Woah, woah, woah...hold up. I've lived a short drive from this place for over 15 years and I've never heard about this delicious, authentic Mexican food practically at my doorstep?!?! Driving home from a pool day I was super hangry and needed tacos. Pulled up Yelp, sorted Mexican food restaurants by distance and found La Primavera. They were super busy at 5:30pm on Saturday night. It took about 20 minutes to get my take out order (my dog was in the car so I had to take out although I get a feeling they would not have minded if I brought her inside). Two tacos, one steak, one chicken, and a chicken enchilada with rice and beans. Ate the tacos when I got home and they were just so perfect. I can't even describe how delicious they were (and no, it was not just because I was hangry). I just ate the enchilada meal today for lunch and wow, just wow. So authentic, so on point. I'm in love. For the ambiance - it's set up like a diner inside with booths and counter seating. Not very big but the outdoor patio offers a lot of additional seating. Great price point for the quality of the food. I found my new favorite and I don't see myself eating Mexican anywhere else. Singing "Nothing Compares to You" to my enchilada, with my mouth full, as I devour it. And my dog is mad at me because I greedily would not give her a bite. read more

The perfect Mexican restaurant! Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, great food, reasonable prices, comfortable atmosphere. C read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Cheese Enchilada Verde - The best! - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

My wife brought home a Small Super Burrito Lunch Special for me . The Carne Asada Burrito was 85% dry rice and 15% Carne Asada No Beans, No Sour Cream, No Cheese and No Guacamole! This burrito was the worst thing I ever ate, Garbage.... If think this place has good food, you obviously don't know what good Mexican Food is! read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Lunch Special Super Carne Asada Burrito ......Not! - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

Returned from vacation, fridge is empty, nothing to have for lunch. Showed up to This place, with wonderful customer service, Banda music and a lot of customers for lunch hour. I ordered the big burrito with carnitas. While the flavors were wonderful and the salsa was spicy, the thing disintegrated. Now I see why it was served in a tin tray instead of wrapped in foil. Would I return? Yes but I would probably order something else based on my fandom of how I like my burritos. 4.5/5 . read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Burrito "El Grande" - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

Food is always great and great customer service as well.....Will definitely order/eat in this place again since it's close to my house, too.

Always a great time. Food delicious as always. Service was great & attentive. Good quality food, and fresh as always read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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Mexican food that is authentic and on point. Ceviche, yes please! Camarones (shrimp fajitas) La Primavera are addicting! Chicken (boneless) molé is by far the best for miles! Their version of Enchiladas La Azteca brings me back to New Mexico, as these are "stacked" and with two eggs over easy on top! Having Mexican food anywhere else is a lip biting compromise! There, I said it out loud. read more

I came here with my mom to try the soup and we had a great experience. The service was quick and friendly which made for a pleasant visit. I ordered the spicy Tlalpeno chicken soup while my mom went with the regular chicken. I loved my soup, the flavors were rich and satisfying, but my mom felt the chicken breast was a bit dry. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and I will definitely return when I am in the area. read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Tlapeno Soup - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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Went there on Cinco de Mayo and ordered a gran shrimp burrito. What I got was basically a tortilla stuffed with rice and a few shrimp. No sour cream, no guacamole, and the tiny amount of beans they bothered to include was shoved into one end of the burrito like they forgot halfway through making it. Absolutely pathetic for the price. My daughter's chicken burrito was just as bad -- mostly rice, barely any beans, and despite specifically asking for extra sour cream, they still managed to put almost none in it. We had to send it back just to get a decent amount added. I've eaten here several times, but this visit was by far the worst. Maybe the lunch crew around noon just doesn't care, because the quality and portions were terrible. They are consistently stingy with sour cream and guacamole, and this time it felt like they were trying to cut every possible corner. Huge disappointment, especially on Cinco de Mayo when you'd expect them to actually put effort into the food. I should have taken a picture. But I was so hungry I just ate the crappy burrito. read more

Came here for a late lunch. Service was great. Really enjoyed my food. Ordered the #5 combo which was a chicken enchilada, crispy shell carne asada taco and a chili relleno and came with rice and beans. Also they served chips and salsa which I thought was average. Overall, I'd be back. read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Combo #5. - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

The food is delicious, the staff are friendly. Seems like a very happy place to work.

