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AJ'S PRIME -PUNTA MITA

4.2
4.2
22 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
For steak lovers seeking an unforgettable dining experience, AJ’s Prime Steakhouse is a must-visit spot. Nestled atop the Ancora Hotel in Punta de Mita, this gem is a celebration of USDA Prime beef perfected on live-fire.

Since its establishment by Amanda & Jared Leonard—renowned for their MICHELIN Guide Denver 2023 recognition with AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Denver—AJ’s Prime embodies a passion for the art of live-fire cooking. The USDA has set the standard for beef quality since 1927, and AJ's takes this commitment seriously, featuring only USDA Prime cuts -representing 2% of all graded beef. Every steak is expertly seasoned and smoked, then slowly cooked to a perfect rare before being seared on an 800-degree wood-fired grill. To finish, we lavish our steaks with house-made compound beef tallow.

Savor every bite as the sun dips below the horizon, casting vibrant shades of orange and pink across the ocean. Dine indoors in the cool comfort of air-conditioning or outside on the terrace.

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What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

  • Punta de Mita

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Punta de Mita

    Great for scenic views

  • Punta de Mita

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AJ's Prime in Punta Mita offers "amazing views" and "fabulous steaks," making it a top dining experience. While some found the food pricey, the "service was excellent," and the "steak has a good smoked flavor." Seafood options are available, though the menu could be expanded for non-meat eaters.

22 Reviews
  1. Joe VIP

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the sunset! The service and food were both great!!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Nancy VIP

    Mexico18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, lovely view, service was excellent! I would love to see an expanded menu, I do not eat red meat so I just had the Mac and cheese and some broccoli. There are no chicken or shrimp entrees ! Thank you !

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Meredith VIP

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal in Mexico! Herber and Chuy were fantastic, food was fantastic, the VIEW was spectacular. Don’t skip this one.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Jim

    Portland9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very average and expensive for the area. The drinks and service were very good.

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  5. Zoraida

    Mexico City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un lugar muy tranquilo , ambiente agradable, la terraza con una bonita vista al mar aunque era de noche y la comida muy deliciosa además de un excelente servicio

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  6. Jonathan

    Mexico City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy bueno 👌 falta un menú en español los cortes en su punto ..el mesero muy preparado

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  7. Robert VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    AJ's has a lovely dining room, windy enough when we were there to opt to sit inside. The beef, especially the 250 gram filet, was wonderful. It was well seasoned, perfectly cooked and tender. The sides, were lacking, especially the Brussels, which were flavorful but undercooked, and the mashed potatoes, which were very garlicky, but over processed. It's expensive by Mexico standards, over $100 per person for our group with one bottle of wine and no appetizers or salads. Still, a welcome addition to Punta Mita.

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  8. Sabrina VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The rooftop restaurant AJ's Prime is excellent. We happened upon it on day by accident and stayed for a drink. The steak smelled so good and the people were so friendly, we returned the next night for dinner. I intended to order a steak but the fish special sounded too good to miss. Grilled snapper on carrot purée with hibiscus coulis and topped with arugula--I cannot describe how wonderful it was! Perfectly cooked with interesting flavors. My husband enjoyed his strip steak, again cooked perfectly to order. We each had a cocktail (he a spicy margarita, I a punch served with bourbon instead of rum). Our waiter was attentive and personable, and we are eager to go back. Next trip to Punta Mita, Prime will be high on our list of reservations.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Scott VIP

    Western NC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing view, amazing food! Best restaurant in PM!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Christian

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing new steakhouse in the roof of Ancora in Punta Mita. Best sunset views in town. The menu is small consisting of a few steak cuts and a few seafood items. No fluff. The steaks were seriously good. Apparently they smoke them and then grill them. We had ours sliced table side. Great simple sides and dipping sauces. The service was excellent as was the selection of wine and beer. Overall an amazing meal and evening.

    1 person found this helpful

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AJ'S PRIME -PUNTA MITA is rated 4.2 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for AJ'S PRIME -PUNTA MITA

Av. El Anclote 20, Corral del Risco, NAY 63734

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  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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