I give it an extra star because this is the best Mexican food in Atown. Try the carnitas torta it is excellent. You will not walk away from this place hungry. They have some fresh creative specials too. Breakfast lunch dinner this place does it all, just no table service. read more

El Compadre catered my sons Cal Poly graduation dinner. Everything was amazing and my guests raved about the food. I am from out of town and found this restaurant on yelp. It lived up to its reviews plus some!!! Mary was amazing to work with and made us feel special and cared for. read more

i love this place! they have authentic, tasty food with very good sized portions. The staff is always friendly and they act like they know me and are happy to see me. Their prices are decent and they have different specials throughout the year. this is my go-to place for Mexican food in A-town! read more

Love the fish tacos and Pepsi in a bottle!! Family favorite.

If you are traveling and want some good food. Stop here. It was fast, the girl was friendly and the food was delicious. My husband had the burrito vaquero and I had two chicken soft tacos. The chicken was well marinated and very tasty. They also have a salsa bar where you can choose from pico de gillo something much spicier. read more

Mediocre Mexican food. Not fantastic, but not bad. I've tried a few of their burritos and enchiladas. They are stingy on the carne asada. Maybe two bites of actual meat in the burrito. Most of all, I am a huge salsa person, and their salsa just isn't good at all. The hot is bitter and leaves a nasty after taste. But the pico de gallo is okay. You have to try pretty hard to screw pico up, right? read more

The best fish & shrimp tacos you will find ANYWHERE! Super-duper fresh & tasty! Friendly hard-working folks. Not a fancy looking place & that's fine because they put all the effort into their wonderful menu. The freshest seafood you will find! Awesome fresh salsa bar. Guacamole is pure, not all gel-like with additives. Carne asada is over the top yummy also. This is THE place for Mexican at it's freshest! read more

This is really my "go to" Mexican in Atown. Every thing here is good try the fish or Carnitas. You won't be disappointed.

After trying all the other Mexican restaurants in the area, finally we found a good one. Really good food, fresh salsa bar and very friendly staff. Highly recommended. read more

Love the food at El Compadre, Joel always makes sure that our food is cooked to perfection. We had El Compadre cater our company Holiday party at our Laboratory, and they did an amazing job! The food was so fresh and we would do it again. Thanks to all at El Compadre. read more

Love this place. Always friendly, great food, beers on tap. Tortas are great! Anything fish is really good here. Burritos are solid. The staff is always super cool. read more

It's okay Mexican food, the beans have little flavor and the restaurant is always very hot when you dine in. Not the first place I would recommend in Atascadero to get great Mexican food. read more

My family and friends are so glad we found an authentic Mexican restaurant. Clean place, Wonderful fast friendly service, The best fish (halibut) tacos, The best chicken tortilla soup, Great giant burritos (all kinds). Heck, I can't say enough. YUM!!! read more

Love it here. You get a lot of food for the price. Very well seasoned fresh mexican food. Also they have a salsa bar with a pretty good selection. The el burro vaquero is the best item on the menu. A massive wet steak burrito for $7.50. read more

Best fist taco's ever!! You won't be disappointed. All their food is very good, ample serving sizes. Friendly environment. Family owned business. read more

I love this place. One of the only places that I really like to eat at in Atascadero and in my view, one of the best Mexican restaurant in SLO county. The food is always fresh and the service is excellent, even when they're busy. I also would recommend the salsa bar and in particular, the pico de gallo and salsa verde. Like any restaurant, some dishes are better than others, although tastes differ. My personal favorites are the tortas, tostadas, and burritos (carnitas, pastor (when they have it), and asada). In any event, if you haven't been there, it's certainly worth trying! read more

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The beer was cold. The salsa bar was okay, there was variety, but not one stood above the rest. I will give this place a second try in the future and update my review. read more

Tried there burritos mostly bland I wish they were great I had high hopes for this place there tacos were alright this a place were you can give them a second chance read more

They have the best shrimp tacos I have ever tasted. I love their salsa bar and they have great prompt service especially if you are getting your order to go. read more

