El Compadre Reviews

4.8

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Perfect pre-dodgers meal

By Abigail D |

Great chips, salsa and margs for before a dodgers game! Very cute atmosphere inside. Parking in the back is a plus

One nice evening

By Francine J |

It was a nice evening with a great atmosphere! We even had a photo taken to remember our night by the most sweetest photographer. 10/10 would recommend.

Great food

By Justin H |

Amazing!! Fun place to grab lunch or dinner. Great food strong cocktails. An Echo Park classic. Also great for before or after Dodger games.

Fun time

By Sara M |

This was such a fun time! Loved the drinks, food and vibes! If you’re looking or great food in Echo Park def come here!

Good place to go

By Danny R |

Great food and atmosphere around the dodgers stadium definitely would recommend going here before the game or whenever you can

A go to!

By Jessie S |

The food is always yummy, especially the flaming margaritas. Love the live music! The ambiance and vibe is inviting and laid back. Always a go to!

Great place

By Trek48299674898 |

We had such a fun time here! :) the atmosphere and food were lovely. And they have great margaritas!

Flaming Margaritas and Flavorful Fare: A Must-Try in LA!

By OnAir627407 |

We had an amazing dining experience at El Compadre! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Our waiter was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and quick to recommend some of their best dishes and drinks. Speaking of drinks, they were so much fun! Don’t miss the flaming margarita! Everything was perfectly crafted and added to the festive vibe of the evening. The food? Absolutely delicious. Every bite was packed with flavor, from the fresh guacamole to the perfectly seasoned tacos and enchiladas. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and put a lot of care into their dishes. To top it all off, the prices were incredibly reasonable for the quality and portions. It’s rare to find a place where you get this level of service, taste, and value all in one. I can’t wait to go back when we visit LA again! Highly recommend El Compadre for a fantastic Mexican dining experience.

Be aware ...

By Cleber Z |

Good food, good service, but not so good atitude. They offer you free photo, then try to sell you more photos, and if you don't want to buy them, they kind of pressure you to exchange them for a review on TRIPADVISOR, asking you to show them your review, which is private. That is how they got their 5 stars. The place is good, and understand they want to promote it, but are pushing too much in their marketing strategy. Also I think the ambience is not apropriate for families with children.

Must try LA spot!

By Lizzy A |

Great environment and food! Fun for family or date! Chicken verde enchiladas are yummy! Try the flaming marg!

Birthday Fun

By Erik A |

Perfect meal, perfect drinks, perfect photography!! Thanks for the great time and for taking such nice photos of us!

Friday night fun!

By Lucy H |

The atmosphere at this restaurant is intoxicating! The live music on Friday night was so fun and the flaming margaritas were lots of fun! A great place for any occasion and delicious eats.

great Mexican food 😋

By Manny R |

If you happen to be visiting Los Angeles, and you're in the area. And you want to try some really great Mexican food. This is it? Your stomach will be happy really good place to eat

Review

By Valentin C |

Veru good food, very nice place, very cool atmosphere, very delicious drinks, i defietely like this place! Thank you!!!!

Yum yum yum

By eaviep |

So reliable. Tasty margs, friendly/attentive staff, and comfort Mexican food. The restaurant photographer is such a nice touch.

Amazing

By Nayeli G |

Great service, very friendly, and amazing food. Waiter took very good care of us. Photographer took amazing pictures to capture the memories. Recommend coming here.

10/10 experience

By Ali V |

This was a great place for my friends and I! Excellent service, atmosphere, and food. We recommend the Verde sauce.

Thee Best Restaurant in L.A.

By vinmarine1 |

I don't have much to say honestly, by far one of the best restaurants in L.A. period. Live music, great drinks/food and service. Old style feel with ultra comfortable booths and high chairs. Just go, you won't regret it at all. Oh and to boot, the prices to what you receive in taste and quantity is also amazing.

Best salsa in LA!

