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Primos Mexican Food & Cantina — Restaurant in San Marcos

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Primos Mexican Food & Cantina
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Oversized burritos & other Mexican eats are the focus of this counter-serve chain.
Nearby attractions
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) - Mangrum Track and Field
555 Campus View Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Campus Marketplace
300 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
South Lake Park
975 Sunstone Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
California State University San Marcos
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096
South Lake
San Marcos, CA 92078
Nearby restaurants
Thai Thai San Marcos Restaurant
801 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
One More Bite Dumpling--San Marcos
803 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd #107, San Marcos, CA 92078
Chef's Phở & Grill
324 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd #130, San Marcos, CA 92078
Players Sports Grill
328 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Epic Wings
324 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Mr. Taco 2 Fresh Mexican Grill
342 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd #141, San Marcos, CA 92078
It's Tabu Sushi
344 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd #147, San Marcos, CA 92078
PizzaBar
342 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd #143, San Marcos, CA 92078
The Kebab Shop
336 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
344 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd Unit 151, San Marcos, CA 92078
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Primos Mexican Food & Cantina

801 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
4.2(173)
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Oversized burritos & other Mexican eats are the focus of this counter-serve chain.

attractions: California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) - Mangrum Track and Field, Campus Marketplace, South Lake Park, California State University San Marcos, South Lake, restaurants: Thai Thai San Marcos Restaurant, One More Bite Dumpling--San Marcos, Chef's Phở & Grill, Players Sports Grill, Epic Wings, Mr. Taco 2 Fresh Mexican Grill, It's Tabu Sushi, PizzaBar, The Kebab Shop, Dickey's Barbecue Pit
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Phone
(760) 471-8226
Website
primosmex.com

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Featured dishes

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Hard Shell Taco Supreme
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Hard Shell Taco
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Chips & Jalapeno Queso
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Rice 8 Oz
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Whole Beans 8 Oz
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Side Of Fries
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Steak & Eggs
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Chorizo
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Machaca
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Dr. Pepper Can
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Squirt Can
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Surf & Turf Monster Burro
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619 Monster Burro
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Churro
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Kids Bean & Cheese Burro
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Kids Quesadilla
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Taco Salad
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Surf & Turf Taco Salad
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Carnitas Street Taco
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Adobada Street Taco
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Bean & Cheese Burro
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El Clasico Torta
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Cheese Quesadilla
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Quesadilla Supreme
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BRC Burro
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FAMILY GUACAMOLE - 28 Oz
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(10) QUESADILLAS TRAY
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(20) BEEF FLAUTAS TRAY
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CHIPS & QUESO TRAY
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MONSTER FRIES TRAY
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FAMILY SALSA - 28 Oz
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MONSTER NACHOS TRAY
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(40) TAQUITOS TRAY
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BAG OF CHIPS (10 Oz.)
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INDIVIDUAL SIDES - 8 Oz
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619 JR Burro
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Baja JR Burro
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Surf & Turf JR Burro
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Tres Amigos JR Burro
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Surf & Turf Monster Fries
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Cali Monster Fries
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El Clasico Monster Fries
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Cali Surf Monster Fries
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Bottled Water
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Jarritos Orange Bottle
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Mexican Orange Crush Bottle
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Large Fountain Beverage
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Medium Fountain Beverage
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Mulita
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Shrimp Taco
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Chicken Fajitas
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Surf & Turf Fajitas

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Nearby attractions of Primos Mexican Food & Cantina

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) - Mangrum Track and Field

Campus Marketplace

South Lake Park

California State University San Marcos

South Lake

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) - Mangrum Track and Field

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) - Mangrum Track and Field

4.7

(56)

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Campus Marketplace

Campus Marketplace

4.4

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South Lake Park

South Lake Park

4.4

(76)

Open 24 hours
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California State University San Marcos

California State University San Marcos

3.9

(75)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Discovery Isles Annual Winter Wonderland
Discovery Isles Annual Winter Wonderland
Fri, Dec 19 • 6:00 PM
308 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92078
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One More Bite Dumpling--San Marcos

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Players Sports Grill

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SurfWarrSurfWarr
I would ignore the bad reviews the food is amazing, it's fresh hot and delicious. They have some of the best salsa with flavor and some nice heat. The tortillas are the good thick corn tortillas that stay warm not the cheap corn one that falls apart. The carnitas special is worth the money and the pork is cooked perfectly and not greasy. Primos is clean, and the staff is friendly and professional.
Carl O'NeilCarl O'Neil
Loved this place today, Christmas day 2019. The lady who runs it was so nice and friendly. Good chip and salsa bar,(complimentary) huge and delicious Cali Surf burritos, big whole shrimp and steak pieces. Nice chew to the tortilla. Choir fries were also very good, nice and crispy. Thanks for being open on Christmas!
Carmel Spray TanCarmel Spray Tan
Hands down the best service, but more importantly the BEST FISH TACOS I HAVE EVER HAD!! A MUST HAVE!!! The owner is beautiful, super sweet, helps the staff and isn’t above them. The best hidden secret Mexican restaurant around.
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I would ignore the bad reviews the food is amazing, it's fresh hot and delicious. They have some of the best salsa with flavor and some nice heat. The tortillas are the good thick corn tortillas that stay warm not the cheap corn one that falls apart. The carnitas special is worth the money and the pork is cooked perfectly and not greasy. Primos is clean, and the staff is friendly and professional.
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Loved this place today, Christmas day 2019. The lady who runs it was so nice and friendly. Good chip and salsa bar,(complimentary) huge and delicious Cali Surf burritos, big whole shrimp and steak pieces. Nice chew to the tortilla. Choir fries were also very good, nice and crispy. Thanks for being open on Christmas!
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Hands down the best service, but more importantly the BEST FISH TACOS I HAVE EVER HAD!! A MUST HAVE!!! The owner is beautiful, super sweet, helps the staff and isn’t above them. The best hidden secret Mexican restaurant around.
Carmel Spray Tan

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Reviews of Primos Mexican Food & Cantina

4.2
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2.0
34w

Great customer service and food tastes great, however for the price - just go to the other Mexican place near the Ralphs' center.

The meat ratio they give you is practically scraps. I've ordered a "Monster" Burrito and "Monster" Fries, only for it to have a quarter handful of meat. I could practically count how many tiny pieces of meat they served to me on my fingers.

"Monster" fries are around $16+ (with prices steadily increasing every few months), coming out to $17 with tax and not even including tip. "Monster" burrito is around $20.

I recommend getting your Mexican food fix elsewhere, otherwise, it's a decent place. Clean bathroom, nice service, neat sauce and complimentary chip station, and food tastes alright. Just horrible bang...

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1.0
4y

Staff is awesome, food is subpar- it's convenient for the location but boiled meat and boiled shrimp wasn't a big fan of it, the shrimp taco literally just had three small boiled shrimp I mean I get it you're cutting cost, I mean price wise it's okay little pricey for my taste, I guess I'm paying for the convenience factor. Also there Fountain drinks for the Mexican Waters what's not working correctly either not mixing correctly or just water coming out. I can go on and on but I'm not so if you're into boiled meat and shrimp....Primos...

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1.0
6y

I ordered a Cali burrito with adobaba using door dash. I paid extra for it to be upgraded to a 'monster' burrito, but it looks like the same amount of filling wrapped with two tortillas instead of one.

Half way thru the burrito, I bit into something really hard. Not sure what it is, but it looks to melted plastic or something. Pretty sure this doesn't happen often and not sure how any one would be able to catch this, but this, along with the tiny 'monster'' burrito, ruined my experience. I would not recommend this...

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