Review of the NEW Prima (formerly known as the Wynston)

[Christi]

As many of you Cozumel die hards and some not so die hards know, Pizza Prima has relocated - much to the dismay of many fans. I was one of those skeptical people regarding the relocation and the "closing" of a Cozumel icon - but I have to say, it's not such a bad thing!

Prima, now located on the top floor of El Cantil - North building boasts a fantastic view with the option of indoor (air conditioned) seating or outdoor terrace dining. One word of caution, it can get really windy up that high - so I predict that the indoor seating will prove to be the preference of most.

Prima is now serving breakfast, lunch and dinner:
Breakfast: Monday - Saturday, 7am - noon; Sunday 7am - 2pm
Lunch: Monday - Sunday, 11am - 4pm
Dinner: Seven days a week from 4pm - 11pm

They will also have Happy Hour daily offering 2 x 1 drinks from noon - 4pm

Breakfast:
I'm impressed! I've had breakfast there twice now! The food, presentation, portions and prices rival anywhere else on the island. Renters at El Cantil will now be offered a complimentary breakfast each day which is a limited menu, but still full of choices. Breakfast prices range from $35 pesos to $$110 pesos - with the average breakfast running in the $70 - $80 pesos range ($5 - $6 USD). I've personally tried the Spanish Omelette and the Motulenos - both were fantastic!

There is also a Divers Special breakfast which is served from 7am to 9am for $45 pesos. This is your basic breakfast of eggs any style, sausage, toast, coffee, juice.

Lunch:
I haven't eaten lunch there YET - but looked over the menu and am impressed with the offerings and the prices. Lunch at Prima will run you $55 to $150 pesos ($4 to $12 US). Hamburgers, salad, pasta, nachos, chicken, nachos, fish tacos, pizza - your typical lunch fare at very accessible prices in a great atmosphere.

For renters and residents of El Cantil, they are also offering poolside service as of this week!

Dinner:
All of your favorite Prima dishes mixed in with some of the Wynston favorites such as Crab Macaroni & Cheese, Chilean Sea Bass, excellent Prima steaks, Chicken Cozumel, etc. There really wasn't anything I noticed MISSING from the old Prima menu - only additioans from the Wynston's menu. From what I could tell, the pricing hasn't changed.

So - for those of you who have vowed not to visit the new location, I encourage you to reconsider. I know that we;ll all miss the old ambiance of The Prima of year's past - but the new Prima ain't so bad

Disclaimer:
I do not work for Prima nor did I receive any incentive whatsoever to write this. My write-up is for selfish purposes I really like the place and I want it to stay around

I hope you'll give it a try!

 

[judydivescoz]

I have always liked Primas steak and lobster dish. Vacation is in 2 weeks will have to give it a try. Thanks for the review.

 

[jayjoans]

We stay at El Cantil and in visits past we ASSUMED that the really good food would be in some hole in the wall in downtown San Miguel. This last trip we decided to visit Wynston with some fresh fish we caught that day and WOW, we were super impressed with the quality of the food and the reasonable prices. Not to mention the view and ambiance.

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the new Prima, it was already on our short list to go back up there in August and try it out. For some reason it seems that when you're in Mexico you should eat in sort of funky Mexican restaurants to get the "real" food, but after our visit to Wynston we threw that theory out the window.

 

[cicopo]

Thanks Christi. I'll put a link on TA for our members to help keep it up & running.

 

[Sue Sue]

100 % in agreement. If you are a fan of crab.....Do NOT miss the Crab mac and cheese.....This is one dish we do not miss on any trip...Overall, Prima's @ El Cantil is one of THE places to visit at least one time during your Cozumel stay. Atmosphere, Food and Service...all combined equals a fantastic dining experience.

 

[Mawg]

As many of you Cozumel die hards and some not so die hards know, Pizza Prima has relocated - much to the dismay of many fans. I was one of those skeptical people regarding the relocation and the "closing" of a Cozumel icon - but I have to say, it's not such a bad thing!


I hope you'll give it a try!

I realize that you probably wont respond to this question but, here goes anyway. Is the old location vacant? I will be in Cozumel in early August with a group of people. I WILL go to the new Primas for sure.

 

[DMdoogie]

I ate dinner there on May 1, the day the old Prima's closed. The food was just as good as I remember from the old location and at a reasonable price. Plus, we booked our stay at El Cantil on line and printed out a $50 gift certificate to Wynston, which Prima was happy to honor.
DMdoogie

 

[Christi]

I ate dinner there on May 1, the day the old Prima's closed. The food was just as good as I remember from the old location and at a reasonable price. Plus, we booked our stay at El Cantil on line and printed out a $50 gift certificate to Wynston, which Prima was happy to honor.
DMdoogie

You mean June 1

Mawg - yes, the old location is vacant and I expect it to be for the foreseeable future.

 

[Mawg]

You mean June 1

Mawg - yes, the old location is vacant and I expect it to be for the foreseeable future.

How very sad. I spent many a night there eating incredible food with friends and family. I will miss it very much. Thanks for your kind response.

 

[scubawife]

We've stayed at El Cantil a few times now and have never made it up to Wynston's... just too many places on our "must" list that we love and never enough evenings to get them all in.

So is Wynston's and the Wynston's menu no longer in existence? Is it now Prima with the old Prima's menu and a few new additions?