Compa Franks is truly one of Madera's hidden gems. From the moment the food hit the table, you could tell everything was made with care and packed with flavor. The Molcajete was the standout dish of the night. It arrived sizzling hot and loaded with perfectly cooked meats, seafood, fresh vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce that tied everything together. It was hearty, flavorful, and easily one of the best Molcajetes I've had. The mussels were another favorite. Honestly, everything tasted like it came straight out of someone's mother's kitchen--in the best way possible. The food had that homemade, comforting quality that's hard to find these days. The portions were generous, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere had that cozy, family-owned feel that makes you want to come back again. read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

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We were heading toward Yosemite and decided to stop here on a whim and I am so glad we did. The location was easy to find, and there was plenty of seating, so we were able to sit down right away. As soon as we looked over the menu, my mouth was already watering. We ordered the aguachiles verdes, the molcajete supreme, and I added a side of fries. When I say the food came out fast, I mean FAST, especially for food this fresh. The wait staff was attentive, friendly, and checked in just enough without being overbearing. The aguachile was honestly one of the best I've had. The green sauce was incredibly flavorful, perfectly balanced, and everything tasted fresh and vibrant. The molcajete supreme did not disappoint. The sauce was rich and delicious, and the portion of carne and shrimp was generous and very satisfying. You can tell care goes into the food here. And somehow, even the fries were amazing .... crispy, hot, and the perfect side. If you're passing through on your way to Yosemite, this place is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Not a good experience, the carniasuda needs some work it was cut up so tiny some of the pieces were burnt to a crisp. It was pricey for what,you got . I was disappointed. Also had the teriyaki plate which was average. The service was good though. read more

Like most, we found this place here on Yelp and was not disappointed. Everything was so tasty and the seafood was so fresh. My favorite were the shrimp tacos. So full of sweet and spicy flavors. The Mexican sushi rolls are HUGE! I can't wait to come back and try the molcajete. The atmosphere is open and finding the place was a little hidden from the main street. The service was friendly and fast. And we even got a complimentary slice of cake and ice cream because they were celebrating one of their employees. Much appreciated. read more

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Thanks for you reply but a waitress should give us the option and not just assume we accept it with the veins still in. At most restaurants we frequent they make sure it's deveined as anyone would have a problem with a vein sticking out this far, cooked at 145 or not. I appreciate you're feedback and replying but as a manager you should inform your employees to give us the option and not just assume that we'd like to see a vein sticking out this far, I'm sure no customer would be happy about this and accept it. Thank you for you excuse but I hope you train your waitresses to mention the option and not just serve us a disgusting one to view. read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Didn't clean the shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

Food is good. My complaint is it was dirty very messy. There was a splashes of what looked like old salsa on TV. The table, menus and walls had the same. By the entrance door there was a lot of pilled up dirty dishes. Maybe it was an off day, but due to that wouldn't go back. read more

It was my husband's, my toddler's and my first time at Conor's Franks. We went for lunch and my sister wasn't lying the food was so good! And there was a lot of delicious sounding items to choose from. My little one had nuggets and fries. Which were tasty. The nuggets were crunchy and we love that lol. My husband had a wet asada burrito and the sauce was so creamy and tasty and you could still taste the flavor of the meat. The asada was seasoned just right! I ordered the mojcaete Al Mango Habenero. Oh man! It was good and full of shrimp, squid, cucumber, and avocado. It is pretty much ceviche so yes it is cold. It is so delicious, a large serving, and spicy! I almost forgot we also had sushi roll for an appetizer and that was bomb! Next time I go I will have that just as my meal lol. Compar Franks is a self seating restaurant with a neighborhood vibe. Food came out quick and freshly made to order. Our service was good! The servers were attentive. I forgot to take pics of all the food but trust me. You need to go to Compra Franks in Madera Ca! read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Milanese Al Mango Habenero - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

Was here back in October for my bday visiting Madera, came in here bcuz i saw they served fresh small oysters (very hard to find small ones) That day we ordered oysters, molcajete ofc our beer, and a cold molcajete mango i think it was.plus Benny the chef gave us mellejinos ala diabla to try n OMGGGG DELICIOUS ALL AROUND. Iam a seafood fanatic its mainly what i eat and yes i was impressed. Been since my bday mid October ive been thinking bout coming back. Today dec 27 iam bk and yes i orderd alot cuz ive been craving it for 2 months now lol Definitely recommend. Great service. Delicious food. Great music. Clean restaurant. Must have! Period :) Will be back more often i hope read more

