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    Compadres Cantina

    4.3 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Birria tacos
    Nat A.

    Wow! What an awesome find. The pics and reviews did compadres justice. We had awesome service for our large party and a really enjoyable evening. Our cocktails were all so on point. Everyone really enjoyed ourselves. Faves were the whiskey smash, guava margarita and the sangria! The fruit ourees in the drinks were all House made and totally made the cocktails. Everyone was happy with their food! Which for 8 of us, that's pretty hard to do. We tried the birria tacos, pork belly tacos, shrimp, pozole, Cali burrito and the molcajete. The molcajete was stand out for me. The sauce/salsa it was cooked in was the best and the meat was all tender and moist. Nothing was overcooked! 100/100 recommend. Absolutely worth the $50. Don't skip it. Highly recommend for a memorable birthday dinner.

    TACO FLIGHT
    Maridy M.

    I reallyyyyyyy was looking forward to this place because of all of the great reviews. We made reservations and realized it was going to be crowded because of Cinco de Mayo and Happy Hour. The place is smaller than I thought but it was fun and festive almost like a club, with a dj and everything. Our experience started off good, our waiter was nice and we requested to wait for happy hour and he was kind about it. But after a lot more people got seated around us, we were completely ignored. The bigger parties got serviced faster, received their drinks and foods A LOT FASTER. My bf and I ordered nachos and two taco flights yet our server heard one taco flight. So we shared one taco flight while waiting for the other to be delivered. Never arrived. We ordered another round of drinks...again never received them. We were seated in the middle and I felt like the outer tables were seen and the inside tables were totally invisible. Another pair next to us experienced the same thing because they looked just as irritated as us. We could've saved time and just went to another Mexican restaurant with better service and better food. The taco flight was basic. Needless to say, wont be visiting again nor recommending.

    Shots
    Lourdes R.

    Excellent service from start to finish! Manager Ricardo was incredibly kind and made a point to check in on us throughout our visit. Our bartender, Oldin, was just as impressive--attentive, quick, and truly skilled at his craft. Even though I usually prefer Añejo tequilas, he introduced me to a couple of Blanco options that were surprisingly smooth and enjoyable. We ordered the bone marrow tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. The food came out incredibly fast, and the overall speed and quality of service really stood out. The ambiance was also great--not too busy for Easter Sunday, which made the experience even more enjoyable, and the music was on point. I was genuinely impressed and will definitely be returning to Compadres Cantina.

    Guac and chips appetizer
    Kristina H.

    I did a quick searchi on Yelp for food in the area while on a trip and this place looked intriguing. Decided to give it a try and it was not a disappointment! Cool vibes with music playing and welcoming staff. They have a bar, high top tables, and larger tables for groups; there is a patio out front as well. The food was SO good. Guacamole and chips for the table, which came with two salsas. The green sauce was so good! The red sauce was good as well but definitely didn't gravitate towards it as much. Tacos are a la carte, which was convenient so I could try different options. Battered fish, cryspy shrimp, and "camaron enchilado" were my choices. Of the three, the enchilado was my favorite. I got a mango michelada for my beverage and was pleasantly surprised at the size of it for the price. I was expecting a pint glass but this was quite large.

    Chilaquiles divorciados
    Xochitl F.

    Absolutely delicious! Everything was exquisite, customer service was great as well, waited a little bit to be seated but the food made up for it, prices are great, definitely a hidden gem! It's so worthy of trying! Just thinking about it makes my mouth watery!

    chicken enchiladas were good but would not come back because of the bad experience.. i can get enchiladas elsewhere
    Clare R.