By Sean S |

Best salsa in town! Great vibes. Always try and make it in when I’m in town. And who can resist a flaming margarita! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

Fantastic

By jehenson81 |

Because of the rating of this restaurant and the proximity to Downtown, I made a point to swing by to get lunch, to-go, before I had to head to a work event. They have a parking lot behind the building and I easily found a spot. When I went in, there were three gentleman working and all three offered to help me during my time there. I got the Asada fries and drank one of their famous flaming margaritas while I waited. The margarita was excellent and the fries was a huge portion but so tasty. The service was good, the portion size is ample (plus they gave me chips and salsa) and I highly recommend.

Good food and exceptional atmosphere

By Nova T |

El Compadre is a lively and authentic Mexican restaurant with great food and fun atmosphere. The dishes are flavorful and satisfying. Friendly service and live music make it a great spot for night out!

Somewhat Late nite Mexican restaurant open closed at 10

By Hardin S |

Somewhat Late nite Mexican restaurant open closed at 10 but if business is slow they have tendency to close early this happened to us once came here around 9 they said they was closed. They have great atmosphere music and a place you can enjoy your lunch/dinner. Food is really good highly recommend the chicken taquitos. Parking is $5 BTW somewhat difficult to find parking in area due to community and other businesses.

Good place

By Elina M |

I love going here for dinner. a good place. always cozy. tasty. I recommend trying the tacos and flaming Margarita. It so good

It cost!

By Cristiane |

Good food, with wonderful Mexican seasonings. Good service. Great night out from LA. We recommend El Compadre!

Full bellies!

By Nicholas M |

Took our adopted sister out to lunch! Hadn’t seen her in a couple of years. We had the delicious soup, frozen margs and guacamole

Super duper!

By Max |

Magnificent Mexican cuisine and cocktails! I ordered an enchilada with a Margarita, and it was amazing! Our waiter, Jesse, even sang us a song!! Just a complete immersion into Mexican culture!!!!!

Dodger game

By carlos m |

The Atmosphere was great before the game, food was delicious and drinks were great! Love everything about it

Perfect dinner spot

By Nicole W |

Great date spot!! Great margarita, nice employees and awesome ambiance. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I will definitely be back ASAP with my friends instead of my dang stinking boyfriend. Love it here!!!!

Sunday dinner

By Eliza C |

Great place for a Sunday dinner. Drinks are good, good music & good vibes all around. Complimentary photo which is also a plus👍🏼

Good food, photos and fun!

By Brianna L |

This restaurant was great. A perfect pitstop before the Dodgers game. We also have to ability to take photos for postcards to send to family. Be sure to take some photos for yourself when you visit.

Fun neighborhood Mexican spot

By Nora C |

Came here with my girlfriend and had a great time! We ordered micheladas, enchiladas, and tamales which were all yummy. The photographer came by and took cute photos of us which was also a plus. Highly recommend! Such a fun vibe and fast service.

Great place

By Arianna C |

Such a great atmosphere food is delicious always a great time! The hospitality is great they are very attentive and kind

Delicious!!

By Jennifer M |

Some of the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. The chips and salsa were very good. I had the chicken enchiladas. The server was friendly and pointed out things he recommended on the menu. I would definitely eat here again.

Great spot!

By Emma T |

Love this spot! My mango margarita was delicious. The house salsa and chips were perfect, and our jumbo shrimp cocktail was sweet and so good! I love the old red booths and dimly lit atmosphere, too.

Great food and a great time

By Frank S |

Fantastic atmosphere, and incredible food! Service was awesome, couldn’t have asked for a better dinner experience. Best margarita I’ve had in LA!!!

Lovely food

By Anna K |

So yummy!!! Great chips and salsa and loved my quesadilla. Great photographer as well. 🌮🌮🌮 we went for dinner and had the flaming margaritas

weeeee

By mia h |

fantastic vibes! live music, very talented young people. margaritas deliciosas on fire! con fuego! you can get an entree, rice and beans, soup, tortillas for like 20 dollars! that's a damn good deal! a sweet young woman took our photo and the prints are adorable souvenirs. we will be coming back! mark my words

Perfect

By Элина М |

the best family restaurant. always fast service. live music here on weekends. tasty food. fiery cocktails

Boozy drinks

By Max |

Super great place! Food was delicious and drinks are boozy. Great for those who are over 30 and want a nice place to chat with friends that they haven’t seen for ages. You always can sneak out from back door and no one would ever know, they will be too busy with their flaming margaritas. Highly recommend!

