An establishment for a reason! I will never turn down tacos and firmly believe that they're hard to get wrong. I came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend, a little after peak lunch hours. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The parking lot was full and the restaurant, bustling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the outside, it doesn't look like much and upon walking inside, it transports you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered 4 different tacos- chorizo, asada, lengua, and al pastor- and a tamarind agua fresca. My friend got the shrimp sopes. The food came out quick and super fresh! The plate came with two salsas and I got more at their salsa bar at the front. Honestly, wasn't crazy about any of them (I tried 6!), which was the biggest disappointment of tbe meal. The tacos were otherwise good and lots of flavor. I was so happy they included the roasted onions, too. There were other menu items that looked phenomenal but will definitely try whenever I came back! read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This place is as authentic as it gets!! The food is incredible, [[HIGHLIGHT]]facilities bright and clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], service impeccable. I came on taco Tuesday- specials on tacos. I tried the pollo, carnitas, and al pastor. My favorite were the Al pastor - nice char and sweetness. The tacos came with fried green onions, fresh radishes, red and green sauce. What an amazing gem! I will for sure be back! read more

Tried shrimp tacos for the first time with my friend (I usually get steak) It was pretty good, but my friend whose had shrimp tacos before said it was okay read more

Taqueria Los Primos - 2 steak tacos, 2 shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

It's the SPOT! This is our go to taco spot. Their tortas and tacos always hit. We usually get tacos de tripa (bien dorada) / Alpastor / Asada and torta de Milanese de pollo. Horchata also hits every time. I can honestly say I've never been disappointed. If you're ordering taking out - as soon as you walk in someone's at a table with all the go to orders. You can also stand in the separate line for dine in and then they give you a number and you can choose open seating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have an inside and outside area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't forget to also get extra salsas, jalepenos, or pickled onions at the stand right next to the door. read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

The most color Mexican restaurant with authentic food! Be prepared to speak Spanish, but the staff is able to understand a little English. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is always packed because the food is so great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Asada Taco - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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This was our first time and I would happily go back. You order and pay at the counter and they bring the food to your table once ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is bright and unapologetically Mexican and I love it. They even have an ofrenda in the corner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is parking in the back. I was afraid to park behind the hotel next door that shares the same parking lot but it seemed like a lot of people were parking there and going to the restaurant. The Quesabirria I got was excellent. The consume that came with it was not very flavorful, but fortunately the quesabirria was delicious without it. My friend got a variety of tacos and the Al pastor was his favorite. They did not have the plantains/bananas today for the Licuada de fresa y platano so I got it with just the strawberries. It was good, but I want to try it again when they have the platanos. read more

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You ever just want to gate keep so bad? That's how I feel about Taqueria Los Primos. I've been making the 40 minute trip out here for the last few years because I love it that much. The shrimp tacos are my go to, but I've also had the Caldo de Mariscos and the Shrimp Quesadilla. Don't leave without trying the Tres Leches. It's literally the best. The service is great. This is an order at the front and they bring it to you type of place. Great place for up to four people, but I wouldn't do more than that because it's tight. No frills. read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Authentic Mexican food, with a realistic atmosphere complete with sombreros, artwork and music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The elotes are amazing. I had the enchiladas de mole and was not disappointed. If everything else wasn't so good, I may have dropped a star for the guacamole, but it wasn't bad, just didn't taste fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a large outdoor area for large groups & plenty of parking in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is quick and efficient. This is our go-to for excellent Mexican food and it's 30 mins from our house. Bonus, my wife likes it and she is picky! read more

This is my favorite and #1 place for classic Mexican food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything about this place is home and nothing but love.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music the people NOBODY IS TOPPING THIS![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only Places close are deep in VA baby so pick one I lived in Cali middle through high school 2 exits from the border... so ikwtfitb!!! And if you understood what that means you should follow me lol cause your definitely part of my community! Viva la Mexico #followthefatboy IG: eatfatboy TT: promojimmy read more

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Amazing food. Very authentic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Festive location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Place your order at the counter and they deliver to your table. Everything was fantastic would highly recommend and come back. read more

