This place is amazing and has a rich history. The food is incredible, and Ignacio, our host, was fantastic. When it comes to Mexican cuisine, it can be challenging to find authentic flavors and quality ingredients, but this place nails it. Their carnitas are delicious, and their secret salsa is smoky and flavorful. If you're looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience, this is the place to go. We enjoyed a la carte nopales and carnitas with a traditional Mexican coke. I forgot to take a picture, but trust me the presentation was great, and their prices are a bargain for the area and the quality of their food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas, Salsa, Burrito
Amaya Westfield
Will drive hours for their Chips and salsa
Paula C.
As always, great food!! Enchiladas, tacos and chimichangas with the greatest salsa and chips! Thanks Ignacio
Mara H.
Great Old School Mexican restaurant. Food is good and chips are great. Relaxed vibe, not a fast food place.
Robin Costa
Great shredded chicken and beef tacos. A little greasy, but delicious! Excellent tortilla chips.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Chips Crispy
Dory B
I went on Saturday around 12noon and wanted the Chile verde special but it was not available… (it’s a Saturday special and was not available) no biggie. I ordered a steak meal instead and it was good. I also wanted a margarita but the server who makes drinks…. Was not in… (reason I decided to dine in was to wine down and have a nice margarita). Overall atmosphere was very nice but would have loved it even more had I had a nice margarita and there special. Will visit again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Carne Asada, Salsa
Am Burnt
I went in and it seemed nice but the man whom helped me was a bit unnerving. He didn't give me change back for fifteen dollars when I bought a burrito for 11.80. Then after I went outside to eat in the parking area because my company was at another store behind this restaurant I found the same man whom served me taking a picture of my car and then came to tell me I was on private property. So rude. He was completely sure of whatever impression I made and it's disappointing because the other people working there were very friendly and welcoming while he ruined my experience
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Burrito
Denise H.
My family and I have been eating here since the 80's! Our favorite place for sure. Today, downtown Hayward had a Latino Jazz Festival. We got there at 4 today, one other couple in here eating. My Mom is 80 and is handicapped; we asked to sit at the Handicap table (marked handicap by them) Ignacio tells us no, sit at the middle table half chairs/booth - really bruh? We complied but reluctantly. He told us they are having a Jazz festival and he wants to keep the table free because it fits a party of 12. What??? Refuse a handicap person the handicap table????? Just crazy!!!!! Next, mind you we know what's up because we would talk to a server that no longer works there. Ignacio plays games with the chips and salsa! When ever you eat here, he brings the salsa and he makes you wait for the chips, not because he's busy because he wants to. Like I said, we were there very early at 4 o'clock today and it wasn't busy!!!! Ignacio came over and took our order for our dinner, and we asked for the bean dip appetizer. He brought over our drinks, with no straws, and still no chips. What the????? I'm pretty sure we waited about 20 minutes for the chips, every other Mexican restaurant we go to around the bay area; you are always greeted with chips and salsa. I never understood why he has to play this game. It is so frustrating!!!!! I feel like he gives us the cold shoulder it's pretty rude. Next up my order, I ordered two enchiladas and taco dinner. I had a sidebar with my family and said I want to take one enchilada home. Do you know when I got my dinner? There was only one enchilada on the plate. I asked him where is my other enchilada he said oh don't you want that to take to go? Well no, that's not how I wanted it. So people were starting to come in at this point, he was getting pretty busy mind you he pretty much is the only waiter... we watched how the chips and salsa and drinks were being served up to them, pretty much the same experience we were getting. I watched one couple, go and get their own menus. Next stop is, we are done with our meals, he never came over to check on us. We had to flag him down to get a to go box and at that he did not bring my one single enchilada that was hanging out in the kitchen. When he brought the containers over, he tried to take my plate with the rice and beans on it. I said, no I want my enchilada that you got in the back to go with this. Lord help us! The bill! Again, we have to flag him down to get the bill. There was three of us with an appetizer three sodas, and that is $70. We questioned it so we read the bill and there was an item on there that said some weird code saying 3 @3 99 each. Well, what is this? Mind you the ladies that came in after us and got their bill before us, had an error on their bill and he was over there trying to fix it at the cash register. I walked up to pay and I questioned the charge and he said oh it is for the extra items you got excuse me? What are you talking about, I'm thinking he is talking about my one damn enchilada so confusing when you have an extra entry on your receipt. He's trying to explain it to me and I said no we only had one extra item at that but this doesn't make any sense because they have a two item dinner and a three item dinner. He ended up giving me a credit for 3.99 which still not correct!!! I just went with it because I'm not gonna argue with him. We are moving to Texas in two days. This is the only reason I'm putting a bad yelp because I really do enjoy the food but today it was not the same. The salsa was not the same. It was sort of watery. The chips didn't seem the same either. I really enjoy my taco and enchilada. The food is delicious, but the service is slower than a turtle. FYI. None of my family ever wanted to eat here with us anymore because of these issues. This dinner took more than 1 1/2 hours. It would be great if the booth I had to sit in wasn't slanting downhill. I wouldn't mind sitting there waiting for the bill for 25 minutes. Goodbye Lo
Angela C
We were in the area for an event at Cal State University & looked for something close on Yelp that was rated good. We got there at almost closing time (630 pm, they have very limited hours). we had the diablo shrimp meal & chili rellano/flauta meal. Everything was delicious, including the chips & salsa, & the flan for desert. Definitely a family owned business atmosphere, nothing fancy ..even grandma sleeping in the back table after her long day of being there ?? overall... we enjoyed the food and would go back if we were in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Chips Crispy
Emily Krentz
My mom has been going here since the 70s, and me the 90s. They deserve all the praise for their hearts are just as good as their food. God bless Los Compadres!
