Food was great service was wonderful and the employees very friendly. Strongly recommend going here for dinner.

Came here with a work group. Carne asada was overcooked and didn't have much citrus but the salt content was there. It wasn't overwhelming. Diablo shrimp was decent. Overall very meh food. Service was quick. The horchata was a little bit sour. I wouldn't bother to come back because the carne asada was eh. read more

El Compadre Restaurant - Carne asada with diablo shrimp, refried beans, rice and guac - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Oregon

Horrible service! The hostess / weitress had an attitude about the difference on the prices from the website and the menu. Than I asked about the " pay with cash and save" notice on the menu and she looked upset and basically brushed me off! Wow! So I went to a different Mexican restaurant! read more

Service was fine, prompt and friendly, but the food was kinda blah. Chips tasted like the oil went rancid and the burritos were just ok. My husband had the pork and he liked it, I had the bean and cheese and it was salty but not much other flavor. We sat in the bar area and it was fine. read more

I am pretty sure I've never been to this location. I am a relatively frequent visitor of the Long Beach, WA and Castle Rock, WA locations. This location will be compared, unfortunately. Let's start with the cons, because unfortunately there are some. The service was not bad, but very laidback in a bad way. Every employee seemed to be on break for our entire visit. There weren't any other customers I could see, so they should've been a bit more attentive. Their food is not bad, but it isn't quite to the standards set by the other two locations. I can't really break it down much more from there. Although I will say, I don't think this location is making their own salsa, like the other two locations. (I'll stop myself there.) It's got a reasonably good atmosphere. Very chill, but slightly rundown. They don't have it quite perfected like the other two locations. What more can I say? I didn't think the food or service were bad, I just felt they were lackluster in comparison to the other two far superior locations. But nice people, and an empty restaurant on a busy day, helped the experience tremendously. I would easily return. read more

Good food and great service. I order and it is ready and hot when i get there to pick up the food.

This is a cute little restaurant. The waitress was very nice as well as all the wait staff. She came by our table several times to make sure everything was good. The food was good and at a decent price. Not the best I have ever had but would definitely come back. The only thing I would change is the salsa and chips to make it a 5 star. The salsa was thin and didn't have the authentic Mexican flavor. Chips could have been warm and maybe salted, but all in all very good. I would recommend. read more

*Special Review * Today a friend and I had lunch at El Compadre in Warrington OR. While the food is always excellent I had another reason to give a shout out to the wonderful staff. My friend has many medical issues and she got dizzy, lost her balance and fell in the bathroom. She was behind a locked door. I asked a staff member for help and he got the manager (owner?). They quickly got the door open and helped me lift my friend up. She had a slight cut on her arm and they provided bandages and comfort. She was deeply embarrassed but they treated her with such care and concern that she wanted them to know how truly grateful she was. So Thank you and we will be back for those outstanding margaritas! read more

Unfortunately after my last several visits to the Warrenton El Compadre I need to update my review. Lately the service has been very slow and very poor. Most recently my family ordered a large batch of salsa to go and it was frankly disgusting. The salsa was given in a used Sweet and Sour container and tastes like the container wasn't even slightly cleaned out. It's unfortunate but after years and years of coming I'm not coming back. read more

I don't usually say anything about the service in a resturant but this was ridiculous. The food here is always good. My wife and I went to dinner and there was only a couple and a daughter in the dining area. The waitress, a Hispanic lady with bleached hair dropped off our menus. The bus person brought our waters and silverware. We waited on the waitress to order for some time. When she came we ordered and the other couple left. After getting our food from the bus person, that was the last we saw of the waitress. Finishing our meal and waiting for a period of time, my wife went to wait in the car. I waited for the bill and almost dozed off. Still the only person there. I finally got up and found a guy to get me a bill so I could pay and leave. read more

We stop for dinner tonight because we wanted to try a somewhere we hadn't been. First impression was a nice place but we wanted about 5 minutes and didn't see anyone but two customers. My husband headed to the bathroom while waiting and seen the cook so asked if we were to seat ourselves or what. I guess the waitress heard and yelled she was in the bathroom. We continued to wait but when she came out to seat us she slam the menus on the table and it a snarky voice let us know we had no right to be upset and we said it was fine but she continued to say obviously it was. I'm not sure what her problem was but we never said anything to her. After her breakdown we left I will not be treated like that. We will never be back. read more

Three and 1/2 stars??? And yet an overall 5 star rating? Don't get it. My only place for Mexican food is EC. A terrific selection, delicious ,whatever I order, great value and lastly, excellent service. I have been eating here for years. Never had a bad meal. My rating reflects those of others. Worts of all it was way down on the list. Move it up. Let people know where they can get a great, reasonable priced meal in a friendly environment. read more

Food was okay. Had ground beef burritos. Ground beef had no flavor. You get 1 refill of soda which is not mentioned anywhere. And they make sure to fill your glass with ice. First and probably last time. Service was subpar seeing we were the only ones there. read more

Had early dinner last night. I live in Seaside but had never been here before. It's really nice inside. Everyone was friendly and service was quick and excellent! I had the Chimichanga and my friend had the Enchiladas. Both were excellent. The Margaritas were the best I've had in this area. I highly recommend this place read more

I like eating here in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The servers are always friendly. Traditional Mexican-American menu. They have good drinks too. read more

Second time here and it's fantastic definitely will be back soon !!! Don't let the outside fool you eat here! read more

El Compadre Restaurant - Good food ! - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Oregon

We were greeted by a friendly guy who was also our waiter. Fresh, warm chips and salsa were served and refilled. Yum! I had the super burrito and my husband had Texas style tostado. Both were delicious and we have eaten lots and lots of Mexican food! The restaurant is very authentically decorated and cheerful! Service was excellent! I highly recommend! read more

Great! Food definitely worth that stop. If you like Mexican food this place is a must stop while here.

