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El Compadre
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Los Angeles
This Mexican restaurant is famous for their margaritas. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"fish tacos, steak fajitas, flaming margaritas - it was all fantastic"(33 Tips)
"The live Mariachi band is dope, worth the trip alone"(4 Tips)
"The best old school Mexican sit down restaurant in Los Angeles."(3 Tips)
"Enchiladas and chile rellenos are delicious here."(7 Tips)
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R RAugust 29, 2015It's all soooo good. Best restaurant in all of LA. So yourself a favor and go. Best scene I've ever seen. Prices are right. The people are beautiful. And the service is by far the best anywhere. Love!- R RAugust 29, 2015The absolute best place in all LA. Family owned and the most excellent service. Better than 5* dining service. All smiles all the time and the most outrageously awesome food I've ever eaten. Go!!!
letajanelleMarch 5, 2017Expect a wait, this place gets packed!!!! Margaritas, tacos, chips & salsa were all very good and not greasy. $5 valet parking in the back. Totally worth it.
- Thomas ColtonJune 17, 2015The best old school Mexican sit down restaurant in Los Angeles. Strong drinks, big portions and great live music. It's a fairly small space so plan ahead and get a booth. Always get a booth.
Veronica ChaviraSeptember 20, 2018Perfect authentic Mexican restaurant which features the flaming margarita and savory flavors from the chicken enchilada to their homemade guacamole. Meter parking available.
Erik RowleyJanuary 20, 2017I love everything about this place, dim yet appealing social environment, top notch service, phenomenal enchiladas, and the flaming margaritas are all the rave!
ISAAC MYERSDecember 30, 2014This is a place with a true Hollywood legacy. It is dark; perfect for a date! The margaritas have a kick if you get a double and the food is real Mexican food!
Christine PlatzerMay 12, 2014Great service,food,salsa and flaming margaritas! Live Spanish music that's not too loud, complimentary photo too! absolutely LOVED this place! If I'm in Cali again I'm going back!
LogoTVOctober 11, 2012All time FAVE Mexican joint. EVERYTHING is great there. Dark & cozy. Live band playing traditional Mexican music & you HAVE to get a flaming margarita! - Marshelle Fair, DTLA - The Series
Alex RobertsonJuly 9, 2022Cool and/but SUPER dark interior. I liked but didn’t love the margarita—mine wasn’t flaming for some reason—but really liked the chips and salsa
Dress for the DateOctober 13, 2013Since 1975 great family style Mexican food with traditional tastes, plus their famous "Flaming Margarita's". Live Mexican music nightly.
Nic NakkJune 23, 2013The food here is sooo good and the price is very reasonable! You must try the flaming margaritas and the salsa. Yum! :)
Flaming margarita... on the rocks... no salt. Tortilla soup is the best I've had, the carnitas tacos are bomb, and the salsa is SO GOOD. Basically... best Mexican in LA. Eat it.
Joe MontesSeptember 14, 2019The mango margarita was great. You also get a free order of chips and salsa (as you should!) when you order food.
P.S it's a trio that plays not a mariachi. And they play everyday 6pm-11 or 12 am. I know Cuz I work here ;)- Kitchen stays open untill 1am for all you late nighters. Absolutely have to try the flaming margaritas and the Camerons cancun is to DIE for.
Heathyr WolfeJuly 29, 2013Delicious everything! Be careful with your wallet though. An evening there can cost upwards of $80 by ordering just a few margaritas and a snack.
The atmosphere is better than the food but it's still worth checking out. The margaritas are flaming and it's a fun festive old school Mexican place.
Jane DoeJune 18, 2015Alright, this is going to sound weird but I mainly come here to drink their coffee. The food is fantastic as well!
Great salsa! Spicy, but not "burn your face off". Great margaritas (IMO). And the service, atmosphere, music is just perfect. :)
Richard VongOctober 22, 2011The camarones cancun and the chicken enchilada are amaxing, the former for exoticness and the latter for pure execution. Flaming margaritas are a nice novelty but patron margaritas were only $9...
Riham SarakbiJanuary 2, 2018Everything here is good.. atmosphere, food , singer all perfect I ordered el pedro
Great combination plates and the flaming margaritas are a staple. Good prices and good salsa. Perfect.
Kearra NicolleApril 27, 2013For hangovers, ask for the bucket of hot tea and lemon. Keep it hot with those tasty chips and salsa :)
Offbeat L.A.January 29, 2016Classic Mexican food. Dark, with an old world hacienda feeling, leather booths and flaming margaritas.
Clint FisherJuly 23, 2011My New Home. Order the Marg "Skinny" I've read there's more tequila. Great place for dates and dinner with friends. Big booths in the back.- R RAugust 29, 2015Joey the owner and his service staff are the best I've seen in the world. Simply incredible.
Some of the best Mexican food in Hollywood. Good for celeb spotting too! there is a nice patio in the back too!
It's all about the skinny magarita with Jalepenos aka Karen Special. All the food here is good!! Enjoy
Emerald TriangleMarch 3, 2012Legendary spot, great food, not pricey, amazing atmosphere with live music most nights, great drinks. chip n salsa are legit
The live mariachi’s are fantastic. Make sure to visit their tip jar.
Alex WrecksJanuary 4, 2017Flaming jalapeño margarita! Pic is of flaming strawberry blended margarita.
Ђорђе ГлигоријевићAugust 27, 2016Awesome place overall. Very nice Mexican food served in a wonderful ambient!
The house salsa is delicious. Has a spicy kick, but the heat isn't being used to cover up poor flavor.- Glafira Elena CarrAugust 7, 2014Enchiladas and chile rellenos are delicious here. Great for groups and happy hour!
Paul Andrew DunkerDecember 27, 2012Great mariachi, good flaming margaritas! Share the platter for $28 and feed a small army.
Haley WhiteJanuary 10Tiny patio in the back perfect for a margarita and queso fundido on a sunny day
Mucho Comida™March 12, 2013One of the best date spots in Hollywood on the cheap if your girl likes Margs. Food is whatever. Just drink & eat chips. Enjoy.
AllidonFebruary 1, 2014Great staff, really good chips and salsa, yummy food AND flaming margaritas!!!
Lizzy CookJanuary 3, 2015Huge portions. We loved the lobster tacos. Everyone is right about the flaming margaritas.
Tyler StarrineFebruary 20, 2011Call ahead on the weekends and ask them to put you on the list - will save you 30 minutes of standing in the bar waiting for a table.
Miriam RitchieMarch 2, 2012There are plenty of great margarita options in Los Angeles, but the flaming margarita at el compadre is unmatched.
Alejandra MortellaroAugust 10, 2013My favorite restaurant for the past 7 years tonight would be steak and shrimps! Guacamole here rocks!!!
Egle UstOctober 25, 2014Flaming Margaritas and live mariachi makes this places different from other Mexican restaurants.
This classic always hits the spot and you will leave feeling very full!
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