- The margaritas at El Compadre is a can't miss
- margaritas
- Mexican food
- live mariachi
- live music
- good for dates
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- R RAugust 29, 2015It's all soooo good. Best restaurant in all of LA. So yourself a favor and go. Best scene I've ever seen. Prices are right. The people are beautiful. And the service is by far the best anywhere. Love!
- R RAugust 29, 2015The absolute best place in all LA. Family owned and the most excellent service. Better than 5* dining service. All smiles all the time and the most outrageously awesome food I've ever eaten. Go!!!
- letajanelleMarch 5, 2017Expect a wait, this place gets packed!!!! Margaritas, tacos, chips & salsa were all very good and not greasy. $5 valet parking in the back. Totally worth it.
- Thomas ColtonJune 17, 2015The best old school Mexican sit down restaurant in Los Angeles. Strong drinks, big portions and great live music. It's a fairly small space so plan ahead and get a booth. Always get a booth.
- Erik RowleyJanuary 20, 2017I love everything about this place, dim yet appealing social environment, top notch service, phenomenal enchiladas, and the flaming margaritas are all the rave!
- Christine PlatzerMay 12, 2014Great service,food,salsa and flaming margaritas! Live Spanish music that's not too loud, complimentary photo too! absolutely LOVED this place! If I'm in Cali again I'm going back!
- LogoTVOctober 11, 2012All time FAVE Mexican joint. EVERYTHING is great there. Dark & cozy. Live band playing traditional Mexican music & you HAVE to get a flaming margarita! - Marshelle Fair, DTLA - The Series
- Veronica ChaviraSeptember 20, 2018Perfect authentic Mexican restaurant which features the flaming margarita and savory flavors from the chicken enchilada to their homemade guacamole. Meter parking available.
- ISAAC MYERSDecember 30, 2014This is a place with a true Hollywood legacy. It is dark; perfect for a date! The margaritas have a kick if you get a double and the food is real Mexican food!
- Dress for the DateOctober 13, 2013Since 1975 great family style Mexican food with traditional tastes, plus their famous "Flaming Margarita's". Live Mexican music nightly.
- Alex RobertsonJuly 9, 2022Cool and/but SUPER dark interior. I liked but didn’t love the margarita—mine wasn’t flaming for some reason—but really liked the chips and salsa
- Offbeat L.A.January 29, 2016Classic Mexican food. Dark, with an old world hacienda feeling, leather booths and flaming margaritas.
- The atmosphere is better than the food but it's still worth checking out. The margaritas are flaming and it's a fun festive old school Mexican place.
- Nic NakkJune 23, 2013The food here is sooo good and the price is very reasonable! You must try the flaming margaritas and the salsa. Yum! :)
- Heathyr WolfeJuly 29, 2013Delicious everything! Be careful with your wallet though. An evening there can cost upwards of $80 by ordering just a few margaritas and a snack.
- Flaming margarita... on the rocks... no salt. Tortilla soup is the best I've had, the carnitas tacos are bomb, and the salsa is SO GOOD. Basically... best Mexican in LA. Eat it.
- P.S it's a trio that plays not a mariachi. And they play everyday 6pm-11 or 12 am. I know Cuz I work here ;)
- Riham SarakbiJanuary 2, 2018Everything here is good.. atmosphere, food , singer all perfect I ordered el pedro
- Great salsa! Spicy, but not "burn your face off". Great margaritas (IMO). And the service, atmosphere, music is just perfect. :)
- Jane DoeJune 18, 2015Alright, this is going to sound weird but I mainly come here to drink their coffee. The food is fantastic as well!
- Joe MontesSeptember 14, 2019The mango margarita was great. You also get a free order of chips and salsa (as you should!) when you order food.
- Kitchen stays open untill 1am for all you late nighters. Absolutely have to try the flaming margaritas and the Camerons cancun is to DIE for.
- Richard VongOctober 22, 2011The camarones cancun and the chicken enchilada are amaxing, the former for exoticness and the latter for pure execution. Flaming margaritas are a nice novelty but patron margaritas were only $9...
- Alex WrecksJanuary 4, 2017Flaming jalapeño margarita! Pic is of flaming strawberry blended margarita.
- Mucho Comida™March 12, 2013One of the best date spots in Hollywood on the cheap if your girl likes Margs. Food is whatever. Just drink & eat chips. Enjoy.
- Great combination plates and the flaming margaritas are a staple. Good prices and good salsa. Perfect.
- Some of the best Mexican food in Hollywood. Good for celeb spotting too! there is a nice patio in the back too!
- Emerald TriangleMarch 3, 2012Legendary spot, great food, not pricey, amazing atmosphere with live music most nights, great drinks. chip n salsa are legit
- Ђорђе ГлигоријевићAugust 27, 2016Awesome place overall. Very nice Mexican food served in a wonderful ambient!
- Clint FisherJuly 23, 2011My New Home. Order the Marg "Skinny" I've read there's more tequila. Great place for dates and dinner with friends. Big booths in the back.
- Haley WhiteJanuary 10Tiny patio in the back perfect for a margarita and queso fundido on a sunny day
- Glafira Elena CarrAugust 7, 2014Enchiladas and chile rellenos are delicious here. Great for groups and happy hour!
- Kearra NicolleApril 27, 2013For hangovers, ask for the bucket of hot tea and lemon. Keep it hot with those tasty chips and salsa :)
- R RAugust 29, 2015Joey the owner and his service staff are the best I've seen in the world. Simply incredible.
- Lizzy CookJanuary 3, 2015Huge portions. We loved the lobster tacos. Everyone is right about the flaming margaritas.
- It's all about the skinny magarita with Jalepenos aka Karen Special. All the food here is good!! Enjoy
- The live mariachi’s are fantastic. Make sure to visit their tip jar.
- Alejandra MortellaroAugust 10, 2013My favorite restaurant for the past 7 years tonight would be steak and shrimps! Guacamole here rocks!!!
- Paul Andrew DunkerDecember 27, 2012Great mariachi, good flaming margaritas! Share the platter for $28 and feed a small army.
- AllidonFebruary 1, 2014Great staff, really good chips and salsa, yummy food AND flaming margaritas!!!
- John NaderiDecember 18, 2012I'm not big on novelty drinks or Jose Cuervo Gold tequila but the Flaming Margarita is a must-have. Classic Mexican food done right.
- Get a flaming Rita and some Chili Verde and practice your Spanish on the placemats :-P
- The house salsa is delicious. Has a spicy kick, but the heat isn't being used to cover up poor flavor.
- This classic always hits the spot and you will leave feeling very full!