Primos Mexican Cantina in Hackney

Been here a few times. Delicious mexican food. Friendly and helpful staff and good vibes.

We used to come here a lot but the prices have increased so much. £16.50 for prawn fajitas, which was 9 very small prawns and then half a pepper and some onion with 4 very small tortilla breads. Margarita was also incredibly small, and 85% ice for £10. The food is decent, but even with the cost of living issues, I don't think this is justified. I don't know why they have 5 waiting staff for such a small restaurant.

This place used to be excellent which is probably why the reviews are so high. We returned here after about 12 months and everything was average at best. Friendly service but they were very busy so not as attentive as we’d have liked. Food was ok, nothing special and definitely not worth the price. Atmosphere was pretty much non-existent. The music switched off just as we sat down aswell which made it worse. Definitely much better places to visit locally.

On a positive note, the service was polite and attentive, and the food was hot. Unfortunately, however, that’s all that I can say that is positive. The food was Tex-Mex at its worst. None of the food had any flavor at all. The “nachos” were a very thin layer of tortilla chips covered in cheese. It was flat and looked more like a pizza. The Birria tacos had so much cheese that any flavor that might have been hiding away was completely masked. We couldn’t even finish eating them. The fish tacos were just a piece of fish and a prawn, covered in thick flavorless batter. The chicken tinga, which should have come in a rich, spicy and smokey sauce, was just the flavorless pulled chicken that was on the nachos. I don’t like writing bad reviews, but this time I felt compelled. It was a celebration dinner for my daughter after getting her exam results, and she was not impressed. There was nothing remotely Mexican about this restaurant. It needs a complete menu overhaul, with less cheese and much more flavor.

A little confused by the high ratings. I never leave reviews but we were pretty disappointed with our food. Left there feeling like I could have saved some money and made better tacos at home. Atmosphere is decent and service was equivalent to the flavor in the tacos - non existent.

our food was alright. a bit overly for what it is and the taste.

The brunch on a Saturday is great fun. The food is lovely and the bottomless margaritas are made fresh to order. The team there are lovely too. Highly recommend for a light hearted and fun Saturday afternoon.

We are here before a concert last year and thought it was some of the best Mexican food we have ever eaten, and we've been to Mexico several times! Excellent food and service, can't wait to go back again

Wouldn't recommend the tacos. I had the fish and prawn taco and it felt incomplete. It needs a sauce or something to balance the flavour and make it less dry. Was dissapointed to be honest. Cocktail was nice.

Really beautiful service. the food here is always lovely, but last night exceeded my expectations. I never leave reviews but it was honestly such a perfect service I had to rush on here and gush about it. 5 stars on everything and big shout out to Aishu who provided this immaculate service. Food, drinks and atmosphere, wonderful. as a mixologist, I never expect to be impressed by cocktails unless I’m in specific cocktail clubs but genuinely, the flavours, complexity and presentation Aishu was able to achieve has to be applauded, in such a short time too. And the food never ever disappoints. Recommend times 10. Perfect for every occasion.

Good all rounder. Reasonably priced and good selection of food and drinks. Nothing outstanding but a good, reliable restaurant.

Was okay. The girl serving us was very cheerful! The chicken tasted quite old like it had been left in a baine Marie all week. The cactus was not bad though! Too bad the chicken had this weird old metallic taste to it 😕

Love this place. Fantastic food, well priced, staff are always so nice. Look forward to going back

The mezcarita is the best one I’ve ever had ever honestly so good. The food is good too but the real reason I keep coming back is the cocktails 🤤 The staff are really cool too I really like the one with tattoos I’m not sure what her name is but she is super friendly

Excellent meal here. Food and drinks both lovely, cheap with the tuesday deal and excellent service from Aishu and Aliyah

Highly disappointing, considering a bill of 46 pounds for two chicken tacos, two cokes and one guacamole to share. The bread was so floppy that it was impossible to hold it together and the toppings kept falling down — frustratingly. The chicken was dry and tasteless. Red cabbage and onions passable, but still. If you want a good taco, go elsewhere

We got welcomed really well by the staff. The food is good as we had guacamole, pork tacos and beef tacos. The pork was good but I didn't expect to taste a bit sweet. To finish We had churros.

