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    Los Compadres

    4.1 (2.1k reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    About to nourish my soul.
    Monica C.

    It's been a while since our last visit, but my family decided to drop in for Sunday dinner. There was a 30-minute wait, which gave me time to admire the new front addition--it looks like they're building a patio to keep up with the high demand! Just to be clear: this isn't your standard "Gringo" Mexican food. It is 100% authentic and tastes just like a home-cooked meal. Everything from the handmade tortillas to the salsas is top-tier. Whether you get the mole, the molcajete, or the enchiladas, you really can't go wrong. My only disappointment was finding out they took the sopes off the menu; they used to be huge and "the bomb." We were a party of five adults and one toddler, and they applied an automatic 18% gratuity (which they do for parties of 6+). Our server, Claudia, was fantastic! My only real gripe is the price hike. Enchiladas used to be under $13, but now almost everything is $20+. It's getting into steakhouse price territory, but the food is still delicious and the staff works incredibly hard. I noticed the happy hour menu. Not what it use to be, $7.77 once upon a time. But still some relief for your wallet. I missed coming here, nice to be back.

    Tostada
    Maria C.

    Benn here too many times, first time going to post ordered online for pick up. Tostada carne asada and combo crispy taco with chicken enchilada comes with rice but no beans.. very tasty,

    Michelada Chabela
    Cindy R.

    This is great Mexican food! No wonder it is always packed! We don't come very often because of that last statement, but it is certainly worth it for special occasions. We came for my mom's birthday a couple of years ago, and we were a group of 7-8 adults and 5 kids, and we were attended to nicely. The menu is also quite expansive and has almost any type of Mexican food one could crave from tacos and burritos to fish plates, from fajitas to cocteles, from chilaquiles and other breakfast options to caldos. More recently, we came for my brother's-in-law birthday. We were a group of 9 adults and 3 kids. They were very accommodating to the few of us that split plates or with minor substitutions with things on the menu. I almost always get the coctel de camaron because it is my favorite place to get them. The shrimp is always perfectly cooked and abundant, the broth nicely flavored and there is plenty of chopped veggies. The green habanero sauce on the table went very well in my coctel. It comes served with saltines by default, but we requested tostadas. To drink I ordered the Michelada Chabela with a Pacifico. It was a little too sweet and salty for me toward the end. I ordered it because of the addition of Worcestershire sauce, but did not really care for the tamarindo straw or that amount of chamoy and tajin inside the actual drink. In the future, I think I will stick with the regular michelada and request for a couple of dashes of W sauce to be added in. My parents and my sister each ordered the fajitas mixtas, and those looked delicious as well. I like that you can request frijoles de la olla (whole cooked beans) in place of the refried ones. I will have to make it a point to come more than once a year, especially after seeing their happy hour menu. Thank you, Compadres!

    Combination plate
    Karina A.

    The service was amazing - everyone was attentive and kind. I like that there's a lot by the restaurant so parking isn't an issue. The food is decently priced and you get a good amount of food. The food is delicious, highly recommend.

    Entrance
    Jeesoun S.

    They are still under construction to finish new patio area at the entrance. We had to park the car toward exit and found no more entrance from the Anaheim St. So slow during late lunch. The service was slower than usual. We ordered the same ones, 2 crispy taco combination and my 2 chimichanga combo. Same quality and same ambiance except new construction area. Little noisy.... Hopefully they finish the new patio area soon. I don't like too much noises when I eat. We loved the Spanish rice, beans, warm chips and salsa. Their house margarita was so good for $14. We miss happy hour from 4. Cheaper margarita, cocktails.... Great place if you like the real Mexican foods.

    Cheese Emchiladas
    Roy O.

    My first time at Los Compadres. They were busy on a Thursday night. The wai was about 30 minutes. They use a web so you can track your wait status which helped fill the wait time. Things that stood out was it's a family run place. Big servings, friendly & attentive waiter. Food was OK meaning I will try another place before coming back. There were a number of celebrations and the staff all joined in chorus (multiple times), a fun/lively place.

    Evan W.

    Very large portions. Amazing attentive staff. Very cute, old and wooden interior. It just feels like a classic Mexican restaurant. The food was amazing and I was quite stuffed.

    Meat Molcajetes
    Zoe C.

    Came here for a nice dinner and drinks and were not disappointed. The outside of the restaurant is being remodeled to accommodate outdoor seating. We probably had the best waiter here, he was nice and attentive. We went straight for the meal as it was getting late. We ordered Bacon wrap Shrimp, Cheese Enchilada, Carne Asada plate, Shrimp soup, and Guacamole. We added a Blended Margarita, delicious. Well-blended tasty Margarita. Overall our food was good.

    Ezequiel V.

    I went back and omg food has change so much since the last time Everything was full of flavor, I went with out expectations and I got surprised My time and money was totally worth it, service was great and the ambiance remains the same, a place to go eat with family and friends

    Tacos
    Joseline M.