Would check out

By Ruth L |

The ambiance of the restaurant is really fun and cool. The drinks were delicious and the food was good. Our busser; Everardo was amazing and super attentive, more than the server.

Great

By Navigator49347920629 |

Great time I had a really good time and hung out with all my friends and we ate a lot of food the queen

Party

By Carson G |

Cool spot, have fun, food is nice, mostly come to have a drink and have fun with friends and family

👍👍

By morgan M |

Really great drinks, and food — the portions were really big too. The best salsa too around. We will be coming back !

Yay!

By Anna |

Great vibes in LA and delicious food! Really great experience! It feels like you have left Los Angeles and have been transported to a new place with delightful music!

Bad customer service

By Oscar C |

Was a night mare bad service ! Horrible experience . They have no idea how to provide customer service . They want to charge like a 5 start restaurant but no idea how to treat people

Rev

By Rabocee M |

Very very nice restaurant! Very tasty food, very nice atmosphere, very nice people! I love here very much! Also very nice live music every evening! Thank you so much, I had a lot of pleasant impressions🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Great food, Great taste!

By Joan York |

This nice place looks like many, "typical/authentic" styled Mexican, bright coloured walls. While the Chimichanga was dried out. The service was quick and really very friendly.

Fantastic meal and great atmosphere.

By Fozzie1976 |

Outstanding meal on our last night in US during family Vacation from UK. Great food, albeit it very big portions! However, we found all portions were huge in US during our trip. Lovely atmosphere (live band playing) and the restaurant was bustling. Excellent night.

Not the best for brunch

By Kassandra M |

Food takes long, service is bad, waiters have an attitude and there’s an entrance fee. Music is good but nothing out of the normal. Service is bad food takes too long

Great place to stop in for a meal

By Daniel R |

Stopped in for an early dinner before a concert. Great location, service, and food selection! Highly recommend before a show or a Dodger game!

stumbled upon this place

By Alyssa W |

drinks are literally fire food is bomb service is great so happy that we stumbled in here, they have a dedicated parking lot (how we arrived here LOL)

Well deserve reputation

By Patrick O |

Great food, great drinks, great service. Large portion on any plate tou can choose. Perfect place to go before a Dodgers Game

Wonderful experience

By Alejandro G |

A wonderful spot with delicious plate varieties. Definitely a great restaurants to dine at for any occasion on sunset Blvd.

Pics

By Ernesto T |

This was awesome! 10/10 great experience Great photographer, with the best energy good food, overall thumbs up

Echo park legend

By Quest828395 |

We love compadre before Dodger games. It’s become a staple for our family, as we drive up from OC. Great food, good Dodger vibes, great service. Love this place!

Can’t wait to come back!!

By Ittai G |

First time here and can’t wait to come back! Amazing ambience from the moment we walked in. Foods amazing and the staff is super friendly.

Amazing restaurant!

By Steven L |

Such a lovely restaurant with an amazing and friendly staff. The drinks and food are stellar. I highly recommend it.

date night

By Safari13385095424 |

I went here on a date night and had a great experience. The service was excellent and the food was great! We had our pictures taken it was rly cute

Dinner with my family

By Xeuropn |

We brought our son in law and daughter here for his birthday dinner. He wasn’t aware that the restaurant was top rated on TA. Welcoming staff, and treated to one of the comfortable booths. The menu is diverse but not overwhelming. The table staff were very attentive and kept the chips, salsa and water coming. Food was well prepared and at the end we were well satisfied with our choices. Prices were reasonable, in my opinion since I was picking up the tab. Would definitely come back the next time we are in the area.

Sparkly Classic LA mexican

By bonnie b |

this is as old school 70s mexican place as LA gets. the fantastic red leather booths, the art work and the food of course is fabulous !!! The prices are not ridiculous and the staff are wonderful. I love a place with spanish tile on the inside as well as christmas lights !!!

mid day meal

By Travel44594088333 |

had a great time! food & drinks were excellent, good service and very friendly staff, would definitely recommend

Amazing place! Very tasty food, nice cocktails, big parking lot. Live music, lovely people, thank you very much!!!

