Taqueria y restaurant el primo

4.2 ( 169 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
744 E Chatham St Suite. A, Cary, NC 27511, United States
+1 919-377-0086

Located in Cary, NC, Taqueria y Restaurant El Primo has quickly become a beloved spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. Diners rave about the made-to-order dishes, particularly the birria tacos, which have captivated the taste buds of many, including Darryl Dsouza who praised their freshness and the accompanying broth. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, complemented by friendly staff.

Customers appreciate the attention to detail, as evidenced by Corinne-Nikole's experience with perfectly presented takeout. The fajitas, pupusas, sopes, and corn tortillas receive high marks for their robust flavors and satisfying textures. Alexander noted the delightful refried beans and the overall quality of the food, despite a desire for bolder Spanish rice.

With a lively ambiance, El Primo often sees a bustling crowd, even during off-peak hours. The restaurant has become a go-to for anyone seeking an authentic Mexican dining experience in the area. From friendly service to delicious dishes like consomme and maduros, Taqueria y Restaurant El Primo truly stands out in Cary's culinary scene. Make sure to stop by and experience the flavors for yourself!

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking

Reviews For Taqueria y restaurant el primo

Darryl Dsouza
Jul 1,2025
If you like authentic Mexican food, definitely visit this restaurant. Everything is made to order and super fresh. Truly blown away! The birria tacos were spectacular, especially that broth!
Alexander
May 31,2025
Fantastic authentic Mexican restaurant! Staff is wonderful and this place was packed on a Monday at 2:30pm. They have everything you want from tradition Mexican food cooked to perfection with a slight crisp but not overdone. The refried beans were amazing and the Spanish rice could use a little more flavour and some vegetables in them but over it was great! I think they make their own corn tortillas here which were thick and did not break when folding! Definitely some of the best Mexican in Cary! They also sell Mexican candies and snacks at the register.
Lauryn Hamilton
May 17,2025
Very delicious birria tacos. Came with chopped jalapenos onions and cilantro and two sauces. Very delicious and I got it take out and was still freshly hot when I got to my house. The broth is delicious . Very friendly staff and cozy atmosphere.
Amba Mo
Apr 14,2025
We got fajitas, pupusas, sopes and tacos. All amazing, will be back
Corinne-Nikole
Apr 14,2025
Moving to NC from LA, I’ve been searching for authentic, street style tacos. I drove 45 minutes one way before my work shift just to try their tacos birria - oh my god. Excellent tacos and consomme. They also have maduros and rice pudding, and a variety of Spanish sodas. I work in the service industry, and even the presentation in the to go box was thoughtfully put together. 10/10, I will be back.
Bonnie Stanford
Apr 12,2025
Best Mexican food I have had outside of Mexico! Great service even though I don’t speak Spanish and the waitress didn’t have much English- we got along just fine and received what we wanted. Already looking forward to returning!
Mattea
Apr 7,2025
This is one of our favorite restaurants, and this time when we got delivery there were some adorable pictures drawn on our containers!! It really brightened my day. The food is always delicious and I really recommend their birria tacos.
Amy Brunson
Mar 21,2025
My husband and I love this place. It's a little hole in the wall, not a ton of bells and whistles, but the food is fantastic! It's never too busy (not sure a lot of people know about it). We love Wednesdays because they offer 1.59 tacos. You gotta ask for that deal to get them. The birria is so good! The cheese dip with chorizo is amazing! Always reliably good food. We go any time we can!

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