Guac was excellent and a great start, but the burrito was bland. Also they didn’t let me have guac in my burrito even though I wasn’t having cheese and cream, which is usually a standard swap. Service was delightful though, but won’t be coming back. Expensive for what it is.

Food is alright, pricy definitely not authentic mexican, a lot to be desired

Excellent friendly service, and wonderfully small menu!!

This is our third time here and we absolutely love it! The food is incredible, can especially recommend the nachos and tacos! Beautiful atmosphere and great service. We were served by Logan who is an absolute gem! So attentive and kind and anticipates all needs. Aishu has also served us previously and is great. Lovely restaurant, our new favourite!

Mezcaritas and high quality mezcals was amazing,I appreciate that Logan.

Amazing service and wonderful food. A really lovely place. I would recommend the pork tacos.

Tasty food and very friendly. Quite a small venue, so a bit noisy and couldn't accommodate a group bigger than 6

Absolutely fantastic food & service! We loved everything and will definitely be back, thank you to Logan who was our lovely waitress!

Couldn’t recommend it more! Seriously unreal Mexican food, with an entirely gluten-free menu if you need it. If I could buy the man in this pic a paloma I would cause he started something so good. And the staff all treat the place like they it’s their own - which says it all you need to know about a little taqueria. Thanks Logan and co 🌮

Wow can I start by saying that primos Mexican Cantina has a very nice atmosphere very friendly staff this is my first time coming here and I definitely will be coming back agen the food was amazing and didn't have to wait to long at all it a amazing place come and try it out for your self and I can assure you will not be disappointed.

Lesley and the rest of the staff are amazing 👏 Food was out of this world Lively place Loved it

This food is absolutely fantastic and I'll be definitely happy to enjoy it again!

Nice mexican food at decent price

Terrible service, we went there 2 people walking in everything was ok atmosphere was nice. Sat down and ordered our starters quesadillas which was the only good thing the rest was terrible tacos tasted off and the beans and cheese was hard and tasted very weird, waiters asked every other table apart from us if their food was okay but not once did a waiter or any staff member approach us. We felt offended because everyone was white and they got asked if everything was okay and there service was good but when it came to us as coloured people our service was horrible Even when bill came not a thank you or if everything was ok I didn’t even want to complain I jus wanted to pay and get the hell out of there never again. AVOID.

When this place first opened a couple of years back I was really pleased to see a more authentic Mexican place in north London. The menu was interesting with actual individual dishes that looked like they had some input from the chef. Went in last month and was disappointed to find they had gone down the "Mexican by numbers" route. Choose a burrito/taco etc, choose your filling, add your extras :( :( If I want this kind of experience I can go to Wahaca, or Chilangos. I can understand why it has happened (cost of operation crisis) but a real disappointment nonetheless. Atmosphere, cocktails and service still great. Could have been a 4 star if I hadnt known the previous menu, but 3 stars due to dumbing down of menu.

We came here on a Friday night. The service was excellent, but I can’t say the same for the food. Nachos were a pool of cheese. My chicken tacos were dry and tasted fishy. Fish tacos were mostly batter. Cocktails were good though.

Friendly service and nice atmosphere. Nice ingredients, just felt the food lacked real flavour, apart perhaps from the guacamole. I had the tacos, chicken tinga and sea bass with king prawn.

Arrived for the tacos. Stayed for the fajitas. Can't wait to return for the wonderful cocktails. Fairly priced.

Very cozy place with really nice food. We loved jalapeño poppers, guacamole and pulled pork tacos the best!

Honestly it would have been nice to eat something... too bad they told us that the kitchen closes at 8.30pm... not exactly Mexican style... poor owner...

