Named for the long-lost cousin who always leads you astray and as colourful as the backstreets of old Mexico City, El Primo Sanchez is a Mexican cocktail bar located in the heart of Paddington.
Complete with a pint-sized karaoke room, our Mexican bar squares the focus on tequila, mezcal and creative cocktails, ranging from mandarin Palomas to the Charro Negro, a smoky twist on the Batanga made with corn liqueur, mezcal and cola. Elsewhere on the beverage list, you'll find a gimlet that uses cordial made from toasted leftover tortillas; a fruity watermelon, rose, strawberry gum and lime slushy; and our take on a margarita.
Our menu, designed by head chef Alejandro Huerta, features quintessential Mexican street food favourites with a touch of the unconventional or unexpected – like De Pastor tacos filled with 12-hour achiote marinated pork belly cooked over coals, guacamole made with green tomatoes fermented for two days, and chorizo con papas served like patatas bravas.
Splashed in a colour palette inspired by Mexico city in the 80s, there are intimate tables for two, larger lounges for groups of 10, a DJ booth and a dance floor beneath a canopy of disco balls.
Please note walk-ins are welcome but we do take limited reservations from Tuesday - Saturday in the main bar area and for groups of 8 and above in our Booth Seating. Click here to book.
