El Compadre
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 874-7924
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Vista Street
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-1am
Message from El Compadre
Home of the Flaming Margaritas features delicious food, drinks and fun
- Fun, Friendly Atmosphere
- Live Music Nightly
- Great for Large Parties
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Editorial Review for El Compadre – by Kelle Schillaci
The Scene
A slice of Olvera Street is transplanted to the Sunset Strip, with a dimly lit bar and an adobe-trimmed dining room resembling a quaint patio courtyard. The clientele, however, is anything but traditional: a mix of budding guitar gods and tequila-swigging old-timers glued to their bar stools.
The Food
This friendly eatery has been dishing out affordable, American-friendly grub since the '70s, but the unremarkable cuisine has always played second fiddle to the flaming margaritas. With a squeeze of lime, a generous splash of tequila and a touch of flame, El Compadre's signature concoction is always a crowd pleaser. Surprisingly tasty enchiladas Acapulco are stuffed with succulent shrimp and crab, while shrimp fajitas arrive atop an oil-sopped mess of flavorless onions, green peppers and beans. Simple Mexican staples--hard-shell beef tacos, triple-cheese enchiladas smothered in mole sauce, and overflowing burritos--offer the best, and safest, bang for your buck.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkIf drinking a soda, beware of the per-soda charge--El Compadre charges (and charges) for refills.
Know Before You GoWhile parking can be surprisingly painless, the table wait inside can hurt, so be prepared.
User Reviews for El Compadre
04/13/2008 Posted by palmtreegeek
BAD!!BAD!!BAD!! I RATHER GO TO TACO BELL, THEN BACK HERE!! THE OWNER AND OR 10 YEAR OLD CO OWNER Need to re-evaluate!!!! BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons: Everything -too expensive for the crappy service, and long wait and bad food that will make you regret the next morning!!! BAD!!!!!!!!!
01/24/2008 Posted by MarshieMarsh
All I wanted was some great margaritas before my trip to the LA area ended. My friend took me to El Compadre because he'd eaten there before. I was so glad he did! The atmosphere was so nice and the bartender was great! I got two KILLER margaritas (flaming ofcourse) and some chips, salsa and beautiful, fresh guacamole! I'll DEFINITELY go back to El Compadre on my next trip! WOOOOOOOOH!
Pros: ALL WAS GOOD/FUN!
