Primo’s Curbside Cuisine

Out of Oakland’s backyard and into the streets — Primo’s Parrilla delivers an authentic food experience  on their mobile food truck by offering slow-grilled Argentine asado.

A first within the mobile food community offering meats grilled in the Argentine  slow cooking tradition, Primo’s will light up the parrilla on location using only almond wood and (natural) mesquite lump charcoal. Free-range chicken and grass fed tri-tip topped off with Primo’s version of freshly made chimichurri, the traditional Argentine accompaniment, will be available from the grill.

Diners will be able to taste the difference through the ‘art of slow grilling’ and the use of S.L.O (sustainable, local, organic) ingredients. Also on offer are Primo’s homemade chicken or vegetable empanadas, sides of sweet potato mash with spinach, and seasonal mixed greens with homemade honey-jalapeno-lime dressing.

Now known as the “Asador” or grill master, Oakland-resident  and Argentinian-native Javier Sandes  had dreamt of the day he’d offer traditional Asado — slow grilled, succulent and tender meats — to the  Bay Area community.

With ambitions of a brick and mortar restaurant, Primo’s will start by joining the growing gourmet curbside cuisine community. During the work week  in various locations, Primo’s will serve lunch, food for happy hours, and dinners in the East Bay; on weekends Primo’s will be at local farmer’s markets, festivals and fairs and will be available for catering.

Follow Primo’s on Twitter @VamosPrimos to find their weekly whereabouts.

– guest contributor