By Diana G |

Amazing place! Very tasty food, nice cocktails, big parking lot. Live music, lovely people, thank you very much!!!!!!

fun romantic night!

By Marilyn H |

Celebrating our 9 year anniversary! Gracias el compadre for allowing us to have the most magical night and amazing food!

Fun spot in Echo Park

By Taylor H |

Good local spot with fun live music. Sometimes a little busy but worth the wait. Get the flaming margarita!!!!!

Amazing Flaming Margaritas

By Max J |

Great spot to go before a dodgers game. Conveniently located right next to the stadium. Awesome food, great drinks and friendly service.

Best Mexican Food in Town!

By brianna l |

Absolutely amazing restaurant and the food is super good! The atmosphere is also great! Our server was extremely attentive and the photographer was a sweetheart 💕

Hidden Echo Park Gem

By Climber02885491404 |

A great spot to take a group of friends and fun atmosphere to be in. Unlimited chips and salsa with fresh and authentic Mexican dishes. Highly reccomended.

Great spot, always memorable!

By Meander09707009711 |

We love it here! We brought my in laws and they love it now too! They visited from Nashville and said it was the best restaurant they've been to in a while. They did the ambiance, lighting, music, acoustics of the dining room, the salmon, the service, the food were all super great. We purchased a couple of souvenir photos also to remember this occasion. Thank you El Compadre!

Amazing Date night

By camille d |

Amazing spot! Lovely place for a date night or family dinner. The margaritas and the food are to die for and if you catch the live music you’re really in for a treat. Get the carne asada plate or the Chile relleno and burrito plate.

Awesome!

By SASHA I |

I love this place! Great atmosphere, Amazing food, efficient service. Would and will come again! Awesome

Awesome!

By Emma K |

Perfect spot for a fun birthday dinner! The flaming margaritas are super fun and the food is great too.

Gorgeous dinner

By Ellie C |

This restaurant is SO GOOD!!!! And the sweetest service ever! I loved the chicken mole enchiladas and the shrimp tacos!!!! Free chips and salsa too!!! Will be coming back!!! The server remembered our whole complicated order without writing anything down! So impressive :)

Yummy

By Isabella M |

Staff was great and love that the chips are complementary. Loved the flaming marg 🍸 will be back !!!!!!

Great food

By Savannah A |

I went here with some friends and I enjoyed the great ambiance, food, music, and photographer! I will be coming back soon!

Flaming Margs and Helpful Smiles

By Nick H |

This place is AMAZING! Tremendous energy and welcoming staff transports you to a tropical paradise and not to mention the FLAMING MARGARITAS are absolutely a must! I wish I could give El Compadre more than 5 stars!

El Compadre

By OnAir48200853556 |

We went for our anniversary and had an amazing time! Perfectly captured an unforgettable night out! We will cherish these photos forever :) thank you loads for the memories!

loved the food

By sena h |

Loved the food , got tacos and rice and beans , very good drinks and tasty salsa , he et nice ambiance, good lighting and very nice interior decoration 10/10 would go again

El Compadre exceeded our expectations during our family visit!

By Kathy P A |

El Compadre exceeded our expectations during our family visit! The authentic flavors, warm ambiance, and attentive service made our dinner unforgettable. Every dish was a delight, especially the tacos and margaritas. A must-visit for anyone craving genuine Mexican cuisine!

Best photographer!

By Alan P |

my date and i were sat down and asked by a very wonderful woman to get our photos taken. she was so sweet and kind to us and made our night wonderful. she also was generous enough to give us MULTIPLE copies with no charge :) el compadres is a new favorite!

best fresh mexican around

By Maxim M |

El Compadre is a fun spot with great margaritas and solid Mexican food. I had the fajitas and they were hot, juicy, and flavorful. The vibe is lively and social, and the staff keeps everything running smoothly even when it’s busy. Perfect for a casual night out with friends or family. there is limited parking but I prefer to uber when I'm drinking anyway.

Review

By Akim Z |

A fantastic spot with a vibrant atmosphere and authentic Mexican cuisine bursting with rich flavors. The service is quick and friendly, and the dishes are served hot and delicious.

