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Meet our locations
Visit our locations in Hollywood and Echo Park to enjoy our delicious food and exceptional service.
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.
From the kitchen
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.
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.
What our guests are saying
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 Atiqur Rahman
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 Pacheco
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 Sandler
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 Shao
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Nachos, Soup, Quesadilla, Lengua, Breakfast Burrito, Carne Asada, Refried Beans, Tamales, Chicken Wings, Fries, Albondigas Soup, Arroz Con Pollo, Shrimp, Carnitas, Burritos, Huevos Rancheros, Enchiladas, Queso Fundido, Wings, Grilled Chicken, Shrimp Cocktail, Carne Asada Tacos, Quesadillas, Margaritas, Ceviche, Machaca, Tacos, Mole, Churros, Shrimp Fajitas, Bar Food, Tostadas, Fish Tacos, and Guacamole
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Dayton Avenue, Mount Washington, Echo Park, East Los Angeles, Happy Valley, Elysian Park, Historic Filipinotown, Temple-Beaudry, Elysian Valley, Jefferson, Adams Square, Chinatown, Westlake, Nevin, City Terrace, Wellington Heights, Angelino Heights, Alhambra, Garvanza, and Downtown.
