super good food and good portions! we loved the enchiladas and nice customer service

The atmosphere was very relaxing and the waitstaff were very kind and attentive. However, the food was just ok. Chips were stale and in very small portions compared to your typical setup. Salsa was flavorful but unfortunately not at all spicy. The burrito was skinny more like a churro, and not very filling. This wouldn't be a complaint if the menu prices were not so outrageous. Finally, the margaritas were bland (yet the chile powder was a nice touch!) and simply not worth $8/ea. read more

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I have to echo Leila G from a few months ago; this place used to be terrific, but we went tonight and it was just awful. So sad to see this. Inattentive service, stale tortilla chips, and an employee sitting behind us folding napkins and watching videos on her phone with the speaker on. SO annoying! In fairness, the refried beans were good, and my wife's steak fajita meat was tasty and tender, but it wasn't sliced, just one chunk of meat! Cheese enchiladas had no flavor, chicken fajita nachos had almost zero chicken on them and were served cold. Even the sopapillas tasted odd. Won't be back. read more

We had a good experience. Service was extremely friendly and fast. The restaurant is fairly small, but it's very clean and well organized with fresh flowers on every table, a nice touch. Food was good overall. Chips were a little bland, but the salsa and queso were good. The rice and beans were not the best, rice slightly overcooked and beans slightly under seasoned. But the entrees were delicious! The tampiqueño was super tender and perfectly cooked with a nice assortment of rich vegetables on top. The quesabirria was different than what we have had in other restaurants, but was filled with delicious marinated meat and heavy helpings of cheese. We finished the meal with two very affordable sopapillas which were light, fluffy, and buttery. The food is good, but again, the people running the place are amazing and make all the difference. read more

Not bad, very quick and adequate service. I had the beef fajita quesadilla plate, I will say it says you get two but it's really just two 8 tortillas folded and cut in half so it's really just one. The atmosphere was professional and clean. I also had a tostada which wasn't the best and a slightly burned chorro, don't recommend the desserts. read more

Los Compadres Cafe - The quesadilla plate - Mexican Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Food was flavorless. We had the beef enchilada dinner, the 4 taco plate, and the Plato dinner. The taco and enchilada beef was undercooked and lacked flavor. We wanted so badly to enjoy some good Mexican food. I'm sad to say that we were very disappointed. read more

Excellent cheese enchiladas, which I love! Everything I've tried there has been great. Small family ambiance, like you were visiting a friend's Mexican grandmother. Try it!!! read more

So disappointed, we used to be regulars. Today is our last day and I recommend others be wary of visiting, or if nothing else save yourself and don't order to go. What we got was food from an establishment that absolutely does not care. On top of this, the phone number is inactive. Please save yourselves and think twice. read more

Los Compadres has always been a favorite in our family. However, the restaurant is under new management and it is now quite terrible. They do not know their menu and even had to ask me how to make the item I was ordering off of their own menu. The food is bland across the board and tastes worst than a frozen Mexican dinner. Where the food is not bland, it tastes rotten. Took two bites and couldn't force myself to stomach anymore than that. Regulars beware. read more

This restaurant was 100% worth it! We were passing through the area of Oklahoma City and were in search of an authentic Mexican food restaurant. We generally look through yelp first for reviews and suggestions and it was very helpful as there were so many options. This restaurant in particular had good reviews and looked like it would suit our group. These "hole in the wall" like restaurants are what make eating food so enjoyable and fun! Definitely recommend to all but families in particular who will adventure past the American basic foods. read more

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This place used to be very good...in every way. But not anymore. It is by far the worst place that I have ever tried to eat at. The chips were so burned that you could not eat them. They even had large chunks of black burned "stuff" in them that I couldn't even figure out what it was. They didn't have any cheese sauce, didn't give us any tortillas (not that we would have even wanted them at this point), and the salsa was just very hot tasteless red water. The food was almost as inedible. Rice stuck together in clumps, beans not fully cooked and hard, and the chicken in the enchilada tasted very off. Apparently they don't have cups with lids for kids because they brought my two very young kiddos giant cups of water filled to the brim, but with straws for kids cups that fell all the way inside the cups. So sad how far this former little hidden gem has fallen. It's bad. So bad! I literally could not eat it. I don't write negative reviews because literally everyone has an off night. But this was so much worse than an off night. People literally need to be warned. read more

Not to bad for a little cantina atmosphere is pretty good The aroma in the house is comfortable first time here ordered the flautas but I plan on ordering the Chilaquiles and also chorizo Con Huevos on another day which are my favorite foods ...Can't wait to try those next. Well worth your time and money. The service is on point!! read more