Yum! Perfection

By Jessica S |

Yum! Perfect. Service Absolutely amazing from the flaming margaritas to the reasons my prices entrees! The staff was so attentive. Always refilling the water glasses and even the chips and salsa (that they did not charge for! parking was easy. We went early at 5 o’clock and did not have any wait and everything was great and I will go back in a second!!!!

Mexican experience

By Lou H |

Fantastic food atmosphere service and value ! Had an amazing dinner with live band - every meal ordered was superb - definitely worth the visit

Flaming Fun!

By Passenger775702 |

Great fun spot with good margaritas! The are flaming! Portions are HUGE and they start you off with chips and salsa.

My favorite restaurant in Los Angeles

By Morgan T |

Great restaurant, amazing service, wonderful photographer who turns photos into postcards! Love to stop at the Echo Park or West Hollywood location whenever I’m in town.

Good times!

By Brenda F |

Great environment and food! Came for a Dodger game with the family and had a great time after! Aziza is a great photographer & very friendly:)

Fantastic!

By Olivia E |

I always love coming here… such a lovely staff and great food! Can’t wait to come back here !! It’s a great night out with friends !

we almost became friends

By MelissaWP |

We came here at 5:00 on a Monday for dinner after a day of sightseeing and we were seated right away. The chips and salsa were good but the salsa was a bit too spicy for me. Our drinks took 10 minutes to arrive after ordering, which seemed ridiculous given the day and time we were there. Although the fresh guacamole we ordered to eat with our chips was very good, for whatever strange reason it didn't come to the table until AFTER our food arrived. My husband ordered the steak fajitas which were delicious but didn't come on a sizzling skillet. I ordered the steak tacos which were also delicious.

I had the pork in green Chile, and a mai tai. They were both very delicious and would eat again. I

By M T |

Great place. The ambiance is great and the drinks and food was delicious. The waiters were very attentive and the service made me feel very comfortable.

Great Place For Dinner & Drinks

By Sugey P |

Amazing service, drinks are really nice and tasty. Food is more than plenty, and very good. Will definitely come back !!!

Best place for dinner pre-Dodger game!

By Victoria J |

This is our go-to restaurant before a dodger game. Get there early if it’s a game day! We recommend two hours before the start. You have to get their flaming margarita. Skinny, jalapeño is the best. 10/10 recommend - the staff, service, and food are all top notch.

Lovely!

By Caitlin B |

So flavorful, the arroz con Pollo was so tender and the service was great. The steak plate was perfect.

Nice

By Tim B |

A very nice restaurant. The staff was very nice And the atmosphere was nice. Everything was perfect And we had a great experience

Good!

By Darina C |

“I had an amazing experience at this Mexican restaurant! The food was fresh and full of flavor, especially the tacos and enchiladas. The service was fast, and the staff was incredibly friendly. Highly recommend!”

Go here!

By Emma P |

So wonderful! Amazing drinks! Great atmosphere - very cozy and good vibes. Delicious salsa as well.

Recommended

By Mirta |

Excellent dishes minus the service... the waiter brought us the bill without even wondering if we were interested in dessert or other drink.... shame because the place deserves

Very fun experience

By Samantha Z |

Cute restaurant! Super old school Mexican restaurant and has an awesome sweet and a great photographer! Definitely fun loud spot! With cool flaming margaritas

Treated like family at El Compadre!!

By Sarah P |

Delicious margaritas and a wonderful atmosphere. Great service and Yelena was so sweet taking our pictures for a cute keepsake!! ❤️❤️

FUN

By Faith P |

GREAT SPOT , the girl who took our photos was so nice and sweet such a great atmosphere . Will definitely come back soon

Great getaway from the city

By Jie Z |

Great atmosphere and service! They had a live mariachi band. We were looking for a nice getaway from the city and this was perfect.

Great place !

