recommend it and especially if you are looking for a place with different drinks. Isabela took care of me and she's the best! read more

Excellent food , service and prices!!! Beautifully decorated with the perfect touch of intimacy. Drinks are potent! I'm in love with the pineapple infused tequila! read more

Primos Locos - CEVICHE DE CAMARON Y PESCADO - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Recently came for a quick dinner with a friend before a sip and paint class down the street. Vibe is nice and welcoming! Plenty of options on the menu to choose from too. I had the camarones à la diabla and they were delicious. Spicy but not intolerable for sure. Drinks weren't that great IMO. A little too much alcohol and not too balanced with flavors, but could just be my preference. Would consider coming back when I have more time to enjoy different options. read more

Loved the outside patio, the drinks were good and ambiance was good. Food came out fast and portions were big so we took some home for the next day. read more

Primos Locos - Outside patio and strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

One of the strangest experiences I have ever had at a Mexican restaurant. We went there after work one day for some margaritas and food. We ordered the skinny margarita and it was awful...I know it's skinny but at least make it somewhat good. We then ordered just regular margaritas and they tasted better although not the best I've ever had. We then order our food...our waiter seemed nice and competent at first but then he seemed very confused when we were ordering. We then got scared our food would be wrong. We both ordered fajitas. When our food came, it was enchiladas...I told our waiter we ordered fajitas and not enchiladas he seemed very offended and when we asked him to take it back he said "well I guess I have to now". Uhh..yes you do!!! Then 15 min later magically our order was perfectly correct. We were so confused. The food was average. They do have an outdoor patio and the inside looked nice and big. However, it was a strange experiencing and we will not be returning because of this. read more

Primos Locos - La Flaca (skinny margarita) - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Awesome place. Great when there's great weather outside too. Service is great and the food awesome. Presentation of the food was more upscale too yet a bit pricey. However unique flavors that were very tasty. Great time spent here for a Mother's Day outing and dinner. read more

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Nickel and Dimed: Went with my family on half priced select margaritas night. The margaritas tasted like straight tequila asked if we could get more orange liqueur and lime (which were supposed to already be in the drinks)- not unless we payed an additional charge. We then decided to instead pay the standard price for different margaritas and I got the strawberry margarita which again tasted like straight tequila. I asked if I could get a little extra strawberry puree and managed to get one of the smallest shot glasses I've seen of puree - was told if I wanted more I'd have to be charged. I'm surprised my waiter even managed to eke out this glass from the kitchen considering how Scrooge was back there. I ordered the quesabirria which was just meat, cheese and tortilla and asked if I could get bell pepper and onion on it - again if I wanted it I needed to be charged a premium. Also the rice and beans which came with it were in the smallest cups imaginable I've seen restaurants give cups of ranch larger than that. The bill did not properly reflect the order and had the full priced house margaritas (on half price night) still there plus the additional margaritas we ordered. Waiter earlier told us she would take them off the bill when we ordered the other margaritas. Our waiter got them removed when asked but nobody would've known we got overcharged if we just payed and left instead of looking over the receipt. Food was ok though not the kind of quality and quantity I would've liked for the price. Felt like we were dealing with loan sharks instead of a restaurant. We had a great waiter though, very understanding and kind. TLDR: The stinginess and anti consumer practices here manage to make a meal feel like an IRS tax audit. read more

Our first time at Primos Locos this evening. Everything about our meal was outstanding - attentive service, great food, and wonderful Mexican restaurant ambience. We had the shrimp skewers as an appetizer, the house Margaritas, the pork tamales, fajitas and taquitos. You can tell that close attention was paid to the preparation of our food. One of the best Mexican restaurant experiences we've ever had in the Chicago area. read more

We had the spicy shrimp and the fish tacos. The fish tacos were top tier!! Perfectly seasoned, crispy and flavorful. The spicy shrimp are very spicy so be warned. The flavor was great and the refried beans were good, I would however recommend far less pepper in the beans and less of the red sauce for the shrimp. The service was friendly and fast! We sat outside which was clean and nice! The inside was also really clean and had a great vibe. We will definitely come back! read more

Primos Locos - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Margarita for happy hour was so so. Food was good but they charge you for everything extra. We asked for spicy salsa and it was extra 4 dollars. I ordered tacos and I was asked if I wanted rice and beans with it and said without realizing that there will be extra charge and sure thing 7 dollars for that. And then they charge you for using credit card. So I don't know if I will come back. read more

The ambiance is good. The food is good but definitely not authentic Mexican. So if that is what you are looking for this isn't the place. The tacos were still good though. read more

Every taco was amazing. The queso was flavorful and the elote was a memorable appetizer too. The waitress was very sweet and timed our appetizers and entrees perfectly. Food was still amazing after reheating too. I loved the decor and will definitely be back to enjoy the patio next time. read more

Primos Locos - Carne Loca Taco, Tinga Taco, Camaron Taco - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Lousy service! We went for happy hour. Waitress was rude. Rolled her eyes at us. Was difficult and ignorant. Small food. Bad mgt.