It's been over 7 years...still worth the drive and money. Under new ownership, but they've managed to work out the kinks that made it so-so a few years back. There was an unfortunate period where the food wasn't seasoned. It seemed like they were trying to appeal to a different palate, but thank goodness that hurdle was cleared. Finally tried the cabeza tacos that people keep raving about and they're a delicious treat! A little greasy but worth every bite. So are the Al pastor tacos. I didn't know how much I loved pork until now. Honorable mention: those wonderful bags of pinwheel style chips. The cashier said they're made of pork and my oh my oh my! Crispy, delicious, and the Mexican version of Lays chips. I dare you to have just one. My only gripe? They no longer have lengua tacos :( So...Los Primos...please keep my love of pork a secret for now. I'll break that rule just for you! ;) read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Al Pastor Taco Asada Taco Cabeza Taco - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Okay, I admit it--I'm one of those people who will *absolutely* pick a restaurant based on how many cars are in the parking lot. And that's exactly how we found **Taqueria Los Primos**. We were driving by on a Saturday night when we saw car after car pulling in. I looked at my husband and said, "Hmm... we've never been there--let's try it." The hardest part? Finding a parking spot. But that was a good sign. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We walked in, placed our order at the counter, and instantly felt the energy. The place was packed with families, laughter, and tables full of incredible-looking Mexican and Salvadorian dishes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Clearly, this spot is a local favorite--and now I understand why. I ordered the **quesabirria**, and my husband got the **beef burrito**. First off, the prices? Amazing. Second--*the portions!* I'm a foodie who loves a generous plate, and this place did not disappoint. My quesabirria was cheesy, flavorful, and *huge*. I couldn't even finish it (and that's saying something). My husband's burrito? It was fatter and more flavorful than any burrito I've ever tasted. Pure comfort food heaven. What started as a random stop has now turned into one of our new go-to spots. If you're anywhere near this place, do yourself a favor and pull in--just make sure you come hungry! read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Such a great find! I absolutely love authentic Mexican tacos. The moment you walk in you can feel the authenticity. It's quite a vibe inside. The decor is a bit much, but it's fun. I was in there around 1pm on a Saturday and it was packed. Even though it was super busy, everything was running smoothly. I ordered four individual tacos (chicken, chorizo , steak, and carnitas) and a side of rice and beans. $18. The tacos are exactly what you'd expect for an authentic Mexican taco. Corn tortillas packed with meat and topped with cilantro and onions. I really enjoyed the chorizo taco and the rice beans. Great flavor and not too salty. I wasn't as excited about the other three as the meat was slightly under seasoned and dry. The sauces they give you definitely helped. Overall, I was happy with the entire experience. I will just go for different taco options next time. read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Side of rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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A taste of home that brought me right back to San Diego. Came by when the taco truck was in the area, it worked out great and it satisfied my craving. Can't remember exactly, but I got some combination of cabeza, tripa, and chorizo tacos as well as a torta (I want to say cabeza as well) and it was great. Highly recommend, would revisit again for sure. read more

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the area. I don't know what they're putting in their al pastor burritos to make them taste that good but they are absolutely fire. I love the mix of sweet and savory flavors. And, they're very affordable! I used to get them for lunch all the time. I've tried their horchata as well and really enjoyed it. I always want to go back to discover new favorites! I just don't love their location (just off the side of Route 1, a major and busy road) and the parking lot is a little cramped. Delivery is my best friend when it comes to them. read more

Excellent food, efficient service and nice staff. Lots of workers, it was interesting to see their process of taking orders at the front counter, making the food and bringing it out to you at your table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nicely decorated inside even if it looks questionable outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We saw the delivery truck arrive this morning so we could see the quality of the items they use. Probably much more authentic than your neighborhood Mexican joint. read more

I passed by los Primos on a rainy day for some dinner. I decided to try something new instead of their amazing tacos, which are always very flavorful and decided to try posole to my surprise. It was bursting with flavor, tasted like someone's grandmother was making it for hours Lol I would highly recommend this if you are a soup person it is full of chickpeas and chunks of beef. It comes with chips, onion, lemon, and lettuce. read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Posole - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Food and service were excellent fast and delish recommend - both time I been there dinning in and picked up experience was amazing.

