Been coming to Los Compadres since 2010 and it will always be one of my favorite places to dine. Authentic, consistent, good quality. Staff has always been kind. I usually sit in the bar area. Ample seating. Gets very busy during happy hour and evenings so plan accordingly. The grilled fish tacos will always be my go to and of course, a house margarita. Honorable mention for the Micheladas- hits the spot every time. read more

Los Compadres - Featuring: grilled fish tacos, michelada, margarita, ceviche @yassiG - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have lived in Long Beach for a while and I'm embarrassed to say this was my first time visiting this amazing establishment. It's a beautiful location and getting some more improvements currently. I wasn't sure it was open when I first pulled up. I was excited to know they were because I saw the super tostada salad on yelp and I had to have it. I got it with birria meat which was tender juicy and flavorful. The service was friendly and fast. Great overall experience! read more

Parking was a little hard because of the area and the time I went. It's in the back of the restaurant and it's under construction. We were seated right away. Service was excellent. Food was very good. Place and bathrooms are very clean. It's a little pricey. read more

Los Compadres - Flan De La Casa - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of my favorite spots when I want Mexican cantina food in Long Beach. Service is excellent and the food is very good. Very fresh guacamole and 2 different salsas. read more

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Authentic Mexican restaurant that is a staple in our home. Staff are ALWAYS kind, welcoming and attentive Food is authentic and always made well with care. Drinks can be on the sweeter side depending on what you order but they have a great pour! Price is very reasonable. And atmosphere is lively but feels elevated because the dining area and bar are nice. Great for groups of all sizes with large table accommodations read more

Los Compadres - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

The tomato sauce on my chile relleno was chunky with bell peppers and onion. It tasted exactly like a stew my dad makes with Italian sausage, not like the tomato sauce you get everywhere else on a chile relleno. Got me feeling nostalgic for my dad's meal but was the complete opposite of the flavor profile I was expecting and honestly made the whole thing unappetizing together. The taco dorado was fine but I got delivery and they packaged it nestled in with the chile relleno so it was super soggy and took off half the coating of the chile relleno. And was also thus coated with this sweet green bell pepper sauce. The rice honestly tastes like cafeteria Mexican food rice. And the beans were fine once I removed the plastic flavored cheese that was on it. Overall very disappointing and very confusing flavor experience. read more

Parking was tricky, but it was worth it! The staff was very accommodating considering I brought such a big group. The ambiance was fun and family-friendly. A little loud perhaps, but not too bad. I like that they had a big separate area for people having dinner, and another area for those who wanted more of a bar experience. The food was excellent! I had the fajitas and my kids had the quesadillas. I really appreciated the staff being so patient and kind with all of my picky guests. I'll definitely be back! read more

Food was delicious. Service was spectacular and fast. It was so good I went back the very next day with my husband for Valentine's day lol.. Highly recommend and I will be back for sure. read more

Los Compadres - Best Mango margarita ever. - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Went here for the first time and already want to make it a regular spot! The food was expertly prepared by the chef/owner and tasted fantastic. The bar offered an impressive variety, including a wonderful white wine. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The food was amazing. But the service is what made a 10/10. Angie our server was amazing. Definitely coming back because of her. She explained the menu and was very attentive. We told her we were out of town and it was our first time here. She check on us often. If you come ask for Angie as your server read more

Los Compadres - Molcajete Mixto - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tried this place on a weekend night. It was rather full. We sat at the bar and it was faster seating. I Ordered a wet burrito with half green and half red sauce so that I can try both. The sauces were good but preferred the red sauce, it was tastier and had more flavor than the red. As soon as I dug into the inside of the burrito I noticed that the carne asada was cold. After that I just wasn't inclined to finish it or keep eating. I get the place can get pretty busy but it is still unacceptable. I love the chips and salsa they give when you get seated. The drinks were tasty too we ordered chamoy micheladas and margaritas and both came with a tamarind candy. I would probably be back on a less busy night to give it another chance and would probably tell the waiter I would like my food extra hot. read more

Los Compadres has been highly recommended to me several times. I have been there twice now. This is a busy (and noisy) large restaurant. The service is prompt and efficient, but not particularly friendly or welcoming. The food is good, standard Mexican fare. Margaritas are good, but not great. Prices are fair. This is a nice, local place for a pretty decent Mexican meal. read more

