El Compadre

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7408 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

El Compadre is a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles that has been delighting guests since 1975 with traditional recipes featuring select cuts of meats, choice seafood, and fresh vegetables. Known for its romantic ambiance characterized by dim lighting and artistic decor, the restaurant invites patrons to enjoy their famous Flaming Margaritas alongside live music that enhances the dining experience.

With locations in Echo Park and Hollywood, El Compadre offers a vibrant menu that brings together diverse Mexican culinary traditions, blending pre-Colombian influences with Spanish elements. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant caters to a wide range of clientele, from families and couples to singles and celebrities.

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Kandis L.
10/9/2025

A Hollywood classic!! If you like authentic Mexican food, great ambiance, and good margaritas, you have to try El Compadre Hollywood! It's our favorite spot to meet for dinner. I am high...

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Stephanie M.
9/19/2025

We were looking for a Mexican restaurant and it was Monday night; therefor we discovered El Coyote was closed (boo-hoo) - so we were trying to find another nearby Mexican restaurant I've seen...

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Isabel Y.
8/19/2025

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,...

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Eric H.
8/9/2025

Est. 1975- What is there for me to say - everything that can be said about El Compadre, has been said. For 50 years, It has been one LA's favorite Mexican restaurants. A favorite for its design,...

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James L.
10/21/2025

A fun good old fashioned Mexican restaurant with large flaming margaritas. I got the steak picado, a classic favorite of mine, and it was done really well with lots of flavor to the sauce. Will...

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