Ed C.
8/25/2025
Rolled tacos with guacamole and cheese are comparable to Roberto's. The Carne Asada Burrito not so much. Add a fountain Coke and it comes to $25.
El Compadre Taco Shop
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595 N 2nd St
El Cajon, CA 92021
History
El Compadre's started out of love to the Mexican cuisine and the satisfaction of serving other.
Specialties
El Compadre Taco Shop has been serving customers since 1986 in El Cajon. Our menu has something for everyone, whether it's a Breakfast Burrito at 5 in the evening or Super French Fries with Carne Asada at 2 in the morning. And if you have never tried our food, we dare you to taste some of the best Mexican food in town! Carne Asada is one of our most popular items, whether it's a burrito, taco, fries, torta, sope, or quesadilla. Looking for some spiciness in your life. We have our Chile Verde burrito. Caution only for the daring. El Compadre's is bringing its best to catering services.
Reviews
3.0289 reviews
Tim B.
8/16/2025
The food was pretty good. Nothing spectacular but usual good Mexican food. The drive thru went pretty quick and the worker was nice. The place was built in an old Wiener schnitzel so it looks a...
Tina F.
4/1/2025
We purchased 2 fish tacos, a Mexican Coca Cola, a small Jamaica, & a flan. It was quick & delicious. One taco was big enough for a whole meal. This meal for 2 cost less than $27. Yum!
Lindsay C.
1/27/2024
I remember this place when it was the old Weinerschnitzel. Good times man. However, it wasn't really good times at el compadre. I grabbed a CAB and a Conga. The Carne asada burrito was pretty...
J S.
9/4/2024
I've been coming to El compadre for something like 2 decades and they have never disappointed. Great authentic Mexican food, wonderful refried beans, tasty tortillas, and well balanced salsa. You...
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