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Primo Cantina

4.5 (67 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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2 house margaritas and home made chips and salsa.  All delicious.
Bob Y.

We went on March 28, 2026 and Reilly W was our server. Let's start off by saying she did a phenomenal job. Our drinks were never empty and her friendliness was spot on. I let her manager know as well. The food was delicious as always. This is our 3rd time eating here with the new owners and it will continue to be a regular stop for us. The only thing I don't love is the volume of the live music. This is the second time we have been there with the singer performing. The 1st time we sat in the bar area and were unable to hear each other at the table. This time we sat in the dining room far from the entertainment and it was still very loud. I would have them turn it down a bit if I were the manager. This will not stop us from returning but I do feel the loudness will drive some away. We will be back due to the great food and great service. The music volume is unnecessary.

Carne Asada Burrito with fish tacos
Duane L.

We came back to the Cantina on a less busy Thursday evening and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. I had the Carne Asada Burrito and she had the fish tacos, and they were So Good! The burrito was HUGE and full of flavor and quality ingredients and the fish tacos were equally impressive. We're already looking forward to another return visit.

Jim O.

Super clean place ! 1st timer. Service was exceptional. Shared 2 lunch specials. Tacquito plate & beef burrito. Both were huge, came with all the sides- tasted great. Warm - homemade chips - good salsa included. Added in a flight of different flavored margaritas. Good also. Bunch of leftovers on the food - but imagine that - the margaritas were empty.

Billy L.

This restaurant is at the corner of Schoenherr and 23 Mile Road in the same location as the old Miguel's. They completely renovated the interior and added a small banquet room that is not completely finished yet. They call this a "soft" opening. Other than the waitress having to work out some bugs with the check out system, we didn't have any issues. The waitress was awesome, the chips and salsa was free and the food was delicious. I got the Sante Fe bowl with the sautéed veggies and my friend got the big primo burrito which was enormous. We both took quite a bit in a to go box. I will definitely be back.

Shrimp and chicken fajitas
Caroline S.

We went to Primo Cantina for lunch yesterday and will definitely be going back! I love the aesthetic--lots of big windows, and everything feels fresh and clean. The food was absolutely delicious. All six of us were very happy with our meals and felt it was a great value for the price. We ordered the Cantina Bowl, Big Burrito, Enchiladas, Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas, and Shrimp Tacos. We also tried the Jamaica and Horchata. I could honestly drink a whole gallon of the Jamaica--it was that good! The Horchata was pretty good too, though it had a slight red-hot cinnamon flavor to it. Andrew, the manager (possibly owner), checked in on us several times and even treated us to complimentary fried cheesecake. It was delicious!

Burrito combo
Sam G.

New Mexican restaurant in a spot that had a previous Mexican restaurant. The new people come in with more than 20 years experience and you can tell. The food and service is good and the prices reasonable. Both entrees with Carne Asada had plenty of quality steak and taste. Homemade chips/salsa and Margarita that you can taste the tequila was a great start. We will return.

Regular and Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas
Brian L.

I saw some good reviews about the soft opening of Primo Cantina, and wanted to check it out. Arrived at 3:00pm and not much of a crowd (which is what I prefer) yet. Was seated by one of the owners who was great during our experience there. After we were seated I saw the owner bring out a few platters of fajitas for the waitstaff to try out. He told me that today was the first time introducing them, and he wanted the waitstaff to give them a try. They weren't on the soft opening menu, but he said I could order them if I wanted to. Of course I had to give them a try, and being the first patron to order them felt pretty good. I did a combo of steak and chicken, both meats you could tell have been marinaded before they were cooked, which I don't think you typically see done. The flavor of both meats alone was fantastic. My friend ordered the street tacos with shredded chicken which she said were very good. I told her I'm typically not a fan of shredded chicken because it usually comes out pretty wet, but hers looked very appetizing for how they were presented and didn't have that very finely shredded wet appearance to them. Complimentary chips and salsa were on point, along with the margarita's. I tried the Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita and it was excellent. The owner graciously brought us out a complimentary fried cheesecake which was incredible with a light cinnamon coating on it. Grand opening is set for 10-01-2025, and I'm looking forward already to returning.

Alexia B.

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere our new favorite mexican place to come to. it's so cute in there, it's not too loud in there either so you can enjoy your company while enjoying the atmosphere. also the drinks are super yummy according to my husband. also something most mexican restaurants have an issue with is being too oily, primo cantinas food is not too heavy or oily AT ALL!! it was perfect. The owner also came and personally made sure everything was going great for us. 10/10 will be back

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Danny I.

This is the best Mexican food full restaurant in Michigan hands down! There is nothing like this around and so happy they are finally opened. I lived on the west coast for 20 years and this is definitely as authentic as you can get. Not to mention you can taste the quality of the meats they are using in the food. We ordered a bunch of different things but I will be dreaming about those rolled tacos!

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Great food!! Management is awesome!! Highly recommended. Get the shredded Chicken street tacos!!

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Food was great! The waitress Rielly was awesome! I will definitely be coming back here, it's a great place if you like big portions

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Good everything!! Great food, great service, great drinks! Nice ambience! You will enjoy.

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Reilly was an excellent server, the food was the delicious and the restaurant was clean and tidy.

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Great Mexican food. Excellent service from Jenna our waitress. A little noisy, but a fun crowd.

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Primo Cantina - mexican - Updated June 2026

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