A really nice and convenient--albeit small--grocery store not far from the San Onofre State Beach camping areas. They have a large selection of beer and wine, plus some fresh produce, basic supplies, tortillas, and lots of yummy homemade salsas (the medium salsa verde is quite good). They even have a deli in the back that serves lots of Mexican-style meats and takeaway items. I came by to buy tomatoes, salsa, corn tortillas, and cilantro to take down to my camping site on the July 4th weekend. Everything was really fresh and yummy! Definitely recommend checking this spot out when you're in San Onofre. read more

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The environment is small carniceria/taqueria store that sort of specializes in a handful of ceviches (love the spicy pulpo), horchata and similar styles of drinks, salsa, guacamole etal. Everything is excellent. At the back of the store is the kitchen with a huge focus on tacos. 10 different options of which nine are a meat (including one fish) option and a vegetarian choice. Among the meats are asada, adobado, birria, chicharon and sometimes buche. Daily taco price is $1.49 but on Tuesdays and Fridays, tacos are 69¢. They have a very good chile relleno as well. There are other things available but it hard to get away from the range of street taco options. The folks working the taqueria are amazing, having to make plates and plates of tacos. Today, one work crew had 20 taco orders in front of me. Long lines await the tacos on Tuesdays and Fridays. Despite the load, the taqueros are friendly and fast. No photos as it really isn't necessary as the food is that good. read more

I went to this local spot for taco Tuesday, the tacos are $.69 on Tuesdays and Fridays. There was a line out the door when i arrived. Primos is actually a small mexican market with a working kitchen, lots of food to go. There is no seating area. The service was quick and friendly . I tried the adobado tacos and a fish taco. The tacos are street size, small, but they pack a lot of flavor. The adobado pork was a little salty for my taste. The fish taco was delicious. The cream sauce they use is full of flavor. The market had lots of sample to try, including their homemade ceviche, a must. Great deal and tasty tacos. read more

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tacos tacos tacos!!! love the tacos omfg best tacos best deal in socal!!! service is fast the agua fresca is good vibes are always good they always give samples!!!! eat at the local park!!! read more

Primo Foods - Tacos - Grocery Near Me - San Clemente, California

Delicious Fat Breakfast Burrito! What a hit! Burritos stuffed with egg, bacon, ham, and cheese. These burritos were a hit for my brunch boat cruise w girlfriends. Not knowing how big the burritos would be, I over purchased, as I ended up cutting these burritos into halves or thirds. Everyone loved them! *Although Primo opens at seven, I found that they are not ready to prepare, freshly made orders until 8:00AM. Because I was ordering five burritos, I prepaid at 7:45 and then came back to pick up my order at 8:15. I will definitely come back and try out more of their menu. read more

Primo Foods - Late 8 inch burrito - Grocery Near Me - San Clemente, California

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This Mexican market is one of my favorite spots in Orange County because of the tacos. The taco selection is massive and they are so cheap for the quality. On Tuesdays and Fridays the tacos are 69 cents a piece, which is awesome. The service is normal for a small market and the place is small, but you can tell everything is super authentic. I cannot stress how much I love coming here and how much it reminds me of tacos from Mexico. The guac is also superb. read more

Primo Foods - Grocery Near Me - San Clemente, California

This hole in the wall market is San Clemente's little secret for burritos and tacos that will blow your mind. On Tues/Fridays they have specials where burritos are $9.99. Tacos are a steal. They have home made guacamole that you can buy , fresh ceviche, birrias, carne asada, carnitas, tri-tip, you name it, they have it. What surprised me is that they even have Julian pies here ! So , you dont have to drive all the way down to Julian, you can just grab the pies here and enjoy! I purchased one tonight, couldn't resist. I also purchased their carne asada burrito, with rice, beans, cilantro, onions, cabbage all wrapped in a flower tortilla and i was in heaven! $11.99 you could cut in half and eat for 2 meals. Its a local favorite among surfers, non-surfers, and every walk of life in San Clemente. Parking can be tricky so be mindful of the 20min parking spots. I love their mexican soft drinks and its just pure bliss! 10/10!! read more

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Amazing tacos at amazing prices. Long lines but worth it. If you happen to go on a Tuesday I would recommend getting there an hour and a half before the time you plan on eating read more

Visiting my brother in San Clemente and he told me about this spot I have to try. Boy am I Lucky to have found out about Primo Foods! I went today during a taco Tuesday. The line, out the door. The price per taco, 69 cents. The experience, epic. The food, some of the best out there. Primo foods, is a spot all about great prices and even better food. I'd recommend you try everything and then figure out what your go to order will be when you undoubtedly come back for more read more

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Carne asada Burrito is hugeeee!!! Can feed two, tacos are bombbbbbbb. Definitely recommend the place.

