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06/04/2026
🏆⚽ WORLD CUP AT PRIMOS ⚽🏆
📍 Escondido • La Jolla • 4S Ranch • French Valley
🇲🇽 June 11 | Mexico vs. South Africa
🇺🇸 June 12 | USA vs. Paraguay
🍺 $5 Primos IPA
🎟️ 1 raffle ticket for every $10 spent during the match
🏆 3 winners per store:
🥇 $50 Amazon Gift Card
🥈 $20 Primos Gift Card
🥉 $20 Primos Gift Card
Plus, every non-winning ticket is entered to win our Grand Prize:
⚽ 2 San Diego FC tickets!
📍 PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
• Escondido
1348 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029
• La Jolla
7770 Regents Rd., San Diego, CA 92122
• 4S Ranch
16621 Dove Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92127
• French Valley
30628 Benton Rd., Wi******er, CA 92596
06/03/2026
🏆⚽ WORLD CUP RAFFLE IS HERE! ⚽🏆
Have you picked your home base for every World Cup match? Make Primos your game-day headquarters and score BIG all tournament long! 🍻🎉
🔥 $5 Primos IPAs during every World Cup match
🎟️ Get 1 raffle ticket for every $10 you spend during any USA 🇺🇸 or Mexico 🇲🇽 game at participating locations.
After each featured match, we’ll draw 3 winners at every store:
🏅 Amazon Gift Cards
🏅 Primos Gift Cards
Plus, every non-winning ticket stays in the raffle and is automatically entered for our GRAND PRIZE:
🎟️ 2 Tickets to a San Diego FC match at Snapdragon Stadium!
📍 PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
• Escondido
1348 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029
• La Jolla
7770 Regents Rd., San Diego, CA 92122
• 4S Ranch
16621 Dove Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92127
• French Valley
30628 Benton Rd., Wi******er, CA 92596
🏆 GAME DAY PRIZES (Per Store)
🇲🇽 June 11 | Mexico vs. South Africa
🥇 $50 Amazon Gift Card
🥈 $20 Primos Gift Card
🥉 $20 Primos Gift Card
🇺🇸 June 12 | USA vs. Paraguay
🥇 $50 Amazon Gift Card
🥈 $20 Primos Gift Card
🥉 $20 Primos Gift Card
🇲🇽 June 18 | Mexico vs. South Korea
🥇 $100 Amazon Gift Card
🥈 $40 Primos Gift Card
🥉 $20 Primos Gift Card
🇺🇸 June 19 | USA vs. Australia
🥇 $100 Amazon Gift Card
🥈 $40 Primos Gift Card
🥉 $20 Primos Gift Card
🇲🇽 June 24 | Mexico vs. Czech Republic
🥇 $150 Amazon Gift Card
🥈 $60 Primos Gift Card
🥉 $40 Primos Gift Card
🇺🇸 June 25 | USA vs. Turkey
🥇 $150 Amazon Gift Card
🥈 $60 Primos Gift Card
🥉 $40 Primos Gift Card
🍺 BEER SPECIAL
$5 Primos IPA all World Cup long!
Bring your crew, cheer on your team, enjoy great food and cold beer, and win prizes every match day. See you at Primos! ⚽🔥
05/21/2026
A day in the life of a Primos Catering Coordinator 👓🌮
Interested in catering with us? Drop a comment below or send us a DM — we’d love to help plan your next event!
05/20/2026
TORTA THURSDAY 🌯🥤
Thursdays just got better at Primos 😎
Buy an El Clasico Torta and get a FREE Large Drink every Thursday at all Primos locations! 🔥
Build your perfect torta with your choice of:
🥩 Steak 🍗 Chicken 🌶️ Adobada 🐷 Carnitas
Loaded with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, beans, and melted cheese on toasted bread 🤤
Available EVERY Thursday at ALL Primos locations. Come hungry!
05/04/2026
May the Monster Monday be with you! $2 off any Monster Menu item on May 4th.