    We came on a Saturday for "early dinner" around 4pm so the restaurant was pretty empty. The vibe here was actually really nice, intimate, spacious, and with fun music that made it feel lively without being overwhelming. The service was fast and friendly, which I definitely appreciated. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the atmosphere. I ordered 3 tacos (pastor and carnitas) with rice and beans. The pastor was dry and really lacked flavor, and the carnitas were overly fatty and could've used more salt and seasoning overall. The beans were bland too, though the rice was the highlight of the plate; flavorful and well-cooked. I also ordered a margarita, which looked great and came in a generous size, but it was very weak and mostly tasted like juice. Overall, great vibe and good service, but the food itself just didn't deliver.

    3 Sopes
    rhonda s.

    A co-worker asked me to lunch and recommended Los Compadres. i have passed this restaurant countless times and never stopped. i will say before i get started that i have been missing out. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is a little dark. we both had to use our flashlights on our cells. Claudia was our waitress, we didn't have to wait long before our waters with lime and chips and salsa came. The chips and salsa was very good. the salsa was just right, not too mild and a little kick. i ordered the 1 Chicken Enchilada & Chicken Taco Dorado combo $20, she order 3 Chicken Sopes $16. our meals came reasonably quick considering it seemed like they were fairly busy. it was noon. The food was delicious. seasoned perfect! even the beans and rice were chef's kiss! the portions were big and embarrassingly, i ate all my food and it was not a lunch portion. My favorite go-to establishment had been a Mexican restaurant food chain in Long Beach, until now. i cannot wait to go back.

    Enchiladas suizas
    Marissa D.

    My boyfriend and I just tried this spot and we loved it!! Great service as well. Definitely coming back.

    Filete (Sea Bass) and Costa Azul Shrimp
    Kristen A.

    First time here, Parking Lot is good size, greeted as soon as we entered. Seated immediately and our server Valentina was great right from the start! She took our drink order and we were brought out Hot chips and fresh salsa. We arrived during hapoy hour so our drinks were priced nice! I ordered a strawberry margarita amd ge ordered a Cadillac... Drinks were strong! Valentina gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and even gave some recommendations. I ordered the Filete w/ the Costa Azul shrimp... Filete was cooked perfect and not over seasoned and the Costa Azul, came with Consome de cameron. All of it was so good! I didn't finish my plate but everything was so good I took it home. Bf got the Fajitas Shrimp and Steak he really enjoyed it! We both ordered a 2nd round of drinks! All in all THE VIBES THE FOOD THE SERVICE was all TOP NOTCH! Super shout out to Valentina, with a server like her you are sure to get many repeat customers! Hope you pass along the good feedback! In this day it really is hard to find someone who loves their job enough to give service like that! WE WILL BE BACK!

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    Do they have live music? Like a mariachi?

    No they don't

    Do they require reservations for a large party?

    Probably because they have tables to arrange for the size of your party.

    Can reservations be made?

    Only for a party 8+

    Wish they had the business hours?

    their hours are 10am - 9pm mon - thur & 10 - 10 on weekends for all locations according to their Instagram

    Is this place still open? What are their hours?

    What's the best number to get in contact with this restaurant? Having a very hard time getting through to someone.

    Search on google, most of the restaurants phone numbers on Yelp is not working anymore. Go to their website or google.

    Is dining in an option now?

    Yes, they are open. Temperature checks at the door. Mask to get in then you can take them off once seated.

    What time is their happy hour and do they give happy hour deals on food or just drinks?

    I believe happy hour is 3 to 7:00 p.m. yes there are drink specials and appetizer specials in the bar only.

    Do they have a taco Tuesday special?

    No they do not.

    Do they have sat/sun morning brunch?

    They have great breakfast options but don't offer brunch. They serve breakfast all day.

    Will there be menudo tomorrow?

    Yes , they all kind of food every day

    Is there live music?

    No live music

    Do they make their own mole negro and is it good?

    Yes they do! It was delicious, so far the best mole I have had in US

    When is there mariachi band?

    They do not have live music.

    Do they have happy hour on Saturdays?

    No, happy hour is only Monday through Friday.

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    Lola's Mexican Cuisine - Jalisco tacos

    Lola's Mexican Cuisine

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    Of all the times I've been here, it's alway been great. The service was amazing and the experience…read morewas all great. This visit, we stopped by during happy hour. It's normally taco Tuesday or dinner. It wasn't busy when we arrived. Mainly everyone was seated outside which we wanted a table as well. There was one that we were interested in and asked if we could have it which the waitress working was ok with. But it needed clearing up. It took a while for someone to come out and clear and clean the table up. It was fine waiting but it was like did someone forget about us. Anyways. We got seated and then the waiting continued. It could be that they were short staff but it seemed like there was only one person working. It took a while for someone to finally come back and acknowledge us and take our order. After that the chips and salsa were brought out. Once we ordered the drinks it was easier to place everything together. Menu for happy hour is pretty limited. A few drinks and beer on drafts and for food, maybe 6 items on the menu. Went with an order of the street corn which was quite tasty. An order of the mole chicken nachos and the queso dip with barria. Out of the three, the queso dips and the street corn were great. Nachos were good but nothing really major. The flavors of everything were quite tasty. Dishes were 12.00 an item. For happy hour, it was decent and what we had was good. The service was pretty slow at the beginning. Only the front patio and inside seating was available as the back patio wasn't open. We did start to see other staff walking in so maybe there was only one staff during the time.