Solid Mexican food, family owned and very good in our Atascadero wasteland of mediocre Mexican restaurants! Carnitas, delightful, fresh local halibut tacos, sublime, sopes, a bit doughy but tasty chicken, Chile Colorado, very tender, shrimp tacos, don't taste like frozen shrimp! Yes, in a strip mall but very fresh, good salsa bar, great PV ratio. Order the black beans if you think the refried are bland. Happy to have El Compadre in town! read more

Great Mexican food in Atascadero! Our family loves to eat here. Great food, friendly staff and awesome salsa bar. Even the hamburger is wonderful. Thank you for you amazing food. read more

Just had Luis and his family come and cater our big party (120) and they rocked it. Super easy to deal with, exactly as ordered and the food was incredible. I love me some carnitas and they managed to make carnitas for 120 that were as good as I've ever had. Churros hot and fresh for that many too. Thanks so much guys! read more

El Compadres has gone from being my go to Mexican food joint to being my all time favorite. Originally when I started going here I loved everything on the menu. Especially their San Dieguito Burritto. ITS HUGE!!!!! And then recently they have started offering free chips and salsa if you eat there and its just become that much better. Best Mexican food in North County! read more

Literally the best California burrito I have ever had! They have a salsa bar with different sides available and the service never disappoints. Always leave feeling full and happy! read more

Wonderful and super fresh food! They have all the usual items you are expecting, plus they always have at least one fish based entree and they also make the absolute best spinach enchiladas with fresh pasilla chile sauce. Best mexican food in town for me! read more

Awesome food!! I get the shredded chicken chida which is a huge burrito/enchilada, best combo.

First visit to this restaurant. Surprised they have a small salsa bar set up in the dining section. I ordered the Shrimp Fajita, my daughter ordered two shrimp taco's. The meals were generous size and tasty. I suspect we will be returning. read more

Super tasty tacos and great, fresh salsa bar! Was really happy with my meal and service was friendly. Will definitely be back!

LOVE their food. My son is addicted to their tortas. I love everything I've ever eaten there! Everything is fresh. The staff is so friendly-really nice environment. Best Mexican food around! read more

Their tortas are toasted nicely with a layer of red sauce on the outside of the bread making it slightly toasted and yummy. Dessert was very good as well. Staff was attentive and warmly interacted with guests. read more

This was pretty run of the mill Mexican food. I had an order to go (two chicken tacos and the nachos) and my husband had a carne asada taco and nachos. It was pretty bland. Salsa - lots of it, but the hotter salsa just tasted off. The salsa verde was pretty yummy. I hear the tortas are good, so if we ever go back, I'll probably try that. Everyone was very nice, they had a table in front of the cashier for to-go orders to sit. But, it was just too americanized for my liking. read more

Best burritos in San Luis Obispo County. Best pico de gallo too! Staff is super friendly and food tastes really fresh.

The food here at el compadre is top notch. The chicken is always cooked very well, and the produce seems fresh. Above all everything tastes great, don't be afraid to splurge on a special! read more

Well the food is good but the restaurant its so dirty just like a town deli lets clean a Little!!!

If you are looking for mexican food this is where you want to go, el compadre is by far the best in town. They have excellent food, good prices, a fun atmosphere, and great service. My favorite thing to get there is the torta and it is the best torta i have ever had! read more

El Compadre is by far the best Mexican restaurant we know. Whether it is fish tacos, chili colorado burrito, or just chips and salsa, they are the best! Great service, too! read more

BEST Mexican Food in town!! The owners are amazing, the staff is as friendly and personable as it gets! The food is absolutely amazing and the prices are just right. My co-workers and I go at least once a week and they know who we all are. The only place I will go for Mexican food; it's authentic and NOT cooked with Lard/Manteca!! read more

Perfect accident looking for Taco Bell. Great fish tacos and comadre burrito.My youngest sun said it was the best Mexican food he ever had! Great options for fish eaters and vegetarians. read more

We've been on a hunt for a great mexican food place after moving here from LA and this is definitely it. The carne asade is sooo good. Great quality food. read more

Carnitas tortas are the best here. Would also recomend the chile relleno and taquitos, some of my favorites. Great customer service.