04/28/2026
Chivalry is dead 🥀
But you can get $5 churros and $5 Primos IPA for yourself at any Primos location on
04/16/2026
What can $12 get you nowadays? Not much.. Unless you come to Primos, where you can get the Triple Threat Combo! 😏
Pick your MAIN:
BRC B***o, 2 Fish Tacos, or 3 Rolled Tacos
Add your SIDE:
Fries, Rice, Beans, Queso, or Flamin’ Hot Corn
Finish it off with something SWEET:
Churros, a Paleta, or a Shake (+$2)
All for just $12 during lunch hours. Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
04/10/2026
🚨 BREAKING: Artemis II just landed off the coast of San Diego! 😏🌮
After traveling all the way around the moon, the crew had one thing on their mind… Primos Mexican Food 🇲🇽🔥
Felix Jr. was ready. 🌊👨🍳
Carne asada was hot. 🌯🔥
Welcome home never tasted so good.
🚀🌮 Welcome Home, Artemis II Crew!
04/06/2026
🔥 CHAMPION DEAL ALERT 🔥
From April 1–6, celebrate the March Monster Madness winner with our Champion Combo 🏆
Get $5 OFF when you order:
🌯 619 Monster B***o (any size)
🥤 Reese’s Peanut Butter Shake
Just let the cashier know you want the $5 OFF 619 Champion Combo at checkout!
⚠️ Available for a limited time at select Primos locations.
📍 Escondido
📍 Murrieta
📍 4S Ranch
📍 French Valley
📍 Carlsbad
📍 La Jolla
📍 Menifee
📍 Temecula
📍 SDSU
If the Primos location doesn’t have shakes, you can substitute a Large Fountain Drink.
03/31/2026
🚨 NEW DROP 🚨
Introducing the 619 Pizza! 🍕
Carne asada, pollo asado, guacamole, cheese, and a drizzle of chipotle sauce - All on a New York crust!
Pair it with a Flamin’ Hot Shake 🔥🥤
Available tomorrow only… 👀
03/27/2026
Championship Round
The final two combos battle to become the March Monster Champion.
🏆 The Championship Burrito + Shake combo will be $5 OFF for all customers from 3/30–4/6, leading up to the March Madness Championship Game. One lucky Instagram participant will win our Grand Prize: a $100 Primos Gift Certificate and a $200 Amazon Gift Card! Will it be the 619 & Reese’s Shake or the Cali & Oreo Shake?!
619™ - Chicken, steak, primos sauce, fries, chipotle sauce, guacamole, and cheese.
VS
Cali™ - STEAK or ADOBADA with fries, pico, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.
🎉 Championship Bonus:
Vote, follow, like, comment, and share — each action counts as an entry to win the grand prize. Make sure you follow us here, on TikTok, and on Facebook for your entries to count.
How to enter to win the Grand Prize Championship:
1️⃣ Vote for your favorite
2️⃣ Follow us
3️⃣ Tag a friend
4️⃣ Share the post
🏆 Grand Prize: $100 Primos credit + $200 Amazon gift card
🏀 2 Runner-Ups: $20 Primos credt
📢 Winners announced on 3/31.
03/26/2026
🔥 FREE MONSTER UPGRADE 🔥
Celebrate National Burrito Day the right way 🌯
On Thursday, April 2, buy any B***o from the Monster Menu, and we’ll upgrade it to a MONSTER… FREE!
03/23/2026
⚾️ PADRES OPENING SERIES = PRIMOS PERKS ⚾️
Rep your Padres gear and score BIG at Primos! 🔥
From March 26–28:
👕 Wear Padres gear
🥤 Get a FREE Large Drink with any food purchase
BUT WAIT… it gets even better 👇
If the Padres WIN… YOU WIN 💥
Get $5 OFF any Monster Menu item the NEXT DAY!
Just say, "GO PADRES!" at the register.
Game on. Gear up. Eat up. 🌯⚾️
03/23/2026
🏀 Final Four – Match 2 🏀
Who’s moving on to the championship round? Remember, there’s a lot more at SHAKE! 👀
🌯 Cali™ + Oreo Shake
Carne asada OR Adobada with fries, pico, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese.
VS
🌯 MexiCali™ + Horchata Shake
Carne asada AND Adobada, melted jack cheese, fries, chipotle sauce, guacamole, onions, and cilantro sauce.
