El Primo Mexican Restaurant and Bar
| Address: | 825 SW Baker St, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA |
| Phone: | +1 503-472-8074 |
| Site: | elprimomexicanrestaurant.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–12AM 11AM–12AM 11AM–12AM 11AM–2:30AM 11AM–12AM 11AM–10PM |
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A Private User
My best friend and I decided to stop here as a last ditch effort to extend our fun day at the state fair and were not disappointed! we showed up around 11 on a weeknight and were surprised that they were still open....they treated us amazing- like we were the only customers in the bar, and Enrique was not only inviting and accommodating but went above and beyond to make us feel welcome! This is by far one of the best experiences i have ever had at a Mexican restaurant and I am not even a local...I would make a trip back to Mcminnville just for the atmosphere and great service! oh and did I mention the drinks and food were beyond belief?!!? from the bean dip with the chips and salsa to the mango margaritas it was pure heaven :) we will be back!!
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Rogan R
This is the only place we will go for sit-down Mexican food in McMinnville. This was our favorite when we lived in the area and we make a point to go there when we are passing through on trips. The food is good and they have a pretty extensive menu. There are American food items for the little gringos in your pack. Parking is limited to like 10 spaces, so you may need to park on the side streets nearby (not on Hwy 99) if they are busy. The view through the windows is nice since the restaurant is located directly across from the Linfield College campus. There is plenty of seating for couples who want a quiet booth or a large group.
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Kathy McElveny
Spacious and clean we got there early with the intent to eat and talk. Dinner plate was hotter than food but it tasted good and they have vegetarian section on menu. Enchilada Suiza was good cheese wasnt completely melted; I was hungry...Veggie fajitas good. The service was good till they got busy. It was apparent staff wasnt comfortable with us talking. ..so the drink refills stopped early on. ..too bad. It was our first date and we were quiet nice guests. Bigger tip...if more attention. My partner is diabetic and gluten free & I dont eat sugar so the complimentary chips, desert, and mints were left. Nice gesture...
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Angelia Dutra
Horrible customer service. We spent Alot of money for attitude and laziness only got one little bowl of salsa for four people so you can imagine it disappeared we were all hungry from having a busy work day so it surely was gone. I asked for more no- one brought it so the food comes i asked for more pop they waited ten minutes with only one other couple there. Rather how tired and upset they were we paid to get good service and this is definitely what they lacked there.
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Emmy Lou
The food is really good, super affordable, and the service is amazing! Especially Martin. Hes always super nice and super fast! I especially love the bar. The drinks are super cheap, and the vibe is super low-key. They literally have a sign behind the bar that says, "If youre the life of the party, its time to go home." They dont let people act drunk and stupid, and I love that.
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charlie day
The food was great and reasonably priced. The service was awesome, even down to the small details, for example, the refilled the chips as soon as we ran out, same with the salsa. The restaurant itself is clean, open, and well lit. It will definitely be on my list of places to eat at when dining out in mac.
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Malinn Stanton
I love mexican food- and this place was great! Waiters are very friendly. Restaurant is clean and food is hot. Cook made a small mistake on my order and fixed it before I could even say something about it. I can tell the staff really cares for their customers- ill definitely be coming back.
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A Private User
I moved here from Tucson, Arizona so I have REALLY high standards when it comes to mexican food and I was SO HAPPY when I found this place because it is DELICIOUS. Seriously. If you want good mexican food, eat here. And the people are super nice and its a good price. EAT HERE. I DARE YOU.
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Ramona Nelson
We went there for lunch we waited over 30 minutes and our food never came out although the waitresses were very nice and offered us food from the buffet and not even that food was any good very disappointed they need more help in the kitchen and waitresses as well
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Jeremy Weldon
Pretty nice place, friendly service. Got the pollo crema and the plate was giant! The lunch buffet they had and lunch specials looked like good deals. Free Chips n salsa to start and a deliscious small sorbet and fried chip to finish the experience.
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Taressa Hoover
Waited for ever for secondary things asked to the waitress. More soda, sour cream, what ever she never brought them or shed bring some but not all that was asked. Food is always pretty good. Entrance smells like playdough...weird but its nice.
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Debbie Williams
The service is always spectacular! Wait staff is friendly and happy. Wait time is minimal, even at peak business hours. The food has been consistently wonderful for many years. The seafood menu is a definate must!!
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Aldo Cardenas
I used to go here when I was little, but one time me and my mom got a stomach ache from ordering enchilada. Then at a birthday I threw up by ordering roast beef. I dont know is its the cook or the food itself.
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cynthia echauri
I love this place! The best service every single time, great food, fantastic drink specials, clean and a nice ambiance. Martin is my favorite, but they are all pretty awesome :) here again, still awesome
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Mike Washburn
Great food, good service got the wrong drink or would of gotten five stars. Needed a virgin drink but got alcohol. No biggie for me but the person who ordered it couldnt have alcohol
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Luis Santillán-Guzmán
Nothing special, but serves its community purpose of being accesible and offering hot food when one needs it. Pricing isnt great, but justified for how accessible it is.
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Tyler Hardy
Called three times to place an order to go and let the phone ring for 5mins+ each time with no answer. 15 minutes no answer, no business Goin somewhere else.
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Fernando Arreola
Its alright nothing to write home about but thats probably becuase im mexican and have actually had real mexican authentic food but like i said its ok.
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Sarah P
Our group of nine ate at El Primo and three of us (me included) got food poisoning from ordering chicken. Dont eat here unless you want to get sick!
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Dj Dutra
They was really rude and disrespectful , I been coming for a few years now but from now on Ill never come back to a place like this . never again .
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Drew Millegan
Reasonably priced, good food. Good Value. One of the better Mexican restaurant in Mcminnville. Popular with Linfield college students.
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Kim Stiens
I ate here regularly for like two years (it was down the street). Great value, awesome food, and the waiters/waitresses are great.
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Joel Rubim
Boa relação custo/benefício. Comida boa e farta.
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Dustin Myers
The food was pretty good and fairly priced. We had the lunch buffet and the food was pretty good. Good place with good food.
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Derek Deibel
I like the food, and the service; but, there is a bad and shady group of people that also go there. Be wary!
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Ingo N.
Great staff and amazing food. We go regularly and can recommend it any time! They have happy hour as well.
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jon doe
Great service from great people. This is the best Mexican food in McMinnville. Such great salsa!
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Holly Nehls
Good food, great service! We love it and plan to continue being regulars for more years to come.
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A Private User
El Primo is my second choice to eat at, when my wife and I are in the mood for Mexican food.
