El Compadre Restaurant of Hollywood - Los Angeles (CA)

4 /5 terrell: The experience began with a frustrating start when our reservation was pushed back on arrival to accommodate the owner giving away our table to their own guests. However, the food was delicious and the waiter was friendly. Annoying situation but overall nice for a casual Monday night dining experience with the family.

5 /5 Md Atiqur Rahman: 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 standout — incredibly flavorful and perfectly made. For drinks, we tried the strawberry lemonade and the orange juice. The lemonade was definitely the winner. To finish off the meal, we ordered the Buñuelo Mexicano, and it was amazing. This dessert alone is enough to make us want to go back! Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food and a great experience.

5 /5 Michael Sandler: 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 fun celebrating a birthday here. They also have a nice outdoor area in the back.

4 /5 Paul Mark Morris: Old-School Vibes, Great Service, Food Just OK—but Still Worth a Visit El Compadre in Hollywood delivers on atmosphere. The decor is vintage Mexican classic: dim lighting, leather booths, candles, and mariachi flair. It’s got that timeless, slightly kitschy charm that feels both authentic and iconic—a real slice of LA history. The service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and fast. From the moment we walked in, we felt taken care of. The flaming margaritas are a must—more for the show than the flavor, but totally worth it. Now, the food… it’s fine. Totally serviceable, nothing memorable. You’re not here for culinary fireworks; you’re here because this place has soul. It’s loud, fun, a little nostalgic, and somehow just feels good to be in. Overall, I’d highly recommend it for the experience, the drinks, and the ambiance. Just set your food expectations accordingly, and you’ll leave happy. Solid 4 stars.

3 /5 Isabel Yanes: Stopped in to snack on appetizers with a large group of colleagues after a weekend workshop nearby. It took a while for them to open the outdoor back patio for us, but the atmosphere was nice, especially as the sun started to set and the string lights turned on. The food and service was mediocre unfortunately: servers are overworked and plates are greasy with too much cheese on everything, but you may spot a celebrity or two sneak in through the back door like we did during our visit. I was told the cocktails were nicely balanced and not too strong. *Delayed post from May ‘25