ShareHome of the flaming margaritas. Features Mexican food, potent drinks and nightly music.
(213) 784-4232
1149 W Sunset Blvd
(Sunset & Alpine)
Los Angeles,
CA
90026
34.0667
-118.2497
Neighborhoods: East LA, Echo Park
El Compadre
Last updated 12.19.09
What People Are Saying About El Compadre
The Owner
El Compadre
Owner
El Compadre brings old school Mexico to Hollywood. Come enjoy the live music every night at 8pm at the "Home of the Flaming Margarita" and enjoy the wonderful food and friendly service. The family-owned restuarant features two locations filled with red vinyl booths and original Mexican decor, allowing you to feel the essence of Mexico right here on The Sunset Strip. Get the tacos or enchilads verdes, it's all delicious. Come early and stay late. Enjoy this wonderful fiesta every day of the week at El Compadre Echo Park!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Home of the flaming margaritas features Mexican food, potent drinks and nightly music.
12/07/08
Legendary margaritas? Really?
by bmgreeley at Citysearch
I really like the ambiance of this place. The decor is nice and dimly lit and occasionally there is a band playing. Sometimes I'll just watch sports on either of the two tvs at the bar.
I've been here a few times and usually have a good experience with drinks and food, but tonight the drinks were pretty disappointing. My friends and I ordered margaritas at the bar which tasted more like sweet tarts mixed with pixy sticks. We could barely taste any alcohol in them and it left me with more of a headache than a buzz. On the upside the table service was fast and the burrito that I had was pretty decent. It was very reasonably priced for a sit down joint.
Usually I wouldn't hesitate if someone asked if I wanted to meet them here for dinner, but now I might, at least if I'm in the mood for margaritas.
- Pros: Food is reasonably priced
- Cons: Margaritas
12/02/08
Bomb
by jerrymcgwire at Citysearch
El compadre is my fav mexican getaway in LA.. LOL. Their tamales are the bomb.. order the corn tomales and tell you dont like them.. if you don't your taste buds got problems
12/01/08
Yuck.
by joshysmail at Citysearch
This place is disgusting. I have too many friends that like mexican restaurants based on their chips and salsa and their drinks. The drinks might be alright, but the food is terrible. The salsa is good, but the chips are just heated store bought chips, nothing special. I've been here a few times and I can't do it anymore. Their huevos rancheros plate is an unrecognizable blob of grease on a plate. Their chicken in a burrito is oven roasted whole chicken with skin fat and just yuck. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here. If you want quick and just a stand type burrito or taco then go to Yucca's on hilhurst. Order the Carne Asade or Conchinita pibil. Also Terre's Mexican Grill on Melrose is amazing. There's no wait staff, but their empanadas are pretty special.
The Details on El Compadre
Know Before You Go:
The kitchen closes at 1am.
Category:
Mexican, Restaurants, New Year's Events, New Year's Eve Events, New Year's Eve Parties
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Bar Scene
Message from El Compadre
- Fun and friendly atmosphere.
- Live music nightly.
- Great for large parties.
El Compadre brings old school Mexico to Hollywood. Come enjoy the live music every night at 8pm at the "Home of the Flaming Margarita" and enjoy the wonderful food and friendly service. The family-owned restuarant features two locations filled with red vinyl booths and original Mexican decor, allowing you to feel the essence of Mexico right here on The Sunset Strip. Get the tacos or enchilads verdes, it's all delicious. Come early and stay late. Enjoy this wonderful fiesta every day of the week at El Compadre Echo Park!
