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Los Compadres De Oaxaca Restaurant

4.1 (125 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Gigi G.

Was in the area and decided to have late lunch with my mom. The place itself is so delicious. I am a sucker for Oaxacan cuisine. However, the prices are a bit outrageous. You also have to pay to park in the lot AND the restaurant charges a crazy fee to use your card to pay for the food. I'm not sure if this is a new policy, but it kinda sucks because no one carries that much cash these days. As for the food, it was so delicious. The mole was perfect. I enjoyed everything. The horchata was great too, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. Overall, I'd give the taste of the restaurant a 10/10, but there's a few cons to eating there. Service was also a bit lacking.

Mole negro
Aaron O.

Los Compadres de Oaxaca is a gem in the Chinatown area. My wife and I stopped by for lunch, and everything we had was delicious. I ordered the mole negro, which was rich, deep, and complex. You can tell the sauce is made with care. My wife had the mole burrito with asada and loved it just as much. Both dishes were bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere inside is warm and inviting, with beautiful murals that really showcase Oaxacan culture. You can feel that this is a true family-run restaurant with a genuine heart for service. On a previous visit, I tried the tlayuda, which is kind of like an Oaxacan pizza, and it was something special too. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the whole place just has a great vibe. My only small complaints are that parking costs ten dollars, though it is validated if you ask, and the lot itself is very tight. Street parking might be the better option. Prices are also a bit on the higher side compared to more casual taco spots, so expect to spend around 20 to 30 dollars per person without drinks. Still, the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the hospitality make it absolutely worth it. Los Compadres de Oaxaca is one of those spots you root for to thrive. We will definitely be back.

Viviana M.

I came here with my husband for the second time, and the servers are always so nice. I had the mole burrito, and he got the chicken with mole both were absolutely delicious. We had the mole negro, but we also tried a bit of the red mole with the tortilla chips they bring out at the beginning, and that was amazing too. I could go either way next time! The restaurant is right in the middle of Chinatown. They have a small parking lot, but we didn't have any trouble finding a spot -- maybe we just got lucky. It might be a little more challenging during dinner hours though.

Just inside the door
Tyrone M.

We visited Olvera St. and while we loved our experience there, the reviews pointed to a restaurant nearby not on Olvera St. It was close to China town which is nearby. So we walked there from Olvera. We were greeted by vibrant colors and wall paintings when we first walked in. It was amazing. We knew we were in an authentic restaurant when we found the servers barely spoke English. I am ashamed as half Mexican to say my Spanish is dismal. But we could read the menu fine as it had English explanations for everything. When I was in Cancun I had the best mole ever. It put me off of other moles for good. But they mentioned the recipes being from Oaxaca. So since we were at a Oaxacan restaurant I decided to order the enchiladas en mole. It came with yummy rice and beans. The mole was the best I've had since leaving Cancun. Still not quite as good, but good enough. Everyone else loved there plates of tacos, burritos, and soups. The thing I wish they served is some kind of veggie or salad with the entree. A lot of Mexican restaurants do this so as to balance the carbs with some good veggies. Radishes and peppers would be fine for me. Another bummer is they didn't serve margaritas which would have went well with the meal. Otherwise, I wish I lived near this place so I could try many of the delicious looking plates they serve. Especially the molcajete which I saw someone order. Looks amazing. It is absolutely worth visiting this establishment when visiting the area.

Empanada de flor de calabaza. Delicious and hearty.
Gerard M.

This is a gem of Oaxacan food. Nestled in a Chinatown strip mall, Los Compadres offers great moles and salsas that will satisfy anyone familiar with the flavors of Oaxaca. Highly recommend. Great service.

Plato de Carne Asada
Katherine P.

Came here after a Sunday service with my family and had an amazing Lunch was able to enjoy authentic Mexican food , service was great was seated promptly and food service was excellent! Definitely a hidden gem worth visiting!

Chips with Mole and cheese sprinkled
Russ C.

Cozy Hole in wall Mexican restaurant worth checking out in Chinatown. Across from Suehiro Mini. In small strip mall. Started with chips with Mole and sprinkles of cheese. We had the fresh Caldo De Pollo /Chicken Soup on a cold winter night. Very flavorful and hot with fresh vegetables. Craving for some breakfast classic like Huevos De Chorizo wa s also satisfied here. Check out this little place.

Taquitos de pollo
Jonathan R.

The food at this little hidden gem is very good. Its as authentic as it can be, they make their own tlayudas on a wood grill they set up out front of the restaurant. The molcajetes and the moles are the star here. Service was excellent, the ambiance is , well, authentic. The tortillas are made fresh from corn, and the Queso fundido was tasty as hell. The molcajetes are quite unusual, oaxacan meats, cheeses, queso fresco to be exact, bolita de chorizo, cecina, and tasajo. They to the table in a searing hot stone bowl, bubbling over with salsa that looks like magma. If you are seeking an authentic Oaxaca meal you'll find it here.

To start don't get the Queso fundido $18.99 and it's so small! La comida no está tan buena no tienen el sabor auténtico y además la canasta 20 de noviembre no la recomiendo por el precio $60 no vale la pena solo un platillo por ese precio no es justo la masa solo sale en $5 dólares una libra, el queso $7 la libra, las porciones no va con lo que cuesta este platillo y también solo ponen 2 pedacitos de carne no es ni media libra de carne, este lugar es un robo a la comunidad latina, y los frijoles negros tienen un sabor bien raro disculpen pero alomejor hay otros lugares mejor pero este no es!

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La comida esta muy buena!..un poco pasada de cara en los precios....el servicio bien!...caro creo yo pero mejor que muchos lugares!..

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Excellent Oaxacan food in Chinatown. Very authentic. Excellent service as well. Will be back.

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Everything was absolutely delicious! Authentic flavors and ingredients. The tlayuda was so good!

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This was my first time dining at this restaurant. The server was great, the food was delicious, and…read morethe atmosphere was amazing. However, the reason I'm giving 2 stars is because of the valet parking experience. First, I was charged $25 even though the sign clearly stated that valet parking is $17 for the first 3 hours, and $25 after 3 hours. Our reservation was at 6:30 PM, we arrived on time, and we left before 9 PM, so the charge did not make sense. When I asked the valet attendant, he kept saying, "because you dined there," without giving any clear explanation. If it is actually a flat rate for restaurant guests, then that should be clearly stated upfront to customers. Second, when I got into my car, I noticed that someone had touched the navigation settings because the compass direction and display were different from what I normally use. I do not understand why there was any need to adjust or touch my navigation system at all. I really think the restaurant needs to improve and better manage its valet parking system. Honestly, it felt like I was being charged a random price just because I was told, "you dined there." If there is a flat valet rate for restaurant guests, that information should be clearly communicated upfront instead of leaving customers confused at the end.

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Firstly, I want to say the food was just as good as the first time we visited. Unfortunately, my…read moresecond experience here...bringing my mom for Mother's Day ...was extremely disappointing because of the service. We initially had one server who brought us water and took our appetizer order, but then disappeared for quite some time without checking back in. At that point, I even went looking for a manager or hostess and couldn't find anyone available. Eventually, we were given a new server, but she came across as extremely rude and inattentive. What upset me most was the overall lack of communication and attentiveness throughout the experience. It made what was supposed to be a special Mother's Day outing feel frustrating and disappointing. Sadly, this experience soured my impression enough that I don't see myself returning.

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