Friendly service, excellent food!! Warm chips with salsa, homemade corn tortillas, just to name a few! Will definitely be back! read more

El Compadre Restaurant - Carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Oregon

Good Tex-Mex. better than others in the Astoria area. They do a nice job and the service is friendly and quick.

Visiting from Utah! Service was great and very personal. The tables and decor were vibrant and happy feeling. It was my sons birthday and they brought him deep fried ice cream and sang happy birthday. I would highly recommend making this a stop if you want great food and good service. read more

El Compadre Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Oregon

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From Tillamook, Manzanita and Clatsop county; This is the best Mexican food! We have recently been to several different Mexican restaurants for birthdays and other events all in the same month. My mother and I looked at each other while eating this delicious food and both said this place was the best out of all the others. They also have great staff, great food experience with getting all the food right, and good portions. Thank you, Satisfied customer, Nikki Latter read more

We've given this restaurant three tries now. That's enough. The food is not authentic or even good ole American Mexican. It's usually dry. Of nondescript flavor. This time I tried the taquitos. See above for review of them. The thing they have going is location. Good food would make it a five star place. read more

We had a great lunch the guac and salsa was perfect for getting started. We shared the combo fajita and it was all cooked perfectly with great flavor. Service was excellent read more

My son's favorite! He loves the chicken strip, go figure for a Mexican restraunt, but momma loves the Enchiladas and Margherita

Two years later my new company took me to lunch here (otherwise I wouldn't have given them a second chance). The food and experience was WAY BETTER. A complete turn around, I would now recommend this place:) read more

El Compadre Restaurant - Dirty tables unattended for the almost two hours we sat - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Oregon

I eat the cheese and onion burrito with no rice or beans and I love the taste I enjoy the fajitas especially its meal with meat and vegetables read more

The food is inconsistent. I had nachos and my husband had camarones a la diabla and both were excellent. 2nd time same order. The camarones were different this time but still good and my nachos were a plate of soggy chips weighted by massive cheese and the ground beef didn't have that laurel flavor I was in love with the time before... I could hardly eat it. 3rd time, camarones were different again...still good but different. Maybe it depends on who's cooking??? I would give more stars but the guy running game the place was a complete ass and that seems to be the only thing consistent. read more

Love the food here!! There are many choices and options to customize dishes, and the portions are generous. Servers are always friendly with us and patient, even when it's really busy. Take-away or dine-in, whichever you are comfortable with during these times. read more

El Compadre Restaurant - Shrimp Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Oregon

Consistently great food and friendly service. This is a family restaurant with the best Mexican food in the area hands down. I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended (and try one of their awesome margaritas!). read more

The outside appearance is somewhat deceiving. Inside, we found a pleasant, clean and colorful restaurant. The food was fast and good quality. read more

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My husband and I were craving Mexican food and decided to ignore all the bad reviews for this place and give it a try. Omg so glad we did! The waitress was attentive and super friendly. The food was absolutely delicious and fast. We just moved here and this is definitely going to be our go to! read more

El Compadre Restaurant - One chicken enchilada, one chicken taco, rice and beans! - Mexican Near Me - Warrenton, Oregon

Pretty good overall. Good fast service. Only took away one star because it was a little pricey for lunch and I prefer burritos with all the ingredients inside the tortilla. They serve it wet with rice & beans on the plate instead of inside with the meat. To me that is the whole point of a burrito. read more

Didn't love this place on my first visit on a recent Friday evening, but glad there is a Mexican restaurant in town. The guy working here was nice and attentive and generous with the refills. Chips and salsa are free, but the chips tasted a tad stale and the salsa saucy (i.e. not chunky) and served in small bowls that made it difficult for dipping. My chicken fajitas were served on a sizzling hot plate and heavy on overcooked veggies (but yay for mushrooms!). Refried beans were okay, rice on the greasy side and the flour tortillas reminded me out of cheap generic ones from the grocery store. Price wise, dinners were a few dollars more than I'm used to paying at Mexican restaurants. I sat at a booth a few away from the entrance and was cold most of the night. I like how they have options for hot sauce...besides the basic Tapatio, they offer a green sauce (tomatillo?) that comes in a small bowl. read more

For the last 15 years, every time our family visits Astoria we make sure to eat here. The customer service is always warm, friendly, and attentive. The food (while not very authentic) is delicious. We recommend the steak frajitas and any enchilada. There is a menu item for the smallest eaters to those that want their plate covered with food. The free chips are warm and lite. I wish I could take a gallon of salsa home with me. I appreciate that this restaurant follows covid-19 protocols. read more

definitely NOT authentic Mexican food I was easily able to tell that the chicken and beans were store brought read more

On a little road trip and pulled in for lunch. Tortilla Soup was fantastic. Wonderful flavors in every bite.Hubby had a chicken enchilada and beef tamale. He said it was the best tamale he'd had in years. And even the rice was good. read more

One star for the drinks and poker machines. The food was cold nothing at all you would expect out of a restaurant. Better at any taco truck. Dirty place nats flying in the tale needs a make over read more

Despite poor reviews on Yelp contrary to Google, we tried this place and were very pleased! Had a group of 8 and had great service. Everyone liked their food which came pretty quickly for having a large group. Would recommend! read more

Just had the best Aroz con pollo ever! Delicious. Restaurant was clean and festive. Pleasant staff. Loved it.