Little restaurant with a lot of personality, sister of the bigger one in Covent Garden. Mexican inspired deco with rustic, bold colours and comfy seating. Sea Bass & King Prawns as starter. Tempura style, very well cooked and nicely presented. Main of beef fillet fajita, lovely cooked and the portion quite generous. Dessert of pastel de tres leches. The service is relaxed and the menu limited but sufficient for the restaurant. Good for groups of friends, the background music is pleasant and the volume allows conversation. Reasonably priced, the food is pretty good and the service great. Special mention to Christina, she was superb!

Just amazing. I had no idea it was this good. Will visit again!

Service was brilliant and atmospheres quite good. But the food, it was not good... we order tacos, 4 people, all of them with very cold and old tortilla, leading to tacos breaking down while eating. Beef was just ok but didn't taste very authentic...

23 november 2023 I adore going to Primos Mexican Cantina, Finsbury Park. it´s one of those restaurant than seems to get better on every visit and I always leave amazed that I don´t eat there every week! The welcome is nearly as warming as the spicy salsa, great staff, fabulous fajitas, generous portions and ace value. What more could one want on a chilly night. Thanks a million, love Catherine july 6th 2023 Fabulous food, perfectly prepared and served with aplomb by an engaging, happy, friendly, overtly cheerful team of lovely people. Plus excellent value. What more could one want? Thanks a million to all involved in treating my husband Andy and me to a top meal tonight. Spicy magic and the best fajitas in town. We´ll be back obviously. lots of love Catherine C.B. april 2023 Fresh flavours that explode in the mouth, warming both the stomach (that will be the delicious spices!) and the heart (that will be down to the care and generosity with which all the food is prepared and presented and the incredibly friendly and efficient service!) all adding up to the perfect Sunday destination. Excellent value and buzzing yet relaxing atmosphere too. Thanks again to all involved, we will return without doubt, warmest best wishes to you all at Primos Mexicana Cantina, gracias por todo, Catherine

Had a lovely time at Primos, good food and drinks and lovely vibes!

Food was delicious and there were different deals on (taco Tuesday, cheaper margaritas) which was good value for money. However, one of the servers was quite frustrating as it felt like she was rushing us to leave - she cleared away plates when we were still eating or chatting while snacking, and then rushed to get us to pay when the bill had barely been put down. Really put a dampener on what was a good vibe to begin with.

Enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Quick and friendly service. We will definitely go back.

The food was amazing. We chose the guacamole as a starter, it was great and good quantity👌 We continued the dinner with some fajitas and tacos, personally I found the beef fajitas really great. Ofc, we wanted to end up with something sweet, we chose the tres leches and it was delicious! We are looking forward to come back. And their corona bucket is a plus. Pd: the music was great! 🥳

Para bailar La Bamba Se necesita una poca de gracia Una poca de gracia Pa' mí, pa' ti, ay arriba, ay arriba Wowzers! What a great little find in Finsbury Park. Authentic Mexico in N4 with great food, generous drinks and sombreros on hand to wear at the drop of a hat. We had a burritto, nachos and tacos and all were so tasty. Service was speedy Gonzalez and prices bang on the money. Without doubt my second best Mexican experience and just behind Salma Hayek's snake dance in From Dusk Till Dawn.* *Salma Hayek's snake dance in from Dusk Till Dawn is in my top 5 of all experiences globally so a tough bar to beat.

Service impeccable, les employés sont d'une extrêmement amicales. Ambiance génial. La nourriture est incroyablement bonne et fraîche. Prix très correct pour la qualité des produits.

Authentic Mexican food in an eclectic restaurant.. The staff were great and helped to make the experience fun and memorable. Good value especially with the fork festival offer. Smoked salsa was unforgettable. Churros were amazing.

The service and atmosphere was lovely, the food was lacking and below average.

Value for money, quality, service and all round vibes tip top! We keep coming back!

The best authentic Mexican we’ve had outside of Mexico! Such a great place with a lovely vibe and super friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Gorgeous, tasty food and large portions, too much for us to finish, much as we would have liked to. Staff were very friendly and service was excellent. Would definitely recommend.