Los Compadres Cafe - flautas and fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Food and service were both extremely poor. My group of 4 all ordered something different and the only thing that was decent was the chimichanga. read more

Awesome food and service!!!! Authentic Mexican food in Norman Ok! I will definitely be back. read more

Los Compadres Cafe - Great authentic Mexican food!!!! Christmas guiso and special sauce with the chips. - Mexican Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

This restaurant is our family's go to spot. The food is always amazing and they are so friendly. We tend to stick with the same order every time we go but every now and then we branch out and try something new and it's always so good. This is a gem of a place! Also, we had them cater a graduation party for us last night. The food was so good!! Everyone got a huge plate of delicious food and sat and visited. It was perfect! I HIGHLY recommend them for any catering! We will for sure be using them again. Check them out! read more

The food was so delicious and REAL. It was a mix of Tex-mex and Mexican. The people were so friendly and helpful. The seating could've been better but the inside was charming. Overall great pick! read more

Los Compadres Cafe - Sopapillas - Mexican Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

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This is my go to spot. Food is great, staff is friendly and attentive. Always quick to suggest something new to try as well. Location is convenient too. Can't recommend it enough! read more

We had a party of 20 for Mother's Day & I really can't stress enough how well it went. First, the original reservation was made & then, we called only a couple of days ahead to see if it would be possible to add *7* more and were graciously accommodated. Everything was set up when we arrived & we were greeted warmly despite it being 1pm on the busiest restaurant day of the year. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu & very personable. He chatted & joked with everyone from my preschool aged nieces to my octogenarian grandparents & was able to answer questions about the food easily. The food was excellent & despite the large group, everything arrived promptly & at the same time (especially appreciated with little ones!). Most impressively, despite some picky eaters in the group, not one person's order was incorrect & everyone really liked their food. I also ordered a couple of meals to-go that were packaged nicely & included chips, salsa & queso. Refills, extra sauces, takeout boxes, etc. were all provided promptly as well. I was certainly impressed & expect this to become a go-to place for our family. read more

The food is good, their margaritas are to die for, great prices, and they are always so kind. What more could you want? Some of my favorites are their chicken tortilla soup (it's more like real caldo and wonderful), shrimp cocktail and sour cream enchiladas. Anything Adam (one of their awesome waiters) recommends is delicious. read more

Los Compadres Cafe - Shrimp cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

The food is delicious every time ! Service is Great!! Everything is looks clean in the restaurant read more

Was hoping the good reviews were true, but some of the worst Mexican food I've had. Everything was just meh....no seasoning on anything. Requested veggie fajitas (not on menu) and got a plate of mainly onions. One star for food 4 stars for friendly service Oh...and the check????? read more

We love Los Compadres. We stumbled upon this little gem one night pre-COVID and it's been one of our favorite places ever since. It's small and if you don't know it is there, you'll probably miss it. The owner is so sweet and friendly, so much so that we ordered to go at least once a week during COVID lockdown to make sure it was still around when things opened back up. The food is delicious and you get generous portions for the price. Our favorite thing on the menu is the Guiso Special (try it with the green AND red sauce together-it's not on the menu that you can do both but if you ask, they will do it for you). It's amazing. Also, ask for their warm salsa with your setup and don't skip out on the Sopapilla, you won't be disappointed. read more

Everything about this little place is positive. The service is super friendly and efficient. We had a fun conversation and back and forth with the waitstaff. The food is delicious. I'm always pleased. The Birria is the best in town, among all of their delicious dishes. read more

Just average food but the people are so nice. I liked their queso and salsa. It took a while to get our lunch and then only the plate was hot, food wasn't. Probably won't go back. read more

Service was excellent, food was delicious and hot! We were seated quickly even on Cinco de Mayo! Atmosphere is typical small Mexican restaurant and prices were very reasonable! read more

Excellent food, drinks and service. Second to none. Absolutely outstanding. Actually one of the very best food, service versus price of any restaurant I have ever patronized. I have eaten there many times. Very consistent- as in they have never disappointed. Look forward to going back - can't wait. Cheers. read more

Food was ok. But the menu showed one price while my ticket had a higher price. When questioned, they said prices increased. Was not informed of this before ordering. They only thing they could say was well cost have gone up. While I understand this, informing the customer of price increase either verbally or with a sticker on the menu would be appropriate and prevent reviews like this one. read more

I went on a date here and I was told by a male waiter "this girl is better looking than you" and kept pressuring me in saying "you should pay for this girls food because she is pretty". I was a bit shocked and and confused but this is a terrible way to treat a customer. Especially their first time here... no one should be treated like dirt like this read more

This place was AWESOME! 5 stars for sure! Everyone here was so nice! Plus the food was great! It was served hot (what a concept!) and we were able to sit and eat comfortably even on Cinco De Mayo! I think I've found my new favorite Mexican restaurant! ¡Muchas gracias los compadres! Feliz Cinco de Mayo! read more

I'd like to give them 10 stars! I wish I remembered the name of food I got. It had catfish, shrimp, potato chips, avocado, lettuce, beans, and rice. They are reasonable price for good food and service. read more

Los Compadres Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Food and drinks are always good here. Never had a server here that wasn't top notch..

