Primo's, Former Petrow’s (60th and Center)

bigredmed1 · Post by **bigredmed1** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:13 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 4:45 pm I wish them well. Good Mexican restaurants in Omaha are few and far between once you head north of “L” Street.

Hope they are good.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:57 pm

bigredmed1 wrote: Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:13 pm
nativeomahan wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 4:45 pm I wish them well. Good Mexican restaurants in Omaha are few and far between once you head north of “L” Street.
Hope they are good.

I’ve never eaten there. But a couple people I know have and they say Primo’s serves good Mexican food..

I’ll definitely give it a try...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » Mon May 03, 2021 11:41 am

Any word on when Primo's will open at this location? There are two signs up now, thanks

Post by **Brad** » Mon May 03, 2021 12:21 pm

[email protected] wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 11:41 am Any word on when Primo's will open at this location? There are two signs up now, thanks

Someone called in to Grow Omaha a few weeks ago and asked the same question. He lived right by there and says every once and a while there will be a truck or two out back.

I also noticed a liquor license notice posted on the front window. Not sure how long that's been there.

I see people ask them on their Facebook page, but they do not respond.

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Mon May 03, 2021 12:55 pm

There was a post on their Facebook page from March 10 saying they were going to start hiring staff. They wanted to train them in CB first, before moving to Omaha.

Post by **Brad** » Thu May 20, 2021 1:13 pm

Grow Omaha Weekly Market Report wrote:Kitchen equipment has been delivered, and now Primo's hopes to open the new location sometime in June.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:35 pm

The new permanent signs are up and lit.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:56 pm

Did it ever open? Anyone try it yet? Such a dearth of anything approaching decent Mexican food in midtown.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:22 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:56 pm Did it ever open? Anyone try it yet? Such a dearth of anything approaching decent Mexican food in midtown.

Not yet, but it seems like they are working on the place.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:45 pm

Brad wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:22 pm
nativeomahan wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 4:56 pm Did it ever open? Anyone try it yet? Such a dearth of anything approaching decent Mexican food in midtown.
Not yet, but it seems like they are working on the place.

Jeff Beals indicated on the Grow Omaha show this past Saturday, he spoke to the ownership of Primo’s and they indicated the plan is to still open the restaurant at this location.. The process is just taking longer than expected…

I suspect it’ll probably take another couple of months or so…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:17 am

They're just awaiting final health department certifications. We spoke to the folks at their CB location last week, and that's what they said.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:15 pm

They started hiring staff in March. This is mid September. That says a lot.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:23 am

nativeomahan wrote: Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:15 pm They started hiring staff in March. This is mid September. That says a lot.

How exactly does that work? Get hired in March, but it's now September and aside from maybe some training and onboarding you haven't gotten paid a single hour in 6 months? "You're hired! Now, sit by the phone and we'll call you sometime in the next year and let you know when you can begin working." Sorry. Pure ignorance here as I've never been hired at a newly opening restaurant.

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 12:48 pm

ChadJK wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:23 am
nativeomahan wrote: Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:15 pm They started hiring staff in March. This is mid September. That says a lot.
How exactly does that work? Get hired in March, but it's now September and aside from maybe some training and onboarding you haven't gotten paid a single hour in 6 months? "You're hired! Now, sit by the phone and we'll call you sometime in the next year and let you know when you can begin working." Sorry. Pure ignorance here as I've never been hired at a newly opening restaurant.

The impression I had is that new employees would work at the Council Bluffs location so they could train, until the Omaha location opened.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:10 am

Padre wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 12:48 pm The impression I had is that new employees would work at the Council Bluffs location so they could train, until the Omaha location opened.

So, their CB location has twice the staff it needs right now as it's utilizing two restaurants' worth of employees? So, everyone is getting half the hours they normally would? Like I said, there's something I really just don't get about how all of that works.

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:35 pm

ChadJK wrote: Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:10 am
Padre wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 12:48 pm The impression I had is that new employees would work at the Council Bluffs location so they could train, until the Omaha location opened.
So, their CB location has twice the staff it needs right now as it's utilizing two restaurants' worth of employees? So, everyone is getting half the hours they normally would? Like I said, there's something I really just don't get about how all of that works.

Considering how hard it is to get staff right now, they might need them in CB! I have to admit I don’t know how it works either, I’m only passing on what I heard.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Sep 22, 2021 4:11 pm

They made a super quick Facebook video post today:

Looks about done. Built a bar in that raised area in the back. Someone made a comment on the video that says October Opening, not sure if they are connected to the restaurant or not.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:18 am

Two large signs on the property saying “Now Hiring All Positions”.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:12 pm

Brad wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:18 am Two large signs on the property saying “Now Hiring All Positions”.

