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Primitivo, Ensenada, BCN

Primitivo

4.4 (530)
MXN500 and over
Farm-to-table
Carretera Ensenada Tecate km 89, Col. Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, BCN 22766

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Primitivo

4.4
MXN500 and over
Farm-to-table
Valle de Guadalupe

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Innovative
The Michelin Guide recommends Primitivo for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience that celebrates the bounty of local ingredients. Chef Carolina Jiménez has teamed up with local producers to create a menu that celebrates rustic cuisine with a touch of ingenuity and sophistication.

Kick off your evening with some fresh and succulent oysters – the perfect starter for what's in store. Next, you can choose your protein: fish or meat (duck in the autumn/winter season), both of the highest quality.

From there, you'll get to enjoy a series of dishes where each part of the main ingredient is used to the fullest. Be sure to leave room for dessert, too! Think almond tart with apples and sherry, or a soft chocolate cake with candied orange peel and smoked lavender ice cream. And don't forget to check out the seasonal cocktails and wine list!


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Country kitchen, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carolina Jiménez Castro
  • Catering
    We're here for you and your event! We're delighted to bring our culinary excellence wherever you choose! We're here to make sure you get the best food and drink, in whatever place you like best!
  • Private party facilities
    Come celebrate under the magic of a centennial oak tree! We've got some unique events lined up with the essence of the region, including wood-fired cooking to delight your palate.

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What 530 people are saying

Primitivo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baja California

    Neighborhood gem

  • Baja California

    Romantic

  • Ensenada

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ensenada

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Primitivo offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and an "incredible ambiance." Guests appreciate the "fabulous culinary experience" and remarkable service. Highlights include thoughtfully prepared tasting menus and exceptional cocktails. While some suggest menu expansion and improved service speed, the atmosphere and quality of dishes make it a memorable choice.
530 Reviews
  1. Monica

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida muy buena pero e cuanto a servicio tuvimos un contratiempo. Nos dejaron esperando 30 minutos a que nos tomaran la orden de los drinks en el área de bar después de la cena y al final nos comentarios que ya habían cerrado y no era posible darnos algo. Cuando seguían sirviendo a otras mesas

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  2. Gabriela

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestamente una mala experiencia! Muy desangelado La carne muy cocida Servicio lento

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  3. Pilar Gold

    New York City21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 22, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    La comida algunas cosas ricas y otras pésimas el lugar estaba vacío y frío, no volvería

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  4. stasia Gold

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, presentation top notch. Wine paired well

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  5. Saúl

    Baja California1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy fácil hacer la reservación , muy lindo lugar , excelente el servicio y las opciones de comida y bebida sugeridas. Buena experiencia y claro que volvería

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  6. Mariana

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Todo increíble excepto la costilla, muy dura y poco jugo

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  7. Nora

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. As a family of five we ordered two tasting menus (fish and meat), which were just right for our group. We also enjoyed a wine bottle from Primitivo’s vineyard. The service and ambiance were also remarkable. My teen kids loved the place too.

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  8. omar

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and environment. A bit pricy but worth it

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  9. Rocio

    Denver27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo fue una experiencia espectacular. Compartimos el menú de pescado en 5 tiempos y nos encantó todo.

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  10. Luis

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy lindo el lugar bajo un arbol gigante. La atención es de lo mejor sin quitar merito a la comida pero realmente hacen la diferencia de pasarlo bien. El ambiente es algo rústico pero es parte del encanto. Lo recomendamos para parejas, amigos. No puedo pensar en un comentario negativo

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Country kitchen, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carolina Jiménez Castro
  • Catering
    We're here for you and your event! We're delighted to bring our culinary excellence wherever you choose! We're here to make sure you get the best food and drink, in whatever place you like best!
  • Private party facilities
    Come celebrate under the magic of a centennial oak tree! We've got some unique events lined up with the essence of the region, including wood-fired cooking to delight your palate.
  1. Home
  2. Mexico
  3. Baja California
  4. Ensenada
  5. Valle de Guadalupe

Make a reservation

A photo of Primitivo restaurant

Primitivo

4.4
MXN500 and over
Farm-to-table
Valle de Guadalupe

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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