Surprising find in strip center just off I-35. Burrito with fajita beef, and enchilada-tamale plate were very good-our meals were average Mexican Restaurant fare but done well, outstanding service raised from 4 stars to 5. read more

Live in the neighborhood and we stoped by on a whim after reading the few reviews. We just found the best Mexican food restaurant in Norman. Service was great. You can get some special salsas from the back if you like very hot. Wife ordered steak and shrimp with sautéed onions tomato's and peppers. She loved it. I couldn't decide so the waiter offered to surprise me but wanted to know if I wanted traditional or Tex-mex. I said traditional. I don't know much about traditional Mexican but I know what he served me was incredible. Seared marinated diced beef covered in sautéed onions tomatoes peppers. The searing was special. Street quesodia was really good. And chicken enchilada with green chili sauce was very good. Beans, rice and guacamole were all well above par. We will be back! read more

The service was just awesome from the very beginning. Everyone was kind and friendly. The food was so good. The beans weren't canned, they were fresh pinto beans. The chimichangas were yummy too. Excellent place for a nice dinner. read more

Tarahumara's and Ted's set the bar pretty high for Mexican food in Norman, but Los Compradres soars over it. The service is outstanding, friendly, prompt, and helpful. I will admit to being an adventurous eater, so when I spotted something on the menu called the Los Compradres House Special, I was curious. I asked our waiter and he said it had fish, shrimp, beef, chicken and love. How do you resist that? My wife and friends ordered more conventional dishes and I ordered the special. Wow, amazing, damnnn that's good! The presentation was gorgeous, the taste over the top! Word of warning...if you can't take the heat, don't order this! The beer ice cold, the setups never ending, great staff in a little out of the way place. Eat here, you won't regret it! read more

Definitely a 4.5 star review but I can't go to 5. Los Compadres has been in the Robinson Crossing center for a few months now, occupying the space formerly rented by Los Vaqueros. The space is large enough with plenty of table seating. They keep it clean and as long as it is not super crowded you will be comfortable and not on top of the neighboring tables. Service is very strong at LCC. I have been 3 or 4 times and everyone is always very friendly and the food comes out very quickly. The gratis cheese sauce has a bit more flavor than typical Tex-Mex cheese, as does the salsa. I can tell they make the salsa because the heat levels vary. It has never been too hot for me, but if you have kids I would recommend trying it before the kids do just in case. To eat, I went with the fajita chicken chimichanga. This place is not re-inventing the wheel, the serve the classics of Tex-Mex and they serve them well. The platters are large and easily shareable. They include more beans and rice than typical Tex-Mex places, which is saying something, as Tex-Mex joints have a problem with portion control in general. The food was clearly cooked fresh and is well above average in flavor and quality. Everyone like his/her meal and we will definitely be back. Service could not have been better. Drinks were refilled with no request, as were chips and sauces. Very quick receipt of the check as well. Great new owners in an old location, we will definitely be back. read more

I was in the area and craving Mexican food, so I decided to stop in. I'm so glad I did! First off, I could smell that my table was super clean when I sat down. The staff was so nice, and the chicken chile relleno I ordered was SO GOOD. The beans, rice, tortillas, chips and dip, and sopapilla were all delicious as well, exactly the yumminess you want from your little local Mexican restaurant. I'll definitely be eating here again! read more

My family and I just made a large to-do order over the phone. Everything was PERFECT!!! Not a thing was missed. Plus, it tastes magnificent! Keep up the great work!!!!! read more

Beautiful place, run by a family, food prepared with care. Staff are so friendly, complementary dessert with each meal. The nachos are wonderful from what I have had so far. We moved to Norman from SoCal and this place is exactly what we wanted. This will be a regular spot for us. Cheers to Hido and the rest of his family! read more

I ordered take out through Door Dash. The enchiladas were OK but Tarahumara and Teds are better for take out. I won't be ordering from them again. The chips were all burned. Gaucamole was chintzy little half teaspoons (deluxe was 3 half teaspoons) very overpriced. read more