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Los Compadres has me in a culinary chokehold and I'm not even mad about it. Their steak & shrimp fajitas are basically my fav, and the combos? Chef's kiss. I've never had a single bite that didn't make me want to high-five the chef. Now let's talk about the real MVP: the whole beans. Perfectly salted, never mushy, and so good they deserve their own fan club. I've been known to order double beans just to take them home like precious cargo. read more

We had a fantastic lunch at Los Compadres! The Caldo Mixto, packed with shrimp, fish, and octopus, delivered an exceptional depth of flavor. The Gobernador tacos stole the show; crispy tortillas stuffed with tender shrimp sautéed with bell peppers and melted cheese created a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. The fish, shrimp, and octopus ceviche was generous, fresh, and delicious. The Fajitas de Res, with tender steaks, onions, and peppers, had a beautiful presentation, great flavors, and was absolutely fantastic. I also recommend requesting the salsa casera--a smoky and flavorful salsa made from charred tomatoes and peppers. Every dish we've tried so far has been absolutely delightful. I highly recommend this restaurant!!! read more

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Can't go wrong with Los Compadres in Anaheim! Food is delicious, I love their cheese enchiladas but everything I've had is delicious. Friendly service. A very big place, also good for large groups. There is a bar area that plays sports games. Parking lot in the back. A neighborhood staple! read more

Los Compadres is such a vibe. I came here on a Friday night it seemed like everyone on this side of town was here celebrating their birthday. They don't take resys, but they do have a bar adjacent to the entrance so you can grab a drink while you wait. For my entree, I ordered enchiladas - shocker, I know, but the enchiladas suizas pechuga de pollo a la plancha ($22). These are grilled chicken breast enchiladas in a creamy green sauce and to be honest, I will never not order enchiladas suizas again. The creamy green sauce is fire. It's not revolutionary, however, the creaminess was unexpectedly very good. It's especially delicious when mixed with the rice and beans. Ten out of ten. What was shockingly very good was the cheese in the molcajete mixto ($36). While I did enjoy the chicken, steak, and shrimp, the real sleeper was the unadvertised pieces of hard cheese hidden in the mix. Texture wise, it reminded me of halloumi and boy was it so good wrapped in a tortilla with rice and beans. Delish. Did I mention that Los Compadres serves breakfast all day?! That detail alone has me wanting to come back. read more

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What great service and food!! Everyone is very friendly and professional. The ambiance is nice, especially in the bar. Everything that we ordered was very delicious. We will be back soon. read more

My son took me there for lunch when aI came to visit from Las Vegas. The service was good, waitress was very polite and the food was excellent....ooooh and the margarita was amazing! read more

Los Compadres is one of my favorite modern Mexican restaurants in the area. They offer plenty of choices and everything is made with so much flavor and goodness. I have heard good things about them and I was not disappointed. I came for lunch on a weekday with one other person and we were seated right away. It was busy but there was no wait. We were given complementary chips and salsa. I liked that they had seafood options to vegetarian options. I went with the Carne Asada Chilaquiles which was recommended to me by the waitress. You get the option of choosing red or green sauce and she recommend I get their green sauce. I am not usually a fan of green sauce but it was super enjoyable and did not disappoint. I was surprised how good the carne asada meat was. It was cooked just right and seasoned perfectly. The person I came with also enjoyed their food. A plate is about $20 here which I thought was fair. Portion and dishes are large. Our service was excellent and foods came out quick. The waitress was super nice and helpful. I like the vibe of this place and can't wait to come back. read more

Los Compadres - Chilaquiles con Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I've been coming here for years. Great food. Great drinks. Great staff. What else can you ask for? read more