By Stacy P |

Recommended by friend and everyone is very friendly , good drinks especiallly the margarita has lots of flavors. Staff is very nice and attentive. Hope to come back

Nice

By Элина М |

It's always cozy and tasty here. I advise you to come here on a weekend evening, then it will be fun

Review

By Rabocee M |

Mexican spot with a warm, authentic vibe. The staff is friendly, and the food is fresh and full of flavor. Tacos were perfectly seasoned, and the salsa had the right amount of spice. A hidden gem worth visiting

SUPER NICE STAFF

By Ashley S |

Super friendly staff and great food. Really enjoyed my time at el compadre. The food was great and the atmosphere was very neat. Definitely recommend.

Good!

By Miles W |

Good! I really enjoyed the food and the vibes as well. I saw Jojo Siwa here maybe you can too! She seemed upset.

Super fun and tasty

By Justina M |

Great salsa and chips, extravagant flaming margaritas, and tasty enchiladas. Super fun and casual. Thanks el compadre

Great dinner spot

By gloria v |

Food & service good . Flaming margarita was delicious ! live music was nice. 5/5 . Would come back.

The best vibe and food!

By Drew L |

Love this spot!! Great to get a marg and delicious Mexican food with friends! This is our go-to! Yay!

GREAT with loud music

By RAHMet r |

I LOVE mexican culture in this restaurant, and food is amazing, but the music (which is gorgeous) is so loud we barely could hear eachother

The Best. night of my life

By Pierce P |

Incredible. Showstopping. Amazing. The Service was amazing and I loved the photographer taking our photo. my drink was literally on fire. The burrito was also fire. Let’s fill these characters. Am I right?

YOU HAVE TO GO !!!!

By Sydney G |

I just found THE hidden gem of Los Angeles. The restaurant is all booths - genius, and they’re comfortable! Food is tasty at an EXCELLENT price, and the staff is lovely. This absolutely adorable photographer came to our table and took our picture, and I will treasure them for a long time. I can’t wait for my next visit to El Compadre

Compadres at El Compadres

By CJ P |

Such a great, nice staff! I was smiling ear to ear the whole time I was here. The flaming margaritas are an absolute must!

Night out at el compadre

By Aden O |

Dined at El Compadre and was truly impressed. The salmon dish was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The strawberry margarita is a must-try – refreshingly sweet and well-balanced. Highly recommend for a delightful Mexican experience!

MARGARITA ENJOYER

By Jack G |

really great margs! It was on fire so I was a little scared but it was good. Chips are the last great bastion of free restaurant amenities and this place was very gracious with them. Just a great date night!

Fun and authentic

By elly H |

Delicious enchiladas verdes and unlimited chips and salsa! Fun authentic environment and nice staff. Definitely Recommend!

Awesome Spot!

By Nick M |

Fantastic food, margaritas, and atmosphere. First time in LA and this place made it great! Would definitely go again.

I like this place

By Элина М |

The food here is very tasty. the price is low. be sure to order the margarita. it will be with fire. the fire is burning in your glass

DELICIOUS

By Laura C |

Great food, great drinks, great service!! Bring your family, bring first dates!!!! All around great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Easy choice for authentic mexican

By Alan M |

Cozy relaxed environment with great food. Couldn't ask for much more! I had the chimichanga and will definitely be back for another.

Love this place

By Dolly X |

Super cute restaurant! & the staff is kind, food is delicious & authentic. Thanks for the cute photo of me and my boyfriend!

Great!

By Cali R |

Amazing vibe, flaming margaritas, and so fun to get a complimentary photo! The guacamole was so fresh. Best spot for Mexican food in echo park!

Amazing Times at El Compadre

By Simone R |

Amazing ambience at this restaurant. The decor and music are amazing. The staff are super friendly. And most importantly, THE FOOD IS AMAZING!

Review

By FarAway19660994777 |

Very nice place, big parking, lovely people, delicious food, tasty cocktails! Mexican spot, live Spanish music! Thank you very much

Fun Mexican Restaurant

By Stephen C |

Great vibe here and great food. The atmosphere feels authentically Mexican and the live music was a plus. Highly recommend for anyone in the area

Excellent!!

By Dean K |

Excellent atmosphere and great food! This was our third time there. Will definitely come back. They will even take your picture here and give you a copy. Even the photographer was great!

Very fun

By Xochi M |

Great fun atmosphere and good live music. Best salsa. Flaming margarita is a very special treat especially with tajin rim.