    One star for the chicken enchiladas I had... other than that, the experience here was revolting. I will say, I came here about 2 years ago expecting the same vibe because it was amazing that last time. You would think this place would keep up the good ambiance they had, but that was not the case. It was enough for me, and everyone else in my party to know that we would not want to come back here. Considering that we came here for my best friend's birthday, and we had a big party, you would think they would be welcoming and accommodating. We made reservations, which we didn't have to, because for a Saturday night, it was empty. The girl at the front was not welcoming at all, and our server was so rude and disrespectful. She did not come in to check up on us when we were missing a couple items (mind you, the restaurant was not even filled, so we did not understand why she was not stopping by) and she even brought an extra drink to our table then realized it was for another party (but charged it on our bill). While we were here for a celebration, the server honestly ruined the mood. When we received the bill, we asked her to remove the extra margarita that she charged on our bill. She did not come by to clear our table at all, so we had proof of all of the drinks we had on our table and counted each of them that reflected on the bill. She was making a big deal out of it and seemed to not want to remove it. We asked if there was a manager to speak to, and she said no. We had to talk to three other servers who worked there, so they could understand where we were coming from. She was making it seem like we did not want to tip, which we definitely would because we're a big party and that's just common courtesy, but she was pressing on that issue when it was clearly us wanting to remove the margarita from the bill. Finally, the last guy who came to speak to us stated that, "Well, we have to redo the entire bill again just to remove it." Like? So they made a huge deal out of removing a margarita because they were too lazy to do it again... We literally explained to him that they were all giving us a hard time because they decided that they did not want to redo the bill? That's insane. Eventually, he said he will do it, but it was ridiculous that they went through lengths for us to just get one margarita off the bill... Clearly, I will not be returning along with everyone else who attended the dinner. The chicken enchiladas were good but not enough for me to return to an overly priced restaurant with horrible service where you feel neglected, the servers are rude, and drinks are not the best. There are better Mexican restaurants out here, avoid this place. Seriously.

    Supreme Carne Asada

    Yummy best Mexican food everything is delicious have to try the guava and cucumber margarita

    Great food
    Yamilex P.

    Great food ordered the poke nachos, compadres roll and crunch roll ! Must try if in Ontario area!

    Desert flight

    Drinks are amazing and affordable. Trying desert this time around and not disappointed. Friendly waitress and attentive. Great music and vibes!!

    Old fashioned
    Stevin F.

    This is a hidden gem, I've only come during lunch and it hasn't been that busy. The server says it gets busy on the weekends and later in the day. So far I've tried the chilaquiles burrito and a carne asada burrito wet. My wife has gotten the taco trio. Both my burrito's were bursting with flavor and their hot sauces and amazing. Super nice seating and great music playing. Servers have been super helpful and attentive. Can't wait till my next visit.

    Huevos rancheros

    Went for Mother's Day brunch, delicious food and service. Made reservations and had no wait.

    Chicken Taquitos
    Marshay D.

    Been wanting to try this place forever and I finally tried it this past Monday on Labor Day with my friend and we had a very good time and everything was five stars all around. It's nice inside I love the decor. It's so vibrant and colorful and definitely a good vibe to have fun and a good happy hour joint for sure on Mondays. They have good margaritas specials for six dollars and they have a happy hour from 3 to 6 PM Monday through Thursday I believe. The service is very exceptional and they check on you the whole entire time and ask if you need anything and if you're OK. We started off with the guacamole and chips which was a five out of five and very delicious. Front the happy hour menu I got the four tacos chicken that was very good and moist, and the chicken taquitos which was bomb. For my drink order, I got the lemon drop, sangria, and I tried a mango margarita that I didn't finish only because it was a little bit too sweet but overall, it was very good. All drinks were five out of five. I wanted to try a few drinks so I can just know since it was my first time. I will come back here and I will come to enjoy happy hour again and the regular menu because it has so much to choose from, and I like because they also have rolls, which they look very good that I would try next time.

    Great menu

    The whole experience was phenomenal happy convo de mayo this place was 15/10 is definitely come make this a regular spot to enjoy

    Margaritas GUACAMOLE & CHIPS

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    Jose Ramirezzzzzz is the man!!!! Loved him. Best service . Food was great drinks were on point and ambiance was it!!!

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    The service, food, and drinks were great and Daniel was our server for the night and he was really polite and attended.

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    13 days ago

    The Food has really good flavor and friendly service. My husband and I loved the vibe.

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    Great atmosphere, very attentive. Our server made sure we had everything we needed ! We will come back !

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    18 days ago

    Amazing food!!! Great service and atmosphere. I will definitely be going back and trying their delicious menu here.

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    Love the service , very attentive server. And the food is always so good. Will definitely come back

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    Amazing time! Super fast wait times and good vibes. The margaritas flights are amazing

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    Good food, good environment, and good drinks. Elena was great! Will be back. M

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    We went and the food wasn't good, it was very bland. And my dad ended up getting food poisoning from eating there

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    What kind of music?