I would like to start off by saying I believe in the beginning this restaurant was amazing! But now because of the influx of business I feel like orders are rushed and the quality is taking the hit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went last night for a pickup order and yes the restaurant was semi packed out, the to go table had at least 15 orders on it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Idk I think I'll try other Mexican grills in the future. Ones that aren't over saturated and aren't rushing orders out the kitchen. read more

This was my first (but not last) visit at Los Primos and I enjoyed everything, including the speedy service and online ordering. Ordering online ahead of time meant I walked right up to the register and he handed me my bag. I came on a Saturday morning around 11:30 and it wasn't busy yet. The queso tastes like a typical cheese sauce from a can with slightly more seasoning, so I'm not mad? But it's definitely milder and not as flavorful as a white queso from other restaurants. The guacamole was simple but very good, and it started to brown a little bit once I opened the container, which I was really happy about because it meant it was real ingredients lol I thought the birria tacos were delicious. Flavorful, a slight kick, lots of meat in the shell. It was good with and without a squeeze of lemon, and with and without the consommé. A taco is really good if it can stand on its own, and this one did. 4 of them was way too many. Next time, I'll order 2 tacos and get 2 different flavors instead of the 4 Tacos de Birria dish. I was expecting there to be cheese on them but there wasn't. I'm sure my expectations is just me being American. I was disappointed when I saw there was no cheese, but then didn't care at all once I tasted it. The side of beans and rice was evenly flavored and complemented each other really well. Sometimes I feel like the rice from American Mexican restaurants can be bland, but this one wasn't at all. Not overly seasoned, but obviously seasoned. I'll be back! read more

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Authentic Mexican restaurant with great tasting tacos! My friend and I ordered Cups and salads Birria tacos Carne asada taco Buche taco Tripa (crispy) taco Al pastor taco The tacos were all seasoned well and delicious! I love how generously they were filled too. I would definitely recommend coming here to see Mexican decor/cultural pieces and eat authentic food! read more

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I've been coming to Taqueria Los Primos since high school--over 10 years now--and it has never disappointed. Let's be real. The point of this place is simple: you're here for great tacos. Point, Period. Blank. Let's start with the food. The tacos are consistently amazing--perfectly seasoned, fresh, and flavorful. The meat quality is top-notch, and they've got that authentic LA or Texas street taco feel that's hard to come by anywhere on the East Coast. I've tried spots all over the East and the DMV and I can confidently say these are the BEST tacos in the area. The service is solid. The ladies (& gentlemen) who work there are warm, welcoming, and efficient. You can tell they've done this for a long time. They bring the food to your table but they aren't waiter so there is no tip requirement. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As for ambiance, it's local, casual, and unapologetically Hispanic--just how a taqueria should be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a little bar of sauces and toppings you can customize your tacos with, which adds that extra personal touch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for fancy decor and trendy cocktails, this isn't your spot. But if you want real tacos made right, Taqueria Los Primos is the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ten years later, I'm still coming back--and still leaving happy. See y'all there, I'll be with my girlfriend killing those tacos. read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Al Pastor Taco, Asada Taco, Lengua Taco, Chorizo Taco, Tripa Taco, Barbacoa Taco, Carnitas Taco, Longaniza Taco - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

[[HIGHLIGHT]]love this place! the vibe, the service and the food is always great and on point!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] i suggest everyone stop pass this gem! you will definitely be satisfied! read more