🎉 Each winner gets $20 in Primos Credits! We’re picking:
• 2 winners from voters for the Cali™ + Oreo Shake
• 2 winners from voters for the MexiCali™ + Horchata Shake
📲 Vote now on Instagram ()
Boost your chances to win by:
• Voting in the matchup
• Following
• Tagging friends
• Sharing this post
The winning combo will be $5 Off after the championship.
03/23/2026
What is the most attractive car a person could drive? 🤔
03/21/2026
🔥 Final Four – Match 1 🔥
March Monster Madness is heating up!
Who’s moving on to the championship round? 👀
🌯 619™ + Reese’s Shake
Chicken, steak, Primos sauce, fries, chipotle sauce, guacamole, and cheese
VS
🌯 El Clásico™ + Abuelita Shake
Your choice of chicken, adobada, carnitas, or steak with pico, sour cream, guacamole, beans, and cheese
🎉 Win Primos Credits!
We’re picking:
• 2 winners from voters for the 619 + Reese’s Shake
• 2 winners from voters for El Clásico + Abuelita Shake
Each winner gets $20 in Primos Credits
📲 Vote now on Instagram ()
Boost your chances to win by:
• Voting in the matchup
• Following
• Tagging friends
• Sharing this post
03/18/2026
It’s 90° outside…
and somehow Mom still said: “mijo, I made you some soup.” 🥵🍲
But real talk — our Albondigas Soup & Pozole won’t be here forever. They’re only around until the end of March. Get it while you can!
03/18/2026
🏀 March Madness at Primos! 🌯🥤
We’re bringing the madness to burritos and milkshakes with our Primos Burrito & Shake Bracket. Vote in each matchup and help decide the ultimate burrito + shake combo! In this round, Cali Burrito faces off against the Flaming Hot to see who moves on to the next round. Cast your vote for a chance to win a $20 Primos guest card! We’ll randomly select one lucky voter from this matchup as the winner. Voting for this matchup ends March 21.
Cali™ - Steak, fries, guacamole, cheese, pico, and sour cream.
Flaming Hot™- Steak, hot cheetos, fries, chipotle sauce, and shredded cheese or jalapeno queso
FULL SCHEDULE BELOW:
Round 1 – Right Side (Voting 3/13–3/17):
🌯 619 B***o vs Baja B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Reese’s Shake
🌯 El Clasico B***o vs Cali Surf & Turf B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Abuelita Shake
Round 2 – Left Side (Voting 3/17–3/21):
🌯 MexiCali B***o vs Chicken Chipotle Loco B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Horchata Shake
🌯 Cali Burrito vs Flaming Hot B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Oreo Shake
Final Four Matchup 1 (Voting 3/20–3/24)
Winner of Round 1 faces the winner of Round 2.
Final Four Matchup 2 (Voting 3/24–3/28)
The remaining winners battle for a spot in the championship.
Championship Round (Voting 3/27–3/31)
The final two combos battle to become the March Monster Champion.
🏆 The Championship Burrito + Shake combo will be $5 OFF for all customers from 4/2–4/6, leading up to the March Madness Championship Game. One lucky Instagram participant will win our Grand Prize: a $100 Primos Gift Certificate and a $60 Amazon Gift Card!
🎉 Championship Bonus:
Vote, follow, like, comment, and share — each action counts as an entry to win the grand prize.
Make sure you follow us here, on TikTok, and on Facebook for your entries to count.
How to enter to win the Grand Prize Championship:
1️⃣ Vote for your favorite
2️⃣ Follow us
3️⃣ Tag a friend
4️⃣ Share the post
🏆 Grand Prize: $100 Primos credit + $60 Amazon gift card
📢 Grand Prize winner announced on 3/31.
Let the madness begin! 🌯🔥🥤
03/17/2026
🏀 March Madness at Primos! 🌯🥤
We’re bringing the madness to burritos and milkshakes with our Primos Burrito & Shake Bracket. Vote in each matchup and help decide the ultimate burrito + shake combo! In this round, Chicken Chipotle Loco vs MexiCali to see who moves on to the next round. Cast your vote for a chance to win a $20 Primos guest card! We’ll randomly select one lucky voter from this matchup as the winner. Voting for this matchup ends March 21.
Mexicali™ - Steak, adobada, melted jack, fries, chipotle sauce, guacamole, onions, and cilantro sauce.