    They play a little bit of everything. Mexican, Disco, Funk... They actually have a DJ on certain days.

    Do you still have the Saturday brunch where you can add the bottomless mimosa ? Or any option to add…

    do you recommend making a reservation for Sunday Brunch??

    How much is bottomless mimosas?

    $25

    Is rhere outside patio dining and dog friendly?

    Didn't see any outdoor dinning area and I don't believe they are dog friendly either.

    I heard about the chilaquile molcajete but I didn't see it on the menu does anybody know if they have them?

    Yes, we have it on our brunch menu fri-Sunday

    What time is happy hour?

    Mon-thur 11-3pm 7pm-close

    Brunch menu on Saturdays?

    yes, we serving brunch from 9 am to 2 pm very welcome

    Do you do bottomless mimosas Saturday and Sunday?

    Yes, Fri-Sunday

    I have a reservation in a couple of weeks for a group of 6. I am hosting a surprise birthday dinner for my husband. Is it possible for my group to bring presents and/or outside cake?

    Hellz to the yeah!!!

    Do you guys have happy hour & what time?

    Yes! Our happy hours are Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm and 7pm-closed.

    Is there brunch on Saturdays?

    I am not sure, but they have a very friendly staff that would most likely love to tell you the answer. Hope that helps 😁

    You guys take Apple Pay?

    Yes!

    What are the brunch hours?

    It should be from 12 to 2 I apologize for the late response

    Do you still have bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch?

    Yes until 2pm

    Happy hour on Friday nights?

    nope. they changed it to only mondays now

    What letter is this restaurant rated?

    Do we need reservations or is it also easy to get table with walk ins?

    We did not have a reservation, and it was easy to get a table.

    What's the most amount of people that can be seated in a group?

    Our group was ten and we were at one of the larger tables. Not sure if they connect other smaller tables to accommodate even bigger groups.

    What time is happy hour?

    Mon-Thu 11-3 & 8-close Fri 11-3 & 10-close Sat 10-close

    Live music today / Fridays?

    Yes loud music but great vibe.

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    Casa Diaz Sabor a México

    Casa Diaz Sabor a México

    4.0(937 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I walked in and there was instantly a lot of energy. Good music was playing but not too loud where…read morewe couldn't talk. I'm a bigger dude so the booth was a little small for me. We got sat immediately, I went to the bar and checked w the bartender and she was equipped to make my new drink, the "New York Sour!" I ordered the wings, the carne en su jugo for my food. The wings were like chili lime flavored, it wasn't bad but not for me. The chicken wings were cooked really well, it would be dope if they did like mole wings or maybe like a pepita lime dry rub, the wings were there, I just wish they had more flavor options. The carne en su jugo was very good, I love frijoles, I'm a frijolero for real and it hit all the right spots for me. I rolled my corn tortillas up and I felt like I was home again. THE WAITRESS THAT ATTENDED TO US WAS THE BEST WAITRESS I'VE HAD IN THE WHOLE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. I can't recall her name but she was just the best with service and recommendations. She had to step away for a few minutes and she handed us off to another waiter, but the crazy part??? She came back! She saw our meal out to the end and handled her business. When it was time to pay the bill she had everyone separated by seat numbers, so that process was really stress free. Exceptional service 100/10. I also really like the photographer in the restaurant deal. I usually have only seen that in the club but it works well at the restaurant too. My only wish is that they offered a digital sale of the photos. We took some cool photos with our work group but we HAD to buy the physical copy and because we fly, it's hard to store those kinds of things. Amazing job! Visit here if you're thinking about it.

    Came here with a large group of coworkers. The food is good, but the whole experience made me raise…read moresome eyebrows. First, there is a photographer who insisted taking pictures of us, two at a time, with poses she insisted we do. When we tell her no, she continues to push for us to do it. Then she develops the pictures and put them in picture frames in front of us asking us to buy them. I really don't appreciate being sold extra "services" at a restaurant. I came to have a meal with coworkers, not to be sold extra stuff so the restaurant can make some more money. And when we ordered extra food to-go separately (we had separate checks), the waiter put all our food in one bag and didn't tell us. These were two identical burritos, but they put one in a plastic to-go box, and the other only wrapped with paper. When we told them these were for separate orders, the waitress brought over a paper bag for me to separate out my burrito. It just doesn't make sense why two identical orders should be done differently.

