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Leña, fuego y hierro. Esto es Primitivo.  - Primitivo, Ensenada, BCN

Primitivo

4.5 (551)
MXN500 and over
Farm-to-table
Carretera Ensenada Tecate km 89, Col. Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, BCN 22766

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Primitivo

4.5
MXN500 and over
Farm-to-table
Valle de Guadalupe

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Primitivo.

4.5

4.5
(551)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ensenada

    Best Service

  • Ensenada

    Innovative

  • Ensenada

    Great for fine wines

  • Ensenada

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ensenada

    Good for special occasions

  • Ensenada

    Best Service

  • Ensenada

    Innovative

  • Ensenada

    Great for fine wines

  • Ensenada

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ensenada

    Good for special occasions

551 Reviews
  1. Carlos

    Baja California2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El lugar muy diferente lo que esperaba pero resultó muy agradable, la atención muy biena

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  2. Graciela

    Ensenada1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Los platos para dos personas son muy abundantes y Las entradas deliciosas. Me gustaron los primeros y último tiempo de lo que pedimos pulpo y carne. El vino rosado me encantó. Todos muy amables . Avise que íbamos con los recién casados, fuimos a su boda desde Mérida, esperaba algún detalle para ellos, no sé una copa un dulce etc, pero nada ni lo tuvieron en cuenta no sé si no les llegó la Info, lo explicité por aquí, solo eso todo lo demás súper bien

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  3. Monica

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    No es la primera vez que vamos, siempre habían sido experiencias excelentes, pero ayer fue a excepción, llegamos y pedimos mixologia y no contaban con la bebida que queríamos, compramos la botella de vino, solo sirvió las primeras copas y nunca se acercó a ofrecer más posterior a eso pedimos los ostiones al grill, nos primeros estaban calientitos y los segundos casi crudos, pedimos pulpo y res, con el pulpo todo excelente pero con la res nos dieron picaña y en el menú es New York, porque “no contaban con la proteína” los tuétanos casi crudos y pedimos un extra de ensalada de verdolagas y nos la negaron … cerramos con café de prensa y tardaron mucho en traer cucharas para el café y crema. Esta vez si les doy solo 2 estrellas

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  4. Brenda

    Baja California2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo muy rico comida de 5 tiempos el vino de pictograma y el lugar abajo de un encino blanco es mágico

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  5. BETSY LIZBETH

    Baja California Sur3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular!!! Pedimos el menú de pulpo y todo estaba delicioso, servicio impecable!! Muchas gracias por recibirnos ❤️

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  6. Andrea Gold

    Mexico City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probamos los tres menús: Res , Pulpo y pescado 😍 todo 10 de 10! Su vino blanco, la pavlova y el chocolivo increíble!! No por nada siguen manteniendo su estrella michelín 🙌🏻

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  7. Maria

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was okay but for the price the dishes were very basic, I understood the concept but I expected more creativity. Taste was good but again not 3 Michelin star good. I got the “beef” course meal, maybe fish or poultry are better. Other than that service made up for it they were very attentive.

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  8. Pedro Gold

    Mexico City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gran experiencia, muy recomendable. Enchilada y moka, dando la mejor compañía

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  9. RIVERA

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio, comida, experiencia y ambiente

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  10. Monica

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I visited a couple of days ago. Amazing experience! We went early and we were the only ones there so it felt like the place was reserved just for us! 💕 It was hot, but that was the August weather. The service and food were superb! It felt like a lot of food for 2 people, but then again we are small people who don’t eat a lot. Unfortunately we did not have a fridge or microwave at our hotel so we could not take any leftovers, which our waiter was kind enough to offer to package for us. Overall, great experience, worth the price and highly recommend it.

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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.

FAQs

Yes, Primitivo is well suited to a special evening: diners praise the intimate, lantern-lit outdoor setting beneath the big oak and celebrate anniversaries there, often alongside thoughtful wine pairings and seasonal cocktails.

Yes, Primitivo is an outdoor restaurant: guests dine beneath a large oak tree and beside an open wood‑fired kitchen for a true al fresco experience.

Primitivo feels intimate and rustic, you dine beneath a centuries‑old oak with an open wood‑fired kitchen, lanterns and fire pits creating a warm, romantic outdoor setting.

Dogs are a familiar presence around Primitivo's outdoor dining area, guests note dogs relaxing near tables and staff sometimes accommodating them.

Yes, families have enjoyed Primitivo: one family of five said their teen kids loved the tasting menus, so the shared three‑ or four‑course menus can work well for family visits.

Dogs are commonly present in the outdoor dining area, guests report dogs sitting near tables and enjoying the campfire atmosphere while dining under the oak tree.

Sunday lunch is a lovely time at Primitivo, guests report arriving early on a Sunday and sometimes having the whole space to themselves; Sunday service runs Dom 12:00–17:00.

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Primitivo

4.5
MXN500 and over
Farm-to-table
Valle de Guadalupe

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
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