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We came in during the peak lunchtime on a weekday at around 12 PM. Happy Hour was from 11 AM - 3 PM (?), so there was a discount of a few dollars (~$2) compared to the original menu. Parking in this restaurant can be a bit tricky, so we had to circle around twice to find good parking. They served FREE chips and salsa (not spicy) before you order. If you order the right meal, they serve home made tortillas. I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas Rojas (~$16) and the serving size was gigantic. Ingredients were fresh, serving was quick and professional, and food was amazing. After paying, they gave us lollipops like the ones you'd get after a doctor's visit. One of the best Mexican restaurants out there. Summary: - BATHROOM. There was one male and one female bathroom. - CLEANLINESS. Very clean and organized. The restaurant interior lighting looked a bit dark. - COSTS. $ Very well priced for the quality and amount served. - CUSTOMER SERVICE. The staff were very fast and professional. - FOOD QUALITY. The ingredients are fresh and didn't feel like any had been sitting out for too long. - FOOD QUANTITY. Very large-sized portion. - WAIT TIME. I went in around 12 PM, which is generally peak lunchtime. The restaurant wasn't full. Quick service. 10 Minute wait. read more

This review is based on recent changes at the restaurant. As a long time customer 2-3 a month, this review is based on knowing the place quite well. First the food is always great. We have tried other Mexican places and the food is always great at Compadres. Portions are great. Quality is great. That has never changed. Service is always outstanding. Knowing a lot of the employees as well, they are always friendly, greet us, chat. Excellent employees! While prices have went up over the years, if you go to any sit down Mexican place, the prices are in line with other restaurants. Perhaps only with the exception of the Fajitas and Molcajete's everything is priced fairly. My only gripe on pricing would be that they have a weekday menu and a weekend menu. They increase the prices of several dishes on the weekend menu by $2. Recent changes that have been negative are specific to the cocktails. Recently the House Margarita was taken off the Happy Hour menu and replaced with an inferior version. The traditional Margarita is now priced $4 higher than it was when it was included on the Happy Hour menu. The Happy Hour House margarita is just not good. As a regular, you can see anyone familiar with the original recipe , still ordering the old House Margarita instead of the cheaper HH version. Additionally, the bartenders seem to now be required to "measure" the alcohol when making a drink. As a result, they are definitely not the same. I understand some may think this is a stupid thing to complain about, but when you always go to a restaurant that was known for a "strong" margarita, changing that is definitely disappointing. Overall, will we still keep going, yes. The food and service is still excellent. However, these recent changes are disappointing and will result in frequenting the restaurant less often. read more

Great place for great Mexican food. I brought an out of town friend who is pretty picky here and she loved it. I had the fish tacos and she had the carnitas and we both loved our dish. I'm pescatarian and I feel they had plenty of options for vegetarians/pescatarians. Also, their chips and salsa are delish and that to me means everything. read more

Los Compadres - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food is always fresh and delicious and the staff at the restaurant are excellent. Always super nice and excellent service every time we have been there. read more

I've come here for birthday dinners with my favorite people for years and it's never disappointed. The staff is great (Sandra and Adal) and adjusted to a last minute seating change quickly and calmly. Even when there's a wait you know you'll be taken care of. The food is delicious and the drinks are well poured. It's a bit loud but it's fun to people watch too! read more

Best Mexican in Long Beach. Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere. The happy hour drinks and warm chips are enough to bring you in and keep you happy but you'll also want to try these entrees. The plates are big, hearty, delicious, and comforting. We left full and happy and excited for the next visit. read more

Los Compadres - Rojo Enchiladas Rojas Combo - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Los Compadres has the BEST Mexican food I've eaten and I've tried many Mexican restaurants. Their tacos are crunchy, stuffed with meat, and never soggy. The fajitas and chips/salsa are excellent. Their customer service is friendly and professional. Outstanding place to dine! read more

Love their drinks and food! Wonderful happy hour with really great deals too :) Highly recommend!

My wife recommended here as an authentic Mexican restaurant. We went to have Sunday brunch around 10. It was just opened and not many customers inside the restaurant and the parking lots. I likes the ambiance first, very dark, especially diamond glasses in our booth. I don't know why I do like the diamond glasses like our garage door window. Second, the classic magarita for the start, tastes sweeter and stronger. 5 stars. Third, my entrée, hard shell beef taco was yummy. My wife got the chimichangas chicken and beef. I tasted one bite and knew sooooo good. The service and food are 5 stars. The staff asked us so many times, how's going, do you need anything else, in a row. Haha...too much for us but not too bad. The price is $$, depends on what entrée. Worthy to order and enjoy the taste. Parking is OK. The only concerned part is the Exit. Not safe, blind side due to the street parking cars. Or do not park at the last exit parking spot. Causes possible accident. I asked the server, special holiday hours. They open both Christmas eve and Christmas day. Good to know because we planned to go there on Christmas eve. I noticed the happy hour, 3 to 6, Mon to Fri. My fave taco is only $4. Chicken quesadilla is $12. Magarita is $8. I can tell this place is good for the large group of parties and a couple like us, loving the real Mexican foods and salsa. read more

