Primos Mexican Food

4.0(359)

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Location & Hours

Address

16621 Dove Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92127, USA
San Diego, CA 92127
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 10:00 PM

Monday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(858) 592-0960

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About Primos Mexican Food

Oversized burritos & other Mexican eats are the focus of this counter-serve chain.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 11, 2025.

4.0/5

Based on 359 reviews

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Fun Adventures

2 months ago

Don’t let the fact that it’s a chain restaurant fool you—this place serves truly authentic Mexican cuisine! The flavors are bold and delicious, and their micheladas are perfect. The green enchiladas h...

Alana Johnson

2 months ago

Tastes like dog food. I’ve stood by Los primos for quite some time now. I enjoy their burritos and their carne asada fries. This time I ordered online and- sadly received very low quality for a $20 mo...

Terrence Sellars

4 months ago

We moved back to North Carolina in 2014. We just had to come back out to San Diego in March 2025 to visit Primos in the 4S Ranch area just a clean restaurant great quality food, Excellent customer ser...

Cero Grubs

6 months ago

Get the hot Cheeto carne asada fries !! Came here with my buddies and we decided to eat a lot, and share the food! We all started off with beers and chips and salsa! I got the hot Cheeto carne asada f...

Rotphannee Rose

a year ago

Actually, we frequently visit this Mexican restaurant because it's one of our favorites and closest to our home. The food was great, but the service was poor. On July 6th, the lady who took our order ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience with authentic Mexican cuisine, though experiences can be inconsistent.

Customer Favorites

Popular items include the monster burrito, hot Cheeto carne asada fries with jalapeño sauce, and the green enchiladas. The surf n turf Cali torta and 619 monster burrito also received positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is often described as clean with generally good customer service, although some reviewers have noted instances of slow and unfriendly service.

Value & Quality

While some find the prices reasonable and portions generous, especially for items like the junior burrito, others experienced inconsistent food quality, citing issues like gritty steak and ingredient imbalance in burritos.

Areas for Improvement

Consistency in food quality, particularly concerning the steak in burritos, and improvement in front-end service friendliness are needed.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews show conflicting experiences regarding food quality and service, suggesting potential variability depending on kitchen staff or specific days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Primos Mexican Food located?

Primos Mexican Food is located at 16621 Dove Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92127, USA.

What is the price range at Primos Mexican Food?

Primos Mexican Food is listed as inexpensive.

Where can I find the hours for Primos Mexican Food?

The listed hours for Primos Mexican Food are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Primos Mexican Food?

Call Primos Mexican Food at (858) 592-0960. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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