Good food on a casual setting with good service.

By Josh S |

Really great food in a very neat setting. Good mix of folks, especially at the old wooden bar during ball games. Service was good and food came out hot and tasteful. Resturant also has a good sized parking lot on site.

Fantastic experience

By Matthew S |

Super good food, great drinks, nice camera lady! I got the fried burrito and it was delicious. The chips and salsa is some of the best!

Great experience

By A N |

This restaurant has great drinks and a cool atmosphere. I love the atmosphere and the music also great service and the f food is delicious and big portions.

The best place!

By Layla C |

Love this place!! The food is so good. The drinks are on fire. Can’t beat the service and the location. Yummmm

FUN

By Autumn Inouye |

So amazing! great hospitality. lovely food. would come back again. flaming margs. GREAT VIBE, GOOD ENERGY, GOOD COMPANY

Perfect

By Элина М |

Good place. Our favourite family restaurant for family dinner. I like this food and service so much

Excellent dining experience

By michael s |

I LOVE EL COMPADRE 😋 The queso fundido was unbelievable!! Fajitas? Out of this world. And the flaming margaritas? On fire!!

Oh, What A Night!

By Jordan B |

It was busy and they seated us quickly! My daiquiri was to die-quiri for 😜 Elena took some great pictures.

We love El compadre!

By Clara H |

Love this place! Best margs in the game. We also got a quesadilla which was huge and good bang for our buck.

Will never return

By qb |

I chose this place because of the great review five stars. But what a disappointment. The food is nothing to write home about.. The rice was cold and soggy, the chile relleno had nothing practically inside. No flavor. The beans were all right. My friend ordered the tostada it was drowned In letters, tasteless chicken. Spent $40 on terrible food. Not worth it. And the service was horrible. Will not be returning ever

Perfect

By Элина М |

Good place. Our favourite family restaurant for family dinner. I like this food and service so much

Love!

By Ashlin P |

Great food, great drinks and the perfect location for events at Dodger Stadium! Don’t forget to take a pic with your party!

Good timez

By David M |

Great food, great atmosphere, came for a friends birthday, it rocked. Alina was great, very nice, food came quick

Drinks and dinner

By Joselyn Q |

This spot is so much fun for a girls night out! They have a flaming margarita that you have to try!

Great!

By Gabby M |

This is a great restaurant! The ambiance is intimate with good food and great drinks! The staff were very friendly and welcoming!

Classic Spot

By Passport10714379998 |

Came here after the LA marathon. I love the ambiance, feels like classic LA Mexican style! Love the enchiladas and queso fundido!

I love this place! Very pleasant staff, very delicious cocktails, nice Mexican food, amazing live music, big parking lot

By Oleg G |

I love this place! Very pleasant staff, very delicious cocktails, nice Mexican food, amazing live music, big parking lot with valet parking. I absolutely recommend this place!

We love El Compadre

By Lori D |

Great place for chips and salsa and margs and hanging out with friends! Super close to Dodgers Stadium so it’s great for pregaming or post-gaming :)

Love El Compadre!

By Wander24906216113 |

Wonderful experience. The woman taking photos is a delight and a really great photographer. Also the shrimp tacos are amazing and the portions are very generous. The music is an added bonus too.

Great Dinner

By Caitlin S |

I loved this place for dinner! Came here with some friends and it was wonderful! Delicious food and drinks

Relaxing and fun night out

By Amanda S |

We came on a Friday night for a lively, but chill dinner. We got seated immediately in one of their classic big red booths and had some tasty tacos. Love that the margaritas come flaming, it’s a fun touch. They even had a photographer coming around to take cute pics.

Best place ever

By trouble j |

Love it best neighbor place and best place in Los Angeles. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting

Amazballz

By Madison H |

The best food! The photos were fantastic, wonderful singing, wonderful vibes, wonderful everything! Thankful!

Best spot in echo park

By Frederick H |

This is the best place to hit up before going to the dodgers game! The margaritas are amazing and the potato tacos are a must.

Remarkable time!

By Alan A |

We had a great experience. The infused margaritas and fajitas were great. The best part is we got a picture taken by a nice lady!