Wow, what a great find. The ambiance is great, especially on Saturday night when they have live musicians playing from table to table. The food is reasonably priced, and delicious. The mix and match tacos were great, and the burritos are enormous -- easily a second meal. Margaritas are great as well. It was extremely busy when we went (will make a reservation next time) but service was fast and friendly. We'll definitely be back! read more

I was in Elmhurst for Clinical Training, and it was also Cinco De Mayo! Everything in the area had waits longer than an hour! If you know me.... I LOVE TACOS! (As a matter of fact I stopped by three spots near by, and they all were amazing) Our plan was to have a margarita and leave, however, one of the owners was dinning in and gave us his seats when they left. Let's just say Cinco de Mayo was a success! Thank you @primoslocoselmhurst for the amazing food and vibes! If you're ever in the Elmhurst area, be sure to stop by and grab a plate and a Spicy Mescal Margarita! You will not be disappointed! The owners were so kind, and our Bartender Alex held the bar down!! #cincodemayo #tacos #margaritas #primoslocs #clinicals #doulalife #asadoula #ghi #datenight #tacosandmargaritas #Marachiband #elmhursteats #elmhurst read more

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Food great yum yum Service great from mr.Jose Ambiance super relax y acogedor 10 de 10 read more

Primos Locos - Mojito - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

I went today with my husband and father in law. The food and the space were decent (7/10). However, we had an older waiter who, as he was placing our food, very blatantly said "I will serve the men first then the woman can eat." Because of this none of us will be returning. read more

I recently had my wedding there. Alex and Jose where amazing. The food was delicious and plentiful.

We found this place on a whim. Good portion sizes, great price, and the atmosphere was stellar. They have both inside and outside seating with a roaming duo of musicians that sang to us during our meal (only on Saturdays). Their wait staff was attentive and always refilling our drinks. read more

In retrospect it's a nice place but on the pricey side. Also no complete dinners. So beans and rice are extra BUT you can't buy tacos individually. That's just odd. read more

Stopped in for an early dinner on Sunday and we asked to be seated outside. Just lovely! Service was exceptional, very attentive. We ordered drinks, appetizers, and each of us got a different 3-taco meal, with a side of fresh-roasted sweet potatoes, and everything was fresh, wholesome, and delicious. There were not a ton of vegan or vegetarian options, but my zucchini tacos were fantastic and I would definitely order those again. I love this location, it has been updated and is very modern and bright. read more

Primos Locos - zucchini tacos - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Want to be charged $4 for salsa and a $2 delivery charge for sitting outside? Then come here for average food and so-so service. This place used to be great - but the menu changed and so did the quality - but not the high prices. Three people for dinner, no booze - just quesadillas, guac, 2 tacos, 2 burritos - $83 without tip. Wait, what? So sorry, won't be back. read more

We hadn't been here in a while because of our prior visits not being great. We wanted to give it another try and I'm not sure what changes they made but whatever they did was perfect! Our service was amazing and the food was delicious!! The food came quick, chips and salsa were nonstop and it was overall a great evening. We will definitely be back! read more

You often can't tell the quality Mexican restos by the surroundings. I've been in beautiful places where the food was awful, and complete shitholes where the cuisine was off the hook. This place here is nice enough on the eyes--the usual "Mexican" decor you find in every city, with the possible exception of Laredo, El Paso, and other south Texas environs. What they serve here is notch above, for sure. The de rigueur Chips and Salsa were quite tasty, if they aren't making the chips themselves, they've found a fab supplier, 'cos these were very fresh and full of that corn-y goodness that can't be faked. The Salsa was spicy, but not too. A perfect starter. It was a large table (about 11 folks), and no one else at it ordered any boozes, so I didn't either; therefore, a review of the Margarita will have to wait. Gotta say, though, I'll bet those salty little crunchies would have gone down a treat with a tart-sweet tequila-laden quaff. Wife ordered Quesadillas with cheese/onion only and they were good. I'd prefer them stuffed with rajas as well, but that's my taste. I swung with a trio of tacos, and here again, I believe the torts were hecho en casa. You can mix and match, and I did. the "Primos" house specialty was worth the choice. Marinated Skirt Steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa negra. Yum. I followed that with a fine AlPastor and a Carnitas. All three hit the spot. Service was pro and efficient. Everyone else at the table agreed the place was tip-top, and there were more than a few folks who are Mexican cuisine aficionados. We'll be back here for sure... read more

Could not order Horchata online so called to make an order. After taking our order the man on the phone suggestes we order online since it would go directly to the kitchen and be a bit quicker. We ordered over the phone so we could order the drink. Voice was also very quiet on the phone, but we made our order. It took about 10 minutes lober than they said it would. Not a big deal, but we had to wait in our car a bit longer outside. Chicken Enchiladas honestly could have used more cheese, but otherwise I had no issues. Chimichanga could have been more crispy. Only the ends we were a bit crispy. Sauce and insides were very good though. Chicken Taco salad looked great. I did not eat that dish so I can't comment, but looked very good. Horchata was good as well. On the sweeter side for Horchata, but I liked the sweet. read more

