Specialties
For sixteen years our list of signature plates continues to grow. We create all of our recipes in-house, they are original, often asked for and more than often unsuccessfully re-attempted by others! Grilled fish tacos~local halibut prepared with garlic, cajun, or spicy style, cabbage, mango salsa. Baja style halibut tacos with our chipotle cream sauce and Mexican coleslaw are a new favorite. We have perfected our dish of Crab Enchiladas in tomatillo cream sauce you won't find anywhere else. Salads~ the Fiesta has chicken breast marinated in herbs; grilled and placed on a bed of fresh romaine, black beans, avocado, tomatoes and cucumber with a side of our flavorful tostada chips and amazing Citrus Basil dressing. Mexican Chopped Salad has fresh corn, black beans, queso fresco, and tortilla strips perfectly tossed in our Avocado Vinaigrette dressing. Looking for a great burger? Ours are excellent, fresh prepared with choices of cheese, ortega chile, bacon, and avocado accompanied with Steak Fries. Everybody loves our Torta~ customers describe this as a "perfect combination" and "mouthwatering", and specialty burritos~ Compadre, California, San Dieguito, and Ranchero~ are ordered over and over again. Taco Bar Catering Specialty as well~ we are well experienced in this area for any occasion!
History
Established in 2006.
Huge local following for 14 years keeps our family business running! We are so proud to offer you fresh prepared high-quality ingredients which go into each plate. Questions? Ask our knowledgeable wait staff. Please understand, we do our best to fix things for you on-site when we can. If you have a suggestion, let us know in person; it will be considered and appreciated.
Meet the Business Owner: Luis P.
Wouldn't you rather eat at an established local family owned business? Luis would like to welcome you to El Compadre just as he has been welcomed into California from Aguascalientes, Mexico. After working the restaurant industry for 22 years, opportunity knocked and we purchased "Papi's" from our Compadres. The new name, El Compadre, was a natural fit. Fast forward fourteen years and our local following is a huge testament to Luis' dedication to all aspects of the business. Come in and meet Luis, your review is always welcome on yelp of course but telling him yourself is sincerely appreciated! Gracias, Amigos!