Good

By Элина М |

I like this place and kitchen. Always great. My favorite place. There is live music on the weekends. Is so cool!!!))))))

it was a really nice experience for me and my family

By Angeles M |

the food was really good and the drinks were amazing they were really nice to us and the music on live were amazing 🤪🤗🤗🤩

Flamin margs!?!? Count me in!!!

By Henry K |

El Compadre is one of the most fun dining experiences in all of Los Angeles. If you’re looking for your margarita to come on FIRE - you’ve found the right place. The chips and salsa are bountiful, and the food is warm, delicious and cozy. Like a home cooked meal. The atmosphere is unmatched - nothing like a comfy red leather booth snuggled with your closest friends (or enemies) at the table. It’s our favorite place to go when we just want something delicious and familiar. You’re missing out if you’re not dining at El Compadre (Echo Park)!!! 11/10

Great place.

By Amanda J |

Wonderful service, great food, friendly people! This is my first time at the Echo Park location and it is excellent just like the Hollywood location. As a Texan, I appreciate a good salsa and theirs is the best in LA.

Great place!

By Ben S |

What a lovely ambience! Drinks were delicious, staff was super nice and we even got our pictures taken. Highly recommend for a night out at a reasonable price.

Hollywood fun

By Mary C |

Located on the Sunset Blvd corridor, El Compadre Restaurant is just wonderful. Romantic mood lighting is very nice and although this prices are more mid range, I think of it as fine dinning. The service is just so wonderful and the food is amazing. We have been many times, but this is the first time I have gotten to a review. It has arts and crafts of Mexico on the walls. The hand carved wood, with wrought iron chandelier lighting and rustic tiled roofs make for a lovely place to have dinner anytime. There is a dedicated bar area serving full liquor drinks, there is open space seating areas or spacious booth style dining or you can enjoy the patio. All of their food is great. Sometimes we just get a ton of starters to share, but al the full meals are great. We love the guacamole, always made fresh. The quesco Fundido is out of this world with melted mozzarella, quesco oaxaca and chorizo. We also love their fresh shrimp cocktail, with chopped avocado, cilantro, tomatoes and onions in their Special homemade cocktail sauce. If you like nachos, you must try theirs's. It is corn chips covered with cheese, chorizo, and their special sauce, topped with sour cream and guacamole. You can also add steak or chicken if you want. Everyone loves their quesadillas. You can have corn or flour tortilla with melted Monterey Jack cheese with sour cream and guacamole on the side , always on the side. The lobster enchiladas are flour tortillas stuffed with lobster and sautéed vegetables covered in a cream sauce served with white rice, and whole beans and guacamole. I get the sauce on the side. The crabmeat enchiladas, you get two, have ranchera salsa with rice and beans and a side of sour cream and guacamole. it does not matter what you get. It is all great.

The vibes

By Jeanelle O |

This place has all the vibes! Good food and ambience :) and there’s a photographer that comes around and takes & frames your pictures for the memories. So cute!

Neighborhood spot to visit

By Katie W |

Love this place. Great food, great service. Love this location especially. Never let down when I come here make sure to visit

Amazing time ♥️

By Jhen M |

Good for spend time with friends and family , delicious food and delicious Margaritas , totally recommend

Fire Margaritas 🔥

By Carlie O |

Great atmosphere, fabulous margaritas, delicious food, great service, and overall a wonderful time with family and friends.

El Compadre rocks!

By Bonnie B |

We love El Compadre - great flaming margaritas, and the best crunch tacos in town! We also love the enchiladas. Great meat, excellent chips and salsa, plus love music and good atmosphere. Couldn’t ask for a better Mexican restaurant experience!

El Compadre food and drink review

By nydia l |

The food and drinks were really good. Everardo was a very attentive and great busser! Thank you for your service!

Missed out on a dodger game, this was just as good!

By Jasmine S |

Came here after not scoring tickets to a dodger game, atmosphere was great and the parking was easy. The salsa was also super good, my girlfriend who usually doesn’t like salsa loved it here!

I had a great experience

By Gish T |

Great place had such a great time and amazing food. The servers and staff were so nice and helpful with everything.