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I don't normally eat steak and was originally going to go with chicken tacos until someone in my party ordered the steak nachos. That steak blew my mind and I grabbed the menu to find a dish with carne asada. I went with the tacos and do not regret it one bit! These steak tacos were possibly some of the best I've ever had. The pieces were quite big but the flavor - WOW! this place knows what they're doing. Service was super attentive, filling up drinks, taking plates and bottles, bringing extras, and more. He was one step ahead of all of our requests ... even for a party of 8. That takes serious skill! Can't wait to tell everyone about this spot, and come back in the future. See you soon! read more

Primos Locos - Carne Loca Taco - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Cool vibe and good lunch specials Very good bartenders and specialty Margarita's Has indoor dining as well as a nice patio read more

Amazing food and even better service! The pineapple infused tequila is to die for. The bartender Abraham told me they change the pineapples ever week so it's always fresh! He also recommended the Pescado tacos that were absolutely amazing. The manager, Eliceo, checked in to ensure my experience was everything I wanted. I've been here several times and have never been disappointed or let down by the drinks, food or staff. Absolutely recommend coming here! UPDATE!! I today Santiago and Alex served me at the bar, and once again, superior service! Drinks were great and food was phenomenal. Nothing tops the service I have received here at Primos! Highly recommend stopping by! Side note.... Santiago makes the BEST micheladas!! read more

My husband and I stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch. We started with the cheese dip and we knew it was going to be a great lunch experience. The salsa and chips to start were crisp and refreshing. The queso dip was thin in consistency and full of flavor. We ordered the enchiladas plate and the three tacos. The mole on the enchiladas was chocolatey in the best way. Flavor was deep. We had the al pastor and ground beef tacos. We had no leftovers. They were perfectly executed and we left content and full! We enjoyed the ambiance and the convenient location being in downtown Elmhurst. Service was fine and nothing noteworthy. It was not busy so no issues there! read more

Great food and drinks. Staff was friendly and the outdoor and inside sitting is super nice! This place should have more traffic based on my experience. :) read more

Great for drinks. Nice patio in the back -- lively and fun! Seating in the front of the restaurant is also good if you want something more relaxed (quieter and no music). They are still taking some COVID precautions by placing dividers. I've had some of the food before, it's good. Upscale Mexican -- the steak is very good though. Everything is well seasoned. Just don't really like they're chips. But that's just me. Drinks here are always amazing-- haven't had anything I didn't love! I'd recommend the Angel Fresh (really refreshing with the cucumber and mint). When this place busy, the staff ensures that you're still having an enjoyable time. They are quick and attentive and very helpful. read more

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First time giving Primos a try and it's a smidge above average your local Mexican restaurant. We started off with the guacamole as an appetizer which I recommend. You can tell it's been prepared fresh. We also started out with margaritas which were prepared strong FYI! I started out with your traditional marg for $10 but switched to the strawberry marg which I liked better. I ordered the al pastor tacos which were very good. Double tortilla along with a generous portion of meat. I would recommend the pastor tacos. We dined outside due to COVID - staff were friendly and all practicing safe guidelines. Overall good, it's just a good local Mexican restaurant for a nice evening out. Nothing out of this world, but I definitely enjoyed a well prepared taco and strong margarita! read more

Primos Locos - Al Pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Over-priced, non-authentic food and tasteless cocktails! The wait staff was inattentive and messed up my order. Don't waste your time and money here. read more

Don't get me wrong. The quality of the food is really great and the interior is clean and nice in the even have the partitions in between the tables for social distancing, but tacos, three of them, for $15? Common now. We ended up getting the chicken fajitas and suizo steak burrito. The suizo sauce wasn't as cheesy as I hoped it would be and made the burrito kinda soggy. Meh. Still like a 6.5 out of ten since the meat was decent but I think the mixed greens detract from the burrito. The fajitas were a good option even if they were 17 bucks. The fajitas came with rice and beans. This was a lot of food. There's no way you'll leave this place hungry that's for sure. I do like the service and the people that worked here were great. I just think for this location, the prices seem to be too steep. read more

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Authentic! Great atmosphere and superb food! Generous servings. The Mexican rice and refried beans bring you instantly to Mexico. Great selection of Taquila and Mexican beers. Parking garage close by. read more

Primos Locos - Chimichanga plate - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Stop by for a drink today, wow Santi what an amazing new drink. Always a great time. Everyone here is like family, from Cece greeting us welcoming us in, ( we have been here a lot in 2 yrs) and she always has a smile on her face to Santi and Alex making our amazing drinks. Mezcal and Chel and night in Oaxaca read more

Primos Locos - Amazing Mezcal and Chel. Drink by Santi. Soooo good - Mexican Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois