I'm the absolute worst customer! Being a former server all I ever see is the bad, but I had the most enjoyable dinner last night. First time here... the food (enchiladas) was amazing, prices were fair (about $50 for two of us for dinner and drinks...margaritas.... YUM! But the best part a server that was right on top of everything. Pleasant and that sense of urgency you don't seem to see much in servers any more. Thank you Carmen! We will be back...OFTEN! read more

Very bland food, that is drenched in canned sauce. The salsa had WAY to much cilantro in it, but I guess you get what you pay for!

The worst mexican I ever had...chilli rellento was horrible tastes like from a can. I agree with Jared F.

I have never had a bad meal here. The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. The environment is also very welcoming. The food, I feel, is authentic. It is always fresh and the presentation is always authentic. I usually get the enchilada dinner which has 6 enchiladas: 2 beef, 2 cheese, and 2 chicken. They cover the enchiladas are covered in sauce to look like the Mexican flag. They use red sauce on one side, white cheese sauce in the middle, and green verde sauce on the other to look like the flag. My dad always gets the ceviche and says it's the best he's ever had. They also have drink specials Monday through Saturday. They also have Taco Tuesday! Definitely check this place out if you want authentic Mexican food. read more

I am not gonna lie their food is delicious but their service was horrible we were told that we would get our food by six thirty but it came at eight this was very frustrating and also they still had our order wrong even at eight we recommend for the food but not for the service read more

My favorite Mexican place to eat for sure! Great food and awesome margaritas. Would love to see a patio here though.

Not only is the food fabulous but they are speedy! It is easy to get in and out of here even for lunch on a work day. Chips/salsa terrific and one of the best margaritas in town. In addition, I am used to Mexican food from CA where a lot is authentic so take this into account on this review and others. read more

This is a really good Mexican restaurant in the Painesville area. It doesn't look like much from the outside but has great service, great food, and they are quick with your food. I would recommend this spot to anyone that is in the area. read more

Good Mexican with great Margaritas. A decent selection of Mexican beers, and a really friendly wait staff. I have been here many times and have not been disappointed. read more

This used to be our family's favorite Mexican restaurant but it's gone way downhill. We went for dinner tonight and the chips were stale and my food arrive cold-stone cold-my enchilada fell open and there was a pile of unmelted shredded cheese on a tortilla. It took several attempts to get a waitress to come over and take the plate to be microwaved. They aren't using the nice melty Mexican cheese anymore. Not sure what the cheaper substitute was but we won't be back. read more

I've been going to Compadres ever since it opened. I'm not sure what is going on but the food quality and quantity is dropping. Service can't be beat as the waiters and waitresses are fantastic. read more

There is simply nothing bad you can say about Compadres. They always put out coupons galore so you never pay full price. You can always get seated without a wait, even though the restaurant is usually busy. The service is great and margaritas are even better. Thumbs up! read more

I got tempted the other day and went to this place as is next my Karate place. Service is quick and friendly. We were seated right under the television which was on with low-volume but it felt like it as if we were sitting under a loudspeaker. Food was warm. As soon as we were done eating, it made us feel heavy and sleepy. This is not a good sign. I believe if food is too heavy greasy or not fresh I would feel this way. I ate only third of the typical vegetarian enchiladas dish. So something to think about. read more

I've been here with my family a few times and we always have good service and good food. The chips and salsa are good, including the cheese dip. Most times it's not spicy which is good for most of my family. One of the things we like the most is the grilled chicken. Whether it's in a burrito or whatever, it's very tasty. Tacos are good too. We will be back again! read more

This is the BEST Mexican restaurant in lake county!!!! I had my son's wedding rehearsal dinner catered by them and everything was amazing and the price was great. Everyone loved the food. I recommend this place for catering or eating at their restaurant. LOVE, LOVE this place!!!!!!!! read more

I love Compadres! I always get take out and have never had a bad meal. I really enjoy their tacos and their cheese dip is the bomb! Mexican is my favorite so I'm kind of picky where I eat. I recommend it! read more

Best Mexican restaurant in NEO! The food and service is always great, but be advised we usually go at lunchtime when it is pretty slow. The only knock is that they don't have a Sunday liquor license, which sucks when u r eating there and want that much needed margarita! And they are very good margaritas. read more

Service was sufficient-- fairly quick but really impersonal. The food killed our experience. You can taste that the tomato base of the salsa is canned tomatoes. My friend got a standard combination plate while I tried the Camarones a la Diabla. Beans were okay but rice clearly had been sitting out all day. My friend's entree definitely had canned enchilada sauce, and my shrimp sauce was not at all spicy. Shrimp wasn't overcooked which was good. Ground beef in my friend's entree was overcooked and bland. Lastly, plate was very hot but food was lukewarm--- tell tale sign of a microwave. I absolutely won't be returning. Go to El Taco Macho or Don Tequila for your Mexican food in Mentor. The reviewer who mentioned that they spend time in California with authentic Mexican food and this compares well is flat out wrong. read more

Only ok. Nothing to write home about. I tasted one if my girlfriends tacos and it was tasteless greasy beef in a taco shell. Difficult to choke down. read more

Delicious salsa, guacamole and chips - everything tasted fresh. I had the enchiladas mexicanas - beef, chicken and cheese, each with a different sauce - perfect for when you want to try different favors. I loved it. Frozen margarita was good too. Service was quick, very friendly staff. I recommend when in the area! read more

So, my best friends recommended this place to my husband & I. First time we went, it was roughly around lunchtime on a weekend. We were sat quickly, chips & salsa are pretty good. Ordered our food less than 10 mins later our food was served to us! (Not sure about you, but I'm highly impressed)! Halfway through our meal, I ordered a small strawberry margarita, no joke by the time we walked out of there I told my husband I was light way buzzed. Now fast forward a handful of visits...the last time we were there(our Anniv. July 2014) it was dinner, pretty busy, got seated in the back, NO AC, and the place smelled like sweaty gym socks! read more

Okay, let me first tell you that I don't normally post reviews unless there's a really good reason too. This was my first time going to Compadres and will be my last too! The food is the only reason I'm even giving this review 2 stars or there would be no stars, honestly the food wasn't even as good as Taco Bell. The service was probably the worst I've ever had in my life, we waited 40 minutes for our food (really it's Mexican food), not one time did our waitress come over to even check on us, we had to get up and get our own to go boxes, the place wasn't even close to being busy so no excuse, I went to go find our waitress to get our bill and told her that we had to get our own boxes and we would like our check. Not even a single apology, while she was at the cash register with 5 other waitresses laughing and carrying on like their on freckon recess or something. I hope you enjoy your two dollar tip and be thankful you even got that. Will never go back!!! read more

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants, salsa is fantastic and the chorizo is just spicy enough. I go as much as possible.

Expect exceptional service & great authentic food every time you go dine. This place is a real find!! (5 Stars)

Go there on Tuesdays for Jumbo Margaritas! The food is pretty good, and the service is awesome. My girlfriend and I will continue coming back! read more

Seriously the worst Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Salsa was bland. My chili Rollenos were terrible - the pepper was hard not cooked enough. Service was poor. Husband felt the same way. Never again! read more

Went to Compadres on Sat. 2/23-we were told it was a 5-10 minute wait - we waited 1-1/2 hours. Food was good, but found a wire tie/bread tie in my food when I almost ate it thinking it was a stem from a pepper or something. The server said she would tell the manager. When she brought our bill, I asked her to send the manager over. I informed him that we weren't looking for a discount or a free meal, but were offended that he didn't just stop by our table to say "sorry about that". His response? "I was busy" and of course, no discount - he showed no concern at all. He won't be busy long with that attitude of disregard for his customers! read more

Service is always excellent. So are the chimichangas. Rice is a bit on the bland side for me (and I'm a rice lover) but they make up for it with hot chips and yummy salsa. Although I think the dinner menu is overpriced, I am amazed at how much food you get with their very inexpensive lunch specials. One fajita lunch lasts me at least 2 meals... and I eat like a pig :) read more

Very good food. Decent service. Affordable. The food comes fast and portions are large. Salsa is excellent. Rice and beans were a bit bland. Will return read more

It has always been on my "To stop and check it out" list. First impressions: Parking lot, very clean, storefront was vibrant, a newer development. We were greeted promptly, and shown to our seat. The facility was very clean and inviting. We were given a bountiful amount of hot fresh tortillas and salsa, which the waiter always kept full and/or asked if we wanted more. I ordered the Tortilla soup to start, as with most Mexican restaurants, a lot can be determined by how the establishment prepares this. It came out on a large platter, in the main bowl was the chicken, along with broth, in one side dish was hot (temperature) rice, and in another side bowl were the tortillas. I thought this was cool because I can determine how much of what I would like in it. I have never seen this done before, and I personally think it is a great idea! I got a combination platter with the taco, tamale, and enchilada, all of them beef. They were are prepared perfectly with presentation and taste. Along with those came the re fried beans and rice. The platter was just a perfect amount of food, not too much to the point where your sides were splitting when finishing it, and not too little to the point where you did not get your money's worth, it was perfect. My buddy also got a combination platter, and enjoyed it, he also got a pina colada margarita, which he said was great, along with fried ice cream. He did mention the fried ice cream was good, but nothing really out of this world. All in all we had a great meal from start to finish. The waiter was on the ball throughout the service. There was one downfall, which is not the end of the world, but I was soooo looking forward to it on an 80 degree day and after running almost 3 miles at the gym, that is (drum roll) they do not have beer!!!! They have margaritas and other frozen drinks, wine, and liquor, but no beer. I found it odd that they would serve the hard stuff, but no beer... Really in the mood for a Dos Equis Amber.... must be the type of liquor license they have, hopefully they will work on that. If you like Mexican, you will love Compadres in Painesville, Ohio. read more

This place is spot on each time. The whole family loves it. Usually hubby and I order the Chimi roll appetizers and split the moljacete. Food is consistently good each time, never had a bad meal there AND never had bad service. Food always comes out quick no matter how busy. No not 100 percent authentic but definitely not like Taco Bell as one reviewer claims. So much better. Also to clarify the reviewers claim that there is no queso in Mexico is absolutely false. Different regions have different dishes. Part of my family up here is from Mexico, and no they don't do queso. But I have been all over Mexico and I can tell you that deep in the heart of Mexico, copper canyon region yes queso exists! I know because I ordered it in error before lol. Just because you think you know one region of Mexico doesn't mean you know all of it!! And because you lived in Cali, been to "New Mexico" does not mean you qualify as an expert on Mexican food...it just makes ya look silly saying theres no queso in Mex. Long story short...excellent food, excellent service, excellent price. We regret whenever we choose another restraunt over this one. Usually that decision is made because they do not have a patio. Can I give 10 stars? read more

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Our food was ready in 10 minutes! A little pricey for what you actually get but it was very yummy!

I have eaten here about five times, usually on Sunday afternoons. This is definitely one of the top Mexican restaurants I have been to. Inside is decorated in the typical, bright southwestern colors of a Mexican restaurant. What sets this place above others is the friendly staff, fast service and comfortable atmosphere. Located in a strip mall in a quiet part of town, it's easy to overlook this gem of a place. Huge menu and variety. read more

Servers are rude! They stood waiting impatiently to take our drink order while we were getting the kids in high chairs and taking our coats off. They flipped over a high hair for the. Any carrier and it was disgusting. Why would I want the bottom of the chair upright next to my baby and the table?! It was sticky and had hair in it. The service was constantly running. Ava and forth because they only let us say one thing before they left the table. read more

Living in Painesville we're lucky to have our choice of good Mexican restaurants. Our favorite is Compadres. Although I have to agree with other reviews that the margaritas aren't the best. But that's where the negatives end. Service good, selection good, food very good. We are always getting coupons in the mail too, which is nice. I usually get our order to go and it is always hot and ready when they say it will be. I usually get the molcajete which is basically every ingredient they have well seasoned in a volcanic bowl. Last night I got the Puerto Vallarta burrito which was like a miniature version of it. My wife got the Pollo con Espinaca, which she liked. We also got the queso and chips and they give you plenty of salsa too. We'll be back, for sure. If you read my previous review of Moe's, Compadres is everything Moe's isn't. But if you want to throw your money away and go to Moe's you obviously have so sense of decency or taste, jk. read more

Best Mexican food around. Always fast bringing the order out and delish! Staff are accommodating and friendly.

4 stars only because I haven't ordered anything else but their chicken fajita burrito. It's HUGE and topped with queso. I'm a fan. Also really good margaritas. Try their cucumber margarita if you haven't already. read more

Good food - try the quesadilla - reasonable check, perfect service and very comfortable atmosphere. Our two dinners here recently were very tasty and well served. read more

The food was great! Very good salsa recipe & the chicken taco salad was exceptional. The restaurant was very nice & clean, and we had excellent service. read more

Great place. The food is always good and reasonably priced. I take clients there all the time and they love it. My kids really love it!