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    Tacos El Juanito

    Tacos El Juanito

    4.2(340 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I have a personal rule.If I walk into a taco spot and it's 94% white people, I know I've probably…read moremade a terrible mistake. As a white guy, that's my cue to slowly back toward the door like I just heard a smoke alarm. I'm Happy to report Tacos El Juanito passes the test. This place feels legit in the best way: A friendly staff, a little chaotic energy, open late, slight line that moves fast. The kind of place where you can grab one of the tables inside, inhale your food in the car like a raccoon, or take it home and pretend you made it.Options. The menu is simple. I went with the al pastor, and it was excellent. The pork had that perfect balance -- juicy with crispy edges, seasoned beautifully, and just enough sweet pineapple to make it sing. The salsa is actually hot. They packed that burrito with more meat than a gym bro's meal prep Sunday. I genuinely paused mid-bite out of respect. Price felt totally reasonable for the portion and quality. If you're cruising by on the freeway or in the neighborhood and want well seasoned, authentic tacos, this is absolutely worth the stop. No red flags, just red salsa. And I'll be back.

    Pros: Very good Al Pastor tacos and burrito. Generous meat…read morefillings 24/7 open at all times Condiments are replenished Clean restaurant Average and friendly service Cheaper if you pay in cash, than credit Cons: Limited parking in front & nearby Can get crowded, you have to wait for a table

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    La Popular

    La Popular

    4.1(1k reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    My favorite place in the village as a local. I love their taco Tuesday it's pretty amazing. My…read morefavorite is the rib eye tacos, and the desert and the aqua Frescas. The tequila options are great if you drink. It is a loud spot though so if you don't like that it's not for you. My favorite server/bartender is Alex and David. I haven't tried much of the other options and when I did I wasn't a fan of the other food and that's coming from a Latina. I do love their chips and salsa and they have great cocktail options. Most bartenders are nice but some are not. I come at least once a week.

    Have come a few times before, and as a vegetarian I do think the menu options have improved since…read moreopening. Not terribly inventive Mexican given what's out there in DTLA or even OC but kudos for attempts at menu expansion! I do think the guacamole is really good, the mezcal offerings are awesome, the decor is upscale and Happy Hour pricing is worthwhile. I find this restaurant very loud however. Because of that, I booked outside seating on OpenTable for Cinco de Mayo for drinks at 6:30 for 4 of us. We arrived at 6:25. We were notified that they were running behind, but still were not seated at 7... we were told there was no outdoor seatings coming up in the near future but they could honor our reservation shortly at an indoor table... but unfortunately it was club-decibel live music for the holiday so we went elsewhere. I do feel that managing holiday crowds and reservations is a reasonable expectation for a restaurant of this caliber/ price point. Recommend as a local option only but with a few caveats, not my top choice.

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    Libra Por Libra Mariscos - Camerones a la diabla.

    Libra Por Libra Mariscos

    3.8(193 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Just want everyone to be aware. I ordered a shrimp cocktail to go. The cost was $20 dollars and…read morethey only offer one size. That was a red flag but I was like screw it, it's a hot day and I'm craving a shrimp cocktail. The cup is huge but the problem is it had nothing but juice. One slice of Avocado and the shrimp was at the bottom of the cup! I have never seen anything like this. The food ratio did not match the volume of the juice per the size of the cup!! ‍‍‍ Horrible!! Soliton offer a smaller cup and lower your cost by 4 bucks!

    I've been here a few times, and the inconsistency has completely turned me off…read more The first time I ordered the carne asada fries, they were great, memorable enough to come back for. Since then, the fries have changed multiple times, and today they were honestly comparable to frozen fast-food fries (specifically Del Taco). When you're paying $15 for carne asada fries, the fries matter. On top of that, the dish had serrano peppers that weren't mentioned anywhere on the menu and were extremely spicy. I asked for a little extra sour cream to balance it out, only to find a surprise charge on my bill that I wasn't told about beforehand. When I asked, I was told the charge was listed on a small tabletop add-on sign in tiny print. Regardless, that's something that should be communicated when the request is made, not discovered on the receipt. Between the inconsistent food, undisclosed ingredients, and surprise charges, this experience wasn't worth the money. I won't be coming back

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