So, I had to take my dad to get a taste of one of my favorite foods that I always eat in California. BIRRIA!! I did my research and found this place! My dad isn't a huge fan of Mexican food, but now he is obsessed and we've already went back another time before I left for his birthday lunch. When we first arrived it was on a rainy day almost as soon as they opened. And boy was it already crowded!!! They do have plenty of parking and a lot of seating. There was a huge line of people getting take out and a line of people dining in. After waiting about 10 minutes in line we finally got to order. I ordered the birria tacos and the quesadilla with birria (no onions or cilantro) also chips and salsa (they do give you a big sized thing of salsa with your chips, but there's also a salsa bar! Which I am a sucker for salsa bars! This place is so lively and colorful. One of the sweet girls working here was putting out fresh roses on the altar they have and cleaning the place After about 10 minutes they brought the food out to the table (you order up front at the register and they give you a number to take to your table and bring it out) The Birria was amazing!!! I got ripped off because some how I only ended up with one taco and a little piece of the quesadilla because my dad couldn't stop eating it lol. He LOVED the consommé that comes with it. They gave us two big containers of it with our meals. I'll admit, the consommé was great. It wasn't too salty or spicy. Had an amazing flavor to it which was mild I'll be honest with you, living in Maryland for two years I never found one single Mexican restaurant that was authentic. But now we have this place to go to! Their menu is actually pretty decent in size I have zero complaints, we both walked away so happy and I'm thrilled I have my dad hooked on birria and this place. They do have a couple TVs I noticed, if you come here during rush hour like prime time lunch or dinner be prepared to wait. Because the amount of people that were already there at 11 am was crazy P.S. they have a military discount! I didn't notice any soda fountain drinks or alcohol. I believe it's just bottled water and soda. But they do offer drinks like horchata. We ordered water bottles and it wasn't the tiny kinds they give you at restaurants. These were huge. Whenever I come to places like that I always have to order 2 water bottles at least. But I still had leftover water from the large bottle. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is their rice, It was just average. But their other stuff blew us away. They did have stuff already pre packed like cakes and etc. so next time I'll have to get my dad to try their tres leches cake read more

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LOVED IT! Open late! Inexpensive, very generous portions- [[HIGHLIGHT]]great chill atmosphere - we ate outside on the picnic tables[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and enjoyed a delicious Mexican dinner. TRY ONE OF EVERYTHING!!!! Tamarind juice, rice pudding are chefs kiss delicious !! read more

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I absolutely love this place! It's become our go to for the best Mexican food! The service is amazing!!! The food is fresh and the most surveying the area! If you are looking for authentic look no further.... Everything is so good. The staff and ambience are second to none. I've been hearing about this place for years & I'm so happy I finally made it! I'll go no where else because we've found our spot! Do yourself and give them a try! I promise you will not be disappointed! Let me know what you think when you have a chance to try here read more

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Amazing food. Honestly, I wasnt expecting the food to be that good. I'm a former restaurant owner myself. The staff is very friendly as is ownership. If you want authentic food... Go here you will 100% not be sorry! Excellent! read more

Y'all not ready. I said Y'all not ready, for the $8 Taco Tuesday! I've been passing this truck that sits on the property of a gas station for about a month now. I tried (2) steak tacos and (2) al pastor tacos; you get 4 tacos for the $8 Taco Tuesday Special. Were they filled with meat? YES Did they look good? YES Were the side veggies-- turnip and cucumber fresh? YES Nice Staff- YES Were they full of flavor? Well, this department needs a little work. The steak tacos were a bit dry, and the meat was not very tender. The Al Pastor was okay. The sauces provided did help to make them taste better. I'm willing to try them again, and maybe I'll go with a quesadilla or try a different combination of tacos. Maybe it was an off day. We'll see..... read more

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This was my first time trying this restaurant and they were very busy. I ordered the quesabirra and a limeade. The food arrived fast and was delicious. I didn't really like the consommé but enjoyed the side of guacamole. I would definitely recommend this location for authentic Mexican food. read more

Great tacos. Get the birria tacos. Very friendly staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful traditional Mexican decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was very happy with the food, staff, and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would come back read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Birria tacos with cheese - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Deliciosos tacos! Taquería Los Primos: comida llena de sabor, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiente agradable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. El parqueo casi no me gusta, pero es accesible. read more

La comida es muy buena , los precios tambien lo unico que no me gustaron fueron las salsas están muy simples

I've been coming here for years. The food is great but Jesus this lady is terrible. Horrible customer service and very unorganized. Came here Saturday 11/23 around 8pm. I know how busy it can get but to talk down to the cashiers and to be rude to customers is just no bueno. Laurel is full of tacos joint. Taking my business elsewhere. read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Rude to staff and customer and very unpleasant - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

There are plenty of Latino food restaurants around these parts. When trying a new place, I prefer to choose something basic and taquitos or flautas and street tacos are pretty basic for Mexican food (my mom is from Mexico City). I ordered flauta (taquitos) platters that came with refried beans and rice. In the platter the restaurant provides a healthy portion with both red and green sauce. While the dish is decent, I noticed they don't season the meat. I guess the cheese, lime and salsa are supposed to be enough. In my family, we always seasoned the meat. The service was friendly and quick because of the lines but there's no waiting area. I think they're subtly hinting that they prefer you call in your order. ‍ [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very lively with traditional Mexican decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food came super quick, service was good, and everything tasted great. I felt like the majority of the meat we tried was a little bit hard and dry though. Horchata was good. read more