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With historical presence in LB, their food has preserved OG quality as well! Over the years, we have eaten many quality dishes here....one of my favorites is, the BIRRIA Super Burrito with green salsa on the side. The salsa is served warm and delicious. The burrito is stuffed with tender beef and is a delight, even the next day! Some other favorites are Fajitas - any meat, Hard shell taco plate, and ceviche. All amazing! 100% Recommend! read more

This was probably one of the best red sauce steak burritos I've had in a while. Salsa was excellent and had a fruity flavor and completely maintained its spicy punch! The chips were excellent texture and taste. I highly recommend this place! read more

I give this restaurant 5 stars because I have been passing this hidden gem for a few years and the parking lot would always be packed. I never bothered to look at the name and research the type of restaurant. A couple of months ago I decided to look them up and read so many good reviews and also at the same time realized its a Mexican restaurant. I have been twice already since then. My goal is to try something new every time. My first visit I ordered the Enchiladas Suizas, which was soooo delicious. The refried beans had me wishing for a double order. Definitely homemade. I love a good refried bean! My 2nd visit I tried the Molcajete Mixto. I have never heard of it before, but I saw another review on it, so I researched a couple of yt videos to see how it's made and was sold. The smokey charred flavor of each meat along with the added spices was just as delicious. It was served with flour tortillas. It puts me in the mind of fajitas .. but different. That salsa in the middle adds to the flavors. My next visit I just may try some chicken fajitas for comparison. read more

Los Compadres - Molcajete Mixto - Mexican Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was good Service took a little long Drink is cheaper at happy hours Happy hour food is cheaper and great read more

We were excited to try Los Compadres but we're pretty disappointed. We were told the wait was 20 to 35 minutes. We were sat a hour and ten minutes later. Drinks were good but pretty pricey. I would recommend the house margerita . Seriously strong. Service was pretty good. Our food took a while to arrive. My plate came last which was fine and I assumed would be really hot but it wasn't. Beans must have been waiting for the tacos as they were cold and cheese had hardened. The birra tacos were good but nothing crazy. My husband had cilantro shrimp but you could barely taste the cilantro. Everyones plate were okay but nothing stood out. All in all it was just okay. read more

I had a great time with the restaraunt the food was pretty good, especially one of the burritos, it was one of the best burritos I have ever tried. read more

A large bowl of piping hot soup and the warm summer temperature do not go together but I'm glad I took a chance and order the Caldo de Pescado (fish soup) anyways. It was one of the best soups I've had in awhile. The seafood broth is balanced, perfectly seasoned and filled with tender white fish, veggies and herbs. I will definitely come back for this soup and to try other dishes. I didn't try the margaritas this time around but they looked very refreshing. The staff is attentive and welcomes you with a bowl of chips and salsa. They could use a more flavorful salsa; even their spicy one was not spicy at all but it did add a charred flavor to the salsa. Parking is limited. read more

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Not my first visit here with coworkers and it definitely won't be my last. The food and the atmosphere definitely authentic. The service also did not disappoint!! read more

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I was in love with this restaurant; not anymore; the prices keep going up and the portion size keeps decreasing;

one of my favorite authentic Mexican restaurants in Long Beach! Lots of options to choose from. We got the Chile relleno and chicken enchilada which was great and Chile Colorado which was also good, but a bit different from what we're used to. It had more of a tomato paste base rather than a chili base. Their beans and chips were great and good enough that I'd just come back for those! Despite being busy, we had no issues with service and lucked out with getting a table quickly. It wasn't too noisy inside either. Parking is awful but that's just how Long Beach is, especially this area. read more

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Great food and service, I had the enchiladas suizas, and a Paloma for my drink, and the service is always great!