Food here is authentic, I've only order their burritos which are really good! I've had the carnitas burrito as well as the chili verde both are amazing!!
J Negrón
They need to have a clearer description of their food in the menu. What I ordered was not exactly what I received. The server seemed a bit annoyed when we were ordering too. He later came over with only one straw and slightly tossed it on the table. I was also shocked that the place looks a bit run down, especially for all the years they have been in business. Makes sense that so many people take their food to go. Food is decent. Don't go here for a first date. Go next door instead:)
Julie Lynn
I came for a chili relleno dinner plate and found home away from home. Enacio has been there 56 years. His brother inlayed all the table tops with tiles. He boasts all the food is made from scratch. What's not to love? You will be coddled with more than you asked for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly B.
Was in town for work and looking for a good Mexican restaurant. Los Compadres was within walking distance from our hotel, so decided to give it a try. What a gem!! Family run, been around since the 60's, and some of the best, homemade Mexican food I ever had! This is not your basic chain restaurant, so don't expect fast-food speed. It's a nice, relaxing place where the owner will take good care of you. Lots of locals enjoying authentic, Mexican family recipes, fresh and delicious! And lots of food for a great price. After dinner enjoyed a lovely chat with the owner and his wonderful mom Will definitely be back!!
Ernest Villafranca
The shredded beef enchiladas was very good. Wife had huevos rancheros...good too. We had good Mexican food. Will go back again soon.
This place is amazing and has a rich history. The food is incredible, and Ignacio, our host, was fantastic. When it comes to Mexican cuisine, it can be challenging to find authentic flavors and quality ingredients, but this place nails it. Their carnitas are delicious, and their secret salsa is smoky and flavorful. If you're looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience, this is the place to go. We enjoyed a la carte nopales and carnitas with a traditional Mexican coke. I forgot to take a picture, but trust me the presentation was great, and their prices are a bargain for the area and the quality of their food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas, Salsa, Burrito
Will drive hours for their Chips and salsa
As always, great food!! Enchiladas, tacos and chimichangas with the greatest salsa and chips! Thanks Ignacio
Great Old School Mexican restaurant. Food is good and chips are great. Relaxed vibe, not a fast food place.
Great shredded chicken and beef tacos. A little greasy, but delicious! Excellent tortilla chips.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Chips Crispy
I went on Saturday around 12noon and wanted the Chile verde special but it was not available… (it’s a Saturday special and was not available) no biggie. I ordered a steak meal instead and it was good. I also wanted a margarita but the server who makes drinks…. Was not in… (reason I decided to dine in was to wine down and have a nice margarita). Overall atmosphere was very nice but would have loved it even more had I had a nice margarita and there special. Will visit again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Carne Asada, Salsa
I went in and it seemed nice but the man whom helped me was a bit unnerving. He didn't give me change back for fifteen dollars when I bought a burrito for 11.80. Then after I went outside to eat in the parking area because my company was at another store behind this restaurant I found the same man whom served me taking a picture of my car and then came to tell me I was on private property. So rude. He was completely sure of whatever impression I made and it's disappointing because the other people working there were very friendly and welcoming while he ruined my experience
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Burrito
My family and I have been eating here since the 80's! Our favorite place for sure. Today, downtown Hayward had a Latino Jazz Festival. We got there at 4 today, one other couple in here eating. My Mom is 80 and is handicapped; we asked to sit at the Handicap table (marked handicap by them) Ignacio tells us no, sit at the middle table half chairs/booth - really bruh? We complied but reluctantly. He told us they are having a Jazz festival and he wants to keep the table free because it fits a party of 12. What??? Refuse a handicap person the handicap table????? Just crazy!!!!! Next, mind you we know what's up because we would talk to a server that no longer works there. Ignacio plays games with the chips and salsa! When ever you eat here, he brings the salsa and he makes you wait for the chips, not because he's busy because he wants to. Like I said, we were there very early at 4 o'clock today and it wasn't busy!!!! Ignacio came over and took our order for our dinner, and we asked for the bean dip appetizer. He brought over our drinks, with no straws, and still no chips. What the????? I'm pretty sure we waited about 20 minutes for the chips, every other Mexican restaurant we go to around the bay area; you are always