Slowly but surely…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:58 pm

More slowly than surely…

lisanstan · Post by **lisanstan** » Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:37 pm

Considering how many open positions I know we have at work, I'm not surprised they are struggling to open. It's brutal at the moment. As many as we hire, we also lose.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:59 pm

Can’t wait to enjoy their large outdoor seating area now that they have effectively eliminated the mosquito problem by waiting to winter 2021 (2022?) to open.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:08 am

I hear Primo's is open now.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:41 am

ChadJK wrote: Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:08 am I hear Primo's is open now.

I saw cars in the lot, but they still never posted anything that they are open, only "We are days away from Opening"

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:08 pm

Driving by on my way home tonight, their electronic sign said “We are open!” They looked packed.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:07 pm

Maybe a friends and family "run through" night?

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:04 pm

They have a story on KETV Right now, they opened yesterday, 40 staff members short. They tried to not announce the opening to let people trickle in, but its been busy.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:33 am

Anyone eat here yet?

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:46 am

nativeomahan wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:33 am Anyone eat here yet?

Been to the one in CB several times and love their food. Puffy tacos a la Cali Taco or Jonesey. Haven't eaten at the new location yet.

swinquest · Post by **swinquest** » Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:45 pm

I've been there, and it was alright. Personally, I like Romeo's better, but there was not much for me to compare.

I got their taco salad, and I thought it was a pretty good size.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:34 pm

No “Mexican” restaurant in México serves taco salads. I think the Chili’s does, for people who come to México but who are scared of eating actual Mexican food.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:44 am

nativeomahan wrote: Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:34 pm No “Mexican” restaurant in México serves taco salads. I think the Chili’s does, for people who come to México but who are scared of eating actual Mexican food.

Same story with flour tortillas.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:03 am

No, you can get flour tortillas, which are less apt to fall apart when moist, as compared with corn tortillas. Most tacos I eat in México have corn tortillas, but they give you two per taco in order to hold together better.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:39 am

Louie wrote: Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:44 am Same story with flour tortillas.

I read on article a while back about whether flour tortillas are authentic Mexican. It seems they are. Especially in the northern states of Sonora, Chihuahua and Coahuila. So, Mexican food elitists probably shouldn't be hating on flour tortillas for not being authentic. Though, honestly, I obsess less over what is "authentic" and more over what just plain tastes good.

bigredmed1 · Post by **bigredmed1** » Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:23 pm

ChadJK wrote: Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:39 am
Louie wrote: Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:44 am Same story with flour tortillas.
I read on article a while back about whether flour tortillas are authentic Mexican. It seems they are. Especially in the northern states of Sonora, Chihuahua and Coahuila. So, Mexican food elitists probably shouldn't be hating on flour tortillas for not being authentic. Though, honestly, I obsess less over what is "authentic" and more over what just plain tastes good.

I was going to say that back in my NM days, you always got flour tortillas with anything. Corn tortillas were uncommon.

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:14 pm

Has anybody tried their breakfast menu? We went for dinner once, not really inclined to go back. I was hoping breakfast may be a better story.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri May 26, 2023 6:59 am

Breakfast affordably hits the spot
reviewed by SARAH BAKER HANSEN

I give a lot of recommendations for restaurants, and people often ask me where they should eat. But this week, I’m writing about a recommendation someone gave me — well, kind of. When I saw my friend Mike’l Severe tweeting photos of what looked like an amazing Mexican breakfast recently, I instantly added Primo’s Modern Mexican to my “try it” list. A few weeks later, here we are, and after two visits to Primo’s, one for breakfast and a second for dinner, I can agree with Mike’l that breakfast is where this spot excels.

Sometimes, it’s the surprisingly simple and affordable that impresses. At Primo’s, that’s a good way to start the day.
Primo’s Modern Mexican
https://primosmodernmexican.com/
Omaha
5914 Center St.
402-322-8141

TransitOriented · Post by **TransitOriented** » Fri May 26, 2023 9:04 am

How has she not been there before?

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:44 am

We went for dinner once in summer 2022.
Once.
The outdoor patio is nice enough. The indoors is a glorified Keno Parlor.
The chips and salsa were very good. As I recall so were the margaritas.
Everything else we tried was really, really disappointing. The restaurant calls itself “modern Mexican.” The owners clearly have no idea what they are talking about,

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:46 am

nativeomahan wrote: Fri May 26, 2023 10:44 am We went for dinner once in summer 2022.
Once.
The outdoor patio is nice enough. The indoors is a glorified Keno Parlor.
The chips and salsa were very good. As I recall so were the margaritas.
Everything else we tried was really, really disappointing. The restaurant calls itself “modern Mexican.” The owners clearly have no idea what they are talking about,

This was my take away as well. And I had the worst michelada in the city, so that really turned me off.