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Food here is always consistently delicious. This place can get pretty packed but there are a lot of seating. There is a decent amount of parking too, which overflows a bit to the back. All tacos, all drinks, all chips, all quesadillas...everything that I had was spot on. Flavorful, comes out fast and pretty big portions I might add. It's a very good value in price for all the food you order, which is typical if you want to try everything. Sauce and small toppings bar to the side if you want extra. Sometimes it can get loud in there because there are many people and music is playing. This place is great! read more

Taqueria Los Primos - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Short review. Food: AMAZING. Service: AMAZING. Overall: AMAZING. Longer review. Food: Hands down the best tacos I've ever had in my life (tripa, lengua, cabeza, goat, and buche). Everything else on their menu is great or better except the burrito. I've tried their Al Pastor burrito before and it was good, but not great. Service: Every time I come here, the owner welcomes us with open arms. Nothing but smiles, understanding, and humbleness. Overall: Prices are cheap and their food is always fresh. You come here often, they'll not only remember you but also give you a little extra depending on how they feel! They also have a food truck that's located in Jessup which is also their original establishment. read more

I've had the trucks before but this was my first time trying the restaurant location. The interior is brightly decorated. You order at the counter and then seat yourself. The food came out pretty quickly and the portions are good. I got the birria tacos with cheese and it came with 4 tacos and consumé. They were flavorful and greasy haha! Super filling as well. The grilled onions and green salsa included were awesome too. The Mexican coke was giant, I needed backup to help finish it. The horchata was good but I felt it was grainier than I'm used to. The chips and salsa were great too, the salsa tasted uniquely umami to me. My partner also loved the ceviche he got! read more

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Parking a little snug but not a deterrent.. crowded inside and out, food smells great, helpful patrons and staff! I'm super duper disappointed The prices are comparable but 55$ for 2 people was a lot in my opinion. Luckily they give military discount which definitely helped. This the first restaurant I've ever been to that feels like a Mexican fast food place. You have to get everything from napkins to water refills. Once they drop your food off to your table no one checks on you at all. If your order is wrong or you have a problem you must go to the front and yep join the line to sort out your issue. I ordered the beef soup, and chicken nachos. The chicken was dry like old freezer burnt chicken that was left under the warming light. The cheese was like the cheap nacho cheese from the movie theater actually I think the movie theater cheese is better. It was a big blob on the nachos and it was Luke warm. The beef soup was bland just broth with a while set of chunky potatoes and carrots and onions. I returned the nachos and got chicken tacos not sure why I opted for chicken after having the dried chicken on my nachos. Guess I expected different results. Those were some of the blandest tasteless tacos I've ever had in all my life. The birria tacos my daughter had was mediocre as well. They didn't bring out the dipping sauce I asked someone to bring she said ok we never got it. I had to go up to get it. I don't understand who rated this place soooo highly! They must have Covid tastebuds cause this ain't it. I apologized to my tastebuds read more

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Solid spot with a lot of more authentic Mexican food offerings. Flavors are great and there are a lot of condiments (sauces and toppings) that really make the dishes pop. I had the gorditas which at the time were 3 for $15. I opted for the chorizo, al pastor, and carne asada and everything was delicious. Meat was tender and juicy, but not so fatty that it made the tacos fall apart. Everything on the menu feels reasonably priced especially considering what you're getting in return. Dining in at this location is a bit chaotic. There's a lot of seating, but it's all pretty crammed in a small space. There is staff that bus the tables and bring the food, but otherwise, you're pretty much on your own (you go up to the front for any needs you might have). I personally think that the best way to eat the food is still to dine in or take out to eat on a curb or in the car. The tacos (there are other items on the menu too, but I'll speak on specifically the tacos) don't seem like they will hold the best over the time, so I think you should enjoy them as soon as possible after ordering. Cheers! read more

Taqueria Los Primos - gorditas - Mexican Near Me - Laurel, Maryland