El Primo Mexican Restaurant and Bar

Chris

Been many years since I’ve been here. Maybe almost 20? I was in my early teens back then and I’m in my early 30s now. Was in town with my grandfather doing some shopping. Wanted lunch and decided to come here. Food was amazing. I had the chicken flautas and my grandfather had the cheese enchiladas combo. Both were very flavorful. My flautas had a generous portion of guacamole and sour cream The salsa was pretty good too. Out of all the authentic Mexican restaurants I’ve been too, this salsa is my favorite. Tons of flavor with the right amount of chunkiness and with out it being watered down like at some places. While we don’t get to McMinnville that often (from Hillsboro) when we do we will definitely come here.

Ken Harris

After eating here three times I finally realized the food is mediocre at best. They are overpriced. Don't order any appetizers as they are prepared very poorly. The food was presented sloppily. Stale chips and minimal amounts of salsa. When I Complained nothing was offered to create a better dining experience. Be careful what you order. Sixty dollars thrown away.

Nathan Pierce

The Best Mexican Food In McMinnville. The blended margaritas are the best ratio of ice to liquid, and the flavor is so good that we have endlessly tried to replicate it at home. LOCAL TIP: The margaritas have gotten weaker in recent years, so some people order with an extra shot of tequila. Ample parking, but sometimes it feels that because the place is so popular; there’s still parking nearby on the street right behind. Be sure to go on Thursdays through the weekend, when abuela flips, flops, and presses handmade tortillas right before your very eyes, just inside the front door.

Blade Storm

Nice portions I had to take some home for later. Not very good customer service. Food quality was pretty good. Steak was not over cooked or dry so bonus points in that. The chip with whipped cream was cool I wasn't expecting a dollup of Ice cream on it too. Nice touch. Bathroom was a closet seemed tiny. Flour tortilla smaller then what I am used to but they make them there so bonus points on that. I counted 5 lightbulbs out and the window seals hadn't been wiped down in awhile...maybe a week of dust. No background music except for a family that was sitting across from me they all were watching tik tok videos on their cell phones while eating which was a bit annoying. I'd like to come back and try the huevos rancheros next.