Primitivo (formerly Empanadas y Más)
An affordable, family-run eatery from Chile, where freshly made empanadas and Thai-style ceviche receive excellent reviews. There are very few seats.
Located on Calle Pedro Francisco Bonó and run by a Chilean family. Tripadvisor now lists it as Primitivo, formerly known as Empanadas y Más. The empanadas are fried to order and not greasy, with fillings such as mango and blue cheese, ham and cheese, and spinach and ricotta. The ceviche comes in a traditional version and a Thai-style version with coconut milk, ginger and mint. There is also fresh fish of the day and a ginger mojito. Herbs come from their own garden. The place is small, simply decorated and has few seats, so there is often no room at lunch. Prices are good value: empanadas are about 90–160 pesos each, and ceviche about 500–600 pesos.
Opening hours
Monday and Wednesday to Saturday 12:30–15:00 and 19:30–21:00; closed Tuesdays and Sundays
Nearby sights
- Pueblo de los Pescadores
- Playa Las Ballenas
- Playa Bonita
- Playa Cosón
- El Limón Waterfall
- Playa El Valle
- Santa Bárbara de Samaná
- Samaná Bay Whale Watching