Chicken Chipotle Loco™- Chicken, bacon, chipotle sauce, rice, beans, and melted jack cheese.
FULL SCHEDULE BELOW:
Round 1 – Right Side (Voting 3/13–3/17):
🌯 619 B***o vs Baja B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Reese’s Shake
🌯 El Clasico B***o vs Cali Surf & Turf B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Abuelita Shake
Round 2 – Left Side (Voting 3/17–3/21):
🌯 MexiCali B***o vs Chicken Chipotle Loco B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Horchata Shake
🌯 Cali Burrito vs Flaming Hot B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Oreo Shake
Final Four Matchup 1 (Voting 3/20–3/24)
Winner of Round 1 faces the winner of Round 2.
Final Four Matchup 2 (Voting 3/24–3/28)
The remaining winners battle for a spot in the championship.
Championship Round (Voting 3/27–3/31)
The final two combos battle to become the March Monster Champion.
🏆 The Championship Burrito + Shake combo will be $5 OFF for all customers from 4/2–4/6, leading up to the March Madness Championship Game. One lucky Instagram participant will win our Grand Prize: a $100 Primos Gift Certificate and a $60 Amazon Gift Card!
🎉 Championship Bonus:
Vote, follow, like, comment, and share — each action counts as an entry to win the grand prize.
Make sure you follow us here, on TikTok, and on Facebook for your entries to count.
How to enter to win the Grand Prize Championship:
1️⃣ Vote for your favorite
2️⃣ Follow us
3️⃣ Tag a friend
4️⃣ Share the post
🏆 Grand Prize: $100 Primos credit + $60 Amazon gift card
📢 Grand Prize winner announced on 3/31.
Let the madness begin! 🌯🔥🥤
03/13/2026
🏀 March Madness at Primos! 🌯🥤
We’re bringing the madness to burritos and milkshakes with our Primos Burrito & Shake Bracket. Vote in each matchup and help decide the ultimate burrito + shake combo! In this round, El Clasico faces Cali Surf & Turf to see who moves on to the next round. Cast your vote for a chance to win a $20 Primos guest card! We’ll randomly select one lucky voter from this matchup as the winner. Voting for this matchup ends March 17.
El Clasico™- CHICKEN, ADOBADA, CARNITAS, or STEAK with pico, sour cream, guacamole, beans, and cheese
Cali Surf & Turf™ - Steak, shrimp, fries, chipotle sauce, guacamole, and cheese
FULL SCHEDULE BELOW:
Round 1 – Right Side (Voting 3/13–3/17):
🌯 619 B***o vs Baja B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Reese’s Shake
🌯 El Clasico B***o vs Cali Surf & Turf B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Abuelita Shake
Round 2 – Left Side (Voting 3/17–3/21):
🌯 MexiCali B***o vs Chicken Chipotle Loco B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Horchata Shake
🌯 Cali Burrito vs Flaming Hot B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Oreo Shake
Final Four Matchup 1 (Voting 3/20–3/24)
Winner of Round 1 faces the winner of Round 2.
Final Four Matchup 2 (Voting 3/24–3/28)
The remaining winners battle for a spot in the championship.
Championship Round (Voting 3/27–3/31)
The final two combos battle to become the March Monster Champion.
🏆 The Championship Burrito + Shake combo will be $5 OFF for all customers from 4/2–4/6, leading up to the March Madness Championship Game. One lucky Instagram participant will win our Grand Prize: a $100 Primos guest Certificate and a $60 Amazon Gift Card!
🎉 Championship Bonus:
Vote, follow, like, comment, and share — each action counts as an entry to win the grand prize.
Make sure you follow us here, on TikTok, and on Facebook for your entries to count.
How to enter to win the Grand Prize Championship:
1️⃣ Vote for your favorite
2️⃣ Follow us
3️⃣ Tag a friend
4️⃣ Share the post
🏆 Grand Prize: $100 Primos credit + $60 Amazon gift card
📢 Grand Prize winner announced on 3/31.
Let the madness begin! 🌯🔥🥤
03/13/2026
🏀 March Madness at Primos! 🌯🥤
We’re bringing the madness to burritos and milkshakes with our Primos Burrito & Shake Bracket. Vote in each matchup and help decide the ultimate burrito + shake combo! In this round, 619 faces Baja to see who moves on to the next round. Cast your vote for a chance to win a $20 Primos credit! We’ll randomly select two lucky voter from this matchup as the winner. Voting for this matchup ends March 17.