Was lucky enough to visit Mexico this year, and have to say I found the Tacos at Primos Mexican Cantina to be super authentic and delicious. The staff are also brilliant and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. 100% will come back, a real local gem.

Lovely place, we had a booming but arrived early, got seated right away, cold water to the table right away, really lovely little things like that. Drinks done right away, starters out quickly, mains too. Service was done with a smile, all the staff are great. The food is quality. And the portions are massive. Really good value for money. Would definitely recommend their pulled pork burrito

We went to bottomless brunch and bingo. So much fun! The team are lovely and the drinks flowed. Highly recommend Primos Mexican Cantina will be returning very soon!

Great food. Even more excellent we’re the cocktails. Great vibes

Food wasn't the greatest. Service and staff energy was amazing. The guys really engage and look after you, it's a shame the food didn't live up to it.

Really enjoyed my time there with a dear friend. Food was great same as service and atmosphere - highly recommend it

Incredible mexican cuisine! The food was phenomenal, huge portions and the service was super friendly and welcoming to us, highly recommend trying out the sea bass tacos and beef fajitas they were so flavourful and tasty! Will absolutely go back again.

La comida está muy buena y la atención es perfecta. El lugar es muy bonito y acogedor.

Absolutely delicious! Each dish was prepared with care, they satisfied our palates. There was a nice atmosphere with music playing in the background, you could hear it but it wasn't annoying, even pleasant! Impeccable service, congratulations to all the staff and the chef. I will definitely come back.

Food and drinks fresh - quesadillas and dos hombres mezcal the standout. We ate in the garden at the back that I’m sure would be buzzing in the evening. Definitely worth a visit.

This is by far the most welcoming atmosphere I ever had 🤗 Delicious Taco 🌮😋 I would definitely come back when I visit London again 🌸

Very happy my girlfriend and I found this place. Leslie, Akash & Christina were extremely welcoming and helpful in making out order, and the Mexican food was delicious. The nachos and the fish tacos were top notch, highly recommended.

Excellent surprise find. Gem in the neighborhood. Wonderful service, tasty menu, good vibes. Defo recommend.

I can’t believe this place has a 4.7 rating, must be mostly bots. They refused to seat us and told us all the free tables (90% of the restaurant) were reserved. When I always a walk past this place it’s full of white people, it seems like they don’t serve black people here. Avoid if you’re not a racist and if you’re black.

I love this Mexican restaurant, and so close to home! As an American, I find it a bit hard to find quality Mexican-inspired cuisine, and Primos Mexican Cantina doesn't disappoint! Anyone I bring with me also loves the place. The food is amazing, especially for the price, and the ambience whether indoors or out back is lovely for both quaint catch-ups or for a more festive occasion. The staff is always very nice and friendly as well. Don't forget to take advantage of Taco Tuesday: all their tacos at half-price!

Como mexicana puedo decir que este es el mejor lugar para comer tacos y sentirte como en casa, las salsas que tienen son deliciosas y las margaritas más! La atención es excelente!!!

The food was bland and presented with a delightful long black curly hair. At least it’s not that expensive…

Ate here with my wife’s friends for her birthday. Super lively. Small menu but everything you’d want from Tex-Mex. We drank Mezcalitas, which were delicious, and I ate chicken tacos, which went down a treat. My friend had fajitas, and I was pretty jealous of her as they looked great. Reasonable bill. Good fun.

The margarita's, the taco's, the fajita's, everything was delicious and the portions were decent. I loved the hot sauce collection!

A nice Mexican restaurant near Finsbury park. The guacamole is a must! Probably the best I've had at a restaurant, it had a nice tangy taste to it. My main was the vegetarian burrito which I was disappointed by. It was just mixed vegetables which were quite sloppy inside. Perhaps they could have added more rice in the inside to soak up the saucy vegetables. Not much beans inside either. The Tres Leches cakes was lovely and I highly recommend for a dessert. The door wouldn't shut automatically so would often create a small draft. The waiting staff were friendly throughout. I'd go back if I am in the area.