Compa Franks - Madera - The after lol i just couldn't fit it all great portions - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

Currently 6 months pregnant and saw an insta story of the mar y Tierra sushi rolls and the cravings commenced (I usually don't crave sushi unless I'm pregnant.) The sushi is amazing! It's the only time I've actually caved into eating sushi due to cravings and I don't regret anything at all. I've tried other sushi places and didn't care for them, but compa franks definitely changed my taste buds for the better. My husband got the molcajete seafood plate and it came with a huge lobster tail, and exceeded expectations. Definitely will be going back to try other foods! read more

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Nice cozy little place inside the courtyard. The staff were all very friendly and fast service. I ordered the camarones sweet and spicy with piña. It was very tasty. Chips and salsa were good. The only disappointment was no Negra Modelo, my favorite cerveza. read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Camarones spicy and sweet con piña. - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

Compa franks disappointed today. Asada Nachos were not great. Very lil meat and beans , there was some salsa poured on them that tasted like enchilada sauce and like 6 pieces of cilantro on them. Service was fast and soda was good, that's why the 2 stars. read more

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I loved this little place. Definitely will go back. Tastes authentic, nice portions supper yummy!! A must try if you live in Madera or are traveling through. read more

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The food just was not good and was cold had to ask for everything we ordered over just not happy with it..salsa taste like tomato sauce

Came with a party of 6. Ordered a a molcajete with an extra order of tortillas and me and my wife shared it. Also I got a Michilada! We had a blast, the waitress was quick and friendly. Good vibes were coming from all the staff. The place was packed, the only funny this is that it's like a maze to get to the restroom. We will be coming back hopefully I get to meet Compa Frank himself read more

Very bad customer service! The waitress's don't know how to communicate and kept us waiting at the table and didn't even acknowledge us. horrible customer service I have ever experienced. Very rude waitress's. People that work In the environment of customer service should seriously take classes to know about the environment of customer service. read more

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This is a great little place in Madera for Mexican and Asian fusion. Came by here because I was craving some Mexican flavor, but also sushi and gave it a try. I had a Franks roll and a shrimp cocktail. It was very good and the service was excellent! read more

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Sorry, came here during a business trip for dinner and picked up a coctel mixta. Not my favorite. Had a weird taste and too spicy. Picked out the seafood and didnt drink the broth, which i do love, but not this one. The girl who handed me my pickup order, didnt look like she was having a nice day :( read more

I went there yesterday with my wife. She just wanted regular ceviche tostadas. She had to order the max size of shrimp & pico de gallo mix (tomato , onions, & lemon juice. She said it was okay. Nothing special. I on the other hand ordered shrimp with pineapple over white rice. It was different & tasty. I enjoyed eating something that exploded in your mouth. I added the table salsa. Totally delicious. I liked my food . S read more

Came here after my morning run and the breakfast burritos were absolutely on point! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we needed to refuel. Frank was extremely polite and welcoming. Not only did he prepare our food, but he also came out to check on us and make sure everything was quality and to our satisfaction. That kind of service really stands out. I highly recommend this place! If you're in Madera, you have to try it -- especially if you love Mexican food and seafood. You won't be disappointed! read more

My friend went here the other day and said it was the best molcajete he's ever eaten, and that guy eats out ALOT! So delicious and great service. You have to check this place out if you are in Madera, you will NOT be disappointed. read more

Compa Franks - Madera - The molcajete (Cielo, Mar y Tierra) was phenomenal! Man oh Man, so delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

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First time at Compa Franks in Madera and I'll definitely be back. The vibe was super welcoming, the staff was really sweet, and the food was amazing. I ordered the molcajete and it felt never-ending, packed with flavor. Came for my birthday and they sang to me in such a fun way. There was even a little trio playing music. PLUSSSSSS PLUS! Shrek 2 (my favorite) was playing on the TV. Great vibes all around. Thanks for a nice birthday dinner. 5 stars!!!! read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Birthday Cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

Good food and drinks the ambiance is nice, the waiters were consistent with us I love that. The Owner was the sweetest attendant Man U ever meet,and yes I will recommend it read more

