Primos Mexican Food & Cantina

Name: Primos Mexican Food & Cantina
Address: 7770 Regents Road, San Diego, CA, 92122, US
Telephone: +18586380003
Price range: $

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Primos Mexican Food & Cantina is a popular mexican and fast food restaurant that offers a variety of delicious dishes to satisfy any craving. With menu items such as the Flaming Hot Street Corn, Pozole, Albondigas, and Menudo (available at select locations), customers can enjoy authentic flavors and comforting meals. In addition to their mouthwatering food options, Primos also offers special promotions like the opportunity to receive $20 in Primos Gift Certificates with the purchase of a $100 Primos Gift Card. Whether customers are celebrating National Maize Day or simply looking for a satisfying meal, Primos Mexican Food & Cantina is the go-to choice for tasty mexican cuisine.

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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

7770 Regents Road
San Diego, CA
92122

Option 1: Public Transport
- Take the Green Line Trolley towards Santee and get off at the Grantville Station.
- From the station, walk to the nearby bus stop and take Bus 6 towards Downtown San Diego.
- Get off at the University Ave & 30th St stop.
- Primos Mexican Food & Cantina is located a short walk away from the bus stop.

Option 2: Driving/Parking
- From downtown San Diego, take I-5 North.
- Continue on I-5 N and take exit 16 for Pershing Dr toward Florida Dr/Zoo/Naval Hospital.
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Florida Drive and merge onto Florida Dr.
- Turn left onto El Cajon Blvd.
- Primos Mexican Food & Cantina will be on your right-hand side.

Note: Please refer to a map or GPS for precise directions based on your starting location.

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 12am
Tuesday	6am - 12am
Wednesday	6am - 12am
Thursday	6:30am - 2am
Friday	6:30am - 2am
Saturday	6:30am - 2am
Sunday	6am - 12am

Telephone

+18586380003

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What people say

Primos Mexican Food & Cantina in San Diego is a must-visit for all Mexican food lovers. With a wide range of delicious dishes and a vibrant atmosphere, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your cravings.

One of the standout items on their menu is the Flaming Hot Street Corn. For just $5, you can enjoy fresh corn seasoned with jalapeno and spices, topped with white sauce, Flamin’ Hot Cheeto crumbs, cotija cheese, and garnished with a lime wedge. This unique twist on a classic dish is bursting with flavor and will leave you wanting more.

If you're looking for something heartwarming during the colder months, Primos has got you covered. Their Pozole is a hot new addition to their menu that is perfect for the season. This stewed pork and hominy dish is served with onions, cilantro, shredded cabbage, and tostada shells. It's the ultimate comfort food that will warm you up from the inside out.

Another popular option at Primos is their Albondigas soup. Made with Mexican meatballs, potatoes, carrots, and served in a flavorful chicken broth, this dish is both satisfying and comforting. Pair it with some fresh tortillas and rice for a complete meal.

For those who are adventurous eaters, Primos also offers Menudo at select locations. This traditional Mexican soup features beef tripe, hominy, oregano, and chiles slow-cooked in broth. Served with onions, cilantro, and fresh tortillas, it's a hearty dish that will transport your taste buds south of the border.

In addition to their mouthwatering dishes, Primos also offers great deals like their recent promotion where customers received $20 in free gift certificates when purchasing a $100 gift card. It's the perfect way to treat yourself or someone special during the holiday season.

With its friendly staff and inviting ambiance, Primos Mexican Food & Cantina is a fantastic choice for any occasion. Whether you're craving traditional Mexican flavors or looking to try something new, this restaurant has it all. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in their delicious offerings.

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