    The restaurant was decorated very nicely. Outdoor seating as well as indoor. The service was…read morefriendly and on point. Parking was pretty easy, street metered - but very walkable if you are from the neighborhood. The food was outstanding. Salsa yum , chips hot & crispy My salad was so fresh and tasty, my husbands mole was perfectly done

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    Hubby and I were headed to the LGBT center for the NoH8 shoot and decided to stop and have some…read morefood beforehand. I'm surprise that I haven't reviewed it yet, we've been here a few times. Usually for brunch time on the weekend. The first time I've ever had a Tlayuada was here a while back and have always enjoyed it. I was actually craving some since it's been likely over a year since we last visited. The hubby had 2 tacos plates. The birria was very good, the asaea delicious but very rich. I've never been a fan of black beans but these were tasty. My Tlayuada hit the spot and chase it down with a Penelope. When we arrived we were the only ones there. The server was attentive and check on us throughout our visit. Engaging and friendly. The interiors are cost and warm with plants and green as the main color. Nice murals throughout.

    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    Ola Mexican Kitchen

    (1k reviews)

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    I think this place is fantastic. I had lobster tacos (very generous amount of lobster) & some…read moreceviche. The food to me has always been excellent. The atmosphere is always a plus. Sunset here is incredible too. The pricing makes sense to me. I think the flavors are all there. Anyone complaining probably couldn't prepare the same dish half as good. Our service was good considering they were busier than expected. Have been here several times and will continue to come back when I visit again. Arlene- props to you for handling everything so well and with a smile. It was super busy and you did a great job with the pressure.

    I've been to Ola many times and I'm just now getting around to writing a review. Honestly, I…read moreprobably should've written one after my first visit because back then the food and drinks were off the chain! This most recent visit? The food was just... okay. I will say this: they have some of the best chips and salsa. The chips are crispy, warm, and taste super fresh. I'm a sucker for good chips and salsa. It's easily one of my favorite parts of going to a Mexican restaurant, and they definitely deliver there. Their cocktails continue to be consistently delicious. My absolute favorite is the cucumber jalapeño margarita, refreshing with just the right kick. They never miss on the drinks. As for the food, I've had their enchiladas and tacos before. This last time I ordered the blackened shrimp tacos. When I hear "blackened," I expect bold seasoning and flavor. That's not what I got. They were pretty basic and underwhelming for the price. Two tacos for $17, plus an additional $5 per shrimp taco? That felt excessive for what was served. Service was okay. Nothing special, nothing terrible. Now, the location? You can't beat it. Being upstairs at 2nd & PCH with the Alamitos Bay view is a whole vibe. It's a perfect setting for date night or drinks with friends. They don't validate parking, but the first 90 minutes are free, which helps. Overall: great drinks, amazing chips and salsa, beautiful location , but the food (at least this time) didn't quite match the price point.

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    Went here for lunch on Grand Prix Friday. 04.17.2026 I was…read moresurprised how fast we were able to get seated! Greeted and seated. Chips and Salsa were served. It was busy because of the large crowds. We waited for our waiter to come back so we can order some drinks. Once he came back we ordered our drinks which we waited another good 15 minutes for him to return with our drinks. The time line was too long of a wait. He left again, waited another 15 minutes to take our food order. Lol. Ordered my shrimp cocktail along with other entrees. Our waiter was ghosting us every 15 minutes. Overall, the ambiance was busy. It is expected because of the grandprix event. This place needs to up their staffing when events like this is taking place. Food was good but service was dissapointing.

    I would say 3.5 stars is right but our waiters definitely brought this up to a 4!…read more My friend and I celebrated our joint birthdays here and we had a great lunch. Portions are HUGE here! Omg my friend's taco salad was an insane size hahaha. I got the enchiladas which were solid, nothing that really stood out. My friend got the mixed ceviche but they brought him only shrimp ceviche, when we pointed out the wrong order, they quickly took care of it. Then at the end we mentioned that it was both of our birthdays and they brought out 2 HUGE cupcakes!! I mean Ive never seen so much frosting in one place! Great view of the water, and they comp part of your parking so parking was just a few bucks when I left. We had a baby with us and they were super considering and a great kids' menu. Would come back here for a happy hour again!

    Los Compadres - mexican - Updated May 2026

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