69 cent tacos of tuesdays and fridays, 99 cent tacos every other day. Hella fire samples, ceviche-fire, elote-fire, brisket-fire. Tacos hella fire, burritos hella fire. Went on a Friday so the line was hella long (duh) and when you leave you just see hella people at the park eating their tacos. It is a vibe. Love you primos read more

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It's been over a year since I've been back to Primo (I used to work a full time job and by the time it was Tuesday or Friday Tacos, I wouldn't be able to make it in time) But now, things has changed, I now work near by and get off early and finally get that sweet deal of .69 cents per tacos. Yes, you read that correctly. Your eyes are NOT playing games with you, sorry Loki. This is real. As you can see per the picture I've taken, a very sweet deal and especially in this economy. They didn't have Al pastor when I got there at 10:50AM, I know it's early in the day but no lines which is a plus, sometimes if you come later in the day, that line goes out the door. Ordered 20 tacos, 10 carne asada and 10 birria tacos, everything on it and a bag of fried pork skin total came around $21. $14 for the tacos and $7 for the bag of pork skin. Not too shabby, they do ask if you want a bag, its 10 cents so be aware, I had to get one since I got a lot of tacos but definitely bringing my own bags next time. Will I come back? Absolutely freaking yes! They have desserts too and even have Juliene pie too! These tacos looks small but let me tell you something, the lady that were making the tacos, she PACKED those tacos up! Best to say, one of the best tacos around San Clemente if you don't want to drive all the way to Santa Ana or San Diego. (They do have other locations in SD) read more

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Came for 69 cent taco Tuesday, the tacos were so good!!! My favorite was the Birra tacos. Although the line is long it moves fast and is definitely worth it! read more

Thanks to reviews here I gave this place a chance. After seeing a line I was about to turn around until I read the review that explained that taco Tuesdays and Fridays are $.69 tacos all day. Well worth the wait. Pollo, carne asada, el pastor, carnitas on two soft mini corn tortillas with limon cilantro and onions. We ordered 23 for 3 of us and some aguas frescas. The place is a bodega, no tables, so as you walk in they have a it look like a liquor store then a nice little sample bar as you wait in line to try a variety of ceviche then you pass an impressive assortment of beverages and snacks then at the back is where the magic is. A huge counter for tacos and smoked meats. There are locations in San Clemente a short walk across the bridge from Calafia State Campground and locations in Vista and Carlsbad. This place is read more

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It's authentic hole-in-the-wall Mexican food. My go-to right now is their California Burrito. They usually have grab-&-go burritos, quesadillas, and tomales--Convenient in a rush or when the line is out the door. I wish their standard burritos and tacos had more ingredients in them, they're a little over-simple. I wish they had a salsa bar or gave you more than just two small salsa containers. Their guac is great. The meat they sell by the pound is SO good--eat it right off your BBQ as soon as it goes below burn-the-mouth temperature. read more

Wow. Tri tip is incredible. Street tacos are overstuffed. The pickled carrots are soft and spicy. Did not try the ceviche, but will have to go back. Amazing value, and we didn't even go during taco Tuesday/Friday when they're on special. read more

I go every Tuesday for their 69 cent tacos! food is amazing and the selection of meats is great read more

May 9th, 2025 I have had their tacos a few times now and have had no issues, but today as I took my FIRST bite, I felt something off. Turns out I had a piece of PLASTIC in my taco. Inspect your food people! read more

Primo Foods - Grocery Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Picked up some guac and corn chips. Guac was freshly made. Good quality. Staff is friendly. I didn't buy anything else because we brought most of what we needed for our camping trip but, it's good to see that you can pick up anything you might have forgotten within walking distance from the campground. read more

Wow, what an amazing little place. My wife and I walked across the street from San Clemente State Park for refreshments and found an amazing Mexican Cocina in a little store. We ordered the el pastor taco's meal to share, with beans and rice. Everything was super authentic and price was great. We took it back across the street (highway 5) and had the most amazing lunch on a picnic table overlooking the ocean..... Don't know what to say when you have your love next to you, at a picnic table overlooking the ocean with great tacos, I'm so blessed! read more

Best street tacos EVER, and the horchata super bomb and the elote is delightful. Bbq is also flame.

Amazing people, good selection for the size of the store. Only been here a few times but I will be back.