Great service and delicious food. Margarita is perfect! Taco Tuesday - half price! And they have the best fish taco I have ever tried.

Lovely venue, even lovelier staff! The tacos aren't gourmet mexican - but we come back here a lot. It's good value and the portions are generous. Fab for a bite to eat as a couple or catch up with friends and family.

Limited menu and the tacos were very dry, but the nachos are nice enough. Really good staff who were very attentive.

We loved the food and the atmosphere and Anais the waitress was lovely!

Lovely, authentic Mexican food. Generally go for the tacos, and they never disappoint. The sea bass one in particular, delicious. Cocktails are fantastic too. As are the staff.

We felt very unwelcomed, despite few free tables, they did not even try to give us table. Very unpleasant experience

We went here for a meal because we were thinking of going to Mexico on holiday. Wonderful atmosphere, excellent music and decor, delightful waiting staff. The food looked delicious. However sadly we discovered that we don’t like Mexican food and it didn’t like us. We recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants authentic Mexican food is a lovely environment. There was a group enjoying a bottomless brunch and a family given crayons and a colouring in activity. A fun outing.

Vibrant if not a little loud, the food was amazing 🤩

Sehr Leckeres Essen, tolle Location und nette Leute

3.6/5 I personally wasn’t very impressed. Food was okay but nothing special, customer service was average and portion was generous. Lemonade is recommended!

The food was banging the vibes were immaculate come here 100%

I could sit here all day tasting food and drinks. The place and atmosphere are amazing with delicious food and drinks to die for! Definitely worth visiting.

Super fresh food , extremely friendly service, good portion , affordable and great cocktails

Highly reccomend the bottomless brunch!! Service was perfect, staff was very accommodating! And the bingo was a great touch! Party of 8 and we all had a great time

Excellent service, yummy food, v v v good margaritas!

Food was not to my taste but staff and atmosphere are wonderful so definitely give it a go if you're in the area!

Loved the food and loved the cocktails!

Excellent and authentic Mexican food.

Very tiny place, but amazing service and atmosphere.

Went here last night with four friends. Never been to a Mexican restaurant before and so can't compare to others but the food we had was very good indeed. The staff really looked after us and helped us choose what we might like. I would definitely gi there again.

Went for bingo, food was good, cocktails lovely and manager great

My favourite place on the stretch of road. Excellent food at brilliant prices, the owner is wonderful and the music is always cheerful ❤️

Love this place. Food is lovely, cocktails are amazing and the staff are fab. Definitely a must try.

Excellent everything.......little 💎 hidden in Finsbury Park area.

amazing place , fantastic vibe with very flowing music .the food is delicious and the staff is so friendly ..this was my second times in this place ..and in both times i had such great time ..coming back soon

Lovely atmosphere, fabulous food. The staff were fun and friendly and very informative, went above and beyond to accommodate us. We would definitely go again! Highly recommend!

Great place, great food, nice vibe and friendly customer service.

Food: Food was average - the veggie fajitas were nice but everything else (apart from the guac) was odd and strange. The veggie taco with aubergine and quinoa was pretty gross, we couldn’t finish it and thought it was pretty lazy to have the only veggie option being the exact same thing for the tacos and quesadilla - could have been much more interesting. The chicken taco was bland with basically just cheese and minced chicken. Vibe: Music is hellish - basically EDM and remixes. I guess would be fun if it was your vibe but wasn’t ours. The manager and waiter were on a date next to us while working which was a bit odd. Felt really bad for the only other waitress who was working hard while these 2 had drinks and flirted sitting down the whole time, only getting up to run food and make drinks occasionally. Cleanliness: Water glasses were so dirty, other than that - okay. Money: Felt full after, even without finishing the veggie quesadillas and was £26 per person for food and a beer but for the quality not amazing.