Sydney’s favourite Mexican cocktail bar, El Primo Sanchez, is excited to announce the opening of La Prima, a secret speakeasy concealed by a hidden door within El Primo, that will transport you straight to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Renowned for its focus on tequila, mezcal, and playful yet elegant takes on Mexican classics, El Primo Sanchez has established itself as Paddington’s go-to venue for long lunches, dinner, and drinks that stretch late into the evening.
Adding a new layer of intrigue, La Prima offers a more intimate and exclusive experience. Tucked away behind a hidden door inside El Primo Sanchez, this 10-seater, 20-standing speakeasy can only be accessed by invitation from staff, or by those lucky enough to stumble upon it. Once inside, guests will find themselves immersed in an
atmospheric setting, with candlelit ambience, old-school Mexican music, walls adorned with agave, and a dedicated female bartender crafting the drinks. A special rotating menu of curated cocktails by the Maybe Sammy team adds to the allure, with the opening menu including the Encanto with Patrón Silver, dry vermouth
and cherry soda, Perfume de Gardenias with Patrón Reposado, peach & citrus cordial and jasmine soda, and Pastel de Planto with Patrón Reposado, banana and cinnamon cordial, salt and agave.
Guests also have the option to order select offerings from the El Primo Sanchez menu, curated by Head Chef Alejandro Huerta. Alejandro’s menu brings a playful twist to Mexican classics, including the Guacamole with fermented green tomato, chilli crunch and totopos, Pink Ling with baja base, pineapple pico de gallo and coriander, and the Blackmore Wagyu Barbacca with salsa roja de miso, burnt onions and shiso.
For more details about La Prima, visit the El Primo Sanchez website at https://www.elprimosanchez.com/la-prima
For bookings, visit Seven Rooms https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/elprimosanchez
Oxford House, 27-33 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
OPENING HOURS:
Monday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Thursday: 5-11pm
Friday-Saturday: 4:30pm- 1am
Sunday: 1-10pm
Image credit: Declan Blackall Photography