I found out about this place on TikTok and was in luck because I was in town on a Tuesday. They have a taco Tuesday special where all tacos are only $0.69. The line was out the door when I visited, and I waited a total of 45 minutes. You wait in line, place your order at the counter in the back, and pay up front. I ordered 8 Carne Asada tacos, 4 Al Pastor, tacos, and 4 Birria tacos. You simply can't beat the price, but the saying remains true - you get what you pay for. These tacos are three star at best. They come with a double corn tortilla, your choice of meat, cilantro, and onions, the only sauce available is a green salsa verde. My favorite was the Carne Asada tacos as they were the most juicy. The Birria tacos were dry AF and the Al Pastor tacos were mushy in texture and also salty AF. This place also serves BBQ and the gentleman working behind the BBQ meat counter were serving samples of the BBQ meats for those waiting in line, which I thought was a nice touch. There was a park down the street with plenty of parking spaces, so I just parked there and walked over. read more

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This place is the home of 69 cent tacos on Tuesdays! And being within walking distance from San Clemente State Beach, this is a must go to place on any Tuesday!!! Meats offered include: carne asada, pollo asada, birria, fish, lengua, chicharron, cabeza, carnitas, vegetarian, and a few others. They have freshly made corn tortillas that are tender and oh so tasty. They use 2 per taco and fill with enough meats/filling that one can easily take apart and end up with two tacos! Each serving is offered with cilantro, onions, limes and salsa. Be ready for standing in line to place your order though....come early like at 3 pm to avoid the long lines.....sometimes out the door, and down the street! Definitely a place to stop and be HUNGRY!!! Service is quick and the line moves quickly. Samples for various ceviche is available at the door and often times they offer samples of meats....the tri tip is AMAZINGLY tender and the BBQ sauce is tasty! Just a little hole in the wall on the corner so drive by carefully or you'll miss it if you don't see a line lol. Soooo yummy! read more

Primo Foods - This plate holds 6 street tacos - carne asada, pollo asada and carnival (2 of each) and less than $5 on Tuesdays! - Grocery Near Me - San Clemente, California

I am visiting San Clemente from the east coast and stumbled upon this small corner grocery store during my run. I decided to get tacos (even though I came in for water) and omg no regrets, the tacos were incredible, I got el pastor, chorizo and chicken tacos and there were all delicious. The combination with the onions, cilantro and sauce was stunning and just like I picture my tacos considering we are in California. The prices are super cheap and this makes the perfect affordable lunch. Stop by here and support this business! read more

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All employees were accommodating and super nice. We were given samples of food and given explanations of the food that was being sold. They sell cooked tri tip, and brisket that was delicious and is sold by the pound or you can have tacos with the beef. Their chicken wings were not as good as the beef although they have a nice variety of wings. Maybe just a tad overcooked. They also have a ceviche bar with about three different types of ceviche. I think they should sell one type that could be mild. I would have bought some had they not all been so spicy. They have special tacos that are a big seller. Lines to buy these tacos wrap all the way around the outside of the building! Crazy popular. They also sell Julian pies that are so yummy. Great little store. read more

There will be a line, but it's absolutely worth it. Are these the best tacos I've ever had? No, but the quality of ingredients is still there, and they pack each taco with a considerable amount of meat. The kicker here is that these tacos are 69¢/piece on Tuesdays AND Fridays, so the value for what you receive is fantastic. My go to will be the cabeza, adobada, and chicharron tacos. If you're hungry, get about 8 tacos. Carnitas and pollo asado were still good as well, just not my favorites. Make sure to buy some salsa & guacamole from the cooler next to the cash register. You'll find parking somewhere on the street, as there isn't a parking lot. There is no indoor or outdoor seating since this is a grocery store, but there is a park with benches around the corner you can enjoy these tacos at. read more

Primo Foods - Adobada Tacos - Grocery Near Me - San Clemente, California

They have amazing tacos! On Tuesday and Wednesday they do 69 cent tacos. They're a little small but worth buying a lot the flavor is great. There's usually a line out the door so if you order 40 or more you can order ahead. This shop in general has a lot to offer i definitely recommend supporting this business read more

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You have heard this story before. It is a liquor store in a busy beach city, that secretly sells the most amazing Mexican food at low low prices. That is exactly the story with Primo foods. No tables, just a little liquor store and a big line at lunch time. The food was better than in the story, the prices were a bit higher, the parking was a problem. I can't wait to go back and eat here again. read more

