El Primo Sanchez is bringing big flavour and even bigger value to Thursday nights with $6 tacos and icy margaritas.
There’s a new reason to clock off early in Surry Hills. At El Primo Sanchez, Thursdays mean $6 tacos and $15 shaved ice margaritas, served up in a two-hour window that feels tailor-made for after-work hangs. Swing by between 6–8pm to double down on tacos before settling in for margaritas piled high with fluffy shaved ice — the kind of drink that practically demands a second round.
Behind the bar, 2023 Diageo World Class Australian Bartender of the Year Eduardo Conde leads the drinks program with a lineup that leans playful yet polished. Alongside the house Primo Margarita, there are tropical riffs like the Coconut Margarita and Tropical Margarita, plus inventive signatures like the Gimlet al Maiz, a tortilla-infused cocktail that nods to nostalgic corn-chip flavours in the most sophisticated way.
In the kitchen, chef Diego Sotelo is serving up tacos that punch well above their price tag. Think a Cheeseburger taco layered with wagyu mince, mac sauce, roasted onion and pickled cucumber, or Lamb Barbacoa topped with smoky salsa de morita and jardín.
Quick Bites
- What to Eat: $6 Cheeseburger tacos with wagyu mince and mac sauce, or Lamb Barbacoa tacos with smoky salsa de morita.
- What to Drink: $15 shaved ice margaritas or the inventive Gimlet al Maiz.
- When to Go: Thursday evenings from 6–8pm for a post-work taco run that easily turns into a night out.
- Cost: Tacos $6; shaved ice margaritas $15; cocktails from ~$26.
- Where to Play After: Wander over to nearby cocktail powerhouse Maybe Sammy’s sister venues around the neighbourhood or continue the bar hop through Surry Hills.
- Vibe Check: Lively neighbourhood cantina energy with slick cocktails and big flavours.
- Book It: Head to El Primo Sanchez for Thursday taco sessions or book a table here.
