El Compadre

06/11/2008 Posted by biobreezie

El Compadre is right around the street from me and the first few times I went with friends I enjoyed it there. After all $9 margaritas you'd say is a great price for being in Hollywood. Well if you are someone who is enjoys real tequila (not patron) then this is not the place for you. THey fill the top shelf tequilas with cheap bottom shelf brands. We went in one day as usual and this time we ordered the Don Julio 1942 which is $18 a shot, but I didnt care because it is my FAVORITE tequila of all. When we got our shots first of all they werent even the same color as anejo they were blanco and they tasted exactly like patron!!! We will NEVER go back there again. THey rip you off and you dont even know it. I would rather drive clear across town for Malo because they serve the tequila you actually ordered, not some other low grade brand. *tsk tsk* on El Compadre. And dont forget to notice the B rating for food....eeww!! I guess we do "get what we pay for" when it comes to this restaurant

06/01/2008 Posted by xoxosaovanyxoxo

The margaritas there are a must try for drinks. The food comes in a big portions so if you don't eat much you can share the plate with someone. I got there Steak Fajitas plate, it was pretty good. The place is really romantic I'll have to say. I really had a good experience there with my friends. Their service was a little slow but very good service. I wouldn't mind going back there again.

Cons: The parking space is not big so you have to find street parking.

05/30/2008 Posted by smithy11

El Compadre is a Los Angeles Legend! This is the best place to people watch and have margaritas. Yes, you have to get your table early and yes, the food can be improved but it's not about that. It's about the band, the drinks and the awesome atmosphere. It's the perfect Hollywood hotspot and it's open for lunch and dinner so you can party all day long. The service is great and so are the bartenders! I love the tacos and chicken enchiladas-they are a perfect compliment to the strawberry margarita!

Pros: Ambience and Margaritas

Cons: The wait is long

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!

12/31/2007 Posted by downey1991

My wife Lindzee absolutely loves this place... We live in Seattle and have difficulty finding authentic Mexican.. thank god for El Compadre...

12/19/2007 Posted by beerdrinker53

I know it's been said to death, but it's true! If not a bit pricey for the flame, it's still worth it. Also, the deep fried burrito, is the BOMB! Love the mariachi band, and the old school red booths. I always take my visiting friends there.

Pros: Flaming Maragritas, Deep Fried Burrito.

Cons: Long wait on a Friday/Saturday night.

12/16/2007 Posted by beachcruiser

HA! Just read the review from "palooza" - and I had the EXACT same experience! Not only did our waiter appear to be on "a white, illegal substance", but he completely disappeared. We waited 45 minutes for enchiladas. ENCHIL-FREAKING-LADAS! Obviously he never actually placed our order. When we asked him why it was taking so long he gave us a completely incomprehensible response. We tried to order drinks but they never arrived. I don't know how this place makes any money - they seem unwilling or unable to perform basic restaurant tasks. When the food finally arrived it was ICE COLD with hard, coagulated cheese on top. We were so hungry and angry we ate it anyway. Of course, we couldn't complain because our waiter was back snorting rails again. STAY AWAY! And as a thank you from El Compadre, I was greeted with a case of irritable bowel the following day.

Pros: Red booths

Cons: EVERYTHING else! Especially the food and service

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12/06/2007 Posted by daogre

I went here for lunch and it was awesome. The waiter was funny and the margaritas were excellent and VERY STRONG. The food itself was good, I got carnitas in verde sauce and was blown away, it was a lot better than I expected it to be, and the ambiance is fun too, it has a down home feeling to the place. I'd definitely recommend it, and plan on going back again, it was a little pricey, but for Hollywood it wasn't surprisingly so.

Pros: Good food, great drinks, lots of parking around back

Cons: A bit pricey

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11/29/2007 Posted by westhollywoodgirl22

after enjoying this place and their flaming margaritas for a couple months, from initial discovery until ... el comcockroach. that's all.

Pros: good mexican food, great margaritas, nice vibe, dark

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