Walk through a delightfully well stocked carniceria, pass along the wall of cold beverages and into the rear of the building. There you will find friendly attentive employees serving up the most melt in your mouth street tacos I've ever had! Just Incredible. Tender beef, cilantro, onion, fresh corn tortillas, sauce n spice in all the right places. Do not miss this place. Fast. Affordable. Delicious. Satisfied. read more

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OH MY GOODNESS!! These tacos were so good we went 3 times that week! They come out and give you samples while you are in line and the brisket was amazing! read more

Woke up early on Super Bowl Sunday and thought, well I don't really care about the Super Bowl so let's go out and get the wife and me a couple kick ass breakfast burritos! Headed out to Primos in San Clemente. First interesting thing was that when I tried to order the breakfast burritos the gal didn't seem to understand me. Maybe I was saying it weird, but I didn't think there was a language issue, just not communicating. Another person asked what I wanted. I asked for a bacon and a sausage and he replied that they only had bacon. So, I asked if I could get a chorizo one instead. He said sure. I shopped around as I waited for my burritos. Ended up picking up some tortilla chips and some marinated pollo asada to cook later and have chicken nachos. I'll review those separately. Not long after I was handed two massive, heavy burritos in bags. Just like the last times I was surprised at their heft. I checked out and the very nice cashier asked if i was going to watch the Super Bowl and I said, "for the ads". I asked if she was going to watch and she said she was from San Fran, so rooting for the 49ers. Went on my way to get home and enjoy what I predicted was going to be another great breakfast burrito from Primo. As I was unpacking the contents of my shopping bad, I noticed that one burritos had a $9.99 marking, that's the typical price for a BB at Primo, and then the other bag had $9.99 + $4.99. Huh? That was the chorizo breakfast burrito. Well, that sucks, I was not told there was an up charge and the receipt only had the total listed, so I could not figure out if that charge was added. I would have to assume so. That is the reason for the missing star in my rating. Sat down to enjoy my pricey chorizo breakfast burrito. As with the last couple of times I have had the behemoth breakfast burritos from Primo, I cut it in half as that is enough for breakfast. Almost more than enough and I am a big guy with a big appetite! Love the thought of having the other half the next morning! Take a look at the picture, there was a significant amount of chorizo in there and it was DELICIOUS! Hands down the best chorizo breakfast burrito I have ever eaten. So awesome. Worth the $5 up charge? Maybe, as the default $9.99 is a very good price for a breakfast burrito as typical, current, inflation battered breakfast burritos can be $15 or more at other places.. That part put a damper on it, however when I have ordered chorizo at other breakfast burritos places, it is usually just a smattering of chorizo mixed in with the eggs and other ingredients, this was half of the insides of the burrito. I want to go back and order the chorizo alone as it was so tasty. The wife is not as impressed with the breakfast burritos at Primo, but to be fair she is not a breakfast burrito aficionado like I am. The wife would rather have cinnamon roll waffles with some sugary sweet stuff on top, or something like that. Good for her, she can have that! Go. Eat Well. Beware Of Up Charge. HAVE FUN! read more

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Best bodega in OC! Go for the tacos and go back for the bbq! It's a staple for a beach day!

I've never seen a line for tacos on a weekday in San Clemente over the last sixty years! Superb!

Great tacos. Cool local hole in the wall spot. Nothing fancy but great flavor. Must try

They 69 cent tacos on Tuesday and Fridays are the best things ever. They are so friendly and the food there is sooooo bomb. I can't wait to go again! read more

Is it just my imagination or are the tortillas for the tacos getting smaller....they are just bite size snack tortillas.

This is much more than a grocery store, locals love, their $.99 tacos, $.69 every Tuesday and Friday! It does get very busy here, but the lines move quickly. They have fresh barbecue available on site, their barbecue sauce is outstanding! Stock up on their chips and salsa. Very tasty. Prices and quality is great all around, good option if you're looking for an affordable meal in the area! read more

Primo Foods - Grocery Near Me - San Clemente, California

My first time eating here. Saw the line around the block and figured it had to be good. The fish tacos, chicken tacos, and Carnitas tacos are fabulous. The rice is light and fluffy with a very nice texture and flavor. They were passing out samples of brisket and I'm looking forward to having that next time. They have specials throughout the week. I'm looking forward to going there every week and trying everything! The parking is street parking wherever you can find it. This is an order and takeout only. Make sure you go by and grab your tacos and go sit on the beach and watch the sunset. You will not be disappointed. read more

I love the management and employees of this place! Every time I come in here Angel the manager gives me samples of all the tacos. The line is worth the wait! This Primos beats the customer service from all the other Primos! read more