Fast and friendly service, food was delicious and the deep fried sushi rolls are loaded with tons of flavor. Sopes plate was very good, comes with pickled onions so if you prefer fresh onions make sure to make that request. Will visit again soon. read more

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Our food was delicious. Weve tried a few different items and they always turn out yummy. Burrito was good size and the asada fries were very filling. read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

Wow!! This place was absolutely amazing. Even though we went on Valentine's day and it was packed owner made sure everything was ok. Now for the food I must say it was absolutely delicious definitely recommend it 100%. read more

The food here is always very good! Consistent quality, great flavors, and always worth coming back for.

Everything was very good and we're from Fresno with some really good Mexican food places. My son ordered asada tacos. I ordered a campechano taco and a molcajetes. The tacos were great with homemade corn tortillas. The campechano taco was really good with a little crunch mixed in. It was like asada with bits of fried pork rinds. We both ended up eating the molcajetes, it was so good. The sauce had really good flavors and great texture. We had the steak, chicken, shrimp one. Had big pieces of queso fresco and whole beans inside a never ending stone bowl. And the service was excellent (which is nice these days). The girls up front were very nice and helpful. The owner came out twice to check on our table. He was a very nice man- friendly and grateful for us enjoying their food. Definitely glad we found this gem in Madera. read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Molcajetes - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

sushi too sweet, they put so much sweet sauce that my kids hated it. Imagine a kid hating a sweet sauce on food. even the aguachile had a sweet sauce. shrimp tacos was good, also sweet for no reason lol. PLEASE FIX THE SWEETNESS ON FOOD! They definitely did good on wait time. Price is fair other then the sweetness amount on food was good! read more

A quaint Mexican restaurant that is known for its flair for food, providing warm hospitality, and serving arguably the best sizzling platters in town. The menu ranges from traditional dishes like their delicious tacos served with handmade corn tortillas, burritos, mariscos (seafood) - including their spin on sushi rolls, Euro-fusion meat and rice dishes, to some of the best molcajetes (traditional meat and/or seafood dishes cooked and served in a mortar) and fajitas I have had in a while. The meat and seafood choices for tacos are asada, al pastor, cabeza, lengua, pollo, tripa, chorizo, campechano (asada and tripa), camaron, and pescado. I have only tried the meats and they were all well-seasoned but not oversalted. They were juicy and tender. The tripa or tripe, however, was cooked extra crispy like they are supposed to be. I have never had a mix of beef and tripe (campechano) together as a meat filling before but highly recommend you try it here. It is a wonderful contrast of juicy, succulent asada with crispy, crunchy goodness of tripa. Their delicious, freshly handmade corn tortillas are my usual first choice for tacos. I will request flour tortillas, however, when ordering the fajitas. The flour tortillas shells are typically sturdier and flatten to be longer to hold heavier fillings. You cannot go wrong with either selection for any dish. It is all personal preference. Unquestionably, the juicy and plump camaron (shrimp) and succulent steak are the highlights of my dining experience at Compa Frank's. Any dish that features or, even better, combines the two I am definitely recommending. I was impressed with the amount of shrimp you get in the molcajetes and fajitas. The steak is also juicy and packed with flavor. The Steak La Mona, $17, is named after Frank's daughter. Melted Mexican-style mozzarella cheese layered over thinly sliced steak and served with rice, beans, and tortillas. It is another dish I would recommend others try. The portions are huge (I have never been able to finish off a plate and will always request a box to put my leftovers for take-out as most patrons seem to do here) and main dishes are reasonably priced with most ranging from $10 to $18. The molcajetes and combination plates are a bit pricier because they are generally larger dishes that are meant to be shared. Frescos, tortas, quesadillas, menudo (weekends only), burgers, nachos, enchiladas, sopes, flautas, and desayunos or breakfast plates round out their menu. They take great pride in their food and it shows. The food is fantastic and they always bring the dishes out, especially the sizzling platters, with a warm smile knowing patrons are in for a treat. Complimentary chips and salsa for dine-in guests. Family-owned and operated for a little over a year now. Compadre Frank, his sons Bennie and Johnny, and the rest of the family have a great thing going. You get a warm vibe the moment you step into the restaurant. Mariachi or ranchera-style music is always playing. However, I do appreciate that the music is not blaring where it becomes intrusive and annoying, and you can easily carry on conversations or just enjoy your meal in peace. The family seems to understand that one of the most important elements of a successful restaurant is the quality of its service. Happy customers like me will generate positive reviews and become regular patrons. The servers always warmly greet me with a smile. Both Mariah and Stephanie are very friendly, and attentive, frequently check up on how I am doing, and seem to enjoy engaging in conversations with customers. Mariah is my personal favorite because she has been my server for three out of my four visits here. She thoroughly knows the menu, having tried most of the dishes, and is great at making suggestions on what to order based on what I am in the mood to try that day. Mariah also seems to go out of her way to make the dining experience personal, like remembering our previous conversations and what I ordered even though the between visits have been weeks apart. Plus, both ladies are attractive and have warm, killer smiles. (Hey, there is nothing wrong with paying people a compliment.) BEST BETS: Fajitas Cielo, Mar y Tierra, Molcajete Cielo, Mar y Tierra, Steak La Mona, Tacos de Campechano y Asada. The only place outside of Fresno County I am willing to travel for food within the Central Valley. (This is a big statement from me because I have not found another eatery worth traveling more than 5 miles from where I live just to eat there again.) Exciting, full-flavored menu items. You want to come back and explore more. Incredible hospitality. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed on Mondays. read more

