Primo's Argentine asado on wheels gives Oakland and Berkeley something new to Tweet about

Out of Oakland’s backyard and into the streets, Primo’s Parrilla delivers an authentic food experience through slow-grilled Argentine asado from their mobile food truck.

A first within the mobile food community to offer grilled meats in the Argentine tradition of slow cooking; Primo's will light up the parrilla on location using only almond wood and (natural) mesquite lump charcoal. Starting this week in Emeryville during lunch hours, diners can log on to Primo’s twitter feed to find out where the Primo’s truck will be. twitter.com/vamosprimos

Available from the grill will be free range chicken and grass fed tri-tip topped off with Primo’s distinct take on the traditional Argentine accompaniment of freshly made chimichurri. Diners will be able to taste the difference through the ‘art of slow grilling’ and the use of sustainable, local, organic ingredients.

Also check out Primo’s homemade chicken or vegetable empanadas, sides of sweet potato mash with spinach, and seasonal mixed greens with homemade honey-jalapeno-lime dressing.

Oakland resident Javier Sandes, a native of Argentina, has long wanted to offer his homeland's tradition of asado to the wider Bay Area community. As is customary in Argentina, family and friends gather around the parrilla (grill) where various meats have been grilling slowly for many hours. This practice of slow cooking results in a more succulent, tender, and better tasting piece of meat.

Originally, Primo's started with backyard barbecue parties in Oakland, where Javier’s slow-grilling techniques and traditional recipes built a following of friends who got together on a regular basis to enjoy each other’s company and Javier’s food. 

With eventual ambitions of a real brick and mortar restaurant, Primo's will first start by joining the growing gourmet curbside cuisine community. Parked in various locations during the work week, Primo's will be serving up lunch, happy hours, and dinners in the East Bay. On weekends Primo’s will be at local farmer’s markets, festivals and fairs and will also be available for catering large groups and special events.

To find Primo's weekly whereabouts diner’s can follow them on twitter.com/VamosPrimos and their website. San Francisco residents — make the hop, skip and jump across the Bay and come munch.