Best Mexican Food in Los Angeles

The Fine Foods of Mexico on Sunset Blvd since 1975

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Visit our locations in Hollywood and Echo Park to enjoy our delicious food and exceptional service.

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The Flaming Margarita

Served tableside and set alight, in over 15 flavors. It's been a Sunset Boulevard tradition since 1975 — there's nothing else like it in Los Angeles.

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Our Bar in Hollywood

Our hand carved redwood bar is stocked deep, lit warm, and open every night. Pull up a stool or settle into a booth — the music starts at sundown.

Family recipes, family owned, since 1975

Founded by lifelong friends with a shared dream of bringing the fine foods of Mexico to Los Angeles. Still family owned, still family recipes, nearly fifty years later.

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Fifty years on Sunset Boulevard

Since 1975, El Compadre has been a family-owned institution on one of the world's most famous streets — still serving the same fire-lit margaritas, the same generational recipes, and the same genuine warmth that made it a Hollywood legend.

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We visited a few days ago, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. They welcomed us with warm chips and fresh salsa — simple, but so delicious! We ordered the tostada de ceviche, beef taco, fish taco, and salmon taco. Everything tasted great, but the fish taco was the absolute stando

Md R.

A little year late from November of last year going December. This authentic Mexican Restaurant in Hollywood sunset Blvd my girlfriend and I enjoyed El Compadres Restaurant was amazing Had a steak with shrimp including fresh rice , beans including guacamole my girlfriend enjoyed chimichanga with

Ivan P.

Classic Mexican spot in the heart of Hollywood. This place has an old school feel and vibe and the inside is a nice throwback. Big red booths and nice lighting. This is a fun place to come too. The bar area is fun and our server Fermin was wonderful. He took such good care of us. We had so much

Michael S.

We were not blown away by the quality of their food but got completely blown away by their potion. The ambiance was 10/10. Edit: we managed to get back another day and we were seated outside (covered and heated), it’s a good spot if you wanna avoid the noise inside. The fish and shrimp tacos were g

Michelle S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Albondigas Soup, Quesadilla, Shrimp Cocktail, Fish Tacos, Ceviche, Fries, Margaritas, Refried Beans, Bar Food, Breakfast Burrito, Machaca, Arroz Con Pollo, Grilled Chicken, Burritos, Churros, Carne Asada, Shrimp Fajitas, Shrimp, Lengua, Guacamole, Wings, Tacos, Tamales, Nachos, Huevos Rancheros, Soup, Chicken Wings, Enchiladas, Carnitas, Mole, Quesadillas, Tostadas, and Queso Fundido

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Universal City, West Hollywood, Glendale, Parklabrea, Dayton Avenue, East Los Angeles, Happy Valley, Mount Washington, Echo Park, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Adams Square, Elysian Park, Historic Filipinotown, Cienega, Jefferson, Temple-Beaudry, East Hollywood, Nevin, and City Terrace.