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Delicious! Our new favorite place. Even the sushi is delicious! Shrimp tacos are bomb! You must try the bowl of bubbling caliente! read more

We ate there for the 1st time Sept. 20, 2024, and let me tell you, it will not be our last time. The food was absolutely terrific! The staff was so welcoming. We had the sizzling Fajita and the incredibly delicious Molcajete! The sauce is so delicious. The homemade corn tortillas are so good. Its family owned and it shows. We felt like we were visiting family. Great hospitality. A delightful outside area is where we sat, Indoor dining is also an option. Reasonable prices too. If I could give our new favorite Madera restaurant, Compa Franks 10 stars, I would. Go dine and enjoy. Thank you, Z! read more

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This place was recommended to me for the best ceviche in Madera and it was very good. The service was excellent, I would definitely come back. With the tostada and chips this dish could've been shared but I decided to eat it all since I hadn't had ceviche in a while. read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Ceviche De Camaron! - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

Fish tacos and shrimp tacos are below mid... the tostadas Mixta basic... if you want good seafood this is not the place .. customer was coo

The shrimp was so spicy I enjoyed my plate. Service was okay can be better on checking on us for more drink refills. Ambiance was good went at a time where it was just my family enjoyed the peacefulness and dinner. read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

They have friendly staff ..always welcoming & knowledgeable of the menu. I really enjoyed their horchata water & chips with salsa The shrimp fajitas can easily be shared with another adult read more

Compa Franks - Madera - Shrimp Fajitas Plate - Seafood Near Me - Madera, California

Only been here twice since finding out about them in our local town. The owner is always kind and welcoming. Great customer service from the entire staff. The food is delicious it is served hot and fresh. I love the molcajete of Mar y Tierra, the shrimp tacos are delicious. The sushi is good with Asada on top and teriyaki sauce drizzled on top only thing I think the sushi rice can use a bit more of flavor. Menudo is delicious and Omg the shrimp fajitas are delicious and they pack it with shrimp. I will definitely continue to support this local business in my town. read more

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Great food. Great staff. Quiet atmosphere with tight seating arrangements. Below average cost per quality. One of the best lunch/dinner spots in Madera. Owner regularly greets customers. Cute outdoor patio for spring/summer. Pre orders and pickups made easy. read more

I've always ordered DoorDash for Compa franks so I decided to sit down and eat & the food came out quick and the food is always soooo delicious . The only thing that wasn't so great was customer service the lady took our order but never checked in on us or nothing after she served our food so eh I feel like they can hired better staff other than that I'll return read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would! On our way to sac and stopped here in Madera. Best choice! Burritos were SO FRESH and so good!! Fresh handmade tortillas and frank the owner was such a lovely and inviting person and chef! Will be returning in my back and forth trips to sac :) read more

Elite atmosphere, elite service, elite food. Insane variety and the tacos are amazing. The Frank Roll is a ten out of ten.