Had my favorite Menudo and it was terrible. No red in the soup and very bland in taste. Service was great as usual, and the ambiance is always nice. read more

Stopped here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised by our find. We had great ceviche, vegetable fajitas, and fish tacos.

La primavera Mexican Restaurant # 1 Mexican food of Martinez Cal Muy Delicioso gracias a todo sus Empleados Por su buen trabajo los Felisito read more

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Had a great time at this restaurant! Food was amazing, definitely 10/10! Service was friendly 8.5/10. The inside is so beautiful, I loved it! read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

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Good service ,good food ,but not paying before serving cuz that's probably something else, treat everyone as humain, that's for the owner ,thanks ! read more

I happened to be in Martinez & we got hungry for Mexican food & I'm so glad I came across this gem!! At first there was no one there but us, after like 10 min , it got packed! The customer service is overwhelming outstanding, we got greeted as soon as we open the door, the lady and coworkers were very friendly and caring with all the customers. The food was super good great pricing , amazing portions, it was authentic Food from Jalisco. They give you chips and salsa , and they will ask you if you want the spicy sauce and yes it is spicy but is so yummy the beans and the rice were perfect , and the chile rellenos so cheesy There's parking outside, they have indoor booths and outside seating. P If I'm ever in the area I will definitely come back , they also offer sea food. read more

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Nothing fancy, but clean and authentic. Interesting design especially with the painted sky ceiling. Overall a little bit outdated, however, serves the need. Service had some hiccups waiting for final bill and checking on the customers. Ordered taco salads represents the stars of this review - flat taste of all the ingredients. The shell was the only thing that stood out. Price wise is very affordable and can be recommended if you don't wanna spend over $10 for lunch. read more

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Really great place to eat with authentic Mexican food. Glad to have found this restaurant. Being a vegan here is a little bit challenging. read more

Ok this place is so good. I got it like once a week when I was in college because it was so yummy and affordable. I still come here when I'm in the area- best Mexican place in the bay! read more

This is the cutest little restaurant ever, colorful, squeaky, clean, and the friendliest staff ever. It was like being taken care of by your auntie's or your grandma's. I had the ceviche tostada and my daughter had tacos with rice and beans. Every single thing was absolutely delicious. We got an order of chips and they're mild salsa and you could drink the salsa like gazpacho. It was so tasty. 100% would recommend read more

Great place they have inside and outside seating, nice friendly good food. We were a bit confused about the Chicharron's we thought they were cooked in a sauce but when hubby got his plate they were just chicharrones (crunchy) they were still good. Parking lot really small parking on street read more

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2nd time trying this spot. It's right by my work. They have delicious super burritos and salsa! The service is has been friendly and fast.

Went here several times and I am impressed .... really good quality 'gringo' mexican food .... you know like the old school reasonably priced food that used to be everywhere .... the service is even better .... they have a diner counter and one of the best breakfast burritos that I have tried around here Not fine dining or a trendy hot spot but good (enough) quality mexican sit-down food served by people who care read more

My Wife & my Daughter & I always get breakfast burritos , they are made fresh & fast and always delicious. We get them with potato & egg & cheese. They also always give us chips & salsa, it's awesome. read more

Good service and good food. Like all restaurants they have some stand out dishes and some not so great. The Siete mares and menudo are great. The chilaquiles are a miss. The menu doesn't say state there are eggs with the chilaquiles but there are eggs and they are mixed in more like a scramble vs having the eggs on top. I am allergic to egg yolks so I would have requested no eggs or egg whites only. read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Chilaquiles Verdes O Rojos. Menu doesn't say state state eggs and they are mixed in so beware if you are allergic to eggs. - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

The food and service was good, we will definitely be back, me and my man. The prices is very affordable.

