Primitivo

4.6

469 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Farm-to-table

Carretera Ensenada Tecate km 89, Col. Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, BCN 22766

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2 people

Apr 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

The Michelin Guide recommends Primitivo for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience that celebrates the bounty of local ingredients. Chef Carolina Jiménez has teamed up with local producers to create a menu that celebrates rustic cuisine with a touch of ingenuity and sophistication.

Kick off your evening with some fresh and succulent oysters – the perfect starter for what's in store. Next, you can choose your protein: fish or meat (duck in the autumn/winter season), both of the highest quality.

From there, you'll get to enjoy a series of dishes where each part of the main ingredient is used to the fullest. Be sure to leave room for dessert, too! Think almond tart with apples and sherry, or a soft chocolate cake with candied orange peel and smoked lavender ice cream. And don't forget to check out the seasonal cocktails and wine list!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Country kitchen, Grill
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
646 947 8523
Website
http://www.primitivorestaurante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Carolina Jiménez Castro
Catering
We're here for you and your event! We're delighted to bring our culinary excellence wherever you choose! We're here to make sure you get the best food and drink, in whatever place you like best!
Private party facilities
Come celebrate under the magic of a centennial oak tree! We've got some unique events lined up with the essence of the region, including wood-fired cooking to delight your palate.

Location
Carretera Ensenada Tecate km 89, Col. Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, BCN 22766
Neighborhood
Valle de Guadalupe
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ostiones
Frescos con salsa ponzu ahumada. A las brasas con mantequilla de mariscos y limón amarillo.
Almeja Chione
Al vapor con crema, hongos, pancetta y papas a las brasas.
Pesca
Menú de cinco tiempos, para dos personas: Tiradito con salsa ponzu y alga nori. Ceviche tatemado. Toro confitado con papas al rescoldo y reducción de mariscos. Collar asado con alioli de chile morita. Lomo sellado con col asada.
Res
Menú de tres o cuatro tiempos, para dos personas: Papas fritas con romero y ajo, tripa dorada. Mollejas de res con tortillas hechas a mano y salsa de habanero. Costilla asada y zanahorias glaseadas con chicharrón de New York. New York con papa a la ceniza.

POSTRES

Tarta de almendras con manzanas caramelizadas al Jerez, acompañada de helado de dátiles y nueces.
Bizcocho de calabaza mantequilla con helado de cardamomo y vainilla, pistachos caramelizados

MENÚ VEGETARIANO

Menú de cuatro tiempos, para dos personas.
Garbanzos salteados con chile en polvo y limón. Papas fritas crujientes con romero y ajo. Ceviche de verduras a la parrilla. Cebolla cocida asada con mantequilla de soya. Nuez asada con rúcula y chimichurri. Repollo caramelizado con salsa ponzu y chile morita. Zanahorias caramelizadas con naranja, miel y soya.

EXTRAS

Orden pan
Tortillas
Tostadas

What 469 people are saying

Primitivo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baja California
Great for outdoor dining
Ensenada
Best Ambiance
Ensenada
Good for groups
Ensenada
Neighborhood gem
Ensenada
Great for outdoor dining
Ensenada
Romantic
Ensenada
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Primitivo offers "excellent food and service" with standout dishes like the "incredible" meat four-course menu. The atmosphere is "unique and intimate," perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "great staff and value," and the outdoor space adds to its charm. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the VDG area.

469 Reviews

J
Javier
Mexico City2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
La comida espectacular. El concepto es muy bueno y distinto. Lo único que pondría más atención es en el servicio que puede explicarse por ser jueves santo y poca gente. Pero 100% recomendable
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oscar
San Diego54 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
EXCELLENT FOOD AND SERVICE, THE MEAT FOUR COURSE INCREDIBLE
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Maria
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Tenía otra expectativa en cuestión de alimentos y servicio Realmente no volvería
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Martha Eunice
Baja California4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hermoso espacio al aire libre donde se puede degustar de ricos platillos hechos de la misma proteína. De mis sitios favoritos en el Valle.
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vanessa VIP
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso todo El Servicio spectacular Muchas gracias
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Marlene
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place for food in valle. Everything is fresh! Excellent service. Thank you for my birthday dessert!
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Maritza VIP
Phoenix10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. Orlando was really helpful and patient.
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Jonathan
Baja California1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy buena atención, excelente vino,comida, decoración y ambiente .
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Christian
Baja California1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely worth it. Very good pricing and the amount of food you get in the 4 course beef offering is unbelievable. Could even feed 3 if you wanted to! Highly recommended.
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Ana VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
¡Que bueno! Absolutely delicious. We got the grilled oysters then 4 course beef menu. All of the steak courses were fantastic. One unexpected highlight was the bone marrow and habanero salsa… wildest of flavor combos. The blue corn tortillas on the side were as good as it gets, soft with a slight fiery char. Highly recommend this as a lunch or dinner stop for anyone in the VDG area
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FAQs

Primitivo is rated 4.6 stars by 469 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Carretera Ensenada Tecate km 89, Col. Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, BCN 22766

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Valle de Guadalupe
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Country kitchen, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Carolina Jiménez Castro
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.primitivorestaurante.com/
Phone number
646 947 8523
Catering
We're here for you and your event! We're delighted to bring our culinary excellence wherever you choose! We're here to make sure you get the best food and drink, in whatever place you like best!
Private party facilities
Come celebrate under the magic of a centennial oak tree! We've got some unique events lined up with the essence of the region, including wood-fired cooking to delight your palate.

Primitivo

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

PLATILLOS

Ostiones

Almeja Chione

Pesca

Res

POSTRES

Tarta de almendras con manzanas caramelizadas al Jerez, acompañada de helado de dátiles y nueces.

Bizcocho de calabaza mantequilla con helado de cardamomo y vainilla, pistachos caramelizados

MENÚ VEGETARIANO

Menú de cuatro tiempos, para dos personas.

EXTRAS

Orden pan

Tortillas

Tostadas

What 469 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Primitivo restaurant rated?

Is Primitivo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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