Primos Mexican Food is a family-owned restaurant with a years-long history of providing authentic, fresh Mexican food to the people of Memphis.
We are proud to say that we don’t use any preservatives in our food, and all our dishes are made from scratch using only the finest ingredients.
We believe that the best way to eat Mexican food is by going to a traditional Mexican market and buying the freshest ingredients, cooking them right there on the spot, and sharing that experience with your family and friends. That is what we do at Primo’s.
Primos Mexican Food started in a small trailer in 2006, just three blocks away from its current location on Summer Avenue.
What Is Primos Mexican Food?
Primos Mexican Food is a family-owned and operated restaurant serving some of the best Mexican food in Memphis since 2006.
Our menu includes enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, and other traditional Mexican dishes, but we also offer American favorites like cheeseburgers and fries. Our recipes are simple, healthy, and fun to eat.
Our menu is full of delicious food items that will please any palate. We use simple ingredients to make the most authentic Mexican food.
The History of Primos Mexican Food
Primos Mexican Food started with two families looking to share their love for Mexican food with Memphis. Our two families originally came from Mexico, and we wanted to bring our culture with us wherever we went.
Living in Memphis, we thought it would be best to open a restaurant so that people could enjoy traditional Mexican food without having to travel to Mexico.
What can you expect to find on the menu?
One of the best things to find on our menu is enchiladas. We serve authentic Mexican food with slow-cooked mole sauce, black beans, and all your toppings.
We also offer chicken, steak, and shrimp enchiladas and our regular menu of burritos and tacos. Every time you order an enchilada from Primos Mexican Food, you will get a fresh tortilla loaded with all your favorite ingredients.
Our burritos are packed with flavor and ingredients. Chicken, steak, and mushrooms are wrapped in a warm tortilla with a special sauce. All the ingredients we use are always fresh, making our burritos some of the best you’ll find in Memphis.
10 Best Primos Mexican Food items
1. The Burrito
A burrito is a Mexican sandwich, only better! It’s stuffed with rice, chicken, beans, cheese, and more.
2. The Fajita
Our fajitas are made with chicken or steak cooked on a grill until crispy. It’s then served with sauteed onions and peppers, rice, and beans.
3. A Taco
A taco is a Mexican dish, essentially a tortilla filled with meat, beans, or vegetables.
4. Chimichanga
The chimichanga is fried corn tortillas stuffed with chicken or steak and melted cheese. It’s served with rice and beans on the side.
5. Enchilada
Enchiladas are huge tortillas filled with favorite ingredients, such as beef, chicken, or vegetables.
6. Taco Salad
This salad is a Mexican dish made up of your favorite ingredients. It might include black beans, corn, lettuce, tomato, and olives.
7. The Chimichanga Burger
The chimichanga burger was developed to be the “Mexican version” of a hamburger. It’s cooked just like our regular burgers with onions, peppers, and cheese on top of an all-beef patty grilled to perfection with salsa on the side.
8. The Enchilada Pizza
This pizza is a Mexican version of a cheeseburger. It’s served with melted cheese and salsa on the side.
9. Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo is a very common side dish made up of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
10. The Primavera Salad
Primavera is a salad made with lettuce and beans as the base, topped with grilled or fried chicken, melted cheese, corn, tomatoes, and olives.
What makes Primos Mexican Food different from other restaurants?
We use fresh ingredients to make all of our food. Our recipes are simple and healthy, but we put a lot of love into them. We use traditional Mexican techniques to cook our food. That’s what makes it so good!
Our menu is full of options for everyone in your family. We serve American favorites like cheeseburgers and fries and authentic Mexican dishes like enchiladas and fajitas.
Everyone at Primos Mexican Food is committed to providing excellent service to every customer. Our staff is friendly, but they are also members of the Memphis community that were born and raised in this area.
Primos Mexican Food is a family-owned restaurant with a years-long history of providing authentic, fresh Mexican food to the people of Memphis. Describe your favorite dish at Primos Mexican food.
My favorite dish from Primos Mexican Food is the chimichanga. It’s to die for. I love how it’s the Mexican version of a hamburger, and I love that it’s big and deep-fried, just like a hamburger should be.
What’s been your best experience at Primos Mexican food?
My best experience at Primos Mexican Food was when my family was on vacation in Mexico. My dad made us aware that we would have authentic Mexican food before we even got to the restaurant.
When we got to the restaurant, one of the owners recognized me and hugged me. It meant so much to have my family experience authentic Mexican food in Mexico’s capital city.
Final Word
At Primos Mexican Food, we pride ourselves on serving the best authentic Mexican food Memphis offers. Our goal is simple- to make everybody in this city happy by making their mouths water with delicious food. We know that the way we cook our food is unique, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Suppose you’re looking for a great place to go for some authentic Mexican food. Come in and see us at Primos Mexican Food. We will help you discover new foods or perfect your meals with our delicious offerings.
FAQ:
How long have you worked at Primos Mexican Food?
I’ve worked at Primos Mexican Food since April 2015. I work as an Assistant Manager and see all that goes on behind the scenes. I like to see what goes into making our food and making it taste so good.
What is your favorite menu item at Primos Mexican food?
My favorite menu item from Primos Mexican Food is any chicken enchilada. I love that it includes chicken, cheese, and green sauce. I always get a side of rice with my order, and I can’t get enough of that.