Finally made it inside here a couple of times it's fast & easy to call in and place an order - menu on their website - they give you an order #, tell you it'll be ready in 10-15 min., and you go there to pick it up and pay, etc. Inside is super cute and clean, like an old 70's long trucker diner feel, my favorite, plus lots of covered seating they added on outside. They also have a food truck, but I'm not sure where it parks. One Sunday (theyre open 7 days a week!) I bought an $11 scrambled eggs and pancake breakfast. Can you believe it also cane with butter/syrup, refried beans w/cheese, 3 flour tortillas!, AND free tortilla chips (not a tiny 5-chip bad, either) and 2 salsas. It was crazy, and I split into lunch & dinner because it was that much food. Plus the hostesses and waiters are super friendly. They seem to always be fairly bust yet attentive, my new local favorite. Wish I'd tried it sooner read more

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Stop by with my wife. Had the menudo. It was served with handmade tortillas. Very good food and service. We recommend this hidden gem. read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

Good place Salsas are not the best maybe because of the area but food l Flavors are 10 out of 10 read more

This place is great! Came here for dinner, but noticed they have some fantastic breakfast offerings. Its nothing too fancy, but we had a great meal. They provide free chips and salsa with every order. We got the guac, but it was nothing to write home about. We ordered a burrito that came with rice and beans. As for the meat, we went with carnitas, which was an excellent choice. We also ordered a side salad. It was American style and included a healthy amount of ranch. Out the door the whole bill with tip for two people was just $40. This place is a great deal at that price point. We will be back! read more

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Best spot for lunch in downtown Martinez, hands down. The chips and salsa is the best. read more

Very friendly old school Mexican restaurant. Although I didn't care for my soup- not spicy? spicy chicken soup, my ceviche tostada was delicious. My friends had mixed fajitas-delicious, and a whole fried fish, also delicious. My friends also had Micholadas (sp?) which I didn't know I liked. Overall a good place to eat with a counter for quick service and a few booths. They also have outdoor seating. Recommend read more

Wow is all I can say about this little hidden jewel I found in martinez ca the staff is soooo nice and the food is to die for the fresh Sala is crazy good I ate 3 Bowls of it the the enchilada combo with a taco with slow good pork was Heaven this place is a must try out and they have a taco truck in Martinez Too. read more

Alright, how am I the only person leaving a review saying that the hard shell beef tacos have potatoes and carrots in them, and that they taste like a dollar store version of Campbell's Chunky Beef Stew? I have had thousands of tacos and these were by far the worst I have ever had in my life. There was celery in the beef tacos... CELERY. The staff was nice, but my cup for my can of Diet Coke had lipstick still on it from the previous person to use it. Y'all straight up lied to me, this place was not good. read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Worlds worst taco - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

Great little spot downtown Martinez. Food is not oily and the service is always great.

My bar is set high when it comes to the quality of food. With that said, there is nothing unique about this place, and the decor is right on par with many other Mexican restaurants, but the quality of the food is fantastic and clean. I always get my food to-go so I can't comment on the dine-in experience. Since I always get my food to-go, they always pack it nicely, and when I order a lot, they put them in boxes for easy takeout. The staff are always friendly. One of my favorite options is their chicken soup. It looks plain and boring and I didn't expect much when I first saw it, but the flavor gives me comfy cozy vibes. It is a staple when I place my order. My least favorite is the chicharrones, but I'm sure someone else loves them. read more

Great food Great service nice staff Thank them for good We'll be back again soon!!! Muchas gracias read more

Wait: there was no wait Service: very friendly. Food: I came here and had the caldo de res while my husband had the carne asada California burrito. The soup was great. The carne asada was to die for!! Slightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside with little to no fat. The flavor was also amazing. Next time we will stick to a regular carne asada burrito. The fries were good but they took away from the carna asada. My husband usually goes with chicken so he was pleasantly surprised. I can't wait to come back!! read more

La Primavera Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Martinez, California

This place is so wonderful. Staff is super friendly and welcoming from the moment you step in. The food is just like your grandma used to make. The huevos con chorizo is perfectly salty and the homemade salsa and tortillas are literally to die for read more