El Compadre

The 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!!!

It'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!

Expect 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.

The 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 .

I love everything about this place, dim yet appealing social environment, top notch service, phenomenal enchiladas , and the flaming margaritas are all the rave!

Great 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!

All 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

Perfect authentic Mexican restaurant which features the flaming margarita and savory flavors from the chicken enchilada to their homemade guacamole . Meter parking available.

This 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 !

Since 1975 great family style Mexican food with traditional tastes , plus their famous "Flaming Margarita 's". Live Mexican music nightly.

Cool 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

Classic 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 .

The food here is sooo good and the price is very reasonable! You must try the flaming margaritas and the salsa . Yum! :)

Delicious 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 ;)

Everything 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. :)

The mango margarita was great. You also get a free order of chips and salsa (as you should!) when you order food.

Alright, this is going to sound weird but I mainly come here to drink their coffee . The food is fantastic as well !

From 4-6pm daily, you can snag some cheap drinks at this Mexican happy hour . The kitchen also stays open until 2am on the weekends, so stop by for a late night bite as well . Read more

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.

Tacos and Margaritas are great! The guac is yummy as well .

Enchiladas were delish! And the flaming margs are a fun touch!

Flaming jalapeño margarita ! Pic is of flaming strawberry blended margarita .

The 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...

One 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.

Awesome place overall. Very nice Mexican food served in a wonderful ambient!

Some of the best Mexican food in Hollywood. Good for celeb spotting too! there is a nice patio in the back too!

Legendary spot, great food, not pricey , amazing atmosphere with live music most nights, great drinks. chip n salsa are legit

My 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.

Tiny patio in the back perfect for a margarita and queso fundido on a sunny day

Enchiladas and chile rellenos are delicious here. Great for groups and happy hour !

Joey the owner and his service staff are the best I've seen in the world. Simply incredible.

For hangovers, ask for the bucket of hot tea and lemon . Keep it hot with those tasty chips and salsa :)

The live mariachi’s are fantastic. Make sure to visit their tip jar.

Huge 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

Giant burritos , tasty margaritas , amazing live music .

My favorite restaurant for the past 7 years tonight would be steak and shrimps ! Guacamole here rocks!!!

Great mariachi, good flaming margaritas ! Share the platter for $28 and feed a small army.

Once again, amazing place with huge portions and delicious food!

Great staff , really good chips and salsa , yummy food AND flaming margaritas !!!

I'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.

A little kitschy , a lot noisy , with old school Mexican platters and mariachi.

This classic always hits the spot and you will leave feeling very full!