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    Tacos El Compa Est. 1995

    4.8 (64 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Blomkvist M.

    Very tasty asado tacos with great sauces I will definitely back here very soon Recommend to everyone

    Sergio Z.

    Finding a good authentic Mexican restaurant there's plenty around all over Los Angeles and surrounding city's. There's restaurants what call it hidden gems or hole in wall restaurants that people didn't know they exist only some people that they know. After we finished shopping my wife and I and my sister in law and her daughter were very hungry but some told me about this restaurant in Maywood. He told me the name of the restaurant called Tacos El Compa Est 1995 then we headed to the restaurant. The restaurant is in a small shopping with parking lot is small. We notice the restaurant is small with four tables , we were very curious we step in the restaurant we notice the restaurant then we look at the menu and see what to order. My order the pozole and I order the chile relleno and my sister in law got the menudo and her daughter got the sopa de fideo. The cashier brought us chips and salsa they very good. Then she brought the food it looks so good especially the chilie renello I took a bite there's many flavors in the chile relleno was so good. It have a nice batter covering the chile and cheese was very good was salty but the tomatoe sauce that cover the chile relleno was amazing good so much flavor in sauce I enjoy it very much. The rice and bean were so good also but also the choice of tortilla flour or corn tortillas. My wife enjoy her pozole bold with flavors and my sister in law enjoy her menudo and she also order gorditas she also like it and her daughter enjoy her sopa de fideo . Next when we come again we need order different items from their menu.

    This spot is a true hidden gem. the food was amazing, the drinks were amazing. the service was amazing. 10/10 recommend.

    the food here is great, the service is great and the lady here is super nice. I got quesabirria tacos and they were so good, the meat was tender and there was a lot of flavor, and the tortilla chips were great, and the salsa was

    Pancho V.

    Well Happy Cinco de Mayo to all you Gabacho's I guess, not really a Holiday celebrated in Mexico but seems to be in the US for whatever reason! So, let's enjoy some Tacos...... Tacos El Compa is a small restaurant in the City of Maywood with a nice size menu https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=U261dj7s_zLOhQDdux6BaQ parking can be tight in this small lot they share with a couple other businesses, find some street parking, if need be, you won't regret coming here. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=w6T30KKRU8THQVsxuHExpg Service was very friendly, and the food + atmosphere made it feel like you were eating at Abuelitas house, she has 5 different salsas' https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=U5292Qawth-dTCmhLlCeMw from Mild to HOT and all had good flavor! All the food is cooked to order so it will take a bit longer, be patient it's well worth waiting. Tacos https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=wq8WSn-rCovo1-cjn5Ad2A https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=e2ZIzPr081INzoK_PzeImQ Carne Asada https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=TjHBdeoLE9DKfwG4V4rYXg Nicely grilled lean, tender beef with great flavor, corn tortillas are out of a bag but were very fresh, onion & cilantro, salsas are on the side. 5-Stars Carnitas https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=Cyc4F5vBVKCJTNmjs-kZ2g A nice mix of crisp and moist pieces of piggy, fantastic flavor. 5-Stars Al Pastor https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=esTiBkrEh_EGQh6CyX3jPg Would have liked to see more grill and char markings, flavor was ok, nice small pieces on caramelized onion and pina, not bad, just OK. 3-Stars Camaron https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=-luKNXlLqcGY8rmE3uT61A Taco Dorado de Camaron, nicely fried crisp corn tortilla filled with a nice amount of Shrimp in some salsa topped with slices of Avocado. 5-Stars Birria de Res https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=IDgTktnlNW86VprL0TnrWA Plenty of moist and flavorful beef in a simi-dorado corn tortilla, very good Beef Birria. 5-Stars Consomme https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=M1q2RyPeisOTZksS2uXTBQ Was lean and clean with good flavor, even had a few chunks of beef. 5-Stars Beans https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tacos-el-compa-est-1995-maywood-2?select=84RwjFJ2MC_aTZPAPDItsw Yeah gotta have some Frijoles.... And this frijolero approves! OK, People since you like Celebrating Holidays even those that are not really celebrated, GO find a Mom & Pop Mexican Restaurant or Taqueria and support them, Thank you!!

    Albondiga soup - special of the day
    Cesar G.

    Dropped in for lunch on a chilly day. The worker highly recommended their special of the day, albondiga soup, which is made fresh. The order comes with a side of rice and condiments. On a chilly day, there's is nothing better than this. Great little spot but with only three small tables for indoor seating. Wish it were bigger.

    Chilaquiles, homemade taste. Hot and made to order.
    Desi V.

    Good homemade food feel. Establishment is small, parking space is small and shared with 4 other businesses and can become busy. food does take some time to be ready since it is made to order. Food has always been HOT in temperature which is my favorite because that lets me know it is fresh. We have had their : Nachos, Flautas, Taquitos de papa. burritos, chilaquiles and sopes. Everything always delicious. Their cream green salsa is Fire! Definitely recommend for that home made food you can make but don't feel like making day. Customer service is always great, my rating is based on food only.

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    Kiana Mae S.

    Me and my bf devoured our food. They were very generous with the meat. We shared so we can taste each dish but my bf enjoys green salsa and I prefer red for the wet burrito and they were able to accommodate both our likings. We chose to eat inside and the lady brought out tortilla chips that were really crispy and non greasy! We had also ordered agua Fresca de piña which was super refreshing and made me want more especially on a hot day like today! My boyfriend asked for a refill which was $2 (totally fine). She asked if we had cash because there was a processing fee on cards. Sadly we did not, and she just ended up giving it to us saying it was okay. She was super sweet and inviting the moment we stepped in. Would come back here again!

    Gio R.

    Great food, good prices. Carne asada plate delicious. Friendly staff and menu has something for everyone

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    Delicious food! Good area, 100% recommend ! The people were super sweet in attending !

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    Service is top notch. Menudo is BOMB. So many menu options. Definitely coming back again, and again.

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    Good service I order a carne asada burrito I didn't like it I Don't recommend no tasted in the burrito

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    This is amazing delicious food and made fresh.we had the taquitos de pollo. Definitely recommend.

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    Great food! Great service! What more could you ask for? The Birria tacos are fire! You absolutely must try this place!

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    The gorditas and chilaquiles are amazing! Definitely a 10. The service and staff are wonderful.

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    Y'all need to come try the chilaquiles omggg. I got the one with steak and eggs *chefs kiss

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