619™ - Chicken, steak, primos sauce, fries, chipotle sauce, guacamole, and cheese.
Baja™ - CARNITAS or ADOBADA with whole beans, rice, onions, cilantro, guacamole, cilantro sauce, and cotija
FULL SCHEDULE BELOW:
Round 1 – Right Side (Voting 3/13–3/17):
🌯 MexiCali B***o vs Chicken Chipotle Loco B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Horchata Shake
🌯 Cali Burrito vs Flaming Hot B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Oreo Shake
Round 2 – Left Side (Voting 3/17–3/21):
🌯 619 B***o vs Baja B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Reese’s Shake
🌯 El Clasico B***o vs Cali Surf & Turf B***o
➡️ Winner gets paired with our Abuelita Shake
Final Four Matchup 1 (Voting 3/20–3/24)
Winner of Round 1 faces the winner of Round 2.
Final Four Matchup 2 (Voting 3/24–3/28)
The remaining winners battle for a spot in the championship.
Championship Round (Voting 3/27–3/31)
The final two combos battle to become the March Monster Champion.
🏆 The Championship Burrito + Shake combo will be $5 OFF for all customers from 3/30–4/6, leading up to the March Madness Championship Game. One lucky Instagram participant will win our Grand Prize: a $100 Primos Gift Certificate and a $60 Amazon Gift Card!
🎉 Championship Bonus:
Vote, follow, like, comment, and share — each action counts as an entry to win the grand prize.
Make sure you follow us here, on TikTok, and on Facebook for your entries to count.
How to enter to win the Grand Prize Championship:
1️⃣ Vote for your favorite
2️⃣ Follow us
3️⃣ Tag a friend
4️⃣ Share the post
🏆 Grand Prize: $100 Primos credit + $60 Amazon gift card
📢 Grand Prize winner announced on 3/31.
Let the madness begin! 🌯🔥🥤
03/06/2026
🍪 Happy National Oreo Day!
Celebrate the sweetest day of the year with our Oreo Shake 🤍
Creamy, chocolatey, and packed with Oreo goodness.
Available at select Primos locations—come treat yourself today!
02/28/2026
We had an amazing time catering for the Associated Students at SDSU! 🌮 What a turnout — about 150 hungry students served and satisfied.
Planning an event? We’ve got you covered.
Visit www.primosmex.com/catering to book your next gathering!
02/24/2026
We want to make you an honorary Primo, Punch! 🐒
Address
San Diego, CA
To get to this Mexican restaurant in San Diego, you can take the public transport and get off at the nearest trolley station. From there, walk towards the west towards the local plaza and continue for approximately three blocks until you reach your destination.
If you prefer to drive and have a car, take the Interstate 5 freeway towards downtown San Diego. Then, take exit 16A for Sixth Avenue and keep going straight until you reach a parking lot nearby. Once parked, walk to your west for about half a block on Fourth Avenue until you come across this Mexican restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
9am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
9am - 5pm |
| Friday |
9am - 5pm |
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What people say
Mexican restaurants are known for their vibrant and bold flavors, and Primos Mexican Food & Cantina in San Diego is no exception. This fast-casual restaurant chain has been serving up fresh and authentic Mexican food since 1999, with 21 locations across Southern California. One of the standout items on their menu is their Monster Burritos - a must-try for any burrito lover.
But it's not just the food that makes Primos a great spot to visit. They also offer a variety of drink specials, including an all-day happy hour on Wednesdays and Sundays where you can try a refreshing Paloma. And if you're looking for a sweet treat, be sure to download the Primos App to get a free churro with any purchase.
Primos also celebrates San Diego with special deals on June 19th (619 Day), featuring items like carne asada, pollo asado, primos sauce, fries, chipotle sauce, guacamole, and cheese - all for only $6.19 each. And if you're in the mood for seafood, they even have options like shrimp tacos to celebrate National Shrimp Day.
Overall, Primos Mexican Food & Cantina offers delicious food and fun specials that make it a great choice for anyone looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience in San Diego.