greeted with chips and salsa. I never understood why he has to play this game. It is so frustrating!!!!! I feel like he gives us the cold shoulder it's pretty rude. Next up my order, I ordered two enchiladas and taco dinner. I had a sidebar with my family and said I want to take one enchilada home. Do you know when I got my dinner? There was only one enchilada on the plate. I asked him where is my other enchilada he said oh don't you want that to take to go? Well no, that's not how I wanted it. So people were starting to come in at this point, he was getting pretty busy mind you he pretty much is the only waiter... we watched how the chips and salsa and drinks were being served up to them, pretty much the same experience we were getting. I watched one couple, go and get their own menus. Next stop is, we are done with our meals, he never came over to check on us. We had to flag him down to get a to go box and at that he did not bring my one single enchilada that was hanging out in the kitchen. When he brought the containers over, he tried to take my plate with the rice and beans on it. I said, no I want my enchilada that you got in the back to go with this. Lord help us! The bill! Again, we have to flag him down to get the bill. There was three of us with an appetizer three sodas, and that is $70. We questioned it so we read the bill and there was an item on there that said some weird code saying 3 @3 99 each. Well, what is this? Mind you the ladies that came in after us and got their bill before us, had an error on their bill and he was over there trying to fix it at the cash register. I walked up to pay and I questioned the charge and he said oh it is for the extra items you got excuse me? What are you talking about, I'm thinking he is talking about my one damn enchilada so confusing when you have an extra entry on your receipt. He's trying to explain it to me and I said no we only had one extra item at that but this doesn't make any sense because they have a two item dinner and a three item dinner. He ended up giving me a credit for 3.99 which still not correct!!! I just went with it because I'm not gonna argue with him. We are moving to Texas in two days. This is the only reason I'm putting a bad yelp because I really do enjoy the food but today it was not the same. The salsa was not the same. It was sort of watery. The chips didn't seem the same either. I really enjoy my taco and enchilada. The food is delicious, but the service is slower than a turtle. FYI. None of my family ever wanted to eat here with us anymore because of these issues. This dinner took more than 1 1/2 hours. It would be great if the booth I had to sit in wasn't slanting downhill. I wouldn't mind sitting there waiting for the bill for 25 minutes. Goodbye Lo
We were in the area for an event at Cal State University & looked for something close on Yelp that was rated good. We got there at almost closing time (630 pm, they have very limited hours). we had the diablo shrimp meal & chili rellano/flauta meal. Everything was delicious, including the chips & salsa, & the flan for desert. Definitely a family owned business atmosphere, nothing fancy ..even grandma sleeping in the back table after her long day of being there ?? overall... we enjoyed the food and would go back if we were in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Chips Crispy
My mom has been going here since the 70s, and me the 90s. They deserve all the praise for their hearts are just as good as their food. God bless Los Compadres!
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Food here is authentic, I've only order their burritos which are really good! I've had the carnitas burrito as well as the chili verde both are amazing!!
They need to have a clearer description of their food in the menu. What I ordered was not exactly what I received. The server seemed a bit annoyed when we were ordering too. He later came over with only one straw and slightly tossed it on the table. I was also shocked that the place looks a bit run down, especially for all the years they have been in business. Makes sense that so many people take their food to go. Food is decent. Don't go here for a first date. Go next door instead:)
I came for a chili relleno dinner plate and found home away from home. Enacio has been there 56 years. His brother inlayed all the table tops with tiles. He boasts all the food is made from scratch. What's not to love? You will be coddled with more than you asked for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was in town for work and looking for a good Mexican restaurant. Los Compadres was within walking distance from our hotel, so decided to give it a try. What a gem!! Family run, been around since the 60's, and some of the best, homemade Mexican food I ever had! This is not your basic chain restaurant, so don't expect fast-food speed. It's a nice, relaxing place where the owner will take good care of you. Lots of locals enjoying authentic, Mexican family recipes, fresh and delicious! And lots of food for a great price. After dinner enjoyed a lovely chat with the owner and his wonderful mom Will definitely be back!!
The shredded beef enchiladas was very good. Wife had huevos